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PIMP MY BODY!

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I have set myself a weight gain challenge. I aim to be 11st 3lbs by March 2012.

 

Many of you that know me will be aware that I have Cystic Fibrosis. In January of this year I was also diagnosed with CF related Diabetes (CFRD) and told to take insulin as and when to control my blood sugar levels.

 

I hate needles, even though I've had loads over the years, and was not looking forward to having to jab myself all the time with an insulin pen. My first time was like a Benny Hill sketch and provided great entertainment for my wife who spent at least 30 mins rolling around the floor laughing at my less than manly efforts to "stick it in"!

 

Needless to say, eventually, I did it. Well, I said to myself, I'm not doing that again!

 

So began weeks and months of research into CFRD and Diabetes in general. I came up with a plan and started using it, using food as my "medicine" - after few adjustments, success. However, having managed to control my insulin with diet and exercise (which I was told wasn't possible by the way!) I had created another problem, weight loss :-(

 

Weight is a very serious issue for people with CF. It is paramount in helping the body maintain an effective immune system. A healthy immune system is fundamental to survival in CF, especially with me, as I do not take presrcibed antibiotics!

 

After many more weeks of research I have now come up with a dietary plan that I believe will both control my CFRD and my weight.

 

So, this is going to be my record of my journey. It's purpose is to help me stay on track and give me a record of what I have achieved and to also hopefully provide others with some useful information that they may be able to implement in their own battle against CF, CFRD and general health issues.

 

My journey starts on October 1st 2011 and I will update on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/kevinmbruns) as frequently as time allows, feel free to comment when I do... and cheer me on if you wish :-)