Struggling With Diabetes? What To Do About It

Dear James,

I have diabetes and I really need to lose some weight, workout more, as well as decrease my intake of a lot of things that aren't good for a diabetic such as sodas and chips. How do I stay motivated, when I only work out two days a week, and sometimes not at all? It's like my mind can't stay truly focused on that because of my career situation which is being without a job now for almost 6 months. I have been without a steady job since graduating college in 2000. I am stressed and very sad even though I am constantly looking and praying for a job as well as for my health. What more can I do about these two situations?

Answer:

Your health is no laughing matter: as your body is the vessel by which your soul navigates. Diabetes can be a major health issue and one that should not be taken lightly.

Proper management of food choices, portion control, and routine exercise are all proven methods of helping to keep this illness in check or at bay. However, depending on your circumstances, length of time you've had the disease, and your genes, medication may also be required.

Ultimately, in order to greatly manage and/or even abate this disease, you must first get downright serious and determined. Knowing that you have a potentially life altering condition and doing little to commit yourself to its control or abatement, is the “What More Can I Do" million dollar answer.

• You must commit yourself to making better choices.
• You must commit yourself to making proper nutritional choices and control your portions.
• You must commit yourself to a daily exercise regime.
• You must commit yourself to mindful, daily meditation and stillness.
• You must COMMIT!

Commencing this commitment can be challenging but oh so REWARDING. Begin by taking the smallest of steps and continue building upon them until you reach a firm rhythm. Make your commitment FUN. Just because it's challenging doesn't mean it has to be stifling, overwhelming, bland and boring. By making it fun you make it adventurous. By being adventurous you ignite your spirit: and by igniting your spirit you achieve great results.

As sugar levels play a key role in your moods, energy levels, concentration and other vital functions, once you get those regulated and under control your concentration and commitment will follow and even increase.

It's a vicious never-ending cycle and one you must break in order for the greater you to triumph and prevail. Once you earnestly attend to your health, nutrition and fitness your employment opportunities will naturally follow as a result.

A healthy mind, body and spirit invites opportunity, success and abundance.

Summon your COURAGE and COMMIT.