Welcome readers! Those of you who followed me here from Sunday Stylin know of my failed bid to make it into the pages of the New York Times Sunday Styles section. Well, I have a new plan… I was inspired by an article in this past Sunday’s Times called Blogging’s Glass Ceiling which quoted a woman whose personal blog called Lemonade Life is about living with Type 1 diabetes. I ventured onto her site with the intention of adding it to my list of favorites—I love all forms of literature that promise to make me a healthier me. Instead I was pretty appalled. Somehow this chick is getting freelance gigs left and right, gets quoted in the Sunday Styles AND her A1c isn’t even below 7% (More on what that means later. Just trust me, it’s bad). She doesn’t write down her blood sugars, eats fast food and doesn’t floss! Eww.
So here is attempt #2 to be in the New York Times. I will write a blog so brilliant, wonderful and insightful that one day I will get the quote that will drive thousands to read what I have to say.
And I actually do have a lot to say. You wouldn’t know it by looking at me, but I have Type 1 diabetes, high cholesterol (as of last Friday, yikes!) and other fun health issues that have forced me to develop this interesting love/hate relationship with my body. If I listen closely to my inner self, I tend to be ok. But when I do things like drink a large, extra-sugary frozen margarita, we don't get along so well. Generally I’m a pretty motivated, portion-controlled young lady...with a little bit of self-pity thrown in every now and again. Through this blog you can read about my quest for eternal healthiness and hopefully learn a thing or two.
So, I introduce you to You Had Me At I’m Low. (More on the background later).
Tip for the day #1: Go get your cholesterol checked. Even if cheese isn’t a staple in your diet, sometimes your diet is irrelevant. Genetics and cholesterol go hand in hand. Luckily, medications such as Lipitor can quickly reverse the bad stuff, and you can go back to eating steak and eggs in no time. Call your doctor to make an appointment for a blood test. Go.
4 comments:
Hi, TLK, my name is Allison and I'm the blogger at Lemonade Life.
I'm sorry to hear you think I'm such a horrible person. I'm really quite friendly when you get to know me. I'm not really sure what my A1C has to do with being in the New York Times, considering I was not being interviewed about my diabetes but instead about blogging. I never claimed to be a perfect diabetic, and in fact I write quite often about my struggles and imperfections. I suppose you were too appalled to really get to know me before making a judgment call. Too bad.
Perhaps you were just being snarky and reactionary to something that you feel is unfair. And believe me, I am more shocked than anyone that I'm in the New York Times! But the author approached me and another girl I was with, so we chatted with her and she just happened to choose a quote from me. Really, that's it. Not some under-handed evil attempt to squeeze my way onto the pages of the Style Section.
As for my freelance gigs, which I've been doing for nearly six years, it's taken a lot of work to develop my voice and my network of colleagues and friends, so I would hardly say they are "handed" to me.
Regarding my diabetes management, I hardly think I have to defend myself to you. But just know that I never once said that I am a perfect diabetic and I'm constantly looking for ways to improve. I am still learning about the disease. I never promised to make anyone healthier, so really it's your fault you had that expectation. I would have been open to hearing your suggestions since you obviously have it all figured out. But considering your animosity towards me, I have a feeling that won't happen.
Hope you have a great weekend and I hope your cholesterol comes down quickly! Cheers.
What a refreshing new voice to the blogosphere! Smart and witty --and the title makes me smile. Looking forward to becoming a regular reader!
Glad to see you are back! Keep up the excellent commentary and writing.
Great ideas!! Keep up the good work on letting us know whats healthy to eat especially on the run!! Love reading your blog
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