This blog is supposed to be about Information, Attitude and a System That Works. I write about information and attitude all the time but I have not written much here (if at all) about the actual “system that works”.
And it does. I use this system to achieve all sorts of things I need and want in life, chief of which is control of my diabetes — my weight and blood sugars, for example. The system fills over half of my book, but I have written next to nothing about it here on the blog.
So today I am starting something new. I am going to introduce you to the system that works. I hope this will be the beginning of a journey to better health for you as it is for me. And if you put it into practice, I know you will save time and money as well as your health.
Before I get to the details let me offer this important caveat. This system is not a short-cut, it isn’t easy, and it isn’t magic. It isn’t just about testing your blood sugar and eating right. It works because it is a way of living. One of the reasons I have not written about it before is because it calls for a radical change in how you think and live. I’m not sure people in general are ready for such a radical change.
People who succeed — whether in business, education, personal relationships as well as in matters of health — succeed because they think and live success. It is what their life is about. People who don’t succeed won’t even really try. They may take a stab at it, but they are not willing to make sacrifices for success.
If you are willing to do that, then this system will work for you. Everything works together to bring about the changes and successful results we’re looking for.
Okay, let’s get to it.
This “system that works” is part of a larger, integrated whole. It is the third of three keys. The other two keys are integral parts of success with the system. Information and the right Attitude are really the most important parts of the system as a whole. My “system that works” is simply a focused and organized way to put the information and attitude into practice.
The system I use to control my diabetes assumes the information in “What You Need to Know About Diabetes” — especially the information about the insulin resistance cycle. In fact the focus of the system is the insulin resistance cycle which all but defines type 2 diabetes. And breaking free of its terrible grip.
I recommend you read it even if you already know what diabetes is and what it does. If you have not yet gotten your free copy of “What You Need to Know About Diabetes” you can get it here.
This system is based on Goals, Means and Measures. Here’s a basic overview:
- GOALS — To get control over your diabetes you have to set specific goals. General goals like “I want to feel better” or “I want to lose some weight” are not as helpful as specific goals like “I will have a BMI of 25 or less.” (If you don’t know what a “BMI” is, it stands for “Body Mass Index”. It’s explained here and in the free report.) A specific goal gives you a clear target to aim for. And it is something you can measure to see how well or poorly you are progressing. Setting your goals should be realistic and in co-ordination with your doctor or health professional.
- MEANS — Once you have set your goals you need to figure out how you’re going to get there. It’s like a map. You’ve plotted your starting point and your destination, now you need to figure the best route to get there.
- MEASURES — You need to know where you are on the map. Are you on course or off track? So you measure your progress with regular checking, whether it’s weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, or whatever.
Put these three basic tools together into a coherent system and you will manage your diabetes better. Stick to it, and get control over the disease instead of it controlling you.
Over the next several weeks I will explain more about our System. Next time we’ll take a more in-depth look at Goals.
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