It all started straight after starting highschool...
Bright eyed, clear skin and fit as a fiddle, ok lets not exaggerate, I had braces and although I sucked at athletics, I had so much energy that most of the time I would be roller-scating, playing basketball and jumping on the trampoline for endless amounts of hours.
Now, the real journey started in about year 10, where my face broke out into a severe case of acne; the type that you couldn't even face your parents with and felt like you had to wear makeup just because other people were home. I started putting on weight like crazy and no-body could figure out this sudden change in Adriana Hagidemetriou
"HORMONES!! It's Just adolescence" said the doctor as I worked up the courage to finally query the obvious but not so obvious issue. I didn't buy it for a second; how was is that the majority of teenagers at my school managed to have crystal clear skin where mine looked like I had been attacked by a swarm of bees?! It wasn't fair and I was beyond frustrated.. The clearasil ads made me sick. I had tried just about every face-wash on the market. The moment came where I finally accepted the fact that I would need some professional help.
Long story short, I saw this amazing dermatologist who prescribed me roaccutane, and through a lengthy process It had been realised that I had insulin resistance.
So my acne was put to rest but I had bigger things to deal with..
Faced with Polycystic ovary syndrome, Risk of Type 2 diabetes and Infertility problems down the track, it was time to get serious and take control of my body and life.
Insulin Resistance has become a part of my life, the cornerstone to every food decision, physical activity and supplement I put into my body...
I am now 22 Years old and although I know a little about exercise, food and insulin resistance; I don't know as much as I should. This blog is my diary of knowledge and findings as I strive to find more, read more and shape myself into the best person possible.
Enjoy
Adri xx
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