Oh Taste and See

Last night I was in one of those moods that I had made up my mind that I was going to have a piece of candy.  I wanted a milk chocolate coconut cream egg.  I didn’t want a big one - just enough to enjoy in the moment and not have any left over for any other time.  So, I went to the mall for a few things and made the decision to buy a small piece of candy.  I couldn’t find the milk chocolate coconut cream egg so I was looking through the candy that was there wondering what would taste just as good.  And then there she was - sadly, a morbidly obese woman.  My mind flashed a mental picture of myself looking just like that if I opted for that piece of candy.  Now I know that one single piece of candy wouldn’t send me that far over the edge but it reminded me that if I want to tighten my belt that I need to tighten the reigns. 

It has become easy to find ways to slip in the unhealthy foods and I need to stop.  It’s an every day battle and I can’t let my guard down for one second because there are all the bad habits just waiting to return.  I’m excited for the warmer weather to be able to get out and do some yard work and take walks and we even got bikes at the end of the fall last year - can’t wait to see if I can still ride ;-O

Well, thanks for reading and keep on keeping on!

I am extremely happy to report that my blood sugars are coming into line.  It is a constant battle and there were times I wasn’t doing so well with it but I found a chart that shows the conversion between my blood sugar reading and what it converts to in A1C.  It has helped so much to see readings when I’m actually below 7.  Whooo Hooo.

I haven’t been on the scale for a while so I don’t know what my weight is but keeping the blood sugars in order means that I’m not eating junk.  I’ve been aiming for more healthy foods, fruits and veggies and searching for evening meals that don’t give me a spike.

Just want to give God glory for answered prayers and all in His timing.  Our son found a job, renters for his home and a new home to move his family into and all in this tough economy.  We have been praying and God heard those prayers and sent His answers and we are so grateful.

Today, I am humbled by all the gifts God has given me and for these reasons I want to become healthy.  Here’s my short list of things I am grateful for…  My husband, who loves me no matter what, my children, who I am extremely proud of, my children in-law because they love my children, my precious grandchildren, who are the best gift God ever could have given me,  my parents, who are faithful and true and love God, my church family, and my job that has caused me to learn so much about my chronic disease. 

God is so good and I hope as you read this blog today that you will find things in your life that God has blessed you with.  Have a wonderful day in the Lord.

Whoo Hoo!!!  I lost 3 pounds last week.  I’ve been really working on keeping my blood sugars in check and as I do that the weight is very slowly coming off.  I am very near a personal goal, I’m only 3 pounds away so I am really hoping this week or next I reach it.  It’s sad to say but this is the lowest I’ve been in years and years - I am almost 35 pounds from my highest weight. 

I found that my pedometer wasn’t working.  I was given a different “step counter” and sure enough the numbers are looking much better.  I have a long way to go to reach the 10,000 recommended steps but it’s my goal.

Each day is a struggle and it brings with it new challenges.  I am testing my blood more often and that’s a good thing because I’ve found that if I keep the diabetes and weight loss in front of me all the time that I do much better.  We have some financial goals and I’m so dedicated to them and I wonder what it would take to make me be dedicated to weight loss and exercise!!!  I’m trying and as much as I don’t like having it on my mind day in and day out, I’ve found that’s the only way I’ve been able to have success.  I am hoping that my new way of eating (low carb, more veggies) becomes a life style change. 

I’ve thought about the reasons I want to do this and I could make a list a mile long and there’s not one that’s more important than the other and not one that gives me the motivation I need.  So, I have just put my head down and pressed on.  It’s a daily prayer of mine that God would help me through this.  “Nothing’s too hard for God”

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

I used the pedometer all day yesterday and what a shock to find out how little I actually walk in a day.  Ok, so, that’s all rather sad but now I have my starting point and will certainly be conscious of finding times and places to add some steps.  I need to get back to my Walk Away the Pounds DVD and that will certainly help with the step count. 

Now to my small victory… My blood sugar numbers were in perfect range this morning.  I can’t tell you how much I have struggled with these numbers and how discouraged I’ve been that nothing I have tried has worked.  Having the pedometer on yesterday made me more aware of my movements and through out the day I found myself trying harder to get a few more steps in here and there.  Then because of the added movement I didn’t want to ruin that with evening snacking so I actually didn’t eat anything after dinner - whoo hoo.  What a wonderful feeling to reach a goal, it’s a small one but I am stoked to continue to strive to meet it again and again. 

Wearing the pedometer again today - my goal is to get more steps in than yesterday.  I want to get to 1,000 steps for today.

I haven’t blogged in a while so I thought I’d bring you up to date.  Today, I have decided to wear a pedometer to track my steps to try to increase my physical activity.  My goal for today is 2,000 steps and my long term goal is to get to 10,000 steps. 

I was sick for about 3 weeks or so in January and my blood sugars were all over the place.  I’ve tried to get into tight control with low carbing and I’m sure that’s helping some but I haven’t been at all pleased with my numbers so the only thing I have left is to up my activity level.  I was walking to Walk Away the Pounds DVD and was doing the two mile walk when I got sick and so my effort is to get back into it. 

I also purchased an exercise ball to try to get some toning in as well.  Yeah, exercise is like a dirty word but I have to push forward with this.  I’m hoping as I see the number click away on the pedometer that I will feel encouraged to keep moving.  The bonus will be if my blood sugar numbers come down. 

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!