I've fallen off the wagon.

I've fallen off the wagon.  I've eaten cookies, candy, processed sugars that are crazy.  I don't know why but sometime my body screams "I WANT SUGAR!"  There are good days when I can fight it and not so good days where I give in.  I know...some sugar isn't bad right?  Well it isn't just some.  It's like I go on a all out binge, then CRASH for 2-3 days I feel sluggish and run down.  How do I stop this?  First I have to keep busy.  I am a typical type A personality.  I like things to be in order and I like being in control.  I like the satisfaction of a job well done.  I beat myself up when I mess things up and then work twice as hard trying to fix it.  So not fixing myself drives me a little batty. I expect alot of me.  I will succeed.

Now back on the wagon.  Keep focused.  Stay strong!

I can do this!

Stress and my body.

I have noticed that when I get stressed my body lets me know it.  I will feel totally run down.  I don't have any energy.  What I try to do is have a more passive attitude.  I ask myself "Is this really worth getting this upset about?"  As I am getting older my patience is getting longer.  I try to laugh more and worry less.  Get around people who are funny or watch something funny on tv.  It does help.

Wonderful news today.  With the changes in my diet I now can take only 6 units per shot instead of 8!  The doctor was so happy with my proactive approach.  He also told me I was the first patient he had ever heard of making a blog.  He was going to look it up.  The other wonderful news is if I keep this up I may be able to get off the shots altogether!  How much better can this get?  He suggested I started exercising 30 mins - 4 times a week.  I will definitely be starting that new regiment.  I will keep you updated on my progress.

Canning Day

Our garden is producing an abundance this year.  I am grateful.  It is hard work but the benefits of fresh food later in the winter will pay off.  I have always felt that my gift is to feed people.  If I have extra I want to share.  Anyway, I put up 6 pints of salsa, 4 pints of spaghetti sauce and 12 quarts of tomatoes yesterday.  How did that affect me?  Actually I feel better from being up and moving around.  I know you get tired of hearing that but it is true.  I feel alot better when I'm moving than when I'm sitting.  I don't feel as sluggish the next day.  I may feel tired from the hard work but it is not a sugar crash but a muscle burn.  I eat less when I'm busy which helps with the diabetic numbers and with my overall energy level.