Diabetes Sucks!!!

I don't like it! I don't want it! But I've got it! And once you have it, you always have it. But I can do something about it and that is what this blog is about. My journey to better health and wellness. Yes, for the rest of my life!!!

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Day 6 - Feelin' Stronger Every Day"

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FBS - 98
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6/30/1,000
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Time - 1:14:37
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I can't explain why some days I can walk so easily and without any type of pain but I am glad for it and today was it!!! I felt like I was walking on a cloud for most of my walk. I look forward to these days because it gives me incentive on the days when I just don't feel like walking because I am sore and aching. I think about the good days and then I get out and hope for the best.
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Friday, January 11, 2008

Day 5 - Up and running

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FBS - 105
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5/25/1,000
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Time - 1:16:23
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I walked a bit slower and wanted to catch up to keep my time below 20 minutes/mile. I jogged for a half mile and was able to keep my time at just around 15:20/mile. A very good walk! No pain and I felt much better after i walked...very tired this am.
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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Keep on truckin'

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I did my walk today. My right side which has been the sore side during my walks, was non-existent today! My left side...knee and hip, were a bit sore while I moved but they are fine now. I know the massage worked for me and I look forward to the next one in two weeks.
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FBS - 99
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4/20/1,000
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Time 1:15:15
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Wednesday, off again...

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I took another day to rest. I will be ready tomorrow.
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FBS - 91
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Day off

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I took a well needed day off after the hip pain from yesterday. I had an good hour's massage to specific muscle groups in the back, neck, shins and around both hips and let me tell you, Jonah knows his stuff!!! I am pain free tonight and am so "light" feeling in the hip that I can't wait until my walk tomorrow. I do have to remember to stretch before and after plus when I wake up and before I go to bed. He really worked out the pain areas...they were really stiff and tight!
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Thanks Jonah!
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FBS - 94
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Monday, January 7, 2008

Monday, 70 degree weather, great day to walk!

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Today I did my 5 miles. A bit slower than I like but I'm just glad I got out. My left hip was bothering me and the usual right shin pain, as well. As usual though, I kept a steady pace, not too fast and walked out the pain. I hurt just a little after the walk and now, after a hot salt bath and some stretches, I feel great!
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3/15/1,000
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FBS - 113
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Sunday, January 6, 2008

I walked

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I walked my 5 miles today. I kept up with my time which is to stay under 16 minutes/mile. My time was 1:16:15. That's a good thing.
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2/10/1,000
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FBS - 95
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