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!!!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow...

- Fleetwood Mac
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1:08:18
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68/384/1,000
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Holy mackerel!!! That's my fastest time. And who knew?!!! I have been slow the last few days. And even though I wasn't in a super amount of pain, my legs were not able to push fast like I would have liked. And to top it off, I started my monthly cycle on, of all days, Mother's Day!!! So, I go outside and start walking and I noticed immediately that my legs were like clouds. Light and fluffy!!! (Okay, marshmallows are also light and fluffy but...come on, do you think I'm going to compare them to that?!!!) I could have sprinted for the 5 miles if I had let myself! The entire walk, I felt great. No pains, breathing was fine, my baby toe healed without needing a bandaid..everything was right today!!! And, yes, I did get a lotto ticket this afternoon - before my walk! So, I hope tomorrow night's lotto drawing continues what today started!
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Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow.
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No Walk but news from Monday...

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Weight - 158 lbs.
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FBS - 97
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I went to see my doctor today. He hadn't seen me since November. He was very happy to see that I had lost weight and that my FBS in Feb. (I saw the ARNP) was 90! He said to keep doing what I'm doing. My BP was 96/72 - WOO-HOO!!! I never had a problem with it - except when I was PG with Karl - Go Figure!!! And now, everything looks good. My waist measurement is 27" - down from 32"!!! I'm really excited, can you tell?
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Everything looked good enough that I decided to go on the Lamisil pill for the toenail infection I have had for several years. I want my nails back so that I can wear polish on them. No topical has worked so far so I decided to try it with his okay.
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Sunday, May 11, 2008

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY WALK!!!

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1:17:21
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67/379/1,000
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It's 88 degrees right now after my walk but the wind was heavy and there were plenty of clouds. Also, I am waiting until after 6:30 to walk as much as I can. I think I can handle the heat. It's the direct sunlight that is a killer for me. Even with water and Gatorade, I get dehydrated too much with the hot sun beating down. My time was slower than the last couple of days but I knew that would happen since I woke from a two hour nap to walk and my legs weren't quite awake yet! Now, they are rarin' to go!
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Tomorrow will be an interesting day. I have a doctor's appointment at 10 am and I will see my regular doctor. He hasn't seen me since November and I know he will be surprised! I will have bloodwork done and I am hoping that my FBS will be down below 100 for this day. I know my weight will be much lower than when he saw me last and I hope my waist circumference is down by 3-4 inches, too.
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