.. where was I?

Oh, Hi.

Sorry for fading out there. Dealing with the results of the former post as well as digging in deep to rebuild a couple of different Web sites recently. Taking it one day at a time, which sometimes means time moves at a relative snail’s pace, until you look back at the day and wonder where it went.

Thinking of diabetes as an “involuntary Atkin’s diet” because of the limitations I now face towards not only sugars but carbs in general.

I never read labels. I always listened to my dad who said “if it’s good for you, I don’t want it“. It now surprises me to read most labels, what kind of crap is in most food, but I’ve learned to adapt. Even to Mexican food. Yesterday for example, went to lunch and had a Taco salad. The only difference is I didn’t eat an entire bag of chips as an appetizer, or eat the crispy bowl that held it. Meat.. zero carbs. Lettuce, zero carbs, cheese.. zero carbs. Salsa… well, who knows.. maybe a little since it’s home made, but that’s why they call it compromise.

So far, I’m actually hoping more than anything that the scales in my doctor’s office and the scales in the gym at work sync up. If they do, I’ve lost 14 pounds in 3 weeks through walking, lifting weights, and lots of yard work on 95 degree days. If not, I’m going to be an extremely depressed puppy..

If you’re still reading this, try to stay awake. I know this all bores you to death, but I have to say that I now feel collectively better than I have in years, thought it’s not a problem free existence. As expected, as I lose weight, the “fat” (for lack of better words) which was cushioning my knee and ankle joints appears to be the first to go, meaning I’m constantly on Aleve for what I now imagine is arthritis. A small price to pay I suppose.

Doctor’s appointment in a couple of weeks to follow up, and we’ll know more then.

Interestingly, in logging my results every time I have to do the test, I’m running a solid 109, which is normal. If I can stay that way and lower my A1C and lose weight at the same time, I’m ok with that.