Loving Life with Diabetes

Weight Loss weigh in, 3/31/08

This has been an interesting week. I didn’t get a huge chance to do much, but I did do about 15 minutes of weight lifting each day. The bad part is I didn’t lose a thing.

Weight

277lbs

This is really hard to see as I just can’t get passed this. I know a lot of it is stress and I don’t like working out with people home. I have always been told I can’t do anything and they keep telling me that so I just don’t do it when there around, then I don’t have to hear about it. My mom has gotten better, but I still don’t’ know.

The good news is I do think I’ve lost inches, we will see next week when I measure to find out.

Weight loss and shopping

I went to exchange a shirt at Fashion Bug today and maybe pick up a new one. I was very excited to find that I fit into an 18/20! Of course a lot of it has to do with the fabric as I have a tummy that makes me look like I’m pregnant.

I love days like this, it makes me feel like my hard work and calorie counting is paying off. Even if the scale says otherwise.

KFC to offer Grilled chicken

I love going to KFC, my dad always took me there when I was little and it brings back very happy memories. I use to get a crispy chicken meal as a kid now I get the tender roast in anything I can.

I’m really happy to see that KFC is going to be offering Grilled Chicken starting in 2009. They are testing it in some locations now. I’d love to find one and try it, but I’m sure none of them are anywhere near me. I love how many fast food places are trying to change there ways. No it’s still not as good as something homemade, but on the go it’s great to have a healthier choice. What do you think?

Weight Loss Weigh In

I didn’t get a chance to do much this week, but I decided to start watching what I’m eating more. The last few months I really have just been watching my carbs and not the calories. This past week I tried to make better choices and it payed off!

Weight: 277lbs

I lost 3 lbs without trying too hard, thats nice. I did some weight lifting today and tomorrow I’m going to try to get on the treadmill. I think I’m going to start with 3 days of weights and 2 days of walking. I may switch that though, it depends on how it works with my classes next term. I’m hoping as the weather gets better I’ll start to eat better and have more energy. Right now when it’s cold I want cheesy and creamy soup a lot. My weakness.

Diabetes and meeting someone

I met a guy online a few weeks ago and yesterday I told him that I was diabetic. He had asked me out for a very late dinner, about 9. I told him I could go but I would prefer if we made it more of a non meal thing. He asked why so I told him. He stopped talking to me right after that.

I know he’s not worth it, but this is the first guy I have really gotten to know and was ready to try dating and now this. It’s frustrating. I’m one who likes to get to know someone as friends first, mostly because of how I have been treated in the past, but now it seems like maybe I need to just forget about dating anyone. I know I don’t want to do online anymore it seems like men are always looking for just one thing or they expect you to look amazing. I figure he thought diabetic means she’s a fat pig and gross.

Anyway it doesn’t bother me that much. I just am wondering if it’s me or if anyone else has had this issue?

Dark chocolate, good or bad?

I love dark chocolate and when I heard it could lower your blood pressure and help control your blood sugar I jumped on checking it out. I have been eating 2 peices of dark chocolate every other day or so for about 2 weeks. My blood sugars are looking better so I think maybe it’s helping. A good thing as I haven’t had time to do any workouts.

I’m not saying it’s the answer to everything but it may help. I get the 85% dark chocolate it only has 8 carbs per serving and thats 4 peices. I like my chocolate dark it has a richer fruiter flavor and still gives me that wonderful chocolate feeling without all the fat and calories.

Weight Loss weigh in

The stress of this past week as gotten to me. I’m back up to 280lbs. I just can’t seem to lose anything. I know it’s stress, I’m always stressed but I also know that some of it is lack of time this past week along with no desire to do anything. Yep I’m depressed, stressed and pissed off. Lets not even get into why.

I’m hoping to get back up and going this week. I’m going to try to work harder, but we will see. I have to get my mom to doctor appointments, all of which are during my exercise time. The doctor said I have to do it the same time every day. Because of my night classes I do it in the morning. Well my mom also likes to make appointments in the morning so there is where the problem is.

I’ll figure out something. I’m so tired of trying and then all my work is lost because life gets in the way. Sometimes I think I’m just meant to be fat.

Too much stress

I hate being stressed out. My bs has been so crazy the last few days I finally got it okay yesterday and then my sister pissed me off. I figured I needed to do something that may get her to shut up so I have decided to use my top spots as a way to make money. This blog is $3 for a top spot my others are $1. This one is being used for both my bills and my mothers thats why it’s a little more.

If you want more information or you want to donate to our medical bills without using top spot check out my blog Everything and Anything. There is a paypal donation button there.

Anyway I feel a little better as I feel like I’m doing something so thats always good. I just hope we can get though this without me going into the hospital.

Stress and blood sugar

I am so stressed out and my blood sugar is not liking it. It keeps dropping it’s not too bad, but I’m worried that because I know I’m going to be under a lot of stress the next few months that I’m going to have to keep eating to keep my sugar up at normal levels. That means no weight loss.

Long story short, my mother is in the hospital and will probably be off of work for at least 6 months. The reason being is she is a head start teacher and only has about 3 months of work left. The doctors are thinking she will have to take 3 months off of work. That will bring us to summer when she is laid off. Summer vacation is about 3 months so there is 6 months.

I know it seems selfish to worry about me and everything, but I have to I don’t’ have a choice. I could go blind or end up back in the hospital myself. So worrying about me is a good thing. I have a yoga DVD I’m going to try to start using if I have time. Hopefully that will help with the stress.

Weight loss weigh in

Well I have had a stressful week again. I didn’t lose any weight. I’m at 278 pounds still. I did get on the treadmill four days this week, but apparently it’s just not enough. I feel better, but I just can’t lose the weight. It’s very hard when you don’t drop anything.

Of course this could be stress and it probably is. My mom ended up in the hospital Saturday, she will be there until at least Wednesday so I have to do everything, study for my exam Thursday and get homework for my online class done.  On top of that I have to try to make a good amount of money so that I can buy my car next month that I have to have to get to school.

So thats why I’m thinking it’s stress. I have a new yoga DVD I’m going to try out when I have the time. I’m hoping sometime this week then I can see if that will help. I don’t think I’m going to get on the treadmill today I am so worn out and sore from everything. The who daylight saving time thing still has me thrown off on my blood sugar. Hopefully everything will work out okay.

The bad but good part is that my step dad is coming home to see my mom. It’s good because he needs too, bad because now they have medical bills to pay and he needs to be out making money. He’s a truck driver paid per mile, so no vacation time, no personal leave and no over time pay. It’s a really bad set up and trust me, if anyone tells you that you can make money driving a truck, they are lying or they are never home with there family.