Last night I managed to nicely slice my finger while chopping onions. Blood everywhere and all I could think is what a waste! I could use that 2 hours from now.
Also planned, with my new bp monitor, to test my blood pressure first thing on rising. But DH actually got up to his first alarm, which was almost never happens, so gave me a momentary scare when he showed up outside the bathroom and I figured there goes the bp!
Tomorrow.
Morning bs 78. Ate purple potatoes and I'm thinking they are a decent alternative to white or pink. After dinner 134.

Thanks Guys some good suggestions I will have to try some of them well it is cool here and I found my Richard simmons tapes. I am gonna pull it out today and do one of them. So far today is going well started tracking on spark people again and getting involved in the message boards. I hope to be back on track here asap. Will def follow up with you guys getting ready to fix me some lunch have not decided what it will be. So will be back later.....

Oh how I could do my Sweatin to the Oldies DVD. Just no room in this house until DD gets a job and they move. I am jealous.

Well, I just may have to do Induction for a week or two. I had a few good days OP and then just blew it with a sweet binge. I just refuse to let myself go there again. Confessing just to keep me honest. I've really got my head on straight and not going to screw it up.

Thanks for the chuckle. I would have felt the same way on both counts.

Froggy, I can so relate. I frequently slice myself with the mandoline.

Quickie this morning as I need to haul out two week's worth of trash. I'm hoping the "lad" will be running late this morning.

BGL up over 5 this morning - probably because I overdid it on pasta last night and did not drink wine. Seems strange to have pasta without wine but it can happen. Weight is still stuck at 184.4 but I am down almost five pounds since my 189.8 reading Sept. 1. There is hope!

HI all: things are ok. Had some stress about a new baby diagnosed with a problem, but feeling ok, the diagnosis came because I was watchful and provided good care, and its better to know and deal with the problem, and it IS manageable, but I am always a little sad for babies with problems. I was upset and stressed at the end of the day, so went to weigh in at ww and then went to a yoga class. That really helped a lot.
fbs 5.2 today.
Fyi, I don't want to promote products, but tried a new pain relief cream. (the one Bobby Orr is touting) called Livrelief, and it worked wonderfully. You can google it, and try if you thing it would be helpful for you. There are a few different products, I just tried the regular pain reliever.
Weight is down a smidge, and I will build on that. Stayed on plan yesterday. Planning meals for my SIL who will be visiting for a week starting Monday. We also have a wedding to go to this weekend, so will plan around that. Hope to dance at this one, and get some exercise!
My diagnosis was not a shock, as I had symptoms. (excessive thirst and urination) and did the test myself at work and sent the results to my doctor. So I guess I self diagnosed.

Bonnie: who is shoving food in your face? I find having a talk with people away from meal times is helpful. Explain that you and your DOCTOR have a plan for how should eat, and that at times you have trouble with temptation. Also tell them its not their job to police you either, but that its up to YOU to manage things. Walk out of the room if need be if there is pressure. (near the end, with my mother's dementia, she couldn't help herself with her hurtful and mean words, so I would just leave the room when she gave me a hard time. This was quite effective and didn't really harm anything.)

Wellcome froggy. I haven't read your bio yet, but assume you are type1,? or were you started on insulin to get control and will wean off it?

Had a couple of nights of great sleep this week, but last night not so much. Looking forward to the weekend off, starting this evening, and will plan LOTS of sleep. !
Have a good day friends

I am type 2 and weaning off insulin. Just beginning. I have gone from 95 to 85 units to get to about 80 bs in the morning. This morning I tested and I was 40... ooookay. Tested the other hand and was 84 - whew!

I work (when the district has money) with wanna-be tough kids. Shared laughter is what I work for - makes for stronger bonds.

Daughter and I are going to try and fit in a flu shot today. Then to remind the boys (one in Oregon and one at college) to get their flu shots (as asthmatics and one with multiple lung surgeries they are in the risk group).

No Rie I didn't get to do it. aunts daughter was having her weekly argument with her boy friend so the who house was turned up side down. I am planning on doing it jest as soon as I get off here. my hubby makes fun of him too but oh well he makes me feel like getting up and dancing.

Mad it is my Aunt this lady is a diabetic too . Her A1c has been low so they say she is in remission and now she thinks that it is ok for me to do as her but it isnt ok for me I tell her no Dont want it and she has even went to the extent of putting the food on my plate and I dont want to upset her cause we do have to live with her but I can't do this any more.

I did great with my food yesterday . I jest want to get back 100%. I miss my daily routine and I wish all this confusion would go away.


Patty Girl I will think of you the whole time I am doing it.

Well I guess I better be going have lots to do we are having some cajuin shrimp fr dinner. I'll talk to you all later.

Eating has been good today. Back on track. I know there are just certain things I can't allow myself to eat. DH and I went to Long John Silvers and shared a meal. I had the cole slaw, 1 fish fillet, half a hush puppy (just didn't taste good) and about 4 french fries and diet soda. Didn't eat breakfast. Just wasn't hungry today which was good since I over did yesterday. Feel great.

fatmad So sorry about the baby. DH worked in Neo-Natal for almost 20 yrs. I've seen pictures of some of the babies he took care of. I think there are special people who can do that. So glad your little ones problems are manageable. Hope you get some rest tonight.

Rie I know slips happen and I can accept a slip of an extra bite here or there or when life happens and I have no control of food offered and have to do the best I can. What I can't accept is a binge. I haven't had a binge in ages and was very upset with myself for doing it. However, there is progress because where as I would have just considered it an excuse to continue, I did stop and today when I got up, I was even more determined to stay OP and I have done it. So I guess all was not lost.

Bonnie, Froggy, Ruthie and others

Good morning. "Body all achin' an' wracked wid pain" this morning, probably from yesterday's physical work outside reaching and pulling bittersweet vines off a dear maple tree. I should have had a hot bath at bedtime. Aleve should fix me up but I'm running a tad too late for the gym this morning. Perhaps some treadmill a bit later instead?

I seem to have lost my enthusiasm for food which is not a good thing. Before my meeting last night, I just ate a bowl of mixed canned beans with some salsa rather than my planned meal. What's with that? Today I'll cook up the rest of the green and yellow beans and make a 3-bean salad. I also have a head of broccoli to make into soup. I have to eat better! Weight is stuck just below 185 and BGL is nice and level but ...

Hi all, didn't test this am, but weight is tracking down with me staying on plan. with me in menopause I don't have the menstrual cycle hormone changes fueling binges before a period, so why do I have days that just seem impossible to eat right? I don't get "full" eating properly, but am satisfied, and don't get hungry. SO don't know why I go off sometimes. Have been thinking of strategies for this wedding. There better be dancing, since we have to sit through a full mass. Only dancing will make it worth while

Ruth, is it the victoza that is bringing down the appetite? You know the cure is planned meals and sticking to them, and its ok to have smaller servings if needed because of the poor appetite, but have the balanced meal.

FYI, the baby is doing well and parents are coping. I am also pleased I coped with the stress in a good way. I have a massage booked today, and for exercise, DH and I are planting some lovely maple trees in the yard as part of the re-landscaping we are doing. These trees were picked for the autumn foliage they produce, so am hoping for some lovely views of scarlet leaves every fall as we grow older.

Thanks to everyone for the virtual , I feel the love. I always do better and feel better when I visit here regularly. You are my go-to folks for these difficult times, and I really appreciate you all. Even listening to others' problems is always a good thing, we can put our own issues into perspective, and refocus on the very important goals of taking care of ourselves with diet and exercise, so we will be better able to help the people in our lives.

Bonnie, I have to wonder about how old your auntie is? Is it possible she is getting confused about some things? Or has she always been like this?
She sounds a bit like my mother when she was getting confused.

Froggy, good work on getting things under control. Weight loss will help even more. My new goal is 160 for Christmas. Lets see how wedding and Thanksgiving goes. Its certainly good to plan.

Happy Friday everyone, lets plan a lovely weekend.

Weddings!
I think this is what kicked me into a higher gear... Eldest son (one of the twins) has the most wonderfulest girlfriend and I'm thinking... hmmmm.
So that is my goal - Mother of the Groom.
2am bs at 61 so reducing insulin another 5 points tonight.

Mad she is 65 she does get confused alot and she is forgettable about alot of things. But we will work things out I have a busy day yesterday could get stuff done had a house full of people came crashing on us and their for I didnt get a work out in . Probably wont get on in today 14 year old has two dr apts one and 3 and one at 4. Takes 30 min to get to it so dinner is going to be running late. So their fore my day is running behind.

I must be running have lots to do before heading out the door.

Busy day today. Got up and had 2 loads of clothes to wash and found out DD didn't have school today. She had to take youngest DGD to school so I told her I had clothes to do so she could go back to bed and rest if she wanted to as I would take care of the baby. She came back and spent time with me and I must say I totally enjoyed being with her. Then when DH got up we went to eat at the mall and I went to Walmart while DH went to Lowe's. I got a kit to do the gel on my nails. She is going to do them tonight. I hope I can eventually learn how to do them myself.

Eating has been good today. I do need to get more veggies into my eating. May have a salad later on.

Mad - I'm so glad the little one is doing so well. So glad you coped well and I'm sure you were a big influence on how well the parents are doing. I can tell you are that kind of nurse. Scales being nice helps you too. Good luck with the wedding food. I met a lady on another thread who would say do your best... life happens. So I've adopted that theory with things I either can't control or are difficult. You will do good.