Heather MacD's Journal, 02 May 23

5/1 Fasting Blood Sugar 7.2 mmol/L
5/2 Fasting Blood Sugar 6.9 mmol/L

Having problems with my sleep again as I look at 5/1's #. I only had 5 hours sleep and 5/2 is only 7 hours sleep. I guess I should be thankful that I can sleep at all because I've had several years worth of not sleeping right and a lot of it has to do with my mental state (depression/anxiety), well that and my pain load. Seems those two specific things can cause such an uproar. Of course the weather is not helping me what so ever either.

But in a year's time I will look back at this time and say - you did the best you could with it. Just like when I think back to when I started my journey here on FS 5 months ago and I've travelled so far from then to now. Wins (positives), however small, are still wins. The one true thing that seems to be helping is journalizing my thoughts (where ever they take me). I could never keep a diary in all my 56 years and yet it seems I am right now with this app.

And now if I add in the initial weight loss of 150lbs from years back (about 15 years ago, I think) to what I've lost here in FS, I've lost a total of 162.4 lbs and counting. Now that I have written that number down I am in awe with myself. I never thought it would be possible, that I would always remain morbidly obese, and yet I have turned my own tables, so to speak, on myself.

Eventually I will make and probably surpass my own weight loss goals - that's the physical state. My mental state? Who knows with that. But as long as I have this place to call home and everyone here to help me through my good times and my bad, then half my battle is won!

That saying - it takes a community to raise a child? Let me push that one further. It takes a community to help and guide the individual who is willing to listen and learn. Thank you everyone for supporting me through my continued journey. I'd be at a loss or on a totally different path if I wasn't here ;)

Peace.

View Diet Calendar, 02 May 2023:
1873 kcal Fat: 148.00g | Prot: 53.50g | Carbs: 61.00g.   Breakfast: Folgers Coffee, Natrel Lactose Free Coffee Cream. Lunch: Selection Dijon Mustard, No Name Salted Butter, Cracker Barrel Herb & Garlic Cheddar Slices, Metro Medium Ground Beef, Hellmann's Olive Oil Mayonnaise, Promise Gluten Free Quinoa and Chia Loaf. Dinner: Bick's Tangy Dill Relish, Hellmann's Olive Oil Mayonnaise, Cavendish Farms Straight Cut Fries, Toppits Gluten Free Breaded Cod w/Black Pepper. more...
3485 kcal Exercise: Washing Dishes - 30 minutes, Cooking - 1 hour, Resting - 7 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 7 hours, Desk Work - 5 hours, Watching TV/Computer - 3 hours. more...

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Your life and mine seem to be parallel. I was diagnosed type 2 in 2010 as well, at my highest just slightly above 300. I too had to prove to my doctor within a month that I could lower my A1C. We did it! We both should be very proud of ourselves. I know with myself, my numbers can go high with my insomnia and depression. You're doing FANTASTIC! Congrats.  
02 May 23 by member: CarbAbuser

     
 

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