It's almost November now and where does the time go.
Since my diagnosis, I've continued to monitor my diet and had lost 40 pounds from the start of the year. I've slacked off in the last month and started to gain again, so I am re-dedicated myself to loose another 30 pounds (at least).
I've tested regularly and continue to visit my doctor every three months. My sugars have come steadily down and I now test routinely between 5 and 7, most days 5.1-6.4. So I feel that my sugar is under control, without the meds.
I am concerned about the weight gain, but there has been a lot of stress in my live during the past months. As a result of the stress, I wasn't eating right or sleeping and I'm sure both contributed to the gain.
My boss provided an opportunity for all the staff to attend a weekly Yoga session (2 hours per week). We scoffed at it a bit until we did it.
Wow, that is some work out. I've played with the Yoga stuff on WI Fit, but really it is a game compared to the real thing. If I could afford it, I would definitely continue on with the classes full time.
I have not yet joined a gym. I had taken a two-week trial membership at Good-Life Fitness but on the second day, tore my shoulder up and was advised not to work out until it healed. I thought I could still do some cardio, but the doc said best not.
That is all healed now, so I have to decide which gym to go to. The two closed to my home are Good-Life and Premiere Fitness - both also close to my office but different branches, obviously.
I would prefer the Y but they are about 6 blocks from my office and a bus ride from my house, which makes my think I'd be less inclined to go.
My blood work continues to be good, though he does want my cholesterol down. Without the exercise though I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that.
For now I continue to live med free.
