Being diabetic, I go to the doctor twice a year. Once a year with the endocrinologist and once with the nurse practitioner. Yesterday’s appointment was with the nurse. I missed my last appointment because I just started working downtown so couldn’t take the day off. My last appointment was a year ago.
Of course the first thing they do is weigh you. I got on the scale, and with clothes on, weighed 164.
We go to the room and she starts entering stuff into her computer and she said “wow, last year at this time you weighed in at 179!”
And my only thought was “I still feel really fat.” I should be proud of the loss, but I’ve been on the struggle bus lately and I am trying to get the bus drivers attention so that he can pull over and I can get off.
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It was nice to have a leisurely breakfast yesterday. Have you guys bought Trader Joe’s lite mozzarella? It’s only 1 point an ounce and melts really well.
I made a low carb breakfast burrito for 6 points.
My doctors office is right near a giant Japanese grocery store. I had forgotten about these Yaki-Soba noodles. Only 4 points a serving.
I love how they are portioned out. Because they are cooked, that leftover beef stirfry was ready in about 6 minutes. 8 points for lunch.
I ran some errands (Zen your package is on its way!) and went to the gym. The first time in I don’t know how long. I did a treadmill walk on an incline and even though I walk a lot, I felt so out of shape. I have to make the gym part of my routine again.
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My store had tomatoes for .39 a pound, so I made a big pot of marinara sauce. I made penne pasta with Italian sausage for 13 points.
Jacobs Dad came over around 6 and they started working on the back room flooring. My house was built in 1922, and the room isn’t square so it’s a bit of a challenge – they worked until 11 last night, and they think it will be done today.
Here is how it looked this morning. I plan on getting an area rug like the one I have in the living room:
I also need to find a new chair for that room too. I am hoping with the long weekend we can put Hannah and Jacobs stuff they don’t need in the attic and get my dining room and living room back in order.
It’s rainy today, so my sister and I may have to walk the under ground pedway today. Kym, I’ll take pictures for you ????
Happy Wednesday – make it a great day!
The struggle bus sucks! Tell that driver (and you know who she is) to pull over cuz you want to transfer to the self-love bus! I’m the queen of self-loathing so it’s easy for me to say to you(NOT easy for me to say to myself), but I know that if I told you I was 15 # lighter than whenever – you would be cheering me on!! Give yourself the same love you would give all of us!! Progress not perfection, and your 15# loss is proof that you’re making progress! Have a great day !
Let’s both buy two tickets to the self-love bus! Isn’t it crazy how we can build all the people around us while tearing ourselves apart?! Hugs!
I don’t think you’ve ever told this on the blog, but how did you discover you were diabetic? And if I remember correctly you are but Jenn is not?
Let me tell you what, if I go for my annual physical and the doctor tells me I’m 15 lbs. lighter than last year, I’m going to celebrate. So should you.
I was just coming here to say the same thing as Helen – sometime we (the royal) don’t give ourselves enough credit. Being 15 pounds lighter than a year ago is BIG!
I guess I haven’t posted about how I became diabetic?! Weird!
I was at a law firm where they had a health fare. All you had to do was fast, they called you down to the conference room, drew your blood and that was it. My boss hadn’t been to a doctor in 25 years so I told him if he went, I would too.
I was 31 years old. Jenn and I had just started Weight Watchers and I was drinking more water, peeing a lot, but not eating well at all. But each week I would step on the scale and see a five pound loss – what the what?! I told my sister “I should have just said I was on Weight Watchers a long time ago!
Um, turns out I was an undiagnosed diabetic – my test results were called in the next day to make an appointment with an endocronologist. The signs of undiagnosed diabetes is frequent urination, excessive thirst and rapid weight loss. It was a year before I met Tony.
Our Dad was diabetic – being diagnosed on my parents honeymoon when he was 24. Jenn, even though she’s my twin, doesn’t have it, and neither does Charlie, although they do check their blood sugars every once in a while.
I’ve had an attitude adjustment about my 15 pound loss – I am happy for myself! š
It has to feel good that the doctor’s office commented on the weight loss. I always love it when I go in my records and read the notes. It always says they discussed a weight loss plan and the importance of proper nutrition. I can honestly say not one of my doctors has ever had a conversation with me about weight loss. š I would welcome the honest conversation and their input.
Those aren’t the weird noodles that feel like worms are they? I ‘m guessing not or you wouldn’t be so excited about eating them.
Amazing the room is almost done already. Way to go Jacob and his Dad!
So excited about the pedway photos to come. Sadly, if you send them to my phone I won’t get to see them until tonight. I left my phone home on the charger.
My doctor ALWAYS gently reminds me that he’d like me to be 135, which is the top end for my height. I always like to point out that I’d be the perfect weight – if I was 5.10! š
No, these are legit noodles – so good – tastes just like pasta. I sent you pics of my walk today, but the rain stopped, so no pedway pics – it’s supposed to rain the next couple days, so it will be soon š