Crazy Morning

Well I didn't do so great today. This morning was a mess. My hubby had to go to an early meeting so I had to get the rest of us out the door myself. I didn't have time to test or eat so I took my stuff with me. Well once I dropped the kids off and went to grab my kit, I noticed (remembered) that I used my last test strip last night and didn't put another bunch in...

After dropping the kids off I drove over to Burger King but kept on driving...it took much willpower to not get a big 'ole breakfast. Trying to lose some weight that this insulin (and bad eating) is putting on now.

SOOOO I go ahead with my morning without testing and without breakfast wondering how high I am. I go back to kid's school to help out in the library for my son's class . I finally got home around 10:30. Test at 140. Not too bad but could have prevented it. Wait to eat since I don't want to have such a late breakfast.

Here's the rest of the day:
??? Around noon have lunch - turkey on whole wheat and an apple (4 units)
101 dinner chicken with ranch, wheat thins (again no veggies) (8 units)
135 (8 levimer and 0 correction)

On a good note, I got a brand new shiny Ford Freestar today with the built in DVD player. We're going to go and watch movies in the minivan. = )

Today and What's Happening

I thought I would post what my day is like with testing, eating and the MDIs. I am good in the daytime but blow it in the evening.

135 Morning (Go Lean Crunch/Splenda) (4 units)
?? Feel low - Snack (clementine)
93 Lunch (turkey, onion roll, Heart Smart mayo, apple) (4 units)
110 Dinner (2 beers, spicy chicken, ranch dressing, sour cream and onion chips, no veggies) (6 units - usually take 8 but worry about low carbs and beer)
Played a great game of Electronic Star Wars Battleship and was beaten by the seven year old.
229 @ 11pm and really thirsty (should have done the 8 with dinner - do 2 unit correction + 8 Levimer)

That's my day.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to my fellow diabloggers. I like the fresh, clean start we have with a brand new year in front of us. Over the Christmas break I've cleaned closets, the basement, and more than a few drawers. We've made our trip to the Salvation Army and the rest is piled at the curb. I'd now like to cleanse my mind of old habits and thoughts.

I've been successful in past years with New Years Resolutions. I think it's the ultimate starting point that's attractive to me. One of the biggies was to quit smoking. Not an easy task after many years of puffing (on and off again).

Now is the time to change my eating (and drinking) habits. I was actually better during December...perhaps that was a bit of a trial run. Like getting in shape for a marathon. Slowly getting my taste buds to like good food again.

I was also at the gym three time last week lifting weights and walked most days for 30 minutes. Exercise really does affect your sugars for the better.

My morning sugars have been better. The past three days were 104, 126, 109. Before that my morning numbers were anywhere from the 140s to 160s (sometime up to 170-190 from those wacky pizza/beer nights) even with the Levimer.

It was easy to exercise while the kids were out of school and I was off work. It will be bit challenging when the daily grind and routine starts again but I must find time. I look at my kids and hope that I 'm around when they are older. I'm pretty sure I'll BE around but I'm hoping to be around and in good shape (physically and mentally) and not a burden.

Happy New Year to you and yours...