It has been over two
months since I last checked in here, and I apologize for being a lousy
blogger. A big hug and thank you to all
those that reached out to let me know you care and are concerned. With my weight hovering around the same spot
for so long and then actually seeing the 400's on the scale at the end of
February I didn't feel inspired to share anything. While nothing has changed with the
weight, I do feel a bit motivated and
ready to hunker down for a more serious attempt than I have shown in some time.
The Nurse
Practitioner that manages my diabetes care suggested that I see a psychologist
to maybe find out why I am not making the changes that are necessary to improve
my health. It had been suggested a
couple of times before but I thought it
would be a waste of time. Well, I went
for a one hour session last week and spilled the beans about my entire life or
as much as I could fit it. After which
she spoke some about making small sustainable steps and suggested a book to
read. She told me that she wasn't sure
she could help me, but would like to try.
I walked away thinking that I hadn't learned anything new. Everything
she told me about making changes, I already knew. I know what to do, but just don't do it. She called me later and told me that she
reviewed the notes of our session as well as the notes from my Nurse
Practitioner and told me that she thinks differently than she did at the end of
the session. She said that she believes
I am still in the 'contemplating' stage of change. That I am thinking about it but not quite
ready to change. Not sure what I think
about that. I may go back for one more session and see if it helps any and
whether I think future sessions would be of benefit. Right now, I am doubtful but willing to try.
My sister and I went
to lunch on Saturday and spent some quality alone time. We haven't done that but one or two times
since my nephew was born almost six years ago.
She comes over twice a week for 'buddy' night so I still see her often
but my husband makes it a trio. We had a
great time. She is a lot like me
including the weight problem. Her son
keeps her more active than I am so she is in somewhat better shape than
me. If she doesn't make some changes
soon though, Diabetes is in her future.
Hopefully we can both start making changes and seeing some success.
This week I am going
to concentrate on eating at home. Same
story/plan as always, but I will try. My
husband has started having some meals delivered for the middle of the week when
he doesn't feel like cooking. I've been
down that road several times and it may work for awhile but then I quickly tire
of them. He is on his own this time,
which means I am to fend for myself. The
first two weeks haven't went well, but I am optimistic that I will actually
cook this week. Eating at home and
drinking more water will be my focus this week.
Thank you for
stopping by.
Tammy
