It has been almost 2 months since my Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis! And, as I sit here and reflect on what has all taken place, I am in shock, awe, disbelief and blessed all at the same time! It wasn't until I was talking to my Gram on the phone yesterday that the blessed part really struck me! I could be in denial, but why? I could be angry, but why? I could be sad, but why? I could have a pity party, but why? I told Gram yesterday that I see this as a TOTAL blessing! Our family is not the best with our eating habits! I see this as God telling me to 'get it together' if I want to see my grandchildren grow up! Better yet....do I want to see my children graduate from high school?
So, over the last 2 months my days have been filled with medical appointments-learning how to eat, what to eat, how many times a day, how to give myself insulin, how to count carbs, what to eat when we go out to eat, etc. I found that I was NOT eating healthy at all. We always had chips in the house (that was my total downfall!), we rarely had more than a couple of apples, or carrot sticks, and we ALWAYS had ice cream treats(thanks to the bi-weekly Schwans man!)! So, I vowed to eat more veggies, fruit, and cut the junk! Well, that isn't specific enough!
I need to be accountable! I need to set realistic goals! and I need to set time frames! I figure that if I tell you all this.......I am accountable to not only myself, but YOU! After reading through the Diabetes website this morning I learned these keys!
How long will you try this goal? Keep it short.
Is it easy to do in your regular daily life? Keep it realistic.
Is it limited in scope? Be specific.
How often will you do this?
So, here goes!
Eating: I will eat no less than 2 pieces of fruit daily starting today, for the next month. One piece with breakfast, and one other.
Eating: For the next 5 times that I eat out, I will order salads instead of fries and a hamburger.
Physical Exercise: For the next month, I will walk 4 times each week for 15 minutes after breakfast. I will complete my Physical Therapy exercises daily before lunch. (I started Therapy for my back this week!)
The girls at scrapbooks.com have started a weekly thread about our eating healthy. It is different for each of us! But, you are welcome to check in, and share your venture!
On a lighter note.......we had our friends children for the weekend! Dan and Sherri enjoyed a weekend away! I was in heaven as I got my fix of having a little girl for a breif while! Tay lor and Mitch spent the weekend playing Legos-imagine that! So, I leave you with a picture of one of their prized creations!
Thanks for following my personal goals, and let me know if you have any of your own...I would love to cheer you on!
God's Blessings on your week!
4 comments:
Re-training yourself how to be healthy (and breaking all those habits!) is definitely the hardest part! Hope you're seeing (and feeling) some progress.
You have such a way about looking at the positives. Good for you!!
Way to be positive Melissa, I am so proud of you! I hope that doesn't sound corny but I know several people with diabetes and other health issues and they just refuse to change their eating habits or anything else the doc says, argh! WTG, you are awesome!
good for you, melissa! a positive attitude always helps. keep it up :)
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