My Struggles/New Doctor

My posts are getting farther and farther apart. It doesn’t mean I’m not working to achieve my goal. I have had some struggles. Sugar addiction is a real problem. Once I end up on a binge, it is very hard to get myself under control.

In May, I visited my dad in Texas for a couple of weeks while my sister was out of town. My dad needed someone to stay with him while she was gone. Having to make meals for Dad and running back and forth to his favorite fast-food restaurants made it challenging to keep on track. And, of course, I got off track. It was not until the last couple of weeks in June that I finally got it together.

So, I have a doctor’s appointment with a new practice this morning. My current/old doctor’s office had a tough time getting new meds prescribed, couldn’t get approved referrals through my insurance, and they generally dropped the ball at every turn.

Today’s visit is to a practice I have used before. I only left because I was trying to find a doctor closer to home. That was a mistake. If it is working, don’t try to fix it. I’ve learned my lesson.

As I said, I have been back on track for a few weeks. I never stopped exercising or going to the gym. By exercise, I mean walking for an hour. In the gym, I do strength training. I don’t use treadmills or elliptical machines. If I want to move in that way, I go outside. It feels like I get more benefits walking or trotting outside. Also, I get to absorb some of that fantastic vitamin D.

I have lost 20 pounds so far. I can see some muscle growth. My legs are thinner. I think my butt is smaller, but the gut is still disgustingly huge. It may only look that way to me. It is going to take a while to reach my goal. I will be under 200 pounds by the end of the year (if I can stay the course). I currently weigh 240 pounds.

My A1C is good (5.8%). My blood pressure still needs some work as it has been elevated. Thanks to my previous doctor, I have been out of one of my medications for a few weeks. I am more healthy, however. My BP has not gone crazy like it did at the beginning of the year when I had all my meds.

I feel good about my current health, and if I continue to lose pounds, it will get even better. However, I don’t like the way I look. It’s very hard to look at in pictures, the mirror, or video.

I’m sorry. This post is all over the place.

To be continue…