I've done one full week of my challenges and am pleased to say my compliance with my meds, shot, and vitamins has improved!

Also, my blood glucose improved overall, and I am even having some post meal readings in the normal range or not exceeding 140.

I've realized today that having a routine can really help when one gets bad news or had a difficult bump in the road. My ten minute increments of activity or decluttering/cleaning really helps too.

I rest when I need to and do a quick chore when I can.

I am working with an excellent online talk therapist and am learning how to not tie my self worth to how productive I am on any given day.

My therapist and I text each other back and forth. It is through an app. He is from India. In my experience, doctors from India have been excellent. He is an excellent therapist. I've made so much progress in a little bit of time. I am very lucky to have found the app and tried it. The cost is a little less than what I would pay on my copays. I am very lucky.

I am grateful. 💕🌸

I had a good session with him yesterday.

I've been choosing to eat some processed carbs, but I count them into my day. I track everything. I don't expect to be doing this too much. It is some stress eating.

Welcome to the team, majork!

I like my "me" time too but I was always in positions where I didn't have "me" time and I was too tired to do much when I got home.

Wtg on working out!

I loved bagels, but rarely eat them anymore due to my blood glucose needs.

What other breakfasts would be quick and easy? I like to microwave a package of grits and served them with a fried egg. Some of my other breakfasts are to microwave bacon and serve them over sliced tomatos or microwave a poached egg and serve it over a half an avocado.

Those sound like some good breakfasts! I love doing veggie scrambled eggs with red bell peppers!

Thank you ladies! I am enjoying the team, too!

It is a nice spring day, which I am enjoying, and supposedly cold weather is coming again. Drat! My spring flowers don't like that.

I feel pretty good though overall. Just keep on keeping on.

Well, my little pooch Daisy is going through some hard times. Be ever viligent with your health, as some conditions can deteriorate quickly! There is such a thing as a "tipping point" and I must remember that for myself!

Self care needs to be increased.

Strong advocacy for my little sweetie may have saved her life! She does appear to be losing eyesight though which leaves me feeling sad. Otherwise, she appears to be doing better.

I've been advocating for a Cushing's test for a while for her. It turns out I was right! If only a vet had listened earlier.... The symptoms were so severe in the end and came on quickly that she almost didn't make it. I advocated that we just start her on the Cushing's meds without the "curve" and she is responding positively. Cushing's can cause diabetes (which she has now) and pancreatitis (which she started having) among other concerns.

Her blood work and health were impeccable last fall. I feel like this is my fault, but it isn't. She had regular checkups with the vet, and anytime I had a concern with her, I took her to the vet.

If we all only had crystal balls....

Thanks for stopping by to say hi! Everyone has periods where they are really busy, so please don't feel bad about.

The group won't disappear. I need it. I may not be here every single day, but I enjoy coming here and having a place to chat and set goals.

Sending hugs!

I was having a rough time with my lower carb eating lately, but have gotten back on track with some easy to prepare meals. A Dozen Cousins has wonderful Cuban black beans, and Taylor's has a wonderful broccoli salad. Easy peasy!

I also buy prepacked hard boiled eggs these days, as I need things to be easy right now, especially my lower carb food options!