Out of control

[mikel60]

Hi folks,
I'm back and trying again. I beat alcohol (ODAAT - 11 years) and cigarettes but food is killing me. I must do this and Jack, you amaze me with your diligence. I'm putting my laptop on the kitchen table and hitting this site for inspiration each time I head for the cupboard.

Three days in a row my diabetic BG has been over 300, which is becoming quite a regular occurence. I'm 47 with two very young kids (Sheila - 3 and Liam - 1) and if I don't stop, my last years will be miserable. I MUST DO THIS!! It's all food. When I control my diet, my numbers go down, as does my weight.

Hoping to get and give support.



Mike in Boston
Yay Red Sox!!
Go Celtics!!
Boo Patriots.

[smiling jack]

Glad to see you back Mike and answered you on the other thread. Good luck, you have a lot to live for, and you will get self-discipline and self-esteem if you just keeping checking in daily on the 100 day thread.

I know.....because that's what I am getting from doing it.

[barb dwyer]

wow mikel ...

Liam .. is 1???????????????????/

I remember your post that Liam ... arrived. How kewl IS that that I remember that at all?>????

ok - let's get going on this thing. I'm borderlining right now and need to take off some ... so what're we gonna do?

[mikel60]

Hey Barb!
Good to see you down here, too. I had posted a reply to you last week but it must have gotten lost in the recent meltdown. In terms of battling this eating thing... I think I've gotta use the same steps that got me sober. I've also joined a gym... but need to get there if it is going to work. Good to see you here.
Mike
ps Liam's one and walking! He's tearing the house up! It's great!!

[Nina Kay]

Hi Mike,
I'm glad to see you back. I haven't been around here much lately, either. You sure do have some really young little ones. They sure are some really important reasons for you to get and stay healthy. They're gonna really need you around and active for a long time to come. I've been running a daycare in my home and I sure do know how much health and energy it takes to deal with little ones. You can do this and nows the time. Keep coming back.

[cupowater]

Originally Posted by smiling jack

if you just keeping checking in daily on the 100 day thread.

What is the 100 day thread???

[cupowater]

Never mind! I see what it is!!!

[mike_mass]

Mike...prayers out to you from the hamlet of Worcester an hour or so west.

[barb dwyer]

hi Mikel -

yeah - it musta got lost (the pm you sent) I've been online researching the *sigh* hypoglycemic diet ... I need to tell you - when I moved from GA to MT - I was 260lbs. I took the only job I could find - cleaning hotel rooms - and in a year's time - lost 100 lbs - and was no more diabetic.

I can't take a job like that now too may arthritic injuries and all that - but I also can NOT do a gym. So MY plan is to get dropped off at the bottom of the hill I live on - and force myself to walk home every day.

When it's above zero, that is.

Of course, eating myself into a STUPOR on Charistmas Day didn't help -
but may as well go out with a bang - not a whimper.
:rof

So have you actually GONE to said gym yet?

I agree with working the steps - this hasn't becime a 'thing' with me - until Beloved died last month. I'm ;retty much 'white knuckling' it right now - trying to get a handle on things.

Praying . A LOT.

[mikel60]

Hi all,
Thanks for the replies. Yeah, Barb, I actually have gotten to the gym a few times - have not tackled the Nautilus yet - and this morning I walked 2 1/2 miles along the Charles River. Your walking up the hill seems like a good plan. Unfortunately the holidays have seen no improvement in my eating. Christmas buffets, Old Country Buffet and Ti-tin Chinese Buffet have been my road to perdition. I had planned to go to OA yesterday, but went skating with my daughter instead - priorities. And also thanks for the prayers Mike Mass - I worked over in the railroad yard in Worcester for a few years back in the early nineties. Well, back at it.
Mike

[dave47]

Glad you are enjoying life Mike, partial to a buffet myself-that has to stop.Think your weight is at a level that you can afford to enjoy yourself from time to time.
I do loads of walking but haven't been to a gym in years. My brother is very fit and wants me to tackle a half marathon with him next Summer, i think that is a step too far but the idea has been planted. Best wishes to you and your family for a happy new year, Dave.

[mikel60]

Hey Dave,
I'm hoping to make the gym every morning. My weight is a bit high (205) but it is my diabetes that really has me concerned. My Blood Sugar has been over 300 for almost a week now. It should run about 80-100. Not good. Walking really helps to bring it down, but was ineffective this morning. I hoped I haven't crossed some sort of line where that means more meds. i've gotta buckle down. Thanks for the continued support.
Mike

[Nina Kay]

I really hope that you haven't crossed that line too, Mike. Just don't give up. There may still be time. Just do what's healthy each day, just for that one day. One hour at a time by the clock if you have to. It sounds like you are at a really important stage. You can do this, you know. You are still very young. By all means, make the most of it while you still can. I'll be praying for you that you don't cross any lines any time soon. Just do the next healthy thing. ((((((((((((((((Supportive Hugs))))))))))))))

[mikel60]

Thanks Nina! That's my new plan. Right now, it is one hour at a time!
Mike

[dave47]

My apologies Mike, forgot about the diabetes.