Last year starting at the beginning of November and all the way up to Thanksgiving I wrote a quick little blurb at the end of each evening post telling something that I am thankful for. Â When I challenged myself to do this last year, I thought it would be hard to do….It wasn’t. Â I found myself looking each day for something I was thankful for. Â I loved having the “attitude of gratitude”. Â That’s why this year I decided to do it again.
Today I am thankful for my health. Â Anyone who is around me all the time might laugh when I say that as it seems each time I go to the doctor I get some result back that tells me I am not as healthy as I might want…it’s true, I am not what I once was and honestly, I’m not going to get my 20 year old self back. Â That’s okay with me….I like my 48 year self even if it comes with the body I now have.
I told you that last time I went to the doctor I came home with a wrist brace and instructions to take it easy on my wrist as carpel tunnel was likely coming my way. Â What I didn’t tell you was that my family history of diabetes caught up with me too. Â I’ve been pre-diabetic for 5 years. Â In there I had some good days and some not so good days. Â Initially when I was first told years ago, I lost weight and then slowly, it’s came back to find me.
With this new diagnosis I told the doctor I wasn’t ready to go the crazy diet route again. Â I am more than willing to watch what I eat, but at this point, on this very day, I am not interested in loosing weight. Â If it happens while I watch what I eat…great. Â If it doesn’t great. Â Will I always have this attitude?…maybe. Â I am taking one day at a time.
I am doing exactly what the dietitian told me. Â I am keeping my carbs between 90 and 180 a day. Â During the week, it’s closer to 90..on the weekend, it creeps up but stays below the 180. Â I am taking my meds (no insulin) and taking my blood sugar when I am suppose to (only a couple times a week). Â I am also working to get a little more active. Â That’s enough for now. Â I refuse to get so obsessed with a diet that I end up hating my body and hating my life. Â I’ve done that before and it’s no fun for me or the people around me.
Once we get moved into the house I might change my mind and be a little more strict but for now…this is good. Â It’s okay that I take one day at a time.
In light of all that, I am still thankful for my health. Â None of what I told you is a death sentence and none of it will keep me from doing the things I want to do. Â I am thankful that my body has gotten me to 48 many people aren’t afforded that luxury.
Today, I am thankful for my health.
Thanks. Ive been mia on my blog and you have inspired me.
I am thankful I found your blog Jo as you inspire me also
My sentiments exactly! Thanks for the affirmation and inspiration.
I sure know what you mean by the crazy diet thing. At 66 I’ve given those up. I do watch what I eat and get some exercise in, mostly walking. I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes 9 years ago and for the last 4 years I have taken no medicine. I control it with diet and exercise. So it can be done. I don’t sweat the weight, it comes off slooooowly. Good luck on your journey with diabetes and I love your house and your blog.
I’m 62 and have also just been diagnosed as pre-diabetic, but like you, I think it could be a LOT worse. So I’m thankful I only have arthritis and a few other minor aches and pains!