Hello everyone...
I have been extremely happy with the weather in Sacramento this year. It's been a very mild summer to date...only a few days near or over the 100 degree mark. But a few more days in the mid-80's or even upper 70's since the first day of summer rolled around a few weeks ago. The mornings and evenings are nice and cool and the temperature difference between the high and the low for any particular day can be as much as 45 degrees or so. That's freaking awesome!
I have an update for my 'Fifty for Fifty' campaign...I have hit the 20 pound mark as of this past Monday. I haven't broadcast it too much because my weight is still fluctuating. I'm doing well and I'm keeping my workouts going, but the diet has not been as rigid as when I first started. Especially since we lost Dorothy Brisbane last week to cancer...I've not been as focused as I was. But, I do know that I will get back on track in the next week or two, so I haven't worried about it too much.
The most positive news out of this diet and exercise program is that my blood glucose level has been WELL within normal each and every day for the entire month of July. The highest my sugars have been was 147...and that was about 2 hours after eating a pasta dinner. My average fasting sugar level is 102...it's been amazing! I had blood work two weeks ago and my A1C level has dropped to 6.6. It has gone from well over 11 to 6.6 in the last 7 months. I have a follow up appointment with my doctor on August 4th to discuss taking me off one of my diabetes medications. I am currently on one Januvia and Metformin per day. We may take me off of Januvia all together. We'll see how it goes, but I'm very happy that my glucose levels have stabilized so much.
My blood pressure has also dropped dramatically...in fact, it's dropped so much that I have had to come off one of the medications because I was getting dizzy.
I've picked up the weights again as well. I'm trying to get my muscle tone back and I've been doing really well with my aerobics six days per week. I have very few doubts that I will meet my goal of 250 pounds by November 30th. I'm currently hovering at 280 lbs.
Have a blessed day and keep me in your thoughts and prayers!
