Nicotine

My blood sugars have been higher than usual- I took off the nictotine patch as nicotine raises my blood sugars.

My BS was 165 post lunch. I know they have been higher past few weeks but I’m working on lowering my sugar levels! I use my net diary to count calories and macro nutrients. I get a ball park figure on my carbs.  It’s a great app!

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Anyway back to the nicotine… I used the patch for a week and with my determination, I don’t see the need to keep continuing. I have quit cold turkey in the past and the first week was always the worst. I’ve gone back to smoking because I wanted to… I missed it. IT was my best friend. No more! I’M my new best friend!

Looking forward to lower boood sugars and better health! One meal, day, and habit at a time. I can do it!

Stuff

Dating myself 

There just something about taking care of yourself. 

I’m single and have been for quite a few years. I’ve dated here and there but nothing worth writing about. It’s usually when I’m on the dating scene, I shave (gulp), make better eating choices and overall take better care of myself. But the last couple of months I’ve started a new skin care regimen, bought new clothes and yes started taking care of myself physically and boy it FEELS GOOD! 

When I get into my depressions I have to look back on this entry to remind myself to take steps, baby steps to get back to believing I’m worth it! 

Day 2

Woke up feeling tired and sluggish. Pretty sure the weather has a great affect,

but I did do  my workout! 💪

 

Fasting BS: 135. Just a few shower weeks ago it would be around 110. My body starting to shut down.  Last night 1.5 post it was 256!  I admit I haven’t been testing so these numbers are shocking me. Feet (toes )hurting more.

“I can do it!” I will take care of myself! I WILL improve my health!

Day 9- no cigarettes!  Smoking DOES raise blood sugars.

I will NOT have a muffin (again) for breakfast this morning   I can do it! 💪 I AM strong!

I like to do it in the dark
Zantrex to help me along.
MORNING WORK OUT

 

 

 

Yes I can

I was so proud of myself when I put this bench together all by myself. Although thinking now, it’s not surprising as that’s me. I don’t count on anyone at all and don’t ask for help. In any case, yes, I use this baby almost every day and in between sets I will walk in place or around the room. It’s a nice break from my cardio machines.

Day 1

I’ve been overweight and unhealthy for a long time.  Today I decided to post my journey to share but mostly for me!

I’m not a writer or blogger but I’m excited to start my journey and record what I feel will help me move along and progress; besides I have plenty of free time since I’m single and don’t care to go out. This brings me to a delicate topic in life… LIFE… I haven’t been living it! I want to live it. I need to live it I deserve to LIVE!

As I move along in my journaling I hope to share my thoughts and feelings as this is VERY hard for me. I’m an independent strong woman EXCEPT in taking care of my health.  As I’m getting older I tend to keep more to myself-I’m more of a listener so I believe this is going to help me tremendously.

Fair warning,  I won’t be proof reading for proper English and punctuation; this journal is to help ME, MYSELF, and yes I, break down these brick walls that completely and immediately surround me!

photography of brickwall
Photo by Fancycrave.com on Pexels.com

The Journey Begins

Changing my life!

 

I can do it! 💪  I will do it 👊 I am doing it!

 

Coco’s journal 📓 

I need a way to express my life and how I’m taking steps to change it.

Posts will be short and may not always be to the point. Not out for a blog award lol

don’t wish for it. Work for it.
On my wall in my home gym

Smile. Always smile! 😀 it will make your day brighter & possibly someone else’s!