Grief

Wow, this year has been a real roller coaster. I recently lost someone very close to me, and am (understandably) struggling. I contacted my diabetes care team to ask if there is anything diabetes-related to expect.  They replied that when grief happens, blood sugar levels usually rise above their normal levels (which I had already been experiencing).  Within a few weeks, my blood sugars should start to improve.

I don't really know what else to say at the moment.  I am having a really hard time focusing, planning, and honestly just deciding what to do beyond things that are kind of on autopilot right now. Or things that need to get done.  Even the things I usually like to do I don't feel like doing.

So at this point, I'm going to put a pause on any goal-setting.  Right now I need the time to just be, and process, and get used to this new normal. 

Weight Updates for the Rest of September

Here are my weight updates for September:

Sept 18:

weight: 220.8 lbs
fat percentage: 496%
hydration: 34.6%
muscle: 24.8%
bone: 10.8%
cal: 2383

Sept 22:

weight: 220.8 lbs
fat percentage: 51.2%
hydration: 33.5%
muscle: 24.0%
bone: 10.8%
cal: 2383

Sept 25:

weight: 225.4 lbs
fat percentage: 52.2%
hydration: 32.8%
muscle: 23.5%
bone: 10.8%
cal: 2410

Weight Update for Sept 5

Well, happy fall everyone!  I know it's not technically fall yet, but the first week after Labour Day when the kids go back to school always feels like the start of fall to me.  I had a really good Labour Day weekend, but partied a little too much, as you can see by these numbers:

weight: 227.0 lbs
fat percentage: 52.7%
hydration: 32.5%
muscle: 23.3%
bone: 10.7%
cal: 2419

So now that summer is pretty much over, plus since life has become rather stressful recently (buying a house!), it's very important that I take care of myself.  So for the rest of this month, in an effort to rebuild some healthy habits that will help get me through this time and set me up for success once I move, I'm going to start the day with a short workout.  Every day for the rest of September.  A 10 minute workout is fine, but if I have time I will do longer.