Hi all,
Well, I've finally decided I have to face it-4 years after being diagnosed with type II and trying my best to ignore it, thinking it would fade away of its own accord...and of course, you all know it hasn't. I've had momentary episodes of paying attention to my health, but they've all been eclipsed by my falling back into self-pity and denial. Now, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.
Here's the short sketch-I'm a 52-year-old mom of 7, have been a high school music teacher for 29 years, learning to live with and manage diabetes, low thyroid, and severe anemia. Taking 5 meds each day-or, more to the point, SHOULD be taking 5 meds per day. And for whatever reason, something over the past few weeks has finally made me decide to turn the corner, get moving, get reading, get eating right, get healthy-so here I am.
I'm ready to be challenged and I know I'll learn a lot here, and hopefully receive the encouragement I need to stay positive and begin this journey with renewed enthusiasm!
Well, I've finally decided I have to face it-4 years after being diagnosed with type II and trying my best to ignore it, thinking it would fade away of its own accord...and of course, you all know it hasn't. I've had momentary episodes of paying attention to my health, but they've all been eclipsed by my falling back into self-pity and denial. Now, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.
Here's the short sketch-I'm a 52-year-old mom of 7, have been a high school music teacher for 29 years, learning to live with and manage diabetes, low thyroid, and severe anemia. Taking 5 meds each day-or, more to the point, SHOULD be taking 5 meds per day. And for whatever reason, something over the past few weeks has finally made me decide to turn the corner, get moving, get reading, get eating right, get healthy-so here I am.
I'm ready to be challenged and I know I'll learn a lot here, and hopefully receive the encouragement I need to stay positive and begin this journey with renewed enthusiasm!