Monthly Archives: February 2007

February 23, 2007 — Just 4 Today


Posted by katiebird

Just 4 Today logoJust 4 Today, take my fiber supplement twice (done once!), drink 2 liters of water (I’ve drunk about 1/3!! AND did the whole 2 liters yesterday) and weigh myself (done). And walk 3 times today for 15 minutes each time (3415!). Just today.

What are you going to do today?

Ruminations

I’ve been thinking about the changes I’ve made since I started my 3415 plan.  By breaking my walks into smaller segments, I’ve been actually DOING it (rather than waiting for a better time – which doesn’t always come.)  And I think I’m better organized this week.

Part of it, I’m sure, is that I can think (finally) because I’m not sick.  But the other part is because I plan my time from walk to walk….

And those smaller goals actually get accomplished!


February 22, 2007 — Just 4 Today


Posted by katiebird

Just 4 Today logoJust 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice (ONCE!!), drink 2 liters of water (about 1/3), walk 3 miles (yesterday & the day before I walked OVER 3 miles), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

What are you going to do today?

3415 at work

So for the 3415 program has worked terrifically! I aim for walking at 10, 12 & 3 — and yesterday one of my co-workers called at 3 to see if I was still planning on a walk!

The only drawback is that we’ve been walking on the upper level of the parking garage right outside our building and the surface is covered in something horrible. I feel like I’m covered in cement by the end of the day. Still — it’s so easy to walk there, it’s almost worth it. I think I’ll by some extra slacks and clothes that are rugged enough to be washed after every-single day…

The Sugars (Eating for Diabetes)

Also, I’ve been testing my blood sugar with extreme regularity (10 times yesterday & the day before) and it’s getting better since I’ve been so much stricter. The day before yesterday EVERY test was above 150 (but below 170 — so that’s not as horrible as it could be.) But yesterday it was almost always below 130 (except for once not long after lunch.) And a couple of times down below 105 (which is normal.) Still it hovered between 110 & 125 most of the day. Which I think is a little high.

This morning it was 100 when I woke up. And I can tell things are still a little rocky. I just checked and after eating breakfast an hour ago, I’m at 184! Which is terrible. I’ll check again when I get to work. But I can see that I’ve really left things to drift for way too long.


February 21, 2007 — Just 4 Today


Posted by katiebird

Just 4 Today logoJust 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice (done it once so far!), drink 2 liters of water (about 1/3), walk 3 miles (yesterday, nearly 4 all told), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

The bad news is that some time ago I got in the habit of walking several blocks down the street to a diner/bakery for a cup of coffee and occasionally getting a treat at the bakery. It’s like my brain shuts off when I’m in there and because I like these people and it smells good, I just HAVE to buy an apple fritter. It’s insane, really. Do you know how many calories there are in an apple fritter? I just looked it up yesterday: 650.

650 calories in an apple fritter

And that is more, way more, than enough to ruin your life. So I walked 4 miles yesterday, so what? That still left 250 calories completely untouched from the fritter. And (because sometime yesterday I snapped back into focus) I also tested my blood sugar — it was high-ish for the rest of the day (160.)

Here’s the thing, I was sick for a long time with that sinus infection. And during that time stopped posting here. I think I gradually drifted into some “I’m sick I can do something enjoyable” habits. But now I’m well, I’m accountable and I’m not here to tell you about the fried pasteries I’m eating. And I’m not here to lie.

So also (just today) I’m going to work on getting my focus back.

What are you going to do today?