Today is the first day of the rest of your life....

None of us have posted for a while, but, for at least ONE of us, that has to come to a halt.

In September, I was told I am prediabetic.  I was put on medication that, at first, was helping.  Then I get into moments where my blood sugar gets worse, and I get more medication.  This summer, I have restricted carbs, mostly cutting out "bad carbs" while still consuming a few "good" carbs.  And yet, my blood sugar continues to rise.

I think I know the ultimate solution, especially if I want to get off the medicine.  I must lose weight.  To add in to that, I must exercise. 

I went to Disney World at the end of June.  There was a lot of food -- and, yes, a lot of it was NOT good for me.  But, with the massive amount of walking done, my weight was down from around 220 to 213 when we returned.  I am eating less at home than I was, fresh foods (especially fruits and veggies -- yay for summer!), but I'm not doing all the walking.  So far, 215.4. 

I have trouble with weight, yes.  I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, which makes my thyroid underproduce and makes it extremely difficult to lose weight with a diet and helps to kill energy levels.  I have sleep apnea, which doesn't help either -- and even worse, my allergies this year have been so incredibly awful that I couldn't use my cpap.  Talk about being tired and unmotivated!

But this morning, my blood glucose reading when I woke up was 295. 

Sure, I could blame other things.  I could blame that there is quite a bit of stress around the house.  I could blame that I've been sick recently.  But I think the blame is in the weight.

So, starting Monday, I will begin a new diet/exercise program: Richard Simmons' Project HOPE. 

Why Monday?  Because you always HAVE to prepare for these things.  There is a list of things you are allowed to eat, and you have to stock up and make sure you are prepared for this.  So, I'm giving myself three days to get prepared.  I may lean towards a detox these three days, too, although the first week will kind of do it on its own. 

Background on the program:  Project HOPE is a 90 day challenge.  It comes with an exercise regimen that is not just the old Sweatin' to the Oldies-style cardio but also has toning exercises worked in.  It has a food plan, of course, and the old Foodmover has become electronic.

But, the biggest thing with ANY exercise, diet, whatever program is that you have to use it. 

I need motivation and encouragement.  I will weigh in on Monday morning, then once again every Monday morning after that.  I will attempt to post here daily. 

And if you stumble across my blog and can be positive and motivational...I invite you to stay. 

This is the first day of the rest of my life, and I have a plan.  Now, to set it in motion.