It’s that time of year again. Around about now I’m reminded of the past as well as who I used to be – and for a
Tag: Diabetes
2019 and beyond
Good grief I’m cold. Although I love having a significantly smaller posterior these days what I’m not so keen on is having hands and feet
Lontong Sayur
There’s something about the tastes and sounds of a place (which you call home when you’re away from it) that can immediately pull you right
Very damp
Despite the absolutely awful weather today I’ve still been out and about putting in the miles. The inclement skies have tested my recent statements about
Triggers and target outcome
I may be a target member (currently lapsed) but I’ll be completely honest and say that I’ve been like a cat on hot bricks about
Eyeballs
Today I have a digital eye screening for diabetic retinopathy. Since I probably won’t be able to write much shortly I’m typing this as I
Elvis is cute
The day stared with a bit of a surprise. I noticed a slip of paper by my front door telling me that a neighbour had
Something I love.
Occasionally something happens at just the right moment in time – and at precisely the juncture that it’s needed in your life to remind you
The fast fix
It’s been a while since I wrote a post where I felt anger was the motivating factor – but as I type I must admit
Sausages and weight loss.
The human body is sometimes an opaque conundrum – and you can really tie yourself up in knots worrying about is confusing behaviour. It really
Part Four: Group love
Before you start reading it’s probably a good idea that you recap on Part One (here) Part Two (here) and Part Three (here). By now you
Sugarpocalypse
I noticed the other day (whilst indulging in my usual passion) that Starbucks have changed their shelf edge product labelling and are now displaying the
Yay for maintenance
I slept like a log last night. I wasn’t stressed or worried about losing weight at all – which I’m honestly not sure how I
Diabetes and medication update – the results are in!
Although the day started in the dark with dawn bringing only rain and grey skies it’s turned into an afternoon that’s infinitely more palatable. The
2017 retrospective (part two)
(Part one here) July The seventh month of the year is a big one and starts with me in unfamiliar territory. My teens. I haven’t managed
May the 4th
Today is a decidedly odd day – but in a really good way. My morning at work started with my manager walking into the small
Unexpectedly belted at nineteen
There are many things to be thankful for. If you think positively then the universe often provides – and sometimes way more generously than even
Security blanket
It’s fair to say that this week and last have been ones where I feel I’ve really struggled to remain on course. I mean this
Boiling the ocean
After I wrote yesterday’s blog I started thinking about my early posts. As I’ve said a few times before here, although I love that people
Diabetes progress report
There are few more gratifying things in life than seeing the long term benefits of choices you’ve made come home to roost. Real, lasting change
