Fell off the wagon but got back on

CrazyGramma · #1 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 06:39 AM

Welcome to all the new members during the last few weeks! Geezuz...I was on an 8 week road to fabulous control and then just fell off the wagon. Truth be told "I tripped over 2 cupcakes". My new neighbor brought over the cupcakes. I ate 2 and then fell of the wagon. Having learned a few things about myself by being involved in this forum - I told my daughter to put them in the car and drive them away. I hit the rollercoaster for a few weeks and cannot believe how crappy I feel on high carb and how exhausted I feel from hypos. Nice thing about education is that it only took me a couple days to get control back. I am definately an "all or nothing" kind of gal. So my point really is no matter how long you've been at it - fabulous control is worth the work. There are many very active members here that are very knowledable and motivated. For anyone out there who struggles my advice is learn it and do it. I'm back and can see that I have a lot of reading to do!

adiantum · #2 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 06:51 AM

I'm glad to see your back on track gramma

davef · #3 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 06:56 AM

Welcome back, you have made some very good points and I'm sure they will be of support and comfort to those struggling at the moment. The fact that you can stumble but pick yourself up and brush yourself of and get back in control is great.

Well done,

Penny · #4 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 06:59 AM

We all fall off sometimes.

If I eat a potato or a little rice, or "Heaven Forbid" a little fast food, I have to fight to get back in control. The most likely thing to cause me to fall would be cookies. Good to know you got back on!

kgm0612 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 07:14 AM

I fell off the wagon last night by eating PIZZA! LOL

Karen

shiftzor · #6 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 04:53 PM

I have been eating lots of chocolate and other bad things recently. Most of the fun isn't in the fall it’s in the getting back on. All is not lost.

alicat61 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 06:08 PM

Hi,
I can relate to what you say. It is a constant battle at times to stay on top of the diet part. It should be easy as you feel so much better when you stay away from the so called bad foods(BUT Why do they taste so nice !!)

I fall off the waggon often but as long as we hop back on and try our best. We are only human and as I love to quote Nobodys perfect and I'm definatly not a NOBODY

BriOnH · #8 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 08:57 PM

Hi Gramma, pleasure to read your post. I assume you have had some problems with control and ups and downs. I am not sure what defines as falling off the wagon relatively speaking, but I think we all deserve to splurge once in a while.

Lizzie G · #9 (**permalink**) 05-23-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BriOnH

Hi Gramma, pleasure to read your post. I assume you have had some problems with control and ups and downs. I am not sure what defines as falling off the wagon relatively speaking, but I think we all deserve to splurge once in a while.

I agree. It saddens me to see people feeling guilty about these things. Gramma, dont beat yourself up, a couple of cupcakes in a balanced diet isnt a terrible thing, especially if you are active and make good choices the majority of the time. Im always saying this to people, but if you eat chocolate (and with me it really doesnt seem to make any difference what % cocoa), as long as it doesnt contain caramel or wafer (so just have the solid chocolate), the fat in there slows the release of glucose right down, and i find it has a really gentle effect on me and matches my novorapid nicely with the tiniest of peaks (a lot better than white rice or bagels or anything like that). i know everyone is not the same but i think this is a pretty common response to chocolate (i think the GI is similar to wholewheat bread).

CrazyGramma · #10 (**permalink**) 05-23-2008, 07:39 AM

I have been blessed with a positive attitude about life in general so the ups and downs of diabetes have been tolerable. Hooking up with you folks on the forum has been facinating. I feel like I am behind the times and would like to blame the medical people for that but I am fully aware of my resistance and non-compliance which takes the form of "don't tell me what to do". I was just bumbling along on my merry way and then the grandbaby came into our lives and I noticed that I just couldnt keep up with him. So here I am making all kinds of changes not to mention attitude being number one. I have always had adequte control. What I find especially facinating is how contol is all about the math. Now I want excellent control.
Dont worry LizzieG, my 2 week return to willy nilly bolusing just proved to me that being lazy just aint worth it! I love rice, bagels, chocolate and licorice. I am going to eat those due to my aversion to being denied any food. BUT I will measure and calculate in the zillion of factors necessary. And not too often. I'll get fat.
Brian - when I'm off the wagon, I am really off the wagon. Big Mac with no testing and a "lets try 5 units" is a clue..That behavior is crazy.
I heard a radio clip (Canadian) that stated that under 50% of diabetics do not have contol of their blood sugars along with some comment on how the government isnt putting attention on it etc. I wonder if its true.

Many years ago I joined a D group. The first thng the leader said was "remember we are not diabetics, we are people with diabetes". My first thought was "oh no...denial...ers. I gotta get outta here."

For anyone who stuggles - try and find a way to work thru the barriers and find a way to feel good and healthy.

Lizzie G · #11 (**permalink**) 05-23-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyGramma

I have been blessed with a positive attitude about life in general so the ups and downs of diabetes have been tolerable. Hooking up with you folks on the forum has been facinating. I feel like I am behind the times and would like to blame the medical people for that but I am fully aware of my resistance and non-compliance which takes the form of "don't tell me what to do". I was just bumbling along on my merry way and then the grandbaby came into our lives and I noticed that I just couldnt keep up with him. So here I am making all kinds of changes not to mention attitude being number one. I have always had adequte control. What I find especially facinating is how contol is all about the math. Now I want excellent control.
Dont worry LizzieG, my 2 week return to willy nilly bolusing just proved to me that being lazy just aint worth it! I love rice, bagels, chocolate and licorice. I am going to eat those due to my aversion to being denied any food. BUT I will measure and calculate in the zillion of factors necessary. And not too often. I'll get fat.
Brian - when I'm off the wagon, I am really off the wagon. Big Mac with no testing and a "lets try 5 units" is a clue..That behavior is crazy.
I heard a radio clip (Canadian) that stated that under 50% of diabetics do not have contol of their blood sugars along with some comment on how the government isnt putting attention on it etc. I wonder if its true.

Many years ago I joined a D group. The first thng the leader said was "remember we are not diabetics, we are people with diabetes". My first thought was "oh no...denial...ers. I gotta get outta here."

For anyone who stuggles - try and find a way to work thru the barriers and find a way to feel good and healthy.

good for you! you have such a positive attitude and thats what we need!

desperado · #12 (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 02:32 PM

Gramma , I can sure relate to your all or nothing about eating . I recently fell of the wagon and got run over by a stampeed of horses when I tried to get back up

IF I don't keep it in my house I won't eat itand I have a tendency to put DH ahead of myself with his heart disease a good excuse ,NOT...
At work I keep forgetting to bring my insulin . So I am paying the price for this laziness of mine .

CrazyGramma · #13 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 05:27 PM

Yes, Desparado, it is a good stratagie to not have the foods that tip you over in the house. I have 3 little peanut butter cups that are calling me right now. I bought them for the grandbaby but he doesnt need them either so no more of that. I always have ice cream in the house tho. Laziness does get me in trouble but trying to have a future orientation helps.

Penny · #14 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 06:06 PM

I try not to have things around that I "love" and know I should not eat. If the grandkids are going to be here, I get just enough to cover their visit. I tell Hubby if he wants pie or cake to go someplace and eat a piece. Today, I messed up big time. Took the granddaughter shopping for a bathing suit, she wanted pizza. It was just so much cheaper to buy a whole one than a slice or two for her ($5 for a large 1 topping). I tested, was only 105, but did not havwe my Novolog with me. I figured I could take it when I got home....WRONG! I took 2 small slices, cut them each in two, and ate 3 of those pieces. Four hours and 30 units of Novolog later, I am still 203!

I even walked for the better part of an hour and drank a couple cups of water. If I am going to fall off the wagon, I think I will stick to cookies!