Diagnosed as prediabetic, went into tailspin of eating sensibly on a smaller plate between cakes. I've either got a deathwish or am childishly defiant...probably both.
I wondered if a glucose monitor on my arm might shock some sense into me. What do monitor users think? (I don't need judgemental comments just useful ones please. I already know I am an idiot).
I went for a hug emoji, but you made me laugh, too. Between cakes, really...! Hilarious. But yeah.... The moment you're told you can't or shouldn't this-or-that-or-the-other, a lot of us respond with "We'll see about that!", or worse, "HOLD MY BEER!" Call it denial, call it stupid... I just call it being human and responding from a place of trauma and grief, really.
Yeah, I do think a monitor would help you. Seeing the actual numbers and the immediate effect might be the reality-check you need to get on the wagon, and stay there for the bulk of the time. (We all step or topple off at some point or another, the trick is getting back on!). But really... You're already making better choices, as you're seeing what the problem is and asking others for help finding a solution.
You'll be okay.
Jo