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To get back on track

ladybird64

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Help please. I am going through a rather difficult time at the moment and have not been able to pay as much attention to my health as I should do, I have felt quite unwell for a few weeks.

I haven't been checking my bg's but have done it twice over the past 2 days, 10.0 and 9.9 this morning. I'm not eating at set times for practical reasons and feel completely wiped out, totally exhausted. I need to get this sorted quickly and have bought a whole heap of green stuff today to try and get some nourishing food inside me but will not have much time to sit and eat it, let alone cook it.
I know I need exercise, tried to do some walking today but couldn't manage it, I felt like I was going to pass out. I am limited to how much I can do as I have other things that need my attention at present but any suggestion to kick start my energy, anything at all would be welcome.

Thanks x
 
Not sure what to suggest Ladybird, but will give it thought and meanwhile give you my best wishes. You have to believe things will get better,
Grazer
 
When you do have a bit of time, chop those veggies - try to do it while listening to some pleasant music, or bring them and sit in the sofa and just chill while doing it.

Use frozen spinach, brocolli etc - things that are good and if they're frozen from fresh, they work too.

If you have an hour sometime, cook up a vegetable soup and freeze it in portions.

Carry some almonds with you - they're rich in vit E, calcium and good stuff including fat, but very low in carb.

Have some babybel cheese to take with you, and some chopped up veg like sticks of celery, cucumber, carrots if you tolerate them.

Cook dinner for two days when you're at it - if it then doesn't fit in, stick in in the freezer for next time. Pork chops in cream/tomato sauce with onion, leek, pepperfruits, shrooms for instance. Into oven, does itself once the chops are browned.

Stir fry's are easy once the veg is chopped.

Take some time, just two minutes here and there to breathe. Breathe, think of some place nice - a good holiday location, a special smile, something you achieved. Deep breaths. Maybe with a good cup of tea?

Dance a little bit on the living room floor, tap your toes to some scottish music, tidy up an old box of something, do light stretching exercises or pray/meditate.

I hope you feel better soon.

-M
 
(((((())))))

Can you get any support with all the other things going on to give you a bit of a break?

And in terms of your health, can you just try and take baby steps to get back in control of things? Like, tomorrow plan to have a good breakfast and aim to go for a walk for just 10 mins. And just take it slowly, one step at a time.

Sending you a massive hug and please keep posting xxxx
 
Thank you x

I'm dealing with a bereavement at the moment and there isn't anybody else who can manage things for me, I have to do the legal side of things on my own, organising the funeral etc. This involves a lot of travelling on the tube and is knocking me for 6, especially as I don't feel too good anyway.

I had some lasagne and salad last night and was pleased to see that my bg was down to 6.3 this morning..I'm afraid I still don't feel so hot, the energy level hasn't risen at all.
I have to go to my mums flat today (she passed away last week) to get some stuff organised but am taking some of the veg with me to cook while I'm there. I don't feel like doing it but will give it a go, I guess it can only help to make me feel a bit more healthy. Not sure how far I can get with the exercise but will try and gentle walk as suggested, I will take it at my own pace.

Will grab some cheese en route to mums too. Thanks again. x
 
Hi Ladybird64,

Just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss and just know that many of us are thinking of you right now xxxxxx

Warm regards and big hugs

Sandra
 
sorry to hear you're having a rough time of it Ladybird. The stress will be playing havoc with your levels - try not to worry about them for now, you'll get them back on track soon enough

take care

S
 
Ladybird
try keeping a diary.
It might help you
Hana
 
I am so sorry for your loss. I think you need to try and be kind to yourself and try your best.



big hugs x x
 
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