What's this? A whole thread on diet and exercise? Where have I been?

Last spring the Doc got on me because my diabetic numbers were not good (read: very bad). Drastic action was called for.

A 12 step program for food control. None of the things that cause my blood sugar to spike: sugar, white flour, white rice, potatoes.

The potatoes hurt: I love 'em. Lately I have been experimenting with 1/4 potato at a time. Nope; doesn't work.

Exercise is part of the Rx, so I have been using my Y membership which has tended to languish. Elliptical trainer for a warm up, then a round on the nautilus circuit. Then I get to reward myself with the hot tub.

Have lost 22 lb; down a total of 35 lb. from my highest weight. Down 2 sizes. Since early spring. Same again, and I'll feel like a normal human being.

Insomnia hasn't been helping lately, and the shorter days are keeping me out of the garden more.

Thank you for this thread. Nothing works like support.