Dear Ms Joggers,

I just wanted to update you on my saga of a life!

I ordered from the Mayo Clinic The Diabetic Diet Book. This will really help me more than any other diet book as it won't feature foods and recipes that I cannot have and should have a lot of information as it 217 pages long.

Along with it comes a journal where I track everything for 10 weeks. My doctor is very excited about me taking this initiative.

I started insulin 2 weeks ago and have already gained 4 pounds! I am going to control what goes in my mouth so insulin will be unnecessary.

Lastly, I called the gym right across the street and go on Wednesday for my orientation. It is really great because my insurance pays for it as long as I go at least 8 times a month. Can you believe that? It is open 24 hours which will be helpful to me as I can't sleep at night and I can do my work
outs then. I like the idea that there will be few people there to see me. I may only, at first, be able to walk the treadmill for 5 minutes before I need a break and some water and then start again, and I would hate for people to see that.

It is a very safe neighborhood and it has an electronic key so no one gets in unless they are a member and a staff person is always there.

Today my depression is lessened. I think it is because I'm excited about this new program. The exercise will also really improve my mood, I'm sure.
Maybe someday (and I mean it) I may have toned arms like Michelle Obama.

Let me know how you are doing!!