Happy Halloween

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Oh My Gosh!

  Wow, so I've been on this journey for a while, and small things make me happy.  This was a shocking week.  I would have told you that I was doing GREAT managing my diabetes, but sadly, numbers don't lie...

Halloween TransformationA Minneapolis Wedding Photographer documents her Fitness Journey

   Last week, I had blood work done.  Neither came out as I had hoped or expected.  Thursday, I had my lipids done.  Now, overall, my cardiac risk assessment is still good and within acceptable ranges, but I went from a 1.1 to a 4.3 with a total Cholesterol or 353.  Up almost 100 points from 2 years ago.  

  That leaves me to know that my blood sugars and my A1c, are not where they should be, so I tested that.  In March, I was a 6.5.  My goal is always a sub 6.  But I've been good, or so I thought, and I know that wedding season is hard on me.  My results almost brought tears to my eyes, a 7.7! I can't even tell you the last time it's been that high!

My A1cA Mid West Wedding Photographer, battles Diabetes

  So reality set in.  I've made excuses for the cake and goodies I've ate at weddings.  I convinced myself that the roller coaster I've been on with my BG hasn't been that bad, but numbers don't lie.  It's time for a wake up call!

  As for Halloween, check out my 2 year transformation!  Thanks to my friend Amanda for the "gun show" pic!!

Halloween TransformationA Minneapolis Wedding Photographer documents her Fitness Journey