A1C November 2019

Just got my A1C numbers back from my labs. They were 8.2. They are increasing my insulin by 5 units.

A1C

In January my A1C was 10.5. I had more bloodwork done yesterday. The nurse called this morning. My A1C was 8.1. I still have more work to do, but I am getting there.

A Year In Books 2019

In 2016, I started doing the "Year In Books" challenge after a friend of mine started doing it. The first year, I set a goal for myself to read twelve books. My reading desire comes in waves so I thought I could easily cover that many in a year. I ended up reading over fifty. When I was thinking about my challenge for 2017, I decided my goals would be fifty-two books. I had proven I could do at least one book a week. I surpassed that more than triple. The goal for 2018 was 75 books. As I am writing this, there are three days left of 2018 and I have completed over 150 books. This year, I think I will challenge myself to 100 books for 2019. Let's see how this goes! 


2019 Year In Books

1. Abigail's Adventure By Caroline Lee
2. Beulah's Brains By Kirsten Osbourne
3. Catalina's Cause By Sara Jolene
4. Dorthy's  Disasters By George H. McVey
5. Emmeline's Exile By Josephine Blake
6. Fae's Fantasy By Kay P. Dawson
7. Glory's Groom By Kathleen Ball
8. Harriet's Hope By Morgan Dawson
9. Imogene's Ingenuity By Reina Torres
10. Jessamine's Journal By Kirsten Osbourne

11. Katriona's Keeper By Lynn Winchester

12. Leanna's Light By Maxine Douglas

13. Mia's Misfits By Heidi VanLandingham

14. Nellie's Notions By Hildie McQueen

15. Olivia's Obligations By Peggy McKenzie

16. Phebe's Promise By Cathryn Chandler

17. Quinlan's Quest By Sylvia McDaniel

18. Rebecca's Renegade By Carra Copelin

19. Sally's Suitors By Laura Stapleton
20. Tillie's Theatre By Keira Barton

21. Uma's Umbrage By Dallis Adams

22. Vera's Virtues By Cissie Patterson

23. Wendi's Wish By Danni Roan

24. Yetta's Yearning By Michele Lindsay

25. Zara's Zephyr By Janelle Daniels

26. Always in Albuquerque By Kirsten Osbourne

27. Dating in Durango By Keira K Barton

28. Winning His Wife By George McVey

29. Making a Memory By Amelia Adams

30. Rugged Rock Climber By Amelia Adams

31. Maybe in Moab By Kirsten Osbourne

32. Abner's Adventure By Kirsten Osbourne

33. Caring for the Cowboy By Kit Morgan

34. Flirting in Flagstaff By Keira Barton

35. Sammy's Story By Kirsten Osbourne

36. Sage: Bride of Archer Ranch By Cindy Caldwell

37. Mail-Order Mother By Kirsten Osbourne

38. Books and Beaus By Mariann Spitzer

39. Invitation From Isla By Jo Noelle

40. Ryder Revisited By Pamela Kelley

41. Carter's Cowgirl By Melissa McClone

42. Addie's Adventurer By Amelia Adams

43. The Sailor and the School Teacher By Danni Roan

44. Librarian's Legend By Caroline Lee

45. Charmed in Charleston By Kirsten Osbourne

46. Tarragon By Cindy Caldwell

47. Scottish Siren By Kirsten Osbourne

48. Secret Sweetheart By Liz Isaacson

49. Haylee's Homecoming By Kay P. Dawson

50. Learning Her Lines By Amelia Adams

51. Amelia's Arrangement By Kirsten Osbourne

52. The Daring Debutante By Sara Jolene

53. The Hopeful Heart By Jaclyn Hardy

54. Resisting the Cowboy By Amy Gale

55. The Marvelous Mustanger By Danni Roan

56. Derek's Darling By Kirsten Osbourne

57. Mail-Order Miscreant By Kirsten Osbourne

58. The Western Wife By Keira K. Barton

59. Beauty and the Baker By Christine Sterling

60. Match for the Mayor By Jo Noelle 

61. The Reluctant Royal By Laura Bastian

62. The Boyfriend Borrower By Lindzee Armstrong

63. Mail Order Mommy By Kirsten Osbourne

64. The Minx Miner By Janelle Daniels

65. The Traveling Teacher By Kirsten Osbourne

66. The Blushing Bride By Jaclyn Hardy

67. The Singing Cowgirl By Kirsten Osbourne

68. The Musical Cowgirl By Kirsten Osbourne

69. The Shy Cowgirl By Kirsten Osbourne

70. The Charismatic Cowboy By Keira K.Barton

71. The Practical Pretender By Dani Roan

72. The Stunning Stylist By Sara Jolene

73. The Lucky Lady By Keira K. Barton

74. The Blacksmith's Bride By Laura Bastian

75. Calling Charlie By Pamela Kelley

76. Billionaire's Bargain By Caroline Lee

77. Landscaping Love By Liz Isaacson

78. Changing Dreams By Kirsten Osbourne

79. Remembering Romance By Kay Dawson

80. Riley's Reverend By Kirsten Osbourne

81. Summer Serenade By Melissa McClone

82. Star-Spangled Secret By Caroline Lee

83. Birthday Boyfriend By Liz Isaacson

84. Calico Cupid By Kay Dawson

85. Moonstruck Marine By Kirsten Osbourne

86. How Cancer Made Me a Mommy By Aly Taylor

87. Amish Baby Collection By Samantha Bayarr

88. The Pretend Princess By Lindzee Armstrong

89. The Destined Duchess By Janelle Daniels

90. Riding the Rails By Amelia Adams

91. Watching The Wrangler By Kit Morgan

92. Tempting the Tailor By Christine Sterling

93. Proposal By Post By  Jo Noelle

94. Designing Dreams By Kirsten Osbourne

95. Playboy's Promise By Caroline Lee

96. A Bunny Called Soup By Kristi Owing

97. Fall Fireside By Liz Isaacson

98. Flipping Dreams By Kirsten Osbourne

99. Wild West Wedding By Caroline Lee

100. Hannah's Home By Pamela Kelley
101. Healing Hearts By Kay Dawson
102. The Compelling Cowboy By Keira Barton

103. Honoring Her Heart By Amelia Adams

104. Nursing the Newcomer By Kit Morgan

105. The Dashing Groom By Jo Grafford
106. Dancing to the Altar By Christi Bortner
107. Finding Dreams By Kirsten Osbourne

108. Besotted in Branson By Keira Barton
109. Love Comes Prancing By Danni Roan

And Again

This blog is more for my information than anyone else's. I am starting Slim Fast again today. My blood sugar is completely out of control. In order to get things where they need to be I need to do something major. So here we go again.

A Year In Books 2018

In 2016, I started doing the "Year In Books" challenge after a friend of mine started doing it. The first year, I set a goal for myself to read twelve books. My reading desire comes in waves so I thought I could easily cover that many in a year. I ended up reading over fifty. When I was thinking about my challenge for 2017, I decided my goals would be fifty-two books. I had proven I could do at least one book a week. I surpassed that more than triple. As of now, I have read one hundred nineteen books and I still have a few days to go. For the next year, I am going to set my goal at seventy-five books. Let's see how that goes!!!

1. The Goose By Peggy L. Henderson
2. The Maid By Rachel Wesson
3. The Dancing Lady By Mimi Milan
4. The Lord By Danica Favorite
5. The Piper By Amanda McIntyre
6. The Drum By E.E. Burke
7. Bride for Malcolm By Kay Dawson
8. Bride for Colton By Cassie Hayes
9. Bride for Calvin By Amelia Adams
10. Bride for Gilbert By Kirsten Osbourne
11. Mail Order Memories By Kirsten Osbourne
12. Wyoming Wedding By Kirsten Osbourne
13. Rancher's Remorse By Merry Farmer
14. Cowboy Conundrum By Kirsten Osbourne
15. Teacher's Troublemaker By Merry Farmer
16. Baker's Bargain By Kirsten Osbourne
17. Scotsman's Siren By Merry Farmer
18. Trainer's Treat By Kirsten Osbourne
19. Veterinarian's Vixen By Merry Farmer
20. Contractor's Cookies By Kirsten Osbourne
21. Tycoon's Tryst By Merry Farmer
22. Minnie By Kirsten Osbourne
23. Bride for Andrew By Kay Dawson
24. Bartender's Beauty By Kirsten Osbourne
25. Drifter's Darling By Merry Farmer
26. Agent's Admirer By Kirsten Osbourne
27. Hairdresser's Honey By Merry Farmer
28. Pastor's Prize By Kirsten Osbourne
29.  Architect's Angel By Merry Farmer
30. Lazy Love By Kirsten Osbourne
31. Mail Order Melancholy By Kirsten Osbourne
32. Literary Love By Kirsten Osbourne
33. Lying Love By Kirsten Osbourne
34. Lost Love By Kirsten Osbourne
35. Bride for Marshall By Cassie Hayes
36. The Nanny By Kirsten Osbourne
37. The Maid By Ava Catori
38. Bride for Peter By Amelia Adams
39. The Advisor By Merry Farmer
40. Adam By Kirsten Osbourne
41. Benjamin By Amelia Adams
42. Caleb By Kirsten Osbourne
43. Daniel By Amelia Adams
44. Ephraim By Kirsten Osbourne
45. Frank By Amelia Adams
46. Gideon By Kirsten Osbourne
47. Bride for Ernest By Kirsten Osbourne
48. Conquered By Kirsten Osbourne
49. Adored By Kirsten Osbourne
50. Seduced By Kirsten Osbourne
51. Steven By Kirsten Osbourne
52. Justin By Kirsten Osbourne
53. Cody By Kirsten Osbourne
54. The Earl's Love By Kirsten Osbourne
55. The Duke's True Love By Kirsten Osbourne
56. The Prince's Charmed Love By Kirsten Osbourne
57. Bride for Aaron By Kay Dawson
58. Rocky Mountain Mornings By Kirsten Osbourne
59. Rocky Mountain Hero By Cassie Hayes
60. Rocky Mountain Soul By Kay Dawson
61. Rocky Mountain Bride By Nadia Lee
62. Rocky Mountain Promise By Ciara Knight
63. Rocky Mountain Nights By Kirsten Osbourne
64. Rocky Mountain Home By Cassie Hayes
65. Rocky Mountain Heart By Kay Dawson
66. Rocky Mountain Baby By Nadia Lee
67. Rocky Mountain Faith By Ciara Knight
68. Bride for Bryce By Cassie Hayes
69. Bride for Michael By Amelia Adams
70. Justin's Runaway Bride By Kit Morgan
71. The Marshal's Rebellious Bride By Cassie Hayes
72. Married in Montana By Kirsten Osbourne
73. Meddling in Manhattan By Kirsten Osbourne
74. Wishing in Wisconsin By Kirsten Osbourne
75. Dreaming in Dairyland By Kirsten Osbourne
76. Kissing in Kansas By Kirsten Osbourne
77. Only in Oklahoma By Kirsten Osbourne
78. Blushing in Boston By Kirsten Osbourne
79. Longing in Louisiana By Kirsten Osbourne
80. Nursing in Northlake By Kirsten Osbourne
81. Teasing in Texas By Kirsten Osbourne
82. Wooing In Wyoming By Kirsten Osbourne
83. Anxious in Atlanta By Kirsten Osbourne
84. Anchored in Alaska By Kirsten Osbourne
85. Sweethearts in South Dakota By Kirsten Osbourne
86. Treasured in Tennessee By Kirsten Osbourne
87. Forever in Florida By Keira Barton
88. Bride for Liam By Kay Dawson
89. Alexander: A Seventh Sons Novel By Kirsten Osbourne
90. Robert: A Seventh Sons Novel By Kirsten Osbourne
91. Braden: A Seventh Sons Novel By Kirsten Osbourne
92. Beatrice the Bride By Kirsten Osbourne
93. Lucky in Love By Jo Noelle
94. Rescuing the Rancher By George McVey
95. Bride for Curtis By Cassie Hayes
96. Taming the Trainer By Sara Jolene
97. Mail Order Merchant: Brides of Beckham By Kirsten Osbourne
98. Waiting on Waylon By Jo Noelle
99. Hannah the Healer By George McVey
100. Wooing the Widow By Sara Jolene
101. Bribing the Blacksmith By Amelia Adams
102. Kisses with KC By Jo Noelle
103. Bride for Richard Amelia Adams
104. Irresistible in Idaho By Keira Barton
105. Banking on Beth By George McVey
106. Captivating the Carpenter By Sara Jolene
107. Reforming the Rebel By Kirsten Osbourne
108. Tea for Two By Amelia Adams
109. Suffrage and Suitors By Jo Noelle
110. Martha By Kirsten Osbourne
111. Persuading the Preacher By George McVey
112. Healing the Hooligan By Sara Jolene
113. Nessa By Sara Jolene
114. Loving the Landlord By Amelia Adams
115. Capturing the Cook By Kirsten Osbourne
116. Learning to Love By Jo Noelle
117. Mail Order Machinations By Kirsten Osbourne
118. Mail Order Marvel By Kirsten Osbourne
119. Sweet on the Swede By George McVey
120. Loving Lily By Kirsten Osbourne
121. Courting Constance By Kirsten Osbourne
122. Text Order Bride By Kirsten Osbourne
123. All for Emma By Kirsten Osbourne
124. Bewildering the Barkeep By Sara Jolene
125. Dream Lover By Kirsten Osbourne
126. Lies By Kirsten Osbourne
127. Making Me Believe By Kirsten Osbourne
128. Making Deals By Kirsten Osbourne
129. Short-Order Sherriff By Kirsten Osbourne
130. Veterinarian's Vacation By Pamela Kelley
131. Accidental Agent By Amelia Adams
132. Whitewater Wooing By Caroline Lee
131. Accidental Agent By Amelia Adams
132. Mail Order Marm By Kirsten Osbourne
133. Defying the Darkness By Amelia Adams
134. Kennan By Kirsten Osbourne
135. Honest Horseman By Cindy Caldwell
136. Ranch's Retreat By Kirsten Osbourne
137. Nuptials In Nevada By Keira Barton
138. Bride for George By Kirsten Osbourne
139. Hattie By Kirsten Osbourne
140. Truly His Type By Jo Noelle
141. Charming Chef By Pamela Kelley
142. Taco Truck Tryst By Kirsten Osbourne
143. Nesting in North Carolina By Kirsten Osbourne
144. The Beloved Christmas Quilt By Multi Author
145. Adoring the Architect By George McVey
146. Rhyme or Reason By Amelia Adams
147. Theresa By Kirsten Osbourne
148. Katie By Kirsten Osbourne
149. Heather By Kirsten Osbourne
150. Jessica By Amelia Adams
151. Trusting the Tycoon By Marianne Spitzer
152. Gaylynn By Kirsten Osbourne
153. Ophelia By Kit Morgan
154. Rebekah By Amelia Adams
155. Tracy By Kirsten Osbourne
156. Candice By Amelia Adams
157. Marti By Kirsten Osbourne
158. Jolie By E.E. Burke

My First Weigh-In (Again)

Last week, I weighed in at 332 at the doctor's office last week. Well, I weighed as soon as I got home and went with that weight since my scale is where I will weigh in most of the time. I wasn't happy with 332, but it is what it is. I weighed today and I have dropped 5 pounds. I would have loved to see a bigger number, but that wasn't my goal this week. I have had two Slim Fast shakes a day and ate whatever I wanted for dinner. My goal was just to make sure I got in the habit of drinking my shakes. Given the contents of my diet this week, I am happy with a 5 pound loss.

Blessings,

Lisa

Day 3

Day three of Slim Fast. Thus far, it isn't tasting any better. I am dealing ok, though. One big plus is this morning's fasting blood sugar was 199. It isn't the best, but it's a far cry from the 300+ fasting readings I was getting not long ago.

Lisa