Hoosiermama, consistent exercise is the key for everyone who is ambulatory.
One New Year's resolution I've been failing miserably on is to be more selfish about my diet and exercise regimens. Life gets in the way, with a son in Scouts and baseball, and it's a tough act to juggle. However, I was able to get in a 7 mile walk yesterday, but I need to do that more than just a couple times a week.
As I was heading out the door, my wife asked me if I would take my eldest son's dog with me. I wasn't the one who volunteered to take care of it while my son went on vacation. Last time I did it, the dog pooped out after 3 1/2 miles, and my pace is not all that brisk (approx 17 min/mile). Obviously, the dog stayed in the back yard.
My weight will be back down in a few weeks, now that the weather is better. As long as my HbA1c is in the 5-6 range, I'll know I'm in good shape. If it gets past 6, then I'll have to tighten things up. Blood glucose has ranged from 100-120, but that will come back down with consistent exercise.
Cholestoral's a different story. My problem is my good cholestoral level's a bit low, and many of the foods that bring it up also raise blood glucose. Finding the "sweet spot" is a challenge.
Good luck with your regimen.
Stress is another issue. We have hospice in for my father. I’m his caregiver.
Last week I got my first grand daughter ( have a grandson). Although both are great blessings they still add to the stress level that only additional exercise seems to help.