The Journey of 1000 Miles Begins with a Single Step, so the Chinese philosopher told us. I like to think that I have taken that step. I like to think of myself on a path heading in a certain direction but sometimes I don't seem to know where that is. My last blood test results came back at 890. Yes, it's high but not as high as you may think. I was once told that it seems that I have a high tolerance for phenylalanine (given I can't metabolize it!) so a result of around 700 was OK. Less would obviously be better I guess. On the first of the month I do my phe test. I think from next month I will also do a fasting blood glucose test just so there's a record. I think I have put on more weight. I thought I'd cheer myself up last week by buying new clothes from a department store, rather than from an op shop and had to take a dress back saying 'super size me' . I purchased my first size 16 garment. Things are getting serious. I bought myself some fake sugar the other day to start replacing the shovels of sugar I heap into my coffee. I'm hoping it will help cut back on calories and help the blood glucose level, which is still OK. Here's hoping. I will now attempt to post this blog. Patience is a virtue (so I'm told!)