HOPE CHEST CHALLENGE CONTINUING!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Hope Chest Challenge


February 15, 2012


Just a little something...to keep me going.

Goals for this year. No I do not believe in New Year Resolutions.....


1. Drink about 8 glasses of water. This was going good. I need to pick it up more. Now I have a brita pitcher finally so No excuses. I have brought filters refill at our local discount store.

2. Eat more fruit and veggies. I confess I bore easily. So I will attempt to try new fruits and veggies. With the new fruits I will have to monitor my b/s for spikes. But cost is a factor so I will look for sales and frozen veggies. Hubbie said he would plow up the dirt for a garden. I hope he can so I can drop those veggies seed. I love fresh tomatoes and cukes. YUMMY!

3. eat at least 3 whole grain daily. I've done pretty good with this.

4. Some for form of exercise 6 times a week. 1-2 days of weights (HUGH
STRUGGLES).

NEWS When we got our taxes. I vowed to join our local gym (Not a fancy workout place) Hubbie and I only pay $30 quarterly. I love the challenge so this is going good. They have trainers but for now I do not want one. Besides some of those folks look like they gonna die while working with the trainers . I brought a pilates ball and I have 2 sessions with weights...but I hate weights. LOL!


5. Post Food, BS readings, and exercise. News on food posting I can be anal with this so I need to only post a dew days of the week the rest of the day I can journal in my exercise/diet book. BS readings done mainly on my gluco machine but I will start filling my readings booklet with my numbers. I love posting my exercise cause that motivates me.


6. Monitor emotional eating Closely------------ this includes prayer, and writing thoughts out on paper and talking things out. Negative thoughts!...The devil is a liar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still a work in progress!

7. Cut off my night owl wings! Some of these are old goals but I have not always been consistent and that is what it takes. Doing better but still needs improving.

The hope Chest Challenge is a storage box full of beautiful Clothes size 14 given to me by my wonderful and caring mother. Of course I am not a size 14 now. I am a couple sizer bigger but it does not have to stay that way. The goal is reachable and victory is just ahead. I use the hope chest it as a reminder of my goal this upcoming September 12, 2012.



UPDATES THIS PAST MONDAY I DECIDED TO GET A DR THAT DEALS WITH DIABETES. MY FORMER DR WAS NOT TAKING MY SUGGESTION THAT MY DIABETES WAS CHANGING. I HATTED BEING IGNORED SO I GOT A NEW DR WHO NOT ONLY LISTENS BUT EXPLAINS THINGS TO ME. SHE GAVE ME A LOT OF OPTIONS FOR MY CARE. EVEN MENTIONED INSULIN....NOW IN THE PAST I WOULD HAVE RUN THE OTHER WAY WHEN ANYONE MENTIONED INSULIN. BUT I HAVE DONE SOME HOME WORK AND I HAVE SEEN SMALL NEEDLES---EVEN PENS ETC. NOW IF I HAVE TO I CAN EVEN DO NEEDLES. FOR NOW I WILL BE ON TWO NEW MEDICATIONS AND METFORMIN. IF MY A1C GETS BETTER RANGE WHO KNOWS??? SHE WILL MONTIOR ME CLOSELY.

ON CHEERIER NOTE I AM TRYING ON SOME OF THE CLOTHES FROM MY HOPE CHEST AND SOME OF THEM FIT ME BETTER. BUT I STILL HAVE HIPS. I NEED TO KEEP GOING. I TRIED ON A SUIT MOM GAVE ME ONE YEAR AGO (ALMOST GAVE IT AWAY BUT I DECIDED TO KEEP IT IN THE HOPES I WOULD FIT IN IT SOON) ANYWAY THE SUIT FITS...BUT IT IS A LITTLE TIGHTER THAN I LIKE ON MY THIGHS. IN THE MEAN TIME I AM STILL GOING FORWARD. OF COURSE GOD IS MY HELPER.

  

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CURVYMAYA 3/15/2012 10:07PM

Awesome Goals! You'll be rocking all the clothes in the hope chest in no time! Also, good job finding a doctor that listens to you and takes you seriously. Report Inappropriate Comment

TRAINER_T 3/5/2012 2:09PM

Great goals, keep them posted and updated! Report Inappropriate Comment

ANGELRAE76 2/23/2012 2:08AM

So awesome! the progress you are making. Both my parents have Diabetes and it lurks in my future from what most Drs say. I say Pthhhh.... to them being so sure that I won't make every effort to avoid ending up on insulin( I am a bit needle phobic). I say "good for you" about finding a Dr that is willing to go over all your options and is so open with your possibilties. I think most of them would rather just put you on a med and forget about you=( My mom's friend had a good Dr that was more like yours. She even managed to work her way off the meds and now just manages her BS with diet and excercise only=) Not sure if you are aware, but you can set your nutrition tracker to acknowledge you are diabetic and it should adjust your daily intake of carbs- protien- fat recommendations accordingly. I had mine set that way but since I am not yet Diabetic I had no A1c or other readings to enter so,I unset it, but I thought it was nice that you could track all your food, BS reading, etc. all in one place. I am assuming that the daily report on the nutrition tracker would help you with keeping your BS on an even keel then too but won't know until I talk to my friend Amanda As she is Diabetic and has hers set this way... I will let you know if she gets back to me about it and if you want me to. I personally enter my food in for the day all at once before I eat anything and then run the reports to see where I need to go back and make adjustments. So far so good, averaging atleast 2 lbs lost per week. Bet I would be doing better if I had a hope chest though. What a great incentive Report Inappropriate Comment

LIFEWALK 2/15/2012 8:15PM

Wow, you are making some wonderful progress in lots of areas! So glad you found a doc who takes your concerns seriously... after all, we're the ones who know when we wake up spitless!!! (grins ;) I hope that you see more wonderful progress with docs help! Report Inappropriate Comment

YJNANA 2/15/2012 10:51AM

I "BELIEVE" in you Pat, I know you will be successful :) The tracking is so Real..... we aren't fooling ourselves when we see it written out. I use a small notebook, and I use Points, but its based on Calories. When I stick with it, I am successful. The exercise is for sure going to effect your tests. Keep up the good work. Don't you love how clothes fit again, and even reach a point of being too big :) Report Inappropriate Comment

Hope Chest Challenge

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Just a little something...to keep me going.

Goals into next year. No I do not believe in New Year Resolutions.....

1. Drink about 8 glasses of water.

2. eat more fruit and veggies.

3. eat at least 3 whole grain daily.

4. Some for form of exercise 6 times a week. 1-2 days of weights (HUGH STRUGGLES).

5. Post Food, BS readings, and exercise.

6. Monitor emotional eating Closely------------ this includes prayer, and writing thoughts out on paper and talking things out. Negative thoughts!...The devil is a liar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7. Cut off my night owl wings! Some of these are old goals but I have not always been consistent and that is what it takes.

The hope Chest Challenge is a storage box full of beautiful Clothes size 14 given to me by my wonderful and caring mother. Of course I am not a size 14 now. I am a couple sizer bigger but it does not have to stay that way. The goal is reachable and victory is just ahead. I use the hope chest it as a reminder of my goal this upcoming September 12, 2012.

  

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SUNFLOWERGAL40 12/25/2011 4:02PM

I love it! This is very similar to my 100 day challenge that I will be starting tomorrow. Well, I'm supposed to be starting it tomorrow. I've got to work out the details today in order to start tomorrow. Wishing you the best and sending lots of hugs and blessings as you go on this healthy lifestyle journey! Report Inappropriate Comment

YJNANA 12/18/2011 8:15PM

You CAN Do it Pat, I know you can. What great Goals you have. Come share as you progress and let Sparks be your Support :) Start getting rid of anything thats too big now. I am telling you, the Fruits and Veggies as SNACKs is Key. Thats my fav thing to grab and its working. Yvonne Report Inappropriate Comment

LIFEWALK 12/18/2011 5:40PM

Oooh Gracie, I luv! luv! luv! this!!! Can't wait to celebrate along the way as you knock these out & dig into the hopechest!!! (ps, mind if I snag the idea, possibly for a team challenge? i really love this concept :) Comment edited on: 12/18/2011 5:41:33 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

CARAMELO83 12/18/2011 2:05PM

Clothes are always great motivation!! Those goals sound great and very attainable. How long are you going to give yourself to reach them? Report Inappropriate Comment

IOEINC 12/17/2011 4:09PM

You can do if I can do it. My top weight was 242 lbs and I was a size 22. I was diagnosed with DM in June (lost about 30 lbs while undiagnosed and had no symptoms other than the gradual weight loss). Now with diet and exercise I have BSs under control and my weight is 155. I was the original couch potato. I was never a big eater but oohh did I love chocolate and sodas. Now I don't even want chocolate and have a diet soda once in a great while. I gained all my weight with three pregnancies and my oldest is 27 so all of my older clothes (yes I still have a lot of them) are 30 years out of date. And my clothes from even just two years ago are way too big. And I hate shopping for clothes. You will get to that size 14 to be able to wear all those beautiful clothes. It just takes hard work and perserverance. When you want that forbidden food just imagine yourself in one of your outfits and how everyone will be mesmerized by your beauty. And if you haven't tried the Edy's non sugar added fruit bars, they are heavenly when you crave something sweet. But they do contain sugar alcohols so if you are sensitive to them you might want to avoid them. Stick to your goals and you will be that size 14 in no time. ANd then everyone can say and Report Inappropriate Comment

100 DAYS OF WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE DAY 8

Friday, September 23, 2011

HELP ME, PLEASE!!!!!!!! .

TO GET THE SUPPORT INSTEAD OF CRITICISM FROM YOUR LOVED ONE. OH THAT IS A BIGGIE!!!!!!!

WHAT WOULD I HELP ME STAY ON COURSE???THIS INCLUDES EXERCISE FOR ME.

IN THE SPACE BELOW, WRITE A LIST OF THINGS THAT PEOPLE/LOVED ONES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO SAY OR DO IN REGARD TO MY WEIGHT LOSS. EXAMPLES MIGHT INCLUDE OFFER YOU COMPLIMENTS, PROTECT YOU FROM DESSERT, OR CLEAR THE TABLE AFTER MEALS. ALSO CREATE ANOTHER LIST OF THINGS YOU DON'T EVER WANT PEOPLE TO DO SUCH SNATCH YOUR PLATE AWAY, GIVE LECTURES OR SAY YOU KNOW YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO EAT THIS....

THIS IS NOT EASY CAUSE HD DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO ENCOURAGE. HE HAD LITTLE GROWING UP!

WELL HERE GOES:

1. IT WOULD HELP ME IF YOU STOP PUTTING COOKIES ON THE COUNTER FOR ME TO SEE THEM.

2. I WOULD JUMP FOR JOY IF YOU STOP OFFERING COOKIES OR FOODS YOU KNOW I SHOULD NOT EAT.

3. PLEASE DON'T MAKE COMMENTS ABOUT WHAT I EAT OR HOW MUCH.

4. STOP BEING A FOOD POLICEMAN.

5. WE BOTH CAN BE FOOD POLICEMAN. BUT I VOW NOT TO POLICE YOU. IF YOU DON'T POLICE ME. lol!

6. IT WOULD HELP ME IF YOU STOP ASKING FOR FRIENDS TO BAKE YOU HOME MADE CAKES AND GOODIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON!! YOU KNOW THAT I STRUGGLE WITH SHOULD NOT HAVES.

6. PLEASE DO NOT INTERRUPT ME WHEN I AM EXERCISING. THIS IS MY TIME AND THIS IS FOR ME. I AM FIGHTING A NASTY BEAST CALLED DIABETES.

7. MAMA I KNOW I NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT AND I KNOW YOU ARE ONE OF MY BIGGEST SUPPORTS! THANKS!

8. AND LASTLY I THANK FOR YOU SUPPORTING ME IN WAYS YOU DO SUPPORT ME. LOVE YOU HD AND MAMA!

I GUESS THAT IS IT! DO DAY SOME OTHER DAY............

  

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TRAINER_T 9/28/2011 3:22PM

I think you are right about having some house rules but make it sound more like a game. Everytime HD does one of the things on the list he has to put $1 in a jar. This jar will fund something for YOU or him to do or just for a date night trip. When he does do something right, let it be known, men love to be the king of the house :-) Like if he does not do something on the list bf bed thank him. Say I really enjoyed how you respected and helped me today with my fitness goals. Compliments get more honey for sure! Love the blog :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

LIFEWALK 9/24/2011 6:11PM

oh my, were our HD's twins separated @ birth!!! seems we keep having to have this conversation... this week it was chinese & mexican... i can hardly resist... as in not... (sighs) but i keep hoping it will stick!!! LOL ;) i do agree, it would be easier w/ support, but you said something that hadn't occurred to me.. my HD also grew up w/o any and he is eating the way he was raised... i guess this means change for them too, eh? thanks for posting this, u have given me something to ponder... keep up the good fight! i'm glad we can share support :) Report Inappropriate Comment

MOTIWEIGHTION 9/23/2011 10:46PM

Great blog! I'm sending positive vibes your way, I know the feeling. I know it can be challenging but PUSH THROUGH those distractions--You can do it!! Keep up the good work. Take care.. Comment edited on: 9/23/2011 10:48:16 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

DAY 6 AND 7 100 DAYS OF WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE LINDA SPANGLE...

Monday, September 05, 2011

PROTECTING MY PROGRAM...

DON'T TEST MY WILL POWER. WATCH FOR WAYS TO RECOGNIZE AND AVOID SITUATION THAT MIGHT CAUSE ME TO WEAKEN.
No Problem!!

NOT JUST YET. (POWER PHRASE) GOES A LONG WAY. OR I'LL HAVE IT LATER FOR FOOD PUSHERS. IF THEY INSIST FLEE!!!!!

IDENTIFY AT LEAST 3 HIGH RISK TIMES OR EVENTS SUCH AS FAMILY GATHERINGS PARTIES (FOR ME QUIET TIMES OR THE WEEKENDS.

1. THIS IS NOT A GATHERING SITUATION BUT:
STRESS, ANGER AND ANXIETY IS AN ISSUE FOR ME. (LAYING IT ON THE LINE HERE)
I AM BETTER AT ANGER EATING. IT IS BETTER FOR ME TO TALK IT OUT IF NOT I'LL EAT ABOUT IT. OR USE AEROBICS VISUALIZATION MODE.

ANXIETY...I HAVE TO TRUST GOD MORE IN THESE SITUATIONS. AFTER ALL GOD SAID HE WILL NEVER LEAVE OR FORSAKE ME. GOD DON'T LIE. HE PROMISED!!HE CAN DELIVER!

DAILY STRESS DEALING WITH MY YOUNGER SON WHO IS SPECIAL NEEDS. NOW HE IS A TEENAGER AND WE ALL KNOW WHAT IS LIKE. TEENAGERS ARE TEENAGERS REGARDLESS IF THEY ARE SPECIAL NEEDS ARE NOT. GETTING SUPPORT FROM DH WILL BE A BIG FACTOR!! DEEP BREATHING (not please I am not into the new age stuff). I HAVE FOUND DEEP BREATHING VERY HELPFUL FOR ME. PILATES, TAKING QUIET BREAKS AND TEA TIME. I REALLY NEED TO BE ON GUARD AND BE CONSISTENT WITH THIS. I ALSO NEED TO JOURNAL IN MY FITNESS AND DIET JOURNAL. I AM USING MY FAITH MORE.

2. LATE IN THE EVENING.. DEVELOP AND KEEP BEDTIME ROUTINES. I AM THE WORLD WORST NIGHT OWL.

AFTER DAILY CHORES AND ASSISTING WITH MY YOUNGER SON. BATH/FACIALS TEA TIME, DEVOTIONS AND READING. LEARNED THAT IT IS BEST TO GO TO BED AT THE SAME TIME DAILY. ON THE WEEKENDS I USED TO STAY IN BED LATER BUT LEARNED AT IS BEST TO WAKE UP AS IF I AM PREPARING MY SON FOR SCHOOL. I CAN ALWAYS TAKE A NAP ON THE WEEKENDS. SO IN BED BY 11 PM. NO EXCUSES.

3. WEEKENDS JUST REST TIME FOR ME AND I TEND TO LET GO......I HAVE SOME
EXTRA TIME ON MY HANDS AND THINGS ARE VERY LOW KEY... I USE CROCHETING FOR RELAXING, PRAY, WORK ON THIS PROGRAM. AND READ MY NEW FIND. I SHOULD REALLY JUDGE WHITHER I NEED TO EAT IN THE WIDE RANGE ON THE WEEKENDS. ESPECIALLY IF HAD SOME SLIPS DURING THE WEEK. MOST WEEKENDS I NEVER EXERCISE. I WAS TAKING SATURDAYS AS AN OPTIONAL EXERCISE DAY. SUNDAY IS MY OFF DAY REGARDLESS!!!!!!!! IF I HAVE REACHED MY CAL BURN FOR THE WEEK THEN IT IS WEIGHTS OR PILATES. IF GIVEN EXTRA STRENGTH AEROBICS. I CAN JUDGE THIS.

4. GOING OUT TO EAT ON OCCASION.

I LEARNED THE HARD TO HAVE FRESH VEGGIES AND FRUIT WITH THE OPTION OF A PROTEIN. USUALLY A BIG SALAD BUT I WATCH THE CROUTONS AND DRESSING. YOU CAN OVER DUE ANYTHING EVEN A SALAD.

if is my own personal view that they add extra somethings in the food that makes you crave more food. To prove my point (in my own view) I did an experiment when I went out to eat i ate more than fresh veggies and fruits. When i got home i was starved and waned more food. now I only eat fresh veggies and fruit with a little protein. I avoid yeast roll all together. I have to tell the waitress no thank when she comes around with BITE SIZE GOODIES while we were eating our meal. Once she came with fried cheese stick and then the other time it was miniature cinnamon bites. Dh welcomed them all. I did not that time. I HAVE TO USE "I'LL HAVE IT ANOTHER TIME WITH THE WAITRESS AND HD. HE OFFERS ME GOODIES THAT I DO NOT WANT. THIS HIGH RISK TO ME CAUSE MANY FOLKS LOVE YOU WITH FOOD. THEY LOVE YOU TO DEATH LITERALLY!!! lol! I DON'T THINK HE WOULD SABOTAGE ME ON PURPOSE. HE IS LEARNING TO ME LOVE WITHOUT FOODING ME. BUT THIS IS A JOURNEY FOR HIM TOO. I HAVE HEARD THE PHRASE FROM HIM: IF YOU LOVE ME WOULD EAT IT. MY RESPONSE IS: IF YOU TRULY LOVED ME YOU WOULD NOT OFFER IT. OH WELL HE HAS GOT BETTER AT NOT OFFERING I HAVE TO REMIND AT TIMES. KEEP GOING AND WALKING BY FAITH.

  

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BIGDAD1211 9/20/2011 10:38PM

I love your strength! I get so weak on the weekend but I have been doing better. Keep up the great job!! Report Inappropriate Comment

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BABY_GIRL69 9/6/2011 2:47PM

You have to make healthier choices for you. If my dh asked me to try this I might but most of the time I try to stay away from doing that cause it might start me to craving things that I normally don't even think about. My girlfriend raves about this vanilla shake place or some other place & I stay away cause I love me a vanilla shake! God bless & thanks for sharing! Dee Report Inappropriate Comment

LIFEWALK 9/6/2011 12:53PM

{{{Grace}}} so much here that is the same for me, I was nodding all the way through. I am interested in the aerobics visualization if you have a chance to explain that further. I have noticed with dh (& some of my friends & family too) that as I change how I eat, in the home and out socially, that they are losing their cook & eating companion. DH has resisted at times b/c he still has not embraced changing although in his head he will understand what I'm saying but then he brings me treats like he used to to please me... old habits between us are changing too, so I have foudn these are ongoing issues. What I love about these days is how empowering and encouraging the skills are to keep me going... I do think it helps to take time daily for what I call vespers, a time to pray & ponder, and gather thoughts... I often take mini-mental bubblebaths, you've probably heard me talk about them over time, but it is a few minutes to regroup and regain when I start to lose it... and like you, sometimes the anger eating is the worst to change/regroup... sometimes it is physical or verbal expression helps me pop the anxiety that goes with it... hence wondering the aerobic visualization... i think the words might describe what I am doing by accident, eh? (sigh) sometimes it just feels so hard and stretches b4 us... it is then the scriptures, faith help me... that I just have to deal with today, that our Lord will give me strength today, in this valley (Psalms 23); all things are possible, and to him all things in prayer. And I thank him for having a place & friends to talk about it with! (grins :) Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 9/5/2011 10:20AM

I've tried the "I think I'll wait" phrase and it works. Report Inappropriate Comment

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Day 4 and 5 (100 day challenge w/ Linda Spangle)

Saturday, August 20, 2011

DAY 4 SETTING BOUNDARIES NOT DIETS ( THAT DOES SOUND SO MUCH BETTER?) IT DOES TO ME.

INSTEAD OF GETTING STUCK ON THE WORD DIET THINK OF IT AS SETTING BOUNDARIES---WHICH ARE FLEXIBLE. THEY PROVIDE GUIDELINES, BUT AT THE SAME TIME THEY ALLOW FOR COMMON SENSE AND GOOD JUDGEMENT.

TIMES WHEN I AM FEELING STRONGER AND FOCUSED ON MY DIET I CAN MOVE THE BOUNDARIES CLOSER TOGETHER MAKING THE ROAD NARROWER. AND WHEN USING THE WIDER PLAN I CAN ADD MORE VARIETY. BUT NEVER GET OFF THE BOUNDARIES COMPLETELY. MEANING THROWING CAUTION TO THE WIND AND EATING EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE KITCHEN SINK. .


NARROW BOUNDARIES PLAN:

STAY 1200-1625 CALORIE RANGE

EAT AT LEAST 2 MEALS AT THE TABLE DAILY.

EAT WITHIN HEALTHY FAT RANGE.

RECORD WHAT I ATE 7 DAYS A WEEK. ON SPARK OR ON PAPER.


5 DAYS WEEK OF EXERCISE (THIS INCLUDES 2 DAYS OF WEIGHT) I STRUGGLE WITH WEIGHTS BUT TIME FOR A CHANGE.

NO FRIED FOODS (I HAVE OVER COME FRIED CHICKEN AND OTHER FRIED FOODS) .

PIZZA DAY IS EVERY SATURDAY. I HAVE SUBSTITUTED THAT WITH A VEGGIE AND BEAN SALAD WITH A HEALTHY VERSION OF TORTILLA CHIPS

NO SWEETS (BY FAITH) .

PORTION CONTROL DAILY.

RESTRICTED EATING OUT!!! ONCE EVERY FEW MONTHS

8 - 10 GLASSES OF WATER NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! .


**GOALS TO BE WORKED OUT WITHIN MY DIABETIC PLAN AND MEDICATIONS. ***



WIDER BOUNDARIES PLAN:

CAL RANGE OF 1480-1800

NOW I REALIZE OVER EATING CAUSED ME TO JOIN SPARK IN THE FIRST PLACE. THE WHOLE POINT IS TO BE FLEXIBLE WITHOUT LOSING SIGHT OF GOALS THAT ARE IN PLACE.

EAT A HEALTHY DESSERT ONCE A WEEK. MEANING WITHIN MY DIABETIC RANGE. PLACE A LIMIT ONE SERVING A WEEK. MODERATION. BE AWARE OF TRIGGER FOODS.

WHICH ARE:

PIZZA-- I CROSSED IT OUT. IT HAS A NEGATIVE AFFECT ON MY BLOOD SUGARS AND I COULD NOT STOP AT ONE PIECE. .

NUTS-- ONLY WITH OATMEAL FOR BREAKFAST AND IN SMALL AMOUNTS.
IT IS SAID THAT IT IS BETTER TO HAVE UN-SHELLED NUTS THAT WAY YOU EAT LESS??? NOT ME ONLY WITH MY OATMEAL. MAKE IT YUMMY!

SWEETS--MODERATION CAN'T STOP ONCE I START. MY CHOICE WILL HEALTHY VERSIONS OF COOKIES FROM THE HEALTH FOOD STORE. PUDDINGS OR WEIGHT WATCHER PACKAGED CAKES ONLY. NO REGULAR CAKES OR COOKIES. OR OVER EATING. THIS HOW I GAINED THE WEIGHT AND CAUSED WEIGHT GAIN. AND POSSIBLY DIABETES((PLEASE NO OFFENSE* THIS IS MY VIEW AND* AND MY BLOG)).

PORTION CONTROL TRIGGER FOODS. AND ABSOLUTELY NO SWEETS IF EE IS INVOLVED. THIS HOW I GAINED WEIGH AND BECAME DIABETIC*** AGAIN NO OFFENSE TO ANY ONE WHO IS DIABETIC. THIS IS MY BLOG*******AND MY PLANS ONLY!


BREAD ONLY WITHIN IN DIABETIC PLANS. BUT MY MY MY DO I LOVE IT!! .


POTATOES ONCE A MONTH. MY CHOICE IS CURLY FRIES.

6 GLASSES OF WATER DAILY.

EXERCISE 6 DAYS A WEEK IF I AM ON THE WIDE PLAN.

RECORD ONLY 5 DAYS A WEEK WHAT I ATE.


***THESE GOAL WILL BE WITHIN MY DIABETIC GOALS AND MEDICATIONS******



DAY 5

MAGIC NOTEBOOK : JOURNAL WRITE YOUR THOUGHTS DOWN CONCERNING EATING. YOUR THOUGHTS, EMOTIONS. HELPS MANAGE YOUR EATING PATTERNS. OR EVEN WRITING ABOUT THE FOOD YOU CRAVE DESCRIBE IT ON PAPER OR ELSE WHERE. FOR EXAMPLE I USED TO CRAVE CERTAIN FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA. OH THE SMELL OF IT AND THE SIGHT USED TO MAKE MY KNEES ALMOST BUCKLE. BUT THAT WAS IN THE PAST. I THINK OF IT AS POISON TO ME. NOT THAT IT TASTE BAD. IT IS JUST NOT GOOD FOR ME AT THE PRESENT TIME. OR ANOTHER OPTION IS TO HAVE THE CRAVED FOOD AT ANOTHER TIME. I HAVE TRIED THIS AND I ENDED UP FORGETTING ALL ABOUT THE FOOD I THOUGHT I HAD TO HAVE.

UPDATE: I HAVE CONTINUED EATING MY OATMEAL, LEARNED TO LOVE GREEN TEA WITHOUT ANY SUGAR SUBSTITUTE. MY EXERCISE HAVE ON TARGET FOR TWO WEEKS. I HAVE EVEN BUSTED UP 25 MINS ON MY NEW BIKE!!!! THAT THING IS A KILLER!!!!!THE ONLY EXCEPTION IS TODAY AND I HAVE BEEN BATTLE LOW SUGAR READINGS. I WILL STAY ON TOP OF THIS WITH THE HELP OF MY FAITH.
AFTER ALL I FOR SURE WALK BY FAITH AND NOT FOR SIGHT. I AM LOVING CROCHETING AND I HAVE MADE ABOUT 8 CROCHETED LEARIET ANKLETS AND NECKLACES, CROCHET A BROOMSTICK STITCH WRAP AND ON MY SECOND WRAP WITH BEADING. NEXT WILL BE A LOG CABIN THROW. CAN'T WAIT!! IT IS A GOOD STRESS RELIEVER TOO.

  

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ANGEL636 8/30/2011 2:53AM

I struggle with boundaries. Love the " learn to like green tea without sweetner" Great blog, thanks for sharing. Report Inappropriate Comment

LIFEWALK 8/21/2011 9:26PM

you're off to a gr8 start! the wider road is a concept that helps me profoundly & so fits with SparkPeople ranges & diabetic guidelines! Sounds like you have made some yummy choices that will work well for you too... I know I so struggled accepting that some foods are just too big of triggers for me now..... (sighs) and I was so surprised at how much certain foods can harm us (with respect to diabetes...) when we overeat like our inner 2 yr old child would like to! LOL and I can't tell you how much I miss fried chicken when we go camping... (sighs) Anyway, all in all, love your blog & your thoughts & seems like you are doing well which makes my heart happy4u :) Report Inappropriate Comment

ANUSCHKA9 8/20/2011 6:45PM

No fried foods and no pizza. That's a tough one. Sounds like you're on the right track. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAWN.BELIEVES 8/20/2011 2:39PM

Sounds like you have some good boundries to keep you in line. I too like following 'boundaries' more than a 'diet'. Report Inappropriate Comment

MISSLISA1973 8/20/2011 7:11AM

I'm working on boundaries in a lot of areas in my life. I never thought of considering setting boundaries in this way, but it's really true. Thanks for sharing! Report Inappropriate Comment