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I’ve struggled with my weight since having kids – 28 years ago!! I have had limited success with all kinds of diets over the years. In all honesty, my limited success has been because of my lack of commitment and motivation. I love food. I love to cook. I love food TV. I read cookbooks like novels. I’m happy browsing specialty grocery stores.
January 28, 2020 – At a routine physical, my doctor said, “We have a problem. Your blood sugar is 350. You are officially a diabetic.” He told me I must control my blood sugar through diet by eating foods that have a low glycemic impact, and to cut out sugar and foods that turn into sugar in my body (refined carbs).
My diagnosis of diabetes put the fear in me, so I have begun making changes. That very day, I cut out sugar and white carbs. I eat mainly vegetables and proteins. I try to keep my calories under 1200/day, carbs under 25/day, sugar under 20g/day. I am also doing 16:8 intermittent fasting, with the approval of my doctor. So I try to stop eating by 7:30 p.m. and eat my first calories at 11:30 a.m.
I have a very stressful career and know that studies have shown that stress contributes to high blood sugar levels and high blood pressure. I am trying to pray/meditate more. My husband and I are walking 30 minutes every evening, and twice a day on weekends.
On January 28, 2020, I weighed 208 lbs. and blood sugar was 350.
As of June 1, 2020, I weigh 176 and my blood sugar is 112 (and consistently under 120). Blood pressure is still high, even on medication – I hope it lowers as my weight comes down.
BS 112
Temp 96.4
O2 96, p69
BP 134/82, p57
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176.2 lb
Lost so far: 31.8 lb.
Still to go: 46.2 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entry for 01 June 2020:
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881 kcal
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Fat: 57.98g | Prot: 54.69g | Carb: 35.17g.
Breakfast: Half and Half Cream, Great Value Vegetable Broth, Coffee (made from Ground), Kirkland Signature Natural Psyllium Fiber. Lunch: Oscar Mayer Natural Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Marketside Jalapeno Artichoke Dip, Taylor Farms Celery Sticks, Giant Eagle Cherry Tomatoes, Green Olives, Great Value Kosher Dill Gherkins, Rosemont Farms Sugar Snap Peas. Dinner: Goats Cheese (Soft), Shrimp, Calavo Avocado, Bolthouse Farms Chunky Blue Cheese Yogurt Dressing, Lettuce. Snacks/Other: Southern Grove Dry Roasted Peanuts with Sea Salt. more...
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losing 4.2 lb a week
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