Good Health

The good news about these last few weeks is this: I am 14 pounds lighter since June 10. June 10th was “D Day” for me. The day I decided that I simply MUST do something about my health, mainly my high cholesterol, and my weight. I think I mentioned earlier that the doctor was not happy with my last blood work results. My fear for years has been getting diabetes, like my Mother and so many relatives on my Mother’s side of the family. I am at high risk with my weight and diet, so I have to quit having my head in the sand, and really put forth a real effort to make my body healthier. I went to see a dietician June 10, finally admitting that I cannot do this alone. She set up a “food plan” for me and I have been sticking to it faithfully. I can’t believe it, but going strictly by her plan, I have not been hungry in between meals, I am allowed a small healthy snack mid morning, afternoon, and evening. In the past, when I have dieted, I have had a hard time, but this diet, NO, not diet – but “food plan”, is really working. Now This past week I am at a stand still, have not lost, but I knew would happen, after dropping weight so quickly in the beginning, but I am sticking with it. I think one of the things I’ve done wrong in the past, was not getting enough protein in my diet. It’s not easy, as I’m not a big meat eater, but I am working each day at getting protein every time I eat. It certainly seems to be a key for me.

Last weekend was a real test, I did not give in to temptation with all the goodies, dips, snacks and sweets that were at Skylar’s party. I had my three square meals that day, and never touched the snacks, dips, candy dishes, or his cake. Drinking lots of water too.

Last night and this morning was another test that I passed. Our relay team was doing the coffee hour at Hope this morning, which meant I needed to make something sweet to take, I made my nut goodie bars, which usually I can’t resist, but I didn’t eat one, although I admit, I did lick the spoon after I poured the mixture into the pan. This morning we had so many sweets at our coffee hour, and I stayed away from them all. Before June 10th, there was no way I could have resisted them. I guess it really is a matter of setting your mind to it!

This eating healthy takes time to plan what you are going to eat, and extra time at the grocery store, reading labels. It's been keeping me busy! On to week four!