Well this time last week I got the dreaded news and I must say I have been quite proactive throughout this week.
I have joined an online health and diet tracking community at www.sparkpeople.com that allows me to input everything I eat and any exercise I do... it also tracks my weight loss (assuming I have any) and if and when I start measuring my blood sugar it can track that too. I'm using the site to try and keep my interest level high and my focus intense.
On Friday night we went out for drinks that turned into dinner with TLOML's workmates. Her boss (who is wonderful) was permanently confirmed into the position and it was truly cause for celebration. I confined my drinking to Gin and Tonic (low sugar and low carbs) and though it still has calories it is better than wine or beer. Then I managed to choose a meal from the menu where the only thing that was not Paleo approved was the mashed potato and I only had about half a cup.
Yesterday we went across to the mainland and saw the new James Bond movie Skyfall ... it was very good (if you like that sort of thing which I don't really)... we had lunch at the local Leagues club and I ordered a Gluten Free Option Kangaroo Salad made with lots of greens and lean kangaroo loin. It was bloody delicious!!! I should have taken a picture. The waitress might not last long (but then again it was the Leagues club) because she put it on the table and promptly told me that she couldn't cope with eating Skippy... Hmmmm... not the best marketing move LOL. Kangaroo is a great option for any red meat eater who is dieting... it is tasty and lean and high in omega 3's, antioxidants etc (check out this link if you want some info) Anyway I had a lovely lunch accompanied by ice water with a slice of lemon (free is me!) and didn't harm my diet in any way!
So things are going well... no spectacular weight loss... but to be honest that is not my focus anyway even though I could do to lose a few pounds my real intention is to change my blood sugar readings.
I really appreciate the comments and the support it is wonderful to know people are reading this and thinking about me even if only for a few minutes.
My thanks to you!
I wish you every success with your diet - it sounds as though you've made a great start. Whatever the result of your next test, you'll know you've done your best. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteYou are exactly right Linda! I will know I have given it my best shot... more to the point this way of eating is really manageable and I think I will stick to it long term! Thanks heaps for your comment.
DeleteGreat to see you back again and getting stuck into the new eating plan I've tried paleo and also a FODMAP free eating plan and the first 2 weeks were the toughest (sugar withdrawl) I found making these breakfast bars a lifesaver; in a bowl mix 250g of rolled oats, 250g of mixed nuts (unsalted) and seeds, 100g or so of dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, apricots) and 75g dried coconut with some warmed maple syrup (maybe some coconut oil) until it comes together. Press into a tin and bake at 130C for an hour or until golden. You can cut into bars (and even freeze some) or break up and have as cereal with almond milk which has magnesium, vit e and selenium which will help with pre menopause symptoms. You've had an amazing year since I first read your blog this time last year, you're writing has been a wonderful source of humour, information, reality and support for me there is always something in everything you write so hang in there and thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Siobhan - great to hear from you again! I hope things are going well in your world too. I can't do the grain bars as I am trying very hard to be grain free but they do sound yummy! Thanks for your kind words and for bothering to comment.
DeleteSorry I used GF oats on the FODMAP plan, when I was doing paleo I soaked dried fruit until plump then processed it with some of the soaking liquid, adding nuts (pulsing to chop them), seeds, more dried fruit, bit of cinnamon (great for stabilising blood sugar) and baked at 150C for 30-45 (keeping an eye on it) depending on quantity take care x
DeleteSounds delicious! I will try it.
DeleteIt's funny to hear about you eating kangaroo. Here in northern Canada the better choice is buffalo, for the same reasons!
ReplyDeleteI know mate! Funny huh? Kangaroos here always equate to deer there... they jump out at the car at odd times, you see them standing in the grass night and morning, and unfortunately they are the most common road kill... Buffalo is good eating but I wouldn't want to hit one in the car! thanks mate!
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