I don't know exactly what happened recently, but I got scared and committed myself to getting healthy! As a result I'm doing all of the things I need to do in order to bring that about. I have a lot of experience with Weight Watchers and that experience is invaluable to me now. (After I lost my weight I worked as a leader for them for several years).
What I'm doing, besides monitoring my glucose levels, is mirroring the Weight Watchers approach. I just don't use any form of points or attend meetings. Instead, I'm counting calories, some of you are saying ugg, and fat and carbs and protein, etc. And especially for me, I'm trying to watch my sodium and cholesterol. I have had high blood pressure since before I got diabetes.
Another important thing for me is exercise. It's important for my health and helps facilitate my weight loss. I do a variety of things including biking, walking, resistance training and housework. Yes, housework burns calories and it needs to be done anyway.
Meal planning and shopping for healthy foods is vital for me. If I have all the wrong foods in the house guess what I'll eat? Weighing and measuring portions is of extreme value to me, too.
I do, however, take advantage of and even seek support. I go out of my way to speak to my no. 1 supporter, and others, on almost a daily basis. I discuss my struggles, of which there certainly are some, and my progress. It's the whole 'I can't do it alone' thing.
When I get down to my healthy weight I will consider going back to work for Weight Watchers. It was a very meaningful job and I love helping people. But I will endeavor to encourage and try to help those seeking to get healthier along the way.
I give high praise for Weight Watchers. It works. It really does. It inniatally help me to lose 72 lbs and keep it off for a couple of years. But in the years since, I gained it all back and then some. That's how I got to where I am today.
I'd also like to give a huge shout out to Dana McDonald, RD. Also known as the Rebel Dietician. She posts so much healthy stuff on FB and her blog. And you should see her. She is in better shape than anyone I've seen! She is a vegan and works out like crazy. It's her life and it shows. No I don't know here personally nor am I receiving anything from this mention, or from Weight Watchers. I simply cannot not share what I've learned from them.
Now, I'm not a vegan, but I am eating less meat and way more veggies and more moderate amounts of fruit, since I'm diabetic. Also, I'm cooking in healthier ways. Very limited frying and only using olive oil. Steaming, broiling, baking and roasting mostly. Also sautéing with small amounts of olive oil.
What else can I say? If you have any questions please don't hesitate to post them in the comments here on the blog.
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