First of all; can I just say my God it's a beautiful day? This is what Floridians live all summer for. OK, now that I've gotten that out of my system...
The holidays suck for people trying to control their sugar intake. I seem to do well with a moderate amount of white grain and with a pretty high amount of whole grains. This is good since I prefer whole grains anyway. The reason I tried going back to more grains instead of avoiding all carbs is just because I was SO DAMN HUNGRY. I just can't do it. I've lost about 6 more pounds on the Met, and am at my lowest weight since high school. I need to eat what fills me up damn it. And a high protein diet just doesn't cut it. Sugar and raw veggies? They still are bad news for me. The raw veggies are just bad news for my GI tract. Sugar is bad news all around. And I've fallen off the wagon big time in the last couple of weeks.
SO - I went to the endocrinologist today. She was lovely as usual. I had my blood levels done about 3 weeks ago, and it showed that my glucose level is still 97. Healthy is 99 and under. That's good in that I'm not over 99, but she is surprised by that higher level considering my age and weight. She says she should normally see in the 80's for my group (especially on glucophage). I'm not sure why she's surprised since I have PCOS. Maybe my glucose did come down after that, and that's why I ovulated. I don't know. But I do know that I'm hungrier than ever and am in a bad diet rut. It's time to get back on the wagon. I want my body to do well. Honestly, I don't really crave sugar anymore. What I crave is FOOD. Therefore, if I am hungry, and a sugary snack is readily available... you bet I'm going to stuff it in my maw.
Since Hub is trying to lose weight, and I have been a bad girl, we are going to try to keep good foods only in the house again. Christmas cookies? We're giving most of them away. Christmas dinner? We're cooking it ourselves in healthy style.
Is there anything else I can do besides cut down sugar, be on glucophage and be at a good weight to lower glucose levels? I have a sneaking suspicion this is a big part of my ovulation problem (along with all the other big parts. I'm such a friggin mess.).
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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9 comments:
getting on the wagon around the holidays has GOT to be brutal, but I totally commend you on it.
& HOW can you be loving this weather?? It is effing HOT in December. That is just wrong!!!
No idea I'm afraid. But good luck in your quest.
I'm impressed you are doing a GREAT job! So much better then I am. I think I am going in the opposite direction. I am giving myself this Christmas and then it is back on track.
P.S I am so jealous of your weather. It is COLD and SNOWING here. :(
That is a tough one. Maybe try adding things like protein powder to some of your food? It might give things a bit more staying power.
Wow, Barb! I am so impressed by your dedication. I don't have any additional suggestions but give yourself a pat on the back from me! I am so proud of you!
Wow...I am so impressed that you are sticking so close to the diet plan over the holidays.
I don't really have any advice for you. I had to have a glucose tolerance test the other day to make sure my glucose has returned to normal levels after the gestational diabetes. Sorry i am no help. But kudos to you for making christmas dinner and giving away the cookies. I wouldn't be able to do it!
Calli - It's Fla dude! haha. I agree it feels more Christmasy when it's cold, but we got lucky with Thanksgiving. You can't expect it to hand us xmas too. ;)
Thanks girls. I really don't FEEL like I'm doing a great job, but your support helps. :)
I can totally relate to this. I was doing REALLY good for a few months. Thin in December I practically didn't exercise at all and I at pie and cookies and BREAD and would you believe I gained back all six pounds I had lost in the prior 3 months. Re-fucking-diculous.
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