My name is Angela, and I'm a carbohydrate addict. I love all the things that make me gain weight. I like pretzels, pasta, bananas, bagels, rice, beans, veges, etc.
My blood sugar has a tendency to nosedive, so I grab some more carbs when that happens. I haven't been getting much excersize, because I just feel crappy. I'm on some anti-depressants for that, and I'm feeling a bit better. My triglycerides are way too high, though, and I'm overweight. Both my grandmothers are/were diabetic, so it's time for me to nip this problem in the bud now.
Last Friday I started Atkins. I'm pretty much surviving on cheese and taco salad. I brown really lean hamburger meat and add garlic, red pepper, and plenty of chili powder. I eat this over a bed of lettuce with melted cheese and jalapeno peppers for supper. I think the hot peppers give me that "rush" that I was getting from carbs. I'm still drinking my coffee, but I use cream instead of milk. I did make myself eat two eggs yesterday, too.
I'm feeling OK, and my Ketostix say my ketone level is "small". I guess that's pretty good, considering today is only Monday. It's better than negative or trace, anyway.
I also bought some multi-vitamins today. I've been walking around more, doing housework, playing putt-putt, and just moving. Sometimes it's too easy to Dis, when I get bored. Sitting in this chair is broadening my mind, but it's broadening my butt, as well. So, I'm cutting down on the computer time.
I go back to the doctor for a check-up in about 6 weeks. I'd love to improve all my numbers, by then. Good luck to me! I know I can do it!
My blood sugar has a tendency to nosedive, so I grab some more carbs when that happens. I haven't been getting much excersize, because I just feel crappy. I'm on some anti-depressants for that, and I'm feeling a bit better. My triglycerides are way too high, though, and I'm overweight. Both my grandmothers are/were diabetic, so it's time for me to nip this problem in the bud now.
Last Friday I started Atkins. I'm pretty much surviving on cheese and taco salad. I brown really lean hamburger meat and add garlic, red pepper, and plenty of chili powder. I eat this over a bed of lettuce with melted cheese and jalapeno peppers for supper. I think the hot peppers give me that "rush" that I was getting from carbs. I'm still drinking my coffee, but I use cream instead of milk. I did make myself eat two eggs yesterday, too.
I'm feeling OK, and my Ketostix say my ketone level is "small". I guess that's pretty good, considering today is only Monday. It's better than negative or trace, anyway.
I also bought some multi-vitamins today. I've been walking around more, doing housework, playing putt-putt, and just moving. Sometimes it's too easy to Dis, when I get bored. Sitting in this chair is broadening my mind, but it's broadening my butt, as well. So, I'm cutting down on the computer time.
I go back to the doctor for a check-up in about 6 weeks. I'd love to improve all my numbers, by then. Good luck to me! I know I can do it!