A Day Off
Over a month in to this journey now and starting to settle down. I have concluded that, if I have cereal for breakfast, I find it very difficult to stick below my total carbs for the day. However, if I have something else (mainly egg based, unfortunately) I can do it quite easily. I am now, more often than not, sticking well below my carbs for the day. I am also often under on total calories but well over on Sat Fats. Ah well!
We have had another birthday in the house this week, including an Italian take-away and a birthday cake. I found something low-ish carbs on the menu, which was nice, allowing me to have a small piece of the cake, however my husband declared it a "Cheat Day" and stopped counting for the day. I subtly pointed out that diabetes doesn't have a day off but I'm not sure if it registered. He very much on the 'calorie counting to lose weight' diet and seems to forget the underlying condition of why I am controlling my diet.
The exercise is going well too. I aim to get out every day and prefer to go alone and listen to my book, but the kids and husband keep wanting to come too! We have had a few pleasant strolls around our area, discovering many new routes. Mr Motivator said, on the telly the other morning, exercise is like brushing your teeth - you get into the habit and need to do it every day or you don't feel right. I hope I'm getting to that stage but I must admit, I'm finding the motivation to get out very easily these days.
What I have learned so far...
We have had another birthday in the house this week, including an Italian take-away and a birthday cake. I found something low-ish carbs on the menu, which was nice, allowing me to have a small piece of the cake, however my husband declared it a "Cheat Day" and stopped counting for the day. I subtly pointed out that diabetes doesn't have a day off but I'm not sure if it registered. He very much on the 'calorie counting to lose weight' diet and seems to forget the underlying condition of why I am controlling my diet.
The exercise is going well too. I aim to get out every day and prefer to go alone and listen to my book, but the kids and husband keep wanting to come too! We have had a few pleasant strolls around our area, discovering many new routes. Mr Motivator said, on the telly the other morning, exercise is like brushing your teeth - you get into the habit and need to do it every day or you don't feel right. I hope I'm getting to that stage but I must admit, I'm finding the motivation to get out very easily these days.
What I have learned so far...
- · Eggs for breakfast are not so bad
- · There is usually something I can have on a take-away menu
- · I'm still struggling with my water intake, though I only drink tea and water these days
- · Sugar substitute, in baking, isn't too bad.
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