Awesome Blood Sugar Level This Morning

I hope everyone is doing well today.  For my morning  I do not know what is up with my children these last couple of days.  But you just push through the day and turn it into a positive.   
One of the great things that happened to me today was my morning glucose level.  It was at 98.  The best it has been in along time.  I was excited.  This makes me want to working harder to achieve my goals of health and fitness. It is all about saving my life and be around for my husband , kids, family and friends.   So this morning I drank that yummy butterscotch Shakeology.   It really tastes like a Butterfinger and less the half the calories and full of 70 ingredients that are good for you.  Check out this website and read about Shakeology.  www.myshakeology.com/fitlakegirl.  Then I made Pastor Pam's Chili .  It is cooking and smelling good.  And it is healthy.  It is about time for me to get off my booty and get some things done.   Craig's dad is coming over for dinner and we are having  Pizza Burgers.   It is a recipe from my  Biggest Loser Cook Book


I got my workout in and i did power 90 sculpt 3-4  .  I was able to 12 chair up .  I usually could only do 4  before I had knee surgery .  I was so excited.  I make sure I bring my A game every day I work out.   


 Tips for the Day . 




1 , Eat some avocado,olives, almonds, or sesame seeds. Small amounts give your body the good ft that it needs
2. Talk positively  to yourself; don't talk down. If your sugar level was high, think( I was high, and treated it.  Rather than I was High and I failed.
3. Did you know that fat-free foods can sometimes be higher in calories and in carbohydrates, the the original version? Read the two labels and compare
4. Eat breakfast every day. People who eat breakfast are less likely to overeat  later in the day 
5.Eat one more serving of vegetables today then you would normally.
6 Exercise can drop blood sugar too low, so carry a source of sugar with you to treat hypoglycemia. 
7.Take a walk after dinner instead of watching TV. 
8.Control the diabetes so it does not control you.
9.Stretching keeps the body younger. As people age, they lose flexibility and balance. Stretching gives it back . 
10. Foods with trans fats are bad for your heart. If the label says  partially hydrogenated  vegetable oil, shortening , or margarine, beware!

I lost weight today

I hope everyone is having a great Monday .  Today I had a little rough morning with the kids but I got them out the door .  Craig and I had errands to run and we stopped by my parents house to visit.  I went to weigh myself and when I started the last week on changing my life and get healthy and in control of my diabetes I weighed 228 .  Today I weigh 224 .  I have lost 4lbs,  By drinking shakeology on a daily basis, drinking water, eating healthy , checking my sugar levels  and exercising.   And today my morning sugar level was 124.    

It has been over 9 mos since I have seen weight loss.  Because of not taking care of myself. this makes me want to push even harder.  I have not gotten my work out in but I will get it done before the end of the day . It has been a busy one. 




Was able to get my work out in tonight Power 90 3-4  Sweat Cardio and Ab Ripper 200.  I had the mp3 going and I brought my A game on with my workout with Tony Horton.  I was pushing through the pain and I did it.  I felt good and boy was it worth it.   Since it was late and did not want a big dinner I made a Butterfinger Shakeology for dinner.  It was to die for.  My son was getting ready to go to bed and I had him try it.  He said Mom this is like a butterfinger.   Can I have one in the morning.  He  usually likes it with just peanut butter and almond milk and chocolate shakeology .   

Until you feel strong enough to deal with the pain in your life, you're not going to be able to feel the joy, either." J. Michaels, #BL10
"Until you feel strong enough to deal with the pain in your life, you're not going to be able to feel the joy, either." J. Michaels, #BL10
We do not have to let our feelings control us. We can manage our emotions with God's help. Joyce Meyer

Day 3 of getting it together

Happy Sunday ,  This morning I slept in late, Late for me it 845  or 9 am .   But I really needed coffee this morning to get going.   My blood sugar was  130 which is a little better then the day before.  I had my yummy Shakeology with Almond Milk and Blueberries, and Bananas, and Chocolate shakeology .  It was so good and gave me  energy .  I love this stuff.   If any of you are interested in it let me know and I will be glad to give you the information on it.  


This afternoon my sugar level was at 80. I do not usually have problems in the afternoon with my sugar levels.  Then I headed in for my work out .  I decided to step it up with Power 90  Sculpt 3-4.  I borrowed my daughter's mp3 player and was working  out with the music.  This was a challenge for me and something I needed.  I admit at certain times I just wanted to give up .  Then a song came on it was Taylor Hicks ( Do I Make You Proud ) .  I was working out  the words in the song made me cry as I was working out . It brought back memories ,  I pushed my way through my work out tears and all, and I completed it. And Mama if  you are reading my blog today you will remember why.  I love you Mama.


So tonight is taco night at my house and Pinto Beans and salad.   I have not gotten all the water I am suppose to but I am hoping to get it all in before I go to bed tonight.   My blood glucose was at 85 at 845 .2hours after I ate dinner and I did manage to get 3 32 oz glasses of water


A Friend share this today on Facebook and it was awesome .

Chose Good Carbohydrates, not no carbohydrates and healthy carbohydrates.   


We have all tried fad diets and some of those fad diets included no carbohydrates.  Well our body does need carbohydrates for physical activity and for helping your organs work properly and they are need for a healthy diet.  However you need to eat Good Carbohydrates. 


What are good carbohrydrates?
Whole Grains for one the less processed the better for you , vegetables, fruits ( not peas, potatoes these are starchy foods)


Here are some whole grains 

• Whole wheat berries, whole wheat bulgur, whole wheat couscous and other strains of wheat such as kamut and spelt
• Brown rice
• Oat groats, steel-cut oats, rolled oats
• Whole rye
• Hulled barley (pot, scotch, and pearled barley often have much of their bran removed)
• Buckwheat, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah), wild rice, and amaranth are considered whole grains even though botanically they are not in the grain family of plants

Try these five quick tips for adding good carbs to your diet:

1. Start the day with whole grains. Try a hot cereal, like steel cut oats, or a cold cereal that lists a whole grain first on the ingredient list.

2. Use whole grain breads for lunch or snacks. Confused about how to find a whole-grain bread? Look for bread that lists as the first ingredient whole wheat, whole rye, or some other whole grain —and even better, one that is made with only whole grains, such as 100 percent whole wheat bread.

3. Get rid of the potatoes. Instead, try brown rice, bulgur, wheat berries, whole wheat pasta, or another whole grain with your dinner. Read "Health Gains from Whole Grains" for a list of whole grains and their health benefit

4. Choose whole fruit instead of juice.An orange has two times as much fiber and half as much sugar as a 12-ounce glass of orange juice. 

5. Bring on the beans. Beans are an excellent source of slowly digested carbohydrates as well as a great source of protein.

I found this information on the Harvard School of Public Health website.  Just so you know I am not a doctor and do not claim to be.  I research my information and pass it along .  This if for me to learn about my disease and what I need to do to make me live a healthy live .  I just want to pass on the information that I find .  A lot of times people do not really understand  things or what they have to do .   Just remember do not be afraid to ask your doctor questions ,  get the facts and do what you have to do to live a healthy life.  To be around for your family , kids, and enjoy it.  And always give back for what you have been given so freely.   

If some of my information is wrong or you find something better.  Please post it on my blog to education me and give back to others .   

November 5, 2011 day 2 of my new journey

I did get my work out in last night like I said.  I did  Power 90 Sweat Cardio and Ab Ripper 100  at about  10 last night.  The best part was my 12 yr old son was still up .  He was watching Happy Days in the other room and  came in and joined me for my work out . It was really cool.   What a supportive kid I have.   Well I am lucky  my daughter helps me work out at times also .  Then I chilled and read my book until my husband arrived home  around 100 for a long week in Cali.   We were up until after 2  and I got a little hungry and instead of making a healthy choice . I went and got 3 pieces of  candy for the kids Halloween stash.  What a mistake that was .  This morning my blood glucose was 158.   I was so mad at myself for doing this.  But I turned it around and made it positive day and a learning experience.   I did not think that 3 pieces of candy would have such an effect on me.    

One of the things I did do today was go grocery shopping.  I took out all my diabetes cook books and  planned my menu for the week and what I needed at the store.   The cook books I use are Fix it and Forget it Diabetic Cookbook  for slow cookers,  The Biggest Loser Cook book and the Betty Crocker's Diabetic   Cook book, I also get Eating Clean Magazine .   I find for me if I make a list of what I need before shopping I tend to stick to that list  and I end up spending less .  If I do not make a list or a menu , I end up buying stuff I do not need or not as healthy for myself and my family and I spend alot more.  

The rest of the day was just chillin with my family and doing some Arts and Crafts.   Got all my water in for the day is was 96 oz ,  good blood sugar levels the rest of the day.  Watched this weeks Biggest Loser and it reminder me I did not work out .  So I decided I should at least get Ab ripper 200 in.  My husband decided to join me and we finished it.  I feel good today .   Since my blood glucose has been good for the day I am hoping tomorrow morning will be great .   I have not eaten since 7 pm.


Those good ole Carbohydrates: 


   Food has 3 main Nutrients, Carbohydrates, protein and fat.  Carbohydrate foods will raise your blood glucose level, so you need to watch how much you eat.  Foods that do contain  Carbs, are Starches, fruit, milk, and some milk products and of course those famous things called Sweets. Sugar is also a Carbohydrate, and effects the body the same way as other carbs.   You can still eat sweets and food with added sugar as long as you count the carbs. But foods with high sugar counts tend to little nutritional value other then calories.  


Here are some tips to help when counting your carbohydrates:


1. remember that 15 grams of carbs counts as one Carb choice 
2. One , starch, fruit or milk exchange is equal to 1 carb choice . Foods in these 3 groups all raise blood glucose. 
3. Meats and fats are not counted because they do not contain carbs. 
4. Non-starchy vegetables any vegies except corn, peas, squash and potatoes, are not counted  unless eaten  in large amounts  ( 3 cups of raw or 1 1/2 cooked vegies)
5. Food that has 5 or more grams of fiber , you subtract the total amount of grams of fiber from the total carbohydrates  before determining  your carb choices.   


This information was provide from one of my cook books. 
More on Carbs tomorrow.  

November 4th My journey begins

Well,  my day started off with my little girl still not feeling well and be not a 100% because of my sinus infection.    Got my son out the door for school.   I went back to sleep for a little but kind of hard when your daughter's medicine  kicked in and she is  using your laptop and playing music on You Tube.  I kept hearing hear Chris Commisso, Bruno Mars and the Lazy song ( with P90X words in my head ) and whatever else . So I got up and I tested my morning fasting and it was at 150. So I have to make sure that I watch what I eat today.   It could be off a little bit because I am not feeling well.   So I took all my medicine and  made me a Chocolate , Peanut Butter, and Banana  Shakeology with Almond Milk.  It is the best part of my morning a Healthy Shake with over 70 ingredients and it is good for you and tastes great.    At lunch I had a Tuna Melt on Rye Bread with Swiss and I used my George Forman  grill .  It was Yummy.   On my second 32 ounce glass of water .  For my glucose level after lunch is was 125 . On my 3rd glass of water.   My dinner tonight will be a lean cuisine Sesame Chicken ,  Also I will have some green beans, and other mixed vegetables  with other glass of water.  I had four 32 oz cups of water today my last blood glucose count was at 9pm and is was at 78.   I am so happy.   


I will be doing Power 90 tonight which will be Sweat Cardio  and Ab Ripper 100  by Tony Horton.  

Learning About Diabetes:

In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can lead to diabetes complications. Diabetes increases your risk for many serious health problems. The good news? With the correct treatment and recommended lifestyle changes, many people with diabetes are able to prevent or delay the onset of complications.  ( Information from the American Diabetes Associations).


Signs of Diabetes ( Type 2) 


Frequent trips Urination
Unquenchable Thrist
Losing Weight with out Trying 
(1) More noticeable in Type 1 diabetes-
(2) Type 2 happens gradually with increasing insulin resistance so weight loss in not as noticeable
Weakness and Fatigue
Tingling and Numbness in your hands or feet or both


Other signs or symptoms that my happen
Blurred Vision, Skin that is dry or itchy, frequent infections or cuts and bruises that take longer time to heal . Are signs that something is not right. 


I hope everyone has a great weekend 

November 3, 2011 Results of my Diabetes and facts

Well yesterday I went to my doctor's appointment to 1) find out about my lab work and diabetes, (2) because I had a sinus infection.  


I can honestly tell you before I was pretty scared about going to see my Patti ( Dr.).  Since I had got the news for nurse Linda what my A1c level was last Thursday,  I started back taking my medicine for diabetes regularly and  watching what I was eating and  checking my blood glucose 4 times a day. I even started to walk again.  I had knee surgery 3 months ago and I can not do my hard impact work outs completely .   I have to modify but that is ok with me.  So, I started back slowing with walking and I will work my way up.   


I walked in to see Patti and I was in the room waiting for her .  It seemed like forever,  finally what seemed like a 1/2 hour  (actually 5-10 minutes)  she came in .  We chatted a bit and then we got to it . It meaning my diabetes.  My head running a  1000 miles a minute.  Patti told me that my A1c was at 7.1 which is not great but it could have been worse, then my fasting glucose was 138 . This is not good.  It should be about 110 .   Then my  triglycerides are at 290  ouch that is bad.  Should be less then 150 .  My head is saying ok , I can deal with this I have done it before I know what works and what I need to do.   Then I asked about my kidneys,  she  advised me that there was Albumin in my urine or kidneys, this hit me hard.  I did not want to hear this at all.  My head went to kidney failure.   Patti said not it is not to that extent but I need to correct what I am doing.   She said we would do my lab work and everything in 2-3 months and she will probably change some of my medicines at that time  to protect my kidneys.   


When I left her office, with my prescriptions in hand ,  and my heart feeling heavy with all I heard I got int he truck and called my husband.  I told him the news , yes is was concerned but said we would do what ever we had to do to correct it.  We will get through everything .  I started to cry because I am scared.  


I know I can do this I can beat this thing,  I am strong, I am a fighter, I have faith.
  In looking at it  I in away, relapsed to my old ways, not the old ways  of my addiction to drugs  but the addiction of saying I can eat whatever I want and when I want to.  Also how much of it.  I do not need to take my medicine, I do not have to work out ,   I will take care of everyone else and not worry about me.  
So know it is recovery time and I know I have to watch, what I eat, work out, eat healthy, take care of myself, because I can take care of everyone else if I do not take care of myself.   




Here are some facts about  Diabetes-


This is a fact that in the United States Diabetes is the underlying cause of more deaths per year then AIDS and Breast Cancer combined. It is time for America to make a change .


Diabetes- effects, the heart, eyes, feet, high blood pressure, your pancreas , kidneys, and more.   

A person with some or all of the following listed health risk factors may never develop type 2 diabetes. However, the latest medical findings show that the chances of getting type 2 diabetes increase the more health risk factors you have.

• A family history of diabetes. If a parent or sibling in your family has diabetes, your risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases.
• Age over 45. The chance of getting type 2 diabetes increases with age.
• Race or ethnic background. The risk of type 2 diabetes is greater in Hispanics, African-Americans, Native Americans, and Asians.
• Metabolic syndrome (also calledinsulin resistance syndrome).
• Being overweight. If you are overweight, defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25, you're at higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
• Hypertension. High blood pressure increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
• Abnormal cholesterol levels. HDL ("good") cholesterol levels under 35 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) and/or a triglyceride level over 250 mg/dL increases your risk of type 2 diabetes.
• History of gestational diabetes. Getting diabetes during pregnancy or delivering a baby over nine pounds can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes.

Most of all  today children, teenagers are at risk of getting diabetes.  Do to the way society is today.  We need to change the way society is today and help children and other family members get healthy.   

So lets get started .   Tomorrow I will be posting what u can do to prevent or help your diabetes.  And what I am doing.  I will try to post on a daily basis with my blood glucose reading,  what I am eating, exercising .   

Lets all End the Trend of Obesity and help with the fight against diabetes

 

October 27,2011 Diabetes Out of Control

I was really wondering if I was going to post this or not .  But I am hoping I can help someone else learn from me . 
I look at myself a year ago and see when I started my weightloss journey.  How excited I was and  realized that I had hit my bottom and wanted to changed.   I feel in love with Beachbody , there products and the people and my coach was and still is wonderful.   I lost weight working out and drinking shakeology and changing the way I eat .   My whole family changed.   I had lost 26 lbs and 17 total body inches.   I was so happy.    Then my live took on some major changes  I major move to help my father in law who has cancer . New state , no friends and having to start a new life.  3 surgeries in a year for different things in my life.   But some where along the line with all the going on,  I stopped doing all the right things and it was hard to cook healthy all the time when my father in law did not like healthy food.   So I began to let myself get depressed and unhappy and not work out and not drink my amazing shake.   I did not do a lot with Beachbody.    How can I sell a product that I am not faithfully using .  I know it works and I know the work out programs work .  I see it everyday .   With Beachbody community,


I had  some chats via facebook with my Beachbody Coach and she has dealt with a lot of the same things I have .  She made me think .    What I need to do.  Then today I got the call.   My lab work came back.  I was scared of this ,  I have to see  Dr. Patti next Thursday.  I asked the Nurse Linda what my A1c level was and she said 7.1 .  I said shit.   I was upset.   In April I was at 5.9  off of one of my meds and feeling great  .  Today I am back at 7.1 and gained 24 lbs back.     


I have been thinking these last couple of days that I have to treat this as I do my recovery,  I am a recovering addict with almost 22 months clean sober.    I know I can not drink or do drugs again or I will die.   I have to look at my diabetes, health , fitness as a total lifestyle change for life.  I can not stop exercising or eating healthy and think I will be ok,  I have to stay that way or I will die of Diabetes, or fatty liver disease or something.  It took me a while to hit my bottom with drugs and alcohol,    I hit my bottom today with my diabetes and my health.   


I am going back to what I do . Drink Shakeology , workout, modify it,  walk the dog , eat healthy. 
I want to live and be able to do around for a while.   


I will find out the read of my results next week.   I wanted to share this because people need to hear that it has to be a life style change and we all have to make it .   Do not ever give up.  


Diabetes,  Obesity, and other diseases caused by being overweight we need to make a change.   


I hope this helps someone else  so they will not have to go through what I did. 


I have to keep pushing and pushing my way out of depression and, other areas of my life, to suceed . 
I will start with one day at a time . 


Thank you for reading


Cindy ( Fitlakegirl)