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 .