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My Weekend Six - diagnosed with diabetes this week so....
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((((Missy)))) It sounds like you are very motivated, so that is half the battle.
I have lost quite a bit of weight over the past year, and here are somethings that worked for me:
1 - Understanding portion sizes and calorie counting. It is very easy to overeat, without being a "piggy". I didn't realize how many extra calories I took in daily by snacking and picking while cooking and clearing the table after meals. I am not a fanatic calorie counter, but I do try to stay within my target for daily calories as much as possible.
2 - Experiment with foods to find out what works best for your body. I have found that many foods I thought were off limits are actually very helpful for me to eat - avocados, food with good fats, etc.
3 - Don't be afraid of carbs - understand how your body responds to them, and then eat accordingly. I have to watch white breads (baguette, French/Italian breads, etc.), and eat mostly brown rice now, but I can have other starchy things as long as I don't overserve myself. I found the less refined carbs I eat, the less I prefer them.
4 - As Dawn said - balance your meals with protein of some kind, it really helps keep your blood sugars even and feel full sooner.
5 - Have a standby/go-to snack or dish you always have on hand that is easy to prepare. I love salad, but hate packaged salad mixes, and am lazy about prepping ingredients. I keep the makings for a simple salad of mixed greens, feta or crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds handy and have that many times as a snack or with a meal.
6 - Hummus.
I love hummus, and it also makes a great snack/munchie with veggies dipped in.
7 - Eat smaller meals, more frequently. It really does help keep hunger at bay and will help with your blood sugar levels.
8 - Move! It really doesn't matter how, and you don't need any fancy equipment or a gym membership. I started sitting less, walking more. Get a workout DVD, or try Wii Fit - I really had a lot of fun with that, it works for all ages and fitness levels, and it helps you keep track of your goals.
Good luck to you!
I have lost quite a bit of weight over the past year, and here are somethings that worked for me:
1 - Understanding portion sizes and calorie counting. It is very easy to overeat, without being a "piggy". I didn't realize how many extra calories I took in daily by snacking and picking while cooking and clearing the table after meals. I am not a fanatic calorie counter, but I do try to stay within my target for daily calories as much as possible.
2 - Experiment with foods to find out what works best for your body. I have found that many foods I thought were off limits are actually very helpful for me to eat - avocados, food with good fats, etc.
3 - Don't be afraid of carbs - understand how your body responds to them, and then eat accordingly. I have to watch white breads (baguette, French/Italian breads, etc.), and eat mostly brown rice now, but I can have other starchy things as long as I don't overserve myself. I found the less refined carbs I eat, the less I prefer them.
4 - As Dawn said - balance your meals with protein of some kind, it really helps keep your blood sugars even and feel full sooner.
5 - Have a standby/go-to snack or dish you always have on hand that is easy to prepare. I love salad, but hate packaged salad mixes, and am lazy about prepping ingredients. I keep the makings for a simple salad of mixed greens, feta or crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds handy and have that many times as a snack or with a meal.
6 - Hummus.
I love hummus, and it also makes a great snack/munchie with veggies dipped in.
7 - Eat smaller meals, more frequently. It really does help keep hunger at bay and will help with your blood sugar levels.
8 - Move! It really doesn't matter how, and you don't need any fancy equipment or a gym membership. I started sitting less, walking more. Get a workout DVD, or try Wii Fit - I really had a lot of fun with that, it works for all ages and fitness levels, and it helps you keep track of your goals.
Good luck to you!