Flash forward to this past few months, I started gaining weight again, and occasionally felt my blood sugar rise a little too high (I have a blood sugar meter so I can check it myself). Anyway back to last Friday, it was high for no reason, I had eaten a balanced dinner, it only had complex carbs, tons of fiber and protein, but for some reason my blood sugar spiked (I am guessing it is the carb laden rice bread, and othe gluten alternatives). So Saturday morning found me at the store getting a cart load of veggies and lean protein to get my blood sugar and gluten level back under control. I know I feel better when I eat this way, I even lost 50 pounds eating this way about 8 years ago, but for some reason, my body still wants sugary things, and wheat products, so I indulge on occasion. But really I know that I not only have to give up wheat, but most likely rice as well.
I am basically using the zone as a guide, with a few modifications. I have a list that I got about 8 years ago when I started the Zone, it is a simple 2 pages of good carbs, lean protein and good fats. It has been through the ringer, and even got partially shredded once, but I still have it. I was looking at it on Friday evening and noticed for the very first time, that small red potatoes are a favorable carbohydrate. Who knew? Not me for sure, potatoes are usually the thing that have derailed me from eating in a balanced way, they are like crack for me, but the red ones are good and don’t make me want to snort them up my nose.
Today was my first full day of Zonish eating, and so far so good, I had zero sugary things today, even though I have desperately wanted them. I know in a few days I will be craving free, so I just have to hang in till then. Tonight I made Chicken with chorizo (this was my very first chorizo experience, and WOW), tomatoes, and onion. I sautéed everything in a little olive oil, served it with baby red potatoes, and organic Caesar salad (sans the pita chips for me). It was fantastic!
Was that an actual picture of the meal you served? Very beautiful. And 3 cheers for your efforts and your understanding of good eating. I know better, I have just been very self-indulgent for the last 9 or 10 months. Hence, a body shape like I've never had before. But there are some people who cannot grasp the concept of food groups (besides the butterfinger group) and can't understand their health issues are directly lifestyle-related (specifically diet and - you guessed it, - exercise).
ReplyDeleteOh, and I must say again, I love your writing. You make me laugh, cheer, groan - whatever you are writing about, I feel it. Victoria
Yes, this is a picture of a meal I made, I fancy myself an amateur gourmet, and the fancier it is the easier it is for me to eat more veggies and fewer grains. I think until I did the zone 8 years ago, I really had no concept of what was "good" for me, I ate bleached flour, boxed items, I was cooking, but we ate a lot of what I call "Mormon cooking" casseroles, dessert a few times each week. White rice (shudder) and margarine (double shudder). I slowly started to piece together basic nutrition and what ultimately made me feel better. I have added to it through the years, and now we eat as much organic as I can get my hands on (and reasonably afford)and try to keep the foods as whole as possible. I am sure in aanother 5 years, I will be even further in my quest for good nutritious eating.
ReplyDeleteExercise I am not as god at, I will do it, but I get bored easily, and find that it takes hours of exercise to see any results, so I give up easily. I try to shake it up and try new things al the time, even when I am watching tv, I am always thinging "could I be doing leg lifts? or arm curls?) just to constantly keep moving.
Thank you for loving my writing! That makes me feel so good. love you!