None for me, thanks—have to watch my blood sugar.
I mean, I could have one, but I’d have to mainline several packets of protein powder and a couple gallons of water along with it to dilute all the raw processed sugar. And then limit myself to a handful of dry beans for the next day or so.
Which isn’t to say that I can’t enjoy the odd little bit of chocolate. Or even a tasty dairy treat. In fact I once made a nice breakfast out of a little cup of lite yogurt and a packet of NutriSystem chocolate pudding mix. I could’ve even added a few chopped nuts and a cherry if I’d wanted to, but it wouldn’t have been the same without the whipped topping.
Actually, I’m really only posting this today because I just noticed it’s been a few weeks since I had anything to say on a Sunday. But since I’m on the subject…
My doctor has added a medication to my daily cocktail that further fights the insulin resistance while also apparently offering added assistance to the weight loss. I’ve been taking off an average of about three pounds a week since I worked out what I needed to do to bring my blood sugar under control. The blood sugar levels themselves are looking a lot better, and staying much closer to the “normal” range than when I was diagnosed. I’m not exercising as regularly as I want to, but my energy levels are a lot better anyway.
The doctor wants to take another look at my cholesterol in a couple of months; the proportions of good to bad were not where they need to be when they took a blood sample last month, but we’re both hoping the changes since then are making a difference there too.
What it all comes down to is portion control, nutritional balance, and exercise, pretty much regardless of what ails you. I’m getting two out of three nailed down already.
Feeling better is a great incentive.
