Healthy Decisions Equal Healthy Choices

Yesterday, I decided to cook.  When I do that I try to cook for a few days so that I don't have to cook when I get off of work.  The other day, I put a pork roast in the crockpot so that was already done.  When I got home from Sunday School, I cooked field peas, rice, baked potatoes, and made a spinach salad with cucumbers, carrots, onions, eggs, and chicken.  This should last me for a few days.  For dinner last night, of course, I didn't want any of that so I boiled frozen hamburger patties and made me a bacon double cheese burger, very delicious.  Overall, I have to cook so that I don't waste money eating out and make healthy choices.  In making healthy choices, I choose to not be a diabetic so there I must do right by the foods I eat. 

For my last two endocronology appointments I was told that my levels are at the beginning stages of being a diabetic in the next few years.  This is something that I would rather not happen so therefore, I will make the necessary adjustments so that doesn't come to fruition.  My problem isn't sweets, my problem is pasta, I love it.  The last time I went to the store I purchased large shells, elbow noodles, lasagna noodles, and the small stars.  Got to be more careful, things have to be done in moderation.  So there it is, my life in a nutshell, no all of this doesn't define me, I just know that I can be better if I do better.  That is why I made that large salad to add vegetables to my diet.  I also make fruit smoothies, but I think that break down of sugar in the fruits cause glucose levels to spike.  I can only do those maybe 3-4 times a week, don't want to cause too many issues.  When making my fruit smoothies, I was adding honey, which is a no-no.  Had to stop that.  I put oatmeal, spinach, almond milk, and greek yogurt in them, they give me that sweet and it is a healthier choice, since I really don't like to eat fruit on its on. 

Do I know what I weigh?  Am I really concerned?  No, no, and no!  My body is going through changes, physically and mentally and I am awared of them all.  I have been able to fit clothes that I haven't in years and I am proud of my progress.  My goal is to keep up the good work, constantly add vegetables and fruits to my daily diet and continue to be positive about my changes.  Even if I fall short from time to time, I can always pick it back up again. 

Doing my workout class once a week at church, using my apps on my phone, plus going to the Y (even if it's just sitting in the sauna for a time) is helping with my overall wellness.  So for this I am proud. 

Plus, my pastor gave me this book The Great Physician's Rx for Health & Wellness by Jordan Rubin to read a bible verse to the class before we start.  This book is great not only because it's Bible based, but it gives you the healthier choices when buying and preparing foods.  Great read and I would recommend it to all, not just to be better, but because it references the Bible. 

Much has Happened

Many things have happened since the last time I posted.  For instance, I found out I had thyroid cancer in January 2012.  I had the lump removed off of my neck and in April of 2012, I found out I was cancer free.  During that time, I had to be on a thyroid cancer diet.  Now, a year has passed and things are much better, but I still have to take thyroid medicine for the rest of my life. 

Since all of these things have passed, I constantly have to go to the doctor to get my blood checked.  In doing this, I found out that I am insulin resistant.  That means that within the next few years I could become diabetic.  No, I don't eat surgery foods, but my weakness is pasta and rice.  Things have to get better. 

My weight has gone down and I am glad of that, but I most defiantly have to change my eating habits.  More fruits and vegetables and less pasta and rice.