I've managed to undo the damage from last week and weighed in today at 160.8. My goodness, I can't wait to break through into the 150s!
I have to admit I've been feeling kind of "blah" over the past week. Although I am finding ways to stay active, I haven't had a solid exercise routine since finishing Body Revolution a few weeks ago. Perhaps that is throwing me off. I continue to run 2-3 times a week, but I'm having a hard time with that as well. I make sure my blood sugar is on the higher side before I begin (I usually need to start in the 10.0 to 12.0 mmol/L range), and even drink a 1/2 glass of juice before starting as well, but I always seem to return home with a low blood sugar which means even more juice and calories (not to mention having that drunken-like feeling as I stumble up my road to get home).
I do know that my stress level has been gradually elevating with thinking about all the things we need to do to prepare for our big move. Mr. McMuffintop still hasn't received the official "green light" from his physical (although he is overweight and his cholesterol was elevated, the person who did the physical said it shouldn't prevent him from getting hired; the hold up is simply that the company's doctor hasn't had a chance to review and approve the physical yet).
So until he gets that green light, everything we need to do to prepare is on hold. We have been searching MLS for house listings, but we really need to get out there and look for ourselves. We can't decide whether to buy a house or a condo. We want to adopt a child/children so a house would be better, but if for some reason it doesn't happen then a smaller condo would suit us just fine. Gah, I wish I could see the future!
Ok, back to positive thoughts. :)
This weekend I am hosting a Mother's-Day-slash-birthday dinner for my family, so I plan to prepare as much of the food in advance as possible so that I can enjoy the day rather than be running around in a frenzy. I already made some cupcakes last weekend and immediately put them in the freezer so that they would be out-of-sight, out-of-mind. McMuffintop 1, delicious food 0!
Showing posts with label diabetes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diabetes. Show all posts
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter weekend!
It has been a busy, busy, busy few days in the McMuffintop household. We are knee deep in a bathroom renovation (it's looking so pretty!) which we are trying to get done by Monday, so I haven't had time for much else.
But I did have time to squeeze in my daily work outs, so I'll give myself a pat on the back for that!
Unfortunately, that is about the only good weight-loss-slash-making-myself-healthier related tidbit I have to report. Meals this week have been a disaster, and I only have 5 Weight Watchers weekly points left until my new week starts on Wednesday.
On Thursday I tried out a lemon cupcake with raspberry icing recipe in preparation for my sister's anniversary party this summer. And guess what happened? I licked the bowls while making the cupcakes and just had to have one that evening after supper. I logged 50 Weight Watchers points on Thursday.
I brought the remaining 11 cupcakes to my Mom's house on Good Friday so others could give their opinions on the flavour (with a couple of small tweaks it looks like it's a winner, by the way!). We had a Good Friday fish fry, so not only did I eat another cupcake yesterday, I also ate pan-fried fish. I calculated the day at 42 points.
Today has been better because the cupcakes are now out of the house and out of my reach. I am ending the day at 29 points, and the only reason it's that high is because I battled a low blood sugar after my run today and had to drink 8 oz. of orange juice (3 points).
Tomorrow we have a family Easter dinner at Mr. McMuffintop's parents' house to get through. I think I'll probably be dipping into my Activity Points, which I never do (I usually manage to keep myself at 26-28 points total per day). I seriously can't wait for this week to be over! And I seriously envy those who managed to not be tempted by treats this weekend. It's not easy, give yourselves a huge pat on the back!
Oh, and if you haven't already noticed I am way late on my weigh-in report. The scale was up 1 pound, and I am already dreading this week's weigh-in. BUT, it will be a new week and I already have a master plan running through my brain to get back on track (i.e., following Jillian Michael's 7-Day Kickstart meal plan again)!
p.s. I only have 2 MORE BODY REVOLUTION WORK OUTS TO GO! I am OVER THE MOON EXCITED if you can't already tell.
It has been a busy, busy, busy few days in the McMuffintop household. We are knee deep in a bathroom renovation (it's looking so pretty!) which we are trying to get done by Monday, so I haven't had time for much else.
But I did have time to squeeze in my daily work outs, so I'll give myself a pat on the back for that!
Unfortunately, that is about the only good weight-loss-slash-making-myself-healthier related tidbit I have to report. Meals this week have been a disaster, and I only have 5 Weight Watchers weekly points left until my new week starts on Wednesday.
On Thursday I tried out a lemon cupcake with raspberry icing recipe in preparation for my sister's anniversary party this summer. And guess what happened? I licked the bowls while making the cupcakes and just had to have one that evening after supper. I logged 50 Weight Watchers points on Thursday.
I brought the remaining 11 cupcakes to my Mom's house on Good Friday so others could give their opinions on the flavour (with a couple of small tweaks it looks like it's a winner, by the way!). We had a Good Friday fish fry, so not only did I eat another cupcake yesterday, I also ate pan-fried fish. I calculated the day at 42 points.
Today has been better because the cupcakes are now out of the house and out of my reach. I am ending the day at 29 points, and the only reason it's that high is because I battled a low blood sugar after my run today and had to drink 8 oz. of orange juice (3 points).
Tomorrow we have a family Easter dinner at Mr. McMuffintop's parents' house to get through. I think I'll probably be dipping into my Activity Points, which I never do (I usually manage to keep myself at 26-28 points total per day). I seriously can't wait for this week to be over! And I seriously envy those who managed to not be tempted by treats this weekend. It's not easy, give yourselves a huge pat on the back!
Oh, and if you haven't already noticed I am way late on my weigh-in report. The scale was up 1 pound, and I am already dreading this week's weigh-in. BUT, it will be a new week and I already have a master plan running through my brain to get back on track (i.e., following Jillian Michael's 7-Day Kickstart meal plan again)!
p.s. I only have 2 MORE BODY REVOLUTION WORK OUTS TO GO! I am OVER THE MOON EXCITED if you can't already tell.
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
Weight Watchers
I decided to join Weight Watchers on Saturday.
For the most part I'd been counting calories for the past 8 weeks, but I find it tedious. I'd been considering Weight Watchers for a while now because I like the idea of their point system.
I do find it a bit easier, but I am confused as to why fruits are not given point values (even bananas!). Maybe it's the diabetic in me, but I feel like I NEED to acknowledge that fruit has sugar and therefore calories. Weight Watchers considers it a "free" food (although they do state that they expect it to be consumed in moderation).
Anyway, today's weigh in is going back in the right direction: 174.8. I think it is mostly due to losing the bloat from "that time of the month" because I certainly made some very bad choices this past week (*ahem* family dinner with gravy-covered meat and potatoes and not one but TWO decadent desserts *ahem*).
But I am staying on top of my exercise routine and I have to say that I am very impressed with myself in that department. Tomorrow I begin the last phase of Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution and on cardio days I have been on the treadmill following the "Couch to 5K" running plan (I just finished week 3 of that). I'm thinking of entering myself into some charity runs in order to motivate myself to continue running throughout the summer.
Ahhh summer.... I can't wait for this snow to be gone!
For the most part I'd been counting calories for the past 8 weeks, but I find it tedious. I'd been considering Weight Watchers for a while now because I like the idea of their point system.
I do find it a bit easier, but I am confused as to why fruits are not given point values (even bananas!). Maybe it's the diabetic in me, but I feel like I NEED to acknowledge that fruit has sugar and therefore calories. Weight Watchers considers it a "free" food (although they do state that they expect it to be consumed in moderation).
Anyway, today's weigh in is going back in the right direction: 174.8. I think it is mostly due to losing the bloat from "that time of the month" because I certainly made some very bad choices this past week (*ahem* family dinner with gravy-covered meat and potatoes and not one but TWO decadent desserts *ahem*).
But I am staying on top of my exercise routine and I have to say that I am very impressed with myself in that department. Tomorrow I begin the last phase of Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution and on cardio days I have been on the treadmill following the "Couch to 5K" running plan (I just finished week 3 of that). I'm thinking of entering myself into some charity runs in order to motivate myself to continue running throughout the summer.
Ahhh summer.... I can't wait for this snow to be gone!
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Diabetes and Exercise
Before I bring you today's regularly scheduled blogpost *said in my deep announcer voice* today is Weigh-In Wednesday!
Drumroll please...
176.8! That equals 4.2 lbs in one week and 13.6 lbs lost so far. I did work very hard this week and I think going back to the Jillian Michaels' "7-Day Kickstart" meal plan was a big key to this small victory.
*****
Having type-1 diabetes can be hard when it comes to weight loss. Diabetes is hard in general, but when you're chubby and need to lose weight, diabetes is one more (giant) thing to think about.
How so, you ask?
Blood sugar levels can be very sensitive to food and exercise, especially for someone with type-1 diabetes. My blood sugar can fluctuate from 5.0 mmol/L (a good number within range) to 15.0 mmol/L (a bad, bad number way out of range) within an hour or two if I eat the wrong thing or don't calculate how much insulin I need correctly.
Conversely, when I exercise I need to make sure my blood sugar is a bit higher than normal (around 10.0) and that I back off on my insulin intake so that while I'm burning calories my blood sugar doesn't drop too low (below 4.0), which it often does.
And when it does drop too low I need to drink juice or eat something sugary to bring it back up. Juice/food = extra calories I don't want in my body.
For a long time diabetes was a good excuse to not exercise hard and stay fat, but I'm slowly figuring out how to manage it.
But to make matters even more complicated, sometimes an exercise I've successfully managed my blood sugars through one day can give me completely different results another day when I do the exact same thing!
Another issue is sometimes hours after exercise (especially if I do strength exercises) my blood sugar will suddenly drop without notice. More juice needed, damnit!
In a nutshell diabetes is complicated and doesn't always cooperate with my efforts. But it can't be an excuse anymore because I'm seeing results and I know many other diabetics who successfully manage their blood sugar while doing great, athletic things (Why hello Mr. Ironman David Weingard!).
Drumroll please...
176.8! That equals 4.2 lbs in one week and 13.6 lbs lost so far. I did work very hard this week and I think going back to the Jillian Michaels' "7-Day Kickstart" meal plan was a big key to this small victory.
*****
Having type-1 diabetes can be hard when it comes to weight loss. Diabetes is hard in general, but when you're chubby and need to lose weight, diabetes is one more (giant) thing to think about.
How so, you ask?
Blood sugar levels can be very sensitive to food and exercise, especially for someone with type-1 diabetes. My blood sugar can fluctuate from 5.0 mmol/L (a good number within range) to 15.0 mmol/L (a bad, bad number way out of range) within an hour or two if I eat the wrong thing or don't calculate how much insulin I need correctly.
Conversely, when I exercise I need to make sure my blood sugar is a bit higher than normal (around 10.0) and that I back off on my insulin intake so that while I'm burning calories my blood sugar doesn't drop too low (below 4.0), which it often does.
And when it does drop too low I need to drink juice or eat something sugary to bring it back up. Juice/food = extra calories I don't want in my body.
For a long time diabetes was a good excuse to not exercise hard and stay fat, but I'm slowly figuring out how to manage it.
But to make matters even more complicated, sometimes an exercise I've successfully managed my blood sugars through one day can give me completely different results another day when I do the exact same thing!
Another issue is sometimes hours after exercise (especially if I do strength exercises) my blood sugar will suddenly drop without notice. More juice needed, damnit!
In a nutshell diabetes is complicated and doesn't always cooperate with my efforts. But it can't be an excuse anymore because I'm seeing results and I know many other diabetics who successfully manage their blood sugar while doing great, athletic things (Why hello Mr. Ironman David Weingard!).
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
The Weight-Loss Rollercoaster
Here's a little history of my significant (20 lbs or more) weight losses and gains:
My heaviest in high school was 198 lbs. At age 17 I suddenly lost 35 lbs without trying. I was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes and after being prescribed a meal plan to go along with insulin injections I lost an additional 15 lbs bringing me to 148.
When I began university the following year I slowly gained 20-ish lbs back. "Draft Night" (aka $1 beers) followed by 2 a.m. pizza slices will do that to you. Let's say I was an even 165 at that point.
The summer between 2nd and 3rd year of university I lost 30 lbs without trying very hard from walking and biking to and from work all summer. I was on my feet all day and probably only ate a couple of times a day (once before work and once after work). I was at my lightest ever at 135 lbs.
It didn't last long. Within 6 months I was back to 165.
I gradually gained more weight over the years and by the time I was 28 when I finally brought myself to step on a scale again I was back to my high school weight of 198. I figured it had to be close to 200 considering I wore a size 16.
I made a real concious effort to shed some weight at this point and got down to 175 within 3 months. After indulging during a nice vacation followed by a major-ish break up with my boyfriend at the time, I gained it all back quickly.
Almost exactly one year later from the time I started the next diet, I began again from the weight of 198. 6 months later I managed to reach 155. However part of my weight loss was on account of high blood sugars so when I finally decided to get serious about controlling my diabetes (something I hadn't paid enough attention to in all of my 20s), a little bit of weight crept back on but not much. I stayed at 165 for almost a year.
Then I met Mr. McMuffintop.
We loved eating together, snuggling on the sofa and watching movies together, and eating together some more. We often went for walks, but nothing that could burn the calories we consumed.
By the time we married 2 and a half years after meeting I was at 185. 2 more years into our marriage I was at my heaviest ever at 208 lbs.
After being diagnosed with high blood pressure I knew it was time to make a change. 2 years ago I successfully lost 28 lbs. I held steady at 180 for a year before undergoing an unsuccessful IVF treatment last April. The hormones helped put 10 lbs back on bringing me to the 190 I started at last month.
Phew, this weight-loss rollercoaster has been a long ride. It's time to get off.
My heaviest in high school was 198 lbs. At age 17 I suddenly lost 35 lbs without trying. I was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes and after being prescribed a meal plan to go along with insulin injections I lost an additional 15 lbs bringing me to 148.
When I began university the following year I slowly gained 20-ish lbs back. "Draft Night" (aka $1 beers) followed by 2 a.m. pizza slices will do that to you. Let's say I was an even 165 at that point.
The summer between 2nd and 3rd year of university I lost 30 lbs without trying very hard from walking and biking to and from work all summer. I was on my feet all day and probably only ate a couple of times a day (once before work and once after work). I was at my lightest ever at 135 lbs.
It didn't last long. Within 6 months I was back to 165.
I gradually gained more weight over the years and by the time I was 28 when I finally brought myself to step on a scale again I was back to my high school weight of 198. I figured it had to be close to 200 considering I wore a size 16.
I made a real concious effort to shed some weight at this point and got down to 175 within 3 months. After indulging during a nice vacation followed by a major-ish break up with my boyfriend at the time, I gained it all back quickly.
Almost exactly one year later from the time I started the next diet, I began again from the weight of 198. 6 months later I managed to reach 155. However part of my weight loss was on account of high blood sugars so when I finally decided to get serious about controlling my diabetes (something I hadn't paid enough attention to in all of my 20s), a little bit of weight crept back on but not much. I stayed at 165 for almost a year.
Then I met Mr. McMuffintop.
We loved eating together, snuggling on the sofa and watching movies together, and eating together some more. We often went for walks, but nothing that could burn the calories we consumed.
By the time we married 2 and a half years after meeting I was at 185. 2 more years into our marriage I was at my heaviest ever at 208 lbs.
After being diagnosed with high blood pressure I knew it was time to make a change. 2 years ago I successfully lost 28 lbs. I held steady at 180 for a year before undergoing an unsuccessful IVF treatment last April. The hormones helped put 10 lbs back on bringing me to the 190 I started at last month.
Phew, this weight-loss rollercoaster has been a long ride. It's time to get off.
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