First of Many

Hey! Thank you for stopping by! If you're finding me on here because you're looking for a support system I will support the hell out of you! I know what it's like to be self defeating. To feel you're not worth it. To believe that you can't do it... instead of doing it. I have a long history of telling myself "No, you can't.... " about a lot of things. I've missed out on a lot because of it. But that's another blog...

Let me introduce myself...

I am a 35 year old woman recently diagnosed Type II Diabetic. I have always been aware that this would happen... and thankfully it's happened when I'm physically capable to make changes. Meaning, I'm young enough to start making the changes to my diet and to my life style.

I am currently following a Low Carb, High Protein, and High veggie diet. Meaning I stay away from Carbohydrates - breads, pastas, rices, and most fresh fruit. I allow myself about 2-3 servings a week of white/sweet potatoes for the vitamins and eat most full fat dairy with the exception of Ice Cream and Yogurt.

Right now I walk 3 miles everyday(okay.. I have been doing it everyday pretty steady, but now I'm going to jinx myself....) and usually do it around my neighborhood so I'm close to home. My area has a hell of a lot of hills and inclines so I work my legs out pretty good. This coming week I'm going to add in at home cardio as well as start on my "weight training". Meaning, I'm buying 5# and 10# dumbbells to begin working my arms and shoulders. This will be the start to getting my ass into the gym.

I don't "meal plan" to the extent that some do... I do plan out what food I buy at the store and then I just wing it with recipes. Which tends to be a bad idea. So, my goal this week for my meal planning is to pull out my large calendar, pull out my recipe book, and start planning!
What goals do you have?
What is standing in your way?
What support do you need?


XO,
CQ