I haven't been here in several weeks and lots has happened since the last time I posted. Things have happened this summer I never expected..Started back in June when I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. My doctor had been suspicious of this and after several tests it was confirmed. I am at the beginning of it so that is good, I immediately listened to her (doctor) and changed our eating habits. I have eliminated almost all snack foods..desserts...starchy vegetables...white bread...and one of my favorite snacks...potato chips. I can tell you since June 20th I have not had "one" potato chip!! Now that is definitely a record for me!! I know that a lot of people tell me that I can have them just not too many, but I am one that can't eat just a few without wanting more...so it's been better for hubby and I to not have them in the house. We have been eating lots of fruit, vegetables, eggs, sugar free jello (for desserts) chicken, lean beef..etc. Found some tasty bread in the health food section at the store..called Ezekiel 4:9 bread..."Delicious"!!
I have to admit I have been doing a 'lot more' cooking in these two months but haven't minded as it seems harder to eat out when we are watching the carbs. We have found out that Cracker Barrel is one of the best places as you can get quite a variety of veggies etc. So all that to let you know about my newest challenge..and one more thing I am so thankful for is that I am not on insulin..I am just on one pill of Metformin ER a day.
Okay...now on to the next event this summer!! This one is a really 'great' one!! Our 9th great grandchild was born on August 18th!! Elijah Edward was born to our grandson Josh and his wife Kari. Weighed 7lb. 2oz. 22 inches long and of course is absolutely gorgeous!!
Taken on August 19, 2013
Well like I said...he is gorgeous!! I could keep adding more but think that is enough for today!! Along with our 18 grandchildren..... We now have 5 great granddaughters and 4 great grandsons!! We are so blessed!!
Well I am going to close for today. I am really trying to get back to blogging. I am hoping for at least once a week. I also may use this blog to help me by posting about my diet plan/health plan that my hubby and I are on.
4 comments:
Hi Mum, I am glad to see you back. Stop by and give me a visit. I have lots of pictures to share. You are blessed with a large wonderful family! Great job on your new healthy eating. Hugs
I'm really proud of how you are managing the diabetes. I really like the Ezekial 39 bread too, especially toasted.
Personally, I am done with summer and ready for fall. Perhaps we can make a deal and push your cool fall weather down here and I can exchange it for our summer weather here.
Mum, I'm glad you got inspired to post again. Makes me miss it, just stopping here to read. You are doing so well with your diet! And you are so right - better to keep it out of the house to avoid temptation.
Beautiful addition to your family! I know you are so proud! Hugs Mum...love you!
Hi Mom,
Happy to see you blogging again. :)
love you
xoxo
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