I had a my quarterly doctor’s appointment with my endocronologist yesterday – it went great! I had my blood work done and in a couple weeks I’ll know what my A1C is – anything under 7 is considered a controlled diabetic – I am shooting for 6! 😀 My doctor was especially happy with my blood sugar numbers!
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I know my friend Nicole would be especially proud of that average – and Gina and Melinda too! 😀 But I had to step on the scale at the doctor’s office, something I haven’t done at home in a while! It was at the end of the day, with all my clothes on, so I decided to weigh in at home this morning and face the music.
In my conversation with my doctor, he casually mentions that someone my height should weigh between 120 and 130. But then he said “let’s just shoot for 10 pounds in three months – can you do that for me?” My next doctor appointment is May 12 – so game on! It’s kind of funny really, because I can be the best cheerleader when I comment on people’s blogs if they are in a funk, the weight isn’t coming off quickly – I think its time to take my own advice – make every day the best it can be – and the string as many of those days together as I can! 😀 (Pep talks would be appreciated!) 😀
And I also showed my doctor my calorie count food log, and he said that I eat too many carbs – one thing Tony has told me forever – so for all the world to hear “you were right Tony!” 😀 He wants me to eat between 110 and 150 carbs a day.
Breakfast was almost a repeat of yesterday – the banana/peanut butter side actually ended up being my fuel for my45 minute walk before lunch – worked out perfect!
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I didn’t think we would get our walk in, but it worked out in the end. We did our 45 minute walk in 30 degree weather – so refreshing! We came back to soup and sammies! I brought my BSI celery root/potato soup and we had a ham/cheese sammie on the side in a double fiber English muffin.
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My co-worker said “the soup is good, but the topping brings it over the top! This one is a keeper!” Thanks Renee! 😀
So since my doctor appointment was after work, Tony made a beef roast – slow and low in the oven – he put it in at 4:30 and when I got home at 5:45 it was done and ready to rest. He did baked potatoes on the side, and I made a quick side dish of sauteed asparagus – I bring water to a boil – just about an inch, and cook the asparagus for 5 minutes. Then I drain the water, add 1 tsp. of butter, lemon zest and fresh Parmesan cheese – ready in about 7 minutes! 😀
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We usually take our meat out at 125 so that by the time it rests and is ready to cut, it is medium rare.
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Stats for Wednesday: 45 minute walk at lunch
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Oh – and I won the lottery! Okay, not the big one, but I’ll take $20!
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Gotta jump in the shower – I am going to make today a great day – whose with me?! 😀
Congrats on all of your accomplishments! The meals all look amazing! Espeically that cheesy sandwich and the soup!
congrats on keeping the blood sugar low…and the scratcher! woowooo!! you can totally shed the 10 lbs in 3 months! just think of all the gorgeous weather that will be coming your way in the next 3 months 🙂
It’s always hardest to take your own advice. You can do it!! Baby steps in weight loss is the best way to go about losing weight and there’s no doubt in my mind that you’ll be able to meet your goal.
Congrats on the 20 bucks!! I usually only manage a dollar or two! Happy Friday 🙂
Rah, rah, rah … you can do it! *cartwheels*
I had so much weight loss success when I cut out the carbs but I couldn’t sustain it for long. We all know everything in moderation is the key.
I look forward to seeing you drop those 10 pounds before your next appointment. You can do it!!!
That blood sugar is awesome! I am SOOO proud of you.
It’s definitely good to have smaller goals…10 pounds in three months sounds a lot more doable than thirty pounds at some indeterminate end date. Your eats look so good today! Keep it up 😀
first off, i think its so amazing how you turn every meal into a gourmet experience. my sister wants to learn to cook more delicious, enjoyable meals and i immediately pointed her to your blog! i think if you want to make a few modifications to lose those 10 lbs over the next 3 months, you can TOTALLY make that happen! but you should still celebrate your love for fabulous, amazing food! some people lose weight on eating “diet” food, or processed meals, but you have the gift of enjoying and understanding food better than most!!!
but the 10 lbs, i know you can make it happen! remember when you did the 30 day shred?? i think i did it 3 days, maaaaaaaaybe 5 or 6 before i totally caved. you have SO much willpower and anytime you need a cheerleader, just shout out to us and we’ve got your back!!!
Thanks for stopping by our table and for the great birthday wishes!! I’m glad to know there are others out there that work the whole birthday week angle!
~kristin
10 lbs in 3 months should not too hard. Do you work out at all?
Although I am not dieting when I started working out I lost 13″ in 3 mos…I was shocked when they took my measurements.
Nicole is very proud of those numbers! Wooo! That is a serious accomplishment! Any type1 with a HbA1c 7% or less I’m pleased with!
I do, however, have to disagree with your doc…and I think I can because diabetes and diet is my thing. NO diabetic should ever consumer less than 130 grams of carbohydrate a day. This amount is vital for proper glucose utilization in the brain and muscles. Less is not always more when your body results in making sugar from protein or fat (gluconeogensis). Am I a nerd or what? 🙂
Good job, Biz!!!!
Thanks Nicole!!
Gah–I commented and then WordPress went down and I have no idea where the comment went now!
The gist:
You can totally do this. You are so organized with your meal planning and your calorie counting that I just know you can do it! It sounds like the visit went great overall, and 10 lbs in 3 months is very do-able!
And 20 bucks?! Awesome!
I should lose 10 pounds too to get back in my healthy weight range. I’ll be cheering you on, for sure!! 🙂
I need to drop ten pounds too. So I’ll definitely be cheering you on! I also eat too many carbs and need to up my protein intake a bit. Which will be tough for me to me! But we can totally do it!
Thanks for your comment on my C25K post. It’s nice to see that someone completed it. I hope I can!
I am 100% with you! Not only on making today a great day, but on cheering you on to lose 10 pounds. With your culinary skills you can do it and enjoy it while you lose a few pounds!
Biz- You can Definitely lose 10 lbs. by May- But, you may seriously want to think about making some less delicious looking food 🙂 jk jk
I will definitely be here to help cheer you on, b/c I must return the favor 🙂
Hope today has been a GREAT day!