I am a type two diabetic who is constantly trying to find something that works long term. Over the last ten years I have gained and lost the same seventy pounds numerous times. I have tried all sorts of modifications and nothing sticks. I am never going to be a person who can eat a lot of salad long term and forever more, and eating too much meat causes me to suffer from gout.
Everyone knows that the solution to healthy eating is a balanced diet, but finding one that accommodates my health and state of mind is tricky. In my skinny years (20-29) I ate nothing and not particularly healthy nothings. Now that I'm older I can't do that.
Around Christmas I tried to cut down on carbohydrates, thereby lowering my glucose levels for the diabetes. I had a very difficult time, eating a lot of cheese and eggs and meat, but eliminating ice cream, most breads and crackers. It worked, my glucose generally runs well below what my doctor wants now.
I noticed I had lost a bit of weight, so then I looked at what I could do to encourage that. I added more vegetables and less cheese. Now I am working on lowering the salt, which means fewer frozen products. This is dangerous ground for me, because if cooking becomes too complicated, or time consuming I will lose interest in it almost immediately. And exercise is often minimal due to foot and ankle problems.
It can be frustrating having so many restrictions, but as of right now I am losing about one pound a week, keeping my glucose low and doing the best I can, consuming copious amounts of vegetables. Slow but steady and I hope something I can live with long term.
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