MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'food journal'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:50:02 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902485&cid=t_134395_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F05%2Fhow-is-your-happiness-challenge-going%2F Unbelievable as this is, the year 2011 is half over. If you’ve joined the 2011 Happiness Challenge, how are you doing? If you’ve managed successfully to keep even one resolution, give yourself a big gold star. It’s hard to make change; it takes mindfulness, self-knowledge, and self-mastery. I’m often surprised by how hard it is to make even a change that’s pleasant, like my resolutions to Read more or to Jump. Why is it so hard to push myself to do something that I like doing? And yet it is. Have you followed any resolutions that have made a particular difference to your happiness? I’m always so curious to hear what people have tried, and what has worked. For instance, to my surprise, one of the resolutions I most often hear mentioned is… Make your be... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902485 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:58:19 +0100 4902485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179319&cid=t_134395_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpicture-your-diet-with-photocalorie%2F2010.11.18 Although I can check the calorie content of any food on WolframAlpha, it’s good to have a site that focuses only on this issue: PhotoCalorie is an application inspired by the ideas of Dr. Mark Boguski of Harvard Medical School, who realized that the current methods available to track your daily nutrient intake are monotonous and simply too complicated.  As a result, people would lose interest in tracking their diet or stop the diet all together. Our mission is to create the easiest food journal on the planet to help dieters lose weight and monitor their diet with ease. *This blog post was originally published at ScienceRoll* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179319 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:00:48 +0100 4179319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1852729&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FSoCZXUxlLPA%2F Weight lost this week- none Caffeine consumed: none Saccharin consumed: none Food choices:  A heck of a lot of yogurt and almond nut bars, also I ate several turkey sandwiches on whole grain bread and consumed many of apples. Lets see… dinner wise was just the above as I was at work almost every evening this week. The scale…. did not move, lol! Blood sugars were good- between 80-112. So a good week. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1852729 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:39:43 +0100 1852729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1841200&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FacJZD1XAEkU%2F I have now been caffeine an saccharin free for almost 3 weeks. Wow!! The caffeine thing is kicking mt butt. I have been using Splenda to sweeten things and have been really careful with what I am eating. I have only been doing fresh fruits, veggies, chicken, lean pork and yogurt. I have had to switch to 1% lowfat yogurt- so it would not have the artificial sweetener- and it holds my hunger much better. My scale is still a few pounds down so that is good. Here is to a great week! Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1841200 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:35:55 +0100 1841200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837453&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F9EtxVC-o0Kc%2F Do you keep a journal of your food and blood sugars? Yes No My doctor has never advised me to do that View Results Tags: Diabetes, diet, food-journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837453 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:54:46 +0100 1837453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837454&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FPHNWNrYGV94%2F Pounds lost: 2 Food changed: have given up all artificial sweeteners and caffeine as well as processed foods Exercise: walking, sit ups, push ups Blood sugars: between 84 and 110 Mood: overall good. It has been hard giving up caffeine. But I am over it now and feel a lot better. I have also been drinking about 15 cups of water a day. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837454 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:19:15 +0100 1837454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812893&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FdJlK0mSojuk%2F How is this for tricky. Because of my new MS diagnosis, multiple slerosis, I am no longer allowed to have artificial sweetner. Ugh! I have been caffiene and saccharin free for over a week now and boy do I crave a diet Coke. I will be good though and listen. I can have Splenda but many products that I enjoy, yogurt, diet soda, do not use that for taste. Oh boy! This is just another little wrench in my daily plans but I will do just fine as I always do and carry one. Here is to Splenda and no caffeine, lol! Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812893 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:34:15 +0100 1812893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668639&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F350798687%2F My journal is short and sweet today. My blood sugars have been in the range of 83-96 post 2 hrs eating over the last week, even while on vacation. I am slowly regaining energy and feeling like myself so I have started riding the elliptical and weight training again. It is about time!! I am sore though- but that too shall pass. My weight is status quo. But at least I have yet to gain- I guess that is good. Hope your week has gone well and you have continued to make good choices! Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668639 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:38:48 +0100 1668639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1640354&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F340971446%2F So the scale has not moved any more but it is steady and I will take that. My BS have been good- between 85-100. I am checking my BS 2 hrs post dinner and checking a fasting BS every other day. My most recent labs were awesome and that made me very happy. A1c was right at 4!!!! Yee ha! At least something is working right in my body. I have been consuming a lot of yogurt and fruit as of lately, but do not worry my fruit is on moderate amounts and I watch the natural sugars. I have also been doing a heck of a lot of tuna- just plain old tuna- no mayo or anything- just sprinkle on some Old Bay. How is your nutritional choices this summer? Do you find it easy to make healthier choices in the summer months? My exercise is at a minimum due to my neurological problems. I am not tolerating the hea... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640354 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:14:35 +0100 1640354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1640356&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F341028890%2F New Yorkers will now be in the know. A new rule requiring all New York chain restaurants to post calorie information on their menus took effect this past Friday. I think that this is great! In a world where the lack of time, and often bad choices, lead us to food on-the-go, and where obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other health problems have reached scary numbers, revising our food habits is likely to have a positive impact on our lives. Think about how many people go and pick up a quick lunch and then head back to the office to sit behind a desk and finish out their day. The average fast food burger has over 350 calories and then add that fry and soda… you are well nearing 1200 calories on just lunch alone. Craziness! Do you wish this would come to a town near you? Do you think... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640356 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:48:13 +0100 1640356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1603377&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F330787426%2F Hooray!!! I lost 5 pounds and my A1c was 4.0! What a good week for the diabetic me. The doctor was happy with this and so am I.  I honestly didn’t believe it. But I will take it. So yes the scale finally moved. 5 whole pounds- honestly I think it is stress of recent. But again… I’ll take it. :) My food has consisted of yogurt a lot of fruit, corn on the cob, salads and a heck of a lot of tuna and Cheerios as of lately. Oh how I love summer. For lunch the girls and I open a few cans of all white tuna and grab some lettuce and a tomato from the garden and we have lunch. Love it!And dinner last night was Cheerios and watermelon- shhh- hubby was away so we did what worked and it was great! How is your summer going? Have you had success with your nutrition? Tags: Diabetes, di... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1603377 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:40:20 +0100 1603377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1603316&cid=t_134395_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F330811992%2F Hooray!!! I lost 5 pounds and my A1c was 4.0! What a good week for the diabetic me. The doctor was happy with this and so am I.  I honestly didn’t believe it. But I will take it. So yes the scale finally moved. 5 whole pounds- honestly I think it is stress of recent. But again… I’ll take it. :) My food has consisted of yogurt a lot of fruit, corn on the cob, salads and a heck of a lot of tuna and Cheerios as of lately. Oh how I love summer. For lunch the girls and I open a few cans of all white tuna and grab some lettuce and a tomato from the garden and we have lunch. Love it!And dinner last night was Cheerios and watermelon- shhh- hubby was away so we did what worked and it was great! How is your summer going? Have you had success with your nutrition? Tags: blood-pressure, diabetes... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1603316 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:13:41 +0100 1603316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1561208&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesnotes.com%2Fjournal-62908-i-am-a-porker-this-week%2F This week was horrible for food- and I mean bad. I have yet to get to the store so it has been nasty finger food and easy grabbing- and not the nutritious kind! Bloodsugars- between 62-115. Up and down… My scale is the same which is good considering I porked out this week. Exercise.. none- and I mean none. I am still having some neurological issue so having balance problems and very low energy/numb face. Tests should be back tomorrow so hopefully there will be answers.  Scary!!! Hope your week was good. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1561208 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:42:11 +0100 1561208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1536733&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F317569662%2F Boy oh boy- what a week. Lets see… I passed out at work due to a bloodsugar of 38- go figure. It was AFTER I ate lunch and was back on the floor/nursing. What the heck is all I have to say? Thanks goodness I am a nurse and my fellow nurses didn’t freak out and put some instant glucose under my tongue and smacked me around a bit. I came right to and my BS went up to 73. I felt much better after that. Other then that- my BS have been very controlled this week between 73-104. I lost 3 pounds finally!! How was your week? Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, low blood sugar, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1536733 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:29:46 +0100 1536733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522381&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F312396826%2F This week was very crazy around here- really quite sad. We had several deaths in our close nit community and at my workplace. With that being said…  was virtually non existent around the blogging front. Apologies! For the week- my bloodsugars were very very very low. Did I mention that they were low? Like 62 and 53 low. Usually stress affects me the other way but for whatever reason my sugar checks were in the toilet and I would definitely rather be high then low. Low is no good! I ate my regular foods and did exercise for most of the week- which consisted of walking and swimming. I do need to get back on track with my weights and situps/pushups.  Desperately. So on to a better week- I hope!! Honestly- it can not get much worse. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutrit... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522381 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:51:18 +0100 1522381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1482167&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F302110008%2F According to a study published on the British Medical Journal website, the traditional Mediterranean diet provides as prevention for type 2 diabetes. This consists of a high intake of fiber and vegetable fat and a low intake of trans fatty acids. Just what does this entail? The Mediterranean diet is rich in olive oil, grains, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and fish, but low in meat, dairy products and alcohol. Olive oil is thought to be very key in this preventative diet. This makes me crave some fresh tomatoes with olive oil and toasted garlic. Yum…. via Science Daily  Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, mediterranean diet, nutrition, prevention, type-2-diabetesShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1482167 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:59:14 +0100 1482167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451950&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F293090088%2F Ok, so it has been an interesting week here.  I am not sure if it is the high stress level here, or the lack of concentration on my part but oh boy the bloodsugars have been oh so bad! I single handily went from having my average sugar in the 90’s to struggling to keep my numbers below 130. We all know that stress will directly affect diabetes but it is like trying to curb a hungry tiger. How on earth am I suppose to stop stressing when life doesn’t stop. But that is my deal and I have to try to do better with it because it isn’t going to change anytime soon! So with that, my blood sugar was actually 99 right before dinner!!!! That is the first time in a week that my numbers have been below 125. That is a good thing right there. because I have not been feeling too good about myself ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451950 Sun, 18 May 2008 22:58:52 +0100 1451950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434591&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F288077570%2F Oh boy, it has been a while since I journaled on here. First, the big change. I have now started checking my blood sugars twice a day- in the morning and before bed.  My sugars have been so good as of the last few months that I feel confident in my decision. My readings have all been between 80-110, so I feel good about that. Food wise is another small change.  I have re-introduced some whole grain carbs back in that I was not allowing previous. FiberOne cereal, Grape Nuts and some whole wheat pasta. I figured it was worth a try to see what response my body gave, and it loved it! My blood sugars are actually lower 2 hours post a whole grain then after say a yogurt and half an apple. Amazing! And I am a heck of a lot less hungry- I have also started eating a small breakfast everyday. Big ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434591 Sun, 11 May 2008 14:21:22 +0100 1434591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434582&cid=t_134395_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F288077884%2F Oh boy, it has been a while since I journaled on here. First, the big change. I have now started checking my blood sugars twice a day- in the morning and before bed.  My sugars have been so good as of the last few months that I feel confident in my decision. My readings have all been between 80-110, so I feel good about that. Food wise is another small change.  I have re-introduced some whole grain carbs back in that I was not allowing previous. FiberOne cereal, Grape Nuts and some whole wheat pasta. I figured it was worth a try to see what response my body gave, and it loved it! My blood sugars are actually lower 2 hours post a whole grain then after say a yogurt and half an apple. Amazing! And I am a heck of a lot less hungry- I have also started eating a small breakfast everyday. Big ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434582 Sun, 11 May 2008 09:21:31 +0100 1434582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1402171&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F278459189%2F What a week!! I had the flu… in April. Go figure. So to be totally honest I have no idea what my blodsugar was for more than half of the week. I was in bed, sleeping, coughing and shivering. I didn’ t give a hoot what my bloodsugar was and I did not eat anything from Sunday night till Thursday so who the heck knows. Exercise didn’t happen till today when I coached and reffed a 7-9 year old girls lacrosse game and ran up and down the field in 85 degree weather, I was sweating and huffing!! It felt good though. So there you have it, I consumed no food, checked no bloodsugars and did not get out of bed. Pretty sad week. But I am back and feeling good so here we go again, haha. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1402171 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:02:41 +0100 1402171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386102&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F274191846%2F I suppose we can call this baby steps. Though it is really a great big deal for all those living in NYC, we still have a long way to go to get all other areas on the band wagon. Either way, we know that eating out at restaurants and fast food establishments attributes to obesity and type 2 diabetes, so providing nutritional content seems like a logical step in fighting diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) applauds today’s federal court ruling upholding a New York City regulation that requires chain restaurants to provide the calorie content of foods on their menus and menu boards. This ruling came in response to a challenge to the regulation filed by the New York State Restaurant Association. The ADA appeared as an amicus curiae along with other public interest organizat... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386102 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:09:18 +0100 1386102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386104&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F274182263%2F I went camping for earth day this weekend with my daughters and the Girl Scouts. Oh what fun, haha. Actually, it was not that bad and they learned many lessons about recycling, reusing and all else that goes along with being green. So…. my diet was for the birds. I had a lot of peanut butter apples, grapes, oranges and don’t forget the camp made spaghetti. Yum, lol! Anyway, I am letting myself get back on track today. The only really great part of the camping trip, besides getting to spend time with my daughters, was the several hour long hiking trips. I definitely got my exercise in. And thank goodness because the s’mores were quite delicious. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386104 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:47:51 +0100 1386104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1367981&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F268672475%2F I think the scale lies! I have been so good, as I have been sharing and I have lost about 10 or so since the beginning of the year, but come on!!! My pants are bigger on me, my shirts are roomier and the scale just sits there staring at me. If I could talk to the darn thing I would say, “get the he*& up and move or I am going to….”. Seriously! I understand that I am toning and all, and that the scale is not the end all, but throw a poor dog a bone. My before food bloodsugars have been ok, between 90 and 120. Food intake has been good this week, all lean proteins, raw fruits and vegetables. Cheese, yogurt and nuts. Sugar free Popsicles for snacks. Exercise has been great! So hope that scale decides to cooperate or else…. haha. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1367981 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:38:44 +0100 1367981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1354182&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F265405667%2F Well, it is very late on Sunday evening and the end of the weekend. I wanted to share a comment that a reader left on my last journal, and I love comments! The reader said that I need to be more specific when I state, “my blood sugars”. I need to specify whether this is pre-food or 2 hours post food. This is a very good point, but I usually do refer to my post food blood sugars as just that- 2 hours post eating. When I say my bloodsugars or my BS I am referring to my fasting or before meal sugar checks. I usually just list my checks for the day in which they were done, like today was … 92, 99, 101. So thank you for bringing that to my attention and I hope it makes it easier to understand my ranting and babbling about my food and exercise. Now, this is the first day I did ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1354182 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:48:02 +0100 1354182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352240&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F264383349%2F Ok, so I have been very, very, did I say very, good with my diet and exercise that last few days. I have kept to almost all raw fruits and veggies, with peanuts and granola and flax seed, chicken and yogurt. I have had a sugar free popsicle and diet iced tea. Like I said, it couldn’t get much better. My blood sugars were good, 90-110. Exercise, I am tired this week. I did ride the elliptical everyday for at least 30 minutes and walked, lifted weights and ran at lacrosse practice the last 2 nights. So I was a good girl. Let’s hope the weekend proves to be a good continuation. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352240 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:01:48 +0100 1352240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340861&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F261950892%2F My blood sugars have been up a little bit over the last 2 days. They have wavered between 96 and 128 with most on the upper end of that range. I have done nothing different with my food and exercise and ran around for about 90 minutes on the lacrosse field last night in the rain, with a few moments of huffing and puffing-boy we are not as young as we once were! I ate a yogurt for breakfast, a small salad with tuna on it for lunch, handful of peanuts for snack, and 1/2 piece of grilled chicken with whole grain rice and beans for dinner. Then I ate some strawberries, sooooo good, for a snack before bed. That wasn’t to bad when I look back on it. This am when I checked my sugar I was 128- go figure, maybe it was the berries, maybe it was that I did have a sip of diet iced tea before che... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340861 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:12:07 +0100 1340861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1336342&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F260408229%2F Bloodsugars have been so-so this week. I had a minor surgical procedure at the beginning of the week and I think just the trauma of it threw me off. I had a small tumor/cyst (we aren’t sure till pathology comes back) removed of my head, so I have about 20 stitches or so. And my left eye was swollen shut and bruised all week from the pulling and tugging of my scalp on that side. Boy oh boy was I pretty! So here ya go…. between 90 and 123. I know that is a little higher then usual but I do think it is from the procedure and healing from it. Food- I was good as good can be. I didn’t even do the Easter candy this week, I actually didn’t give the kids a heck of a lot so there wasn’t too much laying around. I discovered Healthy Choice steamer meals, actually mu hubby did, and did then ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1336342 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:30:08 +0100 1336342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1321197&cid=t_134395_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F256071025%2F I will make it short and sweet. I have not lost weight on the scale but my pants are bigger on me and I swear I look toner, maybe I am just imaging things but even my middle daughter said, “Mommy, your legs look like skinny legs like mine in your pants. Your butt looks less fat”. Jee, thanks is all I could think- kids are so honest. Bloodsugars… between 86 and 107 for the last 2 days. 2 hour post food I have been at 100 consistently. Not bad. Food… still being a bit inconsistent with frequency as it is busy, but getting my fruits, veggies and proteins in. I love the no sugar/low carb peanut butter on celery! Exercise… I am so on it. I have been jogging, lifting, playing lacrosse, elliptical and all else I can think of. Feels good. Hope your week was good. Tags: diabetes, exercise... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1321197 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:32:26 +0100 1321197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1314339&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F254506226%2F Well, well well… I have started jogging again. I have kept it quiet the last few weeks as I did not want to jinx myself! I have had back surgeries, 7 knee operations and countless other scopes and broken bones and such- athlete my whole life. I am feeling good for the most part. I do have some minor aches and pains but I can deal with them. It feels so darn good to run again. I am slow, 10 minute mile, but I smile the whole darn time. Bloodsugars have continued to be good as well, between 78 and 110. Exercise is such a key component in fighting type 2 diabetes. I have done really well with the food too. A lot of fruits and veggies and protein. I really think the protein does well. So yeah, I am feeling good right now. Just waiting for the rain to stop so I can get outside. Tags: Diabetes... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1314339 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:48:28 +0100 1314339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1306581&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F252616837%2F Thank goodness, my blood sugars have settled down. I have been anywhere between 78, where I do not feel good, and 111. Sometimes there is just no rhyme nor reason, but tis life. Exercise- yeah I am kicking some mean butt and should so be dropping some lbs but noooooooo. I am feeling good physically and mentally but I have not had any further success on the scale. It will come I suppose. I do not want a miracle, just 5-7 lbs. And it is truly frustrating to exercise and eat so darn balanced and healthy and not see progress on the scale. Spring is just starting to creep into my neck of the woods so before long we will be outdoors 24/7! Yee ha!! My food has been very balanced with salads twice a day, 1/2 turkey sandwich on low carb bread for lunch and fruits and raw veggies. Very simple dinner... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1306581 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:13:33 +0100 1306581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1297909&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F250248103%2F Well… proven to be a tough week on the old fingers and glucometer. I have been slightly elevated the last 48 hours, it’s going to happen now and then but I do not like when it does. But does anyone? And I do not have much to complain about compared to type 1 diabetics but none the less frustrating. Blood sugars… 120, 134, 101, 145, 98, 102, 112- slightly higher then normal. Could it be that I do not feel so hot and have a touch of a virus or something similar? Maybe. I just do not feel myself this week. I have been really, really trying with the exercise and diet. I have been walking and riding the elliptical daily as well as running around the lacrosse field every other night and lifting weights. Ugh!!!!!!! I have not changed my diet too much, but I guess I could always ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1297909 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:31:17 +0100 1297909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1288553&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F247915834%2F I am still kicking butt in the exercise department this week, thank the sweet lord! I have been walking, riding the elliptical, using the light weights and playing some mean Wii, haha. I am feeling fairly good… just wish I could drop the ol’ lbs. My blood sugars were anywhere from 90-104. Although the one day I felt like I was high. I had eaten some candy at work. I know, I know, bad girl- I had lost my willpower for a moment. Food wise- Very good week, 5 fruits and veggies a day (I am trying hard on that one, I was eating very little veggies for a bit there). Cut down on the yogurt but increased the milk consumption- skim of course. I ate a lot of soup- bad for my sodium but I have low blood pressure at the present (still no excuse). So here we are and it is the weekend. I am ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1288553 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:19:11 +0100 1288553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1278276&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F245509857%2F Did I lose any more weight? Heck no, ugh!!! Oh well, maintaining I suppose. But I am still back on track which is wonderful and my exercise is helping both mentally and physically. Bloodsugars yesterday- 90, 96, 100- trend is I go up throughout the day, not a lot but that is what has been happening. Breakfast- coffee Lunch- 1/2 pita with turkey breast and salad/pickles. I love pickles!! 1/2 an apple. Dinner- 1/2 BBQ sandwich and small salad. Snacks- grapes and strawberries with sugar free cool whip. Exercise- walked, elliptical. It felt good! Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1278276 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:33:43 +0100 1278276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1263499&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F242440447%2F Ok thank goodness, my exercising butt has kicked it into high gear and I lost those pesky few pounds that I had gained over the last week. My bloodsugar numbers were 93, 101 and 88. And I also made sure that my nutrition got back on track. Whew! Breakfast- 1/2 apple and a small glass of skim milk. Lunch- 4 piece chicken nuggets and a half of a banana. Snack- handful of raisins. Dinner- scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, fruit. And my walk was long and glorious. I also did my sit ups, push up, and weights. Let’s hope I can keep on track. Here is to a great rest of the week! Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1263499 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:46:25 +0100 1263499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1165387&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F220091420%2F Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! What a flippin’ couple days it has been around these parts. I just checked my blood sugar for the first time in a day and a half, that whole 3 kids throwing up thing was rough! Then last evening… that’s right… I started with the great porcelain bowl. And I continued through today, but I have now scrubbed the bathrooms, fed the kids, taken a shower and checked the old blood sugar. And it is high! I have eaten very little, or nothing and my blood sugar is 152. Go figure, I guess what they say is correct about if you eat too much it is high and if you eat too little it can be high. Like I said, I have eaten virtually nothing today and the only exercise I had was running to the bathroom and cleaning the toilets and changing the sheets. And don’t forget sprayin... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1165387 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:45:08 +0100 1165387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1159558&cid=t_134395_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F218568304%2F Ok, this will be short and sweet this evening. My blood sugars today… 88, 91, 98 and 94. Breakfast… Handful of (what do you think-yes)… nuts. Lunch… Healthy Choice chicken noodle soup and a handful of combos. Snack- 1/2 banana Dinner… Salad, green beans and 1 small dinner roll. Exercise wise, I shoveled snow and rode the elliptical. Seriously, how boring am I? I am craving something tonight but don’t know what it is. Do you ever get like that? Thank goodness we don’t have any chocolate in the house… that is all I am going to say! Have a great night y’all. Share This (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1159558 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:44:39 +0100 1159558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1147362&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesnotes.com%2Ffirst-thing-first-i-need-to-exercise-today-11308%2F Ugh, I am feeling a bit like a sloth! I have not been exercising like I should and I can tell in my very short tempered, anxious mind. I need to get on the elliptical and go to town, maybe lift afterwards. It is amazing that just 15 years ago I was in tip top shape playing Division I ball in college, running 6-8 miles a day on top of practice and weight training. Now I am a mom who tries to walk for at least 45 minutes a day with the elliptical 3 times a week, and I am darn lucky if I get on the weight bench! I do have some good news, at least for me, I have lost 4 pounds since the New Year. Nothing huge, but it is encouraging. I would like to lose about 15 total, so like 10-12 more. Ugh, so hard as we get older, isn’t it? I don’t want to be a model or wear what I wore when I w... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1147362 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:15:28 +0100 1147362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1141005&cid=t_134395_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F214141071%2F I am sitting here writing this and I can not remember what I ate for breakfast. Possibly coffee??? Yes, I think that is it. Oh boy, it is rough getting old, haha. It was another beautiful, and I mean 65 degrees beautiful, day in my neck of the woods so I was outside this afternoon with the kids. We did the walk thing and I actually jumped roped, which wasn’t the smartest thing considering my back is hurting very bad at the present (I had back surgery 2 years ago and this is the first pain I have experienced since it). Breakfast… I think coffee. Lunch… Unsweetened iced tea, peanut bar, a few pieces of cheese cubes, A few pretzels, 3 rods, and veggie dip. Snack… Celery with peanut butter. Dinner… Grilled chicken on top of salad, 1/4 piece of corn on the cob, very small piece of fre... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1141005 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:42:42 +0100 1141005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1141012&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F214140009%2F I am sitting here writing this and I can not remember what I ate for breakfast. Possibly coffee??? Yes, I think that is it. Oh boy, it is rough getting old, haha. It was another beautiful, and I mean 65 degrees beautiful, day in my neck of the woods so I was outside this afternoon with the kids. We did the walk thing and I actually jumped roped, which wasn’t the smartest thing considering my back is hurting very bad at the present (I had back surgery 2 years ago and this is the first pain I have experienced since it). Breakfast… I think coffee. Lunch… Unsweetened iced tea, peanut bar, a few pieces of cheese cubes, A few pretzels, 3 rods, and veggie dip. Snack… Celery with peanut butter. Dinner… Grilled chicken on top of salad, 1/4 piece of corn on the cob, ver... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1141012 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:39:35 +0100 1141012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1134688&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesnotes.com%2Fwhat-the-heck-did-i-eat-today-1708%2F Random… that is the word to describe my day, food wise. I did take an hour walk, quickly, pushing my 3 year old daughter- and she is getting big! I also did my push ups and sit ups although I never made it on the weight machine (but there is always tomorrow). Bloodsugar numbers… 99, 101, 88, 110. Food wise, I will just list the food I ate because it was at random times and hardly anything you could call a meal. Handful of nuts, string cheese, small tube of kids Gogurt, 1/4 banana, more nuts and peanut butter celery with a piece of cheese. I told you it was random. I wasn’t really hungry today and I was busy running here and there ad never really thought about any “real” food. But I could live on yogurt, cheese, nuts and apples, I swear! My bones should be stro... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1134688 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:07:06 +0100 1134688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128840&cid=t_134395_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F210636930%2F While driving home a short while ago I came up with an idea! I know it is shocking. If I could ever get my head to turn off it would be a small miracle… Anyway, I thought that every evening I would post what I had eaten that day as well as my blood sugar readings. Kind of like a journal of sorts. It will be as much for me as you. I think this will help me to ensure that I stay right on track and keep my diet tight and under control as well as showing you what foods have an effect on MY blood sugars. I know that everyone is different but there are some foods/carbs that will be no brainers and will have effects across the board. I will also record my daily activity/exercise. Oh boy, I am feeling brave. I am not going to lie one bit either so you must be forgiving at times and remember ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128840 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:49:09 +0100 1128840