Getting a grip

[Newtothis]

After a stressful and hectic week I have, finally, decided to get a grip with what I can and can?t eat; and has cereals are a no-no for me I am going down the protein route, but how many eggs can you safely eat per week and if you have high cholesterol (mine is 4.8 although within guidelines if I wasn?t diabetic) should I think about cutting them out all together.

As Bergen bread is good for me I am going with Bergen/tomatoes; Bergen/mushrooms; Bergen/Poached egg; spring-onion omelette; Bergen/low-fat spread ? need some other suggestions ? Marmite and peanut butter are both no no?s ? the latter because I am losing weight.

Once I have sorted out my breakfast plans I can move on to lunch (although I have that sewn up; I have salad/chicken/mackerel/tuna/sardines or fish/salad stuffed pitta bread with either low-sugar jelly or Satsuma?s. In relation to nuts are walnuts ok or should I just have almonds. I?ll then move onto dinner ? Jacket potatoes are a no-no but egg-noodles are ok; just need to try rice and pasta...

I am still losing weight; lost 25lb since July, walk 10,000 steps a day (30mins after lunch) and walk home from work (1hr) x 5 days; weekend include up to 6,000 steps plus 30mins on the treadmill. Have my first swimming lesson on Thursday (I swear when I look in the mirror in my costume and squint I?m a double for Pamela Anderson OR should that be David Hasseloff)
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I am DETERMINED to get a grip; I have my first retinary eye-test on the 5th October; had my feet checked by a private foot person (can?t remember her title ? sorry); and have even booked a dentist appointment for next week.😱

My positivity is because I needed a kick up the backside and I got that (not literally) and I wouldn?t be in this position if it wasn?t for you guys; your constant support and suggestions have helped me realise that the control of ?my diabetes? is in ?my hands? and I am taking control.🙂

I have my 2nd DN appointment in December and am determined to be within my BMI by then (I have 1 stone to lose) and hope to reduce my HbA1c from 7.2 to below 7 and reduce my cholesterol. If I don?t at least I can?t say I haven?t tried and I?ll be a fitter yummy mummy.... 😉

Sending you ALL a big hug { } x
Amanda x

?Worrying is like a rocking chair, gives you something to do but doesn?t get you anywhere?

 

[Northerner]

You are doing great Amanda, I'm sure you will achieve your objectives with such determination 🙂 Regarding cholesterol, bear in mind that dietary cholesterol is not the main source - most is actually manufactured by your own liver, so food does not have the major impact commonly assumed. 4.8 is above what the guidelines like for a person with diabetes, but what is also important is the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL), and also the level of triglycerides, so it's not as simple as looking at just the overall figure (typical!). For example, my cholesterol was 4.6 last time it was checked but my consultant wasn't worried because I have an excellent ratio of good to bad. Avoid saturated fats, don't overload on carbs and get plenty of exercise - all of which you are already doing! Exercise is actually very good at helping with the cholesterol ratios, which is probably why mine is so good as I run a lot.

As for eggs, I get through 6-10 a week currently as I've got a bit of a taste fr them at the moment, but I'm not too worried about that. I believe there was a recent study where it was found that there is no limit really on the amount of eggs you can eat (within moderation, as with everything of course!).