FFO - Day 23
My blood sugar is 98!!! My doctor said next week if I get tested again I can get off my diabetes medication. I have been taking Metformin for two years. My blood pressure is normal and I still have some work to do on my cholesterol! I can not believe this! The scale has not moved hardly at all, but that seems insignificant to the fact that I am saving my life! The pounds will come no doubt! I printed and showed my doctor my blog. He reviewed all of my food an is very impressed. He said he puts a lot of people on Metformin and rarely takes someone off. He is very proud of my progress and is excited for the results of my blood tests next week. I am too. I have been really wrapped up in the numbers lately. My husband is ready to throw away the scale…and thinking about it, it may not be a bad idea.
The best part is how great I feel. I have so much more energy and my outlook is much better. I have not had a binge eating episode in a long time and feel very proud of that fact. My clothes are fitting a bit better and the muffin top over my jeans is smaller.
This isn’t like the biggest loser where you lose 13 pounds a week, but it is something. I spoke with Ryan last night while I was waiting for Mike and he said his weight has not changed, but his body fat is much less. I am really hoping for the same kind of results. I am nervous to weigh in and feel like my numbers won’t be good enough, but I guess It all depends on what is good enough. The proof is in the blood sugar right? I am really proud of how much I have changed in the last 23 days and I know this is life long.
I have tried to do this so many times, and this is the first time I have been able to do it. I owe it all to the nutrition coach, personal trainer and my workout team. Again, if your thinking about this program, don’t wait. You may not see 27 pounds in 30 days, but it is what you can’t see that’s makes the sweat worth it.
Today’s food:
Breakfast: Detox shake
Snack: Three Clementine oranges
Lunch: Tuna over lettuce with fresh lemon and dill and crushed Mary’s crackers
Snack: Paleo almond and coconut bar
Dinner: Zucchini Boats ***Incredible***
I took a pound of ground turkey, 1 whole white onion, shredded a carrot, sliced mushrooms and fresh spinach and browned it all. I drizzled some oilive oil in the pan to get it to stick together a bit. I added a ton of fresh basil and garlic and a little bit of salt.
I sliced 6 zucchini’s length wise and hollowed them out with a teaspoon then filled them with the mixture. I baked them at 400 degrees for about 15 min until the zucchini was tender. They were incredible! The whole family gobbled them up. I served them with a side of brown rice.
This took less than 30 min to prepare. While they were cooking I did up the dishes. Perfect timing.
My Fitness:
I did the Boeing 2 mile loop today. I knew I would not have time to go to the gym and prepared for the busy evening.
