I’m choosy with dessert because I know I only get a little and I savor it slowly. It’s all about tasting the food, not gulping it down.
It’s inevitable. I will eat out sometimes. When there is a celebration, when I’m in a hurry and forgot to pack a lunch… but I’ve learned there are options. Most places now offer healthier options. Many other places provide nutritional information so that if I can’t choose anything healthy, I can at least choose something without so many calories. I can choose a salad and ask for the dressing on the side, and dip occasionally. I don’t have to finish it all. What about those buffet places where I can eat all-I-can-eat? Well, who says I have to eat-all-I-can-eat? I know it’s hard to say no to that extra spoon of creamy banana pudding or the salty French fries. I still go with my boyfriend and his brother to buffets but now I head straight for the salad bar and fill up on yummy veggies and fruits. I also think twice about getting up for seconds (or thirds). I still get dessert but I don’t get a plate full of everything anymore. I’m choosy with dessert because I know I only get a little and I savor it slowly. It’s all about tasting the food, not gulping it down.
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My total chol. is 184
HDL is 46
LDL is 106
Trig. is 184
I have been on a low fat, low carb diet since Sept (NutriSystem). Should I be concerm about my Trig?
Comment by on February 12, 2008 2:54 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PM
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May 29 | Vernita said …
Hello Zulema,
This is a great lesson for all of us. Thanks, teacher!
See you tomorrow.
~Vernita
Nov 25 | Irene said …
My husband & I own a restaurant. You would think it would be easy that we have people to cook for us and that I'd make good choices.(NOT!) All I do is find myself eating like there is no tomorrow!! The food is not going anywhere, yet I cannot get enough. It is horrible. I could have anything I want made for me, you would think it would be easier to make better choices, but it is not. Our daughter (10) is having a weight problem also, no surprise. I am tired of being FAT.
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