Whoever said refined carbs don't cause high blood pressure is a wanker. Gary Taubes provides example in his book how simple sugars produce enzymes that kick ass not only in the pancreas but they can increase uric acid in the body's cells and boost salt absorption in the kidneys, too. Basically, carbs fuck you up - if you're someone with a body like mine.
My mom and grandmother were both Diabetic. I've been close to that diagnosis a few times but, so far, managed to wrangle myself away from the red zone by changing my diet. And then life things happen, like birthdays.
Rob's menu? Spaghetti and Meatballs. Garlic Bread. Cake. Ice Cream.
I snuck sauteed mushrooms into the sauce. I made a side dish of sauteed spinach and pine nuts with garlic and some balsamic. But, I had spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, cake and ice cream, too. I got away with it last night - not tired, not feeling poorly, doing pretty well alright aside from that FULL feeling that borders discomfort.
Today, though, I have an unfun headache and I hear the swoosh of blood moving when I recline or move a certain way. So, back off Birthdays! I can't indulge like that anymore. I just can't. And if anyone tells you carbs can't spike your BP you tell them that's totally bullshit. Because, my head is hoping I'm done with the carbs bender of a birthday we had yesterday....and I haven't felt this kind of ick since the cheesey potato incident of 2011..
High blood sugar holds hands with high blood pressure. My head can guarantee it.
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Monday, June 18, 2012
How'm I Doin?
Diet-wise, pretty well considering I'm in MA and old habits creep in very easily when I'm here. It's tough to refrain from old favorites like Venus pizza and Marcello's meatball subs, but I have avoided both pretty well. Didn't go to Mia's for pasta either - but I diiiiiid indulge in Peaceful Meadow's ice cream for my lunch today and my body told me (in no uncertain terms) not to do that again.
Being off of simple carbs and sugar for over six weeks means that a reintroduction can prove ugly for your GI tract - just FYI, no photos here.
I am feeling the need to eat more veggies though. Eating on the go, as I am right now, it is tough to find good, green vegetables that aren't BROCCOLI every meal. Salads get boring.... so can't wait to go home and fix normal food again. Seriously.
When going home day is...I still don't know.
I had a good day, all told. I was able to do some laundry, met my mom's lawyer, got a whole bunch of stuff sorted out as far as her assets and income and what to do with what because mom has made it clear I should prepare for a time she won't be with me any more. I hate the very thought of it.
Tuesday, she took her rings off her fingers and made me take them, which nauseates me still. I know she is doing this to have peace of mind about stuff and to make sure she gives people what she wants them to have but I'm not -ready-. I want my mom still.
I've not cried as much lately because I feel like the hospital she is in is very good with her, very attentive, and I don't have to worry as much about her safety. Tomorrow we'll see a renal specialist and know a little bit more about their treatment options. Seems before she even has her heart valve looked at...they have to help her get her kidneys back to good. We are all hoping they can be. Hoping, praying, hoping, praying.
How YOU doin? I really want to know.
Being off of simple carbs and sugar for over six weeks means that a reintroduction can prove ugly for your GI tract - just FYI, no photos here.
I am feeling the need to eat more veggies though. Eating on the go, as I am right now, it is tough to find good, green vegetables that aren't BROCCOLI every meal. Salads get boring.... so can't wait to go home and fix normal food again. Seriously.
When going home day is...I still don't know.
I had a good day, all told. I was able to do some laundry, met my mom's lawyer, got a whole bunch of stuff sorted out as far as her assets and income and what to do with what because mom has made it clear I should prepare for a time she won't be with me any more. I hate the very thought of it.
Tuesday, she took her rings off her fingers and made me take them, which nauseates me still. I know she is doing this to have peace of mind about stuff and to make sure she gives people what she wants them to have but I'm not -ready-. I want my mom still.
I've not cried as much lately because I feel like the hospital she is in is very good with her, very attentive, and I don't have to worry as much about her safety. Tomorrow we'll see a renal specialist and know a little bit more about their treatment options. Seems before she even has her heart valve looked at...they have to help her get her kidneys back to good. We are all hoping they can be. Hoping, praying, hoping, praying.
How YOU doin? I really want to know.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Still a loser....
Down three this week (which feels more reasonable to me) and still doing well with the meal plan. I could add more veggies to the day and very much intend to do so from here on except for Saturday. I'm having a birthday soon and I've decided to go ahead and have an ice cream on Saturday. They make a "sinless" sugar and fat free version that I'll sample before deciding whether to buy that, but there will be mix-ins. Just saying!
I realize the ice cream will have to be a meal (probably lunch) and it may do things to me I haven't experienced since eliminating sugar; however, I'm going to have an ice cream instead of making/having a birthday cake that will sit around the house and be within reach for days on end.
I plan to quietly celebrate this new birthday by having dinner with family - no friends - at my house and maybe play a game of cards or break into one of the board games in the hall closet. I won't have a cake (and I'll ask for them to not bring or make cake, too) and we won't be doing any toasts with wine or knocking back delicious Blue Moon wheat beer. I'm still deciding whether to follow the trend of meatloaf cupcakes like my coworkers made for our office manager or if we should do something else. Some of my family members will find what I'm doing strange and the concept hard to grasp...so cupcakes like those would be overkill. They're cute though!!
At the moment, I feel challenged because we will be going out to eat a whole lot this weekend...I hope to do well (stay away from carbs sans ice cream) and stick with my plans. I'm not sure how much time I will have to write in Mostly Beautiful...but will try to update.
In case I don't get to catch my thoughts til Monday, have a great weekend. :)
I realize the ice cream will have to be a meal (probably lunch) and it may do things to me I haven't experienced since eliminating sugar; however, I'm going to have an ice cream instead of making/having a birthday cake that will sit around the house and be within reach for days on end.
I plan to quietly celebrate this new birthday by having dinner with family - no friends - at my house and maybe play a game of cards or break into one of the board games in the hall closet. I won't have a cake (and I'll ask for them to not bring or make cake, too) and we won't be doing any toasts with wine or knocking back delicious Blue Moon wheat beer. I'm still deciding whether to follow the trend of meatloaf cupcakes like my coworkers made for our office manager or if we should do something else. Some of my family members will find what I'm doing strange and the concept hard to grasp...so cupcakes like those would be overkill. They're cute though!!
At the moment, I feel challenged because we will be going out to eat a whole lot this weekend...I hope to do well (stay away from carbs sans ice cream) and stick with my plans. I'm not sure how much time I will have to write in Mostly Beautiful...but will try to update.
In case I don't get to catch my thoughts til Monday, have a great weekend. :)
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