As I said in a post and a half ago, the diet is going much better, especially when I'm working. When I go on lunch at work, I can make sensible choices and I test my blood regularly. At home, however, it's a different story. That's when the 'sugar monster' creeps up on me.
I've been thinking about it, and I really believe it's because at work, my day is structured, and at home it definitely isn't. So bringing some of the "work" structure home might be a good thing. (Not bringing actual work home, but...I think you get the idea.)Today has been good because I've hardly been home; I went to visit my father and just got home an hour ago.
There are several things I'm doing, or going to be doing in the next few days. I found a really strong brand of mint sugarless gum and I chew that in between meals. You *cannot* eat anything during or for about a half-hour after chewing the gum, because it will all taste like mint. Also, I'm always drinking something, either water or sugarless gum. I'm also thinking of making my snacks all be vegetables that I like (peppers, raw broccoli...just about anything raw). It might be the only way I get all the vegetables I need in.
Tonight I'm feeling good because I actually ate a *salad* today. Note to self: Food that makes you feel good...eat! Food that doesn't make you feel good...don't eat!
Someday I will get this through my thick skull! ;-)
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