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dianas · 10-21-2008, 01:35 AM

OK. I've enjoyed this forum so much I decided to start a log. I do most of my logging on computer so may just summarize here. I had a big long intro typed up with lots of details about my first few days of Leigh's challenge and lost it all so this initial post may be short.

I'm 48, married for 25 1/2 years now and have one daughter. I live in the Pacific Northwest rainy western Washington. By profession I'm an RN and work part time as an educator. I've exercised for many years now at least to the best of my ability with my weight. Health wise I have diabetes although well controlled, allergies, asthma and am obese.

My nutrition goals right now:
Weight/fat loss: I'm doing Leigh's 30 day challenge as an official participant although when all is said and done I don't know how well I'll qualify to stay in the running. I'm kind of modifying the challenge to meet my needs and goals while doing my best to do the Big Meals and have fun.

Right now my current goal is to increase my protein intake. I've done the limit your portion to the size of a deck of cards for so long I've been typically under 20% of my calories which is too low. It's only been a few days but the Big Meal challenge where you plan an entire days food and then divide it up is helping I think.

And of course there's the never ending issue of maintaining blood sugar control.

My exercise goals I'll talk about later I have been sick so am still on a rest week.

Big Meals: I've actually made 4 in two days and weighed and portioned them out to eat later in the week. This is one area where I'm modifying the Big Meal concept. I'm trying to limit my preparation of food to once daily and preplan everything but I like variety so am not eating the same thing all day long. So far so good with the exception of needing to treat some low blood sugars the last 24 hours. Now if I can just keep my family from eating my pre-portioned food. I'll post more about the meals later.

I'm camera and computer illiterate but was able to get hubby to take pics and he'll put them on a web page for me. I'll post a link when he's done along with stats. I did post stats on Leigh's page.

20-Oct-08
Calories 1480.03 Protein 120.95 Fat: 54.42 Carbs: 125.57

Diana

10-21-2008, 01:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
dianas Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Western Washington Posts: 666	Diana's Journey to Health OK. I've enjoyed this forum so much I decided to start a log. I do most of my logging on computer so may just summarize here. I had a big long intro typed up with lots of details about my first few days of Leigh's challenge and lost it all so this initial post may be short. I'm 48, married for 25 1/2 years now and have one daughter. I live in the Pacific Northwest rainy western Washington. By profession I'm an RN and work part time as an educator. I've exercised for many years now at least to the best of my ability with my weight. Health wise I have diabetes although well controlled, allergies, asthma and am obese. My nutrition goals right now: Weight/fat loss: I'm doing Leigh's 30 day challenge as an official participant although when all is said and done I don't know how well I'll qualify to stay in the running. I'm kind of modifying the challenge to meet my needs and goals while doing my best to do the Big Meals and have fun. Right now my current goal is to increase my protein intake. I've done the limit your portion to the size of a deck of cards for so long I've been typically under 20% of my calories which is too low. It's only been a few days but the Big Meal challenge where you plan an entire days food and then divide it up is helping I think. And of course there's the never ending issue of maintaining blood sugar control. My exercise goals I'll talk about later I have been sick so am still on a rest week. Big Meals: I've actually made 4 in two days and weighed and portioned them out to eat later in the week. This is one area where I'm modifying the Big Meal concept. I'm trying to limit my preparation of food to once daily and preplan everything but I like variety so am not eating the same thing all day long. So far so good with the exception of needing to treat some low blood sugars the last 24 hours. Now if I can just keep my family from eating my pre-portioned food. I'll post more about the meals later. I'm camera and computer illiterate but was able to get hubby to take pics and he'll put them on a web page for me. I'll post a link when he's done along with stats. I did post stats on Leigh's page. 20-Oct-08 Calories 1480.03 Protein 120.95 Fat: 54.42 Carbs: 125.57 Diana