Keep track of everything!

My goal for the upcoming week is to start keeping track of everything. Managing my diabetes is my main priority right now especially with all the headaches and dizziness I've been feeling.

-Just drink water! (10 cups)
-Keep track of blood sugar levels throughout the day
-Track all food intake

Day One Down - Rest of My Life To Go

I'd consider today a success!

B: McDonald's Hazelnut Coffee & Sausage Egg McMuffin
L: 3 pieces of Corn Tortilla, Rotisserie Chicken, Cucumber
D: Steak, Brussels Sprouts, Mashed Potatoes & Mushroom Gravy

It's hard and I'm still hungry but I've been trying my best throughout the day to portion control. I've only used the smaller plates and limit myself to as little carbohydrates as possible. This is coming from the self proclaimed "rice girl who cannot live a day without having rice".

But at the end of the day, I understand that this is a process and I consider day one a success even though I think my portions are still a bit too big and I should have prepared myself breakfast or at least should have gone with a healthier option.

Here's to one day and the rest of my life to go.

Goal For the Week of 10/30 - 11/6

-Follow through with the meal plan for at least 4 days
-Limit portions if I do end up getting takeout
-Make those smoothies & get those veggies / fruits in!

*Non-starchy vegetables:  Asparagus, Chinese Spinach, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Dikon, Kale, Collard Greens, Peppers, Onions, Zucchini, Sugar Snap Peas, Tomato, Bamboo Shoots





*Plate Method
1/4 Portein
1/4 Grain
1/2 Vegetables

Dinner 1: Steak with Mushroom- Mustard Sauce - 3 Nights
(Steak, Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, Flour, Dijon Mustard, Mushrooms, fat-free milk, Scallions)

Lunch 1: Chipotle-Cilantro Tilapia - 3 Days
(Frozen Tilapia Fillets, Cilantro, Chipotle in Adobo Sauce, Corn Tortilla, Cucumber, Carrots [Matchstick])

Dinner 2: Shrimp Jambalaya - 2 Nights
(Frozen Shrimp, Cajun Seasoning [Paprika, Cayenne], Green Peppers, Celery, Tomatos, Tomato Paste, Lemons, Brown Rice)

Lunch 2: Fresh Egg Salad - 2 Days
(Eggs, Dried Dill Weed, Red Wine Vinaigrette)

Lunch & Dinner 3: Chicken Sausage & Dirty Rice - 2 Days
(Red Sweet Peppers, Bay leaf, Andouille Chicken Sausages)

Breakfast Ideas: Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Unsalted Nuts, Eggs & Toast, Leftovers

Shopping List

• Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
• Flour
• Dijon Mustard
• Mushrooms
• Fat-Free Milk
• Scallions
• Frozen Tilapia Fillets
• Chipotle in Adobo Sauce
• Tortillas
• Cucumber
• Carrots (Matchstick)
• Frozen Shrimp
• Paprika
• Cayenne
• Green & Red Peppers
• Celery
• Tomatoes
• Tomato Paste
• Lemons
• Brown Rice
• Dried Dill Weed
• Andouille Chicken Sausages
• Bay Leaf
• Red Wine Vinaigrette
• Eggs

I'm not going to blame myself for letting our relationship continue as long as it had. I've learned that there is absolutely no point in regretting the past.

So I'm going to focus on now and focus on me. The me right now, needs time. I need time to heal from all the marks you've made and I need time to learn how to be me again. I lost so much part of myself to you, that I've become a different person.

I have never been so disappointed in my whole entire life.