Learning to embrace the animal I am

I’ve been doing the linking and balancing thing for 2 weeks now. I got off track last weekend..I knew I would. And I let that linger into Monday. But I got back on track Tuesday. I’m doing less carbs than the IR Diet calls for b/c my body is so sensitive to them that my blood sugar goes quite high if I eat too many carbs. I’m adding foods with fiber and lots of protein.

I’m not hungry nearly as often as I thought I’d be. A very small snack does the trick for me in between meals. My energy level is much higher. I just feel good. No bowel troubles. I’m not so cranky. When I’m tired now I know it’s b/c I’m truly tired, not b/c I’ve eaten myself into a sugar induced sleep.

My blood sugar is still higher first thing in the morning, but I’m not sure how much more I can do about that at this point. I think as I continue to exercise and also lose more weight it will get better.

I’ve found the formula that works for me…finally! Now I just have to keep on track. Using the 3FC site is a huge help..the challenges, keeping track of my daily “points”. I’m competitive enough that it helps me stay focussed. I know I’m still in the honeymoon phase, and I have yet to face my first TOM or the first holiday stress, so we’ll see. I hope I have the good sense not to go back to my old ways during stress, but rather to continue to do what makes me feel good and helps me enjoy my life!