GI in IN!

I finally went to have that insulin test done (I had to load up on pancakes, syrup, and juice - and I felt so sick) but sure enough, I have way TOO MUCH insulin in my blood.  Hyper-sensitive, so almost the opposite of a diabetic. I don't really understnad the measurement, but mine was "25"and it is supposed to be below 15.  Apparently that is bad.  It means that my body only burns glucose for energy, and never touches the fat stores. That explains why I can exercise like a maniac, and never lose any weight.

I love this naturopathic lady.  She said "I hate to tell you this a week before Xmas, but you should strictly follow the Glycemic Index protocol IMMEDIATELY.." I wonder how long it would have taken my primary care Dr. to figure this out (who I do like, by the way). Apparently it can lead to heart disease and pancreas issues and other nasty stuff if not controlled.  I guess this is my last pizza Fri for awhile.

But as I said, I am happy to have A PLAN.  I report in 60 days.  Will keep you posted!

Goal!

I wanted something a little mindless (but not trash) to read on the plane ride home yesterday.  So I picked up Runners World.  I have to say I have the inkling to want to put an event date on the calendar this Spring.  I think I really need the "date" to commit to the workouts, and to have the "fun" to look forward to.

So spend some time this week/weekend looking at ideas, and let's plan one!
JW

The Theory

I wanted to explain the Glycemic Load theory better (and why, if you know me, this makes sense given my history of eating well and working out and never losing weight!).  My body has too much insulin floating around, which means that this (glucose) is always used for energy and therefore I never dig in to fat stores for energy.  It's a strategy about what I eat and when.  So I can eat carbs, etc - I just have to eat slowly digested ones for example.  It's very interesting, and of course I am explaining it in a very simplistic manner, but it makes more sense in my pea brain than anyting else I have heard!

New Plan!

You know me - I love a plan!

So, I saw my naturopath yesterday and it is so interesting to me. Now my progesterone is through the roof (I don't know how they measure, but it supposed to be like 2400 and I'm 8000!).  Symptoms include all my complaints - lethargy, weight gain, water retenion, etc etc.  Still signs of adrenal fatigue, so I'm back on supplements for that as well.

But the big diagnosis, is she thinks I have some hyper-insulin thing.  Kind of the opposite of a diabetic - when my body gets sugar, it produces way too much insulin.  (not hyper glycemic, but hyper insulinmatic or something).  You may recall when I followed So Beach for awhile I did feel better (low carbs, no fruit, milk, etc).  So she suggested a Low Glycemic Load diet (well, lifestyle - diet infers short term).  It seems very manageable.  It's not just sugar - there is a formula to calculate the glycemic load.  For example, watermelon is high in sugar, but has a low load b/c there is not much of it (high water content). Basically there is a red light, yellow light, green light list of foods and there is some of everything so you don't really miss much. Pretty easy to understand.

Of course I like that I could get new books to read on the topic.  :)

I will keep you updated on how I feel!  With my raging ear infection (and travel) I have not been working out, but I hope to use the time to focus on a new nutirition plan that will pay off.  She does want to test my insulin, so I get to go eat a huge carb heavy breakfast (pancakes, syrup, juice - yummy!) and have it checked.  But regardless I am going to give it a whirl.  Because I love to have A PLAN!
JW

Tenacity Prayer

I found this about 2 weeks ago.....

Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence
Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

-- Ray Kroc

carry on.......Mel

Good Morning!

Oh Jess....I feel your pain and your hope for a fresh start!  I was in the same place 2 weeks ago.  I completely understand that disappointment you feel in yourself.   I've recently started trying to think of it from a different perspective -- and yes....it's Strozzi inspired.  When you don't take care of yourself --  meaning eating bad food, eating excessively not working out, etc -- it's like not loving or respecting yourself.   How you take care of yourself is a reflection of how much you value yourself.    I know that's kind of heavy stuff.......but let it soak in and when you are about to make that bad choice.....ask yourself if you're not worth a little more than that.

Now let me be clear -- you may still need a new journal! :)  I know I did! LOL!  And I'm far from perfect -- but the thought process made me see choices in a fresh way.  Now back to the journal.  I also left a page in every week to note a few things that stuck with me that week.  I also set some small goals to get me started.  I need to lose 12.5 lbs.  Based on my recent history -- that's a huge goal.  So I started with 2.5lbs.  It's 2 weeks later and I have lost 1.5lbs.  So slow and steady!  I did have a set back on Halloween -- one of those damn office food days sucked me in!   I have worked out four times in the last 2 weeks -- which isn't record setting -- but its better than nothing!  I have also done my push ups every day.

I did just purchase a Jawbone wristband.

www.jawbone.com/up/

I think it's going to be super cool.  I think it's along the lines of what your body bug does.  It monitors everything from activity, calorie usage, sleep patterns, etc.  I don't think it comes out till end of November...I hate the wait.  I'm not sure what our goal should be for Spring -- I'll have to give that some thought!

Good luck today!  A fresh start always feels good!

HELLO?!

That would be a double meaning "hello" - Hello to my blog buddies, and a hellOOO? to myself!

I had such focus and such fun on our hike, which now seems a million years ago.  I have maybe worked out a couple hours since then, but honestly have been completely off the wagon. Gained several pounds, clothes feeling uncomfortable, not feeling energetic, caught a cold, blah blah blah.  Why can I not embrace that I KNOW I feel better when I make healthy food choices and exercise?  I really am not retarded.  How many times do I have to go through this cycle?

So today I put my bodybugg back on, got out a cookbook, and plan to walk the dog as soon as the sun comes up.  But I really think I need a new "date" to look forward to - even if it is in the spring.  Ideas?
JW