Monday kicked my butt today. The light at the end of my tunnel was yoga - that made all the cranky people ( including me LOL)and a way too long list of things to do go away.
I decided over the weekend that I needed to try reducing my carbs. I have many of the symptoms of insulin resistance, even though my blood sugars are good. Combine that with Polycystic Ovary disease and I am batting 300 for metabolic syndrome. 5-6 times higher risk of cardiac disease and diabetes. I just don't metabolize carbs the same way others can. Time to really get serious about reducing my risk and helping my body utilize the fuel I give it more efficiently.
Sooo today was day 1 - no wonder I was cranky - withdrawls ? Yep. No bread, no added sugar, no white anything. Just fruit, veg, salad and few oz of good protein.
I have committed to try it for a week and see how I feel at the end of it. I should be through the uncomfortable part of it by then.
Starting to feel a little deprived though...no dairy + no simple carbs...I can do it though. I am strong - it is worth it.
Yoga was tough tonight - pretty stiff after the boot camp DVD yesterday. I do notice though that I can almost do a modified push up without sagging down at the end. Getting some nice tone in my legs and arms. Need to concentrate on getting more regular cardio though - to burn off the stomach fat.
Water intake has been low and boy can I see it in my skin...time to get back to 10 + glasses. I've been averaging 4 the last couple of weeks - not enough.
Goals for tomorrow:
get up in am and walk at least 30 minutes
do boot camp DVD after work
Drink 6 glasses of H20 at work.
think it , be it !!!
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