so much for good intensions

Last week was kind of a set back-at least emotionally for me.I've been struggling with high blood sugar levels probably since back last year-whenever I'd get them under control,I'd get sick (usually with a sinus infection) and have to go on meds which would then cause the blood sugars to SKY ROCKET for as long as I was on the meds.It's been a real blood sugar roller coaster.Well,last week I decided I was going to get them down no matter what-I counted carbs like a mad woman and it still was high.And I had been doing good exercising every day till the high blood sugars took over.When blood sugars get to a certain point (for me 300+) if I exercise,they go even higher.So I wasn't able to exercise all week-except for leg lifts.I did a TON of leg lifts LOL.Friday,I had had enough and put a call into the drs office and asked if I could add another dose of one of my meds.The dr called in a stronger medicine.So this is my first day on it,we'll see what happens.

A Quickie update........a new week....

Sorry for not posting last week-had a full agenda with visits to the dentist and allergy dr for the kiddo and a full week of trying to keep up with the laundry and trying to stay sane LOL.After a 2 week break from our homeschool studies,I think the boredome has set in for my son. LOL We will start again next week but at a more relaxed pace than normal (since it is summer break). Zachary went swimming at with one of our friends friday and had an absolute blast! He has never been in a BIG POOL-just the kiddie blow up pools that we have had in the backyard every summer LOL. He really surprised us at how quickly he acclimated to the water.Once we showed him how to lay/float in an innertube,he was all set.He was trying to sneak over to the deeper end by the time we left--he was getting brave! We missed the deadline to sign up for swimming lessons both at the local park and at "college for kids".A friend gave me the email of a local swim coach so I'm hoping she can set us up with someone reliable-still haven't heard back from her. As for exercise last week,I did pretty well-alot of leg lifts and walks with the dog. The menu was ok till the end of the week and with the hubby off work for 4 days it kinda went down hill--not that I ate badly,I just ate more than usual. So it's back on the wagon for me bright and early Monday morning....Anyone else's husband drive them as batty as mine does sometimes? ;)

FOOD LOG May 10-16

Monday------ended up being 2points over my WW daily
Breakfast
iced tea w/splenda
Weight Watchers Smart Ones Egg and Cheese English Muffin
1/2 apple
few pita chips

Lunch
few pita chips
Ranch chicken salad

snack
few whole grain cheez its
pita chips
diet sunkist

Supper
Diet Coke
Asian Chicken salad
Smart Ones Egg and Cheese English Muffin

water (crystal light hunger satisfaction strawberry/banana)

May 11
breakfast
diet coke
weight watchers smart ones egg/cheese english muffin
banana

lunch
ranch chicken salad
peanut butter on whole wheat deli round
crystal light green tea with honey lemon
water

snack
8oz diet coke FREE
oat revolution strawberry oatmeal
1 pepperidge farm deli round with peanut butter

supper
iced tea/equal
water
weight watchers smart ones tuna noodle gratin
1 pepperidge farm deli round with peanut butter

late snack
1 pepperidge farm deli round with peanut butter

Weekly Exercise BLOG May 9th -May 16th 2010

May 9th
Leg Lifts
30mins light walk around yard with dog

May 10
60mins light walking around store
30mins light walking with dog
30mins light walking with dog

May 11
20 mins on bike (4.25miles)
30mins on bike (6.34miles)
30min walk with dog
30min walk with dog

SALADS-YUM!

In the past few days I've eaten about 5 salads! And I'm really enjoying it. My basic "chicken" salad recipe is as follows:

Take either a lean chicken breast,chicken tender,or breast strips and "braise" (boil) in low sodium,low fat,NO MSG chicken broth until they are fully cooked.I add salt,pepper and garlic. I either chop them into bite size pieces or shred the chicken-depending on my mood. I then add whatever type of shredded cheese (low fat) that I have on hand and add that to a big bowl of hearts of romaine lettuce.If I have it on hand I will add broccoli or cauliflower florets (or both like I did at supper today).I will then add whatever dressing suits my fancy.Lately I've been wanting ranch. Instead of croutons,I will either crunch up a few pita crispy chips and add to the salad or just eat the pita crisps on the side.This has been my lunch and supper today and it can be really filling.

What is your fave salad? What is your fave dressing?

GARLIC

I've been using garlic for a while in cooking. I can't usually find any GOOD LOOKING fresh garlic in the stores around here (they all look dried up and yucky),so I have been using the pre-minced garlic in jars.It has been suiting my needs until the last jar.It just wasn't good eats-BLAH. So a few weeks ago,I started buying the pre-peeled in the jars.That has done better,except I can't ever chop/mince it small enough for my liking.Today I got a garlic press. I AM SO EXCITED!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY----------EARLY.......

pretty heart necklace with pink stones--chain is too short so hubby's gotta get me a longer one.....



calla lillies-I got matching pots for each side of the porch....and a big bushy green fern (pic wouldn't upload)



pretty cake-zachary couldn't wait to dive into it!






The kiddo's good mood quickly turned FOUL this afternoon after we came home from shopping at Sam's,so after a quick bite to eat,I made him lay down for a time to settle down and of course he fell asleep-mom did too.The hubby took this time to go out shopping for mother's day-even though I told him that I wanted him to take Zachary WITH HIM this year. It's always cute to see Zach try to sneak in the other room with daddy to sign the mother's day card and to then bring in whatever the present is with a big grin.This year it was a pretty pink cake along with flowers and a necklace from the hubby. LOL Doesn't this man know I'm on a diet? and trying to avoid SUGAR? LOL I think he bought the cake so he could eat it too LOL.HMMMM It's pretty and yes I love all the gifts....The hubby--he means well....lol

After that huge breakfast fiasco LOL,lunch was a grilled chicken salad.Supper was a a braised chicken salad with an apple and a few pita chips instead of croutons.I think I did pretty good.I'm going to get another bike workout in--it's almost 90degrees out there today in East Central Mississippi....ICK HOT!!! GOTTA LOVE THE a/c.