Hi there . . . Z . . . have you reviewed all the great information in our WLS forum yet???
Another cold but sunny day here, but definitely warmer than yesterday and I fear that the long term forecast of more snow by Thursday is likely going to prove to be true.
Here's a little article that landed in my e:mail today that I thought you might like to see. It is so true. None of us can be perfect all the time, we just have to do the best we can . . .
Someone once said that the best way to deal with a temptation is to yield to it! Staying on a diet forever is extremely hard, so the first step is to recognize that at some point you will give into temptation. It's natural, normal, and even inevitable. You can manage your splurges if you accept that reality and don't feel guilty about it.
To maintain a healthy eating plan with occasional indulgences, try practicing the 3-to-1 rule: Each time you have a food splurge, follow it with 3 equal units of time in which you eat a more sensible, predictable diet. The time period in question can vary. It could be a single meal, a day, even a weekend. For example, if you eat voraciously for a day, eat conservatively for the following three days. Remember, good diabetes control is a game of averages, not a game of perfection!
Have a great evening . . .
