I met with my diabetes doctor today. They did an A1C blood test while I waited. It only took a few minutes. She said she's never seen a patient with blood sugar as low as mine today, an A1C of 4.9%. She said that's great, but she cautioned me to keep an eye on my daily sugar. If it goes below 70 mg/dL I am supposed to let her know, to lower my dosage of Mounjaro. I kindly requested if she'll prescribe 15 mg of Mounjaro for the next 3 months and she agreed. I just have to monitor my sugar once per week. My blood pressure today was 132/83. That's pretty good.
I backslid a bit dietary over the past few months. It's not eating more processed foods that's so bad; but rather, the absence of fruits, beans and vegetables (high fiber foods) in one's diet that is really bad. Only 5% of American men get enough fiber in their diet. Among women, only 7% eat enough fiber. Processed foods are devoid of healthy fiber. WHAT YOU EAT TODAY, YOU WILL CRAVE TOMORROW.
Whereas I had reached 162.8 pounds (empty stomach) back in August 2024, I weighed 181.6 today (full stomach). So my true weight now (on an empty stomach) is about 175 pounds. So, I'm back on a healthy diet of more fruits and vegetables. I just drank a smoothie with some water, a couple raw brown eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, whole milk, a scoop of pure collagen, peaches, strawberries and cherries. Since it's a high protein smoothie, it will fill me up all afternoon. I fried about a dozen baby Bok Choy earlier (with garlic, brown sugar, salt, soy sauce and culinary peanut oil for flavoring). I bought a pack of a dozen thin cut ribeye steak. I cooked one of the slices today to go with the Bok Choy.
Yesterday morning, I drank a smoothie containing blueberries, blackberries, a yellow Kiki, one apple, some flax seeds, water and red grapes. I ate Bok Choy and ribeye for lunch yesterday too. I bought some all natural 100% fruit popsicles at Walmart, which I had for desert. For snacking I bought a couple boxes of Mary's Super Seed Gone Crackers, which are 100% whole grain. I put Mild Salsa and guacamole dip on them. Lord willing, by my next doctor's appointment in March, I want to get my weight down to at least 159 pounds on an empty stomach. THE KEY TO LOSING WEIGHT IS TO EAT. That goes 100% contrary to how most people think, including myself. But you must eat healthy foods! If you eat a high protein, high fiber, diet, you'll feel full and eat less. By eating healthy (high fiber, high protein, fruits, vegetables) you can steadily expect to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week.
Sure, starving one's self is the fastest way to lose weight, but it's also the hardest thing to do. I've heard people say that if you stop eating, your body will go into "starvation mode" and slow down your metabolism and you won't lose weight. That may be true for a day or so, but trust me, if you stop eating the bottom will fall out on the scale in a few days and your weight WILL plummet at least 1/2 pound per day (2,000 calories). I've lost 5 pounds per week before by starving myself, but it's something that I've only been able to do three times throughout my entire lifetime. The other hundreds of times I tried to lose weight, I couldn't lose an ounce over the course of years. Millions of Americans struggle with the same obesity problem.
Any kind of beans is a super foods. I bought several small bags of super healthy black beans, ready to eat. I just need to heat the bag. I season the beans with Adobo and other favorite flavors. The beans are very high in fiber and protein, making me feel satiated most of the day. I have felt better the past couple days, because I am eating healthy again, and Lord willing with His help I want to continue eating healthier foods. You don't have to eat all healthy foods, but just include them in your daily diet. I ate a nice homemade Romaine lettuce salad with Italian dressing on Wednesday. I learned from a Nephrologist (a kidney doctor) that most people errantly think if you drink a gallon of water every day, your kidneys will be healthy, but that's not true at all. He said the best thing you can do to have healthy kidneys is to eat green leafy vegetables at least a few times each week. I thought that was interesting.
Anyway, I just got back from my doctor's appointment and wanted to share my day with everyone. I stopped at the local Vietnamese deli and grocery store just 5 minutes away from where I live, and bought two bags of fresh baby Bok Choy. I ate some for lunch.
I backslid a bit dietary over the past few months. It's not eating more processed foods that's so bad; but rather, the absence of fruits, beans and vegetables (high fiber foods) in one's diet that is really bad. Only 5% of American men get enough fiber in their diet. Among women, only 7% eat enough fiber. Processed foods are devoid of healthy fiber. WHAT YOU EAT TODAY, YOU WILL CRAVE TOMORROW.
Whereas I had reached 162.8 pounds (empty stomach) back in August 2024, I weighed 181.6 today (full stomach). So my true weight now (on an empty stomach) is about 175 pounds. So, I'm back on a healthy diet of more fruits and vegetables. I just drank a smoothie with some water, a couple raw brown eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, whole milk, a scoop of pure collagen, peaches, strawberries and cherries. Since it's a high protein smoothie, it will fill me up all afternoon. I fried about a dozen baby Bok Choy earlier (with garlic, brown sugar, salt, soy sauce and culinary peanut oil for flavoring). I bought a pack of a dozen thin cut ribeye steak. I cooked one of the slices today to go with the Bok Choy.
Yesterday morning, I drank a smoothie containing blueberries, blackberries, a yellow Kiki, one apple, some flax seeds, water and red grapes. I ate Bok Choy and ribeye for lunch yesterday too. I bought some all natural 100% fruit popsicles at Walmart, which I had for desert. For snacking I bought a couple boxes of Mary's Super Seed Gone Crackers, which are 100% whole grain. I put Mild Salsa and guacamole dip on them. Lord willing, by my next doctor's appointment in March, I want to get my weight down to at least 159 pounds on an empty stomach. THE KEY TO LOSING WEIGHT IS TO EAT. That goes 100% contrary to how most people think, including myself. But you must eat healthy foods! If you eat a high protein, high fiber, diet, you'll feel full and eat less. By eating healthy (high fiber, high protein, fruits, vegetables) you can steadily expect to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week.
Sure, starving one's self is the fastest way to lose weight, but it's also the hardest thing to do. I've heard people say that if you stop eating, your body will go into "starvation mode" and slow down your metabolism and you won't lose weight. That may be true for a day or so, but trust me, if you stop eating the bottom will fall out on the scale in a few days and your weight WILL plummet at least 1/2 pound per day (2,000 calories). I've lost 5 pounds per week before by starving myself, but it's something that I've only been able to do three times throughout my entire lifetime. The other hundreds of times I tried to lose weight, I couldn't lose an ounce over the course of years. Millions of Americans struggle with the same obesity problem.
I know how to lose weight. My problem is that I get emotionally depressed not having a wife and being alone all the time. The holidays are especially difficult for me. I hate Christmas! I avoid the stores and radio channels that play Christmas music. It's depressing. Last summer I weighed 210 pounds. My A1C was 10.7%. The Mounjaro injections once a week helped me lose 40 pounds. It's like a miracle drug. Unfortunately, after 6 months my body became used to the drug and my hunger came back. I just need to get back into the habit of eating healthier foods.
I heard actor Nicole Kidman say something very helpful. When asked how she stays so skinny, she said that she easts 75% healthy foods, and 25% whatever she wants. I like what she said, and have learned that it works for me. My constant chronic neck pain and loneliness tempt me to eat more comfort foods. To be honest I don't like eating fruits and vegetables. I'm a city kid. But when I make myself eat (or drink) them, I always feel good afterwards, especially the next day overall. I bought a Nutri-Ninja mixer, which rotates at 24,000 RPM. I LOVE IT!!! I hate juicers, because they remove and waste all the beautiful healthy FIBER that your body so desperately needs. With the Nutri-Ninja, all the fiber stays in the drink, and you get LOTS OF FIBER!
Any kind of beans is a super foods. I bought several small bags of super healthy black beans, ready to eat. I just need to heat the bag. I season the beans with Adobo and other favorite flavors. The beans are very high in fiber and protein, making me feel satiated most of the day. I have felt better the past couple days, because I am eating healthy again, and Lord willing with His help I want to continue eating healthier foods. You don't have to eat all healthy foods, but just include them in your daily diet. I ate a nice homemade Romaine lettuce salad with Italian dressing on Wednesday. I learned from a Nephrologist (a kidney doctor) that most people errantly think if you drink a gallon of water every day, your kidneys will be healthy, but that's not true at all. He said the best thing you can do to have healthy kidneys is to eat green leafy vegetables at least a few times each week. I thought that was interesting.
Anyway, I just got back from my doctor's appointment and wanted to share my day with everyone. I stopped at the local Vietnamese deli and grocery store just 5 minutes away from where I live, and bought two bags of fresh baby Bok Choy. I ate some for lunch.
Look at these beautiful cashew nuts! ...
I also bought a big canister of fresh cashew nuts still in their shell coating (pictured above). They are big nuts! They taste delicious, lightly salted with nothing else added. I must have some squirrel in me, because I go nuts for nuts...lol.
Pictured below is powdered collagen from cattle hides. It's an excellent source of pure protein. I bought a big 2-pound bag and add 1 scoop to some of my smoothies.
The collagen goes well with milk, peaches, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, et cetera. I don't use collagen with berries, apples or Kiwis. To each his own. Walmart sells smoothie packs. You get 4-packs per bag. They come in various flavors, which include cut up fruits and vegetables. The bags are very convenient for making smoothies. Stuff like this didn't exist 40 years ago. We are so blessed (and spoiled) in America. God is more than good.
Thank you to those who prayed for me, and who keep me in your prayers to our good and faithful Creator. I love you all with God's unconditional love. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘀 𝟰:𝟭𝟴, “𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆.”
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