Random Tuesday Thoughts: Food, Glorious Food! oh and drugs too

My blogging mojo seems to be on vacation lately.  Not sure why.  I'll see what I can come up with.

My  Nutrisystem is going ok.  I haven't lost any weight this week.  I caved on Friday when our regional manager brought in a bag of Philadelphia Pretzel Factory soft pretzels.  I didn't bring lunch to work because I thought I'd be out early enough to have lunch at home.  I was wrong.  So I caved and had TWO, yes I said TWO pretzels.  That triggered a craving and I was in Carb Frenzy Heaven all night.  I couldn't stop. Waffles with syrup and then some cheddar cheese and then some Weight Watchers ice cream snacks.  Fortunately I got tired and finally went to bed.  It was the only thing that made me stop.  Weight was up 2 pounds the next morning.  I've been working on losing it all weekend. 

My ex threw Tim a graduation party this weekend.  Last night I noticed the CAKE on top of the fridge.  This is a good thing about being short.  Sometimes I miss stuff like this because I can't see up there.  I helped myself to a small piece then threw half of that away.  It was too sweet!  I couldn't take it!  I didn't eat my NS dessert then, since I had that little piece of cake.  Fortunately I was tired and went to bed earlier than usual, most likely before any carb craving kicked in.  

After work today I'll be heading to my sister's house for dinner.  I'm bringing my own food.  She can provide the veggies.  

I want to see if I can post my daily menu here:

My program Women's Diabetic Program

 

June 8, 2010

Attention NUTRISYSTEM NOURISH® Customers

To start entering your foods for today click on the Select button

Breakfast	QTY/Unit	Calories Carb Fat Protein Fiber

	NutriFlakes Cereal - 40% Bran Flakes	1 Bowl	110.0
	Yogurt, nonfat	8 oz	80.0
	Add more food to Breakfast	Total	190.0

Morning Snack	QTY/Unit	Calories Carb Fat Protein Fiber

	Cottage Cheese, nonfat	1/4 cup	30.8
	Cherries	12 cherry	51.4
	Add more food to Morning Snack	Total	82.2

Lunch	QTY/Unit	Calories Carb Fat Protein Fiber

	Vegetable Beef Soup	1 Container	130.0
	Carrots, raw	1 cup	25.0
	with 2 tbsp. fat free dressing, if desired		20.0
	Broccoli, cooked	1/2 cup	21.8
	Cheese, lowfat	1 oz	70.0
	Olives, black or green	5 large	52.5
	Add more food to Lunch	Total	319.3

Afternoon Snack	QTY/Unit	Calories Carb Fat Protein Fiber

	Cheese, lowfat	1 oz	70.0
	Strawberries	1 1/4 cup whole	59.9
	Add more food to Afternoon Snack	Total	129.8

Dinner	QTY/Unit	Calories Carb Fat Protein Fiber

	Rotini with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce	1 Package	250.0
	Lettuce, green or red leaf	1 cup	5.4
	with 2 tbsp. fat free dressing, if desired		20.0
	Broccoli, cooked	1/2 cup	21.8
	Orange	1 medium	61.6
	Peanut Butter	1 tsp	31.2
	Bread, whole-wheat	1 slice	68.9
	Add more food to Dinner	Total	458.9

Dessert	QTY/Unit	Calories Carb Fat Protein Fiber

	Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Bar	1 Bar	170.0
	Add more food to Dessert	Total	170.0

Total Calories

1350.3

Hey!  It worked!!  Ok, this is my meal  plan for today.  This is what a diabetic on Nutrisystem can eat in a day.  I feel like I eat constantly.  The trick is to eat small meals all day long.  It keeps blood sugar level . uh level!  No spikes or big drops.  I find if I wait too long to eat, I get nauseous, rather than shaky. 

I'm finally back on my blood pressure meds.  I was taking Lisinopril but it made me cough so bad, my boss would send me home.  So now I'm on Diovan.  My doctor wants me to ease into it, so this week I take 40 mg. once a day.  Next week, I take 40 mg. morning and night.  Week 3, I take 40 mg. x2, one time a day.  This Rx was $104!!!!  and that was AFTER a coupon and my 15% discount with my insurance!  I'll ask her to change that to an 80 mg. pill because it'll be considerably less... like $48 for the Rx.  

Something I've learned. When you get a Rx from your doctor, google the name of the medicine.  Chances are, you'll find a site to print out a coupon for it.  Last month, when I was sick, my Rx bill went from $87 to $60, using coupons!  I found a $20 coupon for Diovan this month, and it's good for a year!

Ya know what?  Getting old sucks.  High blood pressure, diabetes, blood tests, Auntie Flo showing up whenever she damn well pleases and stays as long as she likes.  Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings.  Let me correct that... getting old when you're a female sucks.

I still can't tell my news yet.  Another couple of weeks maximum, I swear!  Sorry kids. And quit trying to guess, Gina.  You'll never figure it out and I'm not at liberty to tell you yet anyway.  All in due time, my pretty!!!

OK, I think that's it!  I need to get this butt to work soon, so I better get dressed.  A tee and shorts that don't match and no bra is NOT acceptable attire for restaurant work! 

And it you want to do your own Random Tuesday Thoughts, go see Keely at The Un-Mom.  Don't forget to link to her!  You might meet some new friends!