We are nearing Memorial Day weekend and it has been more than two months since posting. Crazy. I’ve been plugging away at weight loss since my foot surgery. I did drop weight right after surgery — probably because I couldn’t walk to get to the fridge lol. Truthfully, a lot was probably loss of muscle since I stopped martial arts and exercise back in February.

I am in physical therapy and can now bike ride and walk so it’s a start. No idea when I will be back in martial arts….trying to let my body take the time it needs to heal. Patience….not something I am known for.

I have some good recipes planned for this week so I am looking forward to sharing them with you.

My fasting glucose numbers have been amazing and I recently had my A1C tested and it was 6.1 which is the lowest it has been in a super long time. Apparently 215 is my magic number for weight as that is when I saw a huge drop in the A1C. Will keep you posted on that one!

I’ve decided for every 10 pounds I lose I will reward myself with a massage. How do you reward yourself when you reach goals?

Well, not totally back, but back enough that I can now get back to focusing on my health. Foot surgery went well. Cast is off and stitches came out late last week. I’m in a walking boot but still using crutches for support. I head back to work tomorrow thank God. One can only work from home so many days in a row before they go crazy lol.

Menu planning was at an all time low these past few weeks and we ate out way more than we cooked but the menu is done for this week and I’m back to tracking my water intake, glucose levels, etc. Sent my daughter to the store with a grocery list so we are set for this week to hit the ground running.

The menu isn’t extravagant by any means and I haven’t incorporated anything new this week however I have gotten a few recipes for making clean bagels so I may experiment with that later today. I’ll keep you posted on that.

Here’s to a good week!

Well, it’s been a little rough in the house in the past few days. Between the nervousness of having foot surgery and then the surgery itself yesterday I’ve been a little out of sorts. I’m pleased to report though that the surgery went great and I am on the road to recovery. I’ll be exercising again in no time!

In the meantime my glucose levels have been much better which is a result of me paying attention and watching what I am eating and drinking that 100 oz per day. My next goal is going to make sure that the 100 oz doesn’t include coffee but that will be for another week when I am feeling better plus…no need to rush these things.

I made a few healthy recipes this past weekend before the surgery. The family really liked this new one I tried: https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-tomato-italian-parmesan-chicken/ I did modify it slightly, switching out the heavy cream for fat free half and half. Next time I’m going to try to make an eating clean tomato sauce but for this recipe I just used canned. We had it over whole wheat pasta.

I also have some new recipes on the schedule this week that are relatively easy for the husband/kids to make. Will keep you posted on those new recipes.

Weekly glucose update (testing twice a day before breakfast and before bed):

Past 7 days average 126
Past 14 days average 129
Past 30 days average 132
Past 90 days 149

It’s very encouraging to me to see the averages start to come down as I really focus on my health.

Enjoy your week!

Here’s to the start of a good week. Menu has been planned for the entire week and groceries have been purchased.

In a previous post I believe I mentioned that I got some not so good news on the health front regarding my foot/ankle. Saw the doctor today and have tears in the tendons on the side of my foot and a tear in my facia so I’ll be having surgery a week from today. Now I really have to be focused on food if I expect to keep on the straight and narrow without exercise to help me out. I’ll be in a cast for two weeks and then a walking boot for one. Am probably out of the gym for at least two months which is such a bummer.

Now on to happier things! I made a really good dinner tonight, meatballs in the crock pot. Made some whole grain pasta with the sauce/meatballs on top. So good. Here’s the recipe. The whole family gave it 2 thumbs up so WIN!

https://cleaneatingrecipes.com/clean-eating-crock-pot-spaghetti-sauce-meatballs-recipe/

I have quite a few ripe bananas so made the following blueberry banana muffins for the week. Haven’t tried them yet. Will let you know how they taste!

https://www.sweetashoney.co/whole-wheat-banana-blueberry-muffins-easy-cooking-with-kids/

And lastly, made this banana bread recipe however turned them into muffins for better portion control and added walnuts.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/my-favorite-healthy-banana-bread-recipe/

Fasting glucose: Sunday @ 8:20 a.m. 120; Monday @ 8:35 a.m. 115
Past 7 day average 132
Water: 100.9 oz