Posted by Dinah on January 4, 2004, at 12:05:36
Ok, at least diet. Exercise might be a stretch goal.
I find myself doing the most totally stupid things, healthwise. As a diabetic, I know I'm supposed to watch what I eat. And the glucophage does a pretty good job of keeping me away from fatty foods, because it makes me pay a steep price for eating them.
But why do I sabotage myself with food I don't even want? Sugar filled rather than diet drinks? Candy that I don't even like? And the occasional binge that makes me nearly pass out? Which isn't as bad as it sounds because with glucose intolerance, it doesn't take all that much to put me under. I'm not even a sweet person!
I really need to covenant with myself to avoid at least the totally unnecessary debauches. The ones that involve food that I don't even like or that make me feel unwell. And perhaps to substitute healthy for unhealthy alternatives when it doesn't make that much difference.
My goals aren't high. I'm not expecting to give up pasta or white bread completely. Just to quit doing the totally self destructive things...
(I wouldn't mind losing weight either. I don't carry excess weight well.)
poster:Dinah
thread:296340
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