... impact of cattle farming . Another source of great contention (I've had to shut up a few times when talking to Luke...!) And secondly, apparently apple shaped people so be careful with carbs... So I am looking at the amount and porportion of carbs I eat with much more interest on Fitday.com . *Edit We don't seem to feed corn to our cattle at the same rate as the americans. Which...

I am irritated with myself. I had way too many carbs today. I had sourdough bread, potatoes, and some pumpkin bread. Way unexceptable. I am debating on forgoing the calories of a protein shake or accepting the calories since I need more protein. GRRR should never have had that pumpkin bread or the second slice of bread earlier today. I am going to stay away from carbs for the next two days. I know...

Life is improving - I think. This weekend I discovered low carb cheesecake and it's not bad. I have another recipe to try that should be even better. And today I found a recipe for Chai Tea, since I can not longer use the canned mix I have - too many carbs. Sob, no coco either. Maybe there is a substitute if I use soy milk.

... And she's feeling better, doing more than she has in a long time. Some of you are probably like "Well good for YOUR MOM, what about me??" You can too. A lot of doctors don't know about counting carbs, taking your medicines on time, and a lot of patients don't bother. Take my aunt as a prime example. She's 86, and has diabetic neuropathy. She can't feel her feet. Neuropathy is nerve damage. In...

...but only about 3 on a low-fat/higher-carb diet. Look in the mirror: If you store fat in your belly (have an "apple" body shape), you're more likely to secrete excess insulin and benefit from fewer carbs. J is for Journal If you write down everything you eat, research has shown, you can cut your intake by 500 to 1,000 calories a day. And you'll keep the weight off: Food journaling is one of...

Vegan Model Diet Breakfast: 1 slice reduced-calorie bread (45 cals) 1-2 cups black coffee, or with no-cal sweetener (0 cals) total: 45 calories, ½ gm fat Lunch: 1 medium-large apple (120 cals) total: 120 calories, ½ gm fat Dinner: 8 baby carrots (40 cals) total: 40 calories, 0 gms fat total: 200 calories, 1 gm fat

Mixed Carb 400 Diet Breakfast: 1 cup fat-free, sugar-free yogurt, any flavor (120 cals) total: 120 calories, 0 gms fat Lunch: 2 slices reduced-calorie bread (90 cals) 1 medium apple (100 cals) total... 1 gm fat Dinner: 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (24 calories!) 3 tsp Wishbone Fat-Free Italian (30 cals) 8 baby carrots (40 cals) total: 94 calories, 0 gms fat total: 400 calories, 1 gm fat

...a person starts to gain some of it back.  This is not an option for me.  I can't let it be.  I decided today I am doing a no starch day.  It is impossible to do a no carb day.  Even salad dressing has carbs.  But no starch is more realistic.  So no bread, potatoes or tortilla chips which are my only starches i eat right now.  Yesterday I think I was hurting myself with food.  I kept eating even when...

..."..you know where that road goes."  Now I just hope Trinity is there to remind me tonight and this evening.  I love the short-term rush of overeating or eating foods that are really high in fat and carbs.  But the after-effect is killer and I hate it.  The old vicious cycle.   So far, today, I've stayed out of the battle and just done what I need to do.  When it's not an option, it's not an issue...

...marinated tomatoes from the garden:) Later, I may provide pictures of this feast that will surely lift my blah spirits. I figure if I couldn't get to the library or out in the sun; I'll load up on carbs and fried food:) Summer, hopefully this will brighten your day too, by transporting you to the southern version of heaven; macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, biscuits; if your day has been bad claim...