Glycemic Index Help

Does anyone know how to find the Glycemic Index value of foods by looking at the nutrition onformation? I am going to start a low GI diet and want to know what is good for me to eat and what I should stay away from. I might just do what I did when I was pregnant 5 years ago (has it been that long already?) and I had gestational diabetes... I was told not to eat more than 20g carbs per day but I was spilling ketones so I'm going to up it to 30g.

 Stepped on the scale today and was up another pound. Geez... It's incredible how I can't sink down lower than 217...this is the 5th time in the last 2 years this has happened. The only difference is the last 4 times, I've given up but this time I'm going to keep going and figure out why I can't lose weight!

 I have a doctors appointment for the 26th and bloodwork the week before. I hope to get it all straightened out then. A little enlightenment will do wonders.

PCOS Difficulties and the Gas Company

It was weigh in this morning and I'm back to 219.6. I didn't change much. I did eat some of my weekly points on Friday and Saturday though. But I'm nearly positive now that the culprit is PCOS. Poly cystic ovarian syndrome. I only menstruate about twice a year and have a handful of other problems that are associated with PCOS. And it runs in the family. Both my mom and sister have it. Though my mom is post-menopausal now. And one of the problems with PCOS is weight gain and difficulty losing weight with diet and exercise. So, I called the VA and made an appointment to be seen by my PCP. They have no idea what I was talking about when I mentioned what I think the problem is so I asked if they could add bloodwork to have my hormone levels checked.

  Then to top my day off, my gas was shut off. Even though I just made a payment for $150 last week! It apparently wasn't good enough for them and they wanted the full $875 at once! So, the guy that came here was a big jerk and very disrespectful to me. Who the heck can pay a $900 gas bill at once? If I had that much money I wouldn't be in this predicament! So, I'm stressed about that becasue now I don't have a stove or hot water. I can manage without the stove but not having hot water really stinks!

So..my day has been stressful and full of tears and crying. I can't wait until bedtime. 

Calling All PCOS Girls

I have been doing Weight Watchers online for 4 weeks now. I've stayed within points everyday and only minimally eat AP or even WPA. I have only lost 1 lb! And I have been walking briskly at the local track 6 days a week and doing a yoga pilates blend workout 3 days a week.

  I have been reading up on PCOS and think this may be hindering my weight loss. Are there any women who have PCOS and have successfully managed to lose weight? If so, what are you doing to help things along. Thanks for your help!!

Rainy Days= Overeating

I love it when it rains in the spring. The smells are so earthy and full of hope. But I also dislike it when it rains becasue I am more likely to cook and bake...and ultimately to eat! There is such a magnetic pull to the oven on rainy days for me. It enhances the smell of the food and it is comforting. I have staples that I stick to on rainy days. Homemade brownies, apple pie, freshly made bread....and I like to use new recipes too. However, whenever I try a low (fill in the blank) recipe I just don't get that same warm feeling I do had I used my tried and true recipes. So, it's a rainy day today. I'm going to have willpower and not do any baking under the reasoning that I don't want to wash the dishes afterwards. =)

Still hangin on

It's the middle of March and I've stayed around 219. Things haven't been easy for a few reasons I won't get into but I'm proud I haven't gained any weight. And with the nice weather here I plan on walking alot more. I love the springtime! And who doesn't really? TTFN....

Ug Superbowl Food regrets

We bought snacks for the superbowl... I feel like what I ate... JUNK! I didn't eat nearly as much as I used to but I still ate enough to make me regret it. I'm going to do some extra yoga tonight! And... THE PATRIOTS LOST!!!! GRRRR..... I haven't watched football all season when they are on their winning streak and the one game I watch and they lose! It's all my fault. lol...

SLow and steady

So.. I went out to eat 3 times last week... but I made smart choices. I have also been eating alot of junk food... and again made the choice to only east the serving size. I tracked the points for all of it and ... TADA--- Still managed to lose 2 lbs! I did 2 40 minutes sessions of yoga/pilates mix. I'm so happy! This week I'm going to keep more to healthy foods. I'm junked out...lol...

I cheated

I said I wasn't going to weigh myself until the 15th but the temptation was there and curiosity got the better of me. It wasn't that bad. Not what I had hoped it would be but I think pretty reasonable for a weeks worth of change. I started at 225 and as of this morning weigh 223.2 ... that is about right. I alsways hover between 222-227 so this is still a normal weight for me. I will be ecstatic when it gets below 214. That would be a number I haven't seen in years.

Yoga and Weight Watchers

It has been a week now that I've started my new habits. I have been eating every 2 hours, breakfast, snack,lunch,snack,dinner,dessert and logging it all in a notebook. I am counting weight watchers points. I hope they are accurate! I am using a weight watchers cookbook. I have adjusted nicely. I haven't had chocolate for 3 days now! Which is a complete miracle in itself!

 I do yoga every other day for 15-40minutes depending on how sore I am from the previous time. And I went for a 40 minute walk yesterday. I have vowed not to weigh myself until at least the 15th because that is what always destroys me. When I weigh myself and don't see what I want I just give up. So, it'll just be a mystery. Even if I haven't lost any weight or don't by the time I weigh myself, at least I am eating healthier. I feel alot better. I know that for sure!

 I hate obsessing over food all of the time though. It makes me crazy! And nervous that I am still making a wrong choice.

Well, I'm going to get my daughter dressed for the day and head outside. It is going to be in the 50's today so I am going to take advantage of that!! 

AARRRGGHHHH

I'm trying! I swear!! I did fine today until dinner. I made the weight watchers pasta alfredo but tweaked it slightly due to not having certain ingredients and I ended up going back for seconds...and then thirds becasue it was so tasty. And I don't want to come up with excuses but my husband has been out of work for close to a month now and our savings is gone so I am STRESSING!! And of course my favorite thing to do when I'm stressed is to eat.

 Well, my 7 year old little girl is yakking away on the telephone. This is a first. Her friend called her and she's just gabbing away about Webkinz. lol... It's cute.

Well, I feel horrible that I ate so much now. It's almost like the rest of the day was a waste even though I know that's not true. See... this is why I'm fat! I'll get the hang of it. I know I will! =)