Often when people accomplish a goal, they let you in on the secrets that helped them after they have reached said goal. Not me, if I am having success with something I let everyone know right away. If you are reading this, you are interested (or a family member or friend that I have shamed into it) and if you are interested I feel like I should share what I use. these things work for me, and they are how I am seeing some moderate success on the scale.
Some helpful websites have been:
http://www.livestrong.com/ by the Lance Armstrong Foundation. I'm upset with Lance too, but hey, his website folks know how to put it together. I believe it recognizes that we aren't all going to go out and run a marathon or bicycle across France. It encourages you to eat healthy, get fit , be inspired and start tracking (it says so on the home page). I use the My Plate application on this website often.
http://www.cookinglight.com/ When I started this journey I had never eaten a lot of fish at home and I needed some ideas other than were in my cookbook because I am not a lover of salmon, which I used to eat in sushi until a certain friend ruined sushi for me (you know how you are). I turned to this website to give us variety in our diet. If we eat the same thing all the time, I get to the point that I don't want to cook it or eat it. I have truly learned that variety is the spice of life.
Cooking Light gives you the skinny(hahaha) on all the food you fix, making it easier to track (there is that word again).
The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook by Amy Riolo. This was my first tool. My brother and sister in law recommended it. On the cover it says a flavorful, low fat, heart-healthy approach to cooking. To heck with the other stuff, FLAVORFUL is the operative word here. these recipes are absolutely delicious and easy. If you decide to take this route read the first 16 pages before you decide to tackle the recipes. Chances are you will need ingredients that you don't have in your pantry and to be successful you don't want to improvise (it can throw off the count). If you get this book you will want to try the Caprese Style Chicken Breasts, these are so good, you will want extra for lunch the next day.
I think I have mentioned this before but I found an app on my Droid called Calorie Counter, its where I track what I eat and weigh. I always have my phone with me so its easy and convenient.
My Kindle and my sewing machine. In the evening when I get hungry I retreat to my favorite chair and read or I sew. So far I have completed 5 books (anyone have any suggestions for a good read?). I have a new tote bag and have another small throw started for Sarah's new apartment. My point is, get your mind off of food. It's like a habit, at a certain time every evening I would get hungry, but I wasn't really hungry, it was just something I would always do. Now I read or sew, these activities prove to be much more productive.
Common sense tools are measuring cups, spoons and a kitchen scale. I know eyeing it seems easier, but eyes lie. Measure, measure, measure, its truly the most fundamental rule of making changes in your diet.
Okay so the numbers, I weigh 16 pounds less than when I started.(the weather is not cooperating with my exercise program so I am seeking other venues...Zumba anyone?) My blood sugar is running between 99 and 110 (that's really good news).
Until next time, gotta sew now! (borrowed this from a friend, a lot of us know who)
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