I hit my expiration date

[snafu]

As of 1 1/2 weeks ago I've been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and with high cholesterol.

I'm working with a dietitian.

[KayKay]

Nooooooo.... don't look at it that way!

You caught things in time and will be working to improve your health. It's totally doable!

[cloudnine]

It's not the end, you can still reverse that with proper diet and healthy lifestyle

[snafu]

I slipped back into bad habits

too many cookies and cokes

However, I reversing that (again)

[snafu]

I had follow up labs - my numbers have dropped a bit, the Dr. wants me to repeat the labs this summer.

He was happy that I've cut (most) pork from my diet (gotta have bacon bits).

Now I'm avoiding read meat (at home), trying fish/shell fish, and am eating "healthy" pastas (whole wheat, black bean, and lentil)

[LucyVanPelt]

That's good, snafu! Keep it up!

[snafu]

my bad, I didn't get labs done until before X-mas.

numbers have dropped slightly, however I am now making a real change in my diet.

I'm not trying to cut anything out (yet) but eat healthier things (whole foods instead of processed foods, whole grains, etc).

ex: blueberries, kale, spinach salads, bell peppers w/hummus for snacks

[LucyVanPelt]

Good approach! I hope it works out for you.

[KayKay]

That's awesome, snafu! You're such a good cook - I bet you can make some really yummy healthy foods.

[snafu]

I have discovered that I if I drink soda I crave more

so I may stop eating popcorn as I have to have soda with it