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Re: MotivationFrom: Leslie (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 24 Oct 2000 11:52:59 -0700
Hi Kelly, Since one of the lesser known (or discussed anyway) side effects in people with insulin resistance is depression and lack of energy, both mentally and physically, it is no surprise that you have no motivation to change things. I have found it necessary to learn what to use instead of rice (I'll use barley, sometimes cooked in chicken stock) or other starches, and less of them. They have become the condiment, not the focus. I can't give you a kick...you're on your own there, but I can tell you what motivated me. I had a very frank conversation with my endocrinologist, who told me point blank that if I didn't lose the weight, I would most likely be diabetic within a couple of years. I really didn't want that to manifest on top of having to deal with PCOS. This is both headache and heartache at once. Rather than trying to make the jump all at once, I tried learning what I could substitute for things like potatoes (which I adore) or rice (who can eat Indian food without rice?). I used the glycemic index to choose what I can use instead. So instead of russet potatoes, I now eat small red potatoes, or sweet potatoes, if I am in a space where I absolutely must have starch or go crazy. I do my best to avoid wheat, since I have found it increases carbo cravings, and instead substitute a whole rye bread, or barley bread (although this is difficult to find). I also find I do okay with colder climate fruit (no tropical fruit like mangos). I tend to cook fish and beans a lot more than I used to too, instead of the heavier meats. I know this may seem like a big change in your life, it sure did to me! It seemed like I would be extremely limited in what I could eat. I have found that is not really so, I am just more aware of what I put in and how it effects me. I even have figured out a recipe for chocolate chip cookies that I can live with! (a very special treat for me). I have now the energy to move and do things in my life. Best of all, I have lost 60 lbs in the past year by doing this. Feel free to write to me if you need some more ideas or encouragement. This is the sort of thing that sometimes needs friends or at least encouragement to get through at times. Best of luck! Leslie
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