tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858947260862141428.post8615779653417588527..comments2010-10-11T08:30:18.514-07:00Comments on Chubby Guy: The beginning is always encouraging...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858947260862141428.post-6361023864171365252010-01-06T09:34:18.849-08:002010-01-06T09:34:18.849-08:00To paraphrase Lara, "Eat like you are a Type ...To paraphrase Lara, "Eat like you are a Type II Diabetic, because that is what we should really be eating."<br /><br />Refined carbohydrates (sugars) = bad (Always!)<br /><br />Unrefined carbohydrates = Good in moderation<br /><br />Other hints that might work for you:<br /><br />Eat your proteins first. That means meats, cheeses, legumes (beans and nuts) should be the first thing you eat. Load up on good ones too, not the fast food shit that we both love and would consume as long as we see it on a television commercial.<br /><br />Then fruits and veggies. <br /><br />Load up on the desserts last because, well it is dessert.<br /><br />Another thing to look at is dessert that is not really full of bad stuff (Madwoman Bakery in South Minneapolis sells stuff very very tasty desserts that are actually good for you!) I have an almond scone recipe that is wonderful and has no refined sugars at all. They can be eaten without the glycemic hit that will cause you to have more cravings for sugar hence starting a rollercoaster of sugary consumption Hell that is not a good thing.<br /><br />But then again, WTF do I know?<br /><br />fudATTWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254754115742594488noreply@blogger.com