MYMDMP: My Mediterranean Diet Meal Planning

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About MYMDMPThe goal of this blog is to help others who are struggling with obesity, over-eating, or other health issues related to the food they are eating, to discover how easy it is to follow a Mediterranean diet. Let me explain why this is so important for me to share with all of you! Before changing to a Mediterranean diet, I was in downward spiral with my weight and my health. I was 100 pounds overweight and my A1C reached 7.0, which is very dangerous, and I officially became diabetic. I began medication to lower my A1C (metformin) but my weight was still creeping up at a rate of 1-2 pounds per month. I was dealing with three main issues: 1) I was frequently eating unhealthy food. 2) I was hungry all the time. 3) My food portions were too large. Sound familiar? I made the decision to change my life and begin eating in a way that would nourish and care for my body, instead of just satisfying my palate. However, I learned that I could do both! After two years, I am down 65 pounds, my A1C is now at 5.7, and I feel great! Now for many people, this might sound like very slow progress. However, I have done this all through diet and I’m just now adding in the exercise component that will further improve my health. In summary, instead of gaining 1-2 pounds/month – I started losing 1-3 pounds per month. – My portion sizes are under control. – I’m following the Mediterranean diet *most* of the time to nourish my body – And my body is responding so well! I hope that my personal health journey will be inspiring to you and that the meal plans and food preparation tips that I share will be helpful. You can do this! I didn’t think it was possible for me…and I made the change! You can too! Let’s go! That is what I hope to share with you…If I can do this, then anyone can.

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About MYMDMPThe goal of this blog is to help others who are struggling with obesity, over-eating, or other health issues related to the food they are eating, to discover how easy it is to follow a Mediterranean diet. Let me explain why this is so important for me to share with all of you! Before changing to a Mediterranean diet, I was in downward spiral with my weight and my health. I was 100 pounds overweight and my A1C reached 7.0, which is very dangerous, and I officially became diabetic. I began medication to lower my A1C (metformin) but my weight was still creeping up at a rate of 1-2 pounds per month. I was dealing with three main issues: 1) I was frequently eating unhealthy food. 2) I was hungry all the time. 3) My food portions were too large. Sound familiar? I made the decision to change my life and begin eating in a way that would nourish and care for my body, instead of just satisfying my palate. However, I learned that I could do both! After two years, I am down 65 pounds, my A1C is now at 5.7, and I feel great! Now for many people, this might sound like very slow progress. However, I have done this all through diet and I’m just now adding in the exercise component that will further improve my health. In summary, instead of gaining 1-2 pounds/month – I started losing 1-3 pounds per month. – My portion sizes are under control. – I’m following the Mediterranean diet *most* of the time to nourish my body – And my body is responding so well! I hope that my personal health journey will be inspiring to you and that the meal plans and food preparation tips that I share will be helpful. You can do this! I didn’t think it was possible for me…and I made the change! You can too! Let’s go! That is what I hope to share with you…If I can do this, then anyone can.

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