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debralee (61) in funkyedits • 7 years ago

This is a #funkyedits and #treetuesday post all tied up into one. I took this photo on our walk this past weekend. I was not pleased with the original but I love how funky it turned out when I edited it.

Edited on LunaPic

The original photo I took.

#funkyedits is by was initiated by @tattoodjay and @krazypoet. #treetuesday is by @old-guy-photos.

I recently had my yearly blood work done and the Dr. wanted to see me so I went back this past week. Both of my parents had type 2 diabetes, that develops in adulthood. I am on the borderline of becoming that myself now and the Dr. wanted to discuss it with me.

We talked about things I can change in my diet and with those changes my Dr. thinks I can avoid going full blown into having type 2 diabetes. We eat too many starchy foods, the biggest offender being potatoes. I also love cereal, pasta and rice.

I'm now re-configuring my diet. I personally love vegetables but the others in our household don't so its been easy for me to just eat what they eat. I went to the store and bought some steam in bag veggies that are also organic.

I have to admit that I have enjoyed having them back in my diet. I'm also looking into substituting rice with cauliflower in recipes. If any of you have anything you can share that might help, especially recipe/food wise, please share it in the comments.

Thankfully, I was already cutting back on carbs and I'm down 5 pounds. It's not much, but I'll take it as a start. :D

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago (edited)

I love this edit - looks like a stained glass window....very nice!!!

Re diet for type2 diabetes....I was borderline at one time but not anymore, thank fully. I went to classes - but I basically know how to eat properly, I just wasnt at the time.

Low fat
Low sugar
High fibre

Fill your plate with 1/2 vegees, 1/4 with protein (lean), 1/4 with starch like pasta, rice, potato.

Snack on no more than 2 apples a day.

Eat low fat no sugar yogurts that are high in protein. Eat nuts, natural almond butter, whole grain bread once a day, mix vegees in your pasta or rice or quinoa.

No eating after 7pm unless your doctor says you must..

Rick Gallop put out a book called the GI Diet. It was suggested by the Diabetic clinic I went to. It's easy to follow and gives lots of helps and advise without being too detailed. I highly recommend it.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you so much!! It's good to know I can still have a little starch. :D I've done pretty good but I need to work on more fiber on the days I don't eat pop corn. I air pop it and don't add butter. I snack on it the days I really want the bad stuff. lol

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chelsea88 (64) · 7 years ago

Wow, i really like it!

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you!

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redheadpei (66) · 7 years ago

The trippy tree edit turned out great Deb. You are wise to keep diabetes in check with diet. I don’t have many tips for that but I try to cook from scratch if possible and not use too much sugar and salt.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks. I can already tell the changes are good. I felt better today on less sleep than I usually get. :)

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manorvillemike (65) · 7 years ago

Love your way-out tree. Diet very important. Must eat with your brain, not your eyes.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you and that is very true.

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enjar (69) · 7 years ago

While I love potatoes I could eat brussels sprouts all day long. Are they good for you? Based on anything I enjoy eating never being I can only guess they can’t be. Hehe. I hope you are able to find some great foods that you and everyone else can enjoy eating that is better for you.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

I can eat a few Brussels Sprouts but if I eat too many they become harder to get down. lol Thanks!

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prydefoltz (65) · 7 years ago

The digital art is wonderful, Debra. Love it. I have eaten low carb for a while now Although over the last year I have slipped some. For sure, eating low carb and grain/seed is the way to go. After awhile it will become its own reward:)

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks. I can already tell a difference just in how tired I was before.

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prydefoltz (65) · 7 years ago

So true ... that afternoon food hangover becomes a thing of the past:)

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zlata777 (58) · 7 years ago

5 pounds is good. I wish you good luck and health.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you!

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deerjay (67) · 7 years ago

I love the #funkyedit! It has a stained glass look that looks awesome!! Sorry to hear about the doctor issues but it sounds like you are making some good changes!! ((hugs))

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks Deb! I'm happy with making more changes, I've needed to for awhile now anyhow. :)

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bosssarah (53) · 7 years ago

I love the photos! I am on the verge of being diagnosed hypoglycemic. I've had a few doctors say they think I am, but I don't think they officially diagnosed it. It is tough when you battle with sugar issues. I am a sugar addict, so I don't know what I would have to do if I had eliminate it from my diet. I do notice that I have had to slow down on eating as many sweets for the most part because too much makes me feel like I crash. I hope it is an easy transition for you to cut back on certain food.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks, so far so good. While I love sweet stuff, starch filled foods is my biggest problem.

I made a stuffed bell pepper soup tonight and used cauliflower rice instead of real rice. It was pretty dang good.

I think moderation will be the key for you and me. :)

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bosssarah (53) · 7 years ago

Yes, moderation is always best!

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tattoodjay (73) · 7 years ago

What a cool and fun edit this is awesome

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks!

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tattoodjay (73) · 7 years ago

Most welcome

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bloghound (63) · 7 years ago

Wow. That's what you call "ART"!

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks, I really liked that one.

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sanddrift (58) · 7 years ago

I love the picture it looks completely different, verry artistic.
Food glorious food. It's so easy to get into a pattern with our eating and always not so good. We all need a wake up call to get us back on track.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Back when I was a smoker I could eat anything I wanted because I didn't ever eat much. Once I stopped smoking that mentality combined with middle age caught up with me. lol

I'm doing really well so far though. :D

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cecicastor (60) · 7 years ago (edited)

I love the funky edit! It does wonders for an ordinary tree. I am diabetic and have been for over 32 years. I eat lots and lots of veggies, watch the carbs and red meat. I eat mostly fish and chicken now. The weight is easy to put on as we get older but I walk every day and I think that helps.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

I've been doing really good so far. I want to walk more. If this winterized spring would ever warm up, I'd be able to accomplish that. lol

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puroypoi (49) · 7 years ago

That's a fantastic artwork with the help of lunapic. ;)

Growing older entails a lot of unexpected diseases, Diabetes is one of the top causes of early death here in the Philippines. My uncle just left us a few months back because of that disease. While he still alive, they amputated one of his feet, he survived for few years but still he met an untimely death. Please be careful with all the food that you will intake.

Have you consider taking some supplements that can lower your sugar level?

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks! I'm not to a point that I need supplements or medication for my sugar level yet.

I can control it by cutting out most of the carbs/starch foods I eat. If I stick to that, that Dr said I can stay on the safe side of all of this.

I've also known many diabetic people. It's a scary disease for sure.

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c0ff33a (72) · 7 years ago

That’s really good, I love the effect from the edit on that tree it looks like it is made of candy!

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks, that sight makes it super easy.

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erikah (72) · 7 years ago

I love the edit!

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you!

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mineopoly (64) · 7 years ago

That is a really cool edit. You have a good eye @debralee

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

I have to give the site the majority of the credit for the edit. :P

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mineopoly (64) · 7 years ago

^^ I'll check out Luna pic. Stay healthy.

My breakfast today is actually pine needle powder and hemp seeds.... seriously... healthy stuff.

Blessings

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks. I've been doing really well so far. I've even substituted cauliflower for rice in a recipe. :D

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icybc (54) · 7 years ago

I love both photos of the tree..The edit is fun to do isn't it?

As for rice, it is a big part of my family tradition, but with many are diabetics, we substitute white rice for brown rice, black rice, and wild rice. I am also changing the way we eat, and introduce lentil, quinoa, and beans, and couscous into our meals..

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

They are fun to do!

I love pinto and northern beans. I've been trying lentil and quinoa lately. I didn't realize brown rice is okay, I love that too. Thanks! :D

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old-guy-photos (73) · 7 years ago

I use that riced cauliflower and it works well. I substitute with Splenda also.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

It really does work well. I used it in stuffed bell pepper soup tonight and it came out pretty tasty. :)

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