Marinated cucumbers sound really good.
I love celery stuffed with cream cheese and chives or peanut butter. NOT too much, just a little for the flavor. Just 2-3 are a nice snack (about 3-4" long). I have also been making green goddess dressing for dipping. A good way to use my herbs; and, it is a tasty dressing. Just a little goes a long ways.
I have been growing radishes; so, they make a great dip ... along with CUCUMBERS, carrots and celery.
Lemon water and cucumber water are great too during the day. I have 2 lemon waters every day. NOW, cold tastes better; but, it is proven, room temp is the way to go with fresh lemon juice - a natural detox. However, you enjoy a cold glass with a lemon slice any time of the day.
Today, cottage cheese with blueberries for breakfast.
Lunch, 3 shrimp leftover from last night, with a couple of zucchini and a tomato slice from my casserole. Very small dish; but, enough.
Dinner, ham and bean soup (probably not the healthiest); and a grilled cheese sandwich w/tomato. ;)
I know, but; I'm not gonna be perfect every day. Last night, I had NO starch, healthy grilled shrimp and peppers; and, a tomato zucchini casserole. NO bread crumbs. I used a NON stick spray; and only 2 tablespoons of cheese.
I did 30 minutes on my tread climber as well this am; and, will start with 50 situps every night and some pilates type of stretching; and, using weights to strengthen my arms and tone them up. Just 10-15 min at night is enough. Just do it while watching TV
And ... if you have pets ... they will love to help by jumping on your back or laying on your tummy as you are trying to do this, trust me
And, tomorrow, I am doing a simply grilled tilapia with a pan tomato relish. Again, light carbs. Zucchini stuffed and grilled too. Now, a few bread crumbs; but, less than 1 slice; olives, onions, carrots, celery; and ... just a little cheese. Again, NOT no carb; but, healthier. And fruit or a small salad on the side.
I never graze, or hardly ever. And lunch is usually my snack. Sue, I do understand being diabetic, you have to eat more often.
And, no sweets for me, don't like them; so, I have no problem not eating them. The only time I do ... is with friends. If I go out or have them over, I will have a small bit; just to fit in.
I don't mind a small scoop of coffee ice cream now and then as a treat, but maybe 1x/month is all.
Well, that is it for me; and, yes. Weight every 4-5 days; or once a week. Every day doesn't work. Our body fluctuates all the time up and down. Not a good thing to check daily. Down 2 lbs; but, really haven't started till this week; but, just a few changes have helped. It doesn't take much.
We often forget what really adds calories and what doesn't. Stress about worrying about every calorie can be just as bad as the calories themselves.
Just eat healthy and exercise! And, if you mess up ... don't stress.