I am an avowed foodie with a penchant for sweets and snacks. I grew up in a big family surrounded by food and celebration. It is a family tradition to hold massive calorie-laden weekend get-togethers and cook-outs. Both my parents as well as my siblings are great cooks, each with his or her own specialties. I am about the only one in the family who doesn't dabble in the kitchen except to toss salads and make dipping sauces. But I know good food like the back of my hand, I love eating out and most of my food related memories from childhood leave me feeling snug and warm like I've just been hugged by my Grandma on a cool, crisp day. I love reading about food, watching cooking shows. Lately however I've taken to reading food blogs instead of indulging in my favorite scrumptious treats because I have been diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic sometime last year. I was operated on for a ruptured appendix and had to have insulin shots twice a day for about a month till my blood sugar level stabilized. It was a nightmare. At the same time it was reality check. I am not getting any younger and my fiancee and are planning a 2009 wedding (that is, if we don't give in and get married within the year-lol)so I have more than enough reason to withstand that last slice of gooey chocolate cake in the fridge...that lone potato chip peeking out of a forlorn bag...whew.
Anyway, I am determined to make a go of this rally for health. I need help because as a veteran of years and years of dieting I know that I cannot do it alone. This site may be the answer to my prayers. So, here goes nothing! :-)