The Importance of Consistency; Why We Need to Stay on Track

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LIVING LIFE WELL

The importance of Consistency; why we need to stay on Track.  This phrase is key in Living Life Well… As a diabetic I hear it all the time and am in constant pursuit.  I claim a well lived life through a healthy lifestyle.  Being diabetic for several years now, I chuckled realizing that one aspect of a healthy lifestyle now comes naturally.  I don’t have to think about what to eat or if it’s in my diet.  I don’t have a problem with knowing what foods are good for me and I don’t even consider those that are not.  When you are diabetic it’s easy to give in to those little things, but we must keep a strong mind and a willingness to do better for ourselves.   My faith has been that one constant stabilizer for keeping a positive mind set.  I feel a sense of accomplishment and am humbled to have many who have helped me along this journey.  The Diligent Diabetic website and blog are not about striving to be perfect; it’s about encouraging others to never give up.  I encourage all who are diabetic and your support team to take it one day at a time. 

Cranberries
Cranberries
Pears
Walnuts
Walnuts
Cranberry Walnut Muffins
Cranberry Walnut Muffins

CRANBERRY, PEAR AND ROASTED WALNUT MUFFINS

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Cranberry Muffins

Delicious
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberries, Muffins, Pears, Wanuts
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 Cups of Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Low-Fat milk
  • 1 Cup Applesauce
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Cups Fresh pears diced
  • 3/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
  • 3/4 Cup Roasted Walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375. 
  • Prepare muffin tins with liners.
  • Combine oats and milk in a bowl.
  • Let stand for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the mixture.
  • Fold in. Avoid over mixing.
  • Refrigerate batter for 30 minutes.
  • When ready to bake remove batter from refrigerator and fill muffin tin.
  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until muffins have risen.  Allow to cool.
  • Enjoy!
Special Treats from a Loving Support Team - "Thank you"

RESPONSE IS CRUTIAL

It’s something how we experience a life-changing event, like a (Type 2) diabetes diagnosis was for me.  It’s quite another thing when we have to practice what we preach; walk the talk and experience just how life-changing this event really is.  We have a choice as to how we’ll respond.  Either with humility and compassion or with bitterness and anger.  

Sometimes we get stuck and overwhelmed.  It’s very important to keep a clear mind, be aware of your strengths and those things that make us look back.  Do Not Look Back…. Go Forward, Always Forward.