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3 Good living The Blass family playing soccer in their backyard: (clockwise from how bottom left) Jim, Alexa, Joey, Diane and Jimmy jimmy blass took control One morning, just before his 40th birthday, Jimmy Blass got on the scale. He knew he had steadily gained weight over the years, but nothing prepared him for the number that stared back at him: 299. S hocked, Blass vowed to make better food choices, then called the person he had avoided for years: his doctor. But knowing that his father had learned to manage his own diabetes gave Blass strength. Having my father as a role model was the single biggest thing, he said. After his visit, the physician called to review his blood work: He had Type 2 diabetes.

4 With the nutrition knowledge he gained, Blass tracked his carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It was an eye-opener, but I always knew it was Using this system, the husband and father within the realm of possibility, said Blass, whose of three can still enjoy his favorite summer father and grandfather also had diabetes. meals: grilled pork chops. He uses lean meat to reduce the fat and a digital kitchen scale Blass sought nutrition and diabetes counseling to measure 4- or 5-ounce portions before at his local hospital, but beyond testing his brushing them with KRAFT Light Original the 100 steps that lead to his seventh- In the beginning, I didn't think I could do blood sugar and remembering to take three Barbecue Sauce.

5 Floor office. I never take the elevator, he it, he said. Saying you have no control diabetes medications, Blass' biggest challenge said, unless he's talking to a colleague and and that you can't do anything about it is an was making smart food choices. To stay hydrated, Blass opts for water or wants to be polite. easy attitude to believe. But you can make a CRYSTAL LIGHT Iced Tea Drink Mix. When difference. It's just a matter of understanding I didn't know how he's on the road, he keeps CRYSTAL LIGHT Twelve years after his diagnosis, Blass has how and then sticking with it.. to eat right, but I had On The Go Drink Mix within reach and packs stuck with his simple yet effective plan.

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9 Before beginning any new exercise plan. 6 A few simple tips can help you stay cool (and safe) while exercising outdoors in the summer at 7. good eating Red peppers in this low-calorie main dish are rich in vitamin C. summer 's here and it's time to get grillin'. carol's best tips for great grilling by Carol Altomare, Kraft Registered Dietitian go lean skewer success Easy- grilling beef steaks such as strip, flank and top sirloin best for Steakhouse Leave spaces between the items on your zesty pork chops and grilled vegetables prep time: 5 min. | total time: 36 min. | makes: 4 servings | carb choices: . Salad are all lean and should be grilled sticks: They'll cook quickly over high heat.

10 More evenly. If you're using wooden skewers, what you need make it soak them for at least 4 bone-in pork chops, inch PREHEAT grill to medium heat. Pierce both sides of grilling veg 30 minutes before threading the food on thick (1 lb.) chops several times with fork; place in shallow dish. grilling adds fabulous flavor to vegetables, them it keeps them from burning on the cup KRAFT Light Zesty Combine dressing and mustard. Pour half of the but they can dry out before they're cooked. grill. Cowboy Kabobs, Tangy Grilled Chicken Italian Dressing dressing mixture over chops; cover dish. Cooking for 1 to 2 minutes before placing Kabobs and Pork and Pineapple Kabobs are 1 Tbsp.