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- Type of diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hi I wanted to get some thoughts on how people navigate holidays - sorry if this has been a subject before, I couldnt see it. I am due to go to Berlin next week for a week and I chose a city as I love being active on holiday, seeing sights, culture etc, but the other issue is that I have often gone to cities for the food choices too. I dont drink alcohol so my only vice really is FOOD! Now I am am prediabetic I have managed in the last few months to get my blood sugar readings down to non-prediabetic and am proud of myself. Have lost 5kg and apart from long covid symptoms I do feel better.
Just wanted any advice about how to still enjoy food on holiday, I have searched low carb places (not that many) but also know I can simply order low carb, but it is more the temptation of "being away" and "having a break" I am talking about - whether to maybe up my carbs a little to more moderate so that I can try new foods etc. I was planning on having no breakfast as usual and having a substantial brunch of eggs, cheeses, fish etc and I am planning on bringing my low carb tortillas with me to add to that. I am bringing my lovely 100% dark chocolate and a big bag of pecans (I tend to bring these with me to restaraunts now to have instead of pudding and I order a cheese board or black coffee).
I also often bake some peanut butter blondies and thought to bring these with me to give me the feeling of having some treats, but it is things like eating some fries, maybe some dishes that have a bit more carbs? Do you all let yourself do that, or do you think it is important to continue being low carb even during a holiday as it is for life.
I am really torn about what I think is the best approach!
part of me thinks just keep on being low carb, then I guess the other part says well sometimes a break from something (in a moderate mindful way) is a good thing!! But then I guess diabetes doesnt have a break! It will be there waiting for me.
Just wanted any advice about how to still enjoy food on holiday, I have searched low carb places (not that many) but also know I can simply order low carb, but it is more the temptation of "being away" and "having a break" I am talking about - whether to maybe up my carbs a little to more moderate so that I can try new foods etc. I was planning on having no breakfast as usual and having a substantial brunch of eggs, cheeses, fish etc and I am planning on bringing my low carb tortillas with me to add to that. I am bringing my lovely 100% dark chocolate and a big bag of pecans (I tend to bring these with me to restaraunts now to have instead of pudding and I order a cheese board or black coffee).
I also often bake some peanut butter blondies and thought to bring these with me to give me the feeling of having some treats, but it is things like eating some fries, maybe some dishes that have a bit more carbs? Do you all let yourself do that, or do you think it is important to continue being low carb even during a holiday as it is for life.
I am really torn about what I think is the best approach!
part of me thinks just keep on being low carb, then I guess the other part says well sometimes a break from something (in a moderate mindful way) is a good thing!! But then I guess diabetes doesnt have a break! It will be there waiting for me.