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Saturday Morning Weekly Update (9/23/2017) So my average weight for this week is 360.9 lbs, for an average loss of 4.3 lbs this week. For some reason my body's basal insulin injection requirement tapered off from 24 units on Sunday to zero units as of yesterday. From Sunday to today, my units...

Just messing around and made my own little pyramid with the foods I generally eat. (I eat mushrooms & cucumbers often, but I couldn't fit them in the image.)

Glad you found a good nutritionist. There is no such thing as too little carbs by the way. In fact, if your doctor & medications allow, fasting for a few days would even be beneficial. Give yoruself some time to get over the false hypos and carb flu. Then you will feel like a million...

Statins work for some people by lowering inflammation. A ketogenic diet can lower inflammation more than a statin. Also statins worsen metabolic syndrome & diabetes.

Fry the riced cauliflower (Freshly made in food processor) on HIGH heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil until dry and browned a bit. Yummmmm

As of today, I am INSULIN FREE !! In fact totally free of all diabetes medications! Now maintaining my blood sugar in 80-99 mg/dL range all day (with no spikes over 100), with just diet and exercise only. Diet: very low carb diet: 30g net carbs, 20g fiber carbs, (so 50g total carbs), 75-90g...

"Mashed Potatoes" With boiled cauliflower, immersion blender, butter, heavy cream, salt & pepper 7g net carbs (vs. like 60g carbs with potato)

Desconstructed Burrito 465 calories, 9g net carbs, 4g fiber, 26g protein BASE: Mexican Rice (w/ riced cauliflower) * 6-7 oz cauliflower (riced) fried in 1 tbsp olive oil * cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, crushed red pepper, black pepper, salt to taste * 1 tbsp tomato paste MIDDLE...

Cut basal insulin to 12 units per day, down from 23 units. After a 39g protein lunch, (3g net carbs), my blood sugar rose from 85 mg/dL (earlier in the day) to 105 mg/dL. Probably not the lunch (doubt protein digests in 1 1/2 hours).. I dunno.. maybe a liver dump. Wasn't having that and not...

Thanks. What's interesting is though, it's almost effortless :). Hunger is totally zapped with ketogenic & 12 to 16 hour intermittent fasts.

Saturday Morning Weekly Update (9/16/2017) So I started weighing myself each morning after I get up and go to the restroom, but before breakfast, and I record it. Each Saturday morning, after weighing, I sum up these seven daily numbers and divide by seven, to get my average weight for the...

Just created this thread to share my updates :) I eat a low carb diet and my A1C went from 9-10 (for the past several years) down to 5.3. My lipids have went from high risk to normal/ideal. Blood pressure is now normal. I weighed 440 lbs (31.4 stone, 199.6 kg) just over a year ago and now...

Mexican "Rice" 181 calories, 9g net carbs Starting to cook with riced cauliflower. Oh my how I have missed rice. Wow this hit the spot :). 6 oz riced cauliflower (made it fairly quickly pulsing the florets in my food processor) fried in 1 tbsp olive oil then add: 1 tbsp tomato paste mexican...

Raspberry Chocolate Parfait 230 calories, 4g net carbs 1/4 cup heavy cream, with a several drops of stevia, 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract and 1/2 tbsp of cocoa powder, whisked to stiff peaks. Topped with frozen raspberries and a sprinkle of freshly ground golden flax seed. [Adapted from Dr...

Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/ Gouda 260 calories, 2g carbs (Snack) Ingredients: 2 slices deluxe American cheese, 1 slice gouda, 1/2 tbsp butter. Microwave American cheese slices on a silicone mat. for 1 min 10 seconds, peel off, slap the gouda between and fry in the butter. [Ty, Dr. Bernstein...

Chicken Curry over Riced Cauliflower w/ Steamed & Buttered Broccoli Side 586 calories, 14g net carbs (Lunch) Garnished with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest & scallion. Tasted heavenly, like healing food! How I cooked the above (amounts below are per serving/plate) : 4 oz of broccoli was...

Portabella Toast w/ Westminster Smoked Cheddar on the side 189 calories, 4 grams net carbs (Breakfast) Remove stem (if any) from the portabella mushroom. Drizzle on 1/2 tablespoon (8ml) of olive oil onto the bottom (non-skin side). Sprinkle on adequate salt. Broil (or "grill" in the UK)...

Pork & Pistachio Stuffed Eggplant garnished with lemon zest, lemon juice and sliced scallions [Recipe adapted from Mosley's 8 Week Blood Sugar Diet book.]

Saw endocrinologist today and she had good news for me: A1C of 5.3 !! :) First time I have been in the 5% club since I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2010. Before a year ago, for like 5 years, my A1C was 8 to 10. I didn't expect to live another 10 years. Switched to low carb, lost 75 lb /...

Thai Beef Salad 278 calories, 9g net carbs Marinade: 3 tbsp lime juice (I used RealLime in bottle), 2 tsp fish sauce (Three Crabs brand), 1/3rd teaspoon Mae Ploy red curry paste, 1 tsp grated ginger, crushed red pepper, garlic, a few stevia drops Meat & Veggies: 4.25 oz fried top sirloin steak...