Miss eating what I like

[serenity648]

I do miss certain foods, Not going to pretend i dont. Bit it is getting easier to forget about them for days on end. A bit like stopping smoking. To begin with i was thinking about it all the time, then after a while, I only remembered sometimes.

I havent tried to find substitutes for most of my favourite carbs, I am trying to approach food as if i had moved to another continent, where my eating has to fit in with what is available locally, so i learn a whole new way of eating.

But there is no denying the occasional mashed potato with butter and cream craving occurs.

 

[zand]

may I ask why you have to cut down your dairy? have you got an intolerance? Hugs.

Yes. I have been to a naturopath and it's one of the many things she suggested. I have cut down alot but I still need to take the plunge and go without it altogether for 8 weeks or so. It's taken me a long time to face up to it, cheese has been my 'go to' food when I am hungry for the past 5 years or so. I am allowed goat's cheese in moderation ( and I can only face that in moderation anyway!) I have to rethink the whole LCHF thing for a while, and it's shaken me a little.

 

[noblehead]

And I suppose that's with you all the time, not just for 'naughty treats' ? So you have to plan every meal? I hadn't thought of T1 in those terms before, just the planning ahead for say, an ice-cream etc.

Just about all the time @zand

 

[Daibell]

Yes. I have been to a naturopath and it's one of the many things she suggested. I have cut down alot but I still need to take the plunge and go without it altogether for 8 weeks or so. It's taken me a long time to face up to it, cheese has been my 'go to' food when I am hungry for the past 5 years or so. I am allowed goat's cheese in moderation ( and I can only face that in moderation anyway!) I have to rethink the whole LCHF thing for a while, and it's shaken me a little.

Make sure your naturopath has some scientific basis for the advice as it could cause your diabetes management to get worse if you don't have enough fat and protein

 

[Juicetin]

For me the hardest thing is going on days out, we do that a lot, and not being able to dive into cafes or bars for quick snacks, lunch etc.
Salads are often dire and the other options are baguettes, toasties, jackets, chips etc.
I think my wife is sick of me saying "no we can't go there" as i reach for a Lidl roll and some nuts.
I tend to take my own snacks and lunch now but in some cases this isn't possible or practical eg corporate hospitality.

 

[zand]

Make sure your naturopath has some scientific basis for the advice as it could cause your diabetes management to get worse if you don't have enough fat and protein

I have read around the subject and what she says makes alot of sense. I desperately need to lose more weight, but it has taken me a long time to accept that this is what I need to do (at least for 8 weeks). I have been putting it off for a few months (for one reason or another) , but it has to be worth a try. Thanks, I'll be careful, particularly with fat.

 

[Avocado Sevenfold]

I have read around the subject and what she says makes alot of sense. I desperately need to lose more weight, but it has taken me a long time to accept that this is what I need to do (at least for 8 weeks). I have been putting it off for a few months (for one reason or another) , but it has to be worth a try. Thanks, I'll be careful, particularly with fat.

I found that quitting dairy helped reduce inflammation that I didn't even know I had. My fingers changed overnight and my bg went a bit lower in general. All the best, Zand. As you say, worth a try.

 

[Deleted member 308541]

but I will admit that I do does anyone else feel that way now you have to watch what you eat and if so what foods do you miss the most

I have the eating potatoes sorted out with low carb spuds that we can buy here.

Bread I have cut back on from 10 slices a day down to 2, this is hard as I have always eaten bread with my meals.

I really miss rice and pasta, and I will not stoop low enough to use ersatz replacements like zucchini or cauliflower as substitutes that taste like ****.

I have never been a fan of pizza unless it was homemade, I miss a nice meat pie one of my all time favourite snacks.

 

[dex44lego9]

Hi i am type 1 for over 30 years have made few attempts low carb but it's just not working like you i miss all the food i use to eat and keep going back to them when i go for my check up i always have the best blood sugar reading's which are always on the low side i would like to lose few pounds although not a very big eater I like plain and simply I need more will power to help me change any ideas would be very appreciated.

 

[Pinkorchid]

have you tried LIDL´s protein rolls , I think they taste fantastic... and they still are bread
you can eat berries I guess in smaller amounts

Yes I have tried them because my husband has them he likes them I think they are horrible I can't stand seedy bread

 

[Pinkorchid]

For me the hardest thing is going on days out, we do that a lot, and not being able to dive into cafes or bars for quick snacks, lunch etc.
Salads are often dire and the other options are baguettes, toasties, jackets, chips etc.
I think my wife is sick of me saying "no we can't go there" as i reach for a Lidl roll and some nuts.
I tend to take my own snacks and lunch now but in some cases this isn't possible or practical eg corporate hospitality.

Yes I would love to be able to do that when out and just pop in somewhere for a coffee and a baguette or a jacket potato.