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You can decrease the GL of your breakfast cereal by ensuring that it is as unrefined as possible - if it needs lots of chewing, that is good.

You can add some protein. Have you tried sugar-free muesli mixed in with 0%fat Greek Yoghurt - we came across this idea at a hotel last year.

If you have cereal, don't have toast as well - keep these as either/ors.

If you add a side salad with a vinaigrette dressing to your lunch, it will decrease the GL of the potato - perhaps only eat half the amount of potato with the beans.

Don't add anything starchy to your evening meal - stick to other vegetables. Some people don't get on well with things like parsnips - but luckily I can eat any veg.

Test after each meal to see what happens.

I am by no means a low carber - but you were eating far more carbs than I used eat even before diagnosis.

Cutting down the carbs, and decreasing the GL of my meals made it relatively easy for me to lose 2 1/2 stones this year - and it has stayed off (well almost :? - we have just had Christmas)
 
Carolyn
How about cutting out cereals for breakfas4t and having a scrambled egg instead It only takes one or two minutes to make in the microwave. If you're not sure of a recipe, pm me. One thing I sometimes have if I'm going out to the gym early, is a piece of soft cheese. about 40g is ideal. On days when I have more time, I may have a poached egg, or bacon and eggs. or mushrooms with eggs. Not a lot of help if you don't like eggs :lol:
Hana
 
thanks for the advice - I have also been browsing the low carb part of the forum. I need something I can take to work for breakfast and lunch ideally (I start work at 7.30 and cannot eat before I leave the house - far too early!

Got my resistance bands and my Collins gem carb counter. 2010 will be a better year with your help and my determination!

happy 2010 to you all x
 
hya caroline, happy new year to you too,
if im not home at dinner i take a plastic tub of salad and meat with beansprouts, if u can take a dessert i have peach slices with jersey cream :D
 
carolynjw said:
Got my resistance bands and my Collins gem carb counter. 2010 will be a better year with your help and my determination!

happy 2010 to you all x
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Well done Carolyn.
Here's hoping you too have a Happy and Healthier New Year in 2010.

Regards
Ken. :D
 
well, I think I have been very good today!

For brunch (not up very early!) I had scrambled egg, grilled tomatoes and poached mushrooms.

For tea/supper I had cottage pie with mashed cauli topping and some grilled cheese on top (no potatoes!)

In between, I have had a couple of satsumas and a handful of peanuts.

How is that? Any comments/suggestions?

Someone mentioned breakfast muffins or something like that (something I can make in advance and take to work with me next week) - any ideas? x
 
Wow !! I'm impressed !
Good for you, especially at this time of year. I keep tripping over a Christmas cake that insists on being eaten :(

Here's a recipe posted
by clearviews on December 30th, 2009, 5:55 am

Sausage, Cheese and Egg Muffins

500 grams lean minced pork, brown this and cool slightly then mix in
12 eggs
240 gr grated cheddar cheese
choose your herbs such as dried sage, oregano, basil, dill
cracked black pepper 1/4 teasp salt

Spoon into 18 muffin tray cups and bake for 30 mins at about 180C. Cool and freeze. Zap in micro as needed for breakfast. Each muffin has about 1 gr carb.

Do a search of the forum, there are 58 matches on Muffins.
 

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Just a small update - with your help I am doing amazingly well with the low carbs (never thought I would say that, as carbs have always been my whole life!) but I am back to work tomorrow so just looking for some ideas to take with me. I have seen a 60 second almond muffin mentioned on this forum, but can't find the recipe - any ideas? Going to try the breakfast muffins later but think I will get sick of having them for four mornings a week.

got to start buying eggs in bulk I think :lol: - eating so many! and mushrooms, cauli and tomatoes!

Got hospital and GP appointments tomorrow and just weighed myself and am only 1lb heavier than last time I went (before Christmas! - not bad considering I have only been low carbing for a few days!)

feeling much more positive - actually did some housework this morning, and not dreading going back to work tomorrow.

Thanks guys - you have been lifesavers. Got my low carb book in my bag together with my meds, blood sugar tester, diary and blood sugar record book - even bought a larger bag (see, any excuse for a shopping trip! :P )

carolyn x
 
This may be the recipe you are looking for.

Coffee Cup Muffin (makes 1 muffin)

1/4 cup flax meal or almond meal (or any combination thereof)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 teaspoon splenda (I use 1 or 2 packets)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1 tsp melted butter (I use 1/2 tsp olive oil instead)

Mix the dry stuff together in a coffee cup, then add the egg and the oil and mix.

Nuke for 50 to 60 seconds and upend the cup... it pops right out, and enjoy

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 180.0

Calories from Fat 135.0

Fat 15.0g
23 %Saturated Fat

%Carbohydrate
11.0g

4 %Dietary Fiber
 
Thanks, Sue. I've just made one using ground almonds - brilliant! I need never run out of "bread" again.
 
thanks Sue - I bought my ground almonds, but wasn't sure what to do with them! Will go and try it out now! :D

Carolyn x
 
Hi Carloyn,

Happy New Year.

I'm glad to see your posts are now more upbeat.

As a 100% newbie I won't give you any meds or dietary advice, but I'd like to share one thing with you which could potentially improve your mood swings and general outlook.

Last year I bought a little shitzu puppy for my wife - but knew it would be left up to me to look after him. He is the 3rd dog we have had during 24 years of marriage and I can honestly say he is a little ray of sunshine. Everyone (even me) goes gooy eyed over him, so I guess he is very theraputic to both myself and my wife.

There is also the exercising he needs. Being a small dog he doesn't need much, so I take him "round the block" 3 or 4 times a day, so great exercise for me too.

Just a thought.........you'll probably tell me you're a cat lover now. :D
 
Thanks for the advice, but yes, I have two cats! One of them does come for short walks with me - he is almost a dog!

But you are right - I do feel so much better, thanks to everyone on here!

Carolyn x
 
mmmm ................. very nice! Do you think it would keep? I also wondered if it would work with some added blueberries or something?

Carolyn x
 
carolynjw said:
mmmm ................. very nice! Do you think it would keep? I also wondered if it would work with some added blueberries or something?

Carolyn x
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The basic recipe came out very light & spongy.

Try it & see - any variations will be edible, & if not, such a small quantity won't be significant waste. "Or something" could include cocoa, bran, milled seeds, or anything you use to add to cakes, or savoury things like grated cheese or carrots.
 
just made my breakfast muffins to take to work tomorrow. The only thing is that my son loves them too!!! So won't have many left :(

Will try the coffee cup muffin with blueberries tomorrow

So for work tomorrow I have the breakfast muffin, a kiwifruit, an apple, 13 almonds and a salad with beef. Does that sound reasonable?

I've just had bacon and cauliflower cheese (and a breakfast muffin to try!)

Carolyn x
 
Hi Carolyn, not been on here myself for little while until today, and have only just read your post.

With regard to the antidepressants I can really identify with you. Was on Prozac for years and whilst it was good in the beginning slowly the effect wore off but the whole time I was on it I had terrible nights struggling to sleep, and exhausted during day. Then doc decided to change anti-depressants and tried various ones but I still didnt sleep properly and was just not happy on them. Then she decided to give me Imipramine which actually helps you to sleep and also doesnt have the side affects (re libido) that the other ones have.

They have been brilliant, my sleep is sooooo much better and I feel much better in myself.

Hope this is helpful to you.

Welshbunny.
 
thanks Welshbunny. I'm off to see the doc tomorrow, so will mention it.

Where in Wales are you from? I live near Bridgend, half way between Swansea and Cardiff :D

carolyn x
 
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