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What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

I seem to be doing alright with the carnivore diet in terms of BG control and weight loss (already) but for the lqast 3 dayw I've been getting dizzy spells which have been even worse today. I thought perhaps my blood pressure was getting too low so checked it - 193/98! Ouch. Not sure if it's the diet or just one of those things.

This morning, fairly early because of the builders coming, I had some smoked mackerel. A whole packet of them, but still felt hungry. Carried on anyway and since then have had only fizzy water. Headache and a lot of pain in my legs and back as well, so I took some paracetamol and some slivers of cheese. Feeling a bit better now. When the builders have gone I'll do some bacon and egg and will check BP again after that.

I don't usually suffer from stress but this last while has been getting to me a bit, so maybe that plus all the carry on getting the container and then getting the house organised so that the walls are clear for the workmen and, today only having a choice of 2 chairs to sit on - nether particularly comfortable, have all had their effect on my BP. We'll see how it goes. The men have just left so maybe we can get on with something now.
 
Annb said:
I seem to be doing alright with the carnivore diet in terms of BG control and weight loss (already) but for the lqast 3 dayw I've been getting dizzy spells which have been even worse today. I thought perhaps my blood pressure was getting too low so checked it - 193/98! Ouch. Not sure if it's the diet or just one of those things.

This morning, fairly early because of the builders coming, I had some smoked mackerel. A whole packet of them, but still felt hungry. Carried on anyway and since then have had only fizzy water. Headache and a lot of pain in my legs and back as well, so I took some paracetamol and some slivers of cheese. Feeling a bit better now. When the builders have gone I'll do some bacon and egg and will check BP again after that.

I don't usually suffer from stress but this last while has been getting to me a bit, so maybe that plus all the carry on getting the container and then getting the house organised so that the walls are clear for the workmen and, today only having a choice of 2 chairs to sit on - nether particularly comfortable, have all had their effect on my BP. We'll see how it goes. The men have just left so maybe we can get on with something now.
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Oh no I'm so sorry you're having a problem. My BP has dropped slightly (I take a measurement every morning before I take my BP meds) but I am very fortunate now in that I have a lot more control over stressors in my life.

You will get checked out if that dizzyness and pain carries on, won't you? Sending you the warmest of hugs and love.
 
Annb said:
I thought perhaps my blood pressure was getting too low so checked it - 193/98! Ouch. Not sure if it's the diet or just one of those things.

This morning, fairly early because of the builders coming, I had some smoked mackerel. A whole packet of them, but still felt hungry. Carried on anyway and since then have had only fizzy water. Headache and a lot of pain in my legs and back as well, so I took some paracetamol and some slivers of cheese. Feeling a bit better now. When the builders have gone I'll do some bacon and egg and will check BP again after that.
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Did you retest already?
The NHS advice is to call 111 with such a high BP if you can't get an appointment with your GP today, it's dangerously high. https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/check-your-blood-pressure-reading/result

Good luck!
 
Annb said:
I seem to be doing alright with the carnivore diet in terms of BG control and weight loss (already) but for the lqast 3 dayw I've been getting dizzy spells which have been even worse today. I thought perhaps my blood pressure was getting too low so checked it - 193/98! Ouch. Not sure if it's the diet or just one of those things.

This morning, fairly early because of the builders coming, I had some smoked mackerel. A whole packet of them, but still felt hungry. Carried on anyway and since then have had only fizzy water. Headache and a lot of pain in my legs and back as well, so I took some paracetamol and some slivers of cheese. Feeling a bit better now. When the builders have gone I'll do some bacon and egg and will check BP again after that.

I don't usually suffer from stress but this last while has been getting to me a bit, so maybe that plus all the carry on getting the container and then getting the house organised so that the walls are clear for the workmen and, today only having a choice of 2 chairs to sit on - nether particularly comfortable, have all had their effect on my BP. We'll see how it goes. The men have just left so maybe we can get on with something now.
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You really do need to check that BP with your headache and pain too I'd agree strongly with @Antje77 that if still high you would be sensible to seek advice. You take care and try to bring it down if possible with some more hydration - still water best - and some relaxation such as box breathing in through nose for four, hold for four and breathe out through mouth for four and repeat a few times to see if brings bp down which if it's stress should do. Hope bp settles
 
sueh21 said:
Morning all, serious food envy here @Antje77 ,yum, glad you had such a good weekend.
We are off Interrailing today for 19 days, starting of course with a UK train strike.! Will be a real test of low carb, I see a lot of cheese,ham and omelettes in my future. Switzerland,Italy,Slovenia,Austria,Germany,fingers crossed.
Yesterday
B Yog,raspberries,seeds
L Tuna,avocado,salad
D Fathead pizza with pepperoni,mushrooms,peppers, green salad
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Enjoy your adventures and hope you managed your first challenge of getting out of UK on a train on a strike day. I'd imagine Italy will be one of easiest to eat low carb - I've found lots of grills and fish on offer in Italy. Sounds like good fun
 
Antje77 said:
I had a wonderful family weekend, great foods, 3 swims in two days (I motivated 12 of the 30 family members to go for a dip in the cold sea, which I think is absolutely amazing!), heard so many stories and memories from the place where my grandparents lived and where we took a walk to share stories, went from hyper to hypo and back again, and didn't regret it for a single second!

Lunch on saturday started quite sensible with a green soup that didn't taste to carby.
I asked the waitress what else was going to be in the buffet style lunch because of diabetes and insulin, she said she was going to ask, I decided it didn't matter much because
Local pork prepared in a traditional way and salad for starters, just a little sweetness in the dressing:

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Sea bass fillet for mains, with veggies, left the mashed potatoes on the plate.
Trending low so I had some very good fries as well. And some more, because fries raise you just fine, but not that quick...

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A selection of cheeses.
I was trending low again, so I decided to have just a little of the raisin bread and lovely plum jam to go with it. Which isn't very quick to raise you either, especially not on a full stomach. No hurry, I was still safely around 4 so no need for quick acting glucose.
But because of all the unknown factors with a lot more insulin than usually and more exercise as well, I wanted to make sure I had enough, and subsequently spiked to 14 of course! Not a number I've seen in a very long time. Tasted wonderful though! :joyful:

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I absolutely loved the weekend, the company, the activities and the food, and I'll happily do it all over next year, but for now I'm very happy to go back to my usual low carb meals and more predictable BG! :joyful:
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Some amazing looking food on your exciting weekend.loved hearing about your adventures - well done on handling such a big event so well. Family events are one of my favourite things.
 
jpscloud said:
Oh no I'm so sorry you're having a problem. My BP has dropped slightly (I take a measurement every morning before I take my BP meds) but I am very fortunate now in that I have a lot more control over stressors in my life.

You will get checked out if that dizzyness and pain carries on, won't you? Sending you the warmest of hugs and love.
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I've had bacon and eggs and am feeling better for it. I'll see how it goes tonight and tomorrow.
 
Antje77 said:
Did you retest already?
The NHS advice is to call 111 with such a high BP if you can't get an appointment with your GP today, it's dangerously high. https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/check-your-blood-pressure-reading/result

Good luck!
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Thanks Antje, and thanks Shelley, for your concern. I haven't checked BP again yet, but will do shortly. I do have an issue with high BP and take Diltiazem to help with it but in the past it has been even higher (I was younger then, of course). My brother told me that at that level, I should be dead! Not that it would be that high afterwards, of course. If it doesn't drop, I will contact the surgery in the morning.
 
So pleased for you that you had such a good time, @Antje77 & the food looked delish. The cold swim, it must be in the blood with so many of your family joining you.

@sueh21, what a fantastic adventure, something I would have loved to do. Have a brilliant time & enjoy the various low carb offerings & some treats too!

That was some numbers you hit today, @Annb, some could be down to stress & increased pain with all the upheaval you have going on. Do hope they're down after some peace this evening. We'll all be waiting for an update.


For dinner, I had a chaffle (not burnt, although the camera decided it was!) with flattened meatballs & a little mayo/ketchup on the side. With a pic (not very pretty), as I actually took one for my sis.
 

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jpscloud said:
Yes totally agree - and I think some leeway (or mistakes!) is really important if it's what helps us stay happy and healthy.
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Yes, indeedy @jpscloud. When I first set out on my LCHF journey, I often coped well most of the day only to slip up during the evening. As for going out to lunch or dinner? Well, that was a challenge and a half, especially the pud.

I thought my tastes might change, but I was unprepared for just how quickly that happened. Hang in there and, as time goes by, low carbing gets easier. We're all different. Planned treats every now and again keep some of us sane, but the cardinal rule for me was to have three square meals a day. I soon found myself skipping the puds altogether!
 
jpscloud said:
Hello all, well Storm Kathleen hasn't been too bad here, but of course I only went outside to fill up the bird feeders!
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Evening @jpscloud.

Yes, the remnants of storm Kathleen have moved on thankfully, but the Met Office has already issued dire warnings on the west coast, as yet another weather system moves in! Has climate change brought about anything good?
 
Annb said:
I actually managed to poach the eggs properly this time using a tip from the late, lamented Dave Myers. He said, if you put the egg, still in its shell, into the simmering water for 30 seconds, then break the egg into a cup or somesuch and proceed to dropping it into the simmering water as usual, the egg holds together much better while poaching. It works.
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Thanks for sharing @Annb.

A touch of vinegar added to the simmering water helps too. (Any vinegar will do, but I like the flavour of cider vinegar). Then I just make a whirlpool with a fork and drop in the eggs one at a time. Provided that the eggs are reasonably fresh, they should hold together, but if the first one from a new box doesn't poach well, your tip could come in handy.
 
sueh21 said:
Morning all, serious food envy here @Antje77 ,yum, glad you had such a good weekend.
We are off Interrailing today for 19 days, starting of course with a UK train strike.! Will be a real test of low carb, I see a lot of cheese,ham and omelettes in my future. Switzerland,Italy,Slovenia,Austria,Germany,fingers crossed.
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Bon voyage @sue21. Look forward to hearing all about it on your return
 
Evening all

Today:

B: Two poached eggs topped with butter, avocado and four tiger prawns, seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Mushroom stroganoff made with portabella mushrooms, dried porcini mushrooms, onions, vegetable stock, white miso paste, tomato purée, paprika, garlic, olive oil, butter, flat-leaf parsley and soured cream.
Cauliflower rice with toasted cashews and peas.
Braised cavolo nero with garlic and toasted almonds.
Skipped pud.
Water to drink.

D: Seafood salad made with brown shrimps, mussels, lettuce, shredded red cabbage, apple peel, celery, baby plum tomatoes and salad onions with a dollop of aioli for dipping, topped with toasted pistachios.
Water to swallow tablets.
 
Annb said:
Thanks Antje, and thanks Shelley, for your concern. I haven't checked BP again yet, but will do shortly. I do have an issue with high BP and take Diltiazem to help with it but in the past it has been even higher (I was younger then, of course). My brother told me that at that level, I should be dead! Not that it would be that high afterwards, of course. If it doesn't drop, I will contact the surgery in the morning.
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Checked BP last thing last night and it hadn't gone down - up in fact to 205/98. This morning it is 198/100. I'll call the surgery as soon as it is open. BG on the other hand was 5.0 when I got up (03:30) and is now 4.6. Just about to take basal insulin but I'm wondering if I should.

So far, just a cup of tea but bacon and eggs is waiting to be cooked. Not feeling hungry yet but the builders will be here at 08:30 so if I'm going to eat, it had better be soon.
 
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