Oopsie that should have read 1/3, however that was plenty. I’ll edit my post now.Wow that is a very reasonable carb count for a ready made pizza. May have to give this a go.
Oopsie that should have read 1/3, however that was plenty. I’ll edit my post now.Wow that is a very reasonable carb count for a ready made pizza. May have to give this a go.
Until I did 2 fasts in April and May I might have found it difficult but now I know I can do this I suspect that is the route I will go down. Bit worrying really but it has definitely become worse since I have learned I am ok 3 days fasted.Welcome back it’s a difficult one to deal with but not always easy to avoid eating completely in situations like this. Always good to be back and in control again!
I added some mushroom as it was just a Marguerita, the base was very acceptable, good for a lazy night cooking. Blood sugar was only up 0.1 2 hours post meal, so happy with that![]()
Oopsie that should have read 1/3, however that was plenty. I’ll edit my post now.
Glad to read that you are feeling a little bit better. Interesting about stress increasing BG, I think I have read that somewhere before too, that’s why I try to do a little bit of mindfulness when I can. I think it’s important to have a little bit of “me time” and to let go of the reins now and then, it doesn’t do any harm to let others walk a few steps in your shoes, so enjoy your rest while you can. My perfect way to relax is to lie on my Pranamat, it’s so relaxing and allows me time to just be still in mind as well as body, moving about on these mats is definitely not for the faint hearted.Good luck getting about during marathon @maglil55 and hope your Ill health resolves soon. I read about why bgs go up during illness today and learnt that it’s because of the stress hormones released as a reaction to infection so decided to tackle my stress more than usual and did a bit more resting and also three sessions of mindfulness only 10 mins each but got big results with all bgs back nearer normal again. This also helped the stress! Did not enjoy seeing high readings over past couple of weeks. Not better yet but improving slowly and enjoying the enforced rest ( ps don’t tell my OH) a bit weird for me though! I’m usually always rushing around. also I decided that I need a break from caring so passed the baton a bit more today and encouraged outings without me !
Breakfast boiled egg and one slice of buttered low carb bread
Lunch small mackerel salad
Dinner small chilli with low carb garlic bread and low carb raspberry mousse.
I bought some of these on my way home tonight, just to keep in as emergency rations, I generally make my own.Available at Tesco, but I'm sure you could make your own too!
Amazing numbers!
Haha, I did think it sounded a little too good to be true! Still thinking about cooking one up and putting it in the fridge for a few days worth of lunches though. Would make a tasty change.
Inspired! Can't wait to try this!!"...but I ate one with raspberry chia ‘jam’ and cream."
I read about why bgs go up during illness today and learnt that it’s because of the stress hormones released as a reaction to infection so decided to tackle my stress more than usual and did a bit more resting and also three sessions of mindfulness only 10 mins each but got big results with all bgs back nearer normal again. This also helped the stress! Did not enjoy seeing high readings over past couple of weeks. Not better yet but improving slowly and enjoying the enforced rest ( ps don’t tell my OH) a bit weird for me though! I’m usually always rushing around. also I decided that I need a break from caring so passed the baton a bit more today and encouraged outings without me !
Yes it is Headspace I use - especially love the targeted sessions - have used the pain and under the weather sessions over last day or so but find them all helpful to me and my bgs when find time to do regularly. My bgs seem to jump easily with stress but so does my blood pressure must be a very reactive person! Enjoy rest of Cornish family visit.That’s interesting and makes sense re the stress hormones and rising bg but even more interesting that your 3 x 10 min mindfulness sessions bought it down again, that’s great. Do you use the Headspace app?
Glad you are able to rest and your OH has taken on some of the caring, hope you are up and about again soon
@DJC3 Were your DD keto rolls normal size or about the size of a satsuma/rounders ball?
Interesting day in many ways. Time away left me very hungry and realising I need to change my relationship with food. Currently it seems dominated by keeping bg as low as possible rather than taste or properly researched nutrition. That way either madness, health issues or both lie. Bit of an attempt to let go a little today so menu below:
B: 2 X pint mugs Tea with almond milk:
MMS: Travel mug coffee with double cream; Cookies and cream Fulfil bar. Taste ok not worth 5.6 @ 2 hrs
L: 2 X pint mug Assam tea with almond milk and splash double cream; 9 salami crisps with 20 gms philadelphia ( Seems now I have worked out correct thickness and timing I understand their attraction); 30 gms Jarlsberg; 5 cherry tomatoes; 40 gms cucumber; chicken thigh; 2 radishes 0.1 rise from Fulfil bar so rise OK just the level too high (5.7)
MAS: Lemon drizzle cake with clotted cream . I liked that combination a great deal; not sure it has any nutritional value
D: 8 oz burger; cheddar cheese; fried egg; florette salad; vinagrette; 2 X Mugs Tea; filling but dubious about nutritional value
Looking back at that list it gives the impression of someone who doesn't aim to live longHopefully back on track tomorrow.
Thanks @vanillapie. The bar was slightly better @ 5.6 but for a simple bar that doesn't work for me unless there is no other option - that's just me I guess. The bar was a trial to see if they would work when travelling - so now I know it won't. Again, the menu was LCHF I just have worries with so little veg and no fruit. Thanks for the useful/helpful comment I'll just keep tweaking.That menu looks fine to me, low carb and high fat, and 5.7 is a great level. I agree with @Goonergal in that if you don't enjoy what you eat then this way of eating just isn't sustainable. I hope you manage to find the right balance for you soon!