What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

[Goonergal]

@DJC3 hope you’re doing a bit better now. Sending hugs!

 

[annabell1]

Hi so my breakfast last 3 days has been bulgarian cheese toast and bacon. Basically bulgarian cheese toast I used sourdough toast and then mixed grated cheese with an egg or two add chilli powder salt and pepper to taste spread over toast then grill Basically eat 1 slice with a side of bacon roughly works out about 15g carbs with 2 mugs of black coffee

Saturday Dinner baked pork belly with sweet potato

Sunday left over pork shredded cooked in Asian sauce 1/2 cup rice

Monday lunch apple
Dinner opened up a packet of ham de cebo ibérico jamonarium ham it just melted in my mouth which is to die for its made in Spain I brought 2 packets on special and opened up one it's the best but they don't stock it anymore. So sad now on search to found it somewhere to buy more!!

Tuesday lunch and Dinner

Apple

Dinner Leftover chicken and pork meatballs in a tomato sauce and sweet potato mash

 

[annabell1]

@DJC3 hope your doing a lot better and you get some answers do take care ♡☆

 

[maglil55]

@DJC3 - just seen this as I've had issues accessing the forum App yesterday & today. I do hope you're OK and they get to the bottom of it. Hugs xxx

 

[maglil55]

Yes. They were on a separate cardboard stand. I cant believe they taste so good, and my meter doesn't budge either!
But there are 4x 25g bars not 5x20g (for anyone counting exact carbs etc). 27g in whole pack

You're correct! 4 bars. It must have been wishful thinking that there was 5 If they are still there this week I'll be buying more since they are nice sized little bars (and because it's a When they're gone item).

 

[Antje77]

Outch, @DJC3 , I hope you'll feel better soon and I have my fingers crossed for this being a stand alone freak thing!

 

[shelley262]

Planned start of the DD 2 week keto meal plan stalled at starting line as I ended up in hospital Sunday night after blacking out in the bathroom and splitting my head open as I fell. I’ve had lots of tests, scans and stitches and I’m home now looking like Frankenstein. hospital breakfast was toast, cereal or Ready brek! Nothing at all I could eat so just had a cup of tea with milk. I was really hungry too as I hadn’t eaten since lunch Sunday.
hospital lunch: I chose navarin of lamb with red cabbage as it seemed the best option. Whether it was or not my post meal reading was over 9!
Luckily I was allowed home before tea. I have to say I was so impressed with the hospital, everyone was so cheerful and efficient todays task is writing them a letter to say thank you.
I had another seizure in the ambulance on the way there and as that’s now on my record I have to inform DVLA and will probably have to stop driving for a year - this is a real blow living in Cornwall.
It occurred to me that it would be ironic if the diagnosis is epilepsy as keto is meant to ‘cure’ that, not cause it lol

Just spotted this - I’m trying to keep an eye on posts when time - and wanted to send you hugs - poor you and let’s hope it’s a one off. Very difficult if you can’t drive living where you do with little to no public transport. Take extra care - my eldest who I care for has epilepsy and it can be difficult to predict but if it is diagnosed it can be managed but I’m hoping it’s a one off. Hugs on the way.

 

[Annb]

@DJC3, sending hugs and hopes that you get past this episode soon and that it is just an isolated incident. Do take care.

 

[Annb]

Breakfast at 12 noon: reheated sausages and fried eggs.

2nd meal will be some more of the spiced vegetables and slow roast lamb from yesterday.

 

[Bildad]

@DJC3 sorry to hear your news. Sending hugs and prayers.

 

[Brunneria]

Ouch @DJC3 !
Scary experience. Take it easy, and try not to get too stressed. Waiting for test results is pretty tortuous, so be kind to yourself.
(((Hug)))

 

[Brunneria]

Just discovered a new soup!
Very nice indeed.
Base of leek, garlic, chicken stock.
Then lots of mushrooms.
When cooked, blend in brie, butter and fresh (I used frozen) thyme.
Lush!!!

for those of us wanting a bit more protein, I think it would be delicious served over diced chicken, or sauteed chicken livers, or diced sausage - especially smoked sausage. Another potential twiddle would be to garnish with crumbled streaky bacon or chorizo crisps...

 

[Rachox]

So sorry to hear your news @DJC3 , I hope you heal quickly.
Breakfast: my usual low carb coconut ‘porridge’ with strawberries washed down with a black coffee.
Late morning: black coffee and Fibre One caramel protein bar.
Skipped lunch.
Mid afternoon: black coffee and coffee chia pudding.
Dinner: M&S caramelised onion and cheese fritatta with Mediterranean veggies followed by SF raspberry jelly, cream and LC chocolate and raspberry granola.

 

[Onlinecaroline]

@DJC3 thinking of you and hope you’re in the road to recovery.

Breakfast - the usual egg in a cup.
Lunch - M and S seed crackers with 2 portions of Boursin, pepperoni slices and a sugar free jelly.
Dinner - beef fajitas, one carb zone wrap, guacamole, cheese and sour cream. Followed by a fibre one bar and tea.

I’d really appreciate some advice - on Saturday I’m meeting my friends for the first time in almost 6 months. We are going to a nearby cafe for lunch and cocktails, but unfortunately the menu really is very carb based. Sandwiches, pancakes, sausage rolls etc. My plan would be to have their version of a ploughman’s as it’s served on malted bread with just cheese, ham and coleslaw. I haven’t had above 25g since January. I’m trying to take a balanced view that one sandwich in a year won’t kill me - as I’m going to have to live with this disease for hopefully 40 +years and don’t want to miss out on seeing my friends and going places we like. What do you all do in situations like this? Finding coming out of lockdown the most stressful part of being diabetic

 

[DJC3]

Just discovered a new soup!
Very nice indeed.
Base of leek, garlic, chicken stock.
Then lots of mushrooms.
When cooked, blend in brie, butter and fresh (I used frozen) thyme.
Lush!!!

for those of us wanting a bit more protein, I think it would be delicious served over diced chicken, or sauteed chicken livers, or diced sausage - especially smoked sausage. Another potential twiddle would be to garnish with crumbled streaky bacon or chorizo crisps...

I love the sound of this - Would never have thought of blending in Brie.

 

[DJC3]

Gosh thank you all so much for your good wishes, they are very much appreciated. Im bowled over.

BG still high today but I guess that’s telling me something. I’ve spent the day writing letters to thank the hospital staff and trying to contact DVLA as well as trying to figure out alternatives for things I need to drive for.
Stuck to the DD meal plan today:
B- bacon and egg muffins
L- sliced Turkey, avocado and salad dressed with olive oil.
Dinner- Garam masala chicken with some green leaves.
It so nice to be home with proper coffee!

 

[Goonergal]

What do you all do in situations like this?

You could eat before and just have something small, or just have something to drink. The cafe might work with you and give you more of the sandwich fillings without the bread - worth asking.

 

[DJC3]

@DJC3 thinking of you and hope you’re in the road to recovery.

Breakfast - the usual egg in a cup.
Lunch - M and S seed crackers with 2 portions of Boursin, pepperoni slices and a sugar free jelly.
Dinner - beef fajitas, one carb zone wrap, guacamole, cheese and sour cream. Followed by a fibre one bar and tea.

I’d really appreciate some advice - on Saturday I’m meeting my friends for the first time in almost 6 months. We are going to a nearby cafe for lunch and cocktails, but unfortunately the menu really is very carb based. Sandwiches, pancakes, sausage rolls etc. My plan would be to have their version of a ploughman’s as it’s served on malted bread with just cheese, ham and coleslaw. I haven’t had above 25g since January. I’m trying to take a balanced view that one sandwich in a year won’t kill me - as I’m going to have to live with this disease for hopefully 40 +years and don’t want to miss out on seeing my friends and going places we like. What do you all do in situations like this? Finding coming out of lockdown the most stressful part of being diabetic

It is so difficult sometimes, I agree. I also used to get very stressed about eating out with people. Carbs are cheap so it’s no surprise cafes go heavy on them. I think your idea of the breadless ploughman’s is a good one though. You’re right that one sandwich a year isn’t going to make a huge difference. In my case I think that if I started eating bread again, even occasionally, I might not be able to manage to give it up again.
It might be a good idea to have a high protein snack before you go to meet them so you are not starving when you arrive and so less likely to succumb to the carby temptations.
Good luck, I hope you enjoy it.

 

[Mrs T 123]

@DJC3 sending virtual hugs your way - take it easy Mrs - I hope they get to the bottom of this soon and I hope you are doing ok.

Brunch - 0% fage greek yoghurt with 1/3 dgf raspberry & coconut bar and raspberries crumbled over the top. Mug of earl grey tea.

Dinner - prawn cocktail & salmon with large side salad. Handful of mixed nuts

 

[MrsA2]

@Onlinecaroline
I too find it difficult. I have just been out with friends to a pub and chose the cajun chicken breast, refused the bun but ate the chips (my second chips in a year!). Cafes are more difficult. Perhaps order 2 sandwiches and leave the bread? Or they might do an omelette or a salad?
I found my resolve was high tonight as had been listening to a podcast about low carb immediately before I went out. I'm sure it kept the motivation high.