What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

[Annb]

Home made sliced pork sausage in the pan, frying. Bacon waiting to join it. That will be followed by 2 eggs. It's cold today and I have to go out (regular leg appointment) so I am fortifying myself instead of going hungry, as is usually the case. At least I've lost another 1.1 kg, so it's probably worth it.

2nd meal will be chicken thighs, probably in an onion and tomato sauce (if I can be bothered to make it). Now that BGs are staying pretty well within range, I can afford a few veggies (6.5 this morning and never higher than 7.5 yesterday).

 

[maglil55]

Wow, @Antje77 mad,mad,mad! @Rachox your holiday dinners are looking good,@maglil55 the DD dinners sound delish as well,lots of inspiration.
Yesterday
B Yog,raspberries,seeds
L On train to London to go to Palladium panto. H& B bagel with cream cheese,lettuce and cucumber
D At Dishoom, Mushroom malai, really delish broccoli salad with pumpkin,sunflowers seeds,chilli and lime, chargrilled corn on the cob, then it went a bit pear shaped, pistachio kulfi and shared a dark chocolate chai. BG 7.4 at home 3hrs after so luckily not too bad.

The DD meals are pretty delicious, but I do have a habit of "adapting" them a little. Usually with extra veggies. They also have a tendency to be very creamy, so much as I like creamy sauces, I tend to reduce the cream content.

 

[maglil55]

Nice one, Nana @maglil55 & well done to your grandson for listening & putting it into action, good lad.

To make up for last evening, for dinner, I just had cold meat & cheese.

He was quite pleased with himself. I hope he's finally come to the conclusion that not reacting is the way to go and just demonstrate how wrong they are. He never uttered a word to her afterwards. To be fair, he didn't need to, and I suspect she won't be claiming she'll always be better than him again!

 

[saky]

Break fast - cauliflower rice porridge, silken tofu salad, 1 egg white, mix veg curry. 2 cups of almond milk coffee
Lunch - 90grams salted almonds. Almond milk coffee.
Snack - almond milk coffee
Dinner - cauliflower rice porridge, egg whties, capcicum fry, silken tofu salad, green tomato chutney.

 

[maglil55]

My slow cooked onion and beef stew turned out very well!
I was going to have it on cauliflower puree, but didn't feel like making it after coming back from the gym and a short cold dip, so I simply ladled it over a slice of low carb bread.

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Preliminary work for our swim was quite impressive, just trying out something to see if I can show you, no idea if this will work:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=6684995898295912

I had to send that to my wild swimming DIL. She has been known to have ice baths in their inflatable pool, but I'm not sure her swimming group would do this! Definitely full-blown nuts (maybe dedicated).

 

[filly]

Coffee and cream x 2
Coffee and unsweetened almond milk
Porchetta and tomatoes
Corned beef
Sardines in tomato
Smoked salmon

 

[shelley262]

My slow cooked onion and beef stew turned out very well!
I was going to have it on cauliflower puree, but didn't feel like making it after coming back from the gym and a short cold dip, so I simply ladled it over a slice of low carb bread.

View attachment 65454

Preliminary work for our swim was quite impressive, just trying out something to see if I can show you, no idea if this will work:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=6684995898295912

Gosh incredibly brave to smash the ice I'm impressed by your commitment to wild swimming regardless of conditions. Definitely full blown quirkiness hope it's helping your health, as cold water swimming gets such a good write up 're the health benefits. I'm in awe of you and your wild swimming buddies.

 

[shelley262]

Morning all. Forgot to post food yesterday so here it is. Had a fishy day. Baked cod for lunch and tinned salmon with mayo for tea. Snacks... 2 squares of 70% salted caramel chocolate and 2 cheddar crackers with cream cheese on. Nothing after 5.30 but level was 8.1 this morning. Oh well, will keep trying. Have a good day folks.

So pleased that you are planning on keeping going managing your carbs. It is really disappointing when you put the effort in but don't get the results. Trouble is so many other factors can affect our blood sugars including, pain, stress, illness, viruses brewing, fear and lack of sleep to name just a few! Worth remembering though that when bgs are going up due to a non food reason that not managing our carbs would probably mean they'd be even higher and more likely to be damaging. Keep going it's tough but I'm sure you are helping to stop your blood sugars going even higher than otherwise.

 

[shelley262]

Home made sliced pork sausage in the pan, frying. Bacon waiting to join it. That will be followed by 2 eggs. It's cold today and I have to go out (regular leg appointment) so I am fortifying myself instead of going hungry, as is usually the case. At least I've lost another 1.1 kg, so it's probably worth it.

2nd meal will be chicken thighs, probably in an onion and tomato sauce (if I can be bothered to make it). Now that BGs are staying pretty well within range, I can afford a few veggies (6.5 this morning and never higher than 7.5 yesterday).

Well done Annb looks like you've been making some great progress I'm so impressed by how you keep working away at managing your health despite lots of challenges definitely deserve a winner badge this week

 

[shelley262]

Today's food three meals for a change
Mid morning kefir with supplements then two boiled eggs and low carb roll
1ish small bowl of hm LC veggie soup
5ish slow cooked beef casserole with cabbage then LC Blondie warmed and served with yoghurt edit to add a few squares of Montezuma 100% chocolate with coffee just now.

 

[DJC3]

@Antje77 I agree with all the above. You are absolutely wonderfully bonkers!
Today started with a few cups of black coffee this morning. Took delivery of half a lamb from a jolly nice lady who has a small holding in the village. Offal was free so the liver was sliced and portioned for the freezer. Heart sliced and dehydrated for tasty treats for Dennis. Paul will have the kidneys with his weekend fry up.
Lunch was soft ‘boiled’ ( air fried) eggs with Edam crisp/crackers and a DGF Crimbo Crumble.
D- very slow roast lamb breast. The fat rendered off and the meat fell away from the bones. Mixed with sauteed cabbage and hot sauce. Pud was frozen blueberries and cream. ( and black tea - still hanging on in there)

 

[PocketRocket]

Made a stir fry with the cubes of cooked pork plus the one remaining spring onion and some roasted tomato left from last time I had tomatoes, stirred in an egg and some soy sauce. Went down well.

That leaves the fish - it's haddock fillets. Probably poach them in milk.

My husband suggested dusting our haddock fillets in mild curry powder for a change. Actually really nice!

 

[PocketRocket]

Was in back to back meetings until 12, so only had time for coffee this morning. Lunch was mushroom and spring greens omelette with a tiny bit grated cheese and dinner was chilli con carne made with pork mince, plenty of beans, tomatoes and peppers served with cauliflower rice. Really would like a smidge of the red stuff, but want to hang in there on the no alcohol for a wee while longer

 

[PocketRocket]

Hi All
So yesterday had usual brekkie of slice LC toast, butter, copious tea.
Lunch was two fried eggs on slice LC toast.
Supper was Thai chicken stir fry with mixed pepper matchsticks.
Today same usual Brekkie.
Lunch chunks of Emmenthal and Red Storm cheeses, one ryvita. Tea.
Supper will be h/m chilli beef with cauli rice.
@DJC3 your celebration meal for Mr DJC’s birthday sounded lovely as did that cheddar & broccoli soup which I will put on my list. Didnt get above 2 degrees here today and Mr PM has chest infection so am giving him a wide berth.
@maglil55 sorry to hear of repeat Norovirus, once is bad enough!!
@Annb as usual you are being very stoic about your challenges.
@Antje77 your meals always sound so convivial with your furry friends.
@PocketRocket welcome and it does take time to figure it all out. Things I found useful were the info graphics for different categories of food on Diet Doctor and keeping a food diary to record safe and trusted meals and don’t forget swaps if cooking for others eg. Cauli rice instead of rice and green beans or courgetti instead of pasta.

Thank you, I tried the cauliflower rice tonight following your recommendation.
And I was going to ask @maglil55 what DD is, but looking at your post it's Diet Doctor?
Thanks for everyone on here being so welcoming, helpful and willing to share. It's so encouraging for someone like me who is new to all this.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening @Antje77. I agree with all of the above. I hope these cold water swims in icy conditions are helping your health and general well-being.

Apparently, it's traditional in Russia where there's ample opportunity in Winter. Popular in Finland as well, where taking the plunge when the water has frozen over is believed to bring down inflammation.

The nearest I've ever come was when our boiler packed up mid-Winter and I decided to take a cold water shower!

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Today:

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

L: Walnut and mushroom nut roast made with onions, eggs and flax 'egg', garlic, stock and rosemary.
Roasted Brussels sprouts with lemon zest and parmesan cheese..
Carrots, onions and apple peel sautéed in butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D: Seafood salad made with king prawns and brown shrimps, lettuce, Romano peppers, celery, baby plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives, lemon verbena and salad onions, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with roasted macadamia nuts..
Water to swallow tablet.

 

[jessj]

The nearest I've ever come was when our boiler packed up mid-Winter and I decided to take a cold water shower!

I have done it once, many years ago when on a birthday holiday to Majorca in November. The frost was so heavy, the grass broke when you stepped on it. I had taken my bathers, planning to use the pool thinking warmer temps, but decided to go for it anyway. I dived in & my body froze literally, as the shock stopped me physically swimming, thankfully the dive took me to the side. I came up slowly to a round of applause from people on their balconies, so embarrassing. Thoughtfully, my dear friend had a hot bath waiting for me. Did enjoy a few free drinks that evening in the bar too. Never again!

DInner tonight was a really tasty steak with cavolo & creamed leeks.

 

[MrsA2]

Fasting bg was 7.8 which is high for me, yesterday's was up there too.

2 scrambled eggs about 10ish
Cwc
Dance class.
L: Packet shop bought cold cooked chicken (which proved to be only 80% chicken, 16% water and various starches and preservatives). An avocado

3/4 bar 52% dark chocolate with hazelnuts (forgotten this was in cupboard. Suppose its slightly better then the whole packet of biscuits I was heading for)

D: pork chop with cream and mushrooms served on cabbage. Small icecream
1 spiced rum

Struggling with feeling ill, stressed and grief. Unattended cremation tomorrow

 

[Rachox]

4th evening of holibobs I left the tomatoes!

 

[ravensmitten]

oh my @Rachox !!! that looks like I need more of it in my life!

@Antje77 , hahaha you nutter, re: going at the lake!

Lots of love to @MrsA2 sounds like a harsh time at the moment for sure.


So far, for me - some celery and crunchy cheddar left over from Christmas before I slept, in the day (on the 'night shift' atm)

fbg was 5.7 though after making my decision, far better than the 12/14mmol been getting on waking recently.

2 Bacon
2 Eggs
3 Sautéed Garlic & herb Chestnut Mushrooms
2 Black pudding (I know this isn't that low carb, in fact it's around 20g of carb for both, testing atm to see what can handle per meal/daily, and bringing myself down slowly, will test again at 23:15 to see what's up.)

[11:15pm edit - 5.8, negligible, isn't it - from 5.7 before, and this is why I feel testing is a useful metric. More of that please.]

Probably wont each much for a good while now, maybe have some veg and cheese later .