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What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

Annb said:
Eventually managed to get through to the surgery and GP will phone me later. Just checked BP again - after sitting in my chair for half an hour - it's dropped to 188/98. I think I should still speak to him though. Pulse is also a bit high at 89 bpm.
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Hope Drs phone appointment goes well and that your bp falls soon. Difficult I know with builders there but take it steady today.
 
GP phoned. Don't need an appointment. She didn't seem particularly concerned about the BP but she did say she would prefer it to stay below the 200 mark. So would I. She does think the carnivore diet might be too much for my kidneys so thinks I should add just a bit of vegetable but she was impressed by the BG and weight level reduction. New pills to arrive at the pharmacy soon to keep BP in check and arrange a blood test in a couple of weeks to see how it's going.

Had my bacon and eggs before the workmen arrived but will have fish later. Neil was suggesting that I have some mushrooms which are definitely low carb, so he'll get some for me today - he's just gone to take a car load of junk to the recycling place. and will do some shopping. Probably cook the fish "en papillotte" with some mushrooms, butter and lemon.
 
Annb said:
GP phoned. Don't need an appointment. She didn't seem particularly concerned about the BP but she did say she would prefer it to stay below the 200 mark. So would I. She does think the carnivore diet might be too much for my kidneys so thinks I should add just a bit of vegetable but she was impressed by the BG and weight level reduction. New pills to arrive at the pharmacy soon to keep BP in check and arrange a blood test in a couple of weeks to see how it's going.

Had my bacon and eggs before the workmen arrived but will have fish later. Neil was suggesting that I have some mushrooms which are definitely low carb, so he'll get some for me today - he's just gone to take a car load of junk to the recycling place. and will do some shopping. Probably cook the fish "en papillotte" with some mushrooms, butter and lemon.
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Pleased to hear that GP was helpful and hopefully the new pills should help you to manage your blood pressure better. Also positive that she was pleased with the bgs and weight management side of things. Mushrooms are a good idea I eat a lot of them - I cook in a mix of butter and olive oil with a good sprinkle of pepper. Not technically a veggie either being a fungus.
 
Annb said:
GP phoned. Don't need an appointment. She didn't seem particularly concerned about the BP but she did say she would prefer it to stay below the 200 mark. So would I. She does think the carnivore diet might be too much for my kidneys so thinks I should add just a bit of vegetable but she was impressed by the BG and weight level reduction. New pills to arrive at the pharmacy soon to keep BP in check and arrange a blood test in a couple of weeks to see how it's going.

Had my bacon and eggs before the workmen arrived but will have fish later. Neil was suggesting that I have some mushrooms which are definitely low carb, so he'll get some for me today - he's just gone to take a car load of junk to the recycling place. and will do some shopping. Probably cook the fish "en papillotte" with some mushrooms, butter and lemon.
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That's good news Annb, hopefully the new tablets will help. Good for you for keeping to your low carb plan as well, it can be hard to stick with it when you have something else going wrong, and it's great that your Dr was impressed with your BG and weight results.
 
DJC3 said:
Missed a few days but getting back on track now:
No breakfast, it’s my birthday and I knew we’d be feasting later! A trip to the podiatrist ( what a way to celebrate) then lunch of chicken salad sandwich in LC bread. H/m yoghurt & raspberries, then a treat of a couple of squares of Montezuma’s Absolute black with orange, a present from a lovely friend who knows me well.
D-Family round for a takeaway curry. Glass of champagne and a tandoori mixed grill with a spoonful of saag paneer. A lovely day, just wish it could have stopped raining for a few minutes!
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Very, very belated birthday wishes @DJC3
 
Hi All
Yesterday usual brekkie of slice LC toast, cooled with thick butter, copious tea.
Lunch was pack of Serrano ham & Manchego rollitos. Tea.
Supper was mini chicken fillets with cauli & broccoli cheese.
Today same brekkie.
Lunch was just mug of tea and a water biscuit, tummy felt odd.
Supper is planned to be cod fillet with mixed green veg medley.
@Antje77 that was some weekend, loved reading about it, thanks for sharing and congrats on managing food choices!
@Annb hope your BP comes into line and you start to feel better.
@sueh21 happy and safe travels. We want to interail around Spain after getting chatting to couple at Malaga airport who did just that.
 
Brunch kefir then two boiled eggs and LC roll.
Mid pm a few nuts and squares of 100% Montezuma chocolate
Dinner slow cooked beef Casserole with purple sprouting broccoli and glass of red wine followed by a LC lemon drizzle cake warmed and served with hm yoghurt.
Out tomorrow all day meeting friends and going to a matinee performance of classical music from CBSO. Two meals out planned one thai for lunch and one Indian for dinner. Happy with Indian the Dishoom but never been to the Thai will see how it works out.
 
DJC3 said:
Superb hotel breakfast, cold buffet of turkey and Emmental ( Paul had fresh figs and a spoon of honeycomb, I was very envious) then eggs florentine without the muffin but with side of bacon and mushroom. This kept me full for most of the day.
Coastal walk then a few lengths of the pool. Lunch around 2pm was a gin and soda!!
4pm cup of tea and. dGF peanut butter egg.
D- at Rick Stein’s Fistral place: grilled haddock with watercress and spinach salad, Tartare sauce. Couple of glasses of Sauvignon blanc. View attachment 67055
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These poached eggs are utter perfection
 
Breakfast: my usual low carb coconut ‘porridge’ with strawberries washed down with a black coffee.
Late morning: black coffee and a carb killa bar.
Skipped lunch.
Mid afternoon: black coffee and another carb killa bar.
Dinner: bacon melts with cauliflower, broccoli and runner beans.


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DJC3 said:
Oh yes, I remember Chalky, he was the undoubted star.
This eatery is just a beachfront fish cafe, it’s more casual than his flagship Padstow restaurant but still serves excellent quality food.
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Chalky was quite a character. A bit like Sykes, another wonderful character of a dog. I loved watching Sykes in his role as Harvey in one of the ads (although his fame was cemented in Midsomer Murders).
 
Hello all,

Just one large(ish) meal today,

Tuna patties (tin of tuna mixed with egg, cheddar and mozzarella, formed into patties and fried) - not very keen on those, won't make them again! I think I'm not into fish any more, which is odd, I used to love it.
Small bowl of braised steak in marrow bone broth
Greek yogurt and sour cream for pudding.

Weight loss has stalled for a couple of days, fair enough, I would have been a bit worried if it carried on at the rate it was!
 
Tuesday April 2 bed 7.9 FBG 6.1. I still haven't rid myself of this cold, but I have to carry on. The smallest effort is knocking us both for six.

B. TAG and 2 slices of SRSLY toast one with egg mayo, one with cheese and onion. Benecol dairy free.

L. Nothing

D. 2 beef olives with carrot, onion, and sprouts. Scoop of Halo Top with raspberries.

Wednesday 3 April bed 8.1 FBG 7.8. BGs are still all over the place. They drop fairly rapidly, but I'm not bothering much as it is this bug that is the root of the problem.

B. TAG and 2 slices of SRSLY toast with egg mayo. Benecol dairy free.

L. 3 of these individual cheese portions.

D. 3 cold, cooked chicken drumsticks. Scoop of Halo Top. I just can't be bothered.

Thursday 4 April bed 7.4 FBG 7.1 I had to force myself out today to buy food. Weather is still atrocious.

B. TAG and 2 slices of SRSLY toast with egg mayo again. Benecol dairy free.

L. Nothing

D. Forced myself to make a stir fry with the Argentinian wild shrimp. I just cooked it all in one wok. Shrimp, pak choi, peppers, mushrooms, peas, spring onion, chicken stock, and SRSLY sweet chilli, oh, and soy. Halo Top with raspberries.
It doesn't take long to cook, thankfully.20240404_185353.jpg
 
Evening all

Today:

B: Two poached eggs smothered with butter and avocado seasoned with black pepper plus a wedge of goat's milk Gouda.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Wild Alaskan salmon fillets baked with heading broccoli, chestnut mushrooms, double cream and lemon verbena.
Steamed French beans and mangetout with a knob of butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D Seafood salad using tiger prawns, brown shrimps, rocket, baby plum tomatoes, celery, Romano peppers, cucumber, Halkidiki olives and salad onions, dressed with an olive oil, balsamic and garlic vinaigrette, topped with toasted pistachio nuts.
Water to wash down tablets.
 
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