Re: [diabetes Eating carbs

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In a message dated 11/1/2002 6:26:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,

onelvlady@... writes:

> My goal is to be able to eat like you do - small portions of whatever I

> want

I wasn't going to share this with the group, but now I will.

When hubby and I went to lunch today, one of the specials was meatloaf,

mashed potatoes and broccoli casserole. It was cold outside and I wanted

comfort food, so I ordered the meatloaf. I did get the mashed potatoes, but

substituted mixed veggies for the casserole. I forgot to tell her " no

gravy " , so the meatloaf and potatoes had gravy on them. I ate all the

meatloaf but left part of the potatoes. I told hubby that my bg's would

probably be high. The meal was good, just what I needed. After eating, I

did go shopping - walked up and down the escalator a couple of times. Two

hours later, bg's were 72. I could not believe that so checked again and got

a reading of 79.

I would never eat this kind of meal unless I knew I would be doing some type

of exercise afterwards.

Hugs

Eunice

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In a message dated 11/1/2002 7:04:52 PM Eastern Standard Time,

onelvlady@... writes:

>

> in the 4 months that I have been diagnosed as diabetic, I have NEVER

> had a reading of 72 or 79. I never go under 100, usually way over that

> even

> if I don't eat most of the day.

>

I don't think I have ever been under 100 in 2 years that i have been

diabetic.

What am I doing wrong? I don't eat many carbs and even when I eat protein my

count doesn't go that low.

Betty

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In a message dated 11/1/2002 7:05:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,

onelvlady@... writes:

> Why do you think that you are able to eat so many foods ? Why are your BGs

> so much lower than the rest of us?

>

I really don't know the answer. When I decided I wanted off meds, I was

eating less carbs, but after losing about 25 lbs, I started getting lows

about every two hours. That is when my doctor took me off the meds. Since

then, I've gradually added more carbs, but it seems like in the past month or

so, I need more carbs but with less exercise. I know it doesn't make sense,

but I'm not complaining. I do eat small portions 4 or 5 times a day. The

first year I was diagnosed, I wasn't serious about diabetes, did not test,

did not keep records. When I decided I wanted off the meds, I started

keeping better records, testing at least twice a day, sometimes 3 times if I

have a " new " food. Since I've started keeping records, I've only had two

readings above 200. I went to a Christmas party, ate a slice of apple pie

and no exercise after eating. My bg's were 238. The next morning, my

fasting bg's were 68. The other reading was 215 after dinner and the next

morning my fasting was 77. I have never had a fasting reading over 105 since

I've been testing - most of the time high 70's to low 90's.

When I started losing weight, I still ate carbs. I was also drinking a lot

of hot green tea, don't know if this had anything to do with my weight loss

or not. I lost about 2 lbs per week, except for a few weeks when I was

eating more protein and less carbs. That did not work for me.

You may want to add more carbs into your meals and see what happens. I don't

count carbs, calories, etc, so I really don't know how many carbs I eat. I

do know I eat smaller portions. For instance, if I'm at a dinner where they

have macaroni/cheese, I'll have a spoonful. I don't need the large amount of

food that I was eating before diabetes. A spoonful of blackberry cobbler, a

bite or two of a slice of pie or cake satisfies me. When I bake cookies,

I'll eat part of one cookie, then later (maybe an hour), I'll eat the rest of

it.

Just take it one day at a time. If you get a high reading, don't let it

stress you. That will only lead to the next reading being high. If you do

get a high reading, then have lower carbs for the next meal. I hope this

information helps. You will reach your weight goal and your bg's will get to

normal. Just don't let it stress you.

Hugs

Eunice

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In a message dated 11/1/2002 7:37:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,

txswtthang@... writes:

> You don't get shaky with bg's in the 70's?

I don't get shaky until my bg's are in the 60's, then I think it is because I

realize that that number may be a little low. Since I was going to continue

shopping today, I ate a couple pieces of hard candy. I always keep candy

with me.

Eunice

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Eunice, I am going to try just doing the very small portions like you did.

I will try it and test after. I am assuming that you had bites of the bad

stuff and small portions of the good stuff. Did you eat until you were

comfortable?

Betty

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In a message dated 11/1/2002 8:15:49 PM Eastern Standard Time,

thebetzz@... writes:

> bites of the bad

> stuff and small portions of the good stuff. Did you eat until you were

> comfortable?

>

Hi Betty,

That is the way I would eat. Maybe more carbs if I was going to exercise

after eating. Eat until you are comfortable. Don't overeat, which is what I

did before diabetes.

Some things I do:

I don't eat breakfast until around 10:30 or 11:00, so I check email, read the

paper, drink coffee before breakfast. After breakfast, I do the housework.

After lunch, I find something to do such as yardwork, going for a walk or

finishing up housework. As I said, my dinner is light carbs, usually a salad

with protein. I do not want to do more exercise after eating dinner.

Something that I have been eating recently and is really good. I buy the

pre-cooked chicken breasts (Sam's Club) and the frozen veggies. I'll saute

the veggies in olive oil. I thaw the chicken, then cut it up and heat it

with the veggies. Sometimes I'll add garlic and/or soy sauce to this. Makes

a great meal.

Keep us posted.

Hugs

Eunice

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Eunice, in the 4 months that I have been diagnosed as diabetic, I have NEVER

had a reading of 72 or 79. I never go under 100, usually way over that even

if I don't eat most of the day.

Why do you think that you are able to eat so many foods ? Why are your BGs

so much lower than the rest of us?

As I said before, I am incredibly carb resistant right now. I eat very,

very low carb. Do you think eating low carb causes more carb resistance?

If so, how will I ever be able to work more carbs back into my WOE?????

I really would love to be able to eat more normally. I hit a weight plateau

and stayed at the same wight for 3-4 weeks. So, for the last 3 days, I have

been eating zero carbs and the weight has started to come off again. It is

an extremely difficult way to go but I am determined to get the weight off

so my BG numbers will be lower. I went frm an Ac1 upon diagnosis of 9.4 to

6.3, three months later. I still want to go lower.

Re: RE: [diabetes Eating carbs

In a message dated 11/1/2002 6:26:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,

onelvlady@... writes:

> My goal is to be able to eat like you do - small portions of whatever I

> want

I wasn't going to share this with the group, but now I will.

When hubby and I went to lunch today, one of the specials was meatloaf,

mashed potatoes and broccoli casserole. It was cold outside and I wanted

comfort food, so I ordered the meatloaf. I did get the mashed potatoes,

but

substituted mixed veggies for the casserole. I forgot to tell her " no

gravy " , so the meatloaf and potatoes had gravy on them. I ate all the

meatloaf but left part of the potatoes. I told hubby that my bg's would

probably be high. The meal was good, just what I needed. After eating, I

did go shopping - walked up and down the escalator a couple of times. Two

hours later, bg's were 72. I could not believe that so checked again and

got

a reading of 79.

I would never eat this kind of meal unless I knew I would be doing some

type

of exercise afterwards.

Hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

Eunice,

You don't get shaky with bg's in the 70's? I guess mine have been

so high in the past that 70's are a shock to my body. I get all

shaky and weak if they are that low. Good job for you to be able to

eat that meal and keep your sugars down. WTG.

Kim

> In a message dated 11/1/2002 6:26:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> onelvlady@l... writes:

>

> > My goal is to be able to eat like you do - small portions of

whatever I

> > want

>

> I wasn't going to share this with the group, but now I will.

>

> When hubby and I went to lunch today, one of the specials was

meatloaf,

> mashed potatoes and broccoli casserole. It was cold outside and I

wanted

> comfort food, so I ordered the meatloaf. I did get the mashed

potatoes, but

> substituted mixed veggies for the casserole. I forgot to tell

her " no

> gravy " , so the meatloaf and potatoes had gravy on them. I ate all

the

> meatloaf but left part of the potatoes. I told hubby that my bg's

would

> probably be high. The meal was good, just what I needed. After

eating, I

> did go shopping - walked up and down the escalator a couple of

times. Two

> hours later, bg's were 72. I could not believe that so checked

again and got

> a reading of 79.

>

> I would never eat this kind of meal unless I knew I would be doing

some type

> of exercise afterwards.

>

> Hugs

> Eunice

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Eunice, Betty and I want to know yur secret????????

Re: RE: [diabetes Eating carbs

In a message dated 11/1/2002 7:04:52 PM Eastern Standard Time,

onelvlady@... writes:

>

> in the 4 months that I have been diagnosed as diabetic, I have NEVER

> had a reading of 72 or 79. I never go under 100, usually way over that

> even

> if I don't eat most of the day.

>

I don't think I have ever been under 100 in 2 years that i have been

diabetic.

What am I doing wrong? I don't eat many carbs and even when I eat protein

my

count doesn't go that low.

Betty

[Guest guest]

Hi Eunice,

I am going to try what you do.

So you try doing some kind of activity after you eat a meal with more carbs.

Right? If you don't want to do something after you eat, you eat a very low

carb meal.

I usually walk 30 minutes a day and it is before breakfast. Actually I don't

even like eating breakfast. So putting it off till later would work for me.

It could be brunch.

I am going to start this today. I had coffee so far.

I will let you know how I make out and I appreciate your sharing.

Betty

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In a message dated 11/2/2002 8:43:45 AM Eastern Standard Time,

thebetzz@... writes:

> If you don't want to do something after you eat, you eat a very low

> carb meal

Hi Betty,

That is correct. My motto is " If I want carbs, I have to work for them. "

Some people can exercise before eating and that will help to reduce their

bg's. Doesn't work for me. My exercise has to be after I eat.

We all have to find the right combination that works for us. I never tell

anyone how or what to eat. I only share what works for me. I hope this plan

works for you. Do keep us posted.

Hugs

Eunice

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In a message dated 11/2/2002 4:08:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,

cld60@... writes:

> 120.she is like 115 or something

Hi Sussie,

My weight has stabilized at around 120. I wouldn't mind losing about 4 lbs,

but my doctors are satisfied with my weight now.

hugs

Eunice

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In a message dated 11/2/2002 4:07:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,

cld60@... writes:

> Aren't u really thin now?

Hi Sussie,

I am fairly thin, actually skinny compared to my before weight. I have my

before and after pictures on the diabetes website as a constant reminder.

hugs

Eunice

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In a message dated 11/2/2002 4:07:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,

cld60@... writes:

> you eat just a little bit of food that your body

> needs..

>

I don't eat as much food as I did, but I do eat snacks between meals.

Sometimes it may be part of a cookie or part of an ice cream bar. I never

eat " the whole thing " anymore. Even when I eat yogurt, I only have part of a

cup and I mix that with whipped cream or cottage cheese.

Eunice

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Eunice,

Aren't u really thin now? You do not have much body fat and I think that

may be the key..you eat just a little bit of food that your body

needs..

sus

-----Original Message-----

From: ERWachter@...

Just take it one day at a time. If you get a high reading, don't let it

stress you. That will only lead to the next reading being high. If you

do

get a high reading, then have lower carbs for the next meal. I hope this

information helps. You will reach your weight goal and your bg's will

get to

normal. Just don't let it stress you.

Hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

I think that we all are just too overweight...Eunice is not 150 lbs or

130 lbs or even 120.she is like 115 or something.very slim..I think that

I keep saying that I want 150 as my goal but maybe that's too fat?? I

only wear size six shoe and im very small boned...so maybe my goal is

130 or 120.?

sussie

-----Original Message-----

From: ERWachter@...

Hi Betty,

That is correct. My motto is " If I want carbs, I have to work for

them. "

Some people can exercise before eating and that will help to reduce

their

bg's. Doesn't work for me. My exercise has to be after I eat.

We all have to find the right combination that works for us. I never

tell

anyone how or what to eat. I only share what works for me. I hope this

plan

works for you. Do keep us posted.

Hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

I would LOVE to see 150. When I was last weighed, I was at 228, up from 178.

My goals are going to be in little bites for right now. I want to get back to

200 and then go from there.

Love, Debbie

RE: RE: [diabetes Eating carbs

I think that we all are just too overweight...Eunice is not 150 lbs or

130 lbs or even 120.she is like 115 or something.very slim..I think that

I keep saying that I want 150 as my goal but maybe that's too fat?? I

only wear size six shoe and im very small boned...so maybe my goal is

130 or 120.?

sussie

-----Original Message-----

From: ERWachter@...

Hi Betty,

That is correct. My motto is " If I want carbs, I have to work for

them. "

Some people can exercise before eating and that will help to reduce

their

bg's. Doesn't work for me. My exercise has to be after I eat.

We all have to find the right combination that works for us. I never

tell

anyone how or what to eat. I only share what works for me. I hope this

plan

works for you. Do keep us posted.

Hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

Debbie...

Stay motivated and remember we are all pulling for you!

I was 180 and LOVE being 150. Hope for a day when I'm 130 but have

lived a little over a year at this weight and have learned to deal

with it.

Just do it a little at a time and keep your bsg's in check - 1st

priority there!

Good luck

Ann

> I would LOVE to see 150. When I was last weighed, I was at 228, up

from 178. My goals are going to be in little bites for right

now. I want to get back to 200 and then go from there.

>

> Love, Debbie

>

[Guest guest]

Debbie, You can do it! watch the carbs and walk. It worked for me. I lost almost

80 pounds in 10 months and have kept it off for 3 years so far. Walking works

for me!

Patti~

Re: [diabetes Eating carbs

Debbie...

Stay motivated and remember we are all pulling for you!

I was 180 and LOVE being 150. Hope for a day when I'm 130 but have

lived a little over a year at this weight and have learned to deal

with it.

Just do it a little at a time and keep your bsg's in check - 1st

priority there!

Good luck

Ann

> I would LOVE to see 150. When I was last weighed, I was at 228, up

from 178. My goals are going to be in little bites for right

now. I want to get back to 200 and then go from there.

>

> Love, Debbie

>

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I'm gonna do it, I know I can, with such support as I am getting from you

wonderful people on my lists!

Love, Debbie

Re: [diabetes Eating carbs

Debbie...

Stay motivated and remember we are all pulling for you!

I was 180 and LOVE being 150. Hope for a day when I'm 130 but have

lived a little over a year at this weight and have learned to deal

with it.

Just do it a little at a time and keep your bsg's in check - 1st

priority there!

Good luck

Ann

> I would LOVE to see 150. When I was last weighed, I was at 228, up

from 178. My goals are going to be in little bites for right

now. I want to get back to 200 and then go from there.

>

> Love, Debbie

>

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To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

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Hope you come back soon!

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In a message dated 11/2/2002 11:56:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,

PLinderman@... writes:

>

> Debbie, You can do it! watch the carbs and walk. It worked for me. I lost

> almost 80 pounds in 10 months and have kept it off for 3 years so far.

> Walking works for me!

> Patti~

>

Wow Patti, that is great. I am envious. LOL

Betty

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In a message dated 11/3/2002 1:54:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Debstar1962@... writes:

>

>

> I also ordered the Food Mover, and I'm very excited about

> that. I'm sure it will help me loads with my eating habits.

>

Let us know how you like it. I was thinking about purchasing it.

Betty

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I'm gonna keep walking. When my kids are off school, it is something they can do

with me too!

I also ordered the Food Mover, and I'm very excited about that.

I'm sure it will help me loads with my eating habits.

Love, Debbie

Re: Re: [diabetes Eating carbs

In a message dated 11/2/2002 11:56:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,

PLinderman@... writes:

>

> Debbie, You can do it! watch the carbs and walk. It worked for me. I lost

> almost 80 pounds in 10 months and have kept it off for 3 years so far.

> Walking works for me!

> Patti~

>

Wow Patti, that is great. I am envious. LOL

Betty

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Re: Re: [diabetes Eating carbs

In a message dated 11/2/2002 11:56:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,

PLinderman@... writes:

>

> Debbie, You can do it! watch the carbs and walk. It worked for me. I lost

> almost 80 pounds in 10 months and have kept it off for 3 years so far.

> Walking works for me!

> Patti~

>

I cut way back on my white carbs and lost bout 40 pounds but now I'm at a

stand still with a weight of 300 pounds. You said walking works for you...how

often and far do you walk a day. I also walk but maybe not enough.

God bless

Carol S.

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Carol,

I started out with 1 mile in am after bf and 1 mile at night after dinner. I

would do it during the week. Take weekends off. This would kinda regulate me so

my sugar would burn even with out walking(on weekends) How much and far do you

walk?

~**~

Re: Re: [diabetes Eating carbs

In a message dated 11/2/2002 11:56:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,

PLinderman@... writes:

>

> Debbie, You can do it! watch the carbs and walk. It worked for me. I lost

> almost 80 pounds in 10 months and have kept it off for 3 years so far.

> Walking works for me!

> Patti~

>

I cut way back on my white carbs and lost bout 40 pounds but now I'm at a

stand still with a weight of 300 pounds. You said walking works for you...how

often and far do you walk a day. I also walk but maybe not enough.

God bless

Carol S.