Insulin Resistant diet

You may miss pasta a whole lot longer... it's the reason for your IR and your weight gain. I'm IR too, but getting much lower carbs daily. If you are interested in reading a little science, but written so we can understand it - here is a good link
http://www.fitbomb.com/p/why-i-eat-paleo.html#part2

Your husband will need to understand that you need to do this or else he won't have a wife, or a mother for his child. Sounds dramatic, but it's true.

Good luck in your journey.

Try Shirataki noodles. They have virtually no calories and a extremely low carb count. You can find them in chinese stores. I'm sure if you substitute them with pasta it will be almost the same but guilt free.

I'm a pastaholic too and also insulin resistant. I treat myself once or twice a month to Barilla Plus pasta or egg noodles. They are lower carb options but you still feel like you are eating what you like and they really taste good too. Just remember your serving sizes and skip the garlic bread and other carbs that usually go along with pasta meals. Add a bunch of veggies to the mix to help balance it out and fill you up so you don't overeat.

I am also IR. I used to miss pasta, so so much, but I eventually found other loves that replaced it...bread and potatoes are still hard for me to resist...

I also know how hard it is to adapt to a new lifestyle when those around you don't have to. I know it can be hard, but eventually you will find a routine that works for you - and once you really start seeing results it will make it all feel worth it. Just keep your eye on the goals you set and be sure to find ways to reward yourself once you meet them - it makes everything a lot more fun!

Good luck!!

I am insulin resistant as well. Ive noticed that the more I deny myself something that I really want, the more I crave it and the more likely I am to have a moment of weakness and give in to my craving. Pasta is also my downfall (I swear I was Italian in another life as I could literally LIVE on pasta). The best thing you can do for yourself is to allow yourself whatever it is you crave in moderation. I understand trying to space out your carbs to keep your sugars steady, but occasionally (maybe once a week or so), cut some carbs from your meals/snacks earlier in the day and save them for dinner so you can have your pasta and still stay under your goal. When I do eat pasta, I try to mix it with lots of fresh veggies so that I still get a filling portion, but with less carbs. I might use a linguine or penne and use marinara sauce instead of spaghetti sauce and add in broccoli, baby carrots, fresh mushrooms, etc. Thankfully, my husband isn't a picky eater and will eat pretty much whatever I fix for dinner. He understands my need to change my diet, and is willing to make it a household lifestyle change. We can all stand to eat a little healthier. And my 6yo daughter LOVES veggies and fruits. The key to getting everyone else on board, is to start small. If you try to change everything at once, it becomes overwhelming for everyone and you will meet with more resistance from your husband and son as far as changing their diets. Good luck and dont give up!

I am insulin resistant and join the club of low or no starches! I LOVE pasta too!
I use the whole wheat but only eat it a few times a year as a treat. What is the dreamfields pasta everyone is talking about and
where do you find it? What do you mean only 5 grams of pasta digested?
Thanks

I allow myself one day a week (the day after my weigh in day) to eat what I want regardless of calories, carbs or what not. You would think that it would be difficult to recover from that but it hasn't been for me. And even knowing I can eat as much of whatever I want, I still don't eat as much as I did when I wasn't watching my eating habit.

Hi, totally understand your love of pasta - good suggestions here for alternatives! You might not believe it now but trust me, one day you'll miss it less. Your appetite will change.

Being insulin resistant isn't the end of the world. I think you should allow yourself an occasional splurge - plan it, look forward to it, have a little less than you usually do but really enjoy it. And then move on. Do a little extra exercise the next day to compensate, stay low carb for the rest of the week. As long as you're not lapsing into "treating yourself" every day, you can still knock IR on the head!!