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My blood sugar numbers are good since I started cutting my carbs. My normal morning fasting is between 104-115. I have not tested 2 hours after eating but one hour after I am usually around 140 so I think I am good there. I am sure I am not dehydrated (based on skin test and urine color...sorry if TMI) so I think maybe I…

Thanks. I am going to try adding more lower carb veggies and increasing my carbs to at least get nearer the 50 at a minimum. I know I feel much better without sugar (over 3 months no sugar) or bread and of course that lets out fast food too. I did have my goal set to 1.5 lbs per week but I have changed that to 1pd per week…

I do have avocado frequently as well as coconut oil and butter. All my meats are lean meats (except my breakfast sausage) . I do have to watch things that spike my blood sugar but I thought with all that fat and protein I should be not feeling hungry. I am wondering if it is not really hunger pains (cuz I can still have it…

Thanks Ladipoet for that information. the low carb tortillas I use are Mission (4 net carbs) and La Tortilla Factory (3 net carbs) and Mama Lupes (3 net carbs). The Mama Lupes are by far the best ones. I bought them at Netrition.com

KnitorMiss...I have been told at one point by my Dr that besides type 2 diabetes I have insulin resistance and metobolic syndrom. :( I would be interested in your comprehensive list if you can point me to it and any other info you have that has been working for you with insulin resistance. I never ate more then 1 Atkins…

Thank you everyone. Very helpful information. I did feel a slight increase in hunger but really nothing else . I didn't realize that about the ketostix so that is good to know. I guess as long as I am feeling good and not feeling unusually hungry that I am doing OK. I think I will steer clear of the Atkins bars and sugar…

Thanks everyone! I have only read the Atkins about net carbs so I am really pretty much a total novice at LC. KnitorMiss...I think you are on the right track about not subtracting the sugar alcohols. At least not anything with Malitol. I did not seem to have a problem with Erythritol but I guess the the only way I will…

Thanks. I have read while researching sugar alchohols. I am type 2 diabetic so I am gearing up to do an actual test. I will test my blood sugar before eating a bar with Malitol and then test again after eating it. If my blood sugar goes up...that is pretty much proof positive that my body is processing it like a carb.

I tried shakeology but it was way too expensive. I use Natures Way SPiro-tein shakes now. they are less then 1/5th the price of shakeology, filled with nutrition and they are low calorie.

I love Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp with Quinoa (could also use Tilapia, or Chicken) 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp olive or coconut oil 1 Bell Pepper ( I love pepper so I usually use a combo of red, green and orange bell peppers) 1 Onion 1 Tb Brown Sugar 1 can (14 oz) light coconut milk 1 Tb Fish sauce 1TB low sodium soy sauce 2 tsp…

What exactly is the MRC program? I am sure they must have something in my area but I have not heard of it?

You should probably get checked for low thyroid and diabetes or hypoglycemia. I would not eat a recovery meal before doing exercise. It seems like that might be too much to eat beforehand. I would suggest maybe just eating a piece of string cheese or a small bit of protein and then start with a less strenuous workout and…

I am on Synthroid also and just recently crossed from Pre-Diabetes into Type 2 Diabetes. My Dr said I have metabolic syndrome also . I have been really trying hard and have only lost 20 pounds since January 1st. It is really rough going so I am going to give this a try and hope it helps. Not only zigzagging, but actually…

I have still not started yet. I did not have time to read a bunch of the links I wanted to nor complete a spreadsheet for helping me determine at what calorie level to start. I am looking forward though to hopefully completing that this week and then giving this a try. It is nice to have the flexibility also for those…

I have to join the camp that likes the PB2. It is NOT the same as regular full fat peanut butter but it is good. I have made some up and used it for a sandwich but since I so seldom have a PB&J sandwich..I rather use the real thing. The PB2 though is awesome to use in cooking and baking and to add in protein shakes.

Many people on Weight Watchers have been using something like this for years. It was called the Wendy's plan. They use points instead of calories but the idea was the same. Wendy found that by varying her points and using a weekly point allowance rather then the same points (calories) per day, she got better results and…

I found this so inspiring and motivational that I posted it on my Facebook page so that I can easily watch it over and over. What a fantastic thing!