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I said that too...before I was diagnosed with diabetes. Fruits mean something very different for me now, as they can spike my blood sugar. Whole grain and pastas...no longer an option. Trust me when I say, I looked at the "low carb" thing like you did at one time. I had friends who did the Atkins diet and I thought they…

Sounds delish! I won't be eating it because I know it wouldn't be good for me personally. That being said, I'm glad it's MY decision to make. :wink: Life is about choices. Yay!

I would log it and get as close as possible to the description, even if it doesn't seem like much. My purpose for logging food is so I can be real with myself about what I'm eating. It wasn't easy for me at first, but I had lied to myself for so long by minimizing what I ate, that I stopped caring. That's over for me. :)

It's hard to know where your carbs are coming from because we can't see your food diary. The key for me was knowing where my carbs were hiding. Carrots for example are tricky...baby carrots are higher in sugar (carbs) than big carrots. Pretty much anything that glazes or becomes sweeter when you heat it is a clue that it's…

Good for you! You are stronger than you know. It's your life...you control it, it doesn't control you. :wink:

"If you keep this up, you will be diabetic by the time you're 40."

Mushroom Skewers Recipe makes 4 servings 1/2 tablespoon harissa (a Moroccan Red Pepper Sauce) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 8 ounces baby portobello mushrooms, halved lengthwise Whisk the harissa, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and oregano together in a medium bowl. Add the…

That's fantastic! I'm in need for some low carb ideas! What works for you?

Lookin good! :D

Yay shorts! You look amazing!

This is my favorite Message Board topic of all time! Wuh wuh wow! :D

You look great! Good for you! Thanks for the motivation! :)

I'm on a low carb lifestyle change as of this week. I'm not calling it a diet because for me, this has to be permanent. I already feel better, and my craving for carbs is not nearly as bad as it used to be when I ate them. I'm telling you this, because I was a carb freak! I am also a serious chocoholic, so for me to feel…

I figured it out! Adjusted my carbs to 90.

Love this, not only for the motivation it gives me, but for the reminder that we may change the hope in others! Thanks for posting! :)

You look terrific! Keep up the good work! You motivate me! :)

I too need to adjust my settings. I need to limit my carbs to 100 per day. I can't find where to do that. Can you help?