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General Tso's Meatballs - low carb/gluten free/soy free
Original recipe http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2013/04/general-tsos-meatballs-low-carb-gluten-free.html My adaptation Meatballs 1. I used 1/8 C flax and 1/8 C almond flour (for no particular reason other than i was almost out of almond flour) 2. I baked rather than frying the meatballs. Not afraid of fat as i eat LCHF,…
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No More Metformin for me
Had my 3-month check-up with the endocrinologist today. My A1c has remained at 5.2 (under 5.7 is desirable and "normal") even with a reduction in my Metformin dosage in February. My diabetes is by no means "cured", "reversed" or whatever other term quacks use to sell books, but it is now under "tight control" and I can…
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NSV - No More Meds!
Had my 3-month check-up with the endocrinologist today. My A1c has remained at 5.2 (under 5.7 is desirable and "normal") even with a reduction in my Metformin dosage in February. My diabetes is by no means "cured", "reversed" or whatever other term quacks use to sell books, but it is now under "tight control" and I can…
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What do i do with this?
I got a little carried away at a Mexican grocery and now find myself with something I have no idea how to cook and two other tiems where I'd appreciate new uses! Yucca - no idea why I purchased it and no idea what to do with it Chayote - I've used this once before as part of a stir-fry type meal. I thought it was good, but…
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Almost perfect :-)
Had my 6 month check up today and received almost all good news Starting weight - 322 6 months ago - 238 Now - 200.25 Verdict - Keep going! Onederland and the "overweight" category are next. Starting A1c - 7.3 6 months ago - 5.5 Now - 5.2 Verdict - Well within normal range. Continuing Metformin is completely up to me -…
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If you don't know where you are going
, you'll end up someplace else I've had some peopIe recently ask how I manage to stay consistent. It's simple (not easy, but simple)... I'm no longer very spontaneous, at least in the area of eating ;P No more "I don't care, where do you want to eat?" No more perusing the freezer for dinner ideas 10 minutes before dinner…
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No Grain Hot Cereal
I have a wheat intolerance, which eliminates a lot of standard breakfast options. I adore Cream of Wheat, which is no longer an option. I like oatmeal, but because I am diabetic, my blood sugar doesn't do well with that many carbs, especially first think in the morning. Add in that my gastro keeps nagging about fiber,…
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Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites
ZOMG - these were delicious! Next time, I'm trying a flavored cream cheese for strawberry cheesecake Makes 14 Cheesecake Bites Per serving (probably lower bc you aren't using all of the coating!) 93 calories 2 carbs (1 net carb) 9 g fat 1 g protein 1 g fiber Cheesecake Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt 1/4…
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NS Fitness Victory
My husband, great man that he is, does NOT understand flowers, frippery and landscaping in general. His philosophy is that weeds are pretty and concrete is even prettier. I, on the other hand, would like to be Martha Stewart but the spirit is willing while the flesh has been weak. Last year, at 322 pounds, with…
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First doctor's appointment since diagnosis
I joined MFP in October after seeing an old high school friend post about his success on Facebook. I never looked at it after joining. I was diagnosed as diabetic in January with a A1c of 7.3 Lipid panel results at that time were cholesterol 207, HDL 37, LDL 136, Triglycerides 169. My weight was 322. Constant back pain (2…
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Two NSV's in one day .... and then a third
This is shaping up to be my favorite day ... I might have to play the Lotto ;P #1: At the end of December, I was diagnosed with diabetes. While my evening blood sugar reading has been between 85-95 for some time, I've struggled to lower my morning reading below 100 consistently. FINALLY, this morning ... 87! #2. To…
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What's the point??
of the Splenda baking blends??? In comparing nutritional info, a serving is exactly 1/2 the calories/carbs etc of regular sugar or brown sugar. Sounds great until you realize that the serving size (.5 t) is also exactly 1/2 the recommended serving size (1t) of regular sugar or brown sugar. Comparing a teaspoon of Splenda…
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Reduced fat Reduced carbs potato salad
1 cup of regular potato salad has 358 calories 28g carbs, 21 g fat, 7 g protein and 3 g fiber 1 cup of this semi faux potato salad has 140 calories, 19g carbs, 4 g fat, 8g protein and 3 g fiber ..and it's tasty! Potato - New Red Skin, Small, 1 lb - quartered Hard Boiled Egg - Large, 4 egg Cauliflower - Raw, 0.5 head,…
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Baked Avocado Fries
I eat low-carb(diabetes) and gluten -free (celiac), so subbed some ingredients. Makes 2 servings Per Serving with my subs: 268 calories 12g carb 21g fat 13g protein 11g fiber 1/4 cup flour - I subbed golden flax meal....next time will sub almond or coconut flour .5 tsp kosher salt - I didn't use salt as the parm is salty…
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Fun (and effective) Wii workout game?
Any recommendations? I usually use the elliptical and some free weights, but want something to break up the monotony! Just Dance? Zumba? The Michael Jackson Experience? Something else????
