Last night, I fell off the low carb bandwagon! I was after a wonderful dinner of soup, part of a pork chop with green beans and corn, followed by a piece of papaya. Two hours later, when I checked my blood sugar levels, it was well under the "less than 180" guideline. It was more like half of that (93)! I didn't want to go to sleep and have low blood sugar, either, as that can be bad, too! So, I ate some yogurt with palm treacle instead of the spoon of jam I've been having with it, lately. Palm treacle is what we normally eat with yogurt, anyway, and it was lovely.
Now, if I had stopped there, it would have been fine. But, no. It triggered an urge to eat more! Ideally, what I should have eaten was a salad. Instead, I ate a piece of chocolate, a bowl of dry cereal, a bag of microwaved popcorn (yes, the entire bag!), AND a granola bar! Sigh. It was as if I couldn't stop eating! One of my friends had warned me that this could happen if I deprived myself too much of carbs. Well, I suppose it could have been worse! At least, I didn't bake a cake and eat it all, with the rest of the container of ice cream that's in the freezer! Got to look on the positive side of things, right?
Anyway, that was yesterday, this is today, and it is a new day. I can't undo yesterday or do it over again. I can only start from where I am and go forwards. So, I am back on the low carb way of eating, again.
I didn't go to sleep until almost 4:00 a.m., again, and, although I woke up at 8:30 a.m. to respond to my daughter's text (she was giving a presentation at work, today, and I wanted to wish her good luck), I went back to sleep and slept until almost 11:30 a.m. So, by the time I had a cup of tea, it was already noon; the cup of tea was my breakfast. I checked my sugar level before I had my lunch, and it was fine, well within what they should be (between 80 and 130; mine was 116). Lunch is a salad with some of the salmon I cooked last night:
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Today, I am grateful for:
- The sunny day
- Getting back up on the low carb wagon
- The blood sugar levels have been OK
- The doctor's office called to confirm Monday's appointment
- A new day/a new start
I'm waiting for M to arrive so I can have him check the windows and plant the seedlings. Dinner will be soup and the rest of the piece of salmon with vegetables.
How is your Friday coming along?
It can be really difficult to maintain a steady blood sugar level, so I think you're doing really well, even with her ocassional blip. I'm tying to be careful wih carbs and general over eating and I almost caved last night and had chocolate (although, I know I wouldn't have just stopped at that!). I'll see how I get on today? as I had quite a sleepless night, with Lily being ill and I could just do with a bar of chocolate right now. X
ReplyDeleteJules, I'm sorry to hear that Lily is ill. I hope it isn't anything serious and that she will recover quickly. I hope you hold up well; it can be so hard when a child is ill. Have a piece of fruit instead of a bar of chocolate! It is what I should have done, last night, but, that's hind sight for you. I've been good today, though. Had a very healthy dinner (soup, salmon, vegetables) and will have a piece of fruit before I go to sleep.
DeleteI'm not good on a low carb diet so I couldn't manage as you do. Do you find the meals you are eating satisfying or do you crave lots of carbs?
ReplyDeleteFor the most part, the meals I am eating are satisfying, and I do allow myself a slice of bread or a little rice, on occasion, but, I need to learn to make substitutes - complex carbs like whole wheat bread and brown rice instead of white bread and white rice, for example. Also, I think I am missing my curries, but, for some odd reason, I find it easier to eat Western style food without bread or potatoes, than Sri Lankan food without rice or roti (flat bread). And I miss my desserts!
DeleteI think we all have those carb overload days. I am on such a restricted carb way of eating that when I go off, I really go off. I do find when I keep my carbs 25 grams per day or under and zero added sugar I don't really want them. But I do miss the convenience of a sandwich occasionally.
ReplyDeleteI need to learn what is a good amount of carbs for me and how to reintroduce curries into my menu without going overboard with the rice! I really need to learn to like cauliflower rice!
DeleteI know that feeling of wanting to eat everything in sight, provided that it is not the best choice. It usually comes when I am tired. Anyway you are right not to be concerned and just go back on your diet. I just hope you really enjoyed what you ate!
ReplyDeleteDH has gone on a business trip and I came with him to stay with our son and family in the meantime. The sunny mild weather was great for our 100 mile drive yesterday and great today for his flights. The forecast for tomorrow is not so good! Oh well, one can hope for an easier weather spell than indicated.
Bushlady, I think it was stress-related eating. I guess the open window business stressed me. Often, when I am stressed about something, I lose my appetite, but, afterwards, when I am getting over the stress, I tend to eat! Some people drink, others smoke, I eat! LOL! Actually, I didn't even enjoy what I ate, all that much, because, I was feeling bad about eating it in the first place! :p
DeleteThat's nice that you get to visit with your son and family while your DH is on a business trip. No doubt your granddaughter will enjoy having her grandma with her (not sure if she calls you Grandma or Nana; I called my grandmother Granny, but I don't think too many people use that form of address, anymore).
You did the right thing, Bless. You didn't beat yourself up over it and got right back up again. One small misstep will not bring about failure. Your numbers have shown you that. You have done very well. I hope you enjoyed the treat.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan. Except, I didn't even enjoy the treat all that much because I was feeling guilty and berating myself even as I was eating it! And I am finding out just how easy it is to go off the diet after you've done it once! :o
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