Yummy! Lamb is one of my favourite meats but I only like it fresh. Kebabs are best for me but my BBQ is loaded with snow right now so ... I do make a yummy lamb, grain and mushroom pilaf though. I may do that this weekend.

I still have very little appetite but have solved the TMI problem with Fibre1 and flax meal. ;) FBGL is acceptable although still running a tad low - 3.2 this morning. My glyburide pills are very small but I may experiment with cutting them in half - I have a pill cutting gadget somewhere.

Today I will have a sturdy breakfast before I drive to Kingston to pick up a large fabric donation. I will be in a Super Store and may check out lamb. I will avoid those darn PC Hot Cross buns with "twice the raisins" although I'm sure they'd tempt my finicky appetite.

TGIF! Let's try for "me time" this weekend!

Well, I've decided to give up processed foods except for cheese. I think they are causing me problems. And think I have to stick to the lower carbs of Atkins Induction for a while.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Weight is still stuck at 190 - I swear there are walls in weightloss every ten pounds. It took me months to get below 200!

I enjoyed my Kingston trip yesterday and the shopping in the SuperStore. I was not even tempted to go to the Chinese Buffet but bought myself a vegetarian spring roll from the sushi bar and some lovely blueberries for lunch. I also treated myself to a lobster tail for dinner last night but was a bit disappointed. Frozen is just not the same as fresh!

If enough snow melts off the BBQ today, I may grill a marinated pork tenderloin tonight. I think I'm getting my enthusiasm for cooking back - I've missed it!

Ruthie Great accomplishment yesterday not being tempted by the Chinese Buffet. Looks like you finally got things working for you again. Good for you. You got me wanting to cook up some protein foods for my Atkin's Induction. Going to beauty shop and then to store to stock up on some roasts and pork etc and then cook them.

I'm off to a good start with AI and going to get me some veggies I can use as what I call finger salads. I've got my motivation back for this now to just keep it.

Have a great Saturday everybody.

Time change and weight change. I'm finally in the 180's.

Originally Posted by Ruthxxx:
Time change and weight change. I'm finally in the 180's.

You inspire me, if you can do it, I can do it. Thanks Ruth.
Trish, I will join you on induction. Had an induction breakfast. Don't forget the flax meal "muffin in a minute" which is suitable for induction, if you need some toast. You can smear it with cream cheese!

Tonight the neighbours are coming for supper. I will do the lamb chops on the grill, and am making celeriac soup, and roast veggies. Hmm, dessert, cheesecake or something else?
Am also going to try a muffin recipe, made with ground almonds, no flour and carob. Had a couple last night at a house concert we went to. Was nice to be able to enjoy a baked good for a change. They were sweetened with agave nectar, and were quite nice. Would be even better with chocolate.

Have been off this weekend, lots of sleeping, some time with DH. Some painting done, went to yoga etc. So a good weekend all round.
Have a great Sunday friends.

Originally Posted by Ruthxxx:
Time change and weight change. I'm finally in the 180's.

:bravo::cp: CONGRATULATIONS!!! Very happy for you Ruthie!!!

Sorry Madeleine I haven't been successful doing Atkins Induction yet. Ended up just trying to stay within 30 carbs, but went over a bit. 30 grams is what Dr. Bernstein recommends and for now I'm working to stay around that number. Will see. I seem to be hungry and not sure why.

I read that Metformin is supposed to suppress the appetite, so I've decided to up it to 1500 mg. When I asked the doc during DH last appt, he said I could go up as high as 2000 mg as long as I could handle it. So I took some of my 1000 mg and split them so I can see if the added 500 mg a day helps me. I have read some people say that they had to go to 2000 mg per day. If I have to do that, I will. I also read that Metformin works better with low carb so I really don't want the doc to take me off of it.

In the latest book I read "Life Without Bread" he recommends not going over 72 g of carbs to lose weight and says that will get your bs down to an average of 127 mg/dl. Well, I want better than 127 mg/dl. Also read that a woman said that until she got her FBS under 100, she wasn't able to lose weight. The book also talks about all the benefits of low carb dieting. So I know that 1) I need to low carb to get my FBS below 100 and 2) the Metformin will work better with the low carb eating. So goal for now is to keep carbs between 20 -30 grams daily.

Madeleine I have made those muffins with half flaxseed and half almond flour and they were good. Never used the agave nectar. Saw it the last time I was at the Health Food store. Do you use more or less than other sweetners and how does it affect the BS. I use Stevia since it is supposed to be good for lowering BS as well. I heard of someone who said she raised it and when she walked out the door that she would grab a leaf and chew it. Enjoy your company.

Saw lamb in the grocery store yesterday and almost took a chance and buy some, but chickened out.

Hope everyone has a great Sunday.

Well, I need to pay more attention. I had a stomach bug yesterday and did not eat much for supper - a slice of rye bread with Laughing Cow and two sliced olives is pretty sparse. Should have cut the glyburide at bedtime but didn't. My BGL was 2.7 this morning, way too low. USA 48.8. It's strange but I felt just fine.

I really must get a handle on this food thing. I really have no appetite and am going to have to "force feed" myself. The only thing that seems feasible is to do the frozen dinner thing as I just cannot work up enthusiasm for real cooking. Today I am going to force myself to make (and eat) a chicken noodle/veggie soup and will prep some raw veggies and dip to add to my evening meal. I need a cook - or my mother!

This too shall pass - I hope!

Ruth Yes you do need a cook. If we lived closer, maybe I could learn to cook again. You do get out of the habit. I'm trying to learn to cook from scratch again.

I put a beef roast on to cook this morning. Finally got one to cook the way DH and I like it. Strange for years I tried to learn to cook it like deceased hubby's Mother (you could slice hers for a sandwich), but never was able to cook one that way until I married Tony. Tony likes his cooked like I do where it just falls apart. Finally today I got this one cooked the way. Will have that and finger salad or raw asparagus, celery and radishes. We have to go to get prescriptions today at Walmart. I may pick up a pork roast to cook as well.

I think I'm going to skip Atkins Induction and go on to OWL because I never make it through AI. It is about getting the FBG down to normal. I am going to try to keep the carbs around 30 grams.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

:congrat: RUTH ~ congrats on getting into the 180's -- you have battled away and are being rewarded for it; seems the meds have helped a bit warding off hunger too and that is nice too.

My PC has been giving me such a hard time that I was only able to get one post done before it froze up or jammed on me. Will make this quick before anything happens. We have had lots of :sunny: here and the snow is melting (the roads in front are clear right now too); what a blessing for above 0 C temps here this month. One days got up to at least 50 F.

Have been resting my legs and am starting to feel better; three days in a row with no pain. So we got lots done here today; laundry, changed & washed the bed linens; cut DH's hair; did my hair along with shower, etc (I was able to lean on my Geri-chair to take weight off my knees and had no pain getting in and out of the shower today). I had been washing my hair in the sink and doing sponge baths for a while. Gee, when you have injuries you sure miss the basics like getting in and out of a tub/shower.

Have been eating really well too; made steak and veggie-mushroom medley for dinner tonight (have leftovers for tomorrow too). I am really seeing a difference by staying away from the salty snacks. Have been doing a lot of reading in the evenings, but enjoying that too.

Hope you all are well; have a wonderful week ladies ... Rosebud :flow2:

Rosebud So glad you are feeling better. Glad your temp is getting warmer where you are. Sounds like you have things together in eating department. Sorry about the PC. Terrible when one doesn't work right.

I think I've not been drinking enough water. I've had more water today and only ate 2 meals. Awfully tired today though. Didn't sleep really good night before last with the time change. Also uping my Metformin may be helping with my appetite. Had 30 g carbs today.

Hello everyone!
I've been reading your posts and am encouraged by you. I don't really have a lot to report on myself though. I am having my diabetes education class on Thursday. Something to look forward to. My mind has been occupied with thoughts of my son who is a Marine in Okinawa. I'm concerned of the radiation there now, but I am thankful to God that he is safe. Tsunami did hit his island, but everyone is safe. Hope you all have a great day today.

Good Morning Ladies and gentlemen if there are any lurking.

Things are finally getting back to somewhat normal here. Sorry I have been MIA but just too much happening and no time to post or even read.

I was going to start on South Beach, but think I will try to do Atkins with 30 grams carbs after reading all the posts. I forgot about the one minute muffins. They have really helped me previously especially in the mornings, and that will help me alot sticking to plan.

Congrats Ruth with the weight loss.
Rosebud I'm glad your starting to feel better.
Madeline, happy for you that things may be getting better with DD.
Mamaduck, prayers for you DS and good luck at your class.

Weather is getting better here. Might make it up to 50 today so that should melt some of this snow. I haven't been able to make it to the composter at all this winter, the snow drifts have covered it.

Have a great day everyone :carrot:

The geese are flying north today so there is a hope of spring! Some snowdrops have poked up through the ice and snow and are looking just great in the sunshine. My composter is still under a snowbank too, Lindyloo. We're going to 9C/48F today so more melting will happen.

BGL was a tad low again this morning despite carbs last night. It may be time to cut the glyburide. I seem to be getting a bit of appetite back. The Good Food Box today had lovely green beans and mushrooms so I am planning lamb chops to have with them. I had a salad of thinly sliced celery dressed with lemon and sesame oil with my salmon sandwich just now so I am eating better. Now to increase the water!