Best Day Ever!

[ShottleBop]

I think today has been my best day since I was diagnosed:

Time BG Tags
02:06AM 80 mg/dL
04:19AM 76 mg/dL
06:36AM 84 mg/dL FBG, Before Breakfast*
08:27AM 92 mg/dL After Breakfast 2 Hr Pp, Before Snack+
10:06AM 98 mg/dL After Snack 1 1/2 Hr Pp
01:10PM 87 mg/dL Before Lunch**
02:25PM 93 mg/dL After Lunch 1 Hr Pp
03:37PM 90 mg/dL After Lunch 2 Hr Pp
Walk, Gin
06:21PM 73 mg/dL Before Snack***
07:21PM 73 mg/dL Before Dinner****
08:27PM 94 mg/dL After Dinner 1 Hr Pp
Glass Red Wine
09:29PM 93 mg/dL After Dinner 2 Hr Pp
11:55PM 85 mg/dL Bedtime

Average: 86.

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* Avocado, Designer Whey protein shake (with almond milk), MCT Oil
+ Walnuts
** Pepperoni, two hard-boiled eggs with pesto, SF jello, macadamias, 1/2 oz. baking chocolate
*** Almonds
**** Grilled salmon over mixed green with tomatoes and radishes, dressed with creamy cucumber dressing

[Abra]

That is freakin' awesome, congratulations!

[davef]

Congratulations, days like that make the work worthwhile

[yannah]

wow, awsome, I have never had a day even close.

[Granny Shanny]

Way to go, ShottleBop! http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/sneezytwo/clap.gif http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/sneezytwo/clap.gif http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/sneezytwo/clap.gif

[vol1]

Congratulations. :)

[Josselyn]

You're doing an OUTSTANDING job of controlling your BG, ShottleBop.
You are an inspiration.

You must be thrilled...and with good reason.
Cheers! :party:

[pennylwhite]

:) have you lost weight and changed your excersize routine in these successful months?I think today has been my best day since I was diagnosed:

Time BG Tags
02:06AM 80 mg/dL
04:19AM 76 mg/dL
06:36AM 84 mg/dL FBG, Before Breakfast*
08:27AM 92 mg/dL After Breakfast 2 Hr Pp, Before Snack+
10:06AM 98 mg/dL After Snack 1 1/2 Hr Pp
01:10PM 87 mg/dL Before Lunch**
02:25PM 93 mg/dL After Lunch 1 Hr Pp
03:37PM 90 mg/dL After Lunch 2 Hr Pp
Walk, Gin
06:21PM 73 mg/dL Before Snack***
07:21PM 73 mg/dL Before Dinner****
08:27PM 94 mg/dL After Dinner 1 Hr Pp
Glass Red Wine
09:29PM 93 mg/dL After Dinner 2 Hr Pp
11:55PM 85 mg/dL Bedtime

Average: 86.

___________
* Avocado, Designer Whey protein shake (with almond milk), MCT Oil
+ Walnuts
** Pepperoni, two hard-boiled eggs with pesto, SF jello, macadamias, 1/2 oz. baking chocolate
*** Almonds
**** Grilled salmon over mixed green with tomatoes and radishes, dressed with creamy cucumber dressing

[ShottleBop]

Between February of last year, when I was diagnosed, and November, I lost 65 pounds (from 220 to 155; I now weigh about 163). I started walking several days a week at the same time, and worked up to riding a stationary bike most days of the week, and hitting the treadmill at the Y a day or so a week. That was all in place by last November, however. Since then, I've just tweaked things--trying out something different for breakfast, adding a supplement--all to no great effect: my monthly averages have oscillated within a range of six or seven points or so for the past year, mostly falling somewhere between 97 and 102. The only change I've made recently that seems to have helped temper my reaction to breakfast is to have an avocado most mornings.

Right now, I'm wondering if its the strips.

[jenb]

Awsome day! I hope you have many more like it. (By the way - I have avocado every morning too. It really makes breakfast a nice rich-feeling meal.)

Jen

[jps]

Nicely done ShottleBop. Very nice.

Not alot of carbs in there. Seems to work for a lot of people who can stick with it.

[Larry H.]

Yes its very impressive, makes me jealous of the consistent low numbers even though mine are fairly good, they aren't like that. But I am eating more carbs by choice.

[ShottleBop]

Nicely done ShottleBop. Very nice.

Not alot of carbs in there. Seems to work for a lot of people who can stick with it.

Medium avocado: 14.9 (11.8 of them fiber)
Protein shake
& Almond milk 5.0 (1.5 of them fiber)
Walnuts: 4.0 (2 of them fiber)
Macadamias: 4.0 (2 of them fiber)
Pepperoni 1.0 (no fiber)
Eggs 2.0 (no fiber)
Pesto 1.5 (negligible fiber)
Almonds 9.0 (4 of them fiber)
Chocolate 4.0 (2 of them fiber)
Salad 10 (approx., fiber content unknown)

Yesterday was a little unusual, in that I typically have greens with lunch, and that dinner would include some veggie. We went out to Hash House A-Go-Go last night with a guest from out of town, however, and I tried to negotiate the grilled salmon dinner, which comes with barbeque sauce and mashed potatoes, into something sauceless and without the spuds. I ended up with a good-sized house salad topped with grilled salmon--which was excellent, by the way.* (Mrs. ShottleBop had the sage-fried chicken with a bacon-and-waffle tower with a maple syrup reduction, and our guest had a hand-hammered port tenderloin served on a bed of cheesy mashed potatoes. The meals come with biscuits that are baked fresh for each table.)

I walked to Trader Joe's yesterday afternoon and bought an acorn squash for dinner tonight (along with some frozen buffalo burgers, a couple of pints of heavy cream, some turkey and chicken pesto sausage, some ginger tea, and some more Designer Whey).

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* When we go there for breakfast, they will often substitute sauteed spinach for the potatoes.

[jps]

Right around 30 grams of net carbs for the day. And over 20 grams of fiber in addition. Similar to what I was doing when I gained control through going low carb. Very similar results too.

I admit, you do have to learn how to negotiate and it looks like you have that down pretty well. Even so, you can still enjoy the food.

Good job.

[dbaratta]

[QUOTE

Average: 86.

___________
* Avocado, Designer Whey protein shake (with almond milk), MCT Oil
+ Walnuts
** Pepperoni, two hard-boiled eggs with pesto, SF jello, macadamias, 1/2 oz. baking chocolate
*** Almonds
**** Grilled salmon over mixed green with tomatoes and radishes, dressed with creamy cucumber dressing[/QUOTE]


I am super jealous. Great job!!!!:T

[bunbury]

Right around 30 grams of net carbs for the day. And over 20 grams of fiber in addition. Similar to what I was doing when I gained control through going low carb. Very similar results too.

I admit, you do have to learn how to negotiate and it looks like you have that down pretty well. Even so, you can still enjoy the food.

Good job.

Congratulations Shottlebop :D great numbers.

I used to run at that carb level, but pushed back up to 50 net grams of carb a day once the IR dropped. Once you know how to it becomes possible to eat well and tighten/loosen control to get the numbers (altho' there are still the little green men to contend with).

Do you deduct all the fiber? I deduct half - but maybe it doesn't matter which you do as long as you're consistent. I think that in the end we get to know what portions of what foods usually do what to us at different times of day ... and eat to the meter. :)

Did you plan those meals on known carb content - or work it our retrospectively for our benefit?

[ShottleBop]

Congratulations Shottlebop :D great numbers.

I used to run at that carb level, but pushed back up to 50 net grams of carb a day once the IR dropped. Once you know how to it becomes possible to eat well and tighten/loosen control to get the numbers (altho' there are still the little green men to contend with).

Do you deduct all the fiber? I deduct half - but maybe it doesn't matter which you do as long as you're consistent. I think that in the end we get to know what portions of what foods usually do what to us at different times of day ... and eat to the meter. :)

Did you plan those meals on known carb content - or work it our retrospectively for our benefit?

I worked those numbers out in retrospect. Since I've eliminated grains and starches from my diet, I don't really count carbs, anymore, except for breakfast, where an extra carb here or there does seem to matter. If I am counting, I tend to deduct half the fiber, as recommended by Dr. Bernstein. Avocados, however, get a complete pass--they simply don't seem to affect my BGs.

I've more or less settled into the same breakfast every day, unless i'm travelling; with the switch from walnuts to an avocado, my two-hour post-breakfast BGs seem to be settling reliably in the 95-105 range. I think that a lower-protein shake (under 20 grams of protein, as opposed to the 30 or more in some brands) helps keep that number under control, as well.

For lunch or dinner, as long as I'm sticking to green stuff, the lower-starch squashes, etc., and don't overdo the fresh tomatoes (tomato sauce, including spaghetti and pizza sauces, is on the "avoid" list) or protein (as in, "it's a barbecue! I think I'll eat TWO hamburgers AND a hot dog!") or take a chance on an unknown salad dressing, I can pretty much eyeball things. I've eaten lunch at several restaurants around my office, and have favorite lunches that I know will not spike me.

I don't keep bowls of nuts around; I use either single-serving packets or take a handful and put the rest away. As much as I can, I listen to my body, which will generally tell me what I need to eat.

I am not loathe to dicker at a restaurant--to tell them that I'm diabetic and controlling it by avoiding carbs, and to ask if I can substitute a salad for the mashed potatoes. They're usually pretty cooperative. And my extended family is pretty understanding--we have vegans and vegetarians of various stripes, and a mix of Jews and Christians, so folks are pretty flexible. Last night, we went to my brother's house for dinner; they were having spaghetti. I brought along a can of salmon (by pre-arrangement with my sister-in-law) and dumped that in my salad. We brought along a mix of olives from a local Italian market, and everyone was happy.

[plattb1]

Great numbers! Any day you can stay out of the triple digits is a GOOD DAY.

So great to have folks around you who are supportive (& understand!)

[jps]

I used to run at that carb level, but pushed back up to 50 net grams of carb a day once the IR dropped. Once you know how to it becomes possible to eat well and tighten/loosen control to get the numbers (altho' there are still the little green men to contend with).



I guess I'm a lot like you bunbury. I was at that super low carb level for quite some time. Worked wonders. Weight went way down and thankfully, so did my IR. Since then, I've realized - according to my meter of course - that I can add alot more to my diet and it has made things easier. Specifically fruits. At one time, they were avoid at all costs. With the reduced IR, I haven't found a fruit that keeps me elevated. So now, my snacks tend to be a variety of fruits (and nuts). Different than when I started.

T2 is a learning process and it seems like it morphs. Then you have to be willing to adjust. I will admit that adding a lot of fruit to my diet has made me feel better too.

So I guess I'm basically at fruits, vegetables, nuts and meats. And dairy. Pretty much covers my diet.

[NewdestinyX]

Amazing, ShottleBop!!! Great work. I wish I could do that level of lo carb (<30g). I know I can't and don't wish to. But there's no arguing that it works!! :)

[bunbury]

I worked those numbers out in retrospect. Since I've eliminated grains and starches from my diet, I don't really count carbs, anymore, except for breakfast, where an extra carb here or there does seem to matter. If I am counting, I tend to deduct half the fiber ...

I was at that super low carb level for quite some time. Worked wonders. Weight went way down and thankfully, so did my IR. Since then, I've realized - according to my meter of course - that I can add alot more to my diet and it has made things easier.

There was so much I agreed with in these two posts that it was hard to know which bits to quote!

I don't count carbs too much anymore. Mostly I know where my limits are. I eat well and some days I probably eat very low-carb - but as long as the food's good and the meter's happy then it's mission accomplished.

How about: 2 eggs for b'fast, home made chicken Caesar Salad for lunch (no croutons), maybe some macadamias for snacks (watch their calories more than the carbs), and then for dinner, steak, pepper sauce, spinach, asparagus, garlic sauteed swede or squash, followed by cheese and then a home-made hot chocolate (cocoa, stevia, soya milk). Probably less than 30 grams carb for the day ... and I doubt anyone staying with me would even realize that it's low carb. :)

IMO most people here for whom diet is a significant contributor to lower IR and BGs can cook and they don't eat stuff with names like "Cheezy Doodles" :confused: which, IMO again, might be edible but are surely not food.

[ShottleBop]

Definitely sounds familiar (except that, like a superstitious ballplayer who thinks that wearing a "lucky" piece of clothing that will make his team win, I am sticking with my avocado, almond-milk protein drink, and MCT oil for breakfast--and except that I had to Google "swede" (http://vegbox-recipes.co.uk/ingredients/swede.php)).* Yesterday's lunch was a chicken caesar, sans croutons, and dinner was a grilled Evergood Louisiana hot link over mixed baby greens dressed with olive oil, a handful of walnuts, and a bowl of homemade ice cream (heavy cream, almond milk, eggs, and sugar-free syrup) with a handful of blackberries on top).

Mrs. ShottleBop came home from Costco yesterday with a big bag of Brussels sprouts. Brushed with olive oil, lightly salted, and oven-roasted--a favorite.

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* Rutabaga, to us yanks.

[bunbury]

Definitely sounds familiar (except that, like a superstitious ballplayer who thinks that wearing a "lucky" piece of clothing that will make his team win, I am sticking with my avocado, almond-milk protein drink, and MCT oil for breakfast--and except that I had to Google "swede" (http://vegbox-recipes.co.uk/ingredients/swede.php)).* Yesterday's lunch was a chicken caesar, sans croutons, and dinner was a grilled Evergood Louisiana hot link over mixed baby greens dressed with olive oil, a handful of walnuts, and a bowl of homemade ice cream (heavy cream, almond milk, eggs, and sugar-free syrup) with a handful of blackberries on top).

Mrs. ShottleBop came home from Costco yesterday with a big bag of Brussels sprouts. Brushed with olive oil, lightly salted, and oven-roasted--a favorite.

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* Rutabaga, to us yanks.

Yes, all familiar - and my usual breakfast is a shake too (i've been using psyllium husk as the base recently). Home made ice-cream is a fixture - I mix heavy cream and unsweetened soy milk, but will now try almond milk instead. I use stevia as a sweetener.

Roasted Brussels sprouts are part of the Bunbury-household diet, and I too have a bag at home that was bought yesterday. I might join you tonight! Rutabaga works really well garlic-mashed alongside stews etc (it also sautees and also does well in mixed roast veg).

Maybe I can bring you some Montgomery Cheddar next time I pass through San Diego. It goes really well between the main course and the ice-cream :)

I hesitate on the cheese only because one of those bomb-detecting dogs in the international arrivals area at Los Angeles airport found my traveling stash of salami earlier this month. I carry my own because it's a handy zero-carb snack and so much US salami has dextrose in it. Pleading diabetes was not enough - I lost it.

[NewdestinyX]

How about: 2 eggs for b'fast, home made chicken Caesar Salad for lunch (no croutons), maybe some macadamias for snacks (watch their calories more than the carbs), and then for dinner, steak, pepper sauce, spinach, asparagus, garlic sauteed swede or squash, followed by cheese and then a home-made hot chocolate (cocoa, stevia, soya milk). Probably less than 30 grams carb for the day ... and I doubt anyone staying with me would even realize that it's low carb. :)

IMO most people here for whom diet is a significant contributor to lower IR and BGs can cook and they don't eat stuff with names like "Cheezy Doodles" :confused: which, IMO again, might be edible but are surely not food.Sadly so many moms and dads of kids in my generation had to work so passing on their 'cooking' skills did not happen. It sure didn't for my wife and not for me. And with the both of us working too it's all we can do to get done everything in our day and maybe pick up and roasted chicken at the grocery store and a bag of salad. I, the "Cheese Doodle" eater you refer to, WISH I had time to make all the wonderful things you mentioned there and would HAPPILY eat them if they were available to me. But the chances of my wife and I taking up 'cooking' (for good eating's sake) with our time schedules is nearly nil. We do cook about 3 times a week and our daughter now home from college loves to cook (learned on her own) and that's a blessing. Not all of us like 'rabbit food' either with regard to all teh veggies and as I've said in other posts I have digestive issues which make many vegetables hard to digest for me.

The 'Cheese Doodles' are only 13g carb per serving - no sugar.. They ARE indeed PROCESSED, though.. :o --but they are an attempt of mine to replace that 'salty snack' of potato chips which were a huge part of my life for so long. And my potassium is low something uncommon for people my size per my doc. It's a family thing after talking with my sisters who are also low. So a little extra salt is ok for me. I wish I could eat bananas. They are the highest potassium food you can eat from what I hear.

I didn't feel any intentional 'slight' in the comment, Bunbury, just wanted to stick up for those of us out here that don't have the time to make wonderful home-cooked meals every day to aid our new diabetes diet. Some of us have to work a little harder to find things we can eat.. ;)

[bunbury]

Sadly so many moms and dads of kids in my generation had to work so passing on their 'cooking' skills did not happen. It sure didn't for my wife and not for me.

..................../

I didn't feel any intentional 'slight' in the comment, Bunbury, just wanted to stick up for those of us out here that don't have the time to make wonderful home-cooked meals every day to aid our new diabetes diet. Some of us have to work a little harder to find things we can eat.. ;)

I couldn't cook at all until I reach my 20s, Mrs Bunbury and I both work very long hours running our business and we have two kids manage too. We enjoy our food and find time for it. We take it in turns to cook.

Good, fresh food can be faster, tastier, cheaper and more wholesome than pre-packaged, fast foods. It can also be more fun, sophisticated, time-consuming (and expensive). It's always healthier (well nearly always).

It's not about money or time. It's about the culture we live in where manufactured junk is marketed as 'food'. The skills can be acquired.

[ShottleBop]

. . . And with the both of us working too it's all we can do to get done everything in our day and maybe pick up and roasted chicken at the grocery store and a bag of salad.

Think "George Foreman Grill." And invest in a few jars of different rubs/spice mixes. Tuna steak, steak steak, buffalo burgers, regular burgers, chicken breast, sausages of all different stripes--all taste great grilled, and sit nicely on a bed of mixed greens.

Can't help with the not liking/having digestive problems with what you call rabbit food, however. I can sympathize--growing up, I think the only vegetables we ever ate were canned peas, canned green beans, canned corn, corn on the cob, iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, and onions--but, if you haven't tried asparagus or Brussels sprouts roasted in the oven (or grilled on the barbecue), you'd be amazed at how much flavor they can have.

[ShottleBop]

. . .
Maybe I can bring you some Montgomery Cheddar next time I pass through San Diego. It goes really well between the main course and the ice-cream :)

I hesitate on the cheese only because one of those bomb-detecting dogs in the international arrivals area at Los Angeles airport found my traveling stash of salami earlier this month. I carry my own because it's a handy zero-carb snack and so much US salami has dextrose in it. Pleading diabetes was not enough - I lost it.

They didn't just make you cut off a piece and eat it, to show that it was really salami? How sad--and what a waste of food!

[bunbury]

And with the both of us working too it's all we can do to get done everything in our day and maybe pick up and roasted chicken at the grocery store and a bag of salad.

... and buy a steamer (they're very cheap) and you'll be cooking fresh veg to go with Shottlebop's grilled steak meals in less than time that it takes you to drive to the deli and pick up that chicken. It'll taste better, you'll be in control of what you eat and you'll save a lot of money.

The skills needed are minimal. Oh, and I almost forgot - it's fun :D

[plattb1]

It's NOT about money or time. And, both my parents worked & both my parents cooked ... with four children.

I work full-time & my partner is retired. But, I do 90% of the cooking when I get home from work! It's partly because I'm the better cook & like doing it, partly because I use that time to "wind down" from my workday, & partly because she just doesn't like to cook. I cook dinner on average four of the five weekdays & usually at least one weekend evenings.

I'm probably the original 30-minute meal lady! (And, I, too, LOVE roasted brussels sprouts.)

But, to be fair, she more than carries her own weight. She's responsible for maintenance on all the household vehicles (including a 32' motorhome) and for keeping gas on hand for my lawnmowing duties. She also does most of the home repairs and builds lovely woodcraft items like cradles for the grands (and great-grand!) and babydoll furniture, etc.

We all make choices in how we spend our time.

[bunbury]

They didn't just make you cut off a piece and eat it, to show that it was really salami? How sad--and what a waste of food!

The dog was pretty cute - so I hope the dog got it. Probably not tho' - the salami was pobably destroyed as hazardous material.

And if I'm going to be honest, smuggling cooked meat is not a very responsible thing to do :o

[ShottleBop]

The stars and planets appear to have aligned in my favor. Yesterday, my low was 75, my high was 93 (at midmorning), and my average (for 12 readings) was 82.

(And my FBG this morning was 77.)

[Caravaggio]

I think today has been my best day since I was diagnosed:

Time BG Tags
02:06AM 80 mg/dL
04:19AM 76 mg/dL
06:36AM 84 mg/dL FBG, Before Breakfast*
08:27AM 92 mg/dL After Breakfast 2 Hr Pp, Before Snack+
10:06AM 98 mg/dL After Snack 1 1/2 Hr Pp
01:10PM 87 mg/dL Before Lunch**
02:25PM 93 mg/dL After Lunch 1 Hr Pp
03:37PM 90 mg/dL After Lunch 2 Hr Pp
Walk, Gin
06:21PM 73 mg/dL Before Snack***
07:21PM 73 mg/dL Before Dinner****
08:27PM 94 mg/dL After Dinner 1 Hr Pp
Glass Red Wine
09:29PM 93 mg/dL After Dinner 2 Hr Pp
11:55PM 85 mg/dL Bedtime

Average: 86.

...




I definitely love the "Walk, Gin" entry. :)

Congratulations on your numbers. I hope your fingers are not planning a strike soon, with the number of times you test in a day ;) .

[Abra]

You're looking great, congratulations!

And let me just add that anyone who has time to watch television has time that would be better spent cooking.

[bunbury]

And let me just add that anyone who has time to watch television has time that would be better spent cooking.

:congrats: ... and leave it off while eating too.

[ShottleBop]

Thanks, Caravaggio! Yeah, I'm kind of obsessive about testing. Keeps me honest. I do use it to inform what I eat.

The streak continues today: with only my bedtime reading remaining, my average is 81. I even bought another meter (WaveSense Presto finally arrived at my local RiteAid) to compare with my Aviva, but it didn't disabuse me. Readings were not consistently higher or lower on one or the other.

New all-time low: 54 (58 on the Presto--and I tested twice, with the same result both times) right after my bike ride. I didn't feel any lower than I would in the high 60s, however, which is as low as my bike ride usually takes me.

[ShottleBop]

Fun with meters: I woke up this morning and tested, using both the new Presto meter and my main Aviva:

Presto: 84 Aviva: 64

So I pulled out my backup Aviva and retested:

Presto: 74 Aviva: 77

I think I'll go with the 77. And pick up a new battery for my main Aviva this morning.

[MrsMia]

Fun with meters: I woke up this morning and tested, using both the new Presto meter and my main Aviva:

Presto: 84 Aviva: 64

So I pulled out my backup Aviva and retested:

Presto: 74 Aviva: 77

I think I'll go with the 77. And pick up a new battery for my main Aviva this morning.

Oh, I really like your numbers, ShottleBop. I don't think mine will ever be consistently in your range but a girl can hope, right? :D Keep doing what you are doing because it is doing you right. Wonderful!

[bunbury]

Fun with meters: I woke up this morning and tested, using both the new Presto meter and my main Aviva:

Presto: 84 Aviva: 64

So I pulled out my backup Aviva and retested:

Presto: 74 Aviva: 77

I think I'll go with the 77. And pick up a new battery for my main Aviva this morning.

Both meters meet the overall 20% margin of error ... BUT, at readings that low they should be much better than 20%.

I'd say the little green men know you have two meters and have spotted an opportunity for mischief-making. :)

More seriously, little incidents like this show why it's a good idea to take a longer overview of BG readings and not to get too vexed about individual readings or meals. A good low average with a tight standard deviation is, IMO, what's needed. And I'll bet you've got both :top: great results! Can I have the spare 84?

[lecsiy]

Well my numbers today have been the best since diagnosis to :)

Woke up 5.5 (99)
Pre lunch 5.5 (99)
Post Lunch 5.5(99)
Pre Dinner 5.3(95)

And thats were im upto atm :)
So far so good. Lets hope for good evening results.
Altho saying that im sure il now go DK.
Hehe

[ShottleBop]

. . . Can I have the spare 84?

But of course--be my guest!

[ShottleBop]

Well my numbers today have been the best since diagnosis to :)

Woke up 5.5 (99)
Pre lunch 5.5 (99)
Post Lunch 5.5(99)
Pre Dinner 5.3(95)

And thats were im upto atm :)
So far so good. Lets hope for good evening results.
Altho saying that im sure il now go DK.
Hehe

Congratulations! I hope that the rest of your day went well!

[ShottleBop]

Yesterday"s average: 81

Today's (so far): 79

02:31AM 68
04:14AM 67
06:00AM 77 Fbg, Before Breakfast
07:30AM 72 After Breakfast 1 1/2 Hr Pp
11:00AM 86
12:37PM 79 Before Lunch
03:15PM 92 After Lunch 2 Hr Pp
07:06PM 86
08:01PM 86 Before Dinner
09:06PM 78 After Dinner 1 Hr Pp

I don't know what has clicked into place, but I'm glad that it has. (I'm pretty sure it's not just a strip anomaly; I checked using other meters and strips, and they track well within tolerances (often within a point or three, and not consistently higher, either). Now, how to make sure I stay on this roll?

[jps]

This is wonderful Shottlebop, hopefully it continues.

So, you were doing well anyway, then all of a sudden, something "clicked" and you started getting even better readings?

Let me ask, what has changed? Have you increased exercise or is it the same? Have you low carbed it even more, or is it about the same?

Is it possible that perhaps your IR went down a notch all of a sudden? I'm asking, because it's very similar to what happened with me. It's like you work hard, you work hard, you work hard, numbers might slightly get better, then wham! Almost like your body decided to get with the program after it realized what you were doing. Kinda like the weight loss that went with it. Might see minimal loss one week, then the next week you drop 4 or 5 pounds.

Anyway, heartfelt congratulations. I know how you feel. You have to be on cloud nine right now. Just keep on moving forward and kick this thing in the head!

[ShottleBop]

This is wonderful Shottlebop, hopefully it continues.

So, you were doing well anyway, then all of a sudden, something "clicked" and you started getting even better readings?

Let me ask, what has changed? Have you increased exercise or is it the same? Have you low carbed it even more, or is it about the same?

Is it possible that perhaps your IR went down a notch all of a sudden?

Best guesses: I've finally caught up on a Vitamin D deficiency, or my IR went down a notch, due to building up some muscle mass (8-10 pounds up from my lowest weight of 155, but still fitting into the 32-in waist I fit into when I weighed that). I've been exercising pretty regularly for months.

Other possibilities: I've switched from taking my supplements morning and afternoon to lunch and evening, and I substituted an avocado for breakfast for the walnuts I had been eating. (In general, I would say that I haven't changed the quantity/types of carbs I've been eating, but I think I've been eating slightly more fat.)

[bunbury]

Is it possible that perhaps your IR went down a notch all of a sudden? I'm asking, because it's very similar to what happened with me. It's like you work hard, you work hard, you work hard, numbers might slightly get better, then wham! Almost like your body decided to get with the program after it realized what you were doing.

My thoughts too. Something clicks and it all gets easier. The meter is not the roller-coaster ride it was 18 months ago. I haven't worked out my standard deviation for a while, but I'm confident it's good and Shottlebop's must be solid gold! IR must have a lot to do with it - but I'm not sure. The diet is now second-nature, I enjoy my food and that's important too.

Maybe being a lot more relaxed also helps? Not obsessing about the minutiae?

:star: Keep up the good work!

[NewdestinyX]

Yesterday"s average:81
Today's (so far): 79
02:31AM 68
04:14AM 67
ShottleBop,
Do you actually wake yourself up at 2 and 4am each night? Or are you a 3rd shift worker or something. :confused:

[ShottleBop]

ShottleBop,
Do you actually wake yourself up at 2 and 4am each night? Or are you a 3rd shift worker or something. :confused:

I'm 57. And I drink a lot of fluids.