Typical Meals

Thursday, December 17, 2009

I've been asked to share a typical day's meals, so here goes. I eat 6 times/day.

Breakfast
1 cup skim milk
3/4 cup cereal (today, Raisin Bran; yesterday, Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds)
a piece of fruit

Mid Morning
protein bar

Lunch
tossed salad with 1 Tbsp of raspberry vinegarette dressing
1/2 sandwich on whole wheat bread (peanut butter, turkey or chicken)
1/2 cup skim milk

Mid Afternoon
a piece of fruit
1 oz dark chocolate

Supper
meat (yesterday I had beef tips and gravy)
starch (yesterday 1/2 cup noodles)
vegetable (yesterday green beans with almonds)
tea

Evening Snack
2 cups popcorn
8 oz yogurt
(yesterday, I had a piece of apple pie with pecans instead and my BS was up today.)

At the computer, I snack on raw veggies.

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

DEBGIL 12/18/2009 2:44PM

Thanks for posting. I have been going nuts trying to figure out what to use as a guideline. Report Inappropriate Comment

GAARAMA 12/18/2009 2:39PM

Patricia Thanks for sharing very balanced meal plan. I am going to use as a guide. The dark chocolate too! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/18/2009 12:42AM

Thanks Patricia!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDA! 12/18/2009 12:13AM

It is a great idea to eat more often... small meals. I am sure you are not hungry during the day because of this plan. Very good. Report Inappropriate Comment

CONCHA77 12/17/2009 6:10PM

You are doing Great! Report Inappropriate Comment

KMIRANDA2000 12/17/2009 11:06AM

Excellent! Well balanced. Thanks for sharing. Report Inappropriate Comment

URNIGHTNURSE 12/17/2009 11:05AM

Sounds good i need to follow a plan like that. Report Inappropriate Comment

Doing Better

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

I had a better day today for watching my calories. My major slip-up was a Christmas cookie baked by a patient. Other then that, I had vegetables, fruit, beef tips, noodles, milk, juice and, of course, water.
I'm aware the Christmas season is here and it is my most difficult time of year for staying on track.

  

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GAARAMA 12/17/2009 8:51AM

Any holiday season is tough to deal with when your diabetic, old habits are hard to break. You are doing great being mindful of what you eat and are helping me too. I think if Patricia can do so can I. Thanks for sharing. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDA! 12/16/2009 12:09AM

It is a difficult time. However, sharing with our Spark Friends makes it so much more bearable!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/15/2009 9:18PM

I think it is all of our ahrdest time. I'm jsut curious... I'd like to see a sample meal plan you ahve in a whole day. Your numbers are excellent. I ahve to deprive myself so much and eat the things I really don' like in order to lower my blood sugar. It's dreadful for me and i can't get mine as low as yours. Report Inappropriate Comment

Bad Weekend for Calories

Monday, December 14, 2009

On Friday, there was an appreciation dinner for the volunteers at my Church. I didn't know the names of the fancy desserts so I didn't log them. I'm sure I was over for the calories and carbohydrates for the day though. On Saturday, there was a Christmas party and my birthday party. 'Nuf said! Sunday, I did a little better at that Christmas party by loading up on salad and green beans and going sparingly on the noodles, beef tips with gravy, redskin potatoes and cookies. With all the parties, I need to pick myself up, dust myself off and face a more disciplined week.

  

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GAARAMA 12/15/2009 10:57AM

Sometimes one just has to indulge. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend with friends and family. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDA! 12/15/2009 12:09AM

You can get back on track!! There are certain occasions that we do go overboard!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/14/2009 7:57PM

Your blood sugar shows you did fairly well. At least it tasted ood. Report Inappropriate Comment

QUEST4CHANGE 12/14/2009 7:55PM

good4u! Have a gr8 week :) Report Inappropriate Comment

Birthday Presents

Sunday, December 13, 2009

I received several nice birthday presents including cash, gift cards, etc. One stands out as the most special though. My daughter-in-law, Gretchen, put together a hard-bound book of pictures from the past couple of years picking out highlights. Her sons, Finn - age 8 and Gideon - age 4 made and decorated the cake. There were 41 people there to celebrate as it followed the family Christmas Party.

  

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LINDA! 12/14/2009 12:16AM

What a wonderful birthday celebration. Report Inappropriate Comment

STORMFAN 12/13/2009 6:40PM

Sounds ever so fun glad you had a great time Report Inappropriate Comment

1HAPPYSPIRIT 12/13/2009 5:24PM

Such a wonderful memory which I am sure you will treasure forever! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/13/2009 5:22PM

Well wasn't that nice. I'm so glad you ahd a wonderful time and are able tos ahre the event with us. Report Inappropriate Comment

Birthday

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Today is one of those milestone birthday's that end in a '0'. My family is coincedently getting together to celebrate Christmas. Several siblings, spouses, nieces, a nephew, children and grandchildren will be gathering. No one has spilled the beans as to how my birthday will be incorporated. However, two of my children have told me that they told my nieces (who are hosting) that it is an important birthday. So we will just have to wait and see. I am excited to be getting together with so many of the family.

  

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DEBBIEANNE1124 12/12/2009 3:11PM

Happy 40th birthday to you!!! Please enjoy the day! Report Inappropriate Comment

GAARAMA 12/12/2009 11:04AM

Patricia Best wishes on your birthday,and throughout the coming year. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDAKAY228 12/12/2009 9:42AM

Hope you have a great birthday. I've had several birthdays that end in 0 and each one is the beginning of a new and better phase of my life. Embrace it. Report Inappropriate Comment

ONEKIDSMOM 12/12/2009 8:01AM

Happy Birthday! You share it with my sister-in-law... hope neither of you mind! Report Inappropriate Comment

DESERTDREAMERS 12/12/2009 7:54AM

Happy Happy! Report Inappropriate Comment

CONCHA77 12/12/2009 7:49AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. May this be the best birthday ever! Have a piece of cake for me! Merry Christmas. Enjoy your family. Hugs, Connie Report Inappropriate Comment

NANCYRUBIO 12/12/2009 3:08AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MERRY CHRISTMAS to you. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUGARPUNK52 12/12/2009 2:02AM

I hope your birthday is as wonderful as you are! Enjoy! GOD bless. Report Inappropriate Comment