November 15th 2012

Breakfast was a Quesadilla... Peppers and Onions, Cheddar, Guacamole on Whole Wheat Tortillas.

Then while out running some errands we went to Sweet Tomatoes for lunch

(I had two meal vouchers so it didn't cost us anything)

I usually make fairly decent choices when I eat there, but my problem at Sweet Tomatoes is always quantity.

So many good things to choose from, and I want to try them all!

In the evening Mark and I went to a bridal shower.

I just picked at the food for the most part, however the groom's Mom made these homemade candied Nuts that were to die for, and there was also a Baked Brie with a warm Caramel Sauce and Pecans.

I could not stop eating them, they were right there and they were tempting me beyond my limits.

Then we I got home I finished up the Guacamole with some chips And THEN had a bowl of Cereal!

Why can't I just quit while I am ahead?

Yesterday I went DOWN 25 points, but the next morning I jumped back UP 25 points.

143

There is very little room for slipping when it comes to consistent Blood Sugars.

and tomorrow I am going to another Food Tasting, I wonder how I will do?

November 14th 2012

Today started with a phone call. My friends Vanessa and William were in town and wanted to go to lunch.

I decided to take them to one of my favorites - Yellow Dog Eats

I normally get one of their over-stuffed Pulled Pork Sandwiches, however this time I decided to go slightly less heavy and get what I think was called "The Holy Crap"

Turkey Breast, Bacon, Avocado, Red Onion and Goat Cheese pressed on Multigrain Bread.

I did miss the Pulled Pork, but this sandwich was very delicious!

Then I went to work out with Lynn, and afterwards I had an Apple

When Mark got home he offered me half of his Grilled Vegetable Sandwich that he brought home from work.

I had just made some more Guacamole, so I took the sandwich half, cut it in half and spread Guacamole on it and saved the other half for after the bar.

Then off to Wine and Cheese class with Tonda (from Tonda's Kitchen) and Emily Ellyn.

The Cheese and Wine class was interesting and informative, and I had fun making new friends and eating all of that delicious Cheese.

I also had several Wine samplings, something that I have been trying to avoid (for the most part)

Not sure how this will effect my Blood Sugar.

After the night of work I finished the rest of the Grilled Veggie Sandwich from the fridge.

Did I mention the ingredients? Asparagus, Portobello, Roasted Red Peppers and Grilled Onions.

Super Yummy!

At the point of going to bed I felt like my morning Sugar was going to be OK.

(I went to bed a little hungry)

Well, I guess going to bed a little hungry paid off.

I'm down 25 points from the previous day.

118

November 13th 2012

Rather then my usual Cereal for breakfast, today I made a Peanut butter and Banana Sandwich.

Then I had to be at work to clean and for a meeting.

Four of us had all planned on going to lunch at Graffiti Junktion afterwards.

We started with a couple of appetizers Potato Skins and Zucchini Fries.

Can't say that this was a healthy choice, but I did limit myself to one potato and 4 Zucchini Fries.

(I realize that this does not justify it)

Then for my Burger....

My God I LOVE their Burgers!

I actually just ordered a B.L.T. (the same thing without the 1/2 lb. Beef Patty or the Cheese)

This was my way of justifying my eating

(I seem to be able to justify many things don't I?)

I ate all of my sandwich, but i only ate about a third of the Fries

(I had a Potato and Zucchini Fries before hand which allowed me not to stop after eating 10-15, that's the only way I had enough self control)

Although everything tasted good, It gave me Diarrhea. 

(sorry to be so vulgar)

 Later in the evening Mark and I went shopping at Costco

We decided to just have dinner there, so i had a Chicken Cesar Salad.

I only used about half of the Dressing Cup.

Later for a snack I had some cheese Straws that Mark's Mom had made with an individual serving size container of Hummus

Then around midnight for my final meal I heated up the last Canneloni. I knew that Pasta was a terrible thing to eat before bed, but I wanted to finish it up and clean out the fridge.

I also had some Avocados that my friend grew in his back yard.

I mashed one up with a little Salt and Pepper and ate it with some Tortilla Chips.

I wasn't expecting a low sugar reading in the morning.

I got a new Blood Sugar Meter from Publix.

Ever since I was diagnosed with Diabetes I have been using a One Touch Meter, however Publix has much cheaper Testing Strips so I think I will be going that route to save money.

I opened my new Meter and took my blood sugar which was 143.

I still had some strips for my old meter and I took it again with that one to make sure the new one was accurate.

Once again 143. It must be pretty accurate.

No more Pasta before bed.

If I must have Pasta it should be for lunch (and in small quantities)

Final results for the day.....

143

November 12th 2012

A busy day with a lot of running all over town.

I started with (what seems to have become my usual) a big bowl of Cereal.

Then I picked up John and we went to Oviedo where I has an appointment with the Foot Doctor.

I had a Groupon for the Hummus House which was about to expire so we used that on lunch.

I started with their homemade Pita chips with their Guacamole Hummus

It was creamy and delicious and the Chips were crispy and well seasoned.

Then I had their Veggie Falafel Pita.

Spinach, Lettuce, Tomato and Garlic Hummus, also very nice.

Then around 5:30pm I went with some friends to Nikki's Place.

This is a Soul Food restaurant and it is quite good - but Not At All Diabetic Friendly.

I had the Vegetable Plate (I just didn't feel like having Meat).

Baked Beans, Mac-N-Cheese and Black Eyed Peas.

(After this I'm going to have to eat good later in order to stay on track)

So my final meal of the evening was a simple Spinach Salad with Walnuts and Feta.

Morning Blood Sugar ended up being OK....

115

November 11th 2012

Started with a bowl of Cereal while I did a quick housecleaning before an old friend of mine came over.

Once she got here we talked and caught up and ordered a Pizza

(not healthy)

Ham and Pineapple - I had two pieces.

Then just before work I had another Canneloni (just one)

I started work at 5pm, and although during my 10 hour shift I did have a Granola Bar, I really should have eaten something more.

Sundays are my long shift at work, and I really need to better prepare myself in the future.

At 2am I broke down and went to the vending machine for a bag of Cheetos

(terrible- I know)

and to make it even worse when I got home I ate the two remaining slices of Pizza.

I just tore in to them like I was an animal who had just gotten his daily food!

I couldn't help myself.

As for my fasting blood sugar the following morning it was a little high, but not as high I as I was expecting.

127

November 10th 2012

Breakfast around noon- an Omelet with Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Onions and Cheddar served with Rosemary Potatoes and a slice of Wheat Toast with Sugar Free Apricot Jam

Around 2pm I had a bowl of Microwave Popcorn

I also walked for about 20 minutes

I made a new recipe from my Cuisine at Home Magazine - Butternut Squash and Sausage Canneloni

I just ate two of them at 5pm

Then just before work at 8pm I had a Spinach Salad with the rest of my homemade Orange/Agave Dressing topped with a few candied Walnuts and some Goat Cheese

During work around midnight I had a Granola Bar

Then when I got home I had another one of my (seems to be nightly now) Naan Bread Pizzas, tonight it was topped with Turkey Sausage, Zucchini and Parmesan

Morning Fasting Sugar....

Hooray.... Back in range......

117

November 9th 2012

I wanted to start out the day with a heartier breakfast then just a bowl of Cereal.

So I added a piece of Toast with Peanut Butter, and sliced up a Banana and added that to both the Toast and the Cereal.

It was a nice tasty way to start me out.

Then I drove John to work, and in return he took me to lunch.

He said that he wanted to go to the Mexican Buffet.

(Great, another Buffet, we all know that self control is not my strength)

So I selected my plates with a different approach.

Normally when I go there I have about 3 plates, and I cover everything with Cheese and Sour Cream.

This time for my first plate I had my Chimichanga (but only one instead of three)

I also had my usual Double Decker Taco, but this time I selected the Grilled Chicken and Fajita Vegetables rather then the Ground Beef, and I didn't add Cheese or Sour Cream.

The Guacamole was fresh so I got a decent sized portion of that - good stuff!

My second plate I got another Chicken Fajita Taco with Guacamole, but this time it was not a Double Decker.

I also had a couple of Plantains, a small square of Flan and some Fruit.

This actually ended up being enough, and I left content.

Then before work I made myself a Grilled Veggie Sandwich (Onions, Zucchini, Bell Peppers and Cheese) on Rye.

along with it I finished up Dea's Vegetarian Chili!

Delicious!

I also got on the Treadmill for 30 minutes.

during work I had a Granola Bar,

and when I got home I made another Naan Bread Pizza topped with Zucchini, Tomatoes, Parmesan and Arugula.

Morning sugar....

133

Not as good as I was hoping, but still 2 points better then the previous day