Starting to think about forbidden food is my thing as well. Ahhh so annoying. But I do it. I think being within your calorie limit is the important thing. So that was good. Hope you have a good day. I would probably see the specialist.
02 Jan 24 by member: liv001
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Thanks Liv! I always focus on calories and rarely go over 1000-1100, often less. Mostly because I don't eat 3 meals. But I will really try to keep carbs below 100 net grams. It was eye opening to see since I planned on oatmeal with a slice banana that there weren't enough carbs left for the pineapple wedges I bought or my usual glass of milk.
02 Jan 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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Liv, I'll see the specialist if they call me. Even just to know if I have to keep resting my knee or if it's okay to take the dog for a walk.
02 Jan 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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When I focus on the foods that I feel are healthy for me and that I keep on my "go-to" list, I choose to eat much better. I keep a list on my fridge to help me remember that I prefer healthy over not so healthy. I also keep a copy of the list on my phone, so I use it as a guideline when I go shopping. It truly helps.
I have had horrible joint issues. I got on a no to low lectin diet. It almost alleviated the swelling and pain altogether. Gluten, dairy, and sugar are huge triggers for my pain. So I try to eat very little of those kinds of foods. Everyone is different. A great thing I have done to help myself know what foods trigger my pain and which don't is to start off fresh. I do a 3 day fast of just drinking bone broth. Then, I start introducing other foods a couple of days at a time. It made it clear which foods are on the bad to eat list. I don't focus on them... I focus on the good foods that make me feel better.
I also take magnesium and other supplements to help me.
I have just started using an app that helps me count my calories. That has already helped me with my weight loss as an addition to this program app. Both are fantastic together!
02 Jan 24 by member: ameliaforte88
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So glad your knee is feeling better! I go to nutritionist today ..not gonna lie, I'm a bit scared to see what measurements are...still at 134+. Still eating right ...😬😟
02 Jan 24 by member: Diana 1234
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Thanks Amelia, I guess healthy foods are different for different people. I am eating oatmeal with a sliced banana because it is healthy for me, but it sounds like it wouldn't be good for you. I try to follow the anti inflammatory diet which is similar to the Mediterranean diet. I injured knee somehow and resting seems to be healing it very slowly.
02 Jan 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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Thanks Diana! I was surprised. I've been resting slot since the pain started over 2 months ago but totally staying off my feet totally (as much as you can when living alone with pets) for 3 days seems to have really helped. I may risk taking Bobby for a walk in a day or two just to see what happens.. If it was me, I would probably skip the nutritionist for at least a month of normal eating. I wouldn't expect good news right now
02 Jan 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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I had bread for dinner last night. Not with, but for. Almost gone now.
02 Jan 24 by member: Katsolo
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So happy about your knee being better!!! A piece of bread is something I like to have so I get Keto Bread which has no net carbs.
02 Jan 24 by member: -MorticiaAddams
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Thanks Kat! Sounds like my kind of dinner!
02 Jan 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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Thanks Morticia! The knee still feels better. I've been doing more today than I planned on and I'm feeling the beginning of an ache. But not bad. I've never had Keto bread. Is it good?
02 Jan 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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Some brands are pretty good. I like carbonaut. But in the US you probably have a pretty good selection. Also low carb wraps can be pretty good and a lot lower in cal than "normal" wraps
02 Jan 24 by member: liv001
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I did good thru the holidays and now yesterday and today have went over my calories and only fasted about 12hrs also not feeling well think I'm getting sick ugh I don't like to be sick at all...Goodluck on the no bread I need to try that myself I can give up soda but the bread is harder for me, pasta I don't like much and potatoes I love but haven't been eating them much either...
02 Jan 24 by member: SaraRiley
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Thanks Liv. I never use wraps but people seem to like them.
02 Jan 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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Saranchrisriley, you sound slot like me. I've been working on giving up sodas, but did have some diet 7Up and Squirt last week. But the prices are keeping me away from them. Yesterday the "sale" price for 12 cans of Coke, Pepsi,7Up, all of it wad $9.99! Too much for me to spend. I am going to allow myself bread if I stay within my allowed calories and no more than 100 grams of carbs. That's why I toasted a half slice of bread only this morning. I not crazy about pasta or noodles at all but I do love potatoes
02 Jan 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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Saran, hope you feel better soon and that it isn't anything serious. Lots of flu and Covid where I live
02 Jan 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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Fritzy im going to put on my sternest mommy hat. GO TO THE SPECIALIST. Because you are feeling well now does not mean there are not issues going on. You have put no strain on your knee so of course it feels better. Get the mri. Verify verify verify.
03 Jan 24 by member: Yearofhealth2023
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It is so easy to beat ourselves up when we set absolute goals and dont achieve them 100% The all or nothing doesnt work for me and has worked against me..down on myself. dont want to try again. failure. When I do this, I lose. what works better for me is to look at what and why? what distracted me and why did i give in? what can i do differently to meet my goal? sugar is my hardest. even "good" food options have it and I have a sweet tooth. so sugar every meal and snack and some, and all or nothing seems too large. so I look at each choice: candy bar or apple? soda or flavored vitamin water? am I really hungry enough for that late night tea and sweet? no. that's habit. little by little we win. dont give up!
03 Jan 24 by member: Meadow Warrior
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I agree!! GO TO THE SPECIALIST!!!!! Even if you are feeling good. It may not be feeling good a week after your appointment. Don't over do it just because you feel better now. Start slowly.
03 Jan 24 by member: katrapp
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Thanks YOH and Katrapp, reality set it last night. I started feeling a small ache around 9pm. Didn't want to take Ibuprofen since the pain wasn't bad. Then around 1am the ache was do bad I had to take the pain pill. I didn't feel like I'd overdone things, a quick trip to the grocery store on Monday and just stuff around the house Monday and Tuesday. I did go up and down the porch and garage steps about a dozen times during those 2 days. I will followup about the referral this week.
03 Jan 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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