Menus and Miles Friday Jan. 7th

Hi Roz!  Had a mishap yesterday. Got the munchies and the co-worker threw me a bag of popcorn coated in sugar and chocolate.  Yep - I dumped/had a Reactive Hypoglycemia attach.  Luckily I was home by then.  I treated it like RH, and it did go away within 20 minutes, but it took me several hours to get back up to feeling good again.  I also napped for about an hour on the couch.  I should know better.... 

Today my restriction is unbelieveable.  I've had a bunch of coffee and 1 protein coffee so far.  Thought I felt hungry, made me some tomato soup (yes, I stressed over the carbs) with 25 oyster crackers.  I poured 1 cup on a small bowl and added the crackers.  There is well over a 1/2 cup left and I feel absolutely stuffed (and lots of crackers left too).

Didn't sleep well last night as my sinuses were draining and I had a sore throat.  Have I complained enough?  LOL

B - 1 protein coffee, lots of other coffee
L - 1/2 cup of tomato soup with milk and some oyster crackers
D - teriyaki pork

Vits: yes
Water:  not so much yet.

Hope you feel better Jody.

Hi Jody,

What is a Reactive Hypoglycemia attack?  I am asking b/c I've been having these "attacks" 3 out of the last 6 days and my doctor is doing test etc to figure out what's going on...

I get a huge, huge head ache, then trouble breathing and a wheezing sort of when I breath in and out... it lasts about 30 mins and is scary.

My doc did some blood test, and is checking my thyroid, she is also wondering if it's low blood pressure.  We really don't know yet what's normal for my blood pressure since before surgery it used to be high!

Any info is greatly appreciated. Have a fabulous weekend!!

Mara - my "attacks" are a lot like dumping symptoms.  I typically don't get headaches or have problems breathing.  I am only now because my sinuses are giving me troubles.

I get lightheaded, dizzy, nauseus (sometimes), shaky and sleepy...

I wrote on your Sat. entry before I read that you were sick.  I guess that's what crud is....LOL

Chocolate popcorn??  Sounds wonderful but now I will know to stay away from it....sorry you had to experience that but thanks for sharing!

Hi guys,

MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
B - 2 protein coffees (30g)
S - cubed ham and protein coffee (20g)
L - protein shake (30g) w/2 Coromega3 orange squeezes
S - peanuts 
D - going out to a Japanese steakhouse. Maybe a couple of bites of everything and an adult beverage. Being honest here like Roz. lol
S -

VITAMINS:
morning batch: done
calcium batches: almost done
iron: pending
evening batch: pending 
bedtime batch: pending

MILES: 
none yet

How was the Japanese steakhouse?  Do they cook the food in front of you?

Good morning Roz! I'm so glad it's Friday. I found a great recipe for healthy oatmeal cookies yesterday and baked them. They were so good, but they are more of a muffin texture than a cookie. I'll post the recipe if you want. Sugar free and each one (decent size) only have 39 calories.

B: 2 protein coffees
S: 2 protein decafs
L: grilled chicken, carrots, celery, hummus
S: celery, PB2, carbmaster yogurt
D: home made chicken and noodles (So excited about this: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shirataki noodles, 98%FF cream of chicken, carrots, celery, onions)
S: popcorn and skinny cow

Cal: 1352, Fat: 29, Carb: 104, Prot: 163
Water: 80oz so far, Vitamins: Done, Exercise: Day off

Shannon, how many carbs do the oatmeal cookies have? Do you make your own hummus? If not, which brand do you use?

No, I buy hummus. I like the spinach and artichoke Sabra(I think) brand. I also love the spinach and artichoke from Wal-mart. It's in the cooler by the deli. It's cheaper and tastes just as good.

Each has 7 (6.6666) carbs. Here's the recipe:

1 Cup quick oats
1/3 C splenda granular
1C no sugar added applesauce
1 egg
1tsp cinnamon
1tsp vanilla
1/4tsp salt

mix all and drop on sprayed cookie sheet. bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

Like I said, they are more muffin-ish. I have a batch in the oven right now in muffin tins. I also added 1/4tsp each baking powder and baking soda this time. I'll let you know if it is ok. They would also be great with some dark chocolate chips or walnuts, but I wanted to keep the calories super low. I'm making them for a get together this weekend now.