Food - Can`t live with it, Can`t live without it
By Angie
@andriaperry (116936)
Anniston, Alabama
September 6, 2019 11:38pm CST
I have done the counting of calories daily for a couple months, most days I am good but I have a few days that the calories pile up from all the delicious bad foods I should not eat.
While I still read labels, I didnt today and just ate.
But.... yeah that word.
I have been moving, walking, lifting and bending a million times on Thursday.
Anyways, here is what I ate and guesstimated calories.
Light clam chowder - 200 calories ( know that one)
3 KFC chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, cookie - maybe 500, go to 600. Jacked my blood sugar to 239!
Smart one meal - 260 ( this one I know)
Peanut butter and a granny Smith apple ( thanks to Carol! P.O.S.)
Calories unknown, ???
Can you just about keep within a normal range of calories without counting?
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
7 Sep 19
I decided to weight everything and count the calories and I was surprised how many more calories than what I guessed I was having. It was just an experiment, now I have "adjusted" my portions and I skip a few things, just to be sure not to gain weight.
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
8 Sep 19
@andriaperry I admit that I was surprised, you add a little spoon of mayo not considering that you just added 100 calories to what you are eating, 4 walnuts and another 60 calories, oh my goodness!
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Sep 19
That was the doctors point for me.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Sep 19
@LadyDuck I know! I use light mayo, when I use it, and I have avoided all nuts except almonds a few times.... check out avocado!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84017)
• Rupert, Idaho
7 Sep 19
I know what you are going through, some days it can be a struggle! Sorry that meal made your sugar go up that high! Sounds like some good tasting food though.
I have to count mine, I will go overboard if I don't! Today I didn't eat the greatest. Coughing constantly so just wanted comfort food
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Sep 19
You need those coughing pearls, the doctor gave them to me once and Tony takes them when needed.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Sep 19
@MommyOfEli2013 No they are prescribed by the doctor, stops that coughing.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84017)
• Rupert, Idaho
8 Sep 19
@andriaperry Coughing pearls? Is that like cough drops?
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
8 Sep 19
I just cant count calories no patience for it.
Best of luck to you dear Angie.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
8 Sep 19
@andriaperry I really dont eat a lot, I am not thin however anymore Angie.
So far no diabetes but I do overdo it with cheese mostly and cream rich cream.
@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Sep 19
LOL, but you don`t eat much anyways so if you are thin and no diabetes, no worries.
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@wolfgirl569 (106298)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Sep 19
I have no idea where my calories are at.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Sep 19
I think I did better with one evening meal a day.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
7 Sep 19
I lost control two days before the wedding. Today I am regaining control. It is frustrating.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Sep 19
I am getting it back today as well.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
7 Sep 19
@andriaperry then we went to an Irish pub for lunch. Tommorrow for sure!
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Sep 19
I am trying to stop diabetes. Big fail today.
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@velvet53 (22534)
• Palisade, Colorado
7 Sep 19
@andriaperry I see. I think we all have days like that.
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@psanasangma (7288)
• India
8 Sep 19
I wish I could remember to count my calories ... Happy Sunday !
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Sep 19
I hope you had a wonderful day.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50256)
• United States
8 Sep 19
I can if it's foods that I routinely eat.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Sep 19
I get burned out, so I like a mix of foods.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
7 Sep 19
I am bad about keeping calories, for every meal, but if I ate some of the same types of food , I would know.
I am just looking for sugar and sodium these days, and every now and then look at calories.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
8 Sep 19
@andriaperry I really have to watch the salt and sugar, not so much to prevent diabetes, but because of kidney stones.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Sep 19
I have to watch sugar most of all.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Sep 19
LOL, I reckon that was rewards.
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@RasmaSandra (79858)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Sep 19
I don't count calories and I am not dieting but my diet could be called hungry one day and not the next. I think the most I had lately was some nice and crispy French fries I heated up in my toaster oven. Maybe this might give you an idea
Learn how to lose weight without counting calories. It's all about knowing the calorie DENSITY of the foods you eat. These 6 tips will change your life.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Sep 19
I have those days too, thanks I will check this one out.
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@freelancermariagrace (27982)
• Philippines
8 Sep 19
I don't count calories. I just eat whatever I want
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@GardenGerty (160665)
• United States
7 Sep 19
If I eat at home I pretty well can keep on target. Something is going on with my fasting blood sugar and I do not like it. I may go back to some herbs that I think helped. When my sleep is messed up or I take cold medicine it goes up. I walk about six miles a day or more, most days. So I just eat what I like.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Sep 19
You are a vegetarian, I know you eat lower calories. Meat is high calorie.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
7 Sep 19
I pretty much maintain my weight with my activity combined with what I eat. If I slack off the exercise I gain a pound or two over a period of a few months so I know I need to eat less or exercise more. I just eat what I like but I don't have an issue with my blood sugar so that does make it a little easier.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Sep 19
Yes that does make the difference.
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
7 Sep 19
Since I generally eat the same foods I pretty much know what the calories are. There are days when I'm under and other days when I'm over.
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
7 Sep 19
I try every day; but the only way I can lose weight is to be hungry all day long. It's a no-win situation. I feel for you, especially with the diabetes. All you can do is go to the next day and start over again. That's what I do.
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