I was wondering what you thought of my typical food consumption. My estimations (following nutrition & portion control) has me clocking in at about 60-70 grams of carbs a day. I haven't been calculating sugar as everything seems to have 0-1 grams so I don't really bother.
Breakfast: Usually bacon & eggs, or chicken and a cheese stick, or a cheese stick and 1/2 a small apple
Snack: plain greek Yogurt (9 carbs, 3 grams of sugar--best my supermarket offers) I know it's a bit high, however, it keeps me full for a significant amount of time and I eat less carbs/sugar overall.
Lunch: Turkey (cold cut) or chicken (sliced) sandwich on a single piece of bread that apparently only has 8 grams of carbs. It is super tiny and feels like air so could be true. A cheese stick, maybe some salad with salad dressing amount at 1 g of carbs, no sugar.
Snack: a bit of fruit or cashews, or peanuts, or sun flower seeds
Dinner: Some kind of meat usually with shredded mozzarella cheese (love the stuff!) and salad with dressing (I know theres carbs in veggies/fruit). I've mostly been varying chicken, turkey, pork, and shrimp.
I have a few specific questions:
1) I'd like to replace the apple with a better grab & go option. Any ideas for busy mornings?
2) I bought tortillas that has carbs at like 27 grams, but says net is only five. What does this mean? I haven't tried it yet.
3) I've read on here that the bagged mozzarella often has cornstarch added. I looked on the back and indeed it is listed as an ingredient. The bag lists 1 gram of carbs. Do you think that includes the cornstarch? Any good diabetic brands of shredded cheese. Do you think I'm getting enough fat as is?
I know I need to eat to the meter, and continue to lower daily total carb count. I've been doing this less than a month and have reduced from what was probably 500 grams a day I'm such a picky eater (trying super hard not to be!) so when I read what people post I can't help feeling discouraged that I just don't like those foods. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
If this matters-- I'm in my 20s and always hovering on the normal to underweight line.
Breakfast: Usually bacon & eggs, or chicken and a cheese stick, or a cheese stick and 1/2 a small apple
Snack: plain greek Yogurt (9 carbs, 3 grams of sugar--best my supermarket offers) I know it's a bit high, however, it keeps me full for a significant amount of time and I eat less carbs/sugar overall.
Lunch: Turkey (cold cut) or chicken (sliced) sandwich on a single piece of bread that apparently only has 8 grams of carbs. It is super tiny and feels like air so could be true. A cheese stick, maybe some salad with salad dressing amount at 1 g of carbs, no sugar.
Snack: a bit of fruit or cashews, or peanuts, or sun flower seeds
Dinner: Some kind of meat usually with shredded mozzarella cheese (love the stuff!) and salad with dressing (I know theres carbs in veggies/fruit). I've mostly been varying chicken, turkey, pork, and shrimp.
I have a few specific questions:
1) I'd like to replace the apple with a better grab & go option. Any ideas for busy mornings?
2) I bought tortillas that has carbs at like 27 grams, but says net is only five. What does this mean? I haven't tried it yet.
3) I've read on here that the bagged mozzarella often has cornstarch added. I looked on the back and indeed it is listed as an ingredient. The bag lists 1 gram of carbs. Do you think that includes the cornstarch? Any good diabetic brands of shredded cheese. Do you think I'm getting enough fat as is?
I know I need to eat to the meter, and continue to lower daily total carb count. I've been doing this less than a month and have reduced from what was probably 500 grams a day I'm such a picky eater (trying super hard not to be!) so when I read what people post I can't help feeling discouraged that I just don't like those foods. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
If this matters-- I'm in my 20s and always hovering on the normal to underweight line.