Carb Counting Wrap-Up (and a special treat!)

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I wrapped up carb counting yesterday, and I would be lying if I said I wasn’t relieved that I don’t have to poke my fingers anymore. I’m glad I did it – I got some good ideas for tips on how to make it hurt less (the side of the finger is the spot!). I did miss my insulin one day – I was on an overnight girls’ trip and thought I brought everything (got my meter, lancets, blood sugar log, and vitamin) but I somehow managed to leave my syringe behind. Phooey. There goes my perfect record.

 



 

As far as carb counting goes, it’s not awful. It gets tiresome and Halloween was definitely tough, but it wasn’t the hardest part. Getting the 30 minutes of activity 5 days per week was a challenge, but not the end of the world. Now, getting the 3 minutes of activity per every 30 of sitting – that was the sticker. Fortunately, the apps I discussed in this post made it easier. I’ll be writing a post reviewing the two apps soon! Even with the apps, it was downright impossible to do that every single thirty minutes. You know, I have 60-minute appointments and on girls’ day I drove for two hours there and two hours back. No exercise there. But I did the best I could and honestly, it really felt good to get up and get the blood flowing and joints moving on a regular basis.

  Carb Counting Goal Week #1 Week #2 Week #3
# of days nutrition recommendations met 7 7 6 6
Average carbohydrate intake per meal 45-60 grams 52.4 55.2 50.4
Weight change   -2 lb +1 lb -2 lb
Waist change   -.5″ 0” +.5″
Grocery Budget Change   +18% 0% -2%

 

As a special treat, my husband and I completed the #DiabetesDanceDare for Diabetes Awareness. Enjoy!

 



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