[Diabetes-Talk] Eating, and remaining full

Wed Jul 28 00:15:15 UTC 2021

Hi Terri,

We eat at home most of the time, but I've been known to eat a burger from
time to time. I always stick with a single burger, and often get the one
with some lettuce, tomato and onion on it. I only very infrequently eat
fries, and if I do, I share a small bag with my husband and skip half of my
bun.

At home we eat things like a small piece of salmon cooked with a little
olive oil and lemon juice, with garlic, salt and pepper, along with a
substantial vegetable, like broccoli or Brussels sprouts, and a couple of
times a week we have about two ounces of airfried potatoes with it. We have
the fish once a week, and also eat small portions of pork loin or
tenderloin, sometimes with a slice of bacon split between me and my husband,
or we might have leftovers from a family dinner where we've had chicken or
beef with some kind of sauce, a small amount of rice or other starchy food,
and always vegetables. We just naturally cook our meals with various colors
of peppers, onions, and sometimes a bit of celery thrown in. 

Our smaller meal which most people would regard as lunch-sized, is eaten at
night. We almost always have salad, either a cold salad with cabbage,
tomatoes, peppers, onions, radishes, and carrots, with a small amount of
meat, or a quarter of a can of garbanzo beans and about two tablespoons of
toasted walnuts or sunflower seeds on it, or sometimes we eat a hot salad,
which is similar, but cooked. We add mushrooms to the hot ones. 

It sounds a little boring, but it isn't to me. 

You're right that we are all different. And I find that if I eat all the
foods I really like, some in rather small amounts because they're not
something I should have lots of, I am more satisfied and less frustrated
than if I try to weed out "bad" foods. It's best to figure out what you like
to eat and include those foods in your diet. I love potatoes, but too many
of them raises my blood sugar. So I've determined that a two-ounce serving
works okay for me, and that's what I eat. I keep pasta and rice and other
grain servings small, too. And we eat very little sugar, very little
sweeteners, and no refined flour. About once a week we have dessert, usually
made by our daughter-in-law. And I have an oatmeal cookie recipe I love that
we make with just a quarter-cup of brown sugar and a small bag of cinnamon
chips.

Some of these things may sound a little iffy, but eating this way I have
lost 17 pounds This spring and summer, and my a1c is currently 5.5. In
February it was 7.2, so I'm rather proud.

Sandi

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 4:30 PM
To: Sandi Ryan via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating, and remaining full

Hello Sandi,

Thank you for your opinions on this. I really appreciate it.

If you don't mind me asking, what are some foods that help you to stay full?

I am trying to figure out what works for me. Honestly, I don't really care
for soup. But I was thinking that if it would keep me full, and not raise my
blood sugar, then maybe I could make myself eat it. Not quite sure if that's
really a good way to go about things, or not. LOL!

This eating is a tough thing though. I know I over think it all the time. I
also understand that nothing is the same for every person. It just makes me
sad sometimes. And frustrated. I never know what I want to eat. So I end up
reaching for things that really aren't good for me. 
Just out of frustration, and stuff like that.

Today I had 2 pieces of toast for breakfast. Nothing on them. Then for lunch
I had a burger from McDonalds. Not the best at all I know. But I was out,
and that is where my friend stopped. It was a triple cheeseburger. I didn't
have anything else.

I still feel pretty full, believe it or not.

Well, thank you again. I appreciate it.

Terri

On 7/27/2021 4:17 PM, Sandi Ryan via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> Hi Terri,
>
> Soup can be a good lunch if you find it satisfying and filling enough 
> to keep you till your next meal or snack. I don't personally eat soup, 
> because I find it leaves me hungry about an hour later. But this is a 
> personal opinion, and not personal to Progresso.
>
> Sandi
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 7:08 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Was wondering about Progresso soup?
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> I hope you all are doing well.
>
>
> I was just wondering, what do you all think of Progresso soup?
>
> Is this a good option for people with diabetes?
>
>
> If so, are some of their soups better than othres?
>
>
> I am trying to find lunch options for myself. I am still really 
> struggling with this. Eating is still a pretty big issue for me. I've 
> made a lot of changes, and I know I am making some progress. But I 
> know I still have a ways to go.
>
>
> I was considering buying a few of the soups that weren't condensed. 
> But I thought I would just see what you all thought. I appreciate the 
> knowledge, experiences, and opinions you all have to offer.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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