Day 8 - Most difficult eating day so far.

This day started out of whack.  Had a terrible time getting to sleep last night so finally got up and tested my blood sugar.  It was 74, about the lowest I have ever seen it and also below recommended 80.  Ate an apple even though it was early morning, then was able to sleep.  I think this happened because I went on a long bike ride yesterday.  Am going to back off a little on the insulin at night.

Ate on plan most of the day but after my last meal got a real craving for cashews to which I succumbed followed by some crisp kale.  But for dinner I had carrots, potatoes and a couple eggs without a salad.  The excess of cashews seemed to do the trick and I will test my BS level before I take my night insulin dose.  However, did not do any exercising today, just did not feel like getting sweaty today.

This feels a bit like what I have been expecting - an uncontrollable eating binge, although I feel I contained it with the cashews and kale.  My theory is that when the fat cells start feeling skinny they send out their own signals (enzymes?) to let me know they need to be fed!  I am feeling slimmer which I do like, so am focusing my attention there.

Still am liking this plan.  It is sort of interesting to see what foods I can combine.  Don't feel like I have enough veggie options although I do include greens, canned green beans, corn, cucumbers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts (especially like these!) carrots, squash (roasted with olive oil, sprinkle of smoked paprika, NO SWEETNER).  Smoked paprika is becoming my go to favorite spice!

That's it for today.