Reply to Cass
In a message dated 4/13/03 8:01:18 PM Central Daylight Time, cdoolitt@… writes:
A couple of questions, if you don’t mind: First, how much do you have to eat in the morning to get the metabolism going? My usual routine is to go for a walk for about an hour immediately upon rising. I eat breakfast with my husband when I get back. Would a half-ounce of nuts be enough or do I have to re-arrainge the routine entirely?
I think if you will grab anything legal before you walk, that should do the trick. And you are right, a small amout will start the engine if you follow up with breakfast after the walk. By all means, don’t stop walking. Walking increases the metabolism as well, so if you will eat a bit first, followed by a walk, your metabolism stays high longer than without the exercise.
Also, how useful is the ketone test with the urine strips? I “fell off the wagon” for the first time last night — had a half a dinner roll, about eight french fries, and a third of a Tartufo (oh, bliss). That gave me a carb intake for the day of 68. The ketone strip still showed ketone loss, but at the “small” level, rather than “large.” Blood glucose two hours after dinner was 202, however, which is a little alarming. It was 101 this morning (I have not been diagnosed as diabetic, although the family history is strong).
ketone testing is very useful. it told you that you did something different, by dropping down to the small level, but that you were still burning fat as your primary source of fuel. the only way you will have ketone bodies in your urine is if you are breaking down stored fat. your 101 glucose level this morning should be plenty of incentive to keep you on the straight and narrow again for sometime to come. is your hubby eating dinner rolls and french fries? I’m not sure what a Tartufo is, but is sounds good.
Thanks again for your post. It was very helpful.
Cass
you are most welcome!
monica
January 28th, 2003 at 11:08 pm
Also, how useful is the ketone test with the urine strips? I “fell off the wagon” for the first time last night — had a half a dinner roll, about eight french fries, and a third of a Tartufo (oh, bliss). That gave me a carb intake for the day of 68. The ketone strip still showed ketone loss, but at the “small” level, rather than “large.” Blood glucose two hours after dinner was 202, however, which is a little alarming. It was 101 this morning (I have not been diagnosed as diabetic, although the family history is strong).
ketone testing is very useful. it told you that you did something different, by dropping down to the small level, but that you were still burning fat as your primary source of fuel. the only way you will have ketone bodies in your urine is if you are breaking down stored fat. your 101 glucose level this morning should be plenty of incentive to keep you on the straight and narrow again for sometime to come. is your hubby eating dinner rolls and french fries? I’m not sure what a Tartufo is, but is sounds good.
January 29th, 2003 at 12:43 pm
In a message dated 4/14/03 7:19:26 PM Central Daylight Time, cdoolitt@… writes:
Hi, Monica –
I’m not sure the 101 fasting glucose is a good thing. It’s in the normal range, but my usual fasting glucose is under 80. And the 202 two hours post-prandial was a shock — my glucose has never been higher than 130 two hours after eating. I realize the diet is supposed to alter metabolism, but should the reintroduction of carbohydrates raise glucose levels to that extent?
did you have problems with glucose readings before you started this WOE? the type of carbohydrates you consumed (bread, potatoes and sugar) will always cause a large glucose spike, because they are high glycemic foods.
Tartufo is a divine Italian ice cream dessert — chocolate and vanilla ice cream filled with bing cherries and jam and coated with chocolate. Three of us split one three ways; hubby abstained.
Cass
mmm. sounds wonderful. i knew by the decadent name i would like it!
monica