Food ideas with photos

For the last week I've faithfully measured and recorded my daily food and drink intake, aiming to lose weight and reduce my carb intake. So as you can imagine, having stuck to it, I was bitterly disappointed to have actually gained weight this week. But I'm sticking with it.

764 cals, 72.6gm carbs of which 45.7gm sugars

B: Strawberry and almond slim shake
L: HM minestrone soup
D: Roast chicken, cauliflower, sprouts, mixed vegetables, 2 baby potatoes
S: 7 frozen dark cherries (it satisfies my sweet tooth in the evening)

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Cheesy jacket with a thai vegetables curry

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Roasted red pepper and red lentil soup.
+ A few sun-dried tomato
with pitta bread and a drizzle of chilli oil to serve.

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notmez said:
Roasted red pepper and red lentil soup.
+ A few sun-dried tomato
with pitta bread and a drizzle of chilli oil to serve.

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I just made a big crock pot of ham and lentil soup with carrots, onion and celery today. Unfortunately I need to inject insulin for it as lentils spike my levels but worth it because I do love them.
 
rebrascora said:
I just made a big crock pot of ham and lentil soup with carrots, onion and celery today. Unfortunately I need to inject insulin for it as lentils spike my levels but worth it because I do love them.
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I'm so glad I have no problem with lentils. I use them so much. I've had quite a few highs recently but that's because I've been eating a lot of **** on top of a decent meal - I've been helping to finish all the celebrations, quality street and heros.

Back to my regular stuff now tho.
 
Busy day here. Aquafit first thing, then acting as a driver for a friend's hospital appointment, which will mean sitting around in reception all afternoon. No pictures today, as it's all repeat menus.

911 cals, 75gm carbs of which 45.8gm sugars

B: Chocolate almond shake
L: Minestrone soup with chicken
D: Roast lamb, cauliflower, mixed vegetables, 2 baby potatoes
S: Might have a hot chocolate when waiting as I've got spare carbs
 
Frustrating afternon yesterday with a 2 hour wait for a medical appointment followed by the city locked solid following an accident. Got home eventually at 8pm and couldn't face cooking. So yesterday's menu is todays!!

911 cals, 75gm carbs of which 45.8gm sugars

B: Vanilla almond shake
L: Last of the Minestrone soup with chicken
D: Roast lamb, cauliflower, mixed vegetables, 2 baby potatoes
S: 7 frozen dark cherries
 
Another day, another rainstorm with high winds!

973 cals, 71gm carbs of which 48.5gm sugars

B: Vanilla almond slim shake
L: Prawn and cottage cheese salad
D: Pork chop, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, 2 baby potatoes, apple gravy
S: 7 frozen dark cherries

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Felinia said:
L: Prawn and cottage cheese salad
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That photo looks really good. I might have to do something similar tomorrow.

No photo but my evening meal today has caused a massive spike.

5.2 before
9.6 after 2h
Which is really strange as I've had that meal before and never had such a jump, I think I skipped on the exercise today and maybe had a different sauce to what I normally have.

Last time I had this same meal I only went up +2. I'm thinking one of my snacks today might have been a bad choice as my dinner was good.
 
I was surprised how high my veggies came out so double checked them. Who would have thought a couple of tablespoons of peas were over 13gm carbs and cottage cheese so high in carbs and sat fat?!

1119 cals, 83.8gm carbs of which 53.1gm sugars

B: Vanilla and almond slim shake
L: Prawn and cottage cheese salad
D: Roast chicken, 2 baby potatoes, peas, cabbage, broccoli
S: 7 frozen dark cherries
E: Aquafit
 
There's a strange yellow object in the sky today, and the usual grey sky is a pretty blue! Bet it doesn't last.

1064 cals, 83.7gm carbs of which 55.2gm sugars

B: Strawberry almond slim shake
L: Mackerel salad
D: Roast chicken, peas, cabbage, broccoli, 2 baby potatoes
S: 7 frozen dark cherries

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954 cals, 54.3gm carbs of which 31.8gm sugars

As carbs and sugars are low today, I'll look for a 200cal snack.

B: Vanilla and almond shake
L: Mushroom and tomato omelette
D: Poached salmon, cabbage, carrots, broccoli and 4 mini baby potatoes
S: 7 frozen dark cherries
 
Tonight’s dinner celeriac mash with creamy garlic mushrooms, mixed veg and steam baked cod in black garlic teriyaki sauce
Not clue what the carbs and calories were but it was delicious 4294BFF9-D32A-42D3-949E-E81C2D0677D7.jpeg
 
20230114_112719.jpg lunch today, large portion of homemade broccoli cheese, with half a thick slice of tiger bread toasted & spread with garlic butter, and a small cake
 
1051 cals, 58.6gm carbs of which 36.7gm sugars


B: Vanilla and almond shake
L: Poached egg with grilled bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes
D: Lemon and dill salmon, cabbage, carrots, broccoli and 4 mini baby potatoes
S: 7 frozen dark cherries
 
Too high in calories, fat and saturated fat today, but tasty! I did manage to stay well under my target carbs level though.

1430 cals, 64.0gm carbs of which 40.8gm sugars

B: Vanilla and almond slim shake
L: Poached eggs with grilled bacon, sausage and tomatoes
D:HM meatball casserole, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, 3 baby potatoes, in a mushroom, tomato and onion sauce
E: Aquafit
 
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1189 cals, 57.8gm carbs of which 37.5gm sugars

B: Banana and almond shake
L: Poached egg with grilled sausage, bacon and tomato
D: Roast lamb, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, 3 baby potatoes, mint gravy
S: None
E: Gardening (maybe)
 
Today's plans shot to pieces by the snow last night and still falling. Watched the vehicles slipping and sliding, trying to get up the hill, so cancelled the coffee morning with friend and postponed my food delivery to her until Friday. It's comfort food today but still under 70gm carbs

1497 cals, 65.8gm carbs of which 34.9gm sugars

B: Coconut latter Exante
L: Poached egg with grilled sausage, bacon and mushrooms
D: Meatballs, carrots, cauliflower, sprouts, HM mushroom, tomato and onion sauce
S: None
 
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