tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post4862986914508266728..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: How to eat sugar-free over a three-party weekendDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-24914813046726646682019-09-09T06:49:27.149-04:002019-09-09T06:49:27.149-04:00You ARE doing this, and you are doing it well! Hav...You ARE doing this, and you are doing it well! Having resolve and giving yourself options that are pleasing (like steak, or the burger, or the fruit) helps so much. Great job! And I really think the bread especially, if you'd eaten it, would have made your gut feel awful about 30 minutes later. I'm enjoying our new emphasis on whole grains. They make your gut feel so happy!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-41672696140636653542019-09-06T18:39:54.908-04:002019-09-06T18:39:54.908-04:00Your table looks beautiful! I know how hard it is...Your table looks beautiful! I know how hard it is to avoid sugar and carbs. I was diagnosed with diabetes last March. I am doing well controlling the high glucose count with both Metformin and diet. I eat tons of veggies, nuts, cheese, meat, and some fruit. Finding dining establishments that will cater to this diet isn't always easy. Good luck to you and God bless you!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934520412742387153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-9163923029029237262019-08-31T13:43:30.385-04:002019-08-31T13:43:30.385-04:00Who needs sugar, with the SWEETEST looking table, ...Who needs sugar, with the SWEETEST looking table, that you had! <br />Drooling over all your pictures...Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-89304035342048847422019-08-25T16:57:21.569-04:002019-08-25T16:57:21.569-04:00Dearest Deborah,
That sounds good and I've had...Dearest Deborah,<br />That sounds good and I've had to live with these decisions for quite a while now.<br />No salt, no sugar, no cholesterol laden food, watching my protein intake all the time; all due to my kidneys... High bloodsugar levels affect them negatively too so it is a MUST to live by the rules.<br />Even with doing the utmost, sadly I figured out that I've progresed on to stage IV (top level...) from stage III. Not a happy tiding.<br />Good luck to you and be rigid as it could cause worse problems as we all age.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-73610639437088330702019-08-24T18:35:37.933-04:002019-08-24T18:35:37.933-04:00Oh my goodness...as good as all this food looks, w...Oh my goodness...as good as all this food looks, who needs sugar? You have done well, my friend! Keep up the good work!Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-35470329242126209052019-08-24T13:10:33.058-04:002019-08-24T13:10:33.058-04:00It's not easy. Popcorn has helped me through a...It's not easy. Popcorn has helped me through a lot of snack times. And I still like a quarter of a sugar free Klondike bar with some nuts when I 'need' dessert. My husband eats sugar so I like something to snack when he snacks! You're doing great though! I'm proud of you!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-70492537080888591452019-08-23T18:36:56.149-04:002019-08-23T18:36:56.149-04:00Deborah, you did great on the weekend and I'm ...Deborah, you did great on the weekend and I'm proud of you and the choices you made! Bravo! <br /><br />Hugs,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-65361499261415941592019-08-23T08:22:58.521-04:002019-08-23T08:22:58.521-04:00THat's truly a commendable weekend, Deborah! I...THat's truly a commendable weekend, Deborah! I'm proud of you for your lifestyle choices made.Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-90647576956832262032019-08-22T22:31:32.413-04:002019-08-22T22:31:32.413-04:00I don't have a sweet tooth, preferring savory ...I don't have a sweet tooth, preferring savory to sweet, but I do understand what it's like to crave certain foods. I am absolutely in awe of your ability to cater to so many food preferences/allergies while making everything look delicious and totally inviting. <br /><br />I recently read a book about the history of sugar. It's surprisingly responsible for many of the problems in this world -- sugar cane plantations were responsible for much of early slavery, in the Middle Ages people lost their teeth to it by the time they were in their late twenties and undiagnosed diabetes was responsible for many premature deaths. <br /><br />You are doing yourself a huge favor by eliminating/limiting your sugar intake. <br /><br />Brava, Deborah. <br /><br />Cheers, M-TMarie-Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834644226980732441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-20627158444853338542019-08-22T19:06:19.590-04:002019-08-22T19:06:19.590-04:00Hello Deborah ~ congratulations on staying true to...Hello Deborah ~ congratulations on staying true to your new way of eating and living.<br />Having the sleep over alone would have been incredibly hard, but you handled it quite beautifully.<br /><br />Your table setting is absolutely gorgeous, of course anything pink and I'm all in. :-)<br /><br />Delicious looking omelet and having your son teaming up with you on eating healthier would have been a huge blessing.<br /><br />Take care and keep up the good work~Debbie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661813843716269751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-35520973222958567952019-08-22T17:33:51.546-04:002019-08-22T17:33:51.546-04:00You are doing so well! And the food you served sou...You are doing so well! And the food you served sounded delicious!Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-46690839604890560792019-08-22T09:21:11.385-04:002019-08-22T09:21:11.385-04:00Oh, my goodness! I am SOOOOO beyond proud of you ...Oh, my goodness! I am SOOOOO beyond proud of you right now! This is AMAZING! That you could get through not one, but THREE events with NO cheating??? You deserve something wonderful, and God bless you for not allowing that something wonderful to be of the edible nature!! Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels...I will say it over and over and over again. One of the best rewards for good behavior is the great feeling you have inside knowing you have not packed on that extra 3 or 4 pounds, and you aren't having to re-lose it all over again. You stayed on track, you conquered and won the victory over the sugar enemy, and you are marching right along with a clear conscience! Will you please, pretty please, share your recipe for the breadless breakfast casserole. It looks SO tasty! So, so proud of you and your accomplishments, my friend!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-91696732153625118882019-08-22T07:17:30.960-04:002019-08-22T07:17:30.960-04:00It sounds like you are doing great! We do have to ...It sounds like you are doing great! We do have to watch the fruit, some is better than others. You must be shedding a few pounds. I haven't forgotten to write you, but I need to remember what it was about! But it sounds like you're learning all the ways to do the new lifestyle. I find a cup of decaf is good enough in place of dessert.podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-56854124862279294592019-08-21T18:03:07.542-04:002019-08-21T18:03:07.542-04:00It is so hard to stick with a special diet! Congra...It is so hard to stick with a special diet! Congratulations on your success over the weekend. Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517246579704472278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-31907808132146859402019-08-21T15:44:38.496-04:002019-08-21T15:44:38.496-04:00You are doing great and making it sound great, too...You are doing great and making it sound great, too. I had steak this week and it just hit the spot. I'd have thought it was great to make it myself right at the table...fun!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-89065085126827604912019-08-21T15:00:21.486-04:002019-08-21T15:00:21.486-04:00I always loved hearing about your bookclub sleepov...I always loved hearing about your bookclub sleepover parties!<br /><br />The pink-themed breakfast table was soooo pretty! I think I spotted a couple of RA tea sets...Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-43976947031296871832019-08-21T14:22:12.989-04:002019-08-21T14:22:12.989-04:00Wow Deborah, you sound like you are really doing w...Wow Deborah, you sound like you are really doing well with this lifestyle. It's good to eat healthy food and it does fill you up so you don't need anything sweet to eat after dinner. It was a good idea to speak to the hostess ahead of time. Have a nice dinner and enjoy the week. :)Julie's Creative Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356593535311926517noreply@blogger.com