Do you guys ever eat any sweets?

Question

I just started the GD program this past Wednesday and I’m feeling pretty depressed about it.  I am starving all the time and confused about what to eat.  When I eat the recommended number of starches my numbers are high.  So am I supposed to cut them out or what?  And
I just want to eat a cookie or something. 😭. I’m only 12w4d so I’ve got a long ways to go.  Does this get easier?

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Look into whole30 recipes. You also don’t have to cut carbs out completely, you need to find ones that work with your system. Sprouted grains were fine for me (Ezekiel muffins, wraps, bread) as was some brown rice pasta. Sprouted grain may be ok. (These May not be ok, but sprouted grain breads have a low GI overall so may be worth a shot) 
If you can significantly reduce processed and added sugars you can eat more filling kinds or carbs/foods. 
I also didn’t portion any of meats or veggies and was always full.

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I sometimes have a treat but try to limit it as much as possible.  I often have a mint chip Yasso frozen yogurt bar which are only 13 grams of carbs.  These bars do not taste like diet options.  I also have tried some of the low carb Atkins bars and they okay.  Dark chocolate seems to have lower carbs then milk chocolate.  Good luck, the diet is really hard!!

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I do. Something you gotta understand with any diet is that you can’t always stick to the 100% healthy stuff. Like it’s okay to have a cookie or a small slice of goodness every once and awhile. Typically if I know I want to have a sweet treat I will find out how many carbs is in the treat and plan my meal accordingly, more protein and veggies and less of something else. I’m not sure if that’s how you’re supposed to do it but I told my doctor that and he was like “hey we all enjoy treats once and awhile you’re doing great” just remember to not binge or go crazy. Sometime the store has “sweets” that have little to no carbs. You can also look on google for diabetic friendly sweets 😊

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Since it has been 3 weeks since your post you are probably doing better but be encouraged what you are feeling is normal. I went through this when diagnosed at 12 weeks too. The carb cravings were strong. I found eating more fat (full fat Greek yogurt, Olive oil, and avocados) and moderate
Walking or climbing the stairs after
Meals helps A LOT. I’d eat peanut butter and dark chocolate or graham cracker with full fat cream cheese for a sweet craving. Limit cookies because they have deceptively high carbs.

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I did all the time, but my GD was boarder line. So it wasn't bad and I never  had a bad reading.

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I have ice cream probably 5 nights a week.  Just a small amount...1/2 cup.  Plain vanilla.  It doesn’t spike my sugar.  My dietician says it was a fairly appropriate indulgence due to the protein in the milk.

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I ate maybe a treat a week (normal ice cream, chocolate, or chips). I usually had it with my lunch or dinner but I’d eat it as my meal carb. As long as I was careful with it I wouldn’t spike. My dr and dietician were totally fine with it.

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Frankly you’ll probably need meds. You can’t cut carbs entirely. You’ll probably appreciate the freedom of having insulin as you’ll be able to (very occasionally) have a little something and it’ll feel much more normal. 
Berries with a bit of whipped cream is great to get your sweet tooth fix. I also enjoyed light Jello pudding, and low carb treats like Atkins or high protein/low carb “ice cream”. 
Having a protein shake with berries also felt indulgent while still being in range. Or 1/2 glass of chocolate almond milk

Do you guys ever eat any sweets?

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