New to low carb dieting!

CarlyCaitlin · 07-07-2007, 08:59 PM

I was diagnosed with PCOS about a year and a half ago. I'm just now starting to try to limit my carbohydrate and sugar intake, but it's definitely something that I'm not used to. I eat a lot of potatoes, normally,but I've gotten rid of them. I've been eating a lot of bread, because sandwiches are simple and quick to make for work in the mornings.

I know that it's going to take more planning than I am used to when I'm shopping and preparing meals, and that makes me nervous. I am a full-time student, have a full-time job, and lots of family obligations. I've got to start making time to prepare, shop (because it'll be more time consuming with having to pay attention to labels), and plan my meals.

I've looked through a lot of everyone's recipes, but can anyone suggest any low-carb, low sugar meals that would be good to make early in the week that would stretch out over a few days? I think it will be helpful to be able to make meals that I can take to work as leftovers so I can ensure I'm making good choices during the day as well (instead of running down to the cafeteria and buying something unhealthy).

Jashobeam · 07-08-2007, 09:20 PM

Sauce for pasta- make a big batch and use whole wheat pasta.

Salads- there are low carb dressings. Use nuts and lower carb fruit to top with cottage cheese on the side.

Chili- Make a big batch and it can be frozen.

Chicken and wheat dumplings (you can get 100% whole wheat flour from Walmart)

There are tons of substitutes, but I have to tell you that after being on a modified lower carb diet since October 2002 I still have to read labels. I have found that products marketed as 100% whole wheat will sometimes be replaced with products that are a mix of flours, with the words "Whole Wheat" still on the front.

Here is my weight/diet blog: http://daretobethin.blogspot.com/