OCT. JUDDD/Alternate Day Diet

[GME]

Hi folks. Not much time to reply to everyone but I wanted to share a DD "find." Costco has snack packs of baby organic carrots- 25 cals each. Very easy to throw in a bag or lunchbox. When I do DDs at work one thing that seems weird to me is finishing my lunch (because it is so small) before everyone else. I can nibble a bag of carrots for quite awhile. A bonus is my kids are grabbing a bag on their way out too.

[Ilpirata]

Originally Posted by mistydisa

Thanks for all the congratulations, guys! Makes me feel good. I'm laughing to myself because I posted my 20 lb. loss on Facebook on Monday. Now a bunch of people who were all "Wow, that diet sounds ridiculous!" and "That can't be a healthy way to live!" are now sending me messages that read like this: What was the name of that diet again? I may give it a shot afterall... LOL. I'm giving them all the info and wishing them success. I can't say enough good things about this WOE! Even my husband had his first DD today.

<snipped>

Kisha ~ I can't wait until I can dress in sexy boots and skirts! I'll have to order online as well....Ya see, my feet greatly resemble Fred Flintstone's...fat and square and thick. They just don't make pretty shoes for Fred Flintstone. As for the "looking super" comment...I can't say I'm there yet, but I am oh-so-most-definitely looking and feeling better! I'm letting people take my picture again, so that's definitely an improvement! I'll get there! It's amazing what a 20 lb. loss will do for your self-esteem!

HAHA! Too funny. Whenever anyone questions this WOE I just say "doctors orders" or "I'm under a doctor's care" both of which are true. LOL

Thats so funny what you say about your Fred flinstone's. I refer to my big toe as my "Fre Flinstone" don't get me wrong, my feet are actually very very cute LOL but my big toe bends UP at its last joint like a hitchhikers thumb. I call it my Fred Flinstone.

Originally Posted by PMoon

Hm. I basically ate salad most of the day today. Got a caesar salad for lunch and a steak salad from chipotle for dinner. Then, thankfully, someone made a grocery store run. I tagged along and got me some groceries. I think I am going to eat in my room tomorrow for dinner. All this socializing is really wearing on me. I just got munch food. But I can make a fine dinner out of sliced turkey & cheese, strawberries, dill pickles & yogurt. LOL

I need a break from all the people!! (but they are all really great)

You're doing great. MAN I LOVE CHIPOTLE!!! That place makes the bomb steak salads.

Originally Posted by Jaysma

Morning all

I had a good DD yesterday (280 cal.) and I'm up 3lbs today. I hate TOM

AWESOME DD Girl! And don't sweat it I swear it will be gone plus more when heinous TOM is over. Doing a DD on TOM totally impresses me! I'm on the Depo shot so that is not an issue for me.

Originally Posted by GME

Hi folks. Not much time to reply to everyone but I wanted to share a DD "find." Costco has snack packs of baby organic carrots- 25 cals each. Very easy to throw in a bag or lunchbox. When I do DDs at work one thing that seems weird to me is finishing my lunch (because it is so small) before everyone else. I can nibble a bag of carrots for quite awhile. A bonus is my kids are grabbing a bag on their way out too.

Dang I wish I still had a Costco card. Carrots are one food that I did not eat on Atkins alone that I DO eat on JUDD especially on DD (I eat mine with my beloved Trader Joe's Spicy Hummus). I don't have kids but my bunny also loves carrots!

[threas]

Hi everyone! I started JUDDD on Mon. Today is my 2nd down day. So far so good. I just finished a combo egg drop/ hot -n-sour soup. I made homemade chicken broth, put 1 1/2 cups in a soup bowl added a cup of fresh spinach, swirled an egg in it, added a tiny bit of white vinegar and hot sauce. Yum!!! thank you everyone for your inspiration and your creative recipes!

[caramel]

Originally Posted by threas

Hi everyone! I started JUDDD on Mon. Today is my 2nd down day. So far so good. I just finished a combo egg drop/ hot -n-sour soup. I made homemade chicken broth, put 1 1/2 cups in a soup bowl added a cup of fresh spinach, swirled an egg in it, added a tiny bit of white vinegar and hot sauce. Yum!!! thank you everyone for your inspiration and your creative recipes!

threas, very supportive group here with lots of good information and encouragement,

congratulations to all the losses this week and those who were able to stay on plan, and for those who may have had a "bounce up" or with no losses at all stick with it , this plan really has worked for me in that it keeps me motivated.


Hope everyone has a great day!

[Leo41]

Gina-

Thanks for the tip, but carrots are too carby for me. My latest 'fad' is cucumbers--either in my pickle brine or just plain and salted. They're really filling for few calories.

Kisha-

You just wrote that you're on the Depo shot. Perhaps THAT'S the reason for your recent stall, slow loss issues? Several people on the Main Lobby and elsewhere on these boards have reported problems in losing after they went on the shot.

threas-

I hope you find this WOE as rewarding as I have.

[Ilpirata]

Originally Posted by threas

Hi everyone! I started JUDDD on Mon. Today is my 2nd down day. So far so good. I just finished a combo egg drop/ hot -n-sour soup. I made homemade chicken broth, put 1 1/2 cups in a soup bowl added a cup of fresh spinach, swirled an egg in it, added a tiny bit of white vinegar and hot sauce. Yum!!! thank you everyone for your inspiration and your creative recipes!

WELCOME! Sounds like you're off to a great start!

Originally Posted by Leo41

Gina-

Thanks for the tip, but carrots are too carby for me. My latest 'fad' is cucumbers--either in my pickle brine or just plain and salted. They're really filling for few calories.

Kisha-

You just wrote that you're on the Depo shot. Perhaps THAT'S the reason for your recent stall, slow loss issues? Several people on the Main Lobby and elsewhere on these boards have reported problems in losing after they went on the shot.

threas-

I hope you find this WOE as rewarding as I have.

WELL... I know that alot of people report that however I have been on it since I was eighteen and lost about forty pounds on it when I was in my early twenties a loss which I maintained (at about 150-160LBS) for many years. So I don't think its the culprit in my case. My hypothyroidism is my problem as far as I can tell. If I EVER get optimally medicated... well we'll see. I mean if I got down to a certain weight and could go no lower without getting off it I guess I'd consider it. I don't think its the culprit because I've always been on it and lost to and maintained a healthy body weight on it.

[Leo41]

Sorry, Kisha, I didn't realize you'd been on it for so long. I thought it might be something new, and the detective in me had an "Aha moment" that I now see was totally misguided!

I'm having my own hypo struggles these days. My last blood test showed my T3 up after increasing the Cytomel but not by much[118 (up from 98)-range 83-195],. But the added T3 drove my TSH WAY down [0.23 range 0.40-4.0] so that my endo won't increase anything. He says any increase will make me hyper.

I'm wondering whether my low cal eating is suppressing my T3, resulting in a Catch-22 situation--i.e., I can't lose unless I lower calories, but when I lower calories, my T3 drops and slows loss? If this is true, I'm hoping that the calorie cycling of JUDDD is at least helping this a little.

My endo says it's possible but so long as I'm losing slowly not to worry too much. [sigh!]

[onceNforall]

Leo and Bill....great losses! Leo, your consistency amazes me and Bill your big chunks of loss every month make me very envious.

Theresa!!

This week has been very busy and I haven't been keeping very good track of calories. Good DD Monday til about 7PM when a leftover piece of pumpkin pie from family dinner on Sunday started calling my name....led to raid on fridge. Tried to do a MD yesterday to compensate but became a full fledged UD. Today's DD much more controlled but still feeling guilty about Monday. Need an UD on Friday and this week is getting confusing. I might have to skip this week's weigh in, as I'm gonna be bummed if I don't lose.

I guess the realization is finally hitting that I need to limit all flour and sugar from my diet....cravings getting the best of me this week and all I can do is think about food. Hard emotional week too...learned my not quite 2 year old granddaughter needs some surgery. I'm having a hard time avoiding my old comfort....CARBS.

[threas]

Thanks everyone for the nice welcome!
Today's DD was alot easier than Mon. Thank goodness! On my first DD I tried to stick with coffee in the morn.,protein shakes & chicken broth.
I already forget what I wound up eating for dinner, but I remember I had some light microwave popcorn for my last bit of cals. Today I used ******, I'm at 503 cals. for the day.

Go Phillies!!!

[Whitlin']

Hi there, threas!

(Sherrie), hugs to you for your concern about grandchild.

PMoon, I understand needing a break from people sometimes.

Leo, it's wonderful to hear your experiences, which definitely help others! I knew you had not set a goal, just thinking of the happy result you've had that is more than most people dare to hope, even when they make a resolution.

I have also found the holidays to be a helpful motivator many times in the past. (Well, I have some very competitive kinfolk whom I see only at the holidays! There's nothing like the determination to improve one's appearance when criticism is a possibility!)

The new level of exercise is challenging but I'm having fun with it, and of course I'm thrilled that JUDDD is going so well, so easy to include fresh, healthy foods. I caught a glimpse of myself in a plate-glass window today. I had put a package in on the passenger side of the car and rushed around to get in the driver side. I was amazed at this woman in the reflection who was smaller than I thought I was, and able to zip around her car so quickly.

[Leo41]

Sherrie-

NEVER feel "guilty" about eating. Food should not be a moral issue. By not banishing carbs and sugar, you were helpless with that pie--i.e., our cravings can easily overcome any resolve. The only way I can sustain DDs is by abstaining from starch and sugar.

I would definitely skip this week's weigh in if you already know you'll react negatively to the possibility of no loss. Just chalk this week up to "lessons learned" and stay the course next week. Try to take this just one day at a time.

All good thoughts and wishes for your grandchild.

Whitlin'-

Isn't it wonderful to be smaller--and notice?!! It helps me to keep in mind that "Thin tastes better."

[snaggle]

Welcome Theresa! Sounds like you already have a pretty good handle on dd's. That is great. I know it is really hard for some folks to master them at the beginning. They are still not easy for me, but I feel good on them and have an easier time mastering them than up days, strangely.

Whitlin! Isn't that great, catching a glimpse or reflection in a mirror/window and thinking,
wow- thats me? woo hoo for you!

Sherrie-thoughts and prayers with your granddaughter! Take care.
I sure know what you mean about the comfort of carbs. Nuthin' says "there, there, poor baby" like chips and sweets.

[Leo41]

Snaggle-

I'm with you about the challenge of UDs. Perhaps it's because we have a grip on the DDs, and there's so little room for additions that we find them 'easier'?

My trouble is that I have to count on UDs, too, because I've found those calories really add up quickly! When I get 'down' about this, I think of how much I'd weigh right now if I weren't counting carefully.

I think, too, that I feel more 'entitled' on UDs, and yet there's no room for that if I want to keep my calories in check. The good news (that I have to keep reminding myself) is that one or two high calorie UDs each month seems to help me lose, so I should just think, "I'll eat that when. . . ." Just as we focus on the next UD when we're hungry on DDs, when I'm feeling deprived on an UD, I need to just think about the next "uber-UD."

[GME]

I am afraid it is time for JUDDD and me to part ways again.

It has been just about 4 weeks and no progress. I can't really blame JUDDD too much since I haven't followed it as well as I should. I get myself in a frustrating loop. I do well for a few DDs, but no progress (really, there is some progress, just not enough to warrant the level of deprivation I'm feeling I guess). Then I overdo either UDs or DDs because I'm not getting anywhere anyway, then I make even less progress of course, so I'm frustrated, blah. blah, blah.

I think they key is, for me anyway, JUDDD feels like a Diet (with a big D), not something I will do for life. That sets me up for all kinds of weird mental stuff I thought I was past. I had no idea I still had so many food issues.

My initial weight goal that I have been working toward for so many years is about 10 lbs away. When JUDDD was working for me I got excited and decided I would go for 145, which would be an actual, ideal weight for me (as near as I can tell, having never been there). But now.... meh, just frustrated.

I'm going to give Atkins induction a try. I don't have to go hungry doing that and it doesn't feel too "diety" to me. The only thing I worry about is my running. I eat oatmeal for my long runs. I am OK for shorter runs on LC. I guess I'll keep eating a bowl before my long runs (once a week) until my half. I was planning on backing off the long mileage after that anyway and focus more on intensive, shorter runs and other workouts.

Anyway, I'm just rambling now. I'm happy to see JUDDD is working for so many of you.

[Ilpirata]

Originally Posted by Leo41

Snaggle-

I'm with you about the challenge of UDs. Perhaps it's because we have a grip on the DDs, and there's so little room for additions that we find them 'easier'?

My trouble is that I have to count on UDs, too, because I've found those calories really add up quickly! When I get 'down' about this, I think of how much I'd weigh right now if I weren't counting carefully.

I think, too, that I feel more 'entitled' on UDs, and yet there's no room for that if I want to keep my calories in check. The good news (that I have to keep reminding myself) is that one or two high calorie UDs each month seems to help me lose, so I should just think, "I'll eat that when. . . ." Just as we focus on the next UD when we're hungry on DDs, when I'm feeling deprived on an UD, I need to just think about the next "uber-UD."

What a thought! I'd definately weigh three hundred pounds by now at the rate I was gaining!

Originally Posted by GME

I am afraid it is time for JUDDD and me to part ways again.

It has been just about 4 weeks and no progress. I can't really blame JUDDD too much since I haven't followed it as well as I should. I get myself in a frustrating loop. I do well for a few DDs, but no progress (really, there is some progress, just not enough to warrant the level of deprivation I'm feeling I guess). Then I overdo either UDs or DDs because I'm not getting anywhere anyway, then I make even less progress of course, so I'm frustrated, blah. blah, blah.

I think they key is, for me anyway, JUDDD feels like a Diet (with a big D), not something I will do for life. That sets me up for all kinds of weird mental stuff I thought I was past. I had no idea I still had so many food issues.

My initial weight goal that I have been working toward for so many years is about 10 lbs away. When JUDDD was working for me I got excited and decided I would go for 145, which would be an actual, ideal weight for me (as near as I can tell, having never been there). But now.... meh, just frustrated.

I'm going to give Atkins induction a try. I don't have to go hungry doing that and it doesn't feel too "diety" to me. The only thing I worry about is my running. I eat oatmeal for my long runs. I am OK for shorter runs on LC. I guess I'll keep eating a bowl before my long runs (once a week) until my half. I was planning on backing off the long mileage after that anyway and focus more on intensive, shorter runs and other workouts.

Anyway, I'm just rambling now. I'm happy to see JUDDD is working for so many of you.

I hear ya girl. This plan is not possible for me when its not giving results. I hope you do well on induction! I don't lose on it unfortunately but most do and I'm sure you'll do great (especially with all that exercise)

[Leo41]

Gina-

I know exactly how you feel, and I agree. Any plan has to be something that fits your lifestyle and temperament and that you can live with long term.

JUDDD is too demanding to do without results. And the frustration you're experiencing is exactly what I experienced on standard low carb. Because my issue is having to restrict calories, the frustration of trying to do that that on a daily basis led to frequent 'high calorie' days that canceled any losses. A frustration similar to yours is what initially led me to JUDDD.

Like Kisha, I don't lose on induction, and I wish I did because I really could stay on that WOE forever.

By the way, you might want to take a look at Mark Sisson's website (MarksDailyApple) because he has some strong thoughts about exercise that might fit into your future plans for shorter runs. He thinks that most people do too much exercise, and he advocates shorter training sessions with "sprints" occasionally. I don't run, so I didn't get into more specifics, but you might find it interesting.

[Whitlin']

Kisha and Leo have such good attitudes about Gina not being here. I, on the other hand, am pouting. :blush: Well, no, not really. I want you to be happy and successful, Gina. I am sorry you were feeling that level of deprivation. Come check on us when you can and tell us about your running events.

[Leo41]

Oh, Whitlin', I can't speak for Kisha, but I suspect she, too, is pouting, as I am as well.

But both of us understand Gina's frustration because we've experienced prolonged stalls. It's so demoralizing to try so hard and not lose.

I think we have a positive attitude about Gina's decision because we don't see her as 'giving up' but as trying something different. Much as I like JUDDD, if I wasn't losing, I'd have to try something to get my body to drop weight.

I think we all hope Gina will keep us posted here on her progress. After all, she's been a long-time member of the JUDDD family, and, who knows, one of us may have to try something new sometime, and her experience can be instructive.

Go Gina!

[mistydisa]

Just wanted to say hello...

Gina, we'll miss you, but we wish you nothing but success! Let us know how you're doing from time to time!

Things are going well here. Hubby just completed his second DD. He said he wasn't hungry on this one because he stayed really busy at work. He says he doesn't know how I do it at home all day, not that I don't stay busy, but because I have access to food at any given moment. Yesterday was a tough one for me, for some reason, but I made it.

I'm not sure how to handle all the Halloween candy after we take my daughter Trick-or-Treating Saturday. Bad, bad temptations!

Everyone have a great weekend!

[threas]

Originally Posted by Leo41

Oh, Whitlin', I can't speak for Kisha, but I suspect she, too, is pouting, as I am as well.

But both of us understand Gina's frustration because we've experienced prolonged stalls. It's so demoralizing to try so hard and not lose.

I think we have a positive attitude about Gina's decision because we don't see her as 'giving up' but as trying something different. Much as I like JUDDD, if I wasn't losing, I'd have to try something to get my body to drop weight.

I think we all hope Gina will keep us posted here on her progress. After all, she's been a long-time member of the JUDDD family, and, who knows, one of us may have to try something new sometime, and her experience can be instructive.

Go Gina!

Good luck, Gina!
I can relate. That's why I'm here, Trying something different to get some positive results.
Today is my 3rd DD. I modified Lauren's Healthy Indulgences Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice. It made 3 big servings for 408 cal. total. Next time I might try to leave out the olive oil(1 tbsp.) and use just chicken broth to lower cals. even more. Too good!
I'll post recipe modifications later if anyone wants it. Excuse the poor quality,it's my computer camera. I just wanted to show how much it makes. Gotta get to work. Have a great day!

[Leo41]

Theresa-

Great minds must think alike because I made the cauliflower 'rice' for the first time yesterday, although I'm using it for UDs rather than DDs.

I used very little oil and supplemented with chicken broth. Rice is the thing I miss most, and I was amazed how how close this is to the real thing!
The most difficult part for me was grating the caulflower, since I don't have a food processor, but it wasn't that hard. I don't usually make 'recipes' because I have no portion control at all, but this is worth it. As soon as I finished, I portioned it into separate containers to help control me.

Right now, I have some lamb stew meat in my slow cooker, and I plan on having that over my 'rice' this weekend. My rice is mixed with green onions and mushrooms.

I usually avoid cauliflower because it's rather carby--but not as carby as actual rice!

[Ilpirata]

Theresa-
Yes please post your recipe w/modifications if you get a chance. Some of the Weight Watchers recipes can be used by us JUDDers on DD... but for those of us JUDDing and Low Carbing together we're sort of on our own to come up with low cal low carb DD meals!

RE GINA - Me and that girl go way way back here on LCF. We have somewhat been weightloss twins with similar stats. We bonded back on the BMR sticky thread. So of course I'll miss her here but more than anything I want each and every one of us to be successfull... no matter WHAT plan we're on. Besides I know where to find her! (LOL)

DD for me here today... should be pretty easy. After work I'm going to my sister's house to get ready for Halloween party tonight. I have a truly epic Pirate costume including a real sword and super expensive replica flintlock pistol... My sister is a makeup artist and she'll be doing my makeup and I'm really looking forwrad to it! Then a party tonight so I'll be busy which always improved the quality of my DDs

Finally, um where's Bill?

[GME]

Aww, you guys are sweet. Like Leo said, I am certainly not giving up. Just thinking about doing regular LC has made me relax. I think a lot of what is going on with me is I just have too much going on to give a lot of thought to a WOE (the usual work/home/kids issues plus grad school plus some work stuff to try to get in a position for a different job next year plus a half marathon next month). I seem to be someone who can have one main focus at a time. The other stuff doesn't slide really, but it does need to go on autopilot. I can LC, even induction, on autopilot. I can't seem to do JUDDD without a lot of focus.
Kisha, that costume sounds cool. I am currently a not-too-scary witch. The orange and black striped tights are fun.

[Leo41]

I agree, Gina. I cannot do JUDDD without a lot of focus, and, like you, I could do standard low carb on auto pilot. You're making a good choice for yourself.

Kisha-
Bill posted that he was "getting away" for a while, so perhaps he isn't online right now because he's traveling.

My own DD today is a struggle--but what else is new? At least I know that tomorrow morning will bring an UD

[nitenurse]

Another DD, yesterday's UD was BAD, so today I am back on track. It's a good thing JUDDD is forgiving. I lost 20# so easily in June & July-then off track for Reunion/wedding, gained and lost again.
What I am getting to, is now I am stuck now, and not losing scale weight, this will be at least 3-4 weeks or more with no progress-but I feel like I am losing fat,regardless. Some of you that have been doing this for a long time, like Leo, what is the longest you've been stuck without any loss?
I figure, even if I just kept the 20# loss, and stayed stuck til January, that would still be pretty good for 6 months time-sure hope it doesn't take that long.
I know I shouldn't be so impatient, but I always want to see some progress. Started keeping a log of everything I eat to see if I can see any mistakes there on my up days.

[snaggle]

nitenurse: I have been stuck for over 5 weeks at 148. I was doing Eades' 6wk cure, but have been back on Juddd for 2.5 weeks. I also had a 5 week spell without any loss from mid july til Sept, but during that time I was really not being very strict and had usually only 2 good down days a week and a couple of mediums. I maintained. I thought for sure that the 6wkcure would be a big boost and it did get me from 153 to 148 right away, but then NOTHING after the first two week shake phase. The 2nd two wks of super low carb was the worst because I didn't lose anything and didn't feel great on it like I used to when I was strict low carb. As soon as I came back to Juddd, I put on 3 lbs (probably water since I am not doing it very low carb). Those are now gone, but still haven't hit VFT. TOM is coming now, so I probably still have another week stuck.
GRRRRRR.

I also totally feel the same way about just hangin' on til January. I have a big vacay to Mexico in Dec. and between that and all the holiday stuff, I just want to NOT GAIN.
I have kind of given up any hope of hitting goal given the slow pace lately.

One thing I have learned is that by sticking to JUDDD, I can enjoy the special occasions and can usually eliminate the bounce up weight fairly quickly.

Kisha- you better post a pic of that awesome sounding outfit!

Gina- good luck with the low carb thing. I doesn't work well for me anymore-???

Leo- I do have a food processor but just hand grated my cauliflower last week with my cheese grater and it came out great. Very rice like.
Enjoy your lamb stew!! sounds great.

[Leo41]

Nitenurse-

You lost 20lbs in two months? That's sensational! Perhaps your body is just trying to adjust to the shock--seriously; the body hates to lose and often needs to adjust to a big loss.

Since I've been on JUDDD (about 10 months now), the longest I've gone without any loss at all is 3 weeks. But I've never missed even one of my DDs (just M,W,F) in all that time, so those weeks without any loss can be very, very frustrating.

[BillB]

Hey everybody,

Yep...I am away from home for a few days. Really just decompressing and hanging out with friends. Trader Joe's today, Kisha...I resisted the chocolate, the yogurt, the berries. I bought pub cheese, smoked gouda, fresh mozzarella, diet root beer, uncured bacon, smoked trout and TJ's peppermint castile soap (love, love, love it).

I did well with 2 medium days in a row, but today....well, I ate more cals than I have had in a long time. Too many pistachios, trout & cream cheese, and a massive NY strip...almost 3000 cals today. I am tempted to try a DD tomorrow just to keep myself in control.

At least I have been busy the last couple days...not like a marathon or pumping iron, unless you count marathon shopping. But I have burned off some cals.

Gina, I hope you find the eating plan that will work for you. I don't think I could stick with any plan that made me feel deprived all the time. I do hope you will come back and check in whenever you can.

Up Day LC recipe:

Savory Bacon "Cheesecake"

8oz cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup bacon, finely ground
6 eggs
Minced onion / garlic to taste

Whip softened cream cheese with hand mixer. Blend in sour cream. Blend in bacon. Blend in eggs one at a time. Bake in round pan (we used a deep dish pyrex pie plate) in water bath at 325 until set / brown on top. 8 servings, 275 cals, 2-3 carbs per serving. Was great with cauliflower salad.

Glad everyone is doing so well...I will try to check in tomorrow.

--bill

[BillB]

Originally Posted by Ilpirata

After work I'm going to my sister's house to get ready for Halloween party tonight. I have a truly epic Pirate costume including a real sword and super expensive replica flintlock pistol... My sister is a makeup artist and she'll be doing my makeup and I'm really looking forwrad to it!

I want to see it too.

--bill

[Leo41]

Bill-

That bacon cheesecake recipe looks delicious--and is a perfect example of why I never make recipes. I would eat the entire 8 servings at once--truly!

Have you checked your BG after eating cheese? I ask because my BG runs high (normal) due to my hypothyroid, and since I've eliminated dairy (my only change) it's gone down from 97-98 to 92-93. That might not be much of a change, but my endo thinks that the sugar in dairy could account for it.

As I've mentioned, I try to eat like a diabetic to avoid type2.