Episode 118: Carb Counting Reset: How to Stop Guessing and Get Numbers You Trust

Off track loves to hide in foods we think we know. This episode helps you rebuild carb confidence without a spreadsheet so numbers stay calmer and corrections smaller.

What You’ll Learn

• Why carbs go sideways: portion distortion, restaurant free‑pour, optimistic cereal boxes, travel and holiday chaos, and “I’ll look it up later.”
• The “Three Usuals” Re‑Check: pick three foods you eat most often this week, look up their carb counts again, and use those numbers for seven days.
• The “10‑Minute Nudge”: set a timer when you decide to eat; if your blood sugar spikes fast, adjust your pre‑bolus next time.
  
  

Tiny Tools
Choose one tool for the next seven days:

• Three Usuals Re‑Check: Identify your three most‑eaten foods this week and refresh your memory on their carbs.
• 10‑Minute Nudge: Start a 10‑minute timer when you decide to eat; use the information to fine‑tune your pre‑bolus.
  
  

Take Action
Pick the tool that fits your week and commit to it. Finish the prompt “I’m choosing to re‑check ___ for 7 days, so that ___” and share it with Neil.

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Books on Amazon
Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories