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 LearnWhy 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 ToolsChoose 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 ActionPick 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.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories