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Low carb is changing my life.

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cheeseisthebest · 13/01/2021 18:59

Posting this in chat as hoping it will be helpful.

Bit of backstory- I was diagnosed with high blood sugar and pre-diabetes several years ago. The advice then was just to cut down on sugar which I did and saw an improvement.

Couple of years later I went back to Doctors as I felt hungry all the time, high blood sugar and pre-diabetic again. The advice now was to cut out sugar and carbs.
I've tried and tried over the past couple of years but finally something has clicked.
Since 1st Jan I've had no carbs or anything sweet. This is a massive deal for me, I'm working at home, stressful job and homeschooling and food has always been my comfort and I just love sweet stuff.

However I feel full, so I'm eating less, I've lost almost 4lb, my mood is more stable, I dont think about food constantly. I'm enjoying treats like cheese and cream (in moderation!) I'm really hopeful that I've finally cracked this.

I'm not sure why its different after so many attempts but I really dont want to end up with a serious health condition (type 2 diabetes) that is one of the few health conditions that you can have control over.

Just wanted to share in case this is helpful to anyone. Smile

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cheeseisthebest · 13/01/2021 19:00

Sorry by control over I mean its reversible through diet and exercise and I would be an absolute fool to become diabetic through my own lack of control.

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grassisjeweled · 13/01/2021 19:03

Bravo!

I'm a low carbing and it is honestly life changing. Total game changer.

Not sure if you used the bootcamp on here? Vital resource for support and recipes

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TheFlis12345 · 13/01/2021 19:05

DH and I went low carb and sugar last year and for the first time in my life, I don’t yawn and feel tired in afternoon meetings.

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PaperMonster · 13/01/2021 19:06

Well done! I’m low-carbing too. Have been doing it just over two years, but sadly this last test had me just in the Diabetic range but if I hadn’t been following a low carb way of eating, I think my blood sugars would be much higher.

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cheeseisthebest · 13/01/2021 19:08

Yes that is true I'm not as tired. Hadnt thought of that! Yes have signed up to the current bootcamp.
Oh that's a shame paper monster, how high was your blood sugar?

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cheeseisthebest · 13/01/2021 19:10

I do think some of it is down to genetics as well, both my parents are pre-diabetic and my mum has very little sugar and is slim.

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Whenwillow · 13/01/2021 19:11

Me too! Feels amazing! I want to shout it from the rooftops too!

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TheRattleBag · 13/01/2021 19:13

I should really look at doing low carb, but I think I'd miss bread too much.

And having tried (briefly) in the past, I struggled with the lack of crunchy things - it's probably easier in better weather when you're more inclined to fancy a salad/raw veg!

Are you following a particular plan, or just making it up yourself?

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cheeseisthebest · 13/01/2021 19:13

Yes that's how I feel! So happy with the weight loss! A stone to go and I will be happy.

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WishITookLifeSeriously · 13/01/2021 19:13

Well done! Could you give some examples of what you're eating, as I find it difficult to not include a carb in a meal. Although don't miss them when they're not there iyswim.

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cheeseisthebest · 13/01/2021 19:16

So today I didnt eat until half 12, had 2 poached eggs and smoked salmon.
Then for dinner I had homemade veggie meatballs with a homemade tomato sauce, courgetti (instead of spaghetti) and some green beans.
Its mad because I used to be starving as soon as I woke up but eating later and later now.
You need to have lots of protein and enough fat to fill you up.

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cheeseisthebest · 13/01/2021 19:17

I am stuffed. Might have some nuts later.

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Toomanycats99 · 13/01/2021 19:17

@WishITookLifeSeriously

I've reduced carbs rather than going completely carb free. One nice mean I link is pancetta and mushroom fried then boil a small amount of spaghetti and then add courgette to the water at the last moment (I just grate it) with a sprinkling of cheese

Omelettes

I had a diet plan and key to it was having plenty of fibrous veg - broccoli spinach courgette etc.

I miss carbs way less than I expected. I am also trying to combine it with 16:8

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Goldensunnydays81 · 13/01/2021 19:18

Oh me too, I have got type 1 diabetes and my sugars have been awful the last few months, have dramatically reduced my carbs just from veg but no potatoes and have managed to reduce my insulin with meals by a lot and have had pretty much consistent blood sugar levels, I’m loving it and like you say having loads more energy and I’m not feeling as hungry either. Have lost 3kg too in the last 2 weeks :)

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Toomanycats99 · 13/01/2021 19:19

Another nice other one is a sausage cassoulet. The fast 800 cookbook has some good low carb receipes in.


I also make chips from celeriac / parsnip / carrot when I want the sensation of having potatoe.

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mumofone2019 · 13/01/2021 19:20

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GeorgeMichaelsEspadrille · 13/01/2021 19:22

I feel sooooo much better low carving.

Less anxious, more focused, nicer to be around, more energy, less achey, less snuffly, less farty, sleep better..... I could go on.

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GeorgeMichaelsEspadrille · 13/01/2021 19:22

Carving not carving!! Clearly doesn't help spelling...

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GeorgeMichaelsEspadrille · 13/01/2021 19:23

Nooo - arghhh!!

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Jaypreen · 13/01/2021 19:23

What if you have high cholesterol? Is a low carb diet advisable then?

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Madhatterhouse · 13/01/2021 19:23

@mumofone2019 another advocate of Jason Fung here. In the last seven months I’ve gone from 11.5st to 9.5st and husband has lost a whopping 6.5st.

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cheeseisthebest · 13/01/2021 19:26

@Jaypreen

What if you have high cholesterol? Is a low carb diet advisable then?

I guess you would avoid a lot of eggs, cheese and cream? Would be harder for sugar but yoghurt would be ok?

I've upped my water intake and going for walks.
Homeschooling has been really trying this week and I'm amazed I've not buried my head in chocolate ice cream.
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PaperMonster · 13/01/2021 19:28

@cheeseisthebest it was 50. I developed insomnia last year, so thinking that’s pushed it up as it can play havoc with your blood sugars.

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supercee · 13/01/2021 19:29

Planning is key, especially in baltic weather. I hadn't thought of what I was having for dinner (I'm doing IF and Fast 800-ish) and my appetite has taken a dip after one week in, which is usual for low carbing. So all I had to make was a mozzarella and tomato salad. Lovely on a nice summer's day, when it's just about to snow outside not so much.

Today has been the only day where my resolve has weakened a bit and thoughts of wine have crept in, but that's because I wasn't prepared.

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PaperMonster · 13/01/2021 19:32

@Jaypreen I have heard of people lowering their cholesterol on low carb, however I guess that will be an individual case and it would need monitoring. I think I’ve read that it’s not so much about the levels but more the ratio. I know when I told a GP about eating low carb, he told me my cholesterol would increase - but then had to backtrack when he saw mine was lower than before I low-carbed! Although mine wasn’t high to begin with.

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