Anyone using the GI Diet? Any success stories?

[Triathlete]

Although my nickname is Triathlete, it ought to be EX-Triathlete. 39 years old, 5ft 10 inches, 40 inch waist, nearly 16 stone.

A lot of the weight is in my legs as I am a keen cyclist and have HUGE quads. But still the waistline - oh dear. I've put on 5 lbs a year since 2001.

I've started the GI diet as it looks sensible, the science is sound and it is coherent with what I know from sports nutrition. It would be really good to hear other people's experiences and stories, just to keep me going - please share!

Cheers

DH is doing this, it appeals to him. I'm doing low-carb, as I can get more nutrition in that way - just eat meat and veg. Its early days for both of us, but we've both lost a bit of weight. Will keep you posted.

I am finding it easier to feed the family if I do low carb - just cook a "normal" meal, and leave off the carbs for me, but give them to the DC. Trouble with GI is its low fat, and I want to give full fat food to DC.

Hi Triathlete, I've followed GI for a while (as part of Rosemary Connely club) and during the kickstart I lost 5lb! in 2 weeks. then it was a steady loss. The trick with that diet was though not to have anything that has more than 5% fat per 100g. Unfortunately my good eating habits went out the window in december but trying to get back to it now. It also really helped with my pmt!

HTH

I started the GI diet ( Rosemary Connely) in sept 2006. I consistently lost 2 - 3lbs a week and by easter 2007 had lost 4 and 1/2 stone dropping from 17st10 to 13st3lbs. I then stopped following it so strictly but maintained my weight loss and have recently started to follow again and have started to loose weight again. It has also helped with my poly cystic ovary symptoms and I have never felt hungry or like I am missing out on anything. Good luck

I agree with MrsBigD ... you still have to be careful of the fat content of food if you are doing Low GI for weight loss. There are many foods out there that are low gi but high in fat but they market them as low gi but it can be misleading ...
DH was scoffing these chickpea chips every day as they said lo gi on the packet - then was horrified at the fat content (basically deep fried )

its not a diet its a lifestyle change. Embrace it and it will reward you. I was not overweight but suffered bad sugar lows and erratic sugar patterns. Hyperglycaemic etc. I have followed GI eating for three years and am healthier than I have ever been. I now love to cook varied foods . Once you've got the basic rules sorted and so on... You're away. Good luck!!!!

AAArgh!!

I've just checked the fat content of these "Low GI" oatcakes that I've been snacking on - 23g per 100g! And I've got another 2 packs - I'll have to convince DW to eat them.

Thanks All for tips and encouragement!

Triathlete, the odd glitch in fat content isn't that bad forgot to mention that in my plan I was allowed 100kcal from anything as a treat i.e. could use it for butter or in your case oatcakes LOL