IT CAN BE DONE

[NoCrbs4Me]

I have been diagnosed today as being type 2 diabetic.
I was interested to read your report and was even more surprised to read you did it on a low Carb higher fat diet. Is that similar to the Atkins diet?
I have joined weight watchers but it is not inspiring me as all.

Check out:
https://www.dietdoctor.com/diabetes and https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb

 

[callyandy]

Well done @Viv0147 . Fantastic. I was diagnosed on 30 September 2016 and went Low carb high fat straight away. Thanks to the support here and stories like yours, 40 days in I've lost over a stone, and not felt hungry or like I'm missing out at all.

A way for life...

 

[Jillytee]

Viv, well done that man ! you did it your way, and it is so encouraging to know it can be done by your own investigation.

Jillytee I too am trying to do it my own way of exploring the LCHF diet without using fixed recipes or foodplans, I read somewhere on the forum that a low carb diet is around 50g of carbs per day, which is what I now aim for, less than 20g is considered very low carb and brings other concerns into play, so I am happy to do 40 - 60g per day. I got a fitbit which you put all your food intake into, and the end of each day it summarises carbs, protein etc so there is no tedious totting up ! I beleive other diet apps do the same. I am losing weight, not steadily, in jumps and stops which is odd as i am seeing visible waistline changes.
I'm waiting till my next blood test at GP before I put my results on here, as i am not monitoring it and i keep forgetting to take my metformin. While I am losing weight I'm not too concerned.

I haven't been counting my carbs mainly because I didn't know how low I should go. I've just kept it to an absolute minimum most days, so glad to hear that 50g is about right ! I'll reassess what I can have.. also I will stat using my husbands fitbit (he doesn't use it)! I've started doing 30-40 mins brisk exercise most days too which seems to help with the weight loss and fitness. Ha ha going on a 16 day cruise on Sunday so will have to be mega strong ... will post how I get on.

 

[Jillytee]

Check out:
https://www.dietdoctor.com/diabetes and https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb

Great websites, the low carb one is exactly what I've been looking for.... thank you

 

[NoCrbs4Me]

Great websites, the low carb one is exactly what I've been looking for.... thank you

You're welcome. I'm pretty close to zero carbs now and that works for me. I don't follow the Diet Doctor's low carb diet anymore, although it worked great for me when I did.

 

[cusally]

hope u have a lovly cruise Jillytee, I love my fitbit, the info it sends to my phone and PC is very motivating and supportive rather than making me feel guilty, and its a bit ridiculous how much it perks me up when i get stars and badge prizes, but it works for me !! I didnt realise initially till my GP explained that the recommendation to exercise is all about improving circulation, not a fitness regime reason, so slow walking is just as good, a cruise ship should allow you lots of circuits hopefully

 

[ickihun]

I'm very impressed @Viv0147 .

I relaxed lchf diet due to no weight loss. A hotel on holiday had to compete with my lchf cooking for satiety. They failed miserably. Looking forward to my 2nd attempt at 30g carb lchf. I hope I get your success? I doubt it since I have 2 other medical conditions which add weight. God loves a trier! I'm definitely one of them. Ha ha

 

[Richard.l]

well done you legend never give up hope and never forget who's in charge you not your diabetes.

 

[meeat]

Check out:
https://www.dietdoctor.com/diabetes and https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb

thank you I an now trying a lchf but I am finding I am craving carbs. My son says it just withdrawal symptons.

 

[NoCrbs4Me]

thank you I an now trying a lchf but I am finding I am craving carbs. My son says it just withdrawal symptons.

The carb cravings should go away in a week or so...if you don't cheat.

 

[starlight-walker]

Fantastic - well done. I am 63 and after 40 years of dieting and never getting anywhere I gave up at 50. Last January I was told I was pre-diabetic and immediately changed my diet, found this website and miracles of miracles I have now lost 2 stone 4 lbs on the low carb high fat diet!!!!! It definitely works - AMEN!!!!!

 

[tsalman]

Well done. Congratulations ! You are a source of inspiration for so many people.