A Month Into Low Carbing

[ButtterflyLady]

The other day my GP was discussing weight loss with me and she said that when I was lighter (BMI 27) I had looked ill. I don't think I did. I think she was trying to get me to moderate my weight loss and not be so obsessed with rapid weight loss. I want to get back to that weight or lower, and if I look ill to some people well that's too bad, because I want to be healthy. And I can't be healthy when I'm rather overweight. My point is that it's more important to be the weight that your body functions best at than to have a plump looking face, IMO. Gaunt and healthy, lol.

 

[JenniferW]

... lost me another 2 lbs. Down now from 12st.8lbs to 11st.1lb now Not a great way of getting there though.

I'm in the middle of doing the XPERT course (education for T2) and we had to do an exercise about setting goals and making changes. One of the questions was What will be the most difficult thing about changing? Well, once I started to think about that, I couldn't stop. I need to eat less, and eat less often - and I hate the feeling not just of feeling hungry but of even feeling peckish! And at that point I have to deal with the echo of my mother's "I'd hate you to be going hungry." in the ears in my brain, prompting me to just eat a bit more. Then there's the sheer loss of pleasure! All those foods I love the taste of. That feeling of satiety. You get the idea?

Then the exercise asked, What is one nice thing you could do for yourself after you make each change? and I couldn't think of a single thing! That was two weeks ago and I still can't think of a reward.

So I loved your parting comment, 'Not a great way of getting there".

 

[13lizanne]

Do you ever buy glossy magazines @JenniferW ? You know - Vogue, In style, Marie Claire - that type? Costly around £4-£5 but a definite treat or, if you don't like mags how about some expensive bath stuff, a new lipstick, scarf.....the list is endless and you can buy them with the money you've saved on food Good luck x

 

[JenniferW]

Do you ever buy ..... Costly .....

Years ago, when I gave up smoking, I remember people talking about spending the money you were saving on treats, and I did do a bit of that. But now, I'm a pensioner on Pension Credit, watching each and every penny, and to be honest, my food bills on a low carb diet are higher than they were before. I'm eating well, but there's so much less of the lower cost foods that I can see a difference in my purse. I'm sure that'll sort itself out in time, as I get used to the new shopping list, but for now, I was trying to think of free treats.

What have other people done to treat themselves?

 

[13lizanne]

Oh! That is a shame - I thought maybe you used to buy chocolate etc - that was the "saved money" I meant. I save the cash I would have spent on crisps, bread products etc until I have enough for a non-food treat. Perhaps you could enjoy a new book from the library or a long bath if you like that sort of thing or an hour or so listening to your favourite music? Our local college runs free classes on several subjects for over 60s e.g. computing skills and we also have an over 60s walking group - anything like that your way? I do hope that you can have activities that you can look forward to.

 

[JenniferW]

Oh! That is a shame - I thought maybe you used to buy chocolate etc - ..... I do hope that you can have activities that you can look forward to.

Believe it or not, I do now look forward to my daily walks (most days), but they're my exercise quota, so it seems daft to see them as my reward. Maybe there's a lesson for me in all this somewhere!

This actually all started on my XPERT course - I've been to 4 of the 6 sessions so far. This has generally been way better than I expected, but I must ask other people what they've thought about as their rewards.

 

[Indy51]

Believe it or not, I do now look forward to my daily walks (most days), but they're my exercise quota, so it seems daft to see them as my reward. Maybe there's a lesson for me in all this somewhere!

This actually all started on my XPERT course - I've been to 4 of the 6 sessions so far. This has generally been way better than I expected, but I must ask other people what they've thought about as their rewards.

I definitely view my daily walks as a treat - birdwatching, kangaroo watching, the changing seasons, the river - it's the highlight of my day and I get stir crazy if I can't go for whatever reason

 

[learning2me]

I haven't posted for a while as we've just had lots of work done on the house, so my testing has been a bit erratic.
The bad news is that no matter what I do, my FBS is still too high - anything from a frightening 10.1 to 7.8
It does go down over the day though, so obviously liver dump.

Good news is that after a bit of a plateau, my weight loss has continued and I have now lost just over a stone!

 

[JenniferW]

I haven't posted for a while ... no matter what I do, my FBS is still too high ...

Can I ask if you've talked about this pattern with any of the specialists you see? I'm curious as to their thoughts on it. I also have my highest readings for the FBG - and the only ones higher are if I wake up in the night and test then!

 

[learning2me]

I haven't seen anyone since I started testing my BS.
Due to have bloods taken soon, then an iterim diabetic review with my GP.
I refuse to see the SDN at the practice as she is useless.
Will discuss it with my GP in the hope that he can suggest something.

 

[ButtterflyLady]

I haven't seen anyone since I started testing my BS.
Due to have bloods taken soon, then an iterim diabetic review with my GP.
I refuse to see the SDN at the practice as she is useless.
Will discuss it with my GP in the hope that he can suggest something.

Good luck. I'd be asking for 3 monthly reviews until BG is firmly in the normal range, then dropping to 6 monthly.

 

[learning2me]

Good luck. I'd be asking for 3 monthly reviews until BG is firmly in the normal range, then dropping to 6 monthly.

That is exactly what is happening - 3 monthly. Will be interesting to see what my next reading is. Still concerned about high FBG.

 

[JenniferW]

He's should be claiming housing benefit it if he's unemployed.
No reason not to pay at all.

from this website: http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_a...using_benefit_if_renting_from_a_family_member

You are not entitled to make a housing benefit claim if you pay rent to a close family member who shares all or part of the home with you. For example, if you make a contribution to household costs when living in your parent's home.
These people count as close family members:​

• • parent or step-parent, father-in-law or mother-in-law
  • child or step-child
  • daughter-in-law, son-in-law
  • sister or sister-in-law, brother or brother-in-law
  • half sisters and half brothers

 

[ButtterflyLady]

from this website: http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_a...using_benefit_if_renting_from_a_family_member

You are not entitled to make a housing benefit claim if you pay rent to a close family member who shares all or part of the home with you. For example, if you make a contribution to household costs when living in your parent's home.
These people count as close family members:​

• • parent or step-parent, father-in-law or mother-in-law
  • child or step-child
  • daughter-in-law, son-in-law
  • sister or sister-in-law, brother or brother-in-law
  • half sisters and half brothers

this is a separate home though?