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<blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 527505" data-attributes="member: 41816"><p>It may be worth pointing out that no one gets to a low/ketogenically low carb diet without a few iffy moments. And therefore warning people about the hypo risks of moving to a low carb diet makes sense. I just wish they also told people that you come out the other side.</p><p></p><p>Often it is very hard to change the mindset from widely the accepted 'fat is evil', to the low carb idea that 'carbs are evil' and fat is good. It is a really hard transition for some people especially if doctor, nurse, family and friends are all opposed.</p><p></p><p>And of course, it is during that transition period that the risk of hypos is at its greatest - which reinforces their argument!</p><p></p><p>Additionally, most people come to low carb wanting to lose weight, so they are reluctant to eat fats because of the calories, and by cutting down on carbs too, they teeter on the edge of the hypo-zone.</p><p></p><p>This is why, whenever I get the chance, I suggest to new low-carbers that they eat lots for the first few days. Meat, fish, eggs, cheese, butter, cream, pate... As high fat as possible. It is only for a few days, but it helps them until the glucose levels drop, the cravings fade, and they come out the other side of the hypo risk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brunneria, post: 527505, member: 41816"] It may be worth pointing out that no one gets to a low/ketogenically low carb diet without a few iffy moments. And therefore warning people about the hypo risks of moving to a low carb diet makes sense. I just wish they also told people that you come out the other side. Often it is very hard to change the mindset from widely the accepted 'fat is evil', to the low carb idea that 'carbs are evil' and fat is good. It is a really hard transition for some people especially if doctor, nurse, family and friends are all opposed. And of course, it is during that transition period that the risk of hypos is at its greatest - which reinforces their argument! Additionally, most people come to low carb wanting to lose weight, so they are reluctant to eat fats because of the calories, and by cutting down on carbs too, they teeter on the edge of the hypo-zone. This is why, whenever I get the chance, I suggest to new low-carbers that they eat lots for the first few days. Meat, fish, eggs, cheese, butter, cream, pate... As high fat as possible. It is only for a few days, but it helps them until the glucose levels drop, the cravings fade, and they come out the other side of the hypo risk. [/QUOTE]
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