Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Newly Diagnosed
Shell shocked!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 1462291" data-attributes="member: 94045"><p>It is necessary to count carbs initially until you get the hang of what portion sizes look like on your plate, which carbs you really can or can't tolerate, and if your numbers don't improve as much as you like. (Unless you go completely hardcore and eliminate all major carbs completely including anything made with or containing flour) A food diary will help.</p><p></p><p>You may find it necessary to count calories if you have a tendency to go overboard with the fats and protein elements of LCHF or if you go very low carb and much higher fat. It is a suck it and see situation. Fats tend to have many more calories than carbs, especially things like cheese. There is no need to do it if you are losing weight nicely with your food choices and LCHF. Just keep an eye on the scales.</p><p></p><p>I lost 4 and a half stones in about 9 months but I stuck to 1200 calories and low carb with increased fats. I counted everything and kept a rigid food diary, ate to my meter and scales. That worked for me. I haven't counted anything in a long time now as I know what I can eat, and how much - and importantly what it all looks like on my plate. I still eat to my meter. The scales are only needed once in a while.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluetit1802, post: 1462291, member: 94045"] It is necessary to count carbs initially until you get the hang of what portion sizes look like on your plate, which carbs you really can or can't tolerate, and if your numbers don't improve as much as you like. (Unless you go completely hardcore and eliminate all major carbs completely including anything made with or containing flour) A food diary will help. You may find it necessary to count calories if you have a tendency to go overboard with the fats and protein elements of LCHF or if you go very low carb and much higher fat. It is a suck it and see situation. Fats tend to have many more calories than carbs, especially things like cheese. There is no need to do it if you are losing weight nicely with your food choices and LCHF. Just keep an eye on the scales. I lost 4 and a half stones in about 9 months but I stuck to 1200 calories and low carb with increased fats. I counted everything and kept a rigid food diary, ate to my meter and scales. That worked for me. I haven't counted anything in a long time now as I know what I can eat, and how much - and importantly what it all looks like on my plate. I still eat to my meter. The scales are only needed once in a while. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Newly Diagnosed
Shell shocked!
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…