Annb
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I knew it wasn't advised (because of my age, the length of time I've probably been diabetic and other potential complications) but I had to try to reduce both BS levels and weight - these two factors are likely to be the end of me, so it was worth a chance. I spoke to my doctor and she said OK as long as I kept a close watch on my BS levels and checked my BP once a month. I started on the lchf diet full of hope.
Sad to say, it didn't work. I found it quite easy to do and actually lost 15lb during weeks 2 - 5 and my BS came down to impressive levels. In week 6, I kept to the same diet and put on 16lb! Fluid, of course, which was probably what the lost 15lb was as well. Fluid retention is one of the complicating issues I spoke of above. I kept going but realised that my health was deteriorating rapidly - loss of the remaining strength that I'd had, breathless, fainting, irregular heartbeat. I knew it couldn't go on, so I upped the carbs and reduced the fats. In 2 days I felt better.
However, I find that now I am eating carbs in small proportions, I am now very hungry and craving carbs. My fluid retention is worse and my weight is creeping up even further. When I eat overt carbs I feel nauseous, bloated and have even less energy than before. My BS levels are about double what they were a few weeks ago.
I thought maybe trying some of the patent slimming products but they do tend to use "sweeteners" which also make me ill, so I don't think I can go down that route.
Has anybody had a similar experience? If so, what did you do about it?
Sad to say, it didn't work. I found it quite easy to do and actually lost 15lb during weeks 2 - 5 and my BS came down to impressive levels. In week 6, I kept to the same diet and put on 16lb! Fluid, of course, which was probably what the lost 15lb was as well. Fluid retention is one of the complicating issues I spoke of above. I kept going but realised that my health was deteriorating rapidly - loss of the remaining strength that I'd had, breathless, fainting, irregular heartbeat. I knew it couldn't go on, so I upped the carbs and reduced the fats. In 2 days I felt better.
However, I find that now I am eating carbs in small proportions, I am now very hungry and craving carbs. My fluid retention is worse and my weight is creeping up even further. When I eat overt carbs I feel nauseous, bloated and have even less energy than before. My BS levels are about double what they were a few weeks ago.
I thought maybe trying some of the patent slimming products but they do tend to use "sweeteners" which also make me ill, so I don't think I can go down that route.
Has anybody had a similar experience? If so, what did you do about it?
