Recent Content by Ruthiecbrown

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    Starting out.

    I have read so much on this site and so many low carb books/ websites but I drive myself around in circles getting started. I usually get so hungry I give up. Today is my new start ( again- roughly my 61000th new start!) I fasted until lunch. Did a 30 minute turbo trainer ride then lunch was an...
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    Tips on low carbing

    Thanks for the replies. I am pre diabetic ( having also had gestational diabetes twice). During pregnancy I found low carb really easy as I just avoided all the obvious starches plus anything that sent my blood glucose readings out of range. I am finding it much trickier at the moment as I don’t...
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    Tips on low carbing

    Hi can anyone give me tips on how they low carb by only counting carbs? Counting calories gets me a bit ocd and then I give up because I have forgotten to weigh (I am very much an intuitive cook not a measure things out cook!). I see lots of people say they only count carbs not calories. Do they...
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    Wartime rations

    Found this really interesting. Just been reading about wartime rations and apparently diabetics could surrender their sugar ration allowance for more butter meat and cheese.
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    Prof Roy Taylor

    Has anyone read his book? I thought it was really interesting but I am curious about his take on low carb. He says it doesn’t matter whether you are low carb or not it just matters that you lose weight. Any opinions? I must confess I feel my brain is in a pickle. I managed gestational diabetes...
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    Low carb or 8 week blood sugar diet? Weight loss help

    Some advice would be appreciated very very much. I am 45 and prediabetic. I have had gestational diabetes twice ( managed with metformin and low carb) Both parents type 2 diabetic. I am 5ft 6 and weigh a shocking 14st. I know I need to lose weight, about 4 stone and I know that will help my...
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    Prediabetic and trying lose lose weight

    Prediabetic and trying lose lose weight