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[Goonergal]

@Goonergal curious as to what you decreased and what you increased in your diet.

Removed all sugar, potatoes, rice, pasta, bread and starchy vegetables (especially carrots which spike my blood sugar). Added lots of green, leafy vegetables and salad vegetables - particularly spinach and rocket, plus increased protein (mainly meat, but also lots of eggs and some fish). Not convinced I'm eating any more fat - I was eating vast amounts of carbs and fats!

Last few days I've tried to decrease protein and up fats in an attempt to get fasting levels down and speed up weight loss. Too early to tell the results of that.

 

[Winnie53]

Thanks @Goonergal It looks like you eating a lot of foods that are rich in minerals. That explains your success to me.

Glad you're looking at ways to reduce protein - (too much at any meal can cause a glucose spike which I learned early on with broccoli, brussel sprouts, beef, and chicken). Upping fat intake is important. I find it difficult to get enough calories from protein and above ground vegetables alone. I'm still trying to figure out what works for me. It's been quite the journey.

 

[Goonergal]

Thanks @Goonergal It looks like you eating a lot of foods that are rich in minerals. That explains your success to me.

Glad you're looking at ways to reduce protein - (too much at any meal can cause a glucose spike which I learned early on with broccoli, brussel sprouts, beef, and chicken). Upping fat intake is important. I find it difficult to get enough calories from protein and above ground vegetables alone. I'm still trying to figure out what works for me. It's been quite the journey.

Agree @Winnie53 - it's difficult getting the balance right. At first I just wanted to reduce carbs. A few months in I've virtually eliminated snacking and am feeling fuller so think time is right to look at portion size, especially where protein is concerned. It doesn't seem to spike me, but I did notice that fasting levels the day after smaller protein intake were better.