Hi bulkbikerYou taking any meds?
What are you eating when you get the "dash"?
I'm guessing that could be the culprit? Any sweeteners other than "low sugar"?low sugar squash
Hi @AngiH really sorry to hear this. Why not do an experiment upping your carbs a bit at a time to see both what you can tolerate bg wise according to your meter and also see how your digestion goes. Remember though that if you up your carbs but want to carry on losing weight you’ll need to lower your fats at same time both would put weight on! We are all individual and you need to work out what works for you and moderate carbs maybe more you? I know that for example @Rachox stays below 50g of carb whereas I stick mainly below20g going up to maxof 30 at times but my body is happy with this so it works for me. Think higher carbers probably have less fat in their dietsthan I but I’m also working at maintaining whereas you want to lose more........hope this helps you - you need to experiment I think. Hugs M xHi all,
I've been on keto since January this year and at first I was doing so well, but had a set back in my health for a while and relaxed my eating. I've now got back on the keto diet since Monday but I'm not sure my body tolerates it. I can't handle the mad toilet dash...with absolutely no warning. Sorry for TMI! It happens even when I'm fasting and it's been like it since I started in Jan.
I'm thinking I need to step back and just do a low to moderate carb, but will this still work for my bg levels and weight loss. I need to find what works as it's a lifestyle change not a short term fad diet.
How low carb should I go for the continued weight loss. I'm currently at 30g a day.
I'm getting so frustrated with myself reading into things and getting confused on the right path. I've even considered weight watchers again, but deep down I enjoy the feeling on keto as I look leaner even though I weigh more if that makes sense.....so mixed up right now.
Sorry for the long post.
Thank you as always.
Ah I didn't even think of that. It's the only thing I have with sweetner. I used to drink diet coke all day and stopped once I started keto.I'm guessing that could be the culprit? Any sweeteners other than "low sugar"?
It makes sense, as before I started this I only drank diet coke, no water, no squash or anything...so thought I was being good swapping the coke for squash. I'm drinking at least 1.5 litre these last few days tooI agree with BB, some people are very sensitive when it comes to sweeteners. LCHF/Keto tends to have the opposite effects to sweeteners (temporarily, anyway).
Thank you Shelley, I think I'll start checking my bg levels more again before and after meals. I've only been doing 3 times a day as I've been pretty stable and also eating only what I know is ok. Think upping carbs very slightly and lowering fat is worth a try.Hi @AngiH really sorry to hear this. Why not do an experiment upping your carbs a bit at a time to see both what you can tolerate bg wise according to your meter and also see how your digestion goes. Remember though that if you up your carbs but want to carry on losing weight you’ll need to lower your fats at same time both would put weight on! We are all individual and you need to work out what works for you and moderate carbs maybe more you? I know that for example @Rachox stays below 50g of carb whereas I stick mainly below20g going up to maxof 30 at times but my body is happy with this so it works for me. Think higher carbers probably have less fat in their dietsthan I but I’m also working at maintaining whereas you want to lose more........hope this helps you - you need to experiment I think. Hugs M x
I'll give this a try too Jim as I do love the way my body feels on keto...even with lots of weight still to loose. Thank you.Try replacing the squash with lemon water. Bottle of cold water, still or sparkling, with the juice of half a fresh lemon.
It makes sense, as before I started this I only drank diet coke, no water, no squash or anything...so thought I was being good swapping the coke for squash. I'm drinking at least 1.5 litre these last few days too
Weirdly most times there is no real bad smell, although yesterday there was. all I can say is it's basically like a tap and yellow, no pain or cramping...again apologies people for TMI@AngiH - When you do the dash to the small room, are the outputs very acrid/bitter smelling?
(Sorry!)
Just realised I also eat no added sugar/sugar free jelly most evenings
Weirdly most times there is no real bad smell, although yesterday there was. all I can say is it's basically like a tap and yellow, no pain or cramping...again apologies people for TMI
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