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<blockquote data-quote="Bebo321" data-source="post: 518989" data-attributes="member: 68730"><p>Hi there livitridge,</p><p></p><p>Sorry you're having such a tough time.</p><p></p><p>I wonder if you're not finding cutting out carbs difficult because you're yo-yoing - 'starving' yourself, then craving a carb fest (your body will be screaming at you to take on board a quick fix of energy) Your bloods rocket up, then later you come back down again only to have the same cycle repeated.</p><p></p><p>It would be well worth trying to persevere with your diet and make some changes. Lean chicken, loads of green veg, salad, avocado, seafood etc. There is so much to eat that will make you feel full without you gaining weight. Really you are far better changing your focus to carbs over calories and consider that not all calories are equal. Unfortunately fruit won't really be doing you any favours; it will be spiking your BG, so be careful with that.</p><p></p><p>How about trying to modify your diet, even for just one week to include more protein and fats. Remember eating fat doesn't make you fat, but eating carbs when your body doesn't need the energy will. One week - your body will thank you for it, and hey, if you haven't put on weight (and I bet you won't) it could be the kick start you need to get your health back to where it needs to be.</p><p></p><p>If you think you would struggle even to do that, then I would suggest that you ask to see your doctor - explain your concerns and enquire if there is somebody who can give you some more direct support. </p><p></p><p>Wishing you well, and wishing you an iron will to help yourself get better control of your diabetes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bebo321, post: 518989, member: 68730"] Hi there livitridge, Sorry you're having such a tough time. I wonder if you're not finding cutting out carbs difficult because you're yo-yoing - 'starving' yourself, then craving a carb fest (your body will be screaming at you to take on board a quick fix of energy) Your bloods rocket up, then later you come back down again only to have the same cycle repeated. It would be well worth trying to persevere with your diet and make some changes. Lean chicken, loads of green veg, salad, avocado, seafood etc. There is so much to eat that will make you feel full without you gaining weight. Really you are far better changing your focus to carbs over calories and consider that not all calories are equal. Unfortunately fruit won't really be doing you any favours; it will be spiking your BG, so be careful with that. How about trying to modify your diet, even for just one week to include more protein and fats. Remember eating fat doesn't make you fat, but eating carbs when your body doesn't need the energy will. One week - your body will thank you for it, and hey, if you haven't put on weight (and I bet you won't) it could be the kick start you need to get your health back to where it needs to be. If you think you would struggle even to do that, then I would suggest that you ask to see your doctor - explain your concerns and enquire if there is somebody who can give you some more direct support. Wishing you well, and wishing you an iron will to help yourself get better control of your diabetes. [/QUOTE]
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