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Feeling great but not losing any inches

KayeStevenson

KayeStevenson

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Location
UK
Type of diabetes
Reactive hypoglycemia
Treatment type
Diet only
Hi everyone. I am on day 21 of LCHF diet. As I've mentioned in other posts I am feeling great: much more energy and no brain fog. The main aim of starting LCHF was to control my BG and to stop having hypos and so far so good. I am not really overweight and have a BMI of 25 but most of the weight sits around my belly and my bust ... eek! I am not a big fan of scales (I have a friend who is bulimic and they rule her life) but I had hoped that the tape measure would reveal a slight shrinking of my midrift. Alas, no change, nada, zilch, which is a pity as I was looking forward to having to invest in some new jeans :(

It may be early days but I think I will start posting on the 'what have you eaten today' thread and somebody might be able to spot where I am going wrong. Any advice very welcome.
 
Are you limiting calories? LCHF isn't a magic weight/inches loss tool - if your caloric intake is not below what you burn you will not lose weight/inches.
 
Hi Kayestevenson ,to lose inches ( where ever) you need to exercise, lots of up an down stairs if your at home or longer walks( weather permitting) but regular execise is essential
 
LCHF is primarily a diet to gain control of your blood glucose. Remember fat contains more calories than carbs, so keeping a close eye on how much you are consuming is very important if you need to lose weight as well as control BG.
 
KayeStevenson said:
Hi everyone. I am on day 21 of LCHF diet. As I've mentioned in other posts I am feeling great: much more energy and no brain fog. The main aim of starting LCHF was to control my BG and to stop having hypos and so far so good. I am not really overweight and have a BMI of 25 but most of the weight sits around my belly and my bust ... eek! I am not a big fan of scales (I have a friend who is bulimic and they rule her life) but I had hoped that the tape measure would reveal a slight shrinking of my midrift. Alas, no change, nada, zilch, which is a pity as I was looking forward to having to invest in some new jeans :(

It may be early days but I think I will start posting on the 'what have you eaten today' thread and somebody might be able to spot where I am going wrong. Any advice very welcome.
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You've done really well to be in control. And I'm really glad for you.
As the others have said, it is a combination of smaller plate sizes, more exercising and low carbing. It is not always necessary for the amount of calories in my opinion but it is something to bear in mind. I know what eating constantly is like.
Have you thought of doing some intermittent fasting? as this will help not only In being or around ketosis but will help in weight loss.
I would certainly have a look at this unless you have a reason why you can't.
 
Thanks to you all for getting back to me. I record everything in my fitness pal and try to stay at 5% cabs, 25% protein and 70% fat, 1,200 calories. I'm pretty much hitting the targets. I don't get a lot of exercise as I am office based but do stairs, lunchtime walk etc. I have just moved to a new flat opposite a huge park so as soon as the nights get lighter I will be walking and cycling - a bit too dark and scary at the mo! TBH I have never been a big eater and I don't have a sweet tooth. However, my staple foods were pasta, pizza, bread and baked potatoes ... I know, I know...I though cutting these out (which I have completely) would make a difference. Anyway, on the plus I am feeling great, have had no IBS flair ups and very few hypos. I guess I will just need to learn to love my belly and bust until spring comes around
 
As you are still relatively new to low carbing, you might still start losing weight, you won't notice it but others will. Yes, you may have to bide your time, but, as long as those hypos stay away, then that's not bad at all! Slowly does it, I'm only losing it bit by bit now, and sometimes I think I'm putting it back on, I'm not!
Your general health should start getting better as well.
 
If it's any consolation, my belly took what seemed like forever to disappear but one day without me even realising it, it was gone...no more doughnut belly.....it is now flat as a pancake so don't get down about it. (unfortunately the boobs went with it...waited my whole life for a decent pair and now they have disappeared as if by magic :(...sobs....:( )
 
KayeStevenson said:
Thanks to you all for getting back to me. I record everything in my fitness pal and try to stay at 5% cabs, 25% protein and 70% fat, 1,200 calories. I'm pretty much hitting the targets. I don't get a lot of exercise as I am office based but do stairs, lunchtime walk etc. I have just moved to a new flat opposite a huge park so as soon as the nights get lighter I will be walking and cycling - a bit too dark and scary at the mo! TBH I have never been a big eater and I don't have a sweet tooth. However, my staple foods were pasta, pizza, bread and baked potatoes ... I know, I know...I though cutting these out (which I have completely) would make a difference. Anyway, on the plus I am feeling great, have had no IBS flair ups and very few hypos. I guess I will just need to learn to love my belly and bust until spring comes around
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Def' on the right track....now keep moving along
 
Hi,

I'm sorry, i can't remember how old you are, but you may find these links interesting.
Sometimes the usual suspects (calorie counting and exercise) are too simplistic for our hormones - which can be unbalanced by sleep disturbance, sleep deprivation, food intolerances, thyroid or other glands, thrifty genes... RH.

You have RH, so your body has a heck of a lot of insulin sloshing around, at times. Insulin will grab any glucose around, and deposit it as fat. It is possible, that your own raised insulin (due to RH) is scavenging any glucose it can, and pushing it into the cells (as fat), and counteracting the weightloss you achieve at other times? Sort of, one-in, one-out? It is sometimes amazing how our bodies can store even 1200 calories, with the right hormones.
Just a suggestion. Although i am not suggesting that reducing calories further will necessarily help!

The problem is our unique snowflakeness. One size rarely fits all.

These links demonstrate just how complex it can get:

http://www.tuitnutrition.com/2015/11/why-not-losing-weight-1.html

https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/lose-weight/
 
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Brunneria said:
Hi,

I'm sorry, i can't remember how old you are, but you may find these links interesting.
Sometimes the usual suspects (calorie counting and exercise) are too simplistic for our hormones - which can be unbalanced by sleep disturbance, sleep deprivation, food intolerances, thyroid or other glands, thrifty genes... RH.

You have RH, so your body has a heck of a lot of insulin sloshing around, at times. Insulin will grab any glucose around, and deposit it as fat. It is possible, that your own raised insulin (due to RH) is scavenging any glucose it can, and pushing it into the cells (as fat), and counteracting the weightloss you achieve at other times? Sort of, one-in, one-out? It is sometimes amazing how our bodies can store even 1200 calories, with the right hormones.
Just a suggestion. Although i am not suggesting that reducing calories further will necessarily help!

The problem is our unique snowflakeness. One size rarely fits all.

These links demonstrate just how complex it can get:

http://www.tuitnutrition.com/2015/11/why-not-losing-weight-1.html

https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/lose-weight/
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Thank you for getting back to me. I am 47 (deep sigh) and stopped smoking 3 years ago and since then weight has gone up and hasn't shifted. Strangely I was always a red wine drinker but when I stopped smoking I went off it and now drink only Sauvignon Blanc. Lots of changes so I can't really pin point one but in so saying I am so happy to be feeling good and to be able to get up in the morning and be focussed on work rather than struggling through the day.
 
nosher8355 said:
As you are still relatively new to low carbing, you might still start losing weight, you won't notice it but others will.
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My experience is the opposite. I'm now down 17% of my body weight - and no one else noticed it until last week (others who know I am working on losing weight have noticed it - but no one noticed it independently for over 3 months & 34 lbs) o_O
 
nosher8355 said:
You've done really well to be in control. And I'm really glad for you.
As the others have said, it is a combination of smaller plate sizes, more exercising and low carbing. It is not always necessary for the amount of calories in my opinion but it is something to bear in mind. I know what eating constantly is like.
Have you thought of doing some intermittent fasting? as this will help not only In being or around ketosis but will help in weight loss.
I would certainly have a look at this unless you have a reason why you can't.
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Day 21 is maybe a bit early for the weight loss to be obvious. Hang in there and keep on with the Low Carb is what I would suggest for the OP. I think your idea of intermittent fasting is also a good idea. I do this regularly now and it always puts me in holiday mood after 30 years of thinking I had to eat at every mealtime of my life. On at least one busy day a week, I will have breakfast and evening meal, but at lunchtime, just a cup of coffee with cream. The higher fat content of the current diet means I don't get hungry.
 
I agree with @lizdeluz - with what you've described I don't see how the weight can possibly stay on if @KayeStevenson keeps going.

Watch out for that Sauvignon Blanc though! I've had to switch from real ale to red wine - the sacrifices we make!!
 
GeoffersTaylor said:
I agree with @lizdeluz - with what you've described I don't see how the weight can possibly stay on if @KayeStevenson keeps going.

Watch out for that Sauvignon Blanc though! I've had to switch from real ale to red wine - the sacrifices we make!!
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Oh no, not my beloved Sauvignon Blanc :( Is red wine significantly better?
 
KayeStevenson said:
Oh no, not my beloved Sauvignon Blanc :( Is red wine significantly better?
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No, it's just that beer is dreadfully bad for carbs :(
Any wine can pile on the calories, though - 120-130 calories for a medium glass. That's bound to be a fair chunk of your daily target!
 
Red wine is better than white or rose in terms of carbs.But quite right about the calories.Clear spirits like vodka and gin with diet mixers may be better for both carbs and calories if you fancy a tipple.Or a wee dram of course.



Slainte!
 
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