I was wondering that. Isn't metformin supposed to aid weight loss somewhat? (Just googled, it's a "maybe", over a very long period?). Here's hoping a decent set of blood results will show up something that's useful.You have had some great responses already about getting tests done. Just a thought if your weight loss slowed with reducing metformin might it help to consider stopping it completely once you see how your HBA1C is doing?
I was wondering that. Isn't metformin supposed to aid weight loss somewhat? (Just googled, it's a "maybe", over a very long period?). Here's hoping a decent set of blood results will show up something that's useful.
I can’t really add much to what’s been said already, but wanted to send a hug x
Would it be worth trying fat bombs as snacks?
You have had some great responses already about getting tests done. Just a thought if your weight loss slowed with reducing metformin might it help to consider stopping it completely once you see how your HBA1C is doing?
There is a fat bomb recipe on diet doctor that doesn't have cacoa or sweetenersThanks for the suggestion. I have seen some delicious fat bomb recipes but all of the ones I've checked out either have cacoa or sweeteners in them. I can't have chocolate and wouldn't use sweetener but I will search out any that are free from those ingredients.
It's not defeat, @Guzzler, it's a change of direction. I am sorry to hear you are struggling - I always read your calm and friendly posts - and wish I could give you some help and advice (I have the other side of the weight problem). There are savoury fat bomb recipes out there and these might be ok for you:Thanks for the suggestion. I have seen some delicious fat bomb recipes but all of the ones I've checked out either have cacoa or sweeteners in them. I can't have chocolate and wouldn't use sweetener but I will search out any that are free from those ingredients.
There is a fat bomb recipe on diet doctor that doesn't have cacoa or sweeteners
75 g unsalted butter
125 ml unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (green)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
From diet doctor https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/cinnamon-cardamom-fat-bombs
It's not defeat, @Guzzler, it's a change of direction. I am sorry to hear you are struggling - I always read your calm and friendly posts - and wish I could give you some help and advice (I have the other side of the weight problem). There are savoury fat bomb recipes out there and these might be ok for you:
https://www.ruled.me/savory-pizza-fat-bombs/
https://www.ketovale.com/recipe/bacon-egg-avocado-savory-fat-bombs/
https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/post/2015/03/10/Savory-Mediterranean-Fat-Bombs
Best wishes.
weight loss is a rare, but know side effect for a few people taking gabapentin.If I was ever getting the appetite suppressant side effect from Metformin it was well and truly cancelled out by the 'Gabapentin Munchies' as I call them. Thanks for the suggestion, though, it is definitely worth considering.
Aye, lass, but I have been on it for years and my weight was stable until the onset of LCHF. Having said that, did the years of Gabapentin plus a high carb diet keep my weight stable, perhaps if I hadn't been taking the drug I may have become overweight, who knows? Perhaps when the dosage was raised about three years ago this tipped me over the edge?weight loss is a rare, but know side effect for a few people taking gabapentin.
@Guzzler Are you simply someone whose "normal" is right at the tail end of the normal distribution curve of population weight? It is so easy to read the often narrow parameters given to say what we should all be and then be panicked into taking the pills (or whatever) if we happen to be one of the extremes.I was a painfully thin child, a stick thin teenager and a slim/thin adult.
@Guzzler Are you simply someone whose "normal" is right at the tail end of the normal distribution curve of population weight? It is so easy to read the often narrow parameters given to say what we should all be and then be panicked into taking the pills (or whatever) if we happen to be one of the extremes.
Are you full of energy, do you feel well? If so, perhaps, just perhaps, you are well.
Sally
Thanks for the suggestion. I have seen some delicious fat bomb recipes but all of the ones I've checked out either have cacoa or sweeteners in them. I can't have chocolate and wouldn't use sweetener but I will search out any that are free from those ingredients.
@Guzzler - There are lost of savoury fat bombs around the place. This link is a mixture of sweet and savoury (sweet first on the list), but as this blogger aggregates fpr some of her posts, I bet following some of the links would take you to other recipes.
https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/40-sweet-and-savory-fat-bomb-recipes/
Thanks for the suggestion. I have seen some delicious fat bomb recipes but all of the ones I've checked out either have cacoa or sweeteners in them. I can't have chocolate and wouldn't use sweetener but I will search out any that are free from those ingredients.
Eating extra thick double cream straight from the pot is a pretty good fat bomb and delicious too!
Eating extra thick double cream straight from the pot is a pretty good fat bomb and delicious too!
Yep, double cream poured over mixed nuts with just 3 raisins for a bit of sweetness was like crack cocaine for me. As soon as I'd finished one 'serving' I'd make another. I gained weight very quickly which was a bad thing for me, but one person's problem could be another person's solution!
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