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Ross.Walker

Ross.Walker

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Hello

So after almost 6 months of eating proper like, exercising and no booze my HbA1c level is 34.

Some of is I know dumb luck that my body is responding, some of it is being strict and a lot of it is support from my lady, my lad and from here

Still finding it hard to put the weight on, how do you get enough calories in and not spike the glucose levels?

Keep up the good fight people, I will show my butt to this illness.
 
Well done - 34 thats blooming fantastic! All your hard work is paying off, you rock!
 
Ross.Walker said:
Hello

So after almost 6 months of eating proper like, exercising and no booze my HbA1c level is 34.

Some of is I know dumb luck that my body is responding, some of it is being strict and a lot of it is support from my lady, my lad and from here

Still finding it hard to put the weight on, how do you get enough calories in and not spike the glucose levels?

Keep up the good fight people, I will show my butt to this illness.
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Great news on the HbA1c. Very well done.

As far as gaining weight is concerned, that can be a tricky one. I am very, very slight. I would be OK to gain a couple of kilos, but having spent weeks and weeks eating even more than usual (My OH calls me a lean, mean, eating machine), the scales showed a modest blip, but nothing really to speak of or apparently permanent.

If you are concerned about energy for exercise, your body is likely to be able to keto adapt to burning fats effectively, without increasing your carbs. Is your primary concern your desire to exercise or increase your weight, bearing in mind it many accumulate around your mid section, in the initial instance at least.
 
There was a lady on here who had a mother with a similar problem. The suggestion at the time was that snacking was allowed in this instance and that nuts had lots of calories and low GI. The lady later reported that the weight loss of her mother had stopped. So that seems to be it, high calorie and low carb or low GI.
 
AndBreathe said:
Great news on the HbA1c. Very well done.

As far as gaining weight is concerned, that can be a tricky one. I am very, very slight. I would be OK to gain a couple of kilos, but having spent weeks and weeks eating even more than usual (My OH calls me a lean, mean, eating machine), the scales showed a modest blip, but nothing really to speak of or apparently permanent.

If you are concerned about energy for exercise, your body is likely to be able to keto adapt to burning fats effectively, without increasing your carbs. Is your primary concern your desire to exercise or increase your weight, bearing in mind it many accumulate around your mid section, in the initial instance at least.
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Hello. My % body fat is down to 15% with visoral (SP?) down to 5%. I am active, very active and want to be just a bit stronger. I am 71KG today and want to be 75KG. Not a massive gain and over time so it is sustainable. Currently trying Soy and whey proteins, not had a negative effect on bgs, which is nice.

I have learned, I can eat enough carbs to do what I need to do, and only that amount for that day.

I will bear your advice in mind and see if a change to higher fats does.

Cheers bud
 
First, congrats on the successes so far. Wonderful news.

As far as gaining 4kg of muscle, I'd personally say that's a HUGE (but not unobtainable) goal. I'm into bodybuilding (for fun) and I'd expect it to take me at least a year to gain that much muscle without increasing my body fat. Even then, that's optimistic.

You will likely find that you do need to increase your carbs in order to achieve your lean mass goal. It is possible to gain weight on a low carb diet, but it's incredibly difficult (unless you've never lifted weights in your entire life). I'd dare to say that the process takes twice as long compared to a bulking/cutting approach.

Happy to help further if I can.
 
TorqPenderloin said:
First, congrats on the successes so far. Wonderful news.

As far as gaining 4kg of muscle, I'd personally say that's a HUGE (but not unobtainable) goal. I'm into bodybuilding (for fun) and I'd expect it to take me at least a year to gain that much muscle without increasing my body fat. Even then, that's optimistic.

You will likely find that you do need to increase your carbs in order to achieve your lean mass goal. It is possible to gain weight on a low carb diet, but it's incredibly difficult (unless you've never lifted weights in your entire life). I'd dare to say that the process takes twice as long compared to a bulking/cutting approach.

Happy to help further if I can.
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If it takes a year, it takes a year. I am happy with that if what I do is sustainable. any and all advice gratefully accepted.

I do 5 gym sessions a week, 3 weights, 2 mobility and agility. Cycle to work daily and usually walk 10 to 20 miles in a weekend. I am fit and lean, not fussed about a 6 pack, just a bit stronger.

Regards
 
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