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LCHF diet

Kristin251 said:
Keesha, yes it is similar to Atkins and I've been doing it for 20+ years. I stay under 20 carbs most days all in above ground veggies and a few nuts and seeds.

The type of fat can make a difference. Some of us do see higher CHO with saturated fats and some see no difference. I tend to keep most of my fats monounsaturated. Like avocado, nuts, olive oil, mayo. I do eat red meat in small quantities but I trim the delishous visible fat. I get fat from chicken thighs, tuna, salmon, lamb and beef. I don't gob the fat, I just use normal portions

I like to use the term very low carb, moderate protein and moderate fat.
Atkins is higher in protein than I can process without it turning to bs. Some people can eat lots of protein ( but not normally necessary) and some of us have to moderate it or it will turn to bs.
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20 years... That's incredible:) so you really are the "poster girl" for LCHF:)


Diagnosed 13/4/16: T2, no meds, HbA1c 53, FBG 12.6, Trigs 3.6, HDL .75, LDL 4.0, BP 169/95, 13st 8lbs, waist 34" (2012 - 17st 7lbs, w 42").

6/6/16: FBG AV 4.6, Trigs 1.5, HDL 2.0, LDL 3.0, BP 112/68, BPM 66, 11st 11lbs, waist 30". Lifelong migraines and hay fever gone.

Regime: 20g LCHF, run 1 mile daily, weekly fasting.
 
KevinPott, thanks for your comments. Your Hb1ac is good, but don't you agree that your HDL is too low and Trigs is too high at 3.6? I would be, but then we all have different opinions, and to each his own. All the very best to you and all the buddies to respond.


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Keesha said:
KevinPott, thanks for your comments. Your Hb1ac is good, but don't you agree that your HDL is too low and Trigs is too high at 3.6? I would be, but then we all have different opinions, and to each his own. All the very best to you and all the buddies to respond.


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They certainly too low and too high but HDL is now 2.0 which is good and Trigs down to 1.5, which is ok, but would like to pull it down to under 1.0 by time of next HbA1C:)


Diagnosed 13/4/16: T2, no meds, HbA1c 53, FBG 12.6, Trigs 3.6, HDL .75, LDL 4.0, BP 169/95, 13st 8lbs, waist 34" (2012 - 17st 7lbs, w 42").

6/6/16: FBG AV 4.6, Trigs 1.5, HDL 2.0, LDL 3.0, BP 112/68, BPM 66, 11st 11lbs, waist 30". Lifelong migraines and hay fever gone.

Regime: 20g LCHF, run 1 mile daily, weekly fasting.
 
KevinPotts, so wonderful to hear the progress you are making on results all round. Keep up the good work. I am so impressed and wish you nothing but the very best of luck in the world. You are a great inspiration to all of us. Continue doing what you are doing.


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