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<blockquote data-quote="HSSS" data-source="post: 2096152" data-attributes="member: 480869"><p>Personally I think you’ve chosen well. It’s really really hard to forget the fat is evil mantra we’ve had drummed into us for a generation and more. Large numbers of us in here have not only controlled our type 2 with lchf but have lost significant amounts of weight, often far more painlessly than with other methods. The reason so many type 2 gain weight and struggle to lose it is the diabetes and the inability to process carbs properly. Sort that out and the weight sorts itself out. Loads of non diabetics use lchf for weight loss too.</p><p></p><p>Take a look in here as well as across the forum generally for loads of anecdotal evidence. <a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/success-stories-and-testimonials.43/" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/success-stories-and-testimonials.43/</a></p><p></p><p>By and large I’d say don’t worry about calories, at least not to start with. I’ve never counted them. A few people seem to need to keep an eye but most don’t. I think in terms of grams of carbs so can’t comment too much on your amounts. Once you get fat adapted you will feel full and naturally eat less often staying full for longer and finally climbing off the carb rollercoaster. Take measurements as well as weight and blood details. Doesn’t show on the scales first and can take a few weeks but good things are still happening in the background metabolically. </p><p></p><p>Eat enough to feel full. Then stop. (Maybe this is why a few calorie count too if this mechanism doesn’t work well anymore) Carbs have a limit. Protein is a goal to protect muscles etc. (Some diabetics do have bgl raises from protein but to start I wouldn’t worry about this yet. It can be tweaked later if need be). Fat is the lever. Eat enough to feel full and satiated and avoid snacking. Once you are fat adapted the amounts may well lessen but it helps get you over the carb withdrawal period. No need to eat to a goal for fat. But once used to the idea of lchf remember fat that you eat will get burned up before fat that you wear in your body. So adjust according to weight goals. Less to lose, more to maintain or gain.</p><p></p><p>Edit: oops sorry I missed you are type 1 not 2. However I think the majority of the above will still hold true</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HSSS, post: 2096152, member: 480869"] Personally I think you’ve chosen well. It’s really really hard to forget the fat is evil mantra we’ve had drummed into us for a generation and more. Large numbers of us in here have not only controlled our type 2 with lchf but have lost significant amounts of weight, often far more painlessly than with other methods. The reason so many type 2 gain weight and struggle to lose it is the diabetes and the inability to process carbs properly. Sort that out and the weight sorts itself out. Loads of non diabetics use lchf for weight loss too. Take a look in here as well as across the forum generally for loads of anecdotal evidence. [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/success-stories-and-testimonials.43/[/URL] By and large I’d say don’t worry about calories, at least not to start with. I’ve never counted them. A few people seem to need to keep an eye but most don’t. I think in terms of grams of carbs so can’t comment too much on your amounts. Once you get fat adapted you will feel full and naturally eat less often staying full for longer and finally climbing off the carb rollercoaster. Take measurements as well as weight and blood details. Doesn’t show on the scales first and can take a few weeks but good things are still happening in the background metabolically. Eat enough to feel full. Then stop. (Maybe this is why a few calorie count too if this mechanism doesn’t work well anymore) Carbs have a limit. Protein is a goal to protect muscles etc. (Some diabetics do have bgl raises from protein but to start I wouldn’t worry about this yet. It can be tweaked later if need be). Fat is the lever. Eat enough to feel full and satiated and avoid snacking. Once you are fat adapted the amounts may well lessen but it helps get you over the carb withdrawal period. No need to eat to a goal for fat. But once used to the idea of lchf remember fat that you eat will get burned up before fat that you wear in your body. So adjust according to weight goals. Less to lose, more to maintain or gain. Edit: oops sorry I missed you are type 1 not 2. However I think the majority of the above will still hold true [/QUOTE]
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