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My low carb/IF Diet - BG and progress

Brunneria said:
I have kind of stepped down, over about 10 years. with years of plateaux in the middle.
When I switched to VLC I lost 20 pounds in 10 months, without doing any calorie or restriction at all.
Then I stopped losing. Thought it was too much protein, thought it was less exercise during winter, thought it was all sorts of things. Eliminated them all. But then I found out more about insulin resistance, and the phrase 'you are as fat as your insulin resistance needs you to be' jumped out. Think it was in a You Tube vid by Sarah Hallberg.

Quite an Aha Moment - cos I do have silly amounts of IR (due to non-D meds, and several hormone issues).

So now I am no longer trying to lose weight (although it would be nice!)
Instead I am simply trying to reduce my insulin resistance via a combo of VLC + intermittent fasting
- and will see what happens to my weight.
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I've almost lost 6 stone, just 4lbs to go and that has taken me nearly 4 years, with the last 22lbs coming off in 9 weeks, but I am definitely about .5lb a week now, but no saggy skin because of the steady drop:)




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".

Regime: 20g LCHF, run 1 mile daily, weekly fasting.
 
I'd hate to have all the skin left over after losing so much weight. Although notably healthier it ain't pretty!! Let's hope then this slow loss will mean I avoid that....


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
 
Debmcgee said:
I'd hate to have all the skin left over after losing so much weight. Although notably healthier it ain't pretty!! Let's hope then this slow loss will mean I avoid that....
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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
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I think a lot depends on age and nutrition (another reason why endless low calorie doesn't make sense to me).

Someone once told me that yoyoing takes less of a toll on the body if you are under 40, but after that the skin bagginess becomes more likely. And of course, after menopause it is even more likely.

Lots of omega 3s helps with skin, and lots of water, and a good range of vits and mins in the diet (lots of veg). Maybe @KevinPotts ' Green Stuff is helping debag him? :D Who knows.
Good quality body lotion helps too, of course.
 
Stretching exercises a few minutes each day will help your birthday suit shrink to the new size I find, mine just needs a good iron
 
I've always been overweight, but started seriously low-carbing in Feb to avoid going on insulin. Lost a stone in first 6 weeks, but only 5 pounds in last 10 weeks. I still have to lose 2 1/2 stone to get to my target, but you know what, I'm not that bovvered.

The whole focus of this forum is to low carb to get diabetes under control. My Hba1c is down from 10.5 to 6.0. There is now overwhelming evidence that a BMI of 25-30 is far better for you in old age than less than 22.

If you get your Hba1c down, then the weight will slowly come off as a beneficial side effect.
 
Jasperville said:
I've always been overweight, but started seriously low-carbing in Feb to avoid going on insulin. Lost a stone in first 6 weeks, but only 5 pounds in last 10 weeks. I still have to lose 2 1/2 stone to get to my target, but you know what, I'm not that bovvered.

The whole focus of this forum is to low carb to get diabetes under control. My Hba1c is down from 10.5 to 6.0. There is now overwhelming evidence that a BMI of 25-30 is far better for you in old age than less than 22.

If you get your Hba1c down, then the weight will slowly come off as a beneficial side effect.
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While I agree with most of your post, I have my HbA1c down in the mid 30s now, and the weight hasn't shifted one iota. Hopefully it will for you, but it doesn't work that way for all of us.
 
Well today I went swimming properly, on my own and did a good few lengths. I was tired from the heat and work when I got there but a couple hours later and I can barely move! Fallen asleep twice already and failing to function somewhat. Can't wait for my kids to be asleep....


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
 
Debmcgee said:
I'd hate to have all the skin left over after losing so much weight. Although notably healthier it ain't pretty!! Let's hope then this slow loss will mean I avoid that....


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
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Deb, scales can be a bit like monitors, they can fluctuate a bit. In reality the weight is likely to be more accurate than any of the other measures, because they can be influenced by other factors, like hydration levels. The measure my measuring electrical resistance through the cells. The more measuring points (foot pads, hand grips and so on, the better.
 
Debmcgee said:
Well today I went swimming properly, on my own and did a good few lengths. I was tired from the heat and work when I got there but a couple hours later and I can barely move! Fallen asleep twice already and failing to function somewhat. Can't wait for my kids to be asleep....


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
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And how do you feel today:)


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".

Regime: 20g LCHF, run 1 mile daily, weekly fasting.
 
Still exhausted. I'm really not sleeping well at all and have noticed how much easier I am getting stressed out or overwhelmed with stuff lately. I'm finding life a bit challenging at the moment and in a way, this diabetic journey is keeping me on track/focussed whilst adding to the list of stressors. I gotta chill the hell out but not sure how I can carve some space for me given the nominations....anyway I've never been a victim so won't start now but I'm feeling strained.

Bg is still ok - 6.1 this morning and it's fast day 6 I think(!)

My arms feel like they had a good workout yesterday. Taking kids to swimming lessons later so will have a dip too but nothing strenuous. Wish my Amazonian body would hurry up!!

But thanks for asking Kevin. Hope you're good xxxx


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
 
Debmcgee said:
Still exhausted. I'm really not sleeping well at all and have noticed how much easier I am getting stressed out or overwhelmed with stuff lately. I'm finding life a bit challenging at the moment and in a way, this diabetic journey is keeping me on track/focussed whilst adding to the list of stressors. I gotta chill the hell out but not sure how I can carve some space for me given the nominations....anyway I've never been a victim so won't start now but I'm feeling strained.

Bg is still ok - 6.1 this morning and it's fast day 6 I think(!)

My arms feel like they had a good workout yesterday. Taking kids to swimming lessons later so will have a dip too but nothing strenuous. Wish my Amazonian body would hurry up!!

But thanks for asking Kevin. Hope you're good xxxx


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
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You'll get there lass, just keep plodding away:)


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Well latest fast in the bag. Was ok despite being subjected to a bbq! Took kids swimming only to be told lessons were cancelled due to vomit in the pool. So annoying! Took girls to park instead and had a gentle small walk why they played on swings etc.

Feel a bit more e we've tic today although I may have had a siesta....


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
 
This weekend has been a real challenge thanks to my 7 yr old's behaviour and dealing with tax credit stuff...I'm seriously at the end of my tether and am starting to worry about what the future holds for us as a family.

I've tried everything with her and I feel like I'm getting nowhere. She's rude, insolent when she wants to be and can be a real little cow. But sometimes there's some lovely elements of her and she shocks me at her loveliness. At the moment it feels like we're getting less and less lonely moments. I've asked her school to help a year ago and they referred us to a family based program but nothing's come to fruition yet. I feel like I'm losing control and not really enjoying life. There's so much to do and I've got no one to share the burden with....my ex is beyond useless (and I go as far to say, he's destructive) which adds to the load. Working full time is hard. Fighting against diabetes is hard. Dealing with chronic pain from my leg and not getting decent sleep is hard.

Today I just want to run and keep running.

I'm trying to feel positive and find a winning attitude but I just can't find it today and just feel overwhelmed by everything. What I need is time out for myself but there's no way I can have it, so instead I'm a useless heap and just crying about it.

I feel guilty for how I feel which just makes me feel worse.

Don't know what to do any more and feel trapped in a perpetuating cycle with no end in sight.

Don't know why I'm posting this - I guess it's better than screaming at the kids (plus I did that already yesterday).

D x




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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
 
@Debmcgee (((big hugs))) coming your way. Raising kids can be stressful at the best of times, let alone when you are doing it by yourself. 7 going on 17 doesnt make it any easier. I would follow up with the family based program as sometimes they need to know you are still there and you still want the help. Post away all you like, we are here for support and its not always about diabetes.
 
Debmcgee said:
This weekend has been a real challenge thanks to my 7 yr old's behaviour and dealing with tax credit stuff...I'm seriously at the end of my tether and am starting to worry about what the future holds for us as a family.

I've tried everything with her and I feel like I'm getting nowhere. She's rude, insolent when she wants to be and can be a real little cow. But sometimes there's some lovely elements of her and she shocks me at her loveliness. At the moment it feels like we're getting less and less lonely moments. I've asked her school to help a year ago and they referred us to a family based program but nothing's come to fruition yet. I feel like I'm losing control and not really enjoying life. There's so much to do and I've got no one to share the burden with....my ex is beyond useless (and I go as far to say, he's destructive) which adds to the load. Working full time is hard. Fighting against diabetes is hard. Dealing with chronic pain from my leg and not getting decent sleep is hard.

Today I just want to run and keep running.

I'm trying to feel positive and find a winning attitude but I just can't find it today and just feel overwhelmed by everything. What I need is time out for myself but there's no way I can have it, so instead I'm a useless heap and just crying about it.

I feel guilty for how I feel which just makes me feel worse.

Don't know what to do any more and feel trapped in a perpetuating cycle with no end in sight.

Don't know why I'm posting this - I guess it's better than screaming at the kids (plus I did that already yesterday).

D x




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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
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Hi Debmcgee, sending you ( Hugs) and you are not alone so please take strength knowing your doing your best,and thats all anyone can do, wish i had a magic wand to magic it all better,...but we can change things bit by bit and learn to love ourselves and those that really matter, please keep posting and let us know how your coping,we all of us need encouragement and help now and again,clive and molly56


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Hi Deb, I really don't know what to say...life just sounds so terribly difficult at present and my heart goes out to you!

I think if it's ok with you, I'll say a prayer for you and your family...

...but please know we really are here for you and you can share, scream and kick off at us if it helps:)


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".

Regime: 20g LCHF, run 1 mile daily, weekly fasting.
 
Thanks everyone. I was so happy to be back at work today and just dealing with other peoples' kids instead of mine. Hopefully the break from me has done them some good too.

I've not slipped on routine and dieting and feeling emotional stronger and proud of myself that I carried on fasting today.

I really appreciate your support and kind words - this really is a great place to be and I don't know what I'd do without it for the knowledge and positivity. So thank you.

This morning's bg was a 6.6. I guess that's what stress does to my bg. Not good. I'm going to find a way to get down time. I need to start by leaving work on time. Failed that one today but teacher and I are being observed tomorrow so need to have ducks in a row. I always feel better when I'm organised.

About to jump on scales....


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
 
Scales say I've lost a total of 2kg since starting IF two weeks ago which I guess isn't too bad considering I'd really slowed down with weightloss.

Bg is a bit scary though - 6.8 just now - still to break the fast and was expecting a reading in the fives

So now fasting is well under way, I need to focus on stress reduction before I add to the statistics of fat people and heart attacks with low carbing

Onwards and upwards xxx


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
 
Just checked fat percentage and that's down by 2kg so proof it's coming off the fat stores....phew!!


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
 
FBG 6.4 today. Still too bloody high.

Either going swimming or a dog walk tonight. Let's see what that does...


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
 
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