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<blockquote data-quote="MichaelTimothy" data-source="post: 2435563" data-attributes="member: 548024"><p>Thank you all so much for your advice and encouragement!</p><p></p><p>Actually I did figure out that the very low cal wasn't the way to go, it was exhausting me, and I worked out that it was limiting my protein availability. So I have changed tack. I was/am happy with the initial weight loss, but it was always intended to be a short term thing. I was actually also limiting carbs simultaneously: for several decades I have been gluten intolerant, so I am well versed in low carb dieting. Whenever I have done low carb in the past I have had dramatic success in the first week, and then it became harder: and I expected it this time.</p><p></p><p>I did finally get a blood glucose monitor, and I have started using it. I have been surprised by the results, even if it is early days. Today was day 1, and I measured 119 gm/dl both fasting and before/after a meal, the number didn't budge. After 45 minutes moderate exercise I was 109. From what I understand, both numbers are comfortably within the "normal" band.</p><p></p><p>The meter I am using is an Accu - chek Instant. As far as I can tell it is a respected brand? We don't have a very good range of choice here (Egypt), and it has taken a week to even find one. I am worried about sourcing the strips and lancets going forward.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MichaelTimothy, post: 2435563, member: 548024"] Thank you all so much for your advice and encouragement! Actually I did figure out that the very low cal wasn't the way to go, it was exhausting me, and I worked out that it was limiting my protein availability. So I have changed tack. I was/am happy with the initial weight loss, but it was always intended to be a short term thing. I was actually also limiting carbs simultaneously: for several decades I have been gluten intolerant, so I am well versed in low carb dieting. Whenever I have done low carb in the past I have had dramatic success in the first week, and then it became harder: and I expected it this time. I did finally get a blood glucose monitor, and I have started using it. I have been surprised by the results, even if it is early days. Today was day 1, and I measured 119 gm/dl both fasting and before/after a meal, the number didn't budge. After 45 minutes moderate exercise I was 109. From what I understand, both numbers are comfortably within the "normal" band. The meter I am using is an Accu - chek Instant. As far as I can tell it is a respected brand? We don't have a very good range of choice here (Egypt), and it has taken a week to even find one. I am worried about sourcing the strips and lancets going forward. [/QUOTE]
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