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<blockquote data-quote="NicoleC1971" data-source="post: 1943663" data-attributes="member: 365308"><p>Hi! I am a less strict low carber and reduced my carbs gradually starting with ditching carbs for lunch and my evening meal but allowing a carby Friday. I was quite attached to toast and still am attached to chocolate . When needs must (dinner choice last night was risotto, lasagne or nothing) I enjoy carbs and bolus for them without guilt. However most of the time I find it easy to eat out or modify options at home or in my work canteen. That said, I know MelCP's discipline has paid off with regards to HBA1c results!</p><p></p><p>As MelCP says how you do it (gentle on ramp) or jump from the high board (30g. and under) is key. It has to be somehhing you can be consistent with or you may not get the benefits of the weight loss or improved control. So what are you prepared to do today and for the next 5 days ? Then see what you are prepared to do for the next week until the new consistent habit gets established.</p><p></p><p>If used to ;lots of carbs' it will take a while to get your body used to being a fat burner (see Diet Doctor site for newbie advice too). Also if you are on any blood pressure meds be aware that your bp may drop as your body won' hang onto fluid quite so much on a low carb regime. </p><p>I did not change basal insulin but obviously bolus will change although don't be surprised to need a little something to cover protein (half of the usual dose).</p><p></p><p>Lastly you are doing this to lose weight so whilst you can and should eat decent quantities of fat and protein plus non starchy greens etc. if you drink bulletproof coffee and eat fat bombs all day this will slow down the burning of your own stores. So eat until you are satisfied and not beyond hunger! Skipping breakfast is a great way to start and if you are doing it right you should not need to snack or eat more than 2 meals per day and should not feel too hungry.</p><p></p><p>If you've already started tell us how it is going in week 1!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NicoleC1971, post: 1943663, member: 365308"] Hi! I am a less strict low carber and reduced my carbs gradually starting with ditching carbs for lunch and my evening meal but allowing a carby Friday. I was quite attached to toast and still am attached to chocolate . When needs must (dinner choice last night was risotto, lasagne or nothing) I enjoy carbs and bolus for them without guilt. However most of the time I find it easy to eat out or modify options at home or in my work canteen. That said, I know MelCP's discipline has paid off with regards to HBA1c results! As MelCP says how you do it (gentle on ramp) or jump from the high board (30g. and under) is key. It has to be somehhing you can be consistent with or you may not get the benefits of the weight loss or improved control. So what are you prepared to do today and for the next 5 days ? Then see what you are prepared to do for the next week until the new consistent habit gets established. If used to ;lots of carbs' it will take a while to get your body used to being a fat burner (see Diet Doctor site for newbie advice too). Also if you are on any blood pressure meds be aware that your bp may drop as your body won' hang onto fluid quite so much on a low carb regime. I did not change basal insulin but obviously bolus will change although don't be surprised to need a little something to cover protein (half of the usual dose). Lastly you are doing this to lose weight so whilst you can and should eat decent quantities of fat and protein plus non starchy greens etc. if you drink bulletproof coffee and eat fat bombs all day this will slow down the burning of your own stores. So eat until you are satisfied and not beyond hunger! Skipping breakfast is a great way to start and if you are doing it right you should not need to snack or eat more than 2 meals per day and should not feel too hungry. If you've already started tell us how it is going in week 1! [/QUOTE]
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