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- Type of diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hi, I've been lurking about since the end of December, when the doctor rang to say my blood test was dodgy. A second confirmed prediabetes. Depression and self recrimination ensued, but I've settled down for now!
I was, prior to all this, already on a low GI diet in an attempt to lose weight, but having done some reading and research I decided to eliminate carbs as much as possible. This is a challenge for me - what got me into trouble in the first place was my adoration of rice, pasta, potatoes in all forms, pizza, Indian takeaways and above all, BREAD.
I am just about overcoming previous programming and have stopped feeling like I have a trolly full of heart attack and bowel cancer at the supermarket check out, but I miss fruit dreadfully - strangely, much more than bread.
I was very happy as a fat middle aged woman who didn't give a t***, so becoming someone who asks 'Is there wheat in this?' and 'Can I have salad instead of chips?' is both unwelcome and also requires a massive shift in self image, but I'm getting there too. One of the joys of LCHF for me is being able to say 'Can I have cream in my coffee please? Oh, and a side order of cheese'...
I have a few beginners questions though, so if anyone has a moment I'd be grateful for a bit of guidance:
1. People mention mayonnaise a lot but the brand I've looked at has sugar in - is this OK? Or do you all make your own? (In which case mayo is out as far as I'm concerned).
2. Ditto 9bars - these appeal to me because I often don't feel hungry at breakfast time so the the idea of just eating a bar seems nice and easy.
3. Skipping meals. Is this a big no no? The nature of my work means that lunch is often delayed. I used to just skip it altogether (then eat the house down later, obviously) but since diagnosis have been taking cheese, nuts, tomatoes and maybe some pastrami or ham with me.
4. Are pastrami and ham OK or are they too processed?
5. For dinner I usually eat chicken, fish or an egg/cheese dish with ALOT of above ground veg - does the amount of veg matter?
6. I was once a vegan and have retained a preference for soya milk. Is this OK?
7. Not a question, but I worship at the alter of Full Fat Greek Yogurt.
Many thanks in advance and thank you for all the knowledge and guidance you share on here. It's been a godsend so far x
I was, prior to all this, already on a low GI diet in an attempt to lose weight, but having done some reading and research I decided to eliminate carbs as much as possible. This is a challenge for me - what got me into trouble in the first place was my adoration of rice, pasta, potatoes in all forms, pizza, Indian takeaways and above all, BREAD.
I am just about overcoming previous programming and have stopped feeling like I have a trolly full of heart attack and bowel cancer at the supermarket check out, but I miss fruit dreadfully - strangely, much more than bread.
I was very happy as a fat middle aged woman who didn't give a t***, so becoming someone who asks 'Is there wheat in this?' and 'Can I have salad instead of chips?' is both unwelcome and also requires a massive shift in self image, but I'm getting there too. One of the joys of LCHF for me is being able to say 'Can I have cream in my coffee please? Oh, and a side order of cheese'...
I have a few beginners questions though, so if anyone has a moment I'd be grateful for a bit of guidance:
1. People mention mayonnaise a lot but the brand I've looked at has sugar in - is this OK? Or do you all make your own? (In which case mayo is out as far as I'm concerned).
2. Ditto 9bars - these appeal to me because I often don't feel hungry at breakfast time so the the idea of just eating a bar seems nice and easy.
3. Skipping meals. Is this a big no no? The nature of my work means that lunch is often delayed. I used to just skip it altogether (then eat the house down later, obviously) but since diagnosis have been taking cheese, nuts, tomatoes and maybe some pastrami or ham with me.
4. Are pastrami and ham OK or are they too processed?
5. For dinner I usually eat chicken, fish or an egg/cheese dish with ALOT of above ground veg - does the amount of veg matter?
6. I was once a vegan and have retained a preference for soya milk. Is this OK?
7. Not a question, but I worship at the alter of Full Fat Greek Yogurt.
Many thanks in advance and thank you for all the knowledge and guidance you share on here. It's been a godsend so far x