Weight loss

[Kristin251]

I tried the Avocado again Mrs. Avocodo, but for some reason it made me feel really sick, this time it was not over. So guess what I did?? I sliced some up and put it in with my berries and cream... Then the next day I mashed it up and added it to my omelet with some grated cheese on top..and I could not taste it lol..So now I will have one at least 4 times a week. Are you proud of me? lol

Haha. You have no idea how proud of you I am!!! Where there are a will there’s a way. You might like it with some red pepper flakes if you like a little spicy!
You go girl!

 

[derry60]

Haha. You have no idea how proud of you I am!!! Where there are a will there’s a way. You might like it with some red pepper flakes if you like a little spicy!
You go girl!

Aww thank you. I promised I would keep trying. Actually, red pepper flakes would be nice in the omelet with avocado. Next I will make a dip with herbs and spices and some garlic. I will let you know how I go : )

 

[Kristin251]

Aww thank you. I promised I would keep trying. Actually, red pepper flakes would be nice in the omelet with avocado. Next I will make a dip with herbs and spices and some garlic. I will let you know how I go : )

Don’t forget the basil! Basil is awesome in avocado. Little garlic, sea salt and pepper of your choice. Even a slight squeeze of lemon, just don’t over do it or it gets too tart.
Today for lunch is turkey salad with mayo, chopped celery, green onion and AVOCADO. Can’t wait to eat it.

It s delish mashed on Fish too. Add a little pico de Gallo on top. All sorts of ways

 

[LittleGreyCat]

<snip> I don't eat sausages either other than 100% grass fed hot dogs on occasion.<snip>

Just caught my eye.

In the UK we don't usually make a big thing about grass fed beef, lamb etc. because nearly all our animals are raised outside in low intensity farming. Out to pasture during spring/summer/autumn and often back under cover for most of the winter eating silage (fermented grass).

I suspect that anywhere that makes a big thing of "grass fed" is like parts of the USA and Argentina where cattle are raised in stockyards and fed on grains and never see a blade of grass.

This is one reason why our smaller farmers rely on subsidies because they are very low intensity, needing a lot of land to support each animal.

The main give away is eggs. Free range means that they are outside eating real food, not in a factory where they are crammed together and fed on concentrates. Often with their beaks cropped to stop them pecking themselves and others.

And....breathe.

 

[Resurgam]

Although I have been berated for writing it a little while ago - I would urge that rather than pasta in particular, you eat things which have a bit more nutrition than flour, things with vitamins and minerals - and flavour too. I am NOT saying eat low carb, but get the carbs along with things that can keep you alive and healthy.
I am sure that the way I react to carbs from grains by going higher than the same amount of carbs from vegetables is an indication that not all carbs work in the same way, and personally I would rather have a tasty multicolour stir fry any time than pasta or rice

 

[Red_river_]

Why do you only eat lean meat? Because you think it is healthy?

You are also avoiding foods "because they are bad for cholesterol".

I think you are reading different information from those of us in the UK, and still hung up on the high carbohydrates are good, low fat is good message that has been pushed for a long time now. Dietary advice for T2 diabetics is very different from that for non-diabetics.

Again, your response is to eat more carbohydrates to put on weight. This may be good for weight gain, but it is not so good for diabetes. I think you need to think really hard about how to increase your protein and fat intake.

If you like creamy things, perhaps have some double cream with berries such as strawberries and blueberries.

You don't mention eggs. They are a wonder food, boiled, poached, fried, omelettes. You can add grated cheese to them to up your dairy without eating crackers. However, I would suggest that a big lump of cheddar on a small cracker which is well spread with butter may well be a better compromise than avoiding cheese.

Go for the olives!

Edit: forgot to tag @Red_river_

Hi LittleGrey Cat, I eat lean meat because It is healthier and I prefer lean to fat. I know carbs are no good for us diabetics, but at the moment I have little to none so I think to gain weight, I might allow myself a bit more. Say a slice of bread for lunch and a small potato for dinner, not too bad or is it? As I believe I need to gain some weight to prepare myself for an operation I might have to have, and I feel weaker to lose weight too much too soon.
For most the first month ( last month) of being diagnosed, and part of this month, I had egg and egg and egg for breakfast and now I swap to oat bran. I will come back to eggs eventually as oat bran is sooo boring and tasteless( . I do put cheese in my omelet, and top my baked aubergine or zucchini with cheese. I used to love baked Camembert and hot baguette but now baguette is out, so is Camembert... I will try double cream with fresh berries like you suggested it sounds delicious! I sometimes have berries or other fruits with yogurt. And yeah, I will have more cheese as it is Christmas.. I will try to eat more meat and fish to get more protein too. Not gonna be easy as I always cook from scratch, and cook the food I would like to eat... Saying so, I am gonna get some olives in to munch on while watching TV. Whole family had bubble and Squeak with cold turkey for dinner, I cooked myself a pot of vegetable soup: a carrot, few cabbage leaves, half an onion, few slices of turkey and two table spoons of black beans. Merry Christmas!

 

[Red_river_]

Carbohydrates raise cholesterol, not fat. I personally choose to eat more plant fats like avocado, nuts, mayo than animal fats as I seem to digest them better. I do use grass fed butter on eggs. I love that. Avocado wedge with every meal. They can be pricy but this is your health. Avocado is one of the healthiest natural fats available. It’s medicinal and my blood work proves it. I do t eat sausages either other than 100% grass fed hot dogs on occasion. Mostly eggs, Fish, boneless skinless chicken tuna, salmon and rare lamb chops. All visible fat cut off. I NEVER eat potato, rice, pasta etc. As @LittleGreyCat said, not good for diabetics OR cholesterol.

As a side, be careful with Brazil nuts. They are very high in selenium and we don’t want to over do it. Macadamias or pecans are a better job option.

Like you I prefer plant fats to other fats. Give me avocado any time any day !! I can eat a whole avocado just like an apple! The annoying thing is they often take days to get ripen if not even a week. Thanks for warning me about selenium in Brasilia nuts. I never knew or thought that. I have them because they are best for diabetes! Will make sure I won't have too many...

 

[DCUKMod]

Hi LittleGrey Cat, I eat lean meat because It is healthier and I prefer lean to fat. I know carbs are no good for us diabetics, but at the moment I have little to none so I think to gain weight, I might allow myself a bit more. Say a slice of bread for lunch and a small potato for dinner, not too bad or is it? As I believe I need to gain some weight to prepare myself for an operation I might have to have, and I feel weaker to lose weight too much too soon.
For most the first month ( last month) of being diagnosed, and part of this month, I had egg and egg and egg for breakfast and now I swap to oat bran. I will come back to eggs eventually as oat bran is sooo boring and tasteless( . I do put cheese in my omelet, and top my baked aubergine or zucchini with cheese. I used to love baked Camembert and hot baguette but now baguette is out, so is Camembert... I will try double cream with fresh berries like you suggested it sounds delicious! I sometimes have berries or other fruits with yogurt. And yeah, I will have more cheese as it is Christmas.. I will try to eat more meat and fish to get more protein too. Not gonna be easy as I always cook from scratch, and cook the food I would like to eat... Saying so, I am gonna get some olives in to munch on while watching TV. Whole family had bubble and Squeak with cold turkey for dinner, I cooked myself a pot of vegetable soup: a carrot, few cabbage leaves, half an onion, few slices of turkey and two table spoons of black beans. Merry Christmas!

I may have missed something, but why is Camembert of, just because baguette is? You could bake the cheese, then scoop it up with celery or such likes.

I make chorizo crisps which I can shape like Pringles. Oh boy. They're delicious

 

[Red_river_]

I rewatched some Dr fungs videos yesterday and others about insulin resistance.

Basically fat is only dangerous when mixed with carbs. So cake mixture, cookies, bread etc.

However if your hereditary disadvantaged with high cholesterol you would be wise to take GPs advice and stick with it. Minus the carbs.

You can afford a few carb treats if your underweight, but that's just my opinion. As long as no detriment to your overall bgs. But that is a personal preference and one many won't share.
Fat people don't ever get reversal as of thin people
I'd try to get there but if not possible then adapt to what's good for you.
Is there something keeping your weight down? Smoking or an illness?

Don't get upset if no reversal. Its not for everyone. Some people just won't be able to sustain such a strict lifestyle. I only did it when I was 15yrs old and no worries, responsibilities and no medical team wanting their goals.

Many don't lose weight on lchf when 80%fat of their diet. I didn't. But many do.
We are all different so you need to pick and choose what's working for you.
Play around with diet til your happy.

Hi Ickihun, I am born to be thin type of person. I have always been on slightly underweight side. Last few years I some how managed to put on a few kilos and I never looked so good. Earlier last month I was diagnosed with diabetes so I went straight on very low carbs diet ( from a high carbs diet) and after a month and a half, I have lost 5 kg! ( 1 kg = 2 pounds a week average). I don't smoke or have an illness, past few months I was anemic but took iron tablets so should be ok now. I now will watch my weight so that it won't come down any further, play around with food ideas and see about the results in blood test in 2 week time. I am ever so careful about what I eat now I haven't touch any cake, or a sweet treat, or anything bready at all.. As you say, I probably will allow myself a slice of bread each day ( brown of course) to gain back bit of the weight I lost... as I don't fancy meat too much..

 

[Kristin251]

Just caught my eye.

In the UK we don't usually make a big thing about grass fed beef, lamb etc. because nearly all our animals are raised outside in low intensity farming. Out to pasture during spring/summer/autumn and often back under cover for most of the winter eating silage (fermented grass).

I suspect that anywhere that makes a big thing of "grass fed" is like parts of the USA and Argentina where cattle are raised in stockyards and fed on grains and never see a blade of grass.

This is one reason why our smaller farmers rely on subsidies because they are very low intensity, needing a lot of land to support each animal.

The main give away is eggs. Free range means that they are outside eating real food, not in a factory where they are crammed together and fed on concentrates. Often with their beaks cropped to stop them pecking themselves and others.

And....breathe.

ExactLy. That’s why I make a big deal of it. Junk fed beef. I do however get the most outstanding Australian lamb chops at our Costco. Ashamed to say I’d never buy US lamb.
My eggs are always organic free range. Poultry always organic so at least better. No gmo or antibiotics.
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Like you I prefer plant fats to other fats. Give me avocado any time any day !! I can eat a whole avocado just like an apple! The annoying thing is they often take days to get ripen if not even a week. Thanks for warning me about selenium in Brasilia nuts. I never knew or thought that. I have them because they are best for diabetes! Will make sure I won't have too many...

i eat an avocado a day everyday. A big wedge with each meal. I don’t eat loads of protein either but I do eat some with each meal. About two ounces, less at bf. Protein makes me gain but that’s not why I don’t eat a lot. I have kidney stones and it raises my bg. Maybe you should try a bit more protein? And of course healthy fats.
As for Camembert, I LOVE some melted Brie with crumbled butter roasted pecans and green onions. I melt it in a bowl and eat it with a spoon. No need for bread type stuff. More flavor on a spoon! Just like avo. I don’t get fancy. Scoop and eat. Sea salt usually but getting over that.

No more than 2-3 Brazil a day. Pecans and Macs are good for diabetics too. Low carb and higher fat.

 

[Red_river_]

Although I have been berated for writing it a little while ago - I would urge that rather than pasta in particular, you eat things which have a bit more nutrition than flour, things with vitamins and minerals - and flavour too. I am NOT saying eat low carb, but get the carbs along with things that can keep you alive and healthy.
I am sure that the way I react to carbs from grains by going higher than the same amount of carbs from vegetables is an indication that not all carbs work in the same way, and personally I would rather have a tasty multicolour stir fry any time than pasta or rice

Thanks for your most sensible and helpful advice Resurgam I know it will do me a world of good ... I knew that all along but somehow not managed to follow it as I do love all things made of flour and relied on it to fill me up. Now the flour is not an option anymore, and with sudden weight loss, I will have to go for things with more nutritions than just vegetables to stay healthy I will I will I will...

 

[Red_river_]

Hi all, I was shocked seeing myself in a mirror when getting up this morning, got on the scale, and my weight has gone down further. So far from 1st November till now I have lost 18 pounds ( 9 kilos) from my original 8.7 stone (54kg). I am totally devastated!! Shall I wait to see the nurse in 2 weeks or shall I ask to see a GP? I am wasting away...!!!
How could I have lost so much weigh so soon just by dieting? What else could contribute to this?? How do I stop loosing weigh??? Please help me!!