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What am I doing wrong?

In order to lose weight one does require a negative calorific intake. Fat has higher calories but, unlike carbs, it does a much better job at satiating. That's the very reason that many people lose excessive weight with LCHF, because fat prevents them from overeating, as well as curbing cravings.

Clearly we're not all the same, so I'm not sure what to suggest in your specific case. I know that for some it may take longer to learn to listen to the signals their bodies are sending: "I said I'm full, **** it! Stop shovelling down bacon and cream cheese, please" ;)

I guess I should consider myself lucky because since I've been on LCHF I have never felt the need to restrict my calorific intake, my appetite just did that by its own accord. BTW, I have lost over 40lbs since mid-January without applying any calorific restriction whatsoever. I just ate when I was hungry and I stopped eating when I wasn't hungry any more.

I hope you will find something that works for you, dianagrace, as I understand weight loss can be a strong motivator. Best of luck :happy:
 
I believe that women should look at monthly weight loss and not get too hung up on weekly. As we know, weight can vary greatly throughout our cycles.
 
i was filled with joy after reading your original post, then deflated when i read your responses and your response to them, you have done so amazingly well and you are prepared to change things? nooooo keep doing what your doing including and especially eating the yummy things, give it a chance, we all get ups and downs, how will you stick to your new lifestyle if not eating the yummy things? imho ignore the calories, i totally agree with italian kitten (as usual) yes we are all different but you sound like its working, please don't change it because it didn't work for someone else, give it time, just your blood numbers alone should be a great motivation, you've gone from serious risk of all sorts of nasty things to very low risk. amazing
 
Andy12345 said:
i was filled with joy after reading your original post, then deflated when i read your responses and your response to them, you have done so amazingly well and you are prepared to change things? nooooo keep doing what your doing including and especially eating the yummy things, give it a chance, we all get ups and downs, how will you stick to your new lifestyle if not eating the yummy things? imho ignore the calories, i totally agree with italian kitten (as usual) yes we are all different but you sound like its working, please don't change it because it didn't work for someone else, give it time, just your blood numbers alone should be a great motivation, you've gone from serious risk of all sorts of nasty things to very low risk. amazing
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Thank you @Andy12345 for that new slant on things and for the huge encouragement. Yes the drop in blood numbers is my greatest relief so far, along with the improvement in general well-being and energy levels.

Its easy to compare with others who talk of rapid or sustained weight loss and get despondent but there are other good things going on which I shall stay focused on. Thank you for putting things back into perspective.

Thank you to everyone else for your experiences and advice too. I'm glad you are all doing so well, which spurs me on. I agree that I do need to find what suits me. LCHF definitely does and the food is also enjoyable, as is the shopping/meal planning. For years I had no interest in eating or grocery shopping but now I do. I'm also looking after myself better (and aware of the consquences if I don't). So already in just 2 weeks I'm stronger, wiser, healthier and happier. I don't have masses of weight to lose but would like to drop by 1.5 - 2 stone. I'm confident it will happen - I just don't know when!

Thanks again for sharing your wisdom. Have a lovely day everyone :)
 
Firstly, you are doing brilliantly.

Secondly, you simply can't measure fat loss on a day to day basis, you need to consider it over a time period of a month or more. Forget about the scales and just carry on doing what you are doing.

There are only 3 real measures of fat loss (in order of importance):
  1. How good you look naked.
  2. How baggy your clothes get.
  3. How many compliments from people that you haven't seen in a while.
 
dianagrace said:
Thank you @Andy12345 for that new slant on things and for the huge encouragement. Yes the drop in blood numbers is my greatest relief so far, along with the improvement in general well-being and energy levels.

Its easy to compare with others who talk of rapid or sustained weight loss and get despondent but there are other good things going on which I shall stay focused on. Thank you for putting things back into perspective.

Thank you to everyone else for your experiences and advice too. I'm glad you are all doing so well, which spurs me on. I agree that I do need to find what suits me. LCHF definitely does and the food is also enjoyable, as is the shopping/meal planning. For years I had no interest in eating or grocery shopping but now I do. I'm also looking after myself better (and aware of the consquences if I don't). So already in just 2 weeks I'm stronger, wiser, healthier and happier. I don't have masses of weight to lose but would like to drop by 1.5 - 2 stone. I'm confident it will happen - I just don't know when!

Thanks again for sharing your wisdom. Have a lovely day everyone :)
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Brilliant! :)

May i suggest having a go at baking! eek! i couldn't boil an egg before diabetes but i found baking lchf treats for the weekend was fantastic, if you fancy giving it a try this is a good place to start http://www.diabeticgoodbaking.com its hard to recommend a favourite but the bounty truffles are to beyond belief, you won't be able accept they are allowed,
 
In the past I have tried low fat ketogenic regimes. In the interest of transparency, I should mention that weight loss seemed a bit faster, perhaps, but I was feeling on edge. Personally wouldn't consider them viable long term options.

On LCLF I was feeling ok, but on LCHF I feel good. I can carry on like this indefinitely, and diabetes being a lifelong condition, that is exactly what I was looking for. Not a short term solution, but a feasible lifestyle.

I happen to agree with both Avocado Sevenfold and Andy12345. Weight fluctuations are normal and what truly matters is keeping your blood sugar stable (it's better being one size bigger than being blind). You're doing great, and the improvement in your numbers is something you ought to be very proud of.

If I were you, I would give it some time. Ketosis may come quickly, but it takes time for the body to fully convert to fat burning. I know that I seem to be losing weight a little faster now than when I started, and I haven't denied myself anything at all or taken up new exercise routines. Either I'm becoming more efficient at using fat as fuel or my appetite is auto-regulating better.

Keep your eyes on your blood glucose, and I trust the rest will come along with it. And remember that a good support network is essential, so stick around and let us know how you get on. I'll keep an imaginary bottle of champagne on ice to pop open at your next success :happy:
 
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dianagrace said:
Last week I had lost 3lb in 2 weeks, but this morning's weigh-in showed I'd gained 2lb and I have absolutely no idea why.
I rarely feel hungry now

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Hi,

Well; you can tell irrespective of your weight that low-carbing is working so don't lose heart! Often the first 2 weeks of low-carbing can be difficult especially if you low enough to enter into normal dietary ketosis; the transition will make you feel a bit rough. The other thing is that often initial weight loss is down to losing water.

Atkins says that if you are not exercising then you are not low-carbing. Any amount of exercise is better than none and will really help to sort out your weight.

Best

Dillinger
 
dianagrace said:
Thank you @lizdeluz, that's really encouraging. I'm definitely sticking with LCHF. It makes so much sense and I'm certainly already feeling better for it in a relatively short time.

I saw a friend today who remarked as soon as she saw me that I looked slim! But clothes aren't feeling any looser yet and the scales went up rather than down, but perhaps things are starting to happen in ways I can't yet see. Thank you for sharing your experience. Its keeping my hope alive :)
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I think your clothes always tell the true story, Dianagrace, rather than the scales. I have two big laundry bags full of clothes which are far too big which will end up going to charity - once I feel confident enough too let them go! Before I was diagnosed last November my clothes size was creeping up to 22 and, now I am size 16, and still have another 2 stones to go to reach my correct BMI. I was losing 1 kilo+ a week but it has slowed down to half that now, which probably isn't such a bad thing.
The thing that niggles me is, last year I spent hundreds of pounds on some lovely clothes and now they are no good for me and most have never been worn!!:oops: Grrrr.
 
The first few days of switching to low carb I always (cos I fall off the wagon periodically) make a conscious decision not to cut down on potions. I want to feel really satisfied, because that cuts down on the carb cravings.

Sticking with it for a few days sees the cravings fade, the snacking disappears, and my portion sizes just naturally shrink a bit. Seems to happen completely naturally.

The only problem is that sooner or later the carbs pop back over the horizon, tempting me with their white starchy evilness.
 
dianagrace said:
Thank you @lizdeluz, that's really encouraging. I'm definitely sticking with LCHF. It makes so much sense and I'm certainly already feeling better for it in a relatively short time.

I saw a friend today who remarked as soon as she saw me that I looked slim! But clothes aren't feeling any looser yet and the scales went up rather than down, but perhaps things are starting to happen in ways I can't yet see. Thank you for sharing your experience. Its keeping my hope alive :)
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I have been through exactly what you've been through. Did really well then spent 3 weeks with weight fluctuating up and down throughout the week and then back to original weight on the Saturday. You might find that weight has gone back down by the weekend. Didn't eat anything naught either. Bear with it. You might plateau for a couple of weeks. Read www.dietdoctor.Com - you could drop the cheese but doubt it'll make that much difference! Good luck! X
 
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