Type 2 Why oh why???

I started using MyFitnessPal because I was getting stuck with reaching the limit on my carbs but still being too low in calories and protein - and yes I was getting tired. Soooo, change - breakfast slice of meat (ham, chicken, turkey), 15-20g cheddar, 10-12 almonds and 4-5 brazil nuts - nice and low carb but lots of protein and fat. Dinner, midday, very healthy lump of protein (salmon steak, or slice of meat and duck egg) loads of salad stuffs, forget the half a cup of lettuce the plate is piled high with lettuce with a goodly helping of walnut oil (its nice and light and not greasy and heavy - in fact I think I could probably drink the stuff, its gorgeous for those that have not tried it), Supper again slice of meat, piece of cheese, full fat yoghurt, 20g nuts - almonds, brazils, cobs etc. Any snacks tend to be nuts often cashews. I've found this gives me around 1000-1200 cals, plus the protein is now at an acceptable level 69g, and the fats are around 80-90g ish, and thats without trying to eat what feels horribly greasy etc. and carbs at about 23g. See if it helps - I'm like you 5'4" and 51kg so the levels should suit you.

Not eating does put up your BGs, I've hit 10 from just being late with brekkie having been diverted into doing something in the garden. Also, if you are worried, get some keto sticks and test your urine for ketones, if you are low carb, you could well have some, thats fine, but it you have a high reading then you need to see your doctor or hospital, if you are unsure you could check the results at the chemist for them to advise you.

For some reason I can never create a link to the page. You have to navigate to it the long way round

Go to bloodsugar101.com
Click diet
Click nutrition calculator link

And take a snack in to nibble during your bath.
Very decadent.
And good for you.
Enjoy!

koukla said:

Oh gosh I know. I actually know this about my weight and starving but I try so hard and I can't seem to eat more. I'm just not hungry enough. I've tried eating loads of almonds which are really high in calories but it makes no difference to the weight loss. I even bought 6 packs of Pork Scratchings in M&S. Yummy, but they didn't help. On the coffee table in front of me right now are flaked almonds, pistachios and cashews. I do eat them but obviously not enough.

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Isn't it about 3500 calories for a pound of weight loss/gain? I could be wrong, but not thousands out, so a few packs of scratchings in isolation aren't enough. It needs to be sustained.

Did you feel better when you had eaten a bit more, or did you not manage to sustain it more than a day?

The other thing of course, is your thyroid meds might need adjusting. The symptoms of hyper can be very similar to hypo. People that are hypo really have a very very hard time to actually lose weight, whereas hypers lose it rather too easily. Both can exhibit symptoms of exhaustion, depression etc. etc. So, it might be as well to rule that out, ask your doctor to run a TSH test, just tell him you think that you may be going hyper, that can be done next week, it should be checked at least twice a year anyway.

Sorry, just thought I would ask, have you reduced your thyroid meds since losing weight? because the dosage is extremely weight critical, i.e. the more you weigh the higher the dose to achieve the same as a lower weight and lower dose. So if you have lost lots of weight, your current dosage may well be too high.

koukla said:

Today has been brilliant through this forum. I doubt you could know how scared I was of that reading at lunchtime so to all who have helped me, I thank you from the heart of my bottom. I'm truly grateful. Thank you

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This is what the forum is here for
To talk , share , help and support each other .
I am really pleased it has helped you today koukla .

6.4 after a meal is amazing. You're doing fine.

koukla said:

Hi. No I'm well over the menopause. I followed my mother's genes so that was over with at 41 which is 22 years ago. I'm truly not depressed but I'm very frightened about the diabetes. For one reason, it's not very pleasant and I'm also dealing with other serious health issues.

I feel a bit upset again now though because I was delighted until I read this. 6.4 two hours after a meal was amazing for me.

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6.4 after 2 hours is brilliant. I'm delighted at anything under 7 as long as it goes back down again. Never compare your readings to others. Some people have been at this for a long time, and we are all different in how we react to food. Just keep tracking your own numbers and ignore everyone else's.