New to LC

1daatatime

I have a high cholesterol 7.7 but lipoprotein normal he suspects maybe from family. I am also prediabetic my lipid consultant has said lay off carbs and sugar and only have one piece fruit ...Iv just started eating meat again as been feeling so ill...(fibromyalgia and m.e chronic pain etc) he said if my cholesterol was okay hed say okay to cheese.. so question do I focus on meals being based around meat and not even have brown rice etc ...I do eat healthy ...cut out bread even tho I was having heavy fresh baked granary rolls ...I have low GI which I follow ?....

Sunny_Bunny_

Many people, maybe even most, find reversal of pre diabetes, improved cholesterol and fibromyalgia and chronic pain eating low carb high fat with zero grains and only low sugar fruit like avocado.

Sunny_Bunny_

Read through here and you'll see some examples of what you may be able to accomplish in less than a year low carb.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10494301/class-of-2016#latest

MyriiStorm

Sunny Bunny gave some good suggestions. You may also want to try an elimination diet to see how you do (eliminate all grains and fruits for a few weeks, then re-introduce them one at a time to see how your body reacts). Did your lipid consultant give you any specific foods to avoid? Any meal plans?

bjwoodzy

I had high cholesterol and once I kicked the crappy store-bought stuff like powdered coffee creamer, cookies/crackers, and fake cheeses, mine went down a bit, but never got this good/low before a few months into keto. Fruit is something I sometimes miss, but I enjoy a few low carb berries in summer (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries/raspberries) and some cranberries in winter. As for fibromyalgia, I think you will enjoy keto/LCHF way of eating, as it is very anti-inflammatory! My high blood pressure also went down, and my diabetes numbers are much lower and I'm off my oral and injected meds. Welcome.