Cutting carbs instead of counting them

bhinoj

I have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes for the last 2 years. 3 weeks ago, my doctor said do something about controlling your sugar or I will have to finally diagnose you as a diabetic and put you on medication. I do not want that. I do not want to take medication or check my blood everyday. So she said come back in 3 months and if there is an improvement, no medication. All she asked me to do is exercise more, eat less carbs and sugar, or if I eat carbs to count them and not past the allowed number per serving or meal. I told her, OK I will try for the next 3 months. I just can't exercise right now, it would be too much change for me and I can't eat 6 small meals a day. She said fine, start somewhere.

So what I have been doing from that day on is avoid as many carbs as possible. I have eliminated bread, pasta, potatoes, carrots, peas, tortillas, cereal, etc. I do eat other vegetables and fruit. I do not eat a lot of fruit. I stick to green vegetables, eggplant and cauliflower. I do not count because I know if I eat pasta I can not control myself so I avoid. It hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be and I have lost 8 lbs. I do have cravings but just try not to cave. I have had bread once in the 3 weeks and I didn't let it break my resolve. I was just wondering what other people are doing and what is working for them. I must admit I am getting a little bored with my meals. So if you have any tips, suggestions, want support or want to give support let me know.

maria4560h

I’m doing the keto diet and it’s working for me. I’m not doing any intermittent fasting at all. Just eating according to the keto ways.