So, my wife decided we are going to be glucose free

digitalbill
digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
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I have NO idea what to expect....

Does anyone have some pointers?
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  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    I'm thinking of going oxygen free...
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Pointers? Yeah...


    In the words of a wise MFP scholar:

    Just break up.
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
    A slow, painful death from malnutrition?
  • dirtnap63
    dirtnap63 Posts: 1,387 Member
    Is your cat full of glucose? If not, I fail to see the relevance of this thread.
  • kishstl
    kishstl Posts: 40 Member
    Shhhhh. Please let Darwin work.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    Any chance you mean gluten?
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I feel so sorry for you. Is that even possible?
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    I have NO idea what to expect....

    Inevitable death.
  • 7SlotFever
    7SlotFever Posts: 17 Member
    I think I would slit my own throat.

    Sorry... I am in the camp of "It's just another fad that will make a few companies really really rich"
    Unless there is some medical reason for going gluten free, I cannot see the sense in it

    Do your homework, read, read, read about it before jumping on the bandwagon.

    Here's a starter for you.

    http://healthland.time.com/2012/02/21/all-hype-gluten-free-diets-may-not-help-many/
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    Um.

    The brain is fueled by glucose.

    Have fun with that.
  • lioness803
    lioness803 Posts: 325 Member
    You NEED glucose...you can't go glucose free. Low carb maybe, I wouldn't be able to help you out there, I believe in pasta.

    Or does she mean GLUTEN free?
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    It's really like low carb or the Atkins diet.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/316071-the-glucose-free-diet/

    High protein diets tend to lose fat more quickly in the beginning, but most find them unsustainable as a lifestyle.

    May I suggest just setting your carbs to 35% and the same with proteins (35%) and the balance healthy fats like nuts, avocados etc.

    This way you can have fruit and veggies along with steak, chicken breast, fish low fat dairy, whole grains, nuts beans etc. Just skip the junk like pizza and processed white flour, rice and potatoes. Sure, you can eat all that stuff, but you did want to get fit and stay that way,right?

    Just go easy on the fruit and whole grain, and substitute beans, broccoli, spinach and asparagus.
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    when did glucose become a wheat protein?
  • eatcleanNtraindirty
    eatcleanNtraindirty Posts: 444 Member
    Glucose or gluten?

    Glucose-free is simply impossible. You can't stop the body from manufacturing energy for muscle tissue (which is what glucose is). Perhaps she means to cut out all sugars from your diet? That is possible.
    Gluten free? Sure.
    Low carb? Sure that is also possible. I would have her try the paleo diet as this is a low carb and sugar free diet.
  • theCarlton
    theCarlton Posts: 1,344 Member
    Do not go gentle into that good night.
  • bigphatcat
    bigphatcat Posts: 7,843 Member
    Shhhhh. Please let Darwin work.

    BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....BEST....RESPONSE.....EVER!!!!!!!!!
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    Shhhhh. Please let Darwin work.

    I'm in love.
  • Rosplosion
    Rosplosion Posts: 739 Member
    Um.

    The brain is fueled by glucose.

    Have fun with that.

    ^ This.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I've heard going glucose free makes you lose all your friends.
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    Shhhhh. Please let Darwin work.

    BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....BEST....RESPONSE.....EVER!!!!!!!!!

    Excellent. In honor of your wise advice....

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  • metaphoria
    metaphoria Posts: 1,432 Member
    Pointers? Yeah...


    In the words of a wise MFP scholar:

    Just break up.

    "Just break up" is no longer the appropriate blanket answer. Please edit your response to "I am willing to poop in a box." Thank you.
  • SmartWhatever
    SmartWhatever Posts: 718 Member
    Just because its really your wife's cat doesnt mean you can't make your own decisions...
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    Well, your body produces glucose, so I am going to put this one is the bad science bin.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Pointers? Yeah...


    In the words of a wise MFP scholar:

    Just break up.

    "Just break up" is no longer the appropriate blanket answer. Please edit your response to "I am willing to poop in a box." Thank you.

    (Huh? When did this happen??? I didn't get an email on it. Dagnabbit! No one tells me anything around here...)
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
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  • digitalbill
    digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
    Any chance you mean gluten?

    Thanks. :blushing:
  • hollyk57
    hollyk57 Posts: 520 Member
    Good luck with that. Meanwhile in America...

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  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 Member
    A slow, painful death from malnutrition?

    Not so slow. The brain needs glucose. It won't take long.
  • trojanbb
    trojanbb Posts: 1,297 Member
    make sure to inject 50 IU insulin right before going glucose free. Should work wonders.
  • jus_in_bello
    jus_in_bello Posts: 326 Member
    Since you seem to mean gluten free...

    If it's because you have a gluten intolerance you should expect to see a marked improvement in day-to-day life, mood, everything. Food is different and about 200% more expensive (no seriously, that's an actual estimate), and you'll adjust to GF food and it won't be a big deal and it gets way easier as time goes on.

    If it's just to lose weight, don't do it. Going GF to lose weight is stupid and ineffective. Also, it puts celiac's like myself at risk when we go out because the GF "dieters" let stuff slide (croutons on salads, seasonings that aren't GF, etc) and then waiters think it stuff is safe when it isn't and they aren't as careful as they should be and I throw up for days.

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