G.I. Diet

RebeccaMaunder
RebeccaMaunder Posts: 171 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone I am just wondering if anyone out there is doing the GI diet and how they find it is working for them. It was suggested to me by a doctor a while ago and I tried it once. I was thinking of trying it again just not sure.

Thoughts, suggestions and comments welcome.

Rebecca

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  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Most of those diets are silly and some are not healthy. But if your doctor tells you to do it, then I'm not going to question it. If you question it, get your second opinion from a doctor.

    I've never heard of any doctor putting anyone on a fad diet in real life. Did he say why?
  • mathandcats
    mathandcats Posts: 786 Member
    I tried the GI diet with my mother a few years ago, as she is diabetic. I think it's got some pretty sound advice, but like most elimination diets it's not sustainable on its own. We slowly got tired of it and I ended up regaining all I had lost, plus more (the typical story...) I would recommend just taking their advice about foods and combining it with calorie counting.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    The Low Glycemic Index Diet?
    Does that doctor want you to lower your blood sugar by reducing the glycemic load?
    You can consider lowering your blood sugar by eating less pizza, bread, rice, potatoes, cereal, pasta, and fruit.
    Add broccoli, squash, romaine, cauliflower, cucumbers, tomatoes, asparagus, mushrooms, avocados, green beans, carrots, bell peppers.
    Continue to eat meat, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and beans.
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Most of those diets are silly and some are not healthy. But if your doctor tells you to do it, then I'm not going to question it. If you question it, get your second opinion from a doctor.

    I've never heard of any doctor putting anyone on a fad diet in real life. Did he say why?

    Actually, low GI is not just a "fad". It is benifical for those who have sugar problems since the food is ranked by the effect the food has on blood sugar.
  • Ishtancon
    Ishtancon Posts: 14 Member
    elphie754 wrote: »
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Most of those diets are silly and some are not healthy. But if your doctor tells you to do it, then I'm not going to question it. If you question it, get your second opinion from a doctor.

    I've never heard of any doctor putting anyone on a fad diet in real life. Did he say why?

    Actually, low GI is not just a "fad". It is benifical for those who have sugar problems since the food is ranked by the effect the food has on blood sugar.

    Yes many diets can be beneficial. As always consult a doctor before you choose to go on a diet, not a salesman or saleswoman. There may be other factors to consider than those you can see on your own. Choosing the wrong diet plan can not only be frustrating and counter productive, they can be harmful to you.

    In summary choose your diet plan carefully and consult a doctor before you go on a plan. Most planes will need to be customized to you as an individual.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited January 2015
    OP, I'm sorry. I was thinking GI like military. That's why it didn't make sense, lol.

    If you feel like answering...Is this a gastrointestinal thing or some kind of carb diet or what? I'm just curious and it's none of my business.

    If you have questions about it, call the doctor and get a referral to a dietitian. They're really great about explaining diet stuff. :)
  • blueakama
    blueakama Posts: 399 Member
    Here's a website that might help - http://www.glycemicindex.com/index.php

    The diet is best for people with diabetes.
  • RebeccaMaunder
    RebeccaMaunder Posts: 171 Member
    I don't have diabetes but I do have Poly-cystic Ovarian syndrome which can lead to type 2 diabetes... I have a lot of the key markers for becoming that way... though my blood sugar is usually around 4-6 (normal range).
    I don't want to be doing a diet that is not really sustainable I want results that are actually going to last.
    I have been to the dietitian before, I didn't find them all that helpful as they told me that I was doing everything right just to watch portion control... which is what I have been doing and still not much success.
    For Kalikel the GI diet is basically a low carb diet but different from say Atkins. You can have some carbs but there are really choosy as to what you can have. The basis is that the food is set up like a stop light system and you want to eat the things that are in the green light section and stay away from red light foods.

    Thank you everyone for your responses.
  • 4bettermenow
    4bettermenow Posts: 166 Member
    I have PCOS. Low carb has helped me significantly in losing weight.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Thee is no evidence that a Low Glycemic Index Diet helps with weight loss.
    Go low carb or low calorie or both in order to lose weight (and lower blood sugar levels).
  • Charlottesometimes23
    Charlottesometimes23 Posts: 687 Member
    RebeccaMaunder wrote: »
    I don't have diabetes but I do have Poly-cystic Ovarian syndrome which can lead to type 2 diabetes... I have a lot of the key markers for becoming that way... though my blood sugar is usually around 4-6 (normal range).
    I don't want to be doing a diet that is not really sustainable I want results that are actually going to last.
    I have been to the dietitian before, I didn't find them all that helpful as they told me that I was doing everything right just to watch portion control... which is what I have been doing and still not much success.
    For Kalikel the GI diet is basically a low carb diet but different from say Atkins. You can have some carbs but there are really choosy as to what you can have. The basis is that the food is set up like a stop light system and you want to eat the things that are in the green light section and stay away from red light foods.

    Thank you everyone for your responses.

    Have you been tracking calories? Maybe your portions are still too large.

    If you decide to follow your Drs suggestion with GI, investigate glycemic load (GL) as well. GI is pretty much pointless on its own. GL considers quantity.

  • SexyKatherine73
    SexyKatherine73 Posts: 221 Member
    I have PCOS I eat a Low GI lifestyle you balance proteins, eg you would eat fruit with some yogurt, or rice cakes with tuna. this keeps your blood sugar stable, I eat carbs, but I balance them.
  • jonkers2012
    jonkers2012 Posts: 32 Member
    I am combining GI eating with MFP, to lose 70lbs this year. I have read a lot about this over recent years, and think adopting some of the principles whilst using MFP as a framework and support network should work well (I hope!) I am eating whatever I want to, just controlling calories via MFP, I just choose low/medium GI when I can in the hope that it stops blood sugar spikes/crashes, and therefore reduces hunger between meals. I know drs recommend low GI for diabetic/pre diabetic patients, and PCOS, as there is proven benefit. Hope my ramblings help a bit :) good luck!
  • SexyKatherine73
    SexyKatherine73 Posts: 221 Member
    jonkers2012 wrote: »
    I just choose low/medium GI when I can in the hope that it stops blood sugar spikes/crashes, and therefore reduces hunger between meals!

    This is very true

  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,380 Member
    SexyKatherine73 wrote: »
    jonkers2012 wrote: »
    I just choose low/medium GI when I can in the hope that it stops blood sugar spikes/crashes, and therefore reduces hunger between meals!

    This is very true
    Pasta is low GI........which considering the amount people eat will ring the bell every time. GL is more helpful imo.

  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    You say you're watching portion control, but are you eating at a deficit? Weighing and measuring everything?
  • RebeccaMaunder
    RebeccaMaunder Posts: 171 Member
    I am still working on eating at a deficit. I am getting better at it I think but there are still many days where I am failing.
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