low carb anyone?
Annatheb1
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I am a diabetic my starting weight was 275lbs and l am down to 255lbs. I am on a low carb diet due to diabetes. I am trying to kick these pills for good. Would love to have a friend in this journey to lose 100lbs.
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I've been trying to keep up with a low carb diet too. It's hard to go old turkey with carbs, the most practical way for me we to cut out sugar. It's amazing how many products have sugar in some form or the other. I'm sure the dependency on pills will come down, all the best!0
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I just found out I am pre-diabetic and am trying to cut down on carbs and sugar. Would love to share ideas and support. I just started yesterday back on the app.0
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Same boat...Carbs are high in almost everything.0
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We are in the same boat too. All of my maternal side is plagued with it and I want to keep it at bay for as long as possible.0
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You can add me, I love low carb its the only thing that worked for me in more ways than one. I lost 40lbs on low carb and usually eat between 30g-50g of carbs a day0
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I can join you. I am diabetic and just started on metformin. I want to reverse it - I believe I can do it. Can I ask any of you that have been successful with weight loss, have you gone with low/no carb, medium protein, high fat?? And what exercise have you done? I really want to succeed with this. I will support others as best I can
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I have lost 20lbs so far low carbing 3 days a week of walking. Two times a day in ten minute increments.0
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wow, that's great Annatheb1. Do you do high fat too or just low carb? How long has it taken? I'm the sort of person that needs to start seeing results quickly - once I see the results start coming in, I am ok and can accept slow weight loss. What pills are you on? I am on metformin but only just started so I only take one a day. Dr said to increase to 2 by now (but I haven't ssshhhhhh!!!!) I am hoping to get my BG under control so I don't have to
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Even healthy snacks like hummus high in fat and carbs ugh. Such a catch 22 with a lot of these foods. What are some of yalls favorite foods? Low carb that is lol0
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I take 500 mg metformin twice a day with 2.5 of glybiride two times. They go together. I am on high protien. Low carb. The balance is tough. 20lbs in two months l think us pretty quick.0
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@Annatheb1 There's a wonderful and informative Low carb group here. I'm getting ready to go low carb, still trying to learn everything I can.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group0 -
Thank you Christi!0
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There's a great book called "Crack the Fat Loss Code" by Wendy Chant, a body builder. Body builders know that to build muscle and keep your weight in check, you've got to eat protein (aka low carb, low sugar), and you've got to carb cycle, to keep the body slightly confused so it won't adapt and slow down metabolizing. She gives a great explanation (scientific yet entertaining) of how to get started, and how to see results quickly.0
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I am a diabetic my starting weight was 275lbs and l am down to 255lbs. I am on a low carb diet due to diabetes. I am trying to kick these pills for good. Would love to have a friend in this journey to lose 100lbs.
Welcome to MFP forums @Annatheb1 and congratulations on your good start on losing weight.
I went very Low Carb High Fat over a year ago to try and cut my pain levels so I did not have to start on a dangerous drug called Enbrel. For two months I tried to taper off grains and sugars but failed. 30 days before I was scheduled to start Enbrel I just up and left all grains and most all sugars cold turkey. In 30 days my 7-8 pain levels dropped to 2-3 so I dodged the Enbrel bullet. The first two weeks was hellish like for this old man but then the cravings and hungry left and still has not returned. I have only lost another 30 pounds but I stay stuffed full all of the time on this Way of Eating. My joint pain is still being managed by the way I eat.
Do check out the MFP low carb group mentioned above that I expect you will find friendly. Low Carb is actually <150 grams a day and the Keto version is <50 grams of carbs daily. So the group is open to everyone doing their way. For most of us there was/still is a learning curve.
I finally quit dieting after 40 years of yo yo'ing weight. This time I am eating for health. I do weigh every day but if my health markers are improving I am very happy even when the weight is not dropping like a rock.
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Three months ago I was taking the following meds for diabetes: 3 shots of short acting insulin, 1 shot of long acting insulin, and two pills. (Novolog, Lantus, and Janumet) After 7 weeks of low carb eating, I have lost 14 lbs, and the only diabetes meds I am taking now is 1 pill and 1 shot (Janumet and Lantus). My doctor is thrilled and so am I. I have an appt to get bloodwork, and then we will begin lowering my high BP meds if we can. I am so very happy with the results. I stick to about 40-50 healthy carbs a day, from veggies or nuts and some full fat dairy. I feel so much better already. I had reached a point that all I wanted to do was eat and sleep. Now I am making it through my work days and even have enough energy to cook at night and do a couple chores. I also have been reading in the Daily Low Carbers group and finding some good tips.0
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I'm not diabetic, but doing low-carb diet has me losing 1-3lbs a week without fail. I will keep doing this until I reach goal.0
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Gale, I am having to take Enbrel for both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Can I ask why you were facing the possibility of taking Enbrel? I am wondering if this woe will help with these ailments.
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I lost 40 lbs originally with a low carb diet. I frequented reddit.com/r/keto for information. Its a decent community with support and tips on how to succeed with a low carb diet. I fell off the wagon and gained 20 of my original loss back. Carbs are a real pain to kick but the energy and the lowered scale numbers are good motivation to be in control of my intake. Best of luck to you! You're not alone.0
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GaleHawkins wrote: »I am a diabetic my starting weight was 275lbs and l am down to 255lbs. I am on a low carb diet due to diabetes. I am trying to kick these pills for good. Would love to have a friend in this journey to lose 100lbs.
Welcome to MFP forums @Annatheb1 and congratulations on your good start on losing weight.
I went very Low Carb High Fat over a year ago to try and cut my pain levels so I did not have to start on a dangerous drug called Enbrel. For two months I tried to taper off grains and sugars but failed. 30 days before I was scheduled to start Enbrel I just up and left all grains and most all sugars cold turkey. In 30 days my 7-8 pain levels dropped to 2-3 so I dodged the Enbrel bullet. The first two weeks was hellish like for this old man but then the cravings and hungry left and still has not returned. I have only lost another 30 pounds but I stay stuffed full all of the time on this Way of Eating. My joint pain is still being managed by the way I eat.
Do check out the MFP low carb group mentioned above that I expect you will find friendly. Low Carb is actually <150 grams a day and the Keto version is <50 grams of carbs daily. So the group is open to everyone doing their way. For most of us there was/still is a learning curve.
I finally quit dieting after 40 years of yo yo'ing weight. This time I am eating for health. I do weigh every day but if my health markers are improving I am very happy even when the weight is not dropping like a rock.
Best of success.
Thank you so much for your encouragement. I submitted a request for the group!0 -
MarcieAvaJ wrote: »There's a great book called "Crack the Fat Loss Code" by Wendy Chant, a body builder. Body builders know that to build muscle and keep your weight in check, you've got to eat protein (aka low carb, low sugar), and you've got to carb cycle, to keep the body slightly confused so it won't adapt and slow down metabolizing. She gives a great explanation (scientific yet entertaining) of how to get started, and how to see results quickly.
Thanks for the tip Macie!0 -
Three months ago I was taking the following meds for diabetes: 3 shots of short acting insulin, 1 shot of long acting insulin, and two pills. (Novolog, Lantus, and Janumet) After 7 weeks of low carb eating, I have lost 14 lbs, and the only diabetes meds I am taking now is 1 pill and 1 shot (Janumet and Lantus). My doctor is thrilled and so am I. I have an appt to get bloodwork, and then we will begin lowering my high BP meds if we can. I am so very happy with the results. I stick to about 40-50 healthy carbs a day, from veggies or nuts and some full fat dairy. I feel so much better already. I had reached a point that all I wanted to do was eat and sleep. Now I am making it through my work days and even have enough energy to cook at night and do a couple chores. I also have been reading in the Daily Low Carbers group and finding some good tips.
That's is awesome! I am so happy for you. Hopefully we will be off these meds for good soon!!0 -
whitesmokes wrote: »I lost 40 lbs originally with a low carb diet. I frequented reddit.com/r/keto for information. Its a decent community with support and tips on how to succeed with a low carb diet. I fell off the wagon and gained 20 of my original loss back. Carbs are a real pain to kick but the energy and the lowered scale numbers are good motivation to be in control of my intake. Best of luck to you! You're not alone.
Thanks white smoke. It's hard not to backslide. That weight sure comes back fast. Weekends and nights are the hardest times for me0 -
I'm also a low-carber, doing a combo of keto and warrior diet (intermittent fasting). I'd love some low carb buds!
I have PCOS, but I've already lost about 66+ pounds and my PCOS symptoms are basically under control. I've never had success losing weight with any method but low carb.0 -
sweetsriracha23 wrote: »I'm also a low-carber, doing a combo of keto and warrior diet (intermittent fasting). I'd love some low carb buds!
I have PCOS, but I've already lost about 66+ pounds and my PCOS symptoms are basically under control. I've never had success losing weight with any method but low carb.
I also have pcos and definitely this is the best diet to keep it under control :-)0 -
I'm on both fast and slow insulin plus metformin. A month ago I was seeing readings of 500+ (!) On my sugars, but I've been able to skip some of the fast insulin because the way I am eating is really positively affecting my blood sugar. Food really is medicine. I have a long way to go but I'm really encouraged by the changes.
By the way, I am not doing anything hard , or crazy. Just trying to keep meals to 30g or less and snacks 15 g or less. I'm sure I'll refine it as I go but for now it's working!0 -
I'm on both fast and slow insulin plus metformin. A month ago I was seeing readings of 500+ (!) On my sugars, but I've been able to skip some of the fast insulin because the way I am eating is really positively affecting my blood sugar. Food really is medicine. I have a long way to go but I'm really encouraged by the changes.
By the way, I am not doing anything hard , or crazy. Just trying to keep meals to 30g or less and snacks 15 g or less. I'm sure I'll refine it as I go but for now it's working!
That's great l am glad it's helping you! My meds were cut in half after losing just 20lbs. Thanks for the tips. I need all the help l can get.
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Add me hun, I'm doing keto and have lost a stone since beginning of September....I try to stick to 20 g carbs 0 sugar and 60-70g protein and 100g of carbs....I feel fab energy levels are better than ever and I'm never hungry....been gathering info over last 10 weeks so if I can help just ask.....would never go back to sugar or carbs now.....0
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You can add me! I'm not diabetic but I'm doing low carb because it's in my family history so I don't want to get there. I have been on it off and on several times but this time I'm not going back. This way of eating works for me and keeps me full. I just started 11/4 and have lost 7 lbs so far. I do less than 20g carbs, 85 to 95g protein, 100 to 118 g fat. I'm never hungry doing this. Always looking for recipes and snack ideas! I usually tend to stay with the same stuff right now but I want to branch out with foods so I don't get bored......0
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You can add me! I'm not diabetic but I'm doing low carb because it's in my family history so I don't want to get there. I have been on it off and on several times but this time I'm not going back. This way of eating works for me and keeps me full. I just started 11/4 and have lost 7 lbs so far. I do less than 20g carbs, 85 to 95g protein, 100 to 118 g fat. I'm never hungry doing this. Always looking for recipes and snack ideas! I usually tend to stay with the same stuff right now but I want to branch out with foods so I don't get bored......
I am trying to shake it up also. I tend to eat the same food. Would love some new ideas. :-)0
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