Low carb low sugar low fat?????

I'd ask for a referral to a registered dietitian.

Balancing carbs with protein and fat is typically recommended.

Try setting your macros in your diary to whatever was recommended (if nothing was, maybe try something like 40-30-30 or 30-35-35 to start).

Low carb AND low fat isn't really recommended. Sugars are carbs. Being picky about your source of carbs may be a good idea -- choosing things with more fiber. Lower sugar fruits like berries, of course vegetables. Whole grains instead of refined grains. Reducing high cal sweets if you eat them, avoiding sugary drinks, as they tend to spike blood sugar.

Often just losing the weight will help if you have weight to lose.

If you log your food you can see if you are tending to eat mostly carbs at particular meals and add in more protein and fat to balance it.

I'm not pre diabetic, but I tend to plan my meals around a source of protein (fish, other meat, legumes, dairy, eggs) plus vegetables and then add in some higher carb food (like potato, grains) depending on desire and calories and so on. If you think of it this way it's pretty easy to control the amount of carbs vs. fat and protein.

lemurcat12 wrote: »

I'd ask for a referral to a registered dietitian.

Balancing carbs with protein and fat is typically recommended.

Try setting your macros in your diary to whatever was recommended (if nothing was, maybe try something like 40-30-30 or 30-35-35 to start).

Low carb AND low fat isn't really recommended. Sugars are carbs. Being picky about your source of carbs may be a good idea -- choosing things with more fiber. Lower sugar fruits like berries, of course vegetables. Whole grains instead of refined grains. Reducing high cal sweets if you eat them, avoiding sugary drinks, as they tend to spike blood sugar.

Often just losing the weight will help if you have weight to lose.

If you log your food you can see if you are tending to eat mostly carbs at particular meals and add in more protein and fat to balance it.

I'm not pre diabetic, but I tend to plan my meals around a source of protein (fish, other meat, legumes, dairy, eggs) plus vegetables and then add in some higher carb food (like potato, grains) depending on desire and calories and so on. If you think of it this way it's pretty easy to control the amount of carbs vs. fat and protein.

Awesome advice.

lemurcat12 wrote: »

Dreaded double post.

The court sentences you to fifty pushups.

Pinterest has killer recipes. All you have to do is put in Low Carb. Don't drop your fats though. Either one or the other. My whole family is diabetic with the exception of myself. I eat a low carb diet and have dropped all the pre-diabetic symptoms, especially since I added exercise.

Ginge2016 wrote: »

Thanks everyone except the children... so what if this is a double post but this post is mine as its my journey and who are you to judge? Showing you're a hater aint helping yourself apart from gaining a label. Anyways hope those who posted positively hope you have / are having (depending on where ya live lol) a great day xxx

The double post comment wasn't about you. It referred to my posting my own comment twice because of the issues Vanilla was having earlier.

Now I'm just so delighted I tried to help!

Ginge2016 wrote: »

Hi all recently I've found out I'm pre diabetic so has anyone got any nice meal / snack ideas ya like to share please.... tia x

I'm pre-diabetic as well, feel free to peruse my diary for ideas. I cut back on all sugar where possible (obviously I can't remove natural sugars from blackberries or raspberries) and stick to low carb. I usually have one cheat meal every week or two as well, Sunday was my last one

Things I usually eat: Chicken, pork, ham, hamburger patties, cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, eggs (fried, boiled, scrambled, as an omlette), celery, romaine lettuce, green onions, red/green pepper, spinach, ranch dressing, brussel sprouts with bacon, heavy whipping cream, almond milk, almonds, quest bars, dark chocolate. I found a huge bag of frozen stir fry veggies at Costco and have been eating that a lot lately, it's really good and you can throw whatever protein you want with it.

Healthy fats that are easy to add are Avocados, olive oil, real butter or coconut oil.

Occasionally steak but that's moreso a personal choice that I don't eat it often.

Look up low carb on MFP, Pintrest, Reddit, Instagram and you tube, you'll find tons of resources.

As far as low fat goes, I'd stay away from anything low fat because they tend to add sugars, but I'll leave that up to your Dr and you to decide.

cerise_noir wrote: »

I agree with seeing a dietitian... low fat and low carb aren't generally done together. Besides, fat is extremely important for our body to function correctly.

lemurcat12 wrote: »

Are you MFP's version of a hanging judge? ;-)

LOL...well, he didn't say burpees.

Or kettlelbell.