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Two weeks is nothing. We don't all lose weight in a linear fashion. The last time I started a weight-loss regime, I went six weeks with no change on the scale, then overnight, boom! Six pounds gone from one day to the next. The one-pound-per-week loss showed up all at once. Forty pounds by next year is totally doable but…
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OMG...yes! How could I forget. My IBS-D is so much calmer. To heck with "whole grains" and "legumes" and other medieval forms of torture.
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I'm relatively new to low-carb, but I chose it because Type 2 diabetes runs in my family, so I know that, genetically, I'm at risk. My mom has it, some of her brothers do, a cousin is pre-diabetic, and my maternal grandmother and ALL SEVEN of her siblings -- regardless of weight -- were T2 diabetics. So was my maternal…
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OMG...that sounds so yummy. I gotta get me a cast-iron pan to make it easier.
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http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetes-discussions/general/14492-what-s-the-deal-with-oatmeal
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Most clinicians are going by dated guidelines. They think there's enough fiber in porridge to provide slow released glucose. They would be wrong. Most diabetics see a very high blood sugar spike from porridge. I've also seen clinicians recommend low-fat dairy, etc. Fat is useful for slowing the release of glucose into the…
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I agree. There is a lot of bad and outdated advice being given out by medical professionals. I was shocked to see that most diabetic associations' food pyramid has grains at the base! A recipe for out of control blood sugars. Even "whole grains" spike blood sugar for most people with IR/diabetes. I think a low carb diet…
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There are forms of tracking that don't involve counting every calorie. Being familiar with correct portion sizes and best macros ratio for you (protein, carb, fat) helps. Another way of tracking that I use and will use once I'm in maintenance is a photo food journal. Some use Instagram. I use an app called TwoGrand. Love…
