Mon, Oct-13-03, 09:21
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Senior Member
Posts: 303
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Plan: low carb
Stats: 212/188/150
BF:
Progress: 39%
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weight loss
Following the Atkins diet induction, you should be able to get your blood sugar down to a healthy level. That does not always equal weight loss for some people.
It has been my experience (type 2, metformin) that you may not lose weight after your initial drop without also lowering your caloric intake. All this stuff about gobs of mayo, cream, butter, etc - all you want (which Atkins does not advocate, by the way) - just doesn't apply to most diabetics.
Many of us have too much insulin circulating to lose weight easily. Try portion control. Try eggs cooked in one teaspoon of butter rather one tablespoon. Use a small amount of salad dressing instead of really pouring it on. Dr. Bernstein recommends eating less protein in order to lose weight.
Hmmm - we've bout cut out carbs, lowered protein, and lowered fat - that doesn't leave much. Maybe just drink some water and suck on a rock! Just kidding, sort of, but that is the way it sometimes feels, isn't it?
Have you tried exercise? It works. For most folks, a walk - doesn't have to be real strenuous - will bring that blood sugar right down, thus reducing the level of insulin. It works best if you do it after every meal but most schedules don't always allow that.
I know how frustrating it is when you lose several pounds in a week when you first start this low carb thing and you start figuring - 8 lbs a week times two months equals skinny me in short order and when other people are saying they lost 50 pounds in 2 months, blah, blah, blah, but that is just not a reality for many of use. And, many of those people will then go off the diet and gain it all back. As a diabetic, you don't have the option of going off the diet. Stick with it. If you get your blood sugar levels down, your doctor may be willing to stop or reduce some of your meds.
Hang in there!
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