Welcome Ally: Although I am not base in HK, my family is there. I do eat a lot of Asian influence dishes and I shop.
I find it easier thinking that eating LC is like going to those long 10 course Chinese Banquets. You eat all the nice food and then the rice, noodles and desserts come last. So what I do is stop at the Fish Course [usually served right before the rice]and leave all the starchy stuff for others.
With regards to being on anti-depressants, I was on Paxil before LC. It does help get you to a better place then you can have better control of your life again but I do caution that Paxil makes me very relax and LAZY. You will notice as you continue, you automatically wean yourself off most drugs.
I know HK is not big on labtests, etc. I have tried to get my sister to go, that's another story.
I would get a Full Physical Done before I start anything so I have a base line to compare to down the road. Since you have started, maybe you should do some measurements and chart your course month by month and once you are comforatable with the program, see a doctor and get your tests done before you start your maintenance program.
Good luck in your low carb journey, everyone is very helpful here.
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