Desperate for help please

[jaks40]

Re: Desperate for help please

Hi Lisaloo,

Thanks for your support. I do appreciate it. I have done atkins myself before about three years ago.Lost 10 kilos but couldnt afford to continue eating all that meat and went off. The good thing is i managed to keep the 10 kilos off. However i do remember losing weight much easier then and it dropped off...not like now...its alot harder at the moment.
As for the diabetic levels, i am thrilled. I was averaging on 17 daily and my doctor wanted to put me on insulin, but my concern was that 1, you cant lose weight while taking insulin, and 2, i was worried about the time coming when i would have to take more and more. So i decided to do atkins as a last result to avoid insulin. I am happy to say i am off all my diabetic meds now and averaging between 6 and 8 each day...what an amazing difference and some of the problems, like hot and painful feet are improving..that in itself is a pleasure as i was in a lot of pain with my feet.
The weight is so slow coming off but when i see my sugar levels i cant help smiling.

jacqui

[flossiegirl]

Re: Desperate for help please

Hi Jacqui
Just to let you know about an Aussie website that may be of support to you it's called "A pinch of Health" discussion forums and recipies etc and various low carb ways of eating. It sometimes helps to be able to discuss Aussie products availability etc They are a very friendly and informative group. Best of luck with everything.Hang in there!

[D14965]

Re: Desperate for help please

Hi Jacqui !
My name is Donna and I too am an Aussie -- GEelong victoriA. I

[D14965]

Re: Desperate for help please

I was going to say all the stuff that the other ladies have already told you -- more veggies etc and MORE water -- I drink aroun 3 litres a day ( can you hear me sloshing around?) I am in the same situation as far as weight loss is concerned -- lost 5 kilo the first two weeks and then nothing -- I am into week 5 now . I am on hormones and medications etc so i am expecting things to go slower for me . I feel great though and have a heap more energy and no hunger. I have started to be a bit more careful with my diet --- am counting carbs ( weighing and measuring) worked out how much protein i needed each day ( so as not to go over -- protein can be turned to glucose if you hav too much ) and keeping under my calorie limit ( without going too far under! lots of things that can be factors in your weight loss efforts. I have been doing this for the past few days so fingers crossed i start to see some results. It can be really discouraging to not see the scales move one iota -- let alone weight gain! I recommend that you read the Diet FAQS etc to trouble shoot your program .. little things can influence the way you lose like hidden carbs etc!
let us know how u are doing!
Cheers Donna

[jaks40]

Re: Desperate for help please

Thanks flossygirl. I will definetly have a look at that webaddress.The more support the better right?


jacqui

[jaks40]

Re: Desperate for help please

Thanks Donna for your advise. I know they say you shouldnt have so much protein that it turns to glucose, but what about fat. I see that you are supposed to eat plenty of it as it helps burn the fat..lol..sounds weird, but is there a limit when it gets too much.


jacqui

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