I started a high protein, low carb diabetic diet 2 weeks ago

[meow2u3]

Initial weight was 273 lbs. I couldn't fit into my clothes anymore. So I went to a bariatric doctor and she prescribed my a high protein, low carb, very low sugar, 1500 calorie diet. It's a pain in the ass to stick to since some of the foods I was to eat were cost prohibitive, such as wild rice and steel cut oatmeal (I eat oatmeal w/o cooking it, just with milk). But I stuck with it and lost almost 4 pounds in 2 weeks.

I have to eat in this order: protein first, veggies and legumes such as beans second, and carbs last. Believe me, it works to keep me full.

Now I can fit into the shorts I just bought.

[lapfog_1]

1. I have type 2 diabetes

and have an almost no carb, no sugar diet.

It really helps with my diabetes.

But I get tired of snacking on beef jerky and the like. Hamburgers without the buns. No BBQ (at least with no sugar). And I love muffins... and pie... sigh.

meat and veggies... and a few beans from time to time.

Almost no fruit either.

[Ohiogal]

3. I try to follow a low carb diet just on my own

Because they say once you get to be my age the carbs will add pounds in the blink of an eye .... It's so true.

I'm not a bread lover, so that's not a problem. In fact, I can't even eat a whole sandwich, the bread makes me feel bloated.

My problem is chocolate .... Getting through the day without any is tough.

[lapfog_1]

4. chocolate by itself is not that bad

but milk chocolate with sugar is a no-no.

but you can flavor things with chocolate.

just in moderation.

[u4ic]

19. There are a few no sugar brands

Don't get anything with malitol, it's a laxative for many people. Look for a stevia and erythritol blend - Cavalier and Lily's are two that come to mind. They're specialty items, health food stores and amazon carry them. I've tried them both. They won't replace a high quality Belgian chocolate, but they will satisfy the craving. Or make a chocolate avocado pudding (use coconut milk, it's richer) and that may help too.

[fierywoman]

5. I've found that I actually prefer hamburger with a "lettuce" bun

(Boston? Iceberg? Romaine?) and now hamburger buns just taste mushy, globby ...

[lapfog_1]

7. reminds me of those lettuce wraps you get in P. F. Changs.

Those are pretty wonderful.

[u4ic]

20. You can also make keto hamburger buns

with almond and/or coconut flour, psyllium husk, flaxmeal or a combination of all of them. Some are mug bread buns, 1 minute in the microwave and they're done, others are in batches, baking for 45 minutes. Plenty of recipes on the net. Best to toast the mug bread after microwaving.

[meow2u3]

11. My blood sugar 2 weeks ago, before the diet, was at 276

I checked my sugar today and it read 126. I want to get to 100 before I go in for "spay" surgery.

[lapfog_1]

12. what is your A1C level?

better indicator than the standard tests since it can test for blood sugar for the last month or so.

[meow2u3]

13. Last A1C was about 8.9

[lapfog_1]

15. yeah, that's high... keep with the diet and think about meds.

or at least consult your doctor about such.

[rampartc]

26. 126 to 100 can be just an hour or so

maybe less if you are exercising. go get your surgery.

[u4ic]

21. Lots of recipes for low carb and/or keto muffins, pies, cakes, cookies, ice cream etc

They are very occasional treats and not everyday items. Coconut flour is far less expensive than almond flour if cost is a factor, so you can look for those recipes on the net. Tons of them on pinterest.

[lapfog_1]

22. yes, however i am also alergic to nuts...

ever try to go vegan without nuts? That's really hard! LOL (i dated someone who was vegan... going out to dinner was a real challenge)

[u4ic]

23. Many with nut allergies use the coconut flour recipes

you can search for nut free keto muffins, cookies etc. You'll find lots of people on LCHF or keto with varying food sensitivites and allergies. If you're vegan, use a flaxseed or chia egg instead.

Nope in answer to your question...going vegetarian just made me sicker...and I love nuts!! Couldn't give them up.

[Ohiogal]

2. Good for you! That's awesome!

Nothing like success to motivate weight loss!

Wishing you all the best!

[fierywoman]

6. Theres a TON of research (bonafide) that this kind of lifestyle change will

impact you very positively.

[fierywoman]

8. ... and wild rice costs less at Trader Joe's, steel cut oats cost less when you buy in the bulk food

(bin) section of the grocery store.

[meow2u3]

14. I don't live anywhere near a Trader Joe

Plus, I'm near poor. Some foods are just out of reach.

[pansypoo53219]

9. PBS has had this new filler. dr thing from england.

they did a test.tested a group eating fresh hot spaghetti dinner, then cold, then reheated spaghetti and the reheated showed way less sugars. so. leftovers/reheated is better. also did that meat 1st, veg + carbs last.

[applegrove]

10. I'll be starting that soon. Thanks for the inspiration. 4 pounds is great.

[Rainbow Droid]

16. Add more dietary fiber (both kinds) and you'll probably lose a lot more.

Because fiber not only bulks up stool, high levels of fiber clean the gut and create quicker sensations of fullness when you eat food, so calorie counting is much easier and less unsatisfying. But you need both soluble and insoluble, both are absolutely essential.

I take a mixture of flaxseed powder (insoluble) and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inulin (soluble, via acacia senagal powder) mixed with fruit juice. Start with less and work your way up to 4-6 tbsp/day of each (or more even, you'll quickly find the level that works best for you). I've lost >10lb in a month this way, admittedly with a few diet changes. But I can eat almost anything i want and not gain very much weight at all if I keep the fiber levels high. It works for me like nothing else.

I don't recommend psyllum husk. I took it for years but it didn't do the job very well compared to the above.

I hope this helps, and good luck with your continued weight loss journey!

[meow2u3]

17. I eat oatmeal, salad greens, beans, and other high fiber foods

I've seen flaxseed powder and it's too expensive for my budget. So are organic foods.

[u4ic]

18. Just buy flaxseed

and grind it in a coffee grinder, then bag it and store it in the freezer. Flaxmeal goes rancid quickly.

However, it's fat that keeps you full the longest. Add extra butter, olive oil or even a few slices of avocado to meals and watch your appetite decrease. Must be low carb and low-no sugar for it to work.

[meow2u3]

24. Sorry, but I don't eat foods foreign to me

I stick with the familiar. No flaxseed for me.

[flor-de-jasmim]

25. I've lost 15 pounds in 40 days doing keto - that is about 15% of what I want to lose.

I have been keeping my grams of carbs between 20 and 50 per day, and what helps me is making fathead (or fat head) dough pizzas and pesto with almonds, parmesan, garlic and basil (but no oil--personal preference) on top of cabbage, zucchini, even cauliflower (although that was my least favorite).

I have also been using myfitnesspal to track everything I eat.

If you generally have a hard time losing weight (if you are insulin resistant), I highly recommend this approach. "Just eat less" or even "just eat healthy" doesn't work with everyone.

Good luck!!

[phylny]

28. I've just started low carb eating and had never seen this recipe/site.

I’m making this for dinner! Thank you!

[Bayard]

27. My biggest obstacle to dieting

I get terrible headaches. Been that way since I was a kid if I don't eat enough.

I've only needed to worry about such things in the past several years, was always trim and athletic. I miss that body....