Re: Becky -Everything I've learned About Low Carbing(VERY long)
From: Andrea (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Dec 2000 10:50:39 -0600 (CST)
Hi,
I have just come accross this, I have been struggling on how to start on
the lo-carb, as I have PCOS since April of this year, and have put on
loads of weight, Thanks for the tips, I think I will put those in to
practice my self.
Happy New Year.
--
Andrea
(UK)
At Wed, 27 Dec 2000, Jo-Nita wrote:
>
>Hi Becky, I read about Atkin's and Sugarbuster's, but didn't follow
>either one! I think everyone needs to sort out there own path on this
>low-carb thing. I eliminated sugar and flour right off the start. THAT
>was a thrill, let me tell you. I lived for potatoes, rice, noodles,
>bread and of course all the sweets I could find. It helped me to just
>go cold turkey one day and stick to it faithfully for a couple weeks. I
>don't eat any sugar and limit carbs to 100 a day or less for now. I eat
>any meat, poultry, fish,eggs and dairy - cheese, cream cheese, cottage
>cheese etc. Also any vegetables except corn and peas, ( no potatoes,
>tho of course). They are all high in carbs. I also watch fruit
>(bananas are the worst!). Always eat some form of protein anytime you
>eat a carb - like a cheese stick when you eat an apple. You also have
>to watch artificial sweetners, because (horrible as this is!!), some
>people with insulin resistance with have insulin released into their
>system because their body detects a sweet taste in the mouth, even if
>it's artificial. Soooo, watch the diet sodas, sugar free stuff, etc.
>I'm hitting this diet trail really hard because I'm having my fasting
>insulin level repeated in 2 weeks ( will be 3 months since the last one)
>and the Endo would love to see a big drop due to diet before I have to
>go on Glucophage (which will be mid-January probably) Well, I feel like
>I have rambled long enough. Please e-mail me if you want to ask me
>anything else. I DO feel so much better. I sleep great and wake up
>feeling really rested and have lots more energy during the day. I also
>feel better emotionally - bad mood swings were gone by the 3rd week!! I
>also had really bad headaches A LOT and those are completely gone, too.
>I know this lifestyle change is not for everyone, BUT it is worth
>checking out if you are having problems. Are you Insulin resistant or
>have been you been tested? Hope this has helped. Take care and let me
>know if I can answer anything else for you.
>
>--
>Best Wishes in the New Year, Jo-Nita (Illinois)
>
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