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Re: Carbs and Metformin
From: Wendy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 11 Dec 2001 19:39:02 -0600 (CST)
Actually I eat 1350-1500 calories...sometimes more... I might reduce
the carbs to under 100g/25g fiber to accelerate the weight loss. I
still have 35lbs more to lose. I lost 10lb in 3mo. through
diet/exercise...
>
>I am on an extremely low carb diet, and take met. If I have even 5-10 grams
>of carbs in a meal it kills me. I eat as few as possible. I don't count, but
>it's extremely low.
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>One problem might be with the 1350 calories. Your body may think that there's
>a shortage of food, and go into famine/starvation mode, where the metabolic
>rate slows, and the need for energy slows, and more calories are stored.
>Obviously, this is counterproductive to weight loss. You may want to increase
> your calorie intake (though it sounds counterintuitive) and keep up the
>exercise and reduced carbs. You may have to reduce your carbs a little more to
>properly control your IR.
>
>Renee
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>"Wendy Montaņez" wrote:
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>> Hi all
>>
>> I've been following a low glycemic diet,under 150g or 35-40% carbs of
>> total calories consumed. I just had lost a little bit of weight. I
>> take 1500mg of metformin, exercise 5 days a week. I also have
>> underactive thyroid, and taking synthroid 50mcg.
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>> I tried to adjust the diet, if I eat 1350 cal and 120g I maintain my
>> current weight of 165lb. I need to lose 40lbs
>>
>> Is anyone here eating less than 120g carbs/day while taking metformin?
>> Any advice?
>>
>--
>Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
>
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>Don't follow in the footsteps of the masters. Seek what they sought.
> --Zen saying
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