Re: Diet....to CW
From: anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 2 Dec 2001 09:03:58 -0600 (CST)
Thank's for the reply, I'm listening to my body, but apparently I'm
having troubles understanding it.
Lately I feel like I don't know what to eat and don't want to eat at
all.
Glad you're finding what works for you. I'm sure I'll get there, I'm
debating whether or not to go to a dietician/nutritionist.
--
Anne
At Sat, 1 Dec 2001, cw wrote:
>
>Anne,
>
>To answer your questions, I used to eat almost nothing but protein
>(meats, seafood, dairy) and a little fruit. I couldn't seem to handle
>any more carbs than the fruit, and even THAT was starting to bother me.
>When I started Met 2 weeks ago, I suddenly was able to eat balanced
>meals again, i.e., fruit or vege (or both), protein, and a whole grain
>with every meal. In fact, my body is demanding it.
>
>I have no idea what my carb GRAM intake is. I never believed in
>counting grams or calories or anything. I just listen to my body as
>every day is different for me depending on how much work, rest, and
>exercise I get, which on a daily basis is never the same.
>
>One thing I have noticed is that I don't seem to need to snack in
>between meals anymore. I can now go 4-5 hours without eating, as long
>as my meals are balanced.
>
>It's just with all the talk on this board about Met and high protein
>diets, it made me wonder, because I can't mix the two together. In a
>way, I'm glad, as I'm probably eating more healthy now.
>
>Additionally, my Met dosage is really wierd, but it seems to be what my
>body wants to feel good. 125mg. with breakfast. 125mg. with lunch.
>And 250mg. with dinner. Obviously, I'm cutting a 500 mg. tablet in
>halfs and quarters and spreading it out through the day. Again, just
>listening to my body.
>
>Amazing how we are all the same but yet so different, isn't it?
>
>At Sat, 1 Dec 2001, anne wrote:
>>
>>At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, cw wrote:
>>>
>>>Hey all, I found that since I've been on Met, I CAN'T low carb anymore.
>>>My body seems to need a more balanced diet now. So I added carbs back
>>>in and I feel better and more energetic (as long as I take the Met).
>>>Anyone else have this experience?
>>>
>>That's interesting, i have been trying to cut down on my carbs, haven't
>>gotten that low, but haven't been feeling that good and wasn't sure if I
>>was just still adjusting to the increase in glucophage. What exactly
>>did you experience and how low (in grams) was your carb intake?
>>
>>TIA
>>
>>--
>>Anne
>>
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