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[Lady Marmalade]

That is good news about the nipper, ditz.
x

 

[ditzeeblonde]

As some of you are aware I started this round of Atkins after being diagnosed with diabetes in January, not only has it been fantastic for my weightloss but also for my blood sugars! The problem is my cholesterol, although Atkins usually reduces it mine is rising & quite rapidly at the moment even while I'm taking statins for it!!

The problem is being diabetic I have a high risk of heart disease & neuropathy which are both exasperated by high cholesterol... I've had a chat to my doctor who has been very supportive of my journey with Atkins & we both know that low carb is fab for me but need to work something else out... :cry:

SO we've kinda come to the decision that I need to calorie count, up my carbs & drop my fat levels for a while & when I have my next blood tests see whats happened cholesterol & sugars wise!

My thoughts are that I will stick to 1200 cals per day & approx 50-75g carbs a day which seems a HUGE amount after doing Atkins but actually is still a long way short of the recommended 175-200g carbs.

Its sad as I have really enjoyed my Atkins journey & hope to resume it very shortly... the one thing I am thankful for is how good my GP is & how she makes no sweeping statements regarding low carbing!

 

[LVLLM]

:wave_cry:

Best of luck you are amazing xxx

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Vicky... your making me cry :cry:. xxxx

 

[LVLLM]

oh im sorry I dont mean to please just stick around on here you are still low carbing

 

[ditzeeblonde]

I don't think I will be able to go even if you kicked me off... I've made such good friends on here. I'll just not post on the 'what are we eating thread' so that I don't confuse anyone!

 

[LVLLM]

I'll just not post on the 'what are we eating thread' so that I don't confuse anyone!

make us jealous

 

[ditzeeblonde]

I'll post it on here tho to rub it in!! Can't imagine what I'm going to add in tho... fruit (which I'm looking forward to), yogurts, crackerbread, some different veg but apart from that I'm not sure, will still stick to low carb shepherds pie, pizza's & MiM's tho!!

 

[LVLLM]

roast parsnips.....yorkshire puddings...gravy.......????
suppose you cant go overboard though as you need to keep the cals low do you think you will start feeling hungry???

 

[ditzeeblonde]

I hope not Vicky... keeping protein high should help & sticking to low GI carbs should help. I'll be straight back on Atkins if I get hungry!

 

[LVLLM]

true if you stick to GI way you should keep full. omg you can have breakfast cereal lol

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Never really been fussed about breakfast cereal tho Vicky.. (unless its cocoa pops which cannot be seen in my house anymore) love yogurt & peaches or strawbs for brekkie.

 

[LVLLM]

ive never been a fruity kind of girl. MMM coco pops my favourite. Thats why i wasnt a think child full fat milk and 2 bowls of coco pops as a snack

 

[ditzeeblonde]

I could just eat that all day but would have to skimmed milk tho... do you think there is a cocoa pops diet like the special K one?? Now theres a thought!

 

[LVLLM]

Kellogg's Coco Pops Calories and Nutrition per Serving (1 Serving=1 Serving/30g)Calories115Protein1.5Carbohydrate25.2Fat0.9Fibre0.6Alcohol0

special K
Calories112Protein4.8Carbohydrate22.5Fat0.3Fibre0.8Alcohol0

 

[LVLLM]

not that much difference. only coco pops i cant have just 30g

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Blimey!! God that just shows doesn't it... how marketing affects what you think a product is all about!!

30g's... not a chance of it ever being that small a portion.. mind you it wouldn't be with special k either!!

 

[LVLLM]

I actually think cornflakes are even less. Yes it just marketing ploy you could just do any cereal diet.
My lodger tried it but didnt realise it was only 30g bowl of it!!!

 

[Jim]

ive never been a fruity kind of girl

shame that

 

[ditzeeblonde]

shame that

pmsl Jim! :8855: