intro and q's about starting on low-carb

"amylou" writes:
don't say Atkins-inductionesque 20 gms a day.. I've tried that,
and I just can't do it.

That's just to kick-start you into ketosis. Right after that, you're
*supposed* to increase carbs until you hit the magic CCLL balance
point, which can be up to 100g/day for some people.

I don't like to eat meat all that much anyway..

Other forms of LC foods: Mayo, olives, avocado, fish, salad dressing,
nuts, butter, cream sauces.

amylou wrote:

So.. is there a middle of the road?

100g a day or less is generally recognized as a ketogenic diet.

"Roger Zoul" wrote in message
...
amylou wrote:
:: Hello!
:: I'm 32, and very interested in trying to eat low-carb.
:: I've been overweight most of my adult life, and am tired
:: of it.. plus, the diagnosis of type II DM last winter
:: really made me want to make some changes.
:: I've already cut way back on carbs.. I rarely eat sugar,
:: never drink regular soft drinks, and I try to limit my carbs to:
:: breakfast: 30 gms
:: lunch: 45 gms
:: dinner: 60 gms
:: snack: 30 gms

Damn -- that's a lot of carbs for someone who is type 2. Are you
exericsing?
What about meds? What are your fasting and through-the-day blood sugar
levels like?


I think it is too.. yes, I exercise some (not nearly enough, I know). I am
on meds,
but I'd like to get off of them, which is one of the reasons I'm exploring
eating
low-carb.
My blood sugars have actually been doing very well.. fbg's between 95 - 110,
pp's usually stay under 130, and my last A1c was 5.6. But I know that's due
to
the meds.. and I don't like the idea that I'd have to take them forever to
keep
my bg's low.
I'm really pretty excited about trying this.. hopefully I can stick with it!
Thanks for your advice...

Amy

"Roger Zoul" wrote in message
...
amylou wrote:
:: Hello!
:: I'm 32, and very interested in trying to eat low-carb.
:: I've been overweight most of my adult life, and am tired
:: of it.. plus, the diagnosis of type II DM last winter
:: really made me want to make some changes.
:: I've already cut way back on carbs.. I rarely eat sugar,
:: never drink regular soft drinks, and I try to limit my carbs to:
:: breakfast: 30 gms
:: lunch: 45 gms
:: dinner: 60 gms
:: snack: 30 gms

Damn -- that's a lot of carbs for someone who is type 2. Are you
exericsing?
What about meds? What are your fasting and through-the-day blood sugar
levels like?


I think it is too.. yes, I exercise some (not nearly enough, I know). I am
on meds,
but I'd like to get off of them, which is one of the reasons I'm exploring
eating
low-carb.
My blood sugars have actually been doing very well.. fbg's between 95 - 110,
pp's usually stay under 130, and my last A1c was 5.6. But I know that's due
to
the meds.. and I don't like the idea that I'd have to take them forever to
keep
my bg's low.
I'm really pretty excited about trying this.. hopefully I can stick with it!
Thanks for your advice...

Amy

"Roger Zoul" wrote in message
...
amylou wrote:
:: Hello!
:: I'm 32, and very interested in trying to eat low-carb.
:: I've been overweight most of my adult life, and am tired
:: of it.. plus, the diagnosis of type II DM last winter
:: really made me want to make some changes.
:: I've already cut way back on carbs.. I rarely eat sugar,
:: never drink regular soft drinks, and I try to limit my carbs to:
:: breakfast: 30 gms
:: lunch: 45 gms
:: dinner: 60 gms
:: snack: 30 gms

Damn -- that's a lot of carbs for someone who is type 2. Are you
exericsing?
What about meds? What are your fasting and through-the-day blood sugar
levels like?


I think it is too.. yes, I exercise some (not nearly enough, I know). I am
on meds,
but I'd like to get off of them, which is one of the reasons I'm exploring
eating
low-carb.
My blood sugars have actually been doing very well.. fbg's between 95 - 110,
pp's usually stay under 130, and my last A1c was 5.6. But I know that's due
to
the meds.. and I don't like the idea that I'd have to take them forever to
keep
my bg's low.
I'm really pretty excited about trying this.. hopefully I can stick with it!
Thanks for your advice...

Amy

Thank you everyone for the good advice!
I can't wait to get started..

Amy

Thank you everyone for the good advice!
I can't wait to get started..

Amy