Low Carb Diet Anyone?
 

just read a book by dr. bernstein about how diabetics should eat a low or no carb diet. I've slowly been adjusting my diet. omelets in the morning, sugar free jello for snack and chili with a side of chicken breast or skirt steak with greens for dinner. pizza once a week. no rice, bread, potatoes, pasta, crackers, chips or sugar free cookies. my sugar is low to the point of not needing insulin and i've lost a few pounds already.

was wondering if anyone else is on a low carb diet and what other types of meals could be added to the diet.

thanks for the chili ideas ferd.

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Check out www.marksdailyapple.com. It's kind of a "primal blueprint" deal, but he's a strong advocate of eliminating any empty carbs.....has a free E-book, and even some reader cookbooks for free.....

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thanks, will do.

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Mike, the website posted above has the It's also in the url and it won't open up. Don't know if you can still correct it or not. It reads like this www.marksdailyapple.com. It's.


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I am the opposite, need carbs and FAT!!

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is your husband on a low carb diet?

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Yes, and it has really helped his diabetes.

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My doctor told me to eat a low calorie, low fat, low sugar, low carb diet.

I said...gee...what do I eat..air?

She just laughed at me.

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I guess you could just fast... :heeheehee

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I've been keeping my calorie intake at 1600 or less, and my trainer said that was good, but that I also needed to watch the fat, sugar and sodium intake. I ignored her. :D

I watch my calories, limit sugar and try to make the fats healthy--beyond that, I don't worry about it. I think I'm more along the lines of "eating clean." I skip the fried, sugary, refined, processed and junk foods, and I've been working out with a trainer 3x a week. I've dropped about 12 lbs. since August 1st. I can't handle a low-carb diet. I try to make sure I eat healthy carbs instead. However, since carbs are generally high in calories, limiting calories means having smaller portions of carbs. I suppose it works out in the end....

I've had multiple people in my family go on the low-carb diet and lose weight really fast, but they all seem to gain it back eventually. I'm trying not to take any shortcuts. I just want to be healthier and more energetic! (And fit into a size 6 again!!!!! :D)