Well, I’m happy to report that the low-carb diet is working. My fasting blood sugar has dropped significantly and it, at least, is near the pre-diabetic level. Another couple weeks and I should be back in that range, and then hopefully a month or two and back in normal range. It makes it worth the effort. Plus I’m starting to drop weight—don’t ask how much, I have no idea. I can’t keep scales in the house due to a prior eating disorder. I go by the fit of my clothes. And my joints don’t hurt nearly so much. And my biking speed has increased. I’m doing five days a week, three days of half an hour biking, and two 40-minute workouts.
I’ve kept strictly to the diet. I’m finding that caffeine isn’t bothering my insulin response so I’m thrilled to have that stay in my diet—my lattes are very important to me. I’m using unsweetened coconut and almond milk for them now, though. I’m now eating about every 2.5 hours instead of every 2—I feel better that way. Keeping to between 30-50 carbs a day. I try not to go under or over, consistency is a big factor. I’m also trying to get enough sleep and that’s almost the hardest part.
As far as recipes, haven’t tried many beyond basic foods but I’m working on one today for a version of my protein nutbutter cookies, using all stevia and no agave. If it works, I will post the recipe on my gluten free blog.
Have a happy day—keep on moving that body, stick to the diet you’re supposed to (whatever it is) that makes you feel the best. And have a great week!
Yasmine
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