[ElleMarieR]

In my case I have been trying unsuccessfully to lose weight for about 3 months. I have been exercising watching what I eat and basically being more active. NOTHING actually I gained 4 lbs.

I went to an endocrinologist and turns out I am insulin resistant. She started me on Avandamet and I cut carbs drastically. I take in NO enriched flour and as much as possible no sugar. It has been three weeks today and I have lost 12 lbs. This is even while cutting back drastically on my exercise (mom was sick in hospital I lost a week of exercise)

I am so hopeful. I can honestly say the first 3 days were HARD. I wanted my old foods so much but on day 4 I woke up and lost my desire for my old foods. They say that flour and sugar cause hunger, I now believe that to be true. Since day 4 I have only had ONE day when I wanted to EAT ALL DAY. It was after my Mom got REAL sick and it was touch and go all day.

I believe that was the old me wanting to EAT instead of FEEL, and we all know that doesn't work long term.

Always consult with your doc but it is pretty common that cutting carbs will result in loss and more constant blood sugars without the spikes. Good luck and keep us posted.