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Originally Posted by fgummett  Low-carb came as quite a revelation to me after posts by John (thanks) lead me to Gary Taubes first and then Dr Bernstein -- |
BTW I'm not yet a total believer. I've read about low-carbing since I've been here, and I want(ed) to know more. It seemed to work for people, but the [probable] negative effects bother(ed) me.
As Frank says, I too am a walking heart attack. My cholesterol numbers are fine, but my weight isn't. Low fat diets never worked for me. Exercise didn't. I spent one whole summer unemployed playing golf every day and gained 20 ****ing pounds! I've nver been able to lose weight, only gain, gain, gain.
I find the concept of eating lots of meat and fat very difficult to overcome. I've read Pollan. I'm reading Taubes. I read lots of internet articles and watch lots of videos. All the low-carb arguments make sense. But I still need proof!
Last July I decided to try and prove it works. I dropped my TDD by 25%, gave up most grains, ate more fat and protein, and lost 10lbs in about 6 weeks! I also got out walking every day. My lipids stayed good.
But then I got shipped back to my home office and I started relaxing. I gained 5lbs back from Aug till Dec.
After much more reading, understanding, and conviction, I decided to try again but more intensely. Since Jan 1 my TDD is about 60% of my Jul 08 levels, I feel full most of the time, and I've lost 3.5lbs in 15 days! I also stopped my statin. I don't want medical interference. I want to know how my lipids will respond naturally. And best of all my BGs have improved greatly.
With help, encouragement, support, and prodding (I need to be prodded!) I plan to keep at this until at least my next bloodwork is done in early April.
