Hello everyone,
I have been on a low carb WOE since July 5th. I have been tracking my foods in Fitday. I have: 65% fat, carbs 4%, protein 19%, and alcohol (14%). The alcohol is a big no-no, but it's there (weekends).
I exercise 3-4 times a week. My work out consists of: the elliptical or treadmill (walk/run), stretches, and free weights/weight machines.
I had blood work done a week ago because I wanted my blood sugar and thyroid checked. I had a 3 hour glucose test.
Glucose test - 99 - fast
184 - 1 hour
124 - 2 hours
72 - 3 hours
My A1C was 5.6
My thyroid results - TSH - 2.09 The lab did not do a full thyroid panel. I wasn't happy about that!
I received my results in the mail, with my doctor's notes "normal" on them. She is not concerned about my glucose numbers, not even the 184. I asked another doctor about the 184, and she said that is a bit high and I should be tested again next year.
So my real dilemma is that I have not lost anything since I started low carbing. Nothing. I started eating this way for two reasons: I want to lower my sugar intake and I want to lose weight.
I am eating eggs scrambled in butter for breakfast most days. (some days I don't eat breakfast if I'm full) I'm eating a salad with meat (chicken or steak) for lunch and I'm having a meat and vege for dinner.
I do have coffee in the morning with heavy cream and Stevia in it. If I am wanting something sweet in the evening, I'll have some whipped heavy cream. I am drinking water.
I am going to continue with this WOE for 6 weeks, but if I have NOT lost, I will change my diet.
I would LOVE any suggestions/help any of you successful ladies can give me.
Thank you in advance! You can probably figure out that I'm VERY FRUSTRATED!!!