I feel 80% better. I've learned what triggers my migraines, nausea and vomiting after each weekly Diabetes injection. But the most important thing is that I've lost 43 lbs. Seven more to go. Like your daughter, my youngest is always checking labels and sending texts on which foods will work with my symptoms. Exercise is a bit tricky because of arthritis in my knees, back, and shoulders. I try to push through.
I must admit that once I cut back on certain foods, adding less sodium, and reducing sweets, I do have more energy and feel less sluggish. My husband now brings me back from shopping items he's spotted in the grocers he thinks will work for sugarless desserts and snacks. He also agreed to reduce our dining out to twice a month.
When I began, I didn't feel that I could chance my lifestyle one iota. Now, it feels like second nature. My sweet attacks still come, but I look for alternatives instead of immediately giving in.
It helps to have food already prepared. When preparing a meal, I cook several different veggies and side dishes for variety each day.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. We can each learn something. Take care.
!LADY
I haven't heard of a weekly diabetes injection before. Do you know if it's a GLP agonist? It's the only one coming up as a weekly injection and they are fairly new. It also mentions causing nausea when you first start, which would fit with the symptoms you mention.
I've found my sugar cravings have mostly gone since changing the way I eat, but apart from at certain times of the month I've never been too drawn to sugary foods. I know some people get very intense sugar cravings and I don't envy having to fight that. I know of someone who eats keto because it's the only way he can stop the sugar cravings. If he eats any carbohydrates at all his cravings start back straight away and it takes 3 days without carbs for them to stop.
I took the following:
OZEMPIC
TRULICITY
and now
MOUNJARO
Yes, I have heard about eating the keto diet for low carbs. For me, I tried it, but it's high in cholesterol, and I'm taking meds for that underlying condition also. Everything has to work together to moderate all underlying conditions. If I take one thing to lower a condition, another is affected and rises.
It's a delicate balance that my doctors have spent considerable time mixing and matching to achieve success.
Thanks for your suggestions. Take care.
!LADY
I'm currently researching vegetable oils and there seems to be a big correlation between obesity, chronic illnesses and the rise in our consumption of these, which makes me wonder if the wrong types of fats got the blame for heart disease.
Have you come across the opposite of keto and cutting out fats for high carb instead? It tends to be more wholefood plant based. Mixing fats and carbs seems to be the the most problematic. Both diets are extremes in their way and probably hard to stick to, though.
Anyway, thank you again for sharing your experiences, it's been enlightening. I hope you continue to manage your symptoms well.
Yes, I have read and practice a diet that is the opposite of KETO. Those diets emphasize more carbohydrates and fess fat and protein. Both of those I don't need. It's the Atkins Diet. It's so easy because I love carbohydrates. But with their gradual increase in the carbs, I can handle it.
I have my 3-month follow up on my lipid and other test in May. Trying to stay focused.
Thanks so much for the insight and encouragement. I appreciate it. You too stay encouraged. Take care.
!LADY