Going backwards

[Mama2016]

I started TDC on Monday and although I haven’t been able to eat everything daily, I haven’t strayed. Maybe it hasn’t been long enough, but my glucose has gone up (I’m Type 2) and I’ve gained a couple pounds (I know I’m not supposed to check but look and feel bloated). Can you look at my food diary and see if I’m doing something wrong?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Mama2016. I don’t have access to your food diary, but perhaps you can post here the differences between your menu and what you are doing (for example, which foods you are leaving out). Also, what is your physical activity like?
On my end, I am working with the tech team to see if there is something that can be done with your menu here. It may be that you are getting too much food.
In the meantime, you can try cutting down on eggs (to 1 per day), and see if that makes a difference.

[Mama2016]

The 1st day I ate:
3 eggs
2 toast
1oz creme cheese
1 cup raspberries
6 oz yogurt
3 oz chicken
2 c tossed salad
1/2 c black beans
2/3 c basmati rice

2nd day:
6 oz yogurt
2oz walnuts
2 slices sprouted bread
Peach
3 oz chicken
1/2 c rice
2 c tossed salad
2oz walnuts
2T French fried onions

3rd day:
4 oz cottage cheese
2 slices sprouted bread
2 oz avocado
TrimDown chicken cordon bleu
2/3 c green beans
2c tossed salad

I’m definitely not eating too much or eating junk food. Any suggestions?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Mama2016. Thanks for those lists. It looks like you’re doing well with the foods, but I am wondering about the rice – is it white or brown (whole). White rice can definitely raise blood sugar levels. Other than that, are you physically active?

[Mama2016]

Day 1 was basmati, day 2 was brown. My activity level is the same as pre TDC, so I dont know why this plan isn’t working. I’m definitely eating better than before.

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Mama2016. If you are doing the same workout as before, it could be that your body is becoming complacent. It may help to mix things up – add strength-training or a core workout to your day. Is that something that can be done?

[Mama2016]

I understand what you’re saying, but changing my ENTIRE eating patterns should have done something. If adding additional exercise is what it takes, then I should be able to just do that instead of changing the way I eat.

I dont think this is the right plan for me as a diabetic. There are lots of fruits that are high in sugar, as well as rice and breads. The recipes are KETO, but you can’t do KETO and Carbs.

I hope others will find your program helpful and lose lots of weight, but I need to find something else. I’ll cancel prior to my 30 day mark so I won’t be charged for next month.

Thank you for the opportunity.

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Mama2016. You aren’t currently on the keto route. If that’s what you’re seeking, you need to select “keto” in the diet area of your profile, save the change, then generate a new menu. The route you are currently on is our regular low-carbohydrate route, which indeed has more fruit and other carbohydrate foods than keto – though it is still only 40% or less of energy from carbohydrates, that may be too much for your metabolism.
Regarding exercise, we do encourage it – otherwise you may lose more healthy muscle tissue than fat.

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