Hi there
I am also a newbie but 3-4 weeks in and although I have found some of the adjustments hard I am getting there and have changed to a low (not NO) carb diet. I am eating between 110-130g daily. I am still discovering new ways to do things. I have been feeling slightly nauseous from the metformin at times but bearable, and also hungry a lot of the time. The last couple of days I bulked out a couple of meals with two giant mushrooms (fried) which were not only delicious but filling. I am learning to trust that I don't need as many carbs as I think. Porridge swapped for half a slice rye bread and two eggs for breakfast. Lots of salad and veg and I have had no rice, white pasta, white bread, crisps, or other delights! I have had on occasion about 10 lentil pasta tubes with a meal and they have been okay. I am getting through mountains of veg, fruit and natural yoghurt, not to mention the nuts. Cooking and food prep has required considerable more effort than usual and a more expensive shopping bill but totally worth it as I genuinely feel better. Every day I plan what I am going to eat including snacks so I am not suddenly left hungry with no plan! I too have had some personal stress in my life which usually means grabbing the maltesers or crisps but I have resisted and instead been online to plan some new clothes for when I have reached my weight target!! This forum has been invaluable with the advice offered (-:
I am also a newbie but 3-4 weeks in and although I have found some of the adjustments hard I am getting there and have changed to a low (not NO) carb diet. I am eating between 110-130g daily. I am still discovering new ways to do things. I have been feeling slightly nauseous from the metformin at times but bearable, and also hungry a lot of the time. The last couple of days I bulked out a couple of meals with two giant mushrooms (fried) which were not only delicious but filling. I am learning to trust that I don't need as many carbs as I think. Porridge swapped for half a slice rye bread and two eggs for breakfast. Lots of salad and veg and I have had no rice, white pasta, white bread, crisps, or other delights! I have had on occasion about 10 lentil pasta tubes with a meal and they have been okay. I am getting through mountains of veg, fruit and natural yoghurt, not to mention the nuts. Cooking and food prep has required considerable more effort than usual and a more expensive shopping bill but totally worth it as I genuinely feel better. Every day I plan what I am going to eat including snacks so I am not suddenly left hungry with no plan! I too have had some personal stress in my life which usually means grabbing the maltesers or crisps but I have resisted and instead been online to plan some new clothes for when I have reached my weight target!! This forum has been invaluable with the advice offered (-:
