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Posted 1/26/2011 2:18 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Nasalady,

saw you posted that you were able to lose weight on a low carb diet.  How many carbs do you allow yourself?  I looked into Atkin's diet, but I don't know that I can stick to that.  It only allows 20gm of carbs for the 1st 2 weeks, after that you can up to 30 which still isn't that much.  My SIL just went through menopause too and she had weight gain like I did, she's been on a modified Low Carb diet whatever that means.  She really didn't want to talk about it, my MIL brought it up to throw in my face (the weight lose) I've gained 20 pounds since going thru menopause and she doesn't approve.

Thanks, KO

Posted 1/26/2011 6:59 PM (GMT -5)
KO-LD,
I would suggest either getting an adrenal fatigue saliva test done or finding some adrenal support vitamins or going to this website http://www.womentowomen.com/. It is amazing how quickly the weight wittles away when you take care of your adrenals, if you're not already doing that. Also, look up diabetic websites for carb info. You want to do it in a healthy way that will keep the weight off, plus regular daily exercise...
Posted 1/26/2011 8:39 PM (GMT -5)
IMO, it's best to focus on quality of the food rather than the exact carb counts.

So, that would mean unprocessed foods instead of convenience foods. Veggies, meats, fruits, whole grains. Most people will exclude gluten because many are sensitive, and all 'whites' are to be excluded as well (white flour, white sugar, white potatoes). No sugar, but stevia and sometimes agave or honey are ok in small quantities.

When you're not eating the processed junk, glutens and sugars, your body will start to regulate better. Just beware the so-called substitutes, the gluten-free ones are typically worse than the regular stuff. Brown rice pasta is ok though, although after a while even that became too much of a carb load for me.

Back to basics is the key. I've found that a crock pot is a life saver, I make hearty bone-broth stock and add carrots or other firm veggies. Then can add other veggies and/or rice to each bowl when serving (would get mushy in the crock pot).

I dropped weight without really trying once I switched to a healthier diet. After a while, it just becomes normal routine, and you don't miss the 'old' stuff.
Posted 1/27/2011 2:06 PM (GMT -5)
Tala3,

I already had the saliva test done and it showed cortisol among other things.  The doc put me on Cortisol which didn't seem to help that much.  I tried womentowomen when I first started having hot flashes and it helped greatly.  I stopped for quite some time once I was through the worst of it.  I started up again, but didn't notice a difference in the way I felt so I stopped.  I was on a detox diet thru my doc awhile back and only lost 2# in 2 weeks.  That was eating only veggies, fruits, mung beans with no meat, dairy, grains etc.  It also had a 2 day fast at the beginning, I thought 2#'s wasn't much to lose.  I have tried a strict 1200 cal diet and I still didn't lose any weight.  It has gotten to the point if I go out to eat with my husband which he likes to do once a week I gain 1 - 2 pounds and I can't go on this way, otherwise I will be 200# by the end of the year!

Lindaca, I don't eat sugar, only Stevia.  I try to eat healthy, no junk food etc.  I do like carbs good breads, my oatmeal which I am missing now that I have started this low carb diet.  I am just curious to see if it will have any impact on my weight.  Very frustrating to say the least.

Thanks, KO

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