Vital statistics: Male, 48 year old, 6 foot tall
At diagnosis I weighed 230 pounds with and A1C of 8.5. My BMI was 31.2. I was mainly sedentary. Lipids, except for triglycerides, controlled to normal with medication.
As of today, I weigh 201 pounds and have an average BG reading of 97. My BMI is 27.3. I currently walk approximately 2 hours a day. My average daily carb consumption is 20 – 30. Through shear negligence, I have paid no attention to my daily caloric intake.
My final goal is to weigh 175 pounds, a BMI of 23.7, and an average A1C in the low 5s. I want to maintain a daily carb consumption of 30.
I attribute the weight loss I achieved so far as due to the walking and the reduction of carbs. With hind sight I also realize that there is an associated weight loss due to the reduction of calories.
Classified as obese at the start of this journey I was not too worried about the rapid weight loss as I felt I was burning excess fat off. Two months later I am growing concerned that at a rate of over three pounds a week that I am losing the weight too fast.
To slow the rate of weight loss I intend to increase my caloric intake by adding more no/low carb foods such as olive oil and proteins. What I worry about is that my lipid profile is going to skyrocket.
:confused: My questions are: Is it safe to continue at my current rate of weight loss until I achieve my final goal? Will my lipids soar if I add in more fats and proteins? Any recommendations as to high caloric but low/no carb foods?:confused:
Kozak