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06/24/09 10:17 AM

"How to Maintain weight while limiting carbs."
Asked By: pfyrewhpts  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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T2 dx'ed in Feb 2009. Self limiting carbs to 120+/- per day, have lost 45 pounds, and would like to maintain current weight. I'm having trouble getting enough calories to maintain, while watching carbs, sat fat and chol. I've always had a good metabolism, not being prone to gaining weight..ie 25 pounds over the last 26 years. I've joined a gym and exercise 3 - 5 days per week for an hour a day. Am maintaining BG with diet and exercise. Last A-1C was 5.5, with normal chol levels.

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08/19/09 01:56 PM

We often hear from people who want to gain weight. It’s frustrating, because most of the information out there is for people who need to lose weight. If you are in that minority who have the opposite problem, find a registered dieitian and certified diabetes educator to help you create an appropriate eating plan for you.

In the meantime, here is some general advice:

1. Eat more fat and fewer empty carbs. Fat contains more calories per gram than protein or carbohydrate, so you get more “bang for your buck.” And while you should balance the types of fat you eat, saturated fat is probably not as evil as we have all been made to think. If you eat a healthy, whole foods diet, you can probably consume full-fat dairy products and red meat in moderation.

So, try eating more: nuts, seeds, cheese, yogurt (full-fat, no sugar), olive oil, avocado, beans, granola, and dark chocolate.

2. Exercise in moderation. Weight bearing exercise builds lean muscle tissue and increases hunger. It may seem counter-intuitve, but moderate exercise will help.

Good luck!

Answered By: Lynn Prowitt-Smith
Accreditations: Senior Editor, Food and Nutrition
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