The FastDay Forum

[carorees]

Did anyone see the BBC programme "Doctor in the House"? I was so glad to see he recommended not only an eating window but also regular full fasts together with cutting out sugar and refined carbs for the diabetic patient. The message is getting out there!

Didn't see it, but sounds as though it might be worth a look on iplayer.

Didn't see it, but it got a mention on an LC forum, and backlash from the Dieticians

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=470766

[carorees]

Heaven forbid patients learn to cure themselves without the help of dieticians who can't see that if your body is not producing enough insulin then you should stop eating things that need insulin!

I saw it and found it very interesting. I didn't quite get the feeling that the family had embraced their new regime as a Way Of Life. I just hope that they are in it for the long haul and find ways to enjoy a little of the things that they had given up.

Also an interesting article in Sunday's Observer supplement

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle ... thy-eating

(Although I don't know quite what to make of the final few sentences - poo swaps? Really?? )

I watched it and found it very interesting, so much so I tried a variation for the diabetic patient. I was advised by my nurse that I should have three 'meals' and have my medication with these. Yesterday, as I only have medication morning and evening, I had a combined breakfast/lunch in the very late morning with only around 100 calories and took the morning pills. I was working in a charity shop throughout the afternoon and felt great, although not desperate for the evening meal as we were going out I had about 300 cals at 6.15pm . This morning's scales check showed it worth while. Definitely something I will do again as it is the best and easiest fast day I have had for some time.
I was also interested in the meditation and intend to try that when I feel stressed in the run-up to Christmas.

I'm with @StowgateResident; it's easy to be restrictive for a period of time...but not forever. And it seems to be very hard for humans to understand that concept, not to mention most of us then blame ourselves, such as a "lack of willpower" or what have you. Sure, finding that sweet spot of indulgence/discipline/restriction can be tough, and is different for everyone, especially those with medical issues. For me, the more I restrict myself on a daily basis, the crazier I go later. Even though I sometimes get a little tired of light days, it's never been as much of a problem as going "off my diet" as before. Of course, since I never take vacations (holidays to most of you), I've never gone "off" 5.2 either; have swapped days a few times, but never skipped a light day since starting. Kind of afraid to, to be honest. One of the strategies recommended in the Eating Lab book is making good habits a "habit," and I think that's what I've done with my light days. I just do those on Mon/Thurs, unless I've decided to switch days AHEAD OF TIME for some good reason (like Thanksgiving this week). About a month ago, I didn't sleep well and was struggling with my Monday light day, very stressed with work and in a BAD mood; definitely wanted to self-medicate with food! But as I'd noticed in doing this for awhile, food doesn't necessarily fix what's ailing you....and knowing that if I abandoned the fast on Monday, I'd just have to do it on Tuesday...well, I toughed it out, and it was fine. At first, my Hunger Monster was mad at not being able to dominate me, but it got over it.

Another interesting take on this programme:

http://www.dietdoctor.com/doctor-in-the-house-watch-diabetes-reversed-using-low-carb-on-bbc-while-old-school-dietitians-freak-out


@ferretgal I get where you are coming from. It is easier to restrict yourself for medical reasons than a generalized desire to get slimmer, unless of course the excess weight is so great as to be a medical reason in itself. But people who feel they have no choice but to do LC do stick to it for years.