My Weight Loss Struggle: Is My Carb Metabolism to Blame?
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- A deeper understanding of carb metabolism can help you make informed food choices and develop a personalized weight loss plan.
- By optimizing your carb metabolism, you can increase your energy levels and reduce your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
- A healthy carb metabolism can also improve your mental clarity and focus, making it easier to stick to your weight loss goals.
- By making a few simple changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can start to see improvements in your carb metabolism and weight loss progress.
- Understanding carb metabolism can help you break free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting and achieve sustainable weight loss.
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- Carb metabolism can be a complex and nuanced topic, and it may take some time to fully understand the relationship between carbs and weight loss.
- Some people may find it challenging to make the necessary changes to their diet and lifestyle to optimize their carb metabolism.
- It's possible that you may not see immediate results from optimizing your carb metabolism, and it may take some time to notice improvements in your weight loss progress.
- Carb metabolism can be influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, age, and overall health, which can make it difficult to achieve optimal results.
- Some people may need to work with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian to develop a personalized plan for optimizing their carb metabolism.
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Editor's Summary
I've been struggling with weight loss for years, and I'm not alone. Many of us have tried every diet under the sun, only to end up right back where we started. But what if I told you that the key to weight loss might not be about cutting calories or exercising more, but about understanding how your body processes carbs? In this article, we'll explore the connection between carb metabolism and weight loss, and what you can do to boost your metabolism and reach your goals.
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I've always been a foodie, and I love eating a lot and enjoying it. But, I've always wanted to be fit and toned, and it's hard to reconcile those two things. Like many girls, I've been searching for the culprit - my body composition. I've done bioimpedance tests, and it turns out I have a low muscle mass and high body fat percentage.
I've also had my thyroid hormones checked - TSH, T4, and AT-T - just in case there was something going on with my thyroid. And I've had my ferritin and D-3 levels checked, too. Everything's normal, it's just a matter of finding a healthy balance.
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I've done my research, though - I've studied nutrition and learned about healthy eating. I've even worked as a personal trainer, teaching group fitness classes and helping people achieve their fitness goals.
Last summer, I decided to get all the tests that could affect my weight, including a blood glucose test.
Three months prior, I'd had a blood biochemistry test, which included glucose and insulin levels:
And two years ago:
At first, I tried to get the test through my local clinic, but it was a hassle getting an appointment with an endocrinologist. I finally got a referral for the test:
Blood glucose test for excess weightI had to bring 75g of glucose and 200ml of water, a cup, and a spoon.
Unfortunately, it didn't work out with the clinic, and I had to reschedule. I ended up getting the test done privately, along with all the other tests in a comprehensive blood panel.
In a private lab, they do an express test first to make sure it's safe to do the main test. They take a blood sample from your finger, and a few minutes later, they tell you if it's okay to proceed.
Glucose tolerance test review for non-pregnant womenThen, they sprinkle 75g of pure glucose (it looks like powdered sugar) into the water, mix it, and tell you to drink it quickly.
I'd read some pretty scary stories about how awful it is to drink that much sweet water. You'd immediately get nauseous, the drink wouldn't stay down, and so on. Maybe those are just urban legends from pregnant women who have to take this test more often. And they're always complaining about morning sickness, heartburn, or a wonky moon phase (I was pregnant once, so I get it).
But if you drink it all at once and don't drag it out, it's actually pretty tolerable. I drank it and forgot about it. Taking those bitter pills is a million times harder.
I drank it and they took my blood right away.
They told me to sit and wait (I'm not even sure how long it was – an hour, an hour and a half, or two hours). I just sat there waiting for the inevitable.
But nothing happened. Nope, not a thing. My stomach just growled from hunger – what's this glucose doing to it when it's used to a breakfast champion's meal?
After a while, they took my blood again and let me go home.
I didn't experience any unpleasant sensations that day. It was just like taking a regular blood test.
A few days later, I got my test results via email.
Blood glucose test reviewsMy glucose levels before and after the test were both within normal limits. Whew. And my insulin levels were fine too (whew).
The cost of the express test was 130 rubles, the Glucose Tolerance Test and insulin combo was 1300 rubles plus 130 rubles for the blood sample.
I took the same tests last year, and my glucose and insulin levels were both within normal limits:
So, if your regular blood tests show normal glucose and insulin levels, there's no need to take the stress test.
I was trying to figure out if my carb metabolism was to blame for my weight gain. Neither the regular test nor the stress test showed any abnormalities. So, it's back to the basics – eat less and move more – a truth that's easier said than done.
Stay healthy, everyone!
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What are these sugar-free candies? Do they taste like real ones or not? And why do people buy them if they don't have endocrine disorders related to carbohydrate metabolism?