Hi,
I've been low carbing for nearly two months now, since immediately after Dx. I did start out being 230lbs (6 ft tall), and now am around 215. My BGs stay between 95 and 125 all day, before, during and after meals.
However, since the past couple of weeks I have started noticing a distinct gain in muscle mass basically all over my body. My arms, shoulder and legs seem to show not just less fat, but an increase in muscle mass and definition - like I would have when I would hit the gym for a couple of weeks in my previous life. I know its not just fat loss because the measurements of these parts have started going back up, while still retaining their leaner definition.
While this seems to be good, I was wondering if this is a symptom of something else that isn't so good! I am on an 1800-2000 calorie (30 carbs, 120-140 grams each of protein and fat ) diet.
Anyone else had a similar experience?
Thanks!
S.
I've been low carbing for nearly two months now, since immediately after Dx. I did start out being 230lbs (6 ft tall), and now am around 215. My BGs stay between 95 and 125 all day, before, during and after meals.
However, since the past couple of weeks I have started noticing a distinct gain in muscle mass basically all over my body. My arms, shoulder and legs seem to show not just less fat, but an increase in muscle mass and definition - like I would have when I would hit the gym for a couple of weeks in my previous life. I know its not just fat loss because the measurements of these parts have started going back up, while still retaining their leaner definition.
While this seems to be good, I was wondering if this is a symptom of something else that isn't so good! I am on an 1800-2000 calorie (30 carbs, 120-140 grams each of protein and fat ) diet.
Anyone else had a similar experience?
Thanks!
S.