In early 2013 hubby was diagnosed with Diabetes. The doctor told us a low carb diet could reverse the illness. His only guidance beyond that was for him to consume no more than 15% of his calories in carbs.
DH was eager to make the changes. He doesn't want to be on medication if possible. He did find it overwhelming particularly since he was about to start a big project. I researched and we began the low carb lifestyle.
The good news DH lost 40 pounds, is at a healthy weight. His glucose levels or only out of range once in a while and his last A1C came in at only the high range of normal. Great news!
There's some problems though. Ever since starting low-carb, almost day one DH has lost interest in sex. He'll happily participate but doesn't initiate like he used to. Additionally, he has a physically demanding job and complains of weakness. I think because the project he started at the beginning of all of this was so demanding, and I didn't really know how to fine-tune his diet when he lost weight he also lost muscle mass.
I now see him struggling to pick up things that used to be easy. I won't get graphic, but part of our fun times involved him picking me up. He doesn't do that anymore. I've always been small, but in supporting his dietary restrictions, I've lost weight. I asked him when we talked about his weakness physically if he thought he could pick me up. He said oh yeah, but wasn't sure how long he could hold me. That's troubling.
He spoke to his doctor who suggested increasing his consumption of protein. I've tried that but it doesn't seem to have helped. Another issue is given the physical demands of work vary from very demanding, moderately demanding and once in a while not demanding at all, it's hard to figure out how many calories he needs on any given day.
I did some research and have read that some people do experience weakness and a lack of interest in sex doing low carb. I've also read that a lack of a sex drive could be because he's not getting enough calories in general. Lastly, I've read that we need to increase his salt intake on a low carb diet.
What do you suggest we do? I'm concerned about him hurting himself while working, his over-all weakness and disinterest in sex.
Thanks so much for reading this and giving me your suggestions.
DH was eager to make the changes. He doesn't want to be on medication if possible. He did find it overwhelming particularly since he was about to start a big project. I researched and we began the low carb lifestyle.
The good news DH lost 40 pounds, is at a healthy weight. His glucose levels or only out of range once in a while and his last A1C came in at only the high range of normal. Great news!
There's some problems though. Ever since starting low-carb, almost day one DH has lost interest in sex. He'll happily participate but doesn't initiate like he used to. Additionally, he has a physically demanding job and complains of weakness. I think because the project he started at the beginning of all of this was so demanding, and I didn't really know how to fine-tune his diet when he lost weight he also lost muscle mass.
I now see him struggling to pick up things that used to be easy. I won't get graphic, but part of our fun times involved him picking me up. He doesn't do that anymore. I've always been small, but in supporting his dietary restrictions, I've lost weight. I asked him when we talked about his weakness physically if he thought he could pick me up. He said oh yeah, but wasn't sure how long he could hold me. That's troubling.
He spoke to his doctor who suggested increasing his consumption of protein. I've tried that but it doesn't seem to have helped. Another issue is given the physical demands of work vary from very demanding, moderately demanding and once in a while not demanding at all, it's hard to figure out how many calories he needs on any given day.
I did some research and have read that some people do experience weakness and a lack of interest in sex doing low carb. I've also read that a lack of a sex drive could be because he's not getting enough calories in general. Lastly, I've read that we need to increase his salt intake on a low carb diet.
What do you suggest we do? I'm concerned about him hurting himself while working, his over-all weakness and disinterest in sex.
Thanks so much for reading this and giving me your suggestions.
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