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So, I am really bummed. Today is VLCD3 and I didn’t release any weight. Yesterday I only lost 1.6 pounds. I have read about everyone having big releases the first couple of days and I was really hoping for that. I need some advice based on my situation.

1. I got really sick at the end of loading day 2 and threw up everything. I think I pushed it too hard, because I hadn’t done that well on Thanksgiving. I had stuffed myself on Turkey Day, but the foods just weren’t that fattening. When I woke up on VLCD1, I had lost 3 pounds from throwing up and from diarrhea (1 pound from loading the first day and 2 pounds below my starting weight). I am wondering if this is causing my first couple of days to not reflect as much loss.

2. I have Type 1 Diabetes. I am on an insulin pump and I am still trying to adjust my basal rate to reflect many less carbohydrates in my system. Both on VLCD1 and 2 I had low blood sugars and had to bring them up with 100% apple juice. Each box has 23 carbs and 100 calories. Could this be the reason for my lack of releases? I didn’t want to use my fruit to bring it up and be starving later.

3. I am taking homeopathic drops. I take 10 drops three times per day. I was starving VLCD1, so I took 10 more drops and then released 1.6 the next day. Yesterday I just took the regular amount and didn’t release any. Could the amount of drops affect my weight loss?
Sorry for the lengthy post, I just don’t want to live off of 500 calories and lose very little.

Thanks in advance!

[Lxbsvksl]

Your losses are good. But yes apple juice will totally stall you. It's got more carbs than even fruit. It may be challenging for you with Type I diabetes. I'm not sure we've ever had a Type I on the forum. You don't vary the amount of drops unless you have hunger.

[sposicke]

So, do you think it would be better to just add another piece of fruit if I absolutely need to in order to bring my blood sugar up?

[usaneisfiecup]

Usually diabetics do better by taking out the fruit and adding more protein but that is with Type II. You might need to consult a doctor for your situation. More fruit is going to majorly stall your losses.