Greetings,

I am a breastfeeding mom with a "catch-22" question. I would greatly appreciate any ideas/experiences anyone might have to share. In advance, thank you.

When reduced-carb paleo-eating, I am relieved of cravings, excessive desire for salt, weight gain, energy high's and lows, hypoglycemia, etc. etc. I LOVE IT!  I am a happier, healthier person -- and a more attentive mom.

However, after two or three weeks I experience what seems to be (?) low thyroid: cold all the time, lowered energy & bp... And, if i don't eat *a lot* of food, *very often* I get the hypoglycemia back.

I thought my hypoglycemia was from wheat and the carbo-insulin roller coaster! (How frustrating! How could my insulin be going up?)

It is very easy for me to get into ketosis -- probably because the milk production is taking all the sugar? So, I thought I should back off, eat some more fruits, etc. But just one nice juicy pear is enough to send me into carbo mode: cravings, misery. Berries or sour grapes do not do this to me at all.

(Incidentally, I tried "The Zone" several years ago and, although thin at the time, had the sensation of starving -- for many weeks, despite "upping my blocks." Looking back, my hypothesis is that the diet includes enough carbos to trigger insulin/cravings, but not enough to satisfy the result.)

I am very motivated to address this metabolism issue, as I have two immediate family members with type 1 (insulin dependant) diabetes, and another with hypoglycemia like myself. And, needless to say, I am worried about my one year old son. I have tried seeking medical advise, but I get an ADA-type food pyramid run-around. 

Help!  Bottom line: Can't *stay* low-carb, Can't tolerate carbs.

I would be so glad to hear any thoughts you may have.
Thank you!

good health to you all,
liesel
pacific northwest