Hi everyone, and a special welcome to the latest two newcomers FightingT2 and Patsnotcarb. Hello and lovely to “meet” you!
FightingT2 I hope that you find this thread a helpful support in reducing your blood sugar. Both Verano and Pootle have put diabetes into remission using the WoE, as have several others on various other threads. So you’re in good company and if you need ideas or inspiration, just shout! I hope that you see great results this year : it CAN be done 🙌
Patsnotcarb well done on your first two weeks! It’s interesting you are finding it easy this time, because when I first started in 2017 I found it easier than expected, and began to lose weight quite quickly. But at other times since then it’s been an uphill struggle. You’re right that there are definitely more resources around now, which is great, but I think a big part of it is your own mindset. I am doing well at the moment but I think that’s mostly because I feel very motivated and excited at the prospect of losing weight and fat, and I’m willing to stay on track because it’s important to me to do so. Whereas at other times I’ve made more of a half-hearted attempt because I felt I “ought” to, or whatever. It’s amazing how completely interlinked our mental and physical health and wellbeing is, even when we don’t acknowledge that. You sound like you’re also very motivated so I look forward to further updates soon.
Arcticfox I’m pleased you are nearer to finding a new counsellor. It sounds like you had gone beyond what your previous one was able/willing to provide and in that sense you didn’t need them any more. You referred to “the monster” she helped to create but in a way it’s all credit to both you and her that you have come so far. It’s great to hear you sounding so confident and you sound as busy as ever! Well done on the food experiments too : I’m glad you are finding things that you enjoy and are now able to eat.
Cathy I hope your appointment goes well today. And Heidi, I’m thinking of you every day X
I’m plodding on. Another pound gone which is great. Though my main desire is to see some inch loss by the end of the month. But I’m taking things gently. Currently having three meals a day in no particular time window, so I have the option of dropping to two meals and/or a limited eating window later to shake things up if needed. I’m not counting calories or carbs but reverting back to combinations that have worked for me in the past. So it’s mainly eggs or Greek yogurt and fruit for breakfast, home made soup or a salad for lunch, and a simple chicken, fish or veggie dinner. I’m also cooking and eating earlier in the evening to cut out that tempting late afternoon drink/snack time which just adds empty calories. I may allow myself to indulge on a Friday as a weekly treat, but I’d got into the habit of doing that every day which is lethal 🙀
Hope everyone else is having a good week. Let us know how you’re getting on 😊
