Happy with results so far 12 stone wanting to go down to 10.7 sticking to 700-800 calories a day and approximately 50g carbs a day lost 4 lbs just checking this is right in regards carbs or should I be looking to lower? Also had a treat of twister ice lolly today at 47 cals, 8.6 carbs is this acceptable? Or should I be avoiding? Looking forward to your replies 🙂

Hi Maggs,

‘re twisted treat: If it was me it would be avoid at all costs. That’s because sweet carb foods start a craving response and I want to eat much more food in general. Perhaps that would not be an issue for you?

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5 months in, try and follow the recipes in the books, anything you are not making yourself is not good (too many hidden things). I never worried about the food ratios because I followed the recipes. My focus was reversing the Diabetes, not the weight loss, that was just the bonus.

i am on day 9 don’t feel i am doing all that well, i am also trying to reverse the diabetes i am keeping below 800 calories, also on 10th day of metformin. Not feeling like i have that much energy so am hoping that is all about the lack of carbohydrates.

I am not following the menus in the book maybe thats why i am not losing very much weight. I will continue to persevere.

Josie – First 2 weeks are tough and you won’t feel great – but if you stick with it after 8 weeks you will feel FAB. I suggest you try the recipes as they have worked out the right combination of foods I think to make the difference now and for the long term. It’s about changing what you eat and taste buds forever, not just a calorie count. I reversed mine by doing it this way, with the short exercise and 10k steps a day. My HBA1c went from 69 to 38, so it is possible. I wasn’t on Meds so not sure what influence Metformin has – try asking Bill1954.

Try sticking to the book rules, you should see a difference in your BS in the first 2 weeks and then you will know if you are on the right path. Good Luck