Doing this to help with diabetes

[Hogg931]

Week 1 done I'm doing this as just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I'm hoping to lose some weight I've cut out suger from my diet and I'm only eating around 1000 calories so I'm hoping I'll lose weight

[AnneDroid Graduate]

Good for you! Week 1 is arguably the hardest as it's a big thing to get started. Now you have, just trust the plan and keep going.

[GingerBohemian Graduate]

1000 calories seems very low. 'Starving' the body can have the opposite effect as it goes into 'storage mode' and holds on to any fat to be able to use for energy. Even to lose 1kg a week I am still on 1600cal a day and I'm a big lad.

But putting that aside, well done for getting W1 out of the way. Now it is just a repeat of the same. Nice and slow, bit by bit.

Enjoy the journey.

GB

[Hogg931 in reply to GingerBohemian]

Yea I'm about 18st and it was a shock getting diabetes I'm eating alot of chicken salad as its a nightmare finding low suger or low carbs in food

[slow-farah Graduate]

Well done on starting C25k 😊

I hate to be a Debbie downer but eating only 1000 calories a day is a bad idea, it is completely unsustainable and you will just put on the weight you have lost.

Contrary to popular belief, the more you weigh the higher your metabolic rate, so you require more calories to carry out normal bodily functions.

Also you don't want to completely cut out any food group from your diet as your body needs a wide variety of molecules to function (e.g. fats, proteins, carbohydrates, sugars). An important reason to have sugar in your diet is that it is the biggest source of energy for your brain.

You would be a lot better talking to your gp about a balanced diet with all the necessary nutrients and an appropriate calorie intake.

Sorry this has been so long 😬 but I hope it helps (also I am studying biochemistry at a university level so I have a vague idea of what I'm talking about)

[Chris73G]

Me too, I’m on W2 and I’ve lost a little weight I think once we are running longer periods of time we will see a more improvement in our BMI and weight. It’s a long road but it will be worth every step. Keep on keeping on. Good luck.

[Adam657]

Try not to focus too much on BMI at the start, as you might be disheartened. Aerobic exercise alone isn't the fastest or most efficient way to weight loss (though any calorie deficit is good!).

However there is evidence that aerobic exercise improves your insulin sensitivity, regardless of weight loss i.e. They took two groups where one begin aerobic exercise but stayed at the same weight, vs the sedentary group and the BM response (in the active group) to the glucose tolerance test was more gradual, reached a lower peak and returned to baseline faster. As well as more favourable lipid panels on bloods.

That alone should be motivating! Not to mention all the cardiovascular benefits. Overweight people who exercise will always be healthier than overweight people who are sedentary - people always think of it as be all and end all: "there's no point giving up smoking whilst I eat unhealthily" etc etc. Take one thing at a time. Such an extreme cut in calories plus starting an exercise programme is quite a lot.

3500 calories is approximately 1lb gained. So it's sensible to cut 500kcal from food, and gain a -500kcal deficit from increased activity to lose 2lb/week. Sorry to sound like an NHS spokesperson!

[Duddles Graduate]

Good luck - you are doing the right thing. I know a few people who once they lost weight stopped being Type 2 diabetics and now no longer need medication. Couch to 5k is the perfect introduction, and for a couple of people I know, just walking briskly a few days a week was enough to make the difference. It will be interesting to hear how you progress -

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you ..slow and steady and maybe take a peek at the Michel Mosley healthy diets too, the 8-weeks-blood-sugar-diet is great.. my husband and I use it as part of our already healthy eating regime... ( he is Type 2 Diabetic) .. although we do not fast.. and with a few tweaks it can work really well.lots of great meals with no sugar and low carb recipes in this book too..it is written by his wife

The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet Recipe Book

...and no, I do not work for the company

But... make sure you are eating enough... as GingerBohemian says...

[Theziggy Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I did this diet last year - worked great, would need to maybe have another go at it. He also has a online forum with a lot of help and advice there