Success

[RobertR65]

Diagnosed pre-diabetic by GP at beginning of September. Took very welcome advice from this forum. Started a regime - don't do diets! A free blood sugar test at Lloyds Pharmacy yesterday indicated a blood sugar reading well into "normal" range. I have managed to lose 16lbs. I set myself a goal of getting my BMI into healthy range by Christmas Day. This means I need to lose another 6lbs so I think I will be ok. The journey so far has introduced me to the delights of cauliflower rice and Spiralized Courgetes! I don't calorie count as such but just "note" what I eat. I have cut out or cut right down on bread, rice, pasta and potatoes but do not buy or use "low fat" dairy products as they contain very strange thickening agents! A little un-processed fat is essential. So, chaps, we can do it just as well as the lovely ladies! It's a great feeling when you have to take the belt up another notch and the Sunday Jacket will actually button up again.

[Cherry_1]

Hi Robert that's fantastic 😀

[guernseygirl63]

Wow well done. I'm hoping I can lose weight and I'm already inspired reading your blog

[RobertR65 in reply to guernseygirl63]

Hi. Thanks for replies and words of encouragement. What I didn't mention that the exercise part of the regime is a e-bay purchased (£48) York XC 530 cross trainer which allows for walk and pedal even in this current rubbish weather.

[IndigoBlue61]

Very well done! Excellent weight loss and I like your thinking, no diets!!! 😊😊😊

[Diana]

Nice post, some of us do need a frame work of cals to guide us tho, well in my case it suits me!

[RobertR65]

Hi Diana. Thanks for reply. I agree ref cal counting. We all different and need a regime that suits us otherwise we fall by the wayside.! I believe that if we we have the correct mindset and will power we are 50% of the way! 😀

[MissisB 4 stone]

I am so pleased that your hard work has paid off. You are a great example of how changes in lifestyle can make a real difference to your health. Looking forward to seeing you with a healthy BMI by Christmas.

[slimpickings 2 stone]

Congratulations on all your hard work and I am glad you have had fantastic results. Xx