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[jenslastattempt]

Hi, I'm new here. Have over 14 stone to lose and feel quite daunted and lost. My GP has told me I'm pre-diabetic and that if I lose weight I might be able to head off type 2 diabetes which has really woken me up and stirred me into action. My mindset has been that I have so much weight to lose I will never do it, so I don't even try. Now I have to change my ways !!!

[Pineapple27]

Hi there and welcome jenslastattempt !!

You may find this post about the Blood Sugar Diet useful.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

There is a Facebook page which I belong to where people have managed to reverse the symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes and others (pre-diabetic) have reduced their blood sugars.

I just found it a wonderful way to lose weight!!

Followed strictly, you can expect to lose about 10% of your total body weight in the 8 weeks.

[jenslastattempt in reply to Pineapple27]

Thank you so much thats really helpful I haven't been able to find much information myself.

[Pineapple27 in reply to jenslastattempt]

The problem is (from what I've learned from the Facebook page) is that doctors often don't really give much guidance to anyone at risk of developing diabetes other than "eat a healthy and balanced diet".

BUT the processed carbs (bread, pasta, rice, lots of ready made meals, sauces and condiments with added sugar) fuel blood sugar levels.

The other thing to try and get under control is the snacking in between meals - as this doesn't give the body chance to properly regulate insulin levels and your pancreas ceases working properly!

Read more here: lowcarbrn.wordpress.com/201...

[jenslastattempt in reply to Pineapple27]

I agree with you I have learned more in twenty minutes from these two links you have given me than I have from GP. Thank you again there is so much information there its fascinating and informative. I feel very positive.

[Pineapple27 in reply to jenslastattempt]

Do you use Facebook at all? You'd gain a lot from the group. Michael Mosley's book is a really easy and interesting read and makes following the BSD much easier. Easy to pick up a second hand copy via the website that wells everything beginning with "A"!

[Ceals]

Welcome jenslastattempt you will find this a great place to be and I can see that one of our lovely members has already welcomed you.

I'd like to invite you to join our Newbie Club, which we hope will be a good place for you to connect with members, who are also just starting out. If you just post a few words to introduce yourself and respond to others there, you'll soon break the ice. You can find the club by following this link: healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Come on here regularly and join in.

Good luck with your journey.

[DD7005 1st 7lbs]

Hi jenslastattempt and welcome.

First of all, don’t look at the bigger picture, take it in small steps, say half a stone at a time, whichever will make it easier for you and take the pressure off. I take it one day at a time and one meal at time because I become overwhelmed with it all. It may be worth asking your GP at what weight you need to be to take you out of the pre-diabetic zone and use that as a first target weight.

Also ask your GP if they have a pre-diabetic programme you could join. There is a big push by the NHS in catching people to educate them in healthy lifestyles before they reach the diabetes stage.

Meanwhile gather as much information as you can, diabetes uk is a good website, it also provides some gentle exercises that can be done in the home as well as tips on how to look out for those refined and hidden sugars.

You can do it. This forum offers great support and you are not alone. Good luck.

[jenslastattempt in reply to DD7005]

Thank you so much I have had so much kind advice already I am so pleased I joined here.

[DD7005 1st 7lbs in reply to jenslastattempt]

This is a great wee place to come and I am also so glad I found it.

[Morgancando]

Hi jenslastattempt and welcome to the forum That's your first step to a healthier you.

I suggest you give yourself small targets of say half a stone at a time over several weeks as it can be quite daunting looking at the overall picture.

Keep active on this form and you'll get all the help and support you could ask for.

Very best of luck.

Onwards and downwards as we like to say here.

[jenslastattempt in reply to Morgancando]

Thank you so much.

[Hidden]

You can do it. Don't see it as your only and last attempt. Keep trying until you lose what you want. Good luck to you!

[jenslastattempt in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very much.

[James40Cheshire]

Hi there, I don't think I can add much to the advice above it is good advice. One thing I will say is that you are not alone, there are quite a few of us on here in the same boat, me included. I got the same warning from the doctors as you in January. Six stone lighter I am due to get retested next week. Sugar and processed carbs are our enemies when prediabetic, start by cutting these out where you can. Good luck with it. James

[jenslastattempt in reply to James40Cheshire]

Thanks James I did feel alone and it has made me feel more positive than I have ever done having all this wonderful support x

[EllaMidlands]

Hi, welcome!! You do need to change your mindset - you can do this, you won't be perfect but every step forward will help. Because you have a lot of weight to lose like I did you will see big changes - to your energy, to your clothes, skin, hair. It is exciting!! I was 23 stone so know how you feel, if you start today you will be in smaller clothes by Christmas and every lb off will feel amazing. I shall follow you and support your progress. 🤞

[jenslastattempt in reply to EllaMidlands]

Thank you so much. I am also 23 stone and have been too ashamed to say it before even though it's pretty obvious. I have decided this is my time I have tried so many different diets and fads but at last have come to the sensible way. Thanks for your support x

[EllaMidlands in reply to jenslastattempt]

Now you have said it, it's not so bad. No one here ever judges - well we might judge people 2lb overweight!! We would tell them to bog off! You will do well here, we are all lovely!

[jenslastattempt in reply to EllaMidlands]

Definitely agree there!!

[Hidden in reply to EllaMidlands]

But it can be equally hard when you just have a few pounds to lose. It is just as hard to stick to sensible food and not to creep to the biscuit tin. People saying 'you don't need to lose weight' is all well and good but they aren't inside your head when all you can see is the spare tyre and fat bum! I know that the scale of the problem is different but the less you have to lose the slower it is! So you don't lose the 4lbs a week and get the team hurrah! You lose half a pound and feel that you're not really trying. This forum is a wonderful source of information, motivation and support - for everyone.

[Dan97_]

hi there, Just contacting you to spread the love and let you know that you 100% can do this!! I have been in your position, And lost over 12 stone!!

[jenslastattempt in reply to Dan97_]

Thanks Dan it's really helpful, I only signed up today and everyone has been so lovely and helpful. Makes

Me think I will do it this time!! Really appreciate the support xx

[Hidden]

Have you thought about intermittent fasting there's loads of different ways you can incorporate it & it's been useful in resetting metabolism & reversing insulin resistance 😃

[jenslastattempt]

My friend mentioned that to me I will definitely try anything so will read up on it. Thank you x

[Angela_T]

You are right if your mindset is not right no weight loss will last.

[Eve60]

Welcome to you, it does help to be on here and there is plenty of good advice and positivity, were all in the same boat no matter what weight we have to lose, all nice people to, good luck on your journey x

[jenslastattempt in reply to Eve60]

Thank you x

[Kentoldlady]

Hi. I dont post here often but just thought I would offer one other bit of advice. Please have a look at diabetes.co.uk. not the other major site which is .org. I am suggesting that one because there is a low carb plan you can join for free. The forum is fantastic and so very helpful.

The forum gives free recipes, help and guidance. I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic on june 26. I weighed 101 kgs. Now weigh 79 kgs and its because of what I learnt on that site..

As a prediabetic you will have different nutritional needs and you have such an opportunity to overcome this nasty disease. I have gone low carb and can honestly say that now it is not difficult. But the first week was very tough. There are loads in that forum who will absolutely understand both your problems and the difficulties you face.

One other thing, please ignore the eatwell guide. Its useless for people facing diabetes.

Good luck with it all. If you do.decide to join the forum please look me up. I have the same name over there.

[jenslastattempt in reply to Kentoldlady]

Thanks so much I appreciate the advice and will go there straightaway x

[Hidden]

This forum is a great motivator.xx

[MickMcMikalMas]

I would offer some advice based on my own experiences. Please don't focus on the summit of the mountain and see how far away it is, you need to watch where you are placing your feet right in front of you. Small gains are major battles won, lose a few lbs celebrate it (not with a cake) I spent a long time thinking that I had a mountain to climb but only in the last two years have I discarded that idea (I'm now 54) and just decided to eat as well as I can and accept I will have set backs. At my heaviest I was a robust 19st 11lbs (I am a big chap ex rugby player) now I am about 14st 5lbs still not skinny by a mile but it is slowly reducing. Ideally I would like to be 13st 7lbs but I'm not going to beat myself up about it. So please try to take it a week at a time. Expect set backs and times you will eat the wrong stuff. Accept that it is your responsibility but if it goes wrong its just a bad day or two. Stay as positive as you can and accept the change will be a very positive thing and the journey not easy.

[jenslastattempt in reply to MickMcMikalMas]

You have done really well that is fabulous. I think I have gone through a similar situation where I get disheartened if it don't lose massive amounts and give up. I have also decided to just concentrate on eating properly and exercising and see how it goes. Also it is a journey and not a race. I'm trying to hammer this into me. Thank you.

[JiminyCricket 7lbs in reply to jenslastattempt]

Thats so true you know. Whatever diet you follow, changing your mindset is what will ultimately make the difference. Its not a diet, its a permanent lifestyle change. The weight will just follow. Best of luck, you sound very positive and determined and I'm sure you will see the changes you want.

[jenslastattempt in reply to JiminyCricket]

Thank you I hope so.

[MickMcMikalMas in reply to jenslastattempt]

This is the longest time I have been under 15st since I was 16 years old, wow I was that big on and off for over 35 years. Feel better for it any day of the week. But as other posts have said its a lifestyle choice and sometimes not an easy one..

You seem very positive now and that I think is the first step, I think you will surprise yourself..

[jenslastattempt in reply to MickMcMikalMas]

I am trying to take it one day at a time and not look to future events. In the past if I have had an occasion coming up I have said oh well it's not worth starting until after. This is what I want to stop doing I need to just go day by day and if there are meals out/occasions not to let them spoil things and knock me off!! I feel positive thanks for your help.

[Crodiet]

Hi,

I have been (and still am) obese this has led to diabetes. My GPs have been helpful. See if yours will refer you to a "DESMOND" corse I found it useful the go through what diabetes is both type1 and2 and what diets are useful.

I also found the Michael Mosley books useful and use the 5-2 diet, I've found concentrating on eating right is better for me than trying to loose weight.

I've also joined a trial called better me which came through this site (the diabetes forum I think) which is supporting people dealing with diabetes and pre diabetes. I don't know if they are still taking people on but you could try googling them

Good luck, oh by the way when I cleaned up my diet I lost four stone I still have a long way to go but my blood sugars are back in the normal range!,

Pippa

[jenslastattempt in reply to Crodiet]

Thank you. I am so pleased I found this forum there are so many different ideas to look at and try and so much support. Thank you again I will look at all of this and eventually find the one that is best for me.

[Wadestreet]

Welcome as you noticed you have come to the right place for information and encouragement. I too got info from here as well from your message.. I have to lose 90 lbs. You can read these messages or others to keep you going in encouragement. Happy journey.

[jenslastattempt in reply to Wadestreet]

Yes I have enjoyed all the support and help people are so thoughtful and informative. Thank you and good luck to you too we are going to be successful!