No longer diabetic

[diabdietfree]

Went to my GP as I'd been 6 years with type 2 diabetes and felt I was running out of time to change the future at 62 years. I was referred for the "Healthy Heart, Healthy Weight Intervention programme" - a weekly meet for lifestyle changing/dietary information with an hourly session of aerobic activity. I met people like me floundering with diets, weight and health issues, all different ages, backgrounds etc. But we have a common purpose and in 2 months I am no longer type 2, have lost a stone and a half and feel so much better. No brutal diet (done those!), I can still enjoy food (and often enjoy it more) and am fitter than I was before the kids were born. Thank you NHS after years of struggling...

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

What a great story, diabdietfree You must be so pleased to have turned things around and it sounds as though it's given you a new lease of life.

Are you wanting to join the forum for the remainder of your journey? I'm sure you would have much to share with the rest of us, and we would offer ongoing support

[diabdietfree in reply to BridgeGirl]

Yes please

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to diabdietfree]

It will be great to have you aboard

This welcome post explains how the forum works and how to find your way around healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... I recommend joining a weekly weigh-in on the day of your choice, and using the Daily Diary for meal planning. They're both very interactive and members will appreciate you replying to them, as I see you have already been doing

The What's Happening? thread is a place to drop in for a chat. It runs from Monday to Sunday and is updated with all the activities you can join with their hosts. I'll give you the link and you can do some exploring healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

We've found that active participation is a great boost to motivation and commitment. You don't need to post, just join in with chats, ask questions, share your experiences and we all benefit from it

Wishing you well in your ongoing journey

[Lytham 3 stone]

So pleased for you! x

[diabdietfree in reply to Lytham]

Thank you!

[Pegasus77]

Isn't that just amazing, you camt ask for better than 😁 you lust be delighted at your new lease of life, love your positive post, big well done x

[diabdietfree]

Many thanks Pegasus!!