Newcastle diet.

[Andymurph]

I thought I'd give you an update as I'm a week into this diet ncl.ac.uk/media/wwwnclacuk/...

I was a bit miserable Sunday evening as I missed Sunday lunch but took solace that it's only for eight weeks.

No pain, so I've dropped my Pred to 3mgs.

Weighed myself this morning and I've lost slightly over a stone in a week.

Back to my pre-lockdown weight.

[MrsNails]

Wow Andy! That’s Amazing! Just going to have a read of it now!

MrsN

[jinasc in reply to MrsNails]

Suggest it is a pinned post please.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Impressive!

[jinasc in reply to PMRpro]

Progress from when Karen came from that department and explained the relationship between pred and diabetes.

[jinasc]

Good on you for trying it out and then passing the information on.

[MrsNails in reply to jinasc]

Perhaps l could put it in FAQ? And l’ll ask Fran_Benson to Pin It 📌 Thanks

[jinasc in reply to MrsNails]

Ta muchly

It will help so many of us who are trying to deal with weight gain and avoid Type 2 and Type 1.

[MrsNails in reply to jinasc]

It’s under ‘Weight Management’ with a Cross Referral to Newcastle Diet. Thanks

[Maisie1958]

That’s a fantastic weight loss, well done.

[Andymurph]

Thanks Maisie, my GP asked if I had heard of the Newcastle trial, so I researched it and thought I'd give it a try.

My wife has PMR and type II and is doing the diet with me.

She has lost over half a stone in the first week and is delighted.

I definitely feel better and hope my link helps someone else.

[Maisie1958 in reply to Andymurph]

That’s amazing, l get so demoralised when I feel I starve myself and only lose a pound or less a week. I need to get myself organised. Thank you for sharing.

[SheffieldJane]

Well done! That is totally amazing. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[dancersize2]

Congratulations, Don't think I could manage on three shakes a day plus veges for one week let alone eight.

[Theziggy]

Dr Michael Mosley does a diet based on the Newcastle Diet. Also AFAK there are companies that sell 6 week Newcastle Diet kits.Stay safe y'all

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Theziggy]

But it must be added - please check with your GP before embarking on a Newcastle Diet.

[Rugger in reply to PMRpro]

Agree with that. I've been retired from dietetics for 13 years, but we were doing a version of this before then, for overweight patients with diabetes, but always under supervision.

[Brikel]

I was on the Newcastle Brown Diet

I lost 3 days!!!

[Katietee in reply to Brikel]

So funny Brikel! Made me laugh out loud.

[Lonsdalelass in reply to Brikel]

Ha ha, so funny Brikel!! 🤣 🤣

[Grannyasbo]

Congratulations Andymurph. That’s brilliant well done. I did the fast800 diet last year (other programs are available) and lost 3 stone in 15 weeks which I have kept off since December and have stayed at healthy weight since. It really worked for me. Before PMR never felt fitter. Oh the irony. Did have a few hard days along the way but found overall very do-able as the motivation of rapid weight loss (which the new research is saying is positive not negative as I used to think) kept me going. And my mantra was if I fell off the wagon just get back on. No catastrophic behaviour ending it all. Just be gentle and kind to yourself and keep going. 👏

[tangocharlie]

Woah, what dose of Pred were you on before dropping down to 3? I once lost nearly a stone in a week and it was due to adrenal problems, dropping from 4 to 3.5. Do you feel OK? No dizziness or light-headedness etc. BTW your original post inspired me, I have sent off for some Exante meal replacement shakes and am going to give it a go

[Andymurph in reply to tangocharlie]

I dropped from 4mg to 3mg.

I spent a week clearing the fridge out prior to starting with the help of a couple of very obliging golden retrievers.

We then stocked up on loads of fresh veg and spices.

I do a very good veg curry with one cal spray which works out less than a 100 calories per portion.

I agree with the talk to your GP advice as this diet is definitely not for the lactose intolerant.

I miss my glass of red but enjoy a decent coffee and mineral water throughout the day.

Good luck.

[Theziggy in reply to Andymurph]

Have you a recipe for the curry?

[Miserere]

Terrific, Andy - well done. I will have a look at this - thanks for posting.