Hi

[charlieajt29]

Hi to everyone here. A bit nervous messaging for the first time. I have tried a few different diets without seeing results. Hoping this time I can look and feel great in time.

[Chris1964]

I'm nervous too, feels like admitting something to everyone! Good luck with the changes and I started today and committing to 12 weeks,

[Artsoru]

Hey!

Don't be nervous guys! Everyone is so friendly and helpful on here! everyone is happy to give advice!

Well done both of you for making a fresh start! Good luck on the 12 weeks!

Sophie

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[charlieajt29 in reply to Artsoru]

Thanks Sophie always good to have support. Here's to the new me.

[Golfgirl]

Hello

It's only my 4 th but love the interactive support and people don't judge you because they don't see you, it feels liberating to be so open an honest! Good luck - we can do it, I've got 3 1/2 stone to loose so no quick win but with support home to get there !

[charlieajt29 in reply to Golfgirl]

Hi that's great to know. I recon I have about 5 stone to loose so like yourself no quick win but a start to a more healthy lifestyle

[gingernut49]

Here's a useful little link to the 5:2 Diet youtu.be/W9Aj6hRYg4A(Not working as expected?) which is really effective and very easy to follow. It's based on a fantastic BBC Horizon programme which aired in August 2012 called "Eat, Fast and Live Longer" bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episo... and it honestly changed my life. I do recommend you watch it and be inspired! It is said to also reduce the risks of cancer, diabetes and dementia.

I lost three stone in six months up to April 2013 and have kept it off since then by just 'fasting' one day a week, but I know of people who have lost masses more. I'm going to do it for the rest of my life. I'm 64 and I've never been so slim or so fit and healthy! With any previous diet I lost the weight, stopped counting calories, and piled it all back on again and more.

If you have any further questions please do get in touch with me.

Linda xx

[charlieajt29 in reply to gingernut49]

Thanks for the links. Have watched some of the youtube videos and looks really interesting. The iplayer link just states page not available which is a shame. I do have a concern about the fasting days as I have type 2 Diabetes how it would effect me. Will have to see if I can lend the book from the library.

[Penel in reply to charlieajt29]

Perhaps it would be a good idea to check with your GP?

Cutting out processed carbs and sugar generally would help with weight loss and reduce the effects of type 2, if you cannot manage intermittent fasting.

dietdoctor.com/lchf

[charlieajt29 in reply to gingernut49]

Hi Linda just managed to get the iplayer video working so going to sit back and watch thanks.

[gingernut49]

Here's another link for those outside the UK disclose.tv/action/viewvide... - I'm pleasantly surprised you got iPlayer to work.

As for your Type 2 Diabetes, if it's weight related studies have shown that it can be reversed by following the 5:2 Diet

myfitnesspal.com/topics/sho...

Obviously insulin dependent diabetics are not to follow the diet, nor pregnant/breastfeeding women, under 18s.

[charlieajt29 in reply to gingernut49]

Thank you for the info and links

[gingernut49]

What did you think of the programme?

[charlieajt29]

It was very interesting. Seriously thinking of giving it a try. My other half needs a more healthy lifestyle to so might get him to do it to.