Here we go then....

[Folliegirl]

I will be 39 next month, I am a Type 1 diabetic (from the age of 12), I have PCOS and an under active thyroid. I need to lose 2st 6lb to be in the middle of the healthy bmi ... That seems like an impossible task to me, but that's why I'm here

I was doing quite well until I badly tore the ligaments in my ankle on Jan 3rd, now I have had 7 weeks out injured and have gained roughly a lb a week .... Boredom and cabin fever (as well as all those Christmas goody gifts) are a bad combination!! Not being able to run has thrown what little control I had over my weight!!!

I'm also part of a dance troupe and we're putting on a show in September, all that Lycra and sequins is another motivating factor!!!

Here goes then... Let's start the journey ....

[OlsBean]

Sorry to hear about your injury you must be very frustrated, I think though if you get the right balance of food that works for you that should be able hopefully to continue to lose weight. You must feel like you are really up against it with your hormones working against you on top of this.

I am also laid up at the moment, I had an Op on my shoulder which should have left me in a sling for 2 days, instead I have to have my shoulder completely immobilised for at least 2 weeks, possible longer, because of a ligament, so I sympathise, because I am completely fed up already with it.

Good Luck with your Journey.

[Folliegirl in reply to OlsBean]

Ouchy!! Hope you are soon mended and can steer clear of the comfort eating! Even just counting the calories today has surprised me, but hopefully being more aware will help. I even managed my first post-injury 2 mile walk this afternoon in preparation for returning to running, so feeling positive and motivated (for now!!)

[Penel]

That's quite a difficult combination of conditions to deal with. Have you had any advice from a doctor or dietician?

The advice for PCOS is usually to go for low GI, high fibre foods, with not too many carbs generally, but perhaps being type 1 may mean this is not possible?

Have you looked into the effects of food on your medical conditions?

Good luck with your weight loss and your dancing.

[Folliegirl in reply to Penel]

Thank you! Feeling quite inspired at the moment, on the 'You can stick to anything for one day... Just take one day at a time'

[Folliegirl]

Thanks for all that info, brilliant

Changing what you eat does indeed change insulin requirements, as does altering exercise, it's a tricky balancing act which doesn't really follow a neat pattern with so many variables, but lots of close monitoring and I'll get there!