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[WeeMaggie]

'pre-diabetic' has brought me here so need to get my act together. I know I will need help in coping without sugary goodies after dinner, then the chocolate / ice cream to keep me company whilst watching TV. I am keeping up with the fitbit challenge of 10K steps per day - so heading in the right direction (excuse the pun).

[DartmoorDumpling Restart Feb 2024]

It is all about swaps - change the ice-cream for frozen yogurt or a frozen banana/yogurt/fruit blend. Swap the chocolate for dried fruit and seeds to nibble on, or a small amount of granola to keep the munchies at bay. Drink low-cal drinks, Fruit teas etc (you do get used to them - sweeten with a little honey until then) and for desserts, have weight-watchers fromage frais and sugar free jellies with small amount of squirty cream to make it special! Good luck!

[WeeMaggie in reply to DartmoorDumpling]

Thanks for that --- some good tips

[Itsbab]

Hi! I have been having the fruit teas as there are so many varieties to choose from also I have frozen yoghurt in ice lolly moulds instead of ice cream. Frozen grapes are my new chocolate, love them 🍇 sounds weird but they work. Also during this hot weather I have been having cheap ice lollies ( jubbly ) only about 20 calls and take ages to eat. Bev

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Can I also add, try to replace the snacking with non-food activities. These are all good suggestions, but taking up something that keeps your hands busy, such as sewing, painting nails, put your feet in a footbath to stop you automatically sneaking over to the fridge, or take yourself out for a post-dinner walk. If things like these start to become part of your routine, then the snack impulse definitely eases. Lots of luck

[Caz28]

One of the big reasons I am doing this is that both my parents got type 2 diabetes and I am determined to avoid going down the same path! It's all about changing the way you eat. After 14 weeks on the plan I now enjoy a dish of 0% Greek yoghurt or Skyr yoghurt with mixed fruit far more than cake! Portion size is really important, weigh everything you will be really surprised, I sometimes still think 'that doesn't look much' but then after I've eaten it realise it was enough as I'm full! Good info above as well about swaps and distractions. Good luck!

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi WeeMaggie,

Welcome to the Weight Loss NHS forum. Do have a look at our Welcome Newbie post too - it's in the Pinned posts area (top right-hand-side of the homepage), and it's full of really good and motivating posts from other members.

Wishing you success and a good weekend ahead.

Lowcal

[IndigoBlue61]

Something I find works is having enough to eat earlier in the day, it eliminates or at least reduces the mid afternoon sugar cravings I used to get 😊 Porrige is amazing, just 1 oz with mashed banana will keep me going at least 4-5 hours. Then salad sandwich and piece of fruit or a yogurt, enough carbs to keep blood sugar stable 😊 I can go right through until evening meal about 7, then just drink fizzy water after, with piece of fruit about 9. 😊

Not sure what you feel about 'diet' drinks but I gradually weaned myself off and that has drastically changed my taste buds, sweet things taste very sweet, fruit tastes delicious, and even a very small amount of chocolate for example is totally satisfying. 😊

Good luck

[mustdo]

Good luck!

[jjgilb]

Hi weeMaggie, I've only just read your post. I'm in the same boat but I have now lost about 1 1/2 stone. It was the diabetic nurse who said that carbs turn to sugar that kicked me in the right direction. I still eat carbs but not so many. Also I eat smaller portions of them. Don't diet as you will put it back on when you come off the diet. I wait till 9p.m. for my treats and then I go for about 6 nuts. Nibbled slowly they last for hours. I also chew gum. If you're doing steps then do them in front of the tv. You can't eat if you are concentrating on exercise.