Week 5 with a blip !

[Jude53]

Hi I'm Judith I started the 12 week challenge following being diagnosed with pre diabetes and needing to loose 4 stone. I am at week 5 have lost a stone but have just spent 5 days in hospital following severe diverticulitis flare up so feeling down as unable to do very much at the minute.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Jude

I'm sorry to hear that you've been in hospital, following a severe diverticulitis flare up, but well done for having lost a stone, so far. I've awarded you a 1 stone badge, to mark your achievement

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

We run a weigh-in every day of the week and you'd be very welcome to join one of them. The threads can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the HOME page, bottom on a mobile.

We also run a Daily Diary, where we share our meal and exercise plans for the day. It's a great place to get ideas and to keep us focused. The link can also be found in Events.

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We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Jude53

You have my sympathy, I have IBS and had lots of gastro investigations last year which are not pleasant. Right now you need to focus on eating properly for healing. How are they treating you? Have you seen a dietician? What is the food like in hospital?

Try to keep positive, you will achieve your goals, they will just take a little longer. I am almost two years and still not at goal but what's the alternative? Give up and the-gain the weight?

Thinking of you, being in hospital sucks 😕

Best wishes

Anna

[Jude53 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Hi Anna thank you for your reply . I am waiting to go for further tests following discharge. I was on iv fluids & antibiotics so no hospital food. I am sticking to recommended calorie intake with whatever foods I can tolerate at the minute. I haven't been able to keep up the walking with not being well but am hoping to be able to soon. Thanks again for your reply . x