Over weight type 2 diabetic

[Slave17]

Hi really want to motivate myself into losing weight , getting healthier, and lower my blood readings. My bmi is currently 44 and I reallywant to lower it xx

[YellowRose55]

Hi Slave17

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

Take a look at the Welcome Newbie post in the Pinned post section at the right hand side or at the bottom if your on a mobile. Have a look at the nhs 12 week plan, many members have had success following this plan. Use the BMI checker to work out your daily calorie allowance.

Have a look at the Daily Diary which you can find on the Home page in Events. It is where all the members are sharing their daily plans on what they are eating and any exercise they are doing. This thread will give you some ideas on how to start.

Below the Pinned posts are the Topics where members share a range of weight related subjects.

Take your measurements at the start together with a photo so you can see the changes on the days the scales don't move.

We have daily weigh ins so why not come along and join us today. You can find the weigh ins on the Home page in the Events section on the right. Just click on the post in Events and record your start weight and any loss/gain or maintain for the week.

To get the most of the forum be active, share tips, recipes and experiences. Read some of the posts they are very motivating.

Have a good first week.

Rose

[Slave17 in reply to YellowRose55]

I will thank you x

[Activity2004 Visitor]

Hi Slave17 . What are your blood sugar readings? Did the doctor say to count carbs at every snack and/or meal? Are you on insulin? Counting carbs can help in two ways. First, it can help with better control of blood sugars. Second, it will also help with the weight loss issues.

Please take a look at the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation website and also the group on HU. Please go to: drwf.org.uk/understanding-d...

All leaflets are free for download, read and/or listen to at anytime. You can also check out the DRWF group on HU at: healthunlocked.com/drwfdiab...

The Diabetes India group on HU is: healthunlocked.com/diabetes...

I hope this helps!

[ceejayblue]

I'm T2 diabetic and overweight too but am now just outside the normal range on my BG (6.3 - apparently a few years ago that was normal!). I have been watching my carbs for awhile and although weightloss is slow (which suits me) it is working. I've cut out almost all food with added sugars and processed foods, I do have the occasional treat but have found that I don't need them so much as I used to. My one main treat each week is my Morrisons cream muffin after the food shop on a Friday but I buy now sweets or biscuits, eat unroasted nuts and seeds and soda bread (sometimes homemade) which has no added sugar, although you need to carb count it.

You'd be surprised how much lowering carbs (not cutting them out completely) will help with weightloss. More veg and protein on your plate (although not excessive protein) and 1-2 portions of fruit a day - preferably not with high fructose.

Diabetes.org.uk have a great series of videos on how to cook some delicious meals and educational modules that will help understand what certain foods do to your body. Have a look at the Xperthealth.org.uk website, they do excellent courses for diabetics which I found invaluable.

[Penel]

Have a look at The Blood Sugar Diet by Michael Mosley too.

thebloodsugardiet.com