Big guy

[HinesR50]

Hello i am new here. And i am struggling to loose weight. I am a diabetic and i need to control my carbs. I am looking for suggestions out there and help. I just need so motivation and i know i can do this.

[Tiggerr]

Welcome HinesR50

You've come to the right place as this forum has lots of helpful, friendly and knowledgeable people who'll be happy to chat, answer questions, give pointers etc..

When an administrator replies to this post, do take time out to follow the link that they provide and try and read through everything, as the more information we have, the better decisions we can make.

Keeping in touch on this forum is a huge key to success.

All the best.

[HinesR50 in reply to Tiggerr]

I been overweight since i left the military. Thats been so long ago. I just want to know what kinds of food should i eat and how often. I am short and being heavy on my body is hard. I am about 5feet 4 inches and weigh 254lbs. My ideal weight is to work on it slowly. Is 156lbs.

[Hidden in reply to HinesR50]

Hi HinesR50 in the newbie link I have directed you to you will find the 12 week plan which is a good place to start with looking at what foods to eat

[Tiggerr in reply to HinesR50]

Your idea of working on it slowly is perfect. There is no quick fix but each time you lose 1lb that's 1lb you'll never have to carry with you again and 1lb closer to your target.

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome HinesR50 what a happy smiling picture

I'd like to invite you to join our Newbie Club, where you can meet other new members, who are also just starting out. Loads of info in the Newbie Club how to get around the forum plus more Here's the link

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

If you just post a few words to introduce yourself and respond to others there, you'll soon break the ice

I've also given you a week 1 badge.

Wishing you all the best

[HinesR50 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Cracker10 that you like my smile

[HinesR50]

Hello everybody? I need help and i am willing to loose my weight and feel bette about myself. You see i am a diabetic been for a year. So this is a must for me to drop my weight.

[Hidden in reply to HinesR50]

Post this in the Newbie club

[EllaMidlands]

Hi welcome, I have found the way to cut carbs is to increase protein. I eat more eggs, chicken, fish and fill plate with veg. I don't then need rice, bread, potatoes. Good luck 🤞

[HinesR50]

Thank you

[pcrw]

Hi Hines

I am assuming you are Type 2 as you have only been for a year .

If so you can really improve your health by weight loss cutting the carbs and sugar.

Do get and read the 8 week blood sugar diet by Dr MichaEl Moseley which gives you great information as to what foods to eat and those to steer clear of and how to lose weight,

It worked for me and my blood sugar level returned to normal as I lost weight . It also has suitable recipes which are calorie counted aNd there is a separate illustrated recipe book . Both books quite cheap on Amazon p

Best wishes

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome HinesR50 😊

[gman1961 Restart April 2024]

Good luck Hines,great support on this forum.

GARY

[Treecle]

Hi Big guy, welcome to Health unlocked. There is a great website called Diabetics UK. The site has some really useful tips for people with Diabetes who would like to lose weight. There are also full diet plans for men and women. Give it a try. Good luck.

[20Voices]

Hi and Welcome,

Good to see you and yes you can do this.

I lost 2.5 stone in 2 years, so I did it slowly. I did this by changing my view of what I was doing. I looked on it at as a new healthy eating and exercises plan to allow me to do the things I want to do in life.

There were times I gained weight, but I stuck with my healthy eating. I found staying hydrated and having fruit and veg available to eat if I really need a snack if good. I have grown to love raw cabbage to snack on, a tip my Mum gave me. I also get jars of fermented veg from my local polish shop to.

Buying smaller plates also helped and ensuring I really spend time enjoying my meals rather than eating in a rush helped as well.

Set your weekly goals and treat yourself, but not to feed, when you meet a goal. If you spill back, just reset your goals and keep going.

Good luck and remember you can do this.

Take care.

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome to the community! Good luck to you!

[Vickiejane]

Best way to start is get your mind set. That you will try anything even if it's not your thing. Find a healthy way not diet you have to follow for the rest of your life. Diabetes is life. Journal your food to know why your sugar levels are high. It's the rest of your life. I use my fitnesspal it's free. I've lost total of 160 lbs yes it's not over night. Plus I have back track a few times. But got back on it read as much as you can find on diabetes and learn to cook healthy. Learn how you can eat out by choosing good food and ask them to cook foods like no butter or sauces, steam veggies, salad dressing on side pick what you want on the salad. It's a lot of work but worth your life and how you live it. Read what diabetes can do to your body to stop it before it happens to you. Walk more.

[Hidden]

Hi big guy am the same as u except I'm not diabetic. Best of luck. I have at least 3 stones 10 pounds to lose.