Time to do something...

[seafrontbloke]

Typing this at the local fish and chip shop ☹️

I went to the doctors a few weeks back with a waterworks issue (or so I thought).

After all my blood tests all is ok except for my cholesterol which is high.

I have been recommended to go on a low carb diet (cutting down on potatoes rice pasta and bread).

I’m 17st 9 this morning, 40w.

I think for my health I ought to aim for 14st 34w which is where I was on my wedding day 6.5 years ago.

I’m finding low carb quite difficult to find online unless I look at Atkins but I assume it’s out there.

Also planning to do the couch to 5K. I’ve done half marathons before so I know it’s possible.

Any pointers gratefully received.

Ian

[gman1961 Restart April 2024]

You are not alone mine is 8.5 back on medication.i need to lose weight and excercise.

Good luck ,great support on here.

Gary

[Shane77-01]

Ian I have just joined up today and there is a lot of support and encouragement has come my way already. Good luck with the couch to 5k... I fancy giving it a go too!!

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hello seafrontbloke and welcome to the forum 😊

Good advice from your GP. The other half of low carb is high fat - the two go together. A lot of us follow this approach and, though it is a big change to the standard UK diet, it is very satisfying and filling. I suggest you join the LCHF forum and ask for guidance on getting started healthunlocked.com/lchf-diet

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[Pineapple27]

Hi there seafrontbloke - you may find the Diet Doctors website is a useful resource:

dietdoctor.com/

I found that avoiding the processed carbs (bread, pasta, rice) had a dramatic effect on my weight loss. Things I used instead are savoy cabbage (stir-fried in place of pasta/rice - delicious!), butternut squash (roasted), cubed celeriac - either steamed and mashed or cubed and roasted with olive oil.

Love all of the Diet Doctor cabbage recipes:

dietdoctor.com/low-carb/rec...

The processed carbs don't have the effect of keeping you full for very long. Don't be afraid of fat - in small/measured amounts, it can be your friend! Things like nuts (brazils and almonds) - just a few are all you need.

Try and stay away from take-aways and fast food - they will be causing the most damage to your health (and weight!)

[Shane77-01 in reply to Pineapple27]

Gonna have to check this keto diet out... sounds interesting.

[Lytham 3 stone]

Ooh the dresded carbs !! Ive just switched to brown pasta and rice and its not that bad ?

[AmiraShonais]

You will get there. All the best wishes for you.

[S11m]

Hi, seafrontbloke

I am aiming for about 22% body-fat, sixteen stone, 40w, by the end of March.

I was about 30% body-fat, 19.5 stone and 48w in June.

I am 6' 3".

[Hidden in reply to S11m]

Well done on your 2 stone loss!