I have never had to worry about my weight but now, well it's hard going what can I say. My GP has now told me I am pre diabetic which I kind of did want to hear, as I felt I needed that kick to get back on track. I don't really talk about me, it's always the kids but I now feel I need to put me on the front line. Got back into doing some classes and with lady's my age group who are super friendly.
I am logging my food intake and exercises, but I feel its going very slow and my patients is running low. My GP wants to see me in June to check I have done something about my health and weight, which I kind of find exciting as I feel this is my goal date to loose some weight by that time.
When you have to work different shifts weekly it can be a challenge and just when you want to through the towel in, you just bounce back.
I would like some tips to loose weight on your upper legs and thighs please.
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I think most people here count calories, but, if you have gradually gained weight, a few simple changes might be all you need.
You could just try cutting down on potato, bread, biscuits, sweets, puddings etc. and not eating in the evenings... you can start by setting a time in the evening after which you do not eat (I started at 19:30) and gradually narrow the "eating window". (They call this Intermittent Fasting).
My father lost seven stone in a year, without counting anything, when he was diagnosed diabetic.
As you are pre-diabetic you want quick results - and counting calories might help for a start.
You have a good, positive attitude and should be able to make good progress bu your next appointment.
With regard to diabetes, it's not just about losing weight but about changing what you eat, having a new approach, to deal with the damage done to your metabolism. I have a couple of things for you to read so please take your time with them and come back with any queries.
That's the information specific to diabetes and pre-diabetes.
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Sustained weight loss is best as long gradual process of a pound or two a week, so June is a good goal if you start again now . I never expected to lose weight from my very large thighs but my trousers are now loose. A forum member said that we should expect to lose weight from everywhere and I think that is true, there is just more to be lost from some bits of us than others !
I dont miss carrying around weight equal to two heavy bags of shopping all day, it really has increased my energy and my knees are happier.
Shift work makes dieting so much harder, I spent 12 hours yesterday resisting a doughnut sat by the workplace kettle and unhelpfully marked for me, I did eat a few chocolate buttons........ These ‘kind’ donations are a bit of a nightmare, I manage much better if I don’t buy or see these high carbohydrate sugary foods which equal a whole meal allowance in calories.
These snacks cause pre diabetic surges in insulin release and leave our bodies believing that we are in starvation mode and need to eat more and store fat! All most unhelpful metabolic responses. The expression ‘moorish’ certainly seems to fit eating these foods and now we are understanding why they make us hunger for more. It is not our fault.
I sincerely wish you well on your bumpy weight loss journey, some of my plateaus in weight loss last weeks but with the support of this forum I start losing again.
Dear Bridgegirl , I have posted my reply to you not Meanwood, I cannot seem to move it, can you help me?
meanwood will be able to see it as this is on their thread, but I will also tag them. To tag, type @ then the username without a space. You get a dropdown list and select the name you want. meanwood
It might seem that weight comes off where you want it to... last - but I wanted to lose subcutaneous belly fat, and the calliper reading halved in a month (30mm to 15mm)!
Hey Meanwood! Welcome to the forum and best of luck with your goals. Losing weight in specific parts of your body is sadly impossible as every body has its own order of storing/using fat. For women the fat on our thighs and upper legs is often the last to go, but at least it´s also the least harmful for our health.
Hi meanwood. You are on the right track and you can reduce your blood sugar to normal by June. Keep recording your food and exercise. I bought an fitbit and use it to record everything or download the NHS 12 week plan. It gives you some useful tips and you can use it to record and see what's you need to change. The main thing is to cut out sugary snacks and reduce carbs. It does take time but keep thinking about that Drs appointment.
I was diagnosed prediabetic in July last year. I counted calories based on the 12 week plan and after reading information here began to reduce carbs and increase fruit and veg. I also downloaded the active 10 app and began to do more walking. It is hard at first but does get easier. When I began to feel fitter I started exercise classes to tone up. You might find you will feel and look better. Keep up with your exercise group. I find it better to exercise with a group of friendly people. It gives you more motivation.
I had an assessment for the diabetic prevention program in November I had lost 6kg (nearly 1stone) and my blood sugars were normal. Down from 44 to 39. It might be worth asking the gp if they do it in your area but be prepared for a long wait!
Do read the links brideggirl has sent you. There is lots of useful information there. You can do this and you need make changes gradually so that it is sustainable. Good luck!
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