I’ve had a massive wake up call. I am now in the diabetic range , high BP, high cholesterol. I am four stones overweight. I eat a very healthy diet and walk regularly but over the winter have done a lot less exercise due to awful weather. I’ve also had a horrible virus that has knocked me out for about three weeks.
I intend to up the exercise, have all but given up alcohol. I don’t eat junk at all or snack. What has worked for you if you have reversed all of these? I am in despair. The doctor tells me to fast but other advice is that this spikes blood sugar so I don’t know what to do.
I have back problems so can’t swim or go to the gym.
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MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 19/03/2024 10:43
My friend had great success with Michael Mosely fast 800 diet, did so well she decreased her diabetic meds. Lost 2 stone very quickly and feels fantastic.
Look at Lesley Sansone walk at home on YouTube for excercise, effective but low impact.
BIWI · 19/03/2024 10:44
I'm sorry, but a diet that has led to you being that much overweight surely can't be a healthy one?
What are you eating on a typical day?
Low carbing should definitely help you. What is it that you're finding difficult this time around, if you've a) done it before and b) know that it works?
The Fast800 diet, especially with its more recent focus on a Mediterranean diet/lower carb approach would help, but it's quite a challenge to reduce your calories by that much, which you might find harder than a more straightforward low carb approach.
Seizethedog · 19/03/2024 10:46
Typical day is porridge with seeds and a bit of Greek yogurt, soup or salad for lunch. Protein and veg for dinner with minimal carbs. Fruit, occasionally have pudding if I go out for a meal. That has to stop.
BIWI · 19/03/2024 10:44
I'm sorry, but a diet that has led to you being that much overweight surely can't be a healthy one?
What are you eating on a typical day?
Low carbing should definitely help you. What is it that you're finding difficult this time around, if you've a) done it before and b) know that it works?
The Fast800 diet, especially with its more recent focus on a Mediterranean diet/lower carb approach would help, but it's quite a challenge to reduce your calories by that much, which you might find harder than a more straightforward low carb approach.
Wonkypictureframe · 19/03/2024 10:50
OP, I just wanted to post to sympathise with you over some of these posts - I have no idea why some people get a kick out of being so unpleasant. And it really is possible to find it extremely hard to lose weight - our hormones are really complex.
Have you thought about a weight loss injection? Could you discuss with your GP? They are being used to treat Type II diabetes and can really support a healthy low carb diet.
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GrumpyMuleFan · 19/03/2024 10:42
Im in a similar situation. Ive got 20lb more to loose. Have elevated and rising cholesterol, blood sugars at top of normal range. Spent the last year in NOBS Women membership, which really gets rid of dieting mentally and gets your head sorted. I lost 20lb and I am much happier in all areas of my life.
But my cholesterol still went up, despite weight loss. So I’m now doing fasting with Mindy Pelz. I’ve tried before on my own, but a) my head wasn’t in the right place, so I kept overeating all the wrong stuff 🙃🙃 and b). I wasn’t committed to it.
Now my health is my no1 priority (not weight loss) and I’m a month in. I’m really enjoying it. Have bloods checks at end of April and will be interested to see what’s changed. Fingers crossed! I like the combo of head straight + health/fasting plan. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Willpost some links below.
NOBS Woman: https://www.nobsweightloss.com/
Mel Robbins has two great podcasts with Mindy Pelz. This is where I started.
https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-102
https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-103
Mindy Pelz: Fast like a Girl. I listened on Audible and then found her You Tube channel.
Really good luck with it all.
Seizethedog · 19/03/2024 10:46
Typical day is porridge with seeds and a bit of Greek yogurt, soup or salad for lunch. Protein and veg for dinner with minimal carbs. Fruit, occasionally have pudding if I go out for a meal. That has to stop.
BIWI · 19/03/2024 10:44
I'm sorry, but a diet that has led to you being that much overweight surely can't be a healthy one?
What are you eating on a typical day?
Low carbing should definitely help you. What is it that you're finding difficult this time around, if you've a) done it before and b) know that it works?
The Fast800 diet, especially with its more recent focus on a Mediterranean diet/lower carb approach would help, but it's quite a challenge to reduce your calories by that much, which you might find harder than a more straightforward low carb approach.
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