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  1. frankbegbie

    Thyroid gland problems?

    I'm type2 and have tried all the diets and fasts but have been unable to lose any weight so I am having a blood test next week to see if my thyroid is functioning properly. I have a lot of the symptoms. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/underactive-thyroid-hypothyroidism/symptoms/ I'm just...
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    Fast. Feast. Repeat.: The Clean Fast Protocol for Health

    I'm about a third of the way through this book and it seems to be really good advice for people wanting to lose weight. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51168294-fast-feast-repeat Anyone read the book and had any benefits from using her advice?
  3. frankbegbie

    Struggling With Fasting.

    Been fasting for almost 4 days. Just liquids, Tea, coffee, water. I was doing ok for the first 2 days (even managed my usual swim), but now my energy levels are very low. Takes me all my time to take the dog for a slow walk. Just got in after taking said dog for a walk and I just had to eat...
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    BBC Documentary - Fat v Carbs with Jamie Owen

    What he's saying is; we have been lied to for years by governments influenced by corporations who's only concern is making money. Needs to be watched.
  5. frankbegbie

    Itchy feet?

    A bit higher up to be accurate. Just above the ankles, drives me crackers. Didn't know it was one of the symptoms of Diebetes2 till I looked on Google.
  6. frankbegbie

    GI bread in Lidl

    Noticed it yesterday when I was in there. Large cob loaves and small rolls. Is it any good, Anyone tried it.
  7. frankbegbie

    LCHF isn't working.

    I promised I'd give it 2 months. I have just over 16 days to go. My BG is averaging around 7.5 I've also been fasting for 2 days per week, (24 hours if I can manage it or at least 18 hours.) I don't weigh myself but I feel and appear not to have shed an ounce. My energy is low no matter what I...
  8. frankbegbie

    Do you ever walk around the supermarket looking in peoples trollys?

    And raising your eyebrows at all the bad food and drink they are buying? I keep wanting to say something. "You know that stuff is killing you and your family!":mad: I've kept my silence so far.:cool:
  9. frankbegbie

    Can you still donate blood?

    Just wondering. If you're type 2 ?
  10. frankbegbie

    Didn't realize how vital sodium is to your health.

    Until just now. Today is a fasting day for me and it's been getting harder and harder to complete the 24 hours over the last three weeks. Just had a Bovril drink and immediately my hunger and fatigue has vanished. Also drinking too much water can be detrimental to your sodium level. I had a...
  11. frankbegbie

    Anyone taking Citalopram finding it hard to lose weight?

    I've been taking Citalopram for the past few years for anxiety. Just wondering if this is preventing me from losing weight on the HFLC diet? Only asking because before I found out I was Type2 I've tried to lose weight before , (the conventional way), but never had any success. I've been on the...
  12. frankbegbie

    Is the LCHF diet costing you more money?

    I'm pretty sure it is but I haven't worked it out yet. Just wondered.
  13. frankbegbie

    Do we just live too long?

    Would there be any Diabetes if we all died no older than say 40? Type ones obviously but type two's?
  14. frankbegbie

    Late diagnosis of type 2

    Had a few Hypoglycemia attacks over the years without knowing what they were. Usually, after exercise, I got the shakey weak feeling; once I had something to eat I was ok after about 20 minutes. Asked my doctor could I be diabetic? After a blood test, I was given the all clear. It didn't...