Recent Content by ailz

I'm fat. I found that the best way to get a job was via a temping agency. If I went for interviews I was never/rarely offered the job - seen as stupid if you're fat - but once my work was seen and my attitude to it, I was more often than not offered a permanent job. Peoples' attitudes to the...

I've taken to having Staffordshire Oatcakes. 35.1 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams. You grill/microwave/fry them. They are lovely with bacon or cheese or eggs - or rolled around a banana. I've found a lovely well balanced breakfast :D - Wensleydale cheese with mango and ginger -...

I agree with the 'great post' verdicts given above. Being contented with life and accepting what happens to us means that we can live rather than just exist on worry. Ailz

Just want to say 'Hi' and say that I agree with Viv. You need to be doing lots of blood testing and then go back to the doctor as yes I expect it is possible you could be other than type 2 and need different treatment to what you're getting. Cheers Ailz

Hi, Have you tried cutting out lots of carbs - I was a chocoholic - well a fattening food aholic really - and after following Viv's Modified Atkins diet from this forum - viewtopic.php?f=18&t=18803 - have managed not to even think about chocolate for over 2 months. Even when I'm 'wobbly' - I...

Hi, I haven't done my bg but I just wanted to say 'morning' to everyone. Have a good Sunday. Ailz (waves to everyone)

Hi JFocus, Sounds like life isn't a lot of fun for you at the moment, no wonder your levels are up. It's good that you looking to get back in control - in fact, to me, having been through a comparable rough time a good while ago - it's bl***y amazing. Hope everything improves for you...

Hi, and welcome to the site Mike, Daisy 1 will probably be along any time now and link you in with the pertinent information for newbies. Nice to meet you. Cheers Ailz

Hi Crispin, It all depends on your metabolism, I think, I'm doing low carb (about 70 grams of carbs a day) with reasonably high fat and moderate protein. I've wasted my metabolism over the years with one diet after another and can maintain my weight on 1000 calories, but this seems to be...

I think I'll stick to drinking about 2 litres a day. I know I feel better when I do. Ailz

I've started adding a little salt to food - mainly when I have things like tomatoes. I eat a fair amount of cheese though, which, now that I'm eating no processed stuff, often tastes quite salty. I've just come off my lisinopril - but am testing regularly at home to make sure my bp doesn't go...

I agree with you wiflib, and others, I'm a carb addict and until I read this site I didn't realise that it was even possible to be one. I can identify with the continuous hunger, the overeating, the real need for huge chocolate bars. I could eat a lot more than my hubby. As a child we were...

I too lick it off and then press on the finger or press the finger against something - usually my left knee which is flat due to not having a kneecap (but that's another story lol) Ailz

I hope they sort it all out this time Clare and you feel much better soon. {hugs} Ailz

I was finding it difficult to control my blood glucose at a level under 7 with my 'normal' diet - porridge, rice, potatoes - not much pasta 'cos I've never been very fond of it - but after finding this site I started testing (again -even though my doctor said I didn't need to) and discovered...