I got my diagnosis of Type 2 in January 2010. For the first year or so I did very well, reduced carbs, got my HbA1cs right down, lost weight and all went well. However, shortly before I had been diagnosed I was made redundant, and it took me until June this year to get a real job. The three years of temping and consequent financial insecurity chipped away at my morale - plus the fact I couldn't afford the BM strips and the GP wouldn't prescribe - and led to me slipping and sliding and all my previous good work coming undone.
Since June I've got myself a bit more on track. I've lost 10 lb, about 18 to go until I'm back at the weight that felt comfy for me and was within the healthy BMI range. But I'm really having trouble getting the motivation back. I know what worked the first time - regular testing, regular exercise (10k steps a day) and reducing my carbs to between 60 and 75 g a day. I've got myself some strips, dug out the pedometer and theoretically should be back in control.
The trouble is, I'm not. For every time I manage to chose a healthy snack there's a time when I choose a stupid one. And it doesn't seem to matter that I feel rubbish, physically and mentally, the next morning, even as I put the unhealthy food in my mouth I know I'll regret it BUT I STILL EAT IT.
Any insights as to what might be causing my irrational behaviour?
Any ideas how I can stop?
I haven't been to the GP for over a year now, and I'm not planning on going until I'm 'back in the zone' as I know if the HbA1c is up (which on the basis of my morning bloods it will be) they'll be pushing me towards medication. I'm getting my statins on auto repeat prescription and have kept up the retinopathy appointments at the hospital. I'm sure that I can diet control again once I get over this mental obstacle, I'd really appreciate suggestions.
Ta muchly in advance.
Since June I've got myself a bit more on track. I've lost 10 lb, about 18 to go until I'm back at the weight that felt comfy for me and was within the healthy BMI range. But I'm really having trouble getting the motivation back. I know what worked the first time - regular testing, regular exercise (10k steps a day) and reducing my carbs to between 60 and 75 g a day. I've got myself some strips, dug out the pedometer and theoretically should be back in control.
The trouble is, I'm not. For every time I manage to chose a healthy snack there's a time when I choose a stupid one. And it doesn't seem to matter that I feel rubbish, physically and mentally, the next morning, even as I put the unhealthy food in my mouth I know I'll regret it BUT I STILL EAT IT.
Any insights as to what might be causing my irrational behaviour?
Any ideas how I can stop?
I haven't been to the GP for over a year now, and I'm not planning on going until I'm 'back in the zone' as I know if the HbA1c is up (which on the basis of my morning bloods it will be) they'll be pushing me towards medication. I'm getting my statins on auto repeat prescription and have kept up the retinopathy appointments at the hospital. I'm sure that I can diet control again once I get over this mental obstacle, I'd really appreciate suggestions.
Ta muchly in advance.
