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  1. Alpaca

    Low Carb - explained in 60 seconds

    ND/800cal is challenging and not recommended or sustainable in the long term, the tricky is to maintain without gradually slipping back into old habits like I have done. I like to excercise in the early morning as psychologically it starts my day off in a healthy and positive way and I find it...
  2. Alpaca

    Low Carb - explained in 60 seconds

    I lost two and a half stones last year on ND and my BG and cholestoral levels reduced to normal levels. Gradually I've lapsed, gained weight and feel I'm on a slippery slope but can't face shakes again. I've been searching for some motivation and reading this link has helped tremendously. I...
  3. Alpaca

    Low Carb - explained in 60 seconds

    Just bookmarked this, it's a brilliant link, simple and clear.
  4. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    I use Celebrity Slim but only because they were half price, Slim Fast otherwise. Also I only have them ocasionally and use real food mostly. Good luck.
  5. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    I'm with you on the 'life events' thing, but I've always been able to kid myself certain foods were healthy when actually they were not, or not in large quantities, probably for the first time I'm being really honest with myself about what I eat, a health warning is quite a shock. Food is always...
  6. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    On reflection I can't in all honesty claim to be following the ND stringently. I'm following my own interpretation which is very much a VLCD, I'm hungry almost all the time. I have a shake every few days in the morning (for nutrients, I like the idea of calling it medicine @Pipp) but have home...
  7. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    I'm going with the shakes but not every day, I prefer to know exactly what I'm eating and I have them only to be sure I'm getting all the nutrients I need. Somehow a powdered meal replacement feels very unhealthy and as you say very sweet. Still it's not for long.
  8. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    So fasting BG reading was 4 this morning and 5.2 a couple of hours after shake, I've been so obsessed with reducing the reading it's strange that my first thought on seeing the 4 reading was that I better eat something so it didn't go much lower!! I am however feeling very fit and healthy so...
  9. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    One week in and I've lost 7lbs. BG results between 6 and 7 - something is definitely working!!
  10. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    Feeling very inspired now, these recipes sound so good!
  11. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    5 days in and I'm conscious of a strange taste in my mouth, feel better to read that it's not just me. I've lost 6lbs and after a couple of tough days my energy levels are very high, odd compared to my calorie intake.
  12. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    I'm heading to the fridge now! Thanks for the tip @brettsza it helps to be forewarned about feeling cold as well.
  13. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    Day two, feeling a loss of energy this morning and hunger pangs. I'm going with it as I expected to feel like this for a few days, the first hurdle to overcome. Will try some gentle excercise today and keep busy to distract me from thinking about food. BG reading 7.8 after 10 hour fasting, I was...
  14. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    It's so motivating reading your posts. Just had my first shake which was ok, nice actually with some ice. I found a half price offer in Boots on 'Celebrity Slim' shakes so bought a box of banana shakes, nowhere near as bad as expected. Can I eat fruit on this eating regime?
  15. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    Thanks for encouraging comments @Pipp, @Living-by-the-beach, @squarebanana and tips, I'm feeling very positive this morning, sloshing in green tea. It's a beautiful day so off for a power walk, I think I'm probably going to feel hungry and grumpy later. I'm not very good at self denial but am...
  16. Alpaca

    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    I've recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes with blood glucose levels around 8 and told I should be able to control it with my diet. I'm very interested in the Newcastle Diet and have been following the forum posts with great interest. Just starting it seems such a huge step and I hate...