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  1. shrinking_violet

    2023 Successes

    I’m so happy to have provided a bit of inspiration! While I’ve been losing my excess weight, I’ve found that OMAD works! If I feel I need a “bit of something” then 16/8 suits me. Have yet to figure out what will be best to maintain! We are all different though! What works for me isn’t...
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    2023 Successes

    Hi! Must admit I haven’t checked out if there’s a thread similarly titled! Sincerely hope that you’ll all indulge my “chuff-ness” Having already experienced “reversal” of T2, in 2017 (diet, IF and exercise) then the absolute horror of watching all that hard work disappear with weight gain and...
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    So, Back on the Wagon for 2020

    Hello All, just came across this thread. Happy to see I'm not alone in climbing back on the wagon! I am back on it "big time" I blithely posted my success story a couple of years ago! (HbA1C 35, T2 reversed, 3 stone weight loss, meds returned to chemist for safe disposal) I was euphoric! I...
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    Fell off the wagon? You are not alone.

    So pleased to see this thread! My particular wagon hitched up and left without me too long ago (to my shame) Roy Taylor's articles in the Daily Mail and an appointment for a 3D eye scan has forced my oh so stupid head back into the "let's sort this" space. My niggling worry at being checked at...
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    What On Earth Is Going On?

    Sorry - rambling on made me forget to mention specifics. My wake up numbers can be in the 6's and 7's. Pre - latest regime, sometimes in the low 8's My last HBA1C was 53 but DN and GP have put their faith in my ability to control with diet and exercise. Thanks for your interest!
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    What On Earth Is Going On?

    So - confusion reigns! I'm Type 2 with an under active thyroid (treated with 125mcg Levothyroxine daily) A few months ago I reported a 3 stone weight loss, achieved with Low Carb lifestyle and daily brisk walks (10,000 steps minimum) as well as 16:8 (ish) IF All round congrats from DN and GP...
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    Weight Gain - Aaarrrgghh.........

    Hello all!! Less than a year ago, I posted my success story! I reduced my weight by 3 stones, HBA1c to 35 and took my no longer required Metformin back to the chemist!!! Doctor and DN so very pleased with me! Me pleased with me!! A wardrobe full of new clothes (Size 12 - just sayin' !!) Happy...
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    Cooking With Coconut Flour

    What a coincidence! Cauliflower Cheese for tea tonight!! This cheese sauce recipe originates from a TV chef - cannot for the life of me remember who!! I cannot take any credit!! In a double - saucepan (or a basin in the top of a pan of simmering water) empty a carton of Creme Fraiche (full...
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    Can coming off medication become a reality or is it a dream?

    Coming off medication - a reality? Yes, yes, yes!!! (For me anyway) I was prescribed insulin 2/3 years ago which frightened and shamed me greatly. I set to and reduced my weight by 2 stones with diet and 10,000 steps a day. Insulin removed from my repeat prescription. Left with 2000 mcg...
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    T2D Since 2000-HbA1c Sept 5.9% Off all Meds since July!

    Amazing!! Proof (if any more were actually needed) that our "treatment" is in our own hands. I am convinced that, with a little help and encouragement from our HCPs, we can (and obviously do) triumph!!!!!
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    T2D Since 2000-HbA1c Sept 5.9% Off all Meds since July!

    Thank you Decruz! I feel that if my results inspire just one other, then I am totally delighted! How then can we, who are taking positive action to control our condition, encourage others to take up the gauntlet of LCHF? It is daunting but so worth it! Thank heavens for this website and...
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    T2D Since 2000-HbA1c Sept 5.9% Off all Meds since July!

    Amazing result - so well done! I'm encouraged to share my "journey", having been lurking around this forum gleaning so much knowledge and inspiration from all the fabulous posts. I was diagnosed with T2 in 2008. Advised to eat healthily and try to lose some weight. Brilliant, I thought, I will...