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    I’m from the north west of England.
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    Thanks mate
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    Hi Norfolkmell 5 stone is absolutely amazing. Well done. It’s always tough to target fat in areas however certain exercises to target your midriff are tried and tested. Have you tried the plank? Leg raises etc? All can be done in the comfort of your own home. Hotel food I opted for was a...
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    Thanks Ianfoster and prem51. It’s unbelievable that a LCHF diet promotes weight loss. However your GP only tends to promote the LC side of things. I’m away from home tomorrow for one night so I’m going to look at the hotel menu and see what they can throw together for me. And the good news...
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    Thank you Jo. This is probably the most helpful and supportive forum I have ever known.
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    Thanks route66
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    Hi VashtiB Do you recommend a certain meter?
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    Thanks jjraak. Cutting carbs is what I aim to do. Going to be a completely different food shop from now on.
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    Another thing I might add was my blood pressure was through the roof so I’ve been prescribed ramipril. Could this be because of Type2? I’ve gone from readings of 167/117 to 119/73
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    I hope so my friend. Going to give it my all.
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    That’s music to my ears. My children are all the motivation I need to succeed. I’m a firm believer that this was my ultimate wake up call.
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    It was 48
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    Thank you Rachox. A very well done to you aswell for your positive lifestyle change.
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    Thanks Goonergirl. Much appreciated
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    Hi Bulkbiker Thanks for the info. Yes I can well imagine what’s on our plates is the biggest issue when tackling Type2 I look forward to the challenge. My next blood test is scheduled for November so I’m hoping to bring myself down to the prediabetes range. However I’m new so I don’t know...
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    Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 after a second test showed up as 6.5%. I am a 36 year old male who’s current weight is 15st 8lbs. Rewind to my 30th birthday were my walk around weight was 12stone 2lbs. I was always super fit up until 30. With playing regular five a side...