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  1. MartyB

    Vegetarians: What have you eaten today?

    Have just started trying overnight oats. Had my first one for breakfast Rolled oats Fromage Frais Blueberries Chia seed Oat Milk (unsweetened) Candarel. The first spoon full was unexpectedly tasty. Now searching for more ideas :-)
  2. MartyB

    Another newbie

    Many thanks for the info. It's interesting to see how many people are willing to help Thank you all for your valuable input Some good advice there
  3. MartyB

    Another newbie

    Thank you for the responses I'm going to be on 3 pints of semi skimmed a day for a week I'll also be allowed Green salad Almost any type of veg except potatoes Bell peppers 1 Muller lite youghurt a day Tomatoes sugar free jelly Marmite in a drink (good job I like it) and an additional 2 pints...
  4. MartyB

    Another newbie

    Hi all Ok I got diagnosed 2 months ago and although advised not to, I got myself a Codefree glucose meter. I can understand the need to know about what does and does not raise the numbers. I have eliminated pastry as a huge no no, it pushed my numbers up to an 18.8.. However, I am having...
  5. MartyB

    milk diet prior to bariatric surgery.

    Thank you Freema
  6. MartyB

    milk diet prior to bariatric surgery.

    Hi everyone I have just been told, at very short notice, that I am to go in for bariatric surgery next week. Iv'e been put on a milk diet and an currently taking metformin. Has anyone else done this and if so what are your feelings/thoughts/experiences. Iv'e read all sorts but personal...
  7. MartyB

    Is this safe?

    Hi Pretty new to all this stuff myself but I do know that any change in eating habits must be sustainable. If you need to lose 40kg you should aim for around a kilo a week maximum. The golden rule that I've found is "fast off fast on"... and it often brings extra weight with it. Having said...
  8. MartyB

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    I have often been told I deal with very stressful situations by finding something funny in them.... Sadly, so I'm told, its not always appropriate. I think that after 8 heart ops and surviving all that the NHS has tried to do to me I'm entitled to laugh at things. Seriously though, NHS has been...
  9. MartyB

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    What is your name? Martin, Oi or Stop Thief.... Depends on what I'm doing..... How old are you? At this time 58 but have been known to be any age from 5 to 11 Are you male or female? Male.... What people are saying is NOT true! Which country are you from? England, which considering the...
  10. MartyB

    Straberry Jan for Vegetarian

    Hi My mother in law has diabetes and as we are all vege's I was wondering if anyone has any ideas we can use for helping with home made jam. Many thanks MartyB