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<blockquote data-quote="poshtotty" data-source="post: 509821" data-attributes="member: 100221"><p>Hi Catriona</p><p></p><p>I know this is probably going to sound as if its all about me when it should be about you, but I haven't been here long enough to feel able to give advice, but I hope I can give encouragement.</p><p></p><p>I'm new here too and was in a very bad way when I stumbled on this website. It was out of character for me to be feeling low and lethargic and on top of that I was angry and scared at the amount of weight I was gaining which I didn't have any control over.</p><p></p><p>I was complaining to a girlfriend one day who asked if I had I thought of giving up bread (my weakness!) So I did a Google search to find out what alternatives there were to bread and this site popped up! I spent hours digesting everything I read and realised I didn't just want to give up bread but all carbs, based on the posts on the forum. Talk about synchronicity!</p><p></p><p>I gave up bread and went low carb that very day and haven't looked back. The brain fog cleared and my energy is returning. I'm loving actually taking care of myself, monitoring my bg at regular intervals, watching them slowly drop to more acceptable levels daily, and seeing what foods have an effect on me.</p><p></p><p>I was more cautious about adopting the high fat foods after being conditioned to low fat eating most of my adult life, but am slowly introducing full fat cream, cheese and yoghurts into my diet and enjoying being indulgent.</p><p></p><p>I also took on board what other members here posted about the importance of exercise. I've upped my exercise regime, which lifts spirits and helps with the weight loss. In less than 2 weeks, I've lost 3lbs, but more importantly I'm starting to feel human again.</p><p></p><p>Never was there a truer saying than we are what we eat. </p><p></p><p>Sometimes we do need a nudge or a wake-up call. Keep reading the posts and the success stories and eventually you will read something that makes you sit up and want to have what you are reading about. That first step is the biggest but you won't look back, I promise you.</p><p></p><p>Take control while you can. Don't leave it too late until it becomes out of your control</p><p></p><p>Be gentle on yourself, but also be kind to yourself, by taking care of your body and your health.</p><p></p><p>Good luck x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="poshtotty, post: 509821, member: 100221"] Hi Catriona I know this is probably going to sound as if its all about me when it should be about you, but I haven't been here long enough to feel able to give advice, but I hope I can give encouragement. I'm new here too and was in a very bad way when I stumbled on this website. It was out of character for me to be feeling low and lethargic and on top of that I was angry and scared at the amount of weight I was gaining which I didn't have any control over. I was complaining to a girlfriend one day who asked if I had I thought of giving up bread (my weakness!) So I did a Google search to find out what alternatives there were to bread and this site popped up! I spent hours digesting everything I read and realised I didn't just want to give up bread but all carbs, based on the posts on the forum. Talk about synchronicity! I gave up bread and went low carb that very day and haven't looked back. The brain fog cleared and my energy is returning. I'm loving actually taking care of myself, monitoring my bg at regular intervals, watching them slowly drop to more acceptable levels daily, and seeing what foods have an effect on me. I was more cautious about adopting the high fat foods after being conditioned to low fat eating most of my adult life, but am slowly introducing full fat cream, cheese and yoghurts into my diet and enjoying being indulgent. I also took on board what other members here posted about the importance of exercise. I've upped my exercise regime, which lifts spirits and helps with the weight loss. In less than 2 weeks, I've lost 3lbs, but more importantly I'm starting to feel human again. Never was there a truer saying than we are what we eat. Sometimes we do need a nudge or a wake-up call. Keep reading the posts and the success stories and eventually you will read something that makes you sit up and want to have what you are reading about. That first step is the biggest but you won't look back, I promise you. Take control while you can. Don't leave it too late until it becomes out of your control Be gentle on yourself, but also be kind to yourself, by taking care of your body and your health. Good luck x [/QUOTE]
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