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<blockquote data-quote="muzza3" data-source="post: 1072061" data-attributes="member: 258123">Good Morning AllWell I have finally finished 8 weeks of the Newcastle DietStarting BFG 9.7Finishing BFG 4.9Last 30 days average BG 5.3Starting Weight 105.5kg (232.6lb)Today&#039;s Weight&nbsp; 89.5 kg (197.3lb)Weight Loss 16 kg (35.3lb)Starting BMI 35.89Todays BMI 30.44What did I do?Daily DietBreakfast 1 x Optifast Shake&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 207 CaloriesLunch&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1 x Optifast Shake&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 207 CaloriesTea&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 1 x Optifast Shake&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 207 Calories&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Supper&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Veges steamed and variations&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 180-200 caloriesExercise 3 x30 minute walks (minimum 10000 steps a day). I did do some strengthening exercises early on but gave them away several weeks inI stopped taking Metformin 1000mg after two weeks as an experiment because my levels had dropped so quickly. They continued to drop so I ceased using the medication. Please note that this was my decision not sanction by my GP so not something I would recommend.During the diet I started feeling the cold a lot more from quite early on (not such an issue in Summer in Australia). I did struggle with energy in the afternoons and about six weeks in had some constipation which was corrected by taking Metamucil each day (psyllium husks) and towards the end got so bored with the diet but it worked for me because it was so simpleThe Newcastle diet exceeded all my expectations. I am due for a HbA1c test but I am leaving that for another 4 weeks so it will be from the start of the diet. I would like to thank all on here for the support that helped get me thru particularly [USER=246967]@EdMac[/USER]&nbsp; and [USER=254256]@Borzoi[/USER] who were pretty much going thru the same journey on the same timingI am off to have a cooked breakfast and will continue my journey with a LCHF diet looking to lose another 4 kg over the next six weeks and I transition to 1800 calories a dayThanks All</blockquote>

[QUOTE="muzza3, post: 1072061, member: 258123"] Good Morning All Well I have finally finished 8 weeks of the Newcastle Diet Starting BFG 9.7 Finishing BFG 4.9 Last 30 days average BG 5.3 Starting Weight 105.5kg (232.6lb) Today's Weight 89.5 kg (197.3lb) Weight Loss 16 kg (35.3lb) Starting BMI 35.89 Todays BMI 30.44 What did I do? Daily Diet Breakfast 1 x Optifast Shake 207 Calories Lunch 1 x Optifast Shake 207 Calories Tea 1 x Optifast Shake 207 Calories Supper Veges steamed and variations 180-200 calories Exercise 3 x30 minute walks (minimum 10000 steps a day). I did do some strengthening exercises early on but gave them away several weeks in I stopped taking Metformin 1000mg after two weeks as an experiment because my levels had dropped so quickly. They continued to drop so I ceased using the medication. Please note that this was my decision not sanction by my GP so not something I would recommend. During the diet I started feeling the cold a lot more from quite early on (not such an issue in Summer in Australia). I did struggle with energy in the afternoons and about six weeks in had some constipation which was corrected by taking Metamucil each day (psyllium husks) and towards the end got so bored with the diet but it worked for me because it was so simple The Newcastle diet exceeded all my expectations. I am due for a HbA1c test but I am leaving that for another 4 weeks so it will be from the start of the diet. I would like to thank all on here for the support that helped get me thru particularly [USER=246967]@EdMac[/USER] and [USER=254256]@Borzoi[/USER] who were pretty much going thru the same journey on the same timing I am off to have a cooked breakfast and will continue my journey with a LCHF diet looking to lose another 4 kg over the next six weeks and I transition to 1800 calories a day Thanks All [/QUOTE]

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