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Lou84

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Hi all,

I am a type 1 diabetic and, like many insulin users, sometimes did it very difficult to lose weight. I guess you could say thy my relationship with food is a bit unhealthy. I know this and I really want to change it. I just don't know where to start or how to do it.

For as long as I can remember I have restricted my calories to less than 800 a day (usually 500-600). When I fist started doing this I lost a lot of weight. Now, however, the weight has plateaued. If I eat more I put weight on and this terrifies me. I started taking weight loss supplements and laxatives about six months ago. It's helped me lose a bit more weight but I know that this is not the healthy way to do it.

I exercise pretty much every day. I'm sick of always being preoccupied with calories eaten and calories burnt. I saw my GP about this about a year ago and ended up bursting into tears in their office. I'm a Healthy weight according to my bmi so the doctor decided thy no treatment was needed and I just needed to 'snap out of it'. I know I do, and I wish I could!

I know thy I need to do something. I'd really love to hear from any other people on here Who have suffered similar. How did you manage to beat it?
 
So easy for others to say snap out of it! Its such an easy thing to say!! But they should think before they open their mouth. I broke down in my drs surgery and its weird ever since then she's been more understanding!! I wish you lunch, health and happiness this year. Hang in and face your fear
Lou

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It sounds like you have a very poor relationship with food. Eating such a low amount of calories for a prolonged period of time has more than likely damaged your metabolism. Try working on building it back up. It's much easier said than done, but try to focus on the nutritional content of food rather than seeing it as calories. Fill up on food that won't make you get "fat"- lots of fish and chicken with vegetables, sweet potatoes, wholegrains, everything in moderation. Like I said- everything in moderation. Also try going back to your GP (see a different one!) and explain your strong feelings towards food and your heavy preoccupation with it. All the best x
 
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