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jokeav

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Hi everyone
I have type2 and am trying desperately to get to a healthy weight, which is what I have been trying to do for mOst of my life. I have lost around a stone but have now stabilised and I still need to lose another 3 stone at least. My problem is I do not know which way to turn as there is so much advice out there as to how to lose weight. At the moment my appetite has gone into overdrive , I don't know how to curb it.
What to do for the best, any ideas!!!!!
 
The answer is easy ! Doing it is another matter ! Easy answer is to eat less and exercise more but I guess this isn't what you want to hear. Can you give us any more background info ? Meds etc ? Current diet ?


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mo1905 said:
The answer is easy ! Doing it is another matter ! Easy answer is to eat less and exercise more but I guess this isn't what you want to hear. Can you give us any more background info ? Meds etc ? Current diet ?


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mo1905 said:
The answer is easy ! Doing it is another matter ! Easy answer is to eat less and exercise more but I guess this isn't what you want to hear. Can you give us any more background info ? Meds etc ? Current diet ?

Thanks for your responses
I am on metformin meds.
I was successful on low carb diet but due to recent family bereavement have gone off the rails completely and my appetite is now voracious.
I need to get refocused and settle for a lifestyle change, I am 62 years old so should have control by now but hopeless at moment.
How do you keep motivated to eat healthily especially when sad things happen to the people you love?
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Life is not easy and we all go through loss, stress, bereavement etc. I don't have a magic answer, my focus would be I want to hang on to my lower limbs and vision ! Bit harsh but works for me. The low carb works, just try to stick with it. You know what you need to do :-)


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mo1905 said:
Life is not easy and we all go through loss, stress, bereavement etc. I don't have a magic answer, my focus would be I want to hang on to my lower limbs and vision ! Bit harsh but works for me. The low carb works, just try to stick with it. You know what you need to do :)
Thanks
Sometimes it's just good to hear from others who can rationalise when I am not able too.
Yes, you are correct, I do know what to do ,
I will try again tomorrow !!

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I tried the Newcastle Diet which worked wonders for me. It broke food habits I'd had for years.
The maintenance is slightly harder a few months down the line but I generally feel it was a great thing for me.


Cara
 
jokeav said:
Hi everyone
I have type2 and am trying desperately to get to a healthy weight, which is what I have been trying to do for mOst of my life. I have lost around a stone but have now stabilised and I still need to lose another 3 stone at least. My problem is I do not know which way to turn as there is so much advice out there as to how to lose weight. At the moment my appetite has gone into overdrive , I don't know how to curb it.
What to do for the best, any ideas!!!!!
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I am pretty much in the same boat as you, Lost 17lbs so far over 2 months but am now stuck. I am excercising every day and keeping carbs low but as you well know its getting frustrating now. keep us posted and good luck!
 
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