Hi I’m back

[Numan]

Hi, type 2, controlling by diet and exercise, lost my way during lockdown, got depressed, stopped exercising, put on weight, got more depressed, stopped denying myself food I liked so put on more weight etc etc. Upshot is I’ve just had my check up and I’m 27kg heavier than my pre lockdown weight and I need to get off this downward spiral. I shall be ordering more strips, and my first day on the diet is over. What I think I’ve missed over the last 18 months is support, I need testing and measuring etc it’s how my brain makes sense of things and how I motivate myself to improve. Anyway I’m back,hopefully on the straight and narrow, but where do you get support in an isolated world?

 

[Jo_the_boat]

Where do you get support? Right here.
Many of us realize how tough it is to lose weight and stick to a sensible diet. It's not easy.
Tell us if you have some success, we'll give you a pat on the back.
Anyhow, well done for having another go.
Best of luck.

 

[bulkbiker]

Hi, type 2, controlling by diet and exercise, lost my way during lockdown, got depressed, stopped exercising, put on weight, got more depressed, stopped denying myself food I liked so put on more weight etc etc. Upshot is I’ve just had my check up and I’m 27kg heavier than my pre lockdown weight and I need to get off this downward spiral. I shall be ordering more strips, and my first day on the diet is over. What I think I’ve missed over the last 18 months is support, I need testing and measuring etc it’s how my brain makes sense of things and how I motivate myself to improve. Anyway I’m back,hopefully on the straight and narrow, but where do you get support in an isolated world?

You're here so that's 3/4 of the battle won.. if you want support then keep posting and updating us.

 

[coby]

Hi, type 2, controlling by diet and exercise, lost my way during lockdown, got depressed, stopped exercising, put on weight, got more depressed, stopped denying myself food I liked so put on more weight etc etc. Upshot is I’ve just had my check up and I’m 27kg heavier than my pre lockdown weight and I need to get off this downward spiral. I shall be ordering more strips, and my first day on the diet is over. What I think I’ve missed over the last 18 months is support, I need testing and measuring etc it’s how my brain makes sense of things and how I motivate myself to improve. Anyway I’m back,hopefully on the straight and narrow, but where do you get support in an isolated world?

@Numan It may be an isolated world but you are never isolated when on this site! We all have an incredible urge to help one another on this diabetes journey. We all have good and bad times. I had two years of floundering in the dark, but the folk on here pulled me back and they will do that for you too if you reach out. Just keep talking, keep asking for help and know that you are by no means alone.

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Hi, type 2, controlling by diet and exercise, lost my way during lockdown, got depressed, stopped exercising, put on weight, got more depressed, stopped denying myself food I liked so put on more weight etc etc. Upshot is I’ve just had my check up and I’m 27kg heavier than my pre lockdown weight and I need to get off this downward spiral. I shall be ordering more strips, and my first day on the diet is over. What I think I’ve missed over the last 18 months is support, I need testing and measuring etc it’s how my brain makes sense of things and how I motivate myself to improve. Anyway I’m back,hopefully on the straight and narrow, but where do you get support in an isolated world?

Well, this joint is still hoppin', so virtual support is here if you want it. You're not the only one who got thrown for an emotional loop with the whole covid/lockdown thing, that's for sure... But you're here now, and you're taking charge of things again. That's half the battle won.

You know you can do this, you've done it before. You'll do it again!
Hugs,
Jo

 

[EllieM]

And if you want a regular check in why not post on one of the daily chat threads
eg the fasting blood sugar ones
T2s: What was your fasting BG this morning, and what did you eat yesterday? | Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community
or
What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat) | Page 3024 | Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community
or
Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level) | Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community

As the others have already said, I'm sure you can do this. Welcome back to the forums.

 

[SaskiaKC]

Welcome back, @Numan . Your words really helped me this morning as I've been through a similar discouraging time. So thank you for your support!

 

[LeftPeg]

I'm in a similar boat and I find posting on the 'what is your fasting blood test' threads invaluable. It motivates me to eat well so I can post improved results each day and hopefully get back under control.

 

[MrsA2]

Ditto what they've all said above

I find a daily finger prick, a weekly weigh and regular reading and posting on here keeps it all in check for me. Maybe over time I can decrease this a bit but until the habits are ingrained and automatic I need these checkpoints

 

[Numan]

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your comments. It’s great to be back in the fold. Thank you