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<blockquote data-quote="covknit" data-source="post: 1305423" data-attributes="member: 346585"><p>All the best. Lots of amazing advice here and as a newbie I have no idea how my own diabetes diet is going so would not dream of offering advice but I do want to say you need to do what works for you. I am the same age as you and went through a terrible time. That period of my life can be summarised as not seeing the wood for the trees. I could go on about the pressures that were being placed on me resulting in me not knowing which way to turn. You know the feeling all to well. </p><p></p><p>Then a friend pointed out that I would be no use at all to my parents if I were dead so I ought to concentrate on looking after me first. Once I stopped being dutiful (and in a couple of instances polite) I won my life back. I promise you it is worth it. Try it.</p><p></p><p>As far as diet is concerned the only time I lost weight before was when I had soup for breakfast. I felt great. Then husband became ill and was home so I conformed to the stereotypical breakfast. Bad mistake.</p><p></p><p>When I got my diabetes my diabetic nurse told me to go on the Newcastle diet. I am 5ft 3 and 14 stone. When I found out what that was, I endeavoured to find a more suitable diet for me. Tbh I ended up on low carb because it was the only coherent one I found on the internet. Immediately I stopped eating the carbs I felt great. </p><p></p><p>When I did the DESMOND course they were at pains to point out I can eat what I want so long as I am fully aware of what I am putting in my mouth and adjusted my portions accordingly. They are absolutely right but the moment I took carbs I wanted bigger portions and snacks. A late evening plate of crackers, cheese with glass of port made me feel so ill I knew that is not what I want my life to be. </p><p></p><p>I have dropped the carbs again. Now I tell the family what I am going to eat and most of the time they join me. If they want something different that will be fine.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with your journey but always remember you are the only one that can make yourself feel great.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="covknit, post: 1305423, member: 346585"] All the best. Lots of amazing advice here and as a newbie I have no idea how my own diabetes diet is going so would not dream of offering advice but I do want to say you need to do what works for you. I am the same age as you and went through a terrible time. That period of my life can be summarised as not seeing the wood for the trees. I could go on about the pressures that were being placed on me resulting in me not knowing which way to turn. You know the feeling all to well. Then a friend pointed out that I would be no use at all to my parents if I were dead so I ought to concentrate on looking after me first. Once I stopped being dutiful (and in a couple of instances polite) I won my life back. I promise you it is worth it. Try it. As far as diet is concerned the only time I lost weight before was when I had soup for breakfast. I felt great. Then husband became ill and was home so I conformed to the stereotypical breakfast. Bad mistake. When I got my diabetes my diabetic nurse told me to go on the Newcastle diet. I am 5ft 3 and 14 stone. When I found out what that was, I endeavoured to find a more suitable diet for me. Tbh I ended up on low carb because it was the only coherent one I found on the internet. Immediately I stopped eating the carbs I felt great. When I did the DESMOND course they were at pains to point out I can eat what I want so long as I am fully aware of what I am putting in my mouth and adjusted my portions accordingly. They are absolutely right but the moment I took carbs I wanted bigger portions and snacks. A late evening plate of crackers, cheese with glass of port made me feel so ill I knew that is not what I want my life to be. I have dropped the carbs again. Now I tell the family what I am going to eat and most of the time they join me. If they want something different that will be fine. Good luck with your journey but always remember you are the only one that can make yourself feel great. [/QUOTE]
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