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billb61 said:
hi new to the forum ,
im bill -53 been diabetic for a for over 5 years now was 21 stone now cant seem to get below 17/18 stone ,i was shocked to see that dietry advice given to me was incorrect .i am now going to try this low carb one ( which im not looking foward to lol) all my favourite foods have to go ,i currently have been eating porridge /bran flakes.chicken rice/ pasta .potaoes with veggies not too bad only loosing potatoes on that one.must say not a salad lover dont mind it in small portions.
love my computer . movies . used to go to gym but wasnt loosing weight and it was costing a fortune.so now do a 3 mile walk after doing my 12 hr shift. sometimes cant be bothered but still go.
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Hi @ bill61 I've been doing lchf since October last year. Like you, I loved potatoes, ate lots of pasta, porridge and bran flakes for breakfast, and bread, and I'm not mad on salad. However, Since being on the diet I have not missed any of these. It's very strange and hard to explain, and others with be able to explain the science behind it better than me, but I have not had any cravings even when the food items have been put on my plate. I've even become a little scared of some things, such as bread for example, because I know how ill it made me feel. You will feel different - I feel so much better in every way, but you'll need to experience it yourself. The added bonus for me is that I love dairy which I have always restricted 'because it's not good for you', and I still feel a bit naughty having cream in my coffee! Good luck with it anyway, and keep us posted about how you get on.
 
- Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name?
John
- How old are you?
64
- Are you male or female?
M
- Which country are you from?
UK
- Which city/area do you live in?
Brentwood, Essex
- Are you religious?
Not bloody likely
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Extrovert, pragmatic, sensetive
- Do you have any pets?
Not any more, but my house is full of my daughters pets
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft, because I dislike Apples production ethics etc. Apple is the better of the two generally.
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
I hate sport of any description, but will happily participate in a kick-around or some back garden cricket etc.
- Do you get angry easily?
With people or animals, no. With inanimate objects I find the odd cuss word helps fix problems.
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
No, used to wear two dream catchers in my left ear but not any more
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Don't have any, my preference changes endlessly
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Anything from the Blues thru R&B, Rock, Cajun, Zydaco, Celtic, folk etc to the Classics
- What is your favourite flag?
Don't have one, but I guess the Union Jack is important to me
- Ever gone camping?
Too many times
- Ever been in love?
Once or twice
- Ever used fake tan?
Definitely not, don't even bother with a real one most times
- Which countries have you visited?
Most Europe/near Asia
- Favourite city?
London
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
Hate TV, best part of a TV is the off button, but will watch documentaries, science/nature progs etc., etc.
- List your five favourite films.
Alien trilogy, Lord of the Rings trilogy & the Hobbit variants, any good mythological/sci-fi film with excellent CGI/special effects
- Are you wealthy?
I'm comfortable
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Retired but willing to work
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Electronics, Electro-mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer servicing/repair, IT, control systems, HVAC, auto engineering
- What do you like most about yourself?
Me
- What do you like least about yourself?
Nothing
Anything else you'd like to know? Hello to everyone, catch yers all later, sometime I guess.
p.s. I'm type two, diet controlled; also have afib arrhythmia.
 
- What is your name? Angela
- How old are you? Late 30's
- Are you male or female? Fe
- Which country are you from? USA
- Which city/area do you live in? Virginia
- Are you religious? Yes and no. I don't follow a religion. I have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Tender, vibrant, cheesy
- Do you have any pets? Nine, plus a bunch a chickens.
- Microsoft or Apple? Whatever is working at the time.
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Gymnastics, baseball, basketball, archery, dance
- Do you get angry easily? Only when I'm depressed.
- Ever gone camping? Yes.
- Ever been in love? Yes.
- Which countries have you visited? Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, Japan, and Guam. (I know they're not all countries)
- Are you wealthy? That depends on what other people think is wealthy.
- Do you work? If so, as what? Seamstress (alterations), Musician, Direct Selling, Gymnastics Teacher.
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Music Education, Placenta Encapsulation, Midwifery, Dry Cleaning.
- What do you like most about yourself? I like to make the most out of life, and I rarely stop.
- What do you like least about yourself? How judgmental I can be. :-(
 
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AngelaSun said:
- What is your name? Angela
- How old are you? Late 30's
- Are you male or female? Fe
- Which country are you from? USA
- Which city/area do you live in? Virginia
- Are you religious? Yes and no. I don't follow a religion. I have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Tender, vibrant, cheesy
- Do you have any pets? Nine, plus a bunch a chickens.
- Microsoft or Apple? Whatever is working at the time.
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Gymnastics, baseball, basketball, archery, dance
- Do you get angry easily? Only when I'm depressed.
- Ever gone camping? Yes.
- Ever been in love? Yes.
- Which countries have you visited? Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, Japan, and Guam. (I know they're not all countries)
- Are you wealthy? That depends on what other people think is wealthy.
- Do you work? If so, as what? Seamstress (alterations), Musician, Direct Selling, Gymnastics Teacher.
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Music Education, Placenta Encapsulation, Midwifery, Dry Cleaning.
- What do you like most about yourself? I like to make the most out of life, and I rarely stop.
- What do you like least about yourself? How judgmental I can be. :-(
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Hello Angela , welcome to the forum:)
 
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I was first diagnosed as type 2 at least 10 years ago and spent that time since trying to run away from it. Now I'm finally facing up to it. I found this forum only last week, when I started trying to lose weight and started to monitor my blood sugar. What a revelation the forum has been! I'm trying to stick to low carbs and there is so much information here, it's great. I've lost 6 pounds in a week and my blood sugar readings are going down. A couple of times I've even been below 8! Thanks to everyone on here, I've learnt more in 7 days than in the last 10 years.
 
Wellcome to the forum :)
Just found the right place to get as many info as you can and not to mention, from people you can rely on, as they have their own experiences. Wish you a good time and also that you state of health just improves :)
 
JChap said:
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I was first diagnosed as type 2 at least 10 years ago and spent that time since trying to run away from it. Now I'm finally facing up to it. I found this forum only last week, when I started trying to lose weight and started to monitor my blood sugar. What a revelation the forum has been! I'm trying to stick to low carbs and there is so much information here, it's great. I've lost 6 pounds in a week and my blood sugar readings are going down. A couple of times I've even been below 8! Thanks to everyone on here, I've learnt more in 7 days than in the last 10 years.
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Better late than never. A big well done and welcome to the forum :)
 
What is your name?Jo
- How old are you? 52
- Are you male or female?Female
- Which country are you from? UK
- Which city/area do you live in? East midlands
- Are you religious? Yes
- Pick three words to describe your personality.caring, anxious, thoughtful
- Do you have any pets? Yes- a dog who is in fact my baby
- Microsoft or Apple? what?
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? I enjoy swimming
- Do you get angry easily? I try not to
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? only pierced ears, nothing fancy
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow, Meatloaf, Annie Lennox, Diana Ross
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?anything
- What is your favourite flag?Union Jack
- Ever gone camping? Yes- hate it
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? A couple of times
- Which countries have you visited?France, Spain, Malta, USA, Italy Russia
- Favourite city?Barcelona or Paris- can't decide, but I love Gaudi
- List your five favourite TV programmes.Star Trek (the original one) Jeremy Kyle, Strictly Come Dancing, The Tudors
- List your five favourite films.Now Voyager, This Happy Breed, Armagedon, The Search For Spock, Gone With The Wind
- Are you wealthy?No
- Do you work? If so, as what?I'm a teacher
- List the subjects you study/have studied.Mathematics is my great love
- What do you like most about yourself?My brain
- What do you like least about yourself? My body
 
JChap said:
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I was first diagnosed as type 2 at least 10 years ago and spent that time since trying to run away from it. Now I'm finally facing up to it. I found this forum only last week, when I started trying to lose weight and started to monitor my blood sugar. What a revelation the forum has been! I'm trying to stick to low carbs and there is so much information here, it's great. I've lost 6 pounds in a week and my blood sugar readings are going down. A couple of times I've even been below 8! Thanks to everyone on here, I've learnt more in 7 days than in the last 10 years.
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Hi Jo and well done on the weight loss and getting your BS levels down. How did you manage all that time before coming on here? I found this site almost straight away and started reading the posts. I was amazed at all the information made available by other Diabetics and with stories of success. I was diagnosed in Nov 2014, came on here and have been learning something new ever since.
Any way, have a good day. I'm out to build a snowman or woman or to be politically correct snowperson.:D:D
 
Include a photo here if you wish to.
- What is your name?
Sean
- How old are you?
47
- Are you male or female?
Male
- Which country are you from?
UK
- Which city/area do you live in?
Lincoln
- Are you religious?
No... but I am Spiritual
- Pick three words to describe your personality.
Warm, Sensitive, Approachable
- Do you have any pets?
I keep a few hens
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
I study Aikido
- Do you get angry easily?
No
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Tattoo on my upper arm
- List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Paul Weller
Mark Knopfler
Gary Moore
Nickelback
U2
- What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Blues
- What is your favourite flag?
Don't have one
- Ever gone camping?
Yes, lots..when I was younger
- Ever been in love?
Yes - it hurts
- Ever used fake tan?
No, but I've used sunbeds
- Which countries have you visited?
Italy, Greece, Sweden, Belgium, France
- Favourite city?
I don't have one :(
- List your five favourite TV programmes.
The Sweeney
Holby City
House M.D
Sherlock
Any 70's American Cop shows
- List your five favourite films.
Shawshank Redemption
Way of the Dragon
UP
Dirty Harry
Knotting Hill
- Are you wealthy?
No..far from it
- Do you work? If so, as what?
Yes. I work in Medical Publishing
- List the subjects you study/have studied.
Photography, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Guitar
- What do you like most about yourself?
The fact I can laugh
- What do you like least about yourself?
My weight :(

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I am not new here , but wasn't really active.

What is your name?
Amar
- How old are you?
18
- Are you male or female?
Male
- Which country are you from?
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Which city/area do you live in?
Sarajevo
- Pick three words to describe your personality:
Helpful, hardworking, stubborn
- Do you have any pets?
No
- Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play?
Tennis, basketball, swimming
- Do you get angry easily?
Not really
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings?
No
- List your five favourite musicians/bands ?
Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC
- What would you say your favourite music genre is ?
Rock (old school)
- What is your favourite flag?
Bosnian ?
- Ever gone camping?
No
- Ever been in love?
Yes
- Ever used fake tan?
No
- Which countries have you visited?
Canada, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, Czech Republic and many other (crazy about traveling)
- Favorite city?
Vienna or London
- List your five favorite TV programmes :
Only fools and horses, science shows and quizzes
- List your five favorite films.
Don't watch films really , but if I have to : Dumb and dumber, The Godfather, "300"
- Are you wealthy?
I still live from my parents' money :D
- Do you work?
No, I am student
- List the subjects you study/have studied
Maths, Geography, Bosnian
- What do you like most about yourself?
Not sure
- What do you like least about yourself?
Not sure
 
- What is your name? Lisa
- How old are you? 43
- Are you male or female? Female
- Which country are you from? England
- Which city/area do you live in? Worcester
- Are you religious? Yes, Christian
- Pick three words to describe your personality. Generous, caring, unexpected
- Do you have any pets? Tarantulas, giant snails, fish, bees
- Microsoft or Apple? Linux
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? Nope
- Do you get angry easily? No, very forgiving
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? Just my ears at the moment
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. Bee Gees, Queen, Rammstein, Nightwish, The Specials
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Changes daily but mostly metal
- What is your favourite flag? White flag of truce
- Ever gone camping? Every year
- Ever been in love? Yes
- Ever used fake tan? No, I'm pale staying pale
- Which countries have you visited? Wales, France
- Favourite city? Worcester but Oxford has some lovely bookshops and Birmingham is really cool
- List your five favourite TV programmes. Emmerdale, Merlin, The Fast Show, Great British Sewing Bee, River Monsters
- List your five favourite films. Constantine, Hunt for Red October, Abyss, Curse of the Golden Flower, House of Flying Daggers
- Are you wealthy? Nope, dirt poor
- Do you work? If so, as what? Student at the moment
- List the subjects you study/have studied. Biology, some maths and statistics
- What do you like most about yourself? Generosity
- What do you like least about yourself? Epic procrastinator
 
Hi & Welcome @itsloopylisa, I see you posted at 1.15pm today i'ts most strange that no one has been along to welcome you. You have definitely come to the right place there are lots of very helpful people on here.

I am going to tag @daisy1 and she will be along with a long list of information which should be very helpful to you.

Please look around the forum and ask as many question as you want someone will be here to answer you.

Neil
 
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Hi loopylisa, sorry about the delay ....work suppose someone's got to do it .......welcome to the forum, are you t1 or t2 ? Do you have a meter to test your bs's let us know how your doing
 
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