That reminds me of what spurred me on to lose more weight although all around were saying how skinny I was. The hairy bikers diet show had Prof T stating that you should be able to fit into jeans you had when you were 18. I joined the army at 16 so at 18 I had 30" jeans so I committed to getting into that size. Took a while, but now I have and it was the best advice I had. Interestingly though at my waist size now (94cm) I am at the limit of normal/healthy waist size for a man even though I am constantly told how thin I am.
I had that too, just the same, even people in the street lol. They are just not used to seeing you thinner. I started saying no I'm just on a diet. But then my dark sense of humour kicked in and I said "the gp says I have a chronic progressive disorder that will lead to my untimely death" lolHi T
I'm getting concerned comments from family and friends too. There seems to be some subliminal relationship between weight loss and illness - I am constantly asked if I am 'ok', or 'unwell', and even 'do you have cancer'!!!! Yikes!
I agree Steve. I'm using Exante products following a 600 calorie per day 8 week plan. My non-diabetic wife is also using them on a 1200 calorie plan for a few weeks too, so plenty of moral support there. This works for us as we find it a "faff" to measure & weigh things all the time so, although they're not the most palatable of meals, after a short period of adjustment, they're quite acceptable for the short term.Hi Rob. By way of encouragement - (moreso than advise), I hope you can stick with the ND. It's certainly brave of you.
For me the most difficult things have been social occasions where I sit down at a table full of food (which I have prepared) and eat a salad and drink water - while the family drink wine. If you have enough resolve to manage that - then you should be ok.
I kept telling myself it was only for 56 days. But then I got to a point where I felt 'inside' the program. I mean, I had invested so much and done so much of the hard stuff that to give up or cheat would undermine everything I had done.
Now I am feeling a little concerned about coming off the ND. I don't want to be out of control again and I don't want to rebound. To some extent, the ND is keeping me disciplined and in control.
in short - I think the physical aspect of this is easier than the way it messes with your head!
Steve - good to hear you are still going, day 5 for me. I have a general question, are you still taking medication while on the diat or not?
Rob keep us updated and this will keep you motivated.Good luck.
Hi Rob. By way of encouragement - (moreso than advise), I hope you can stick with the ND. It's certainly brave of you.
For me the most difficult things have been social occasions where I sit down at a table full of food (which I have prepared) and eat a salad and drink water - while the family drink wine. If you have enough resolve to manage that - then you should be ok.
I kept telling myself it was only for 56 days. But then I got to a point where I felt 'inside' the program. I mean, I had invested so much and done so much of the hard stuff that to give up or cheat would undermine everything I had done.
Now I am feeling a little concerned about coming off the ND. I don't want to be out of control again and I don't want to rebound. To some extent, the ND is keeping me disciplined and in control.
in short - I think the physical aspect of this is easier than the way it messes with your head!
Hi Telandy
Thanks Steve50 I just watched Dr Fung's video on page 24, it gave me some inspiration, just had my shake, I have come off of meds altogether, let the body sort itself out. Let us know how you get on if you come off the meds.
Telandy
