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Type 2 looking for a diet plan to lose weight

Thommothebear said:
i understood thatk the mechanism behind the reversal is the rapid reduction in body fat to a healthy level from an unhealthy level, if you have already reached that level not sure how that would work. Be interested to hear how that goes.
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I'm not entirely sure, I thought it removed any remaining internal fat from around organs, regardless of starting bmi. But for 8 weeks, it won't kill me, and my doctor will be on board.
 
You need to have some internal fat, it is actually necessary for health. Body builders go down to 5% body fat for competition purposes but the rest of the time they increase it for health reasons, its even more critical for women.
 
I would guess after the 8 weeks, it goes back on at a "normal" level. Maybe it's like a re- boot for the body? I've found no great research, evidence, or anything really on it to be honest, but it's only for 8 weeks.
 
nope sorry mate, youve lost me here, sounds like a bad plan lol you are happy with your weight but your going to drink milkshakes for 2 months and lose weight you dont need to lose to cure an incurable condition? unless im missing something, so you can enjoy eating again to regain the weight?
 
Andy12345 said:
nope sorry mate, youve lost me here, sounds like a bad plan lol you are happy with your weight but your going to drink milkshakes for 2 months and lose weight you dont need to lose to cure an incurable condition? unless im missing something, so you can enjoy eating again to regain the weight?
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I'm going for the Newcastle diet for the alleged reversal of diabetes, not the weight loss. Seems worth 8 weeks to try it out.
As to milkshakes, I've also read the theory that it's the low calorie, low carb aspect that works, so maybe salad and veg?
 
Good luck douglas, if you are happy to try it, and monitor carefully ensuring your getting sufficient calories to function day to day, no other health problems, good control no harm to give it a go thats your decision. Let us all know how you go.


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Andy12345 said:
hi, welcome :)

exercise is a terrible way to lose weight, but a terrific way to get fit and lower your blood glucose levels

as douglas says we all have our own "best" diets, my own favourite is low carbing, basically reducing the amount of carbohydrates you consume, this means reducing your bread, rice, pasta and potatoes along with lots of other foods that contain high levels of carbs but its a massive subject, id suggest reading some forum posts, it will come up alot :) there are other options such as the low fat type diets and the portion control diets mediterranian etc etc non of which are right or wrong, it boils down to which will suit you, but id say between us we can suggest a diet that ill suit you

well done for trying, and getting into the exercise, great start, now we can try and help you shift a few pounds :)
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Andy hi evening to you, your hba1c and BMi results - then vs now are excellent. Had to jump in here and give you a well done. Kind wishes, Q..
 
thankyou :) theyve been that way for a long time now so the novelty has worn off hehe
 
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