Hi all,
I was really good at beginning of my diagnosis and lost nearly 2 stone and was very strict. I got a great report from my 3 month review and going great guns on all fronts. Now I have put a stone back on and eating like an idiot again. Any help would be appreciated on how I get, and keep on trrck!!!!
Simple Answer: MISSION CREEP.
Let me explain:
Day 1 of diagnosis.........fear?? desire to get on the right path? beat this illness etc etc. But as time goes on, we all loose our tight grasp of our initial good intentions. We become complacent.
So your question is as you point out: how do I get on track and keep on track?
I live for having one PERFECT DAY and to have that, I prefer to have a ROUTINE. I don't even deviate at the week ends - which really annoys my wife as she can not understand why I get up so early when I could have a lie in. I tackle my T2 by eating certain foods at certain times of day. The same applies to exercise, blood testing etc.
You obviously know what works for you. This time round, keep a diary, food, times, blood tests, moods etc. See what works and focus on that. Exercise routinely - whatever floats your boat as long as it burns calories, gets the blood pumping and helps build or maintain muscle mass - so focus on gym work, swimming etc rather than frisbee or chess! and walk - every day - it's amazingly beneficial.
Once you get that PERFECT DAY, learn how to repeat it and have two or 3 or 4 perfect days in a row.
Small steps, just don't stop and every now and then, take time to review the mission statement and check that you are not drifting off course.
Good luck
Sean (T2 Oct 15) met time release, a lot of exercise and diet.
