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[MAC2020]

I burst into tears it was such a relief View attachment 16519

I know the feeling. I think I'd burst into tears too if I got down into the 30s. Just goes to show how much pressure and anxiety we put ourselves under, I speak for myself of course.

These last few months since August 2020 have steadily gone downhill for me and have had such an impact, I'm expecting it to show up in my next A1c result which may be soon this month instead of August since I'm checking bloods for general / overall health.

Anyway, well done @Maca44. So great to share in your good news. Clearly a consistent WA in the 3s and 4s and use of a treadmill is the way to go!

 

[Deleted member 25429]

Just got a call from DN to say I am now in remission and to stop Metformin.

Private HBA1C done a few weeks ago was 42 the latest NHS HBA1C is 38 so hey ho, well chuffed

Congratulations

 

[pinnig]

Brilliant. Well done!

 

[Maca44]

I know the feeling. I think I'd burst into tears too if I got down into the 30s. Just goes to show how much pressure and anxiety we put ourselves under, I speak for myself of course.

Anxiety has always been part of my life in one form or another so being told my HBA1C was 125 hit me hard but I don't know why I was surprised as food was my comfort or safe place to go to. I am just going to take one day at a time and if at some point I need to go back on meds then I will face that when/if it comes.

I hope things pick up for you try to keep you head above water.

 

[Deleted member 25429]

Anxiety has always been part of my life in one form or another so being told my HBA1C was 125 hit me hard but I don't know why I was surprised as food was my comfort or safe place to go to. I am just going to take one day at a time and if at some point I need to go back on meds then I will face that when/if it comes.

I hope things pick up for you try to keep you head above water.

Food was always my comfort . But three years ago at the age of 51 with the amazing support of my husband I started a diet . In total I lost 7 1/2 stone I’m now a trim size 10 . I’ve bought clothes that I’ve always wanted to wear but couldn’t due to my previous size . It’s now almost a year since I stopped dieting but I do follow the low carb route and get plenty of exercise (we’ve got 3 dogs) . It is very hard to break the cycle of comfort eating . I wish you lots of luck with your journey

 

[Maca44]

Food was always my comfort . But three years ago at the age of 51 with the amazing support of my husband I started a diet . In total I lost 7 1/2 stone I’m now a trim size 10 . I’ve bought clothes that I’ve always wanted to wear but couldn’t due to my previous size . It’s now almost a year since I stopped dieting but I do follow the low carb route and get plenty of exercise (we’ve got 3 dogs) . It is very hard to break the cycle of comfort eating . I wish you lots of luck with your journey

Thank you

My weight is coming off at a sensible rate and carb reduction & exercise was the key no more calorie counting for me I always felt hungry now I have to remind myself to eat.

 

[adrian1der]

Great result @Maca44 Well done!

 

[Deleted member 25429]

Thank you

My weight is coming off at a sensible rate and carb reduction & exercise was the key no more calorie counting for me I always felt hungry now I have to remind myself to eat.

It’s actually easier to go down the carb reduction route isn’t it . Until I was diagnosed with type 1 I really wasn’t aware of this

 

[Maca44]

It’s actually easier to go down the carb reduction route isn’t it . Until I was diagnosed with type 1 I really wasn’t aware of this

Same here, thought I knew all about dieting but turns out I knew nothing until my DN said try to reduce carbs.

It worked and so simple.

 

[rebrascora]

@Maca44 You are so fortunate you had a clued up DN.

 

[Ditto]

Fabulous result @Maca44 🙂 Well done!

 

[Deleted member 25429]

Same here, thought I knew all about dieting but turns out I knew nothing until my DN said try to reduce carbs.

It worked and so simple.

First time I saw my consultant he said low carb means less insulin equals less highs and lows . The second consultant I saw said why are you taking such low doses of insulin explained I ate very few carbs and she said it wasn’t enough insulin to control my levels and I should take more

 

[Deleted member 25429]

First time I saw my consultant he said low carb means less insulin equals less highs and lows . The second consultant I saw said why are you taking such low doses of insulin explained I ate very few carbs and she said it wasn’t enough insulin to control my levels and I should take more

I had an hba1c of 41 at this point

 

[MAC2020]

Anxiety has always been part of my life in one form or another so being told my HBA1C was 125 hit me hard but I don't know why I was surprised as food was my comfort or safe place to go to. I am just going to take one day at a time and if at some point I need to go back on meds then I will face that when/if it comes.

I hope things pick up for you try to keep you head above water.

Thank you. I am trying, I do a good doggy paddle!

I so enjoy reading your posts @Maca44, your wisdom, encouragement and inspirational thoughts, not forgetting your humour! I echo those who have said "Please don't leave us!" now that you've reached this amazing milestone.

Taking one day at a time is really the key, then forgiving oneself for any slip ups and remembering that each new morning we have been given a chance to get it right that day.

I can see the link between anxiety and worry, comfort eating carbs, increased insulin resistance and DB. They all seem to be related or go hand in hand. I wonder if we could just crack the anxiety and worry then the equation would surely fail, no?

Regarding taking one day at a time, it is said "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." I try to tell myself "Mac, Don't worry today. Your allocated day for worrying is next week Wednesday". My OH recently asked "So what happens when next Wednesday arrives?" To which I answered, "On Wednesday I remind myself my allocated day for worrying is next week Wednesday."

 

[MAC2020]

Food was always my comfort . But three years ago at the age of 51 with the amazing support of my husband I started a diet . In total I lost 7 1/2 stone I’m now a trim size 10 . I’ve bought clothes that I’ve always wanted to wear but couldn’t due to my previous size . It’s now almost a year since I stopped dieting but I do follow the low carb route and get plenty of exercise (we’ve got 3 dogs) . It is very hard to break the cycle of comfort eating . I wish you lots of luck with your journey

That's fantastic! 7 1/2 stone, wow! Well done @Freddie1966 on the loss and keeping it off. I'd be content with a size 10-12, I'm a tight size 14 now.

Out of interest, did your husband lose weight also? How did he support you? What if he hadn't supported you, could you have done it on your own? Has your relationship with him changed now that you are a slimmer newer you?

Re: comfort / boredom / anxiety / habit eating, any tips on breaking the cycle?

 

[Deleted member 25429]

That's fantastic! 7 1/2 stone, wow! Well done @Freddie1966 on the loss and keeping it off. I'd be content with a size 10-12, I'm a tight size 14 now.

Out of interest, did your husband lose weight also? How did he support you? What if he hadn't supported you, could you have done it on your own? Has your relationship with him changed now that you are a slimmer newer you?

Re: comfort / boredom / anxiety / habit eating, any tips on breaking the cycle?

No my husband has carried on as normal . Emotionally he has supported me through loosing weight and being diagnosed with type 1 . He truly is on in a million . We have always a very happy marriage so no our relationship hasn’t changed at all . He has treated me to clothes as he knows what it has meant to me to be able to wear what makes me feel confident

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Belated congratulations @Maca44

I bet you are still grinning

 

[goodybags]

Fantastic news @Maca44
I’m sure it wasn’t easy but it’s a great achievement