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Newcastle University Diet

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smithgareth said:
Well another week down and only five to go!! I weighed in at just
under 13 stone this morning that's the first time I've been this light
since 1987!

Fasting blood glucose remains good, highest this week was 5.4, and I've
not had a two hour read higher than 7.4.

Even bought my wife a chinese this week and wasn't tempted at all!
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It sounds like the diet is also altering your palate Gareth, which is encouraging for the future as it should help you sustain an healthy diet. 🙂
 
Well thats 4 weeks down and four to go! Fasting bloods continue to be between 4.4 and 5.1, and I'm down to 12 stone 9 pounds. Two hour reads are between 6.6 and 7.4 and I seem to have plenty of energy. We're moving at work and I've been moving desks around, also been swimming and some light jogging and bloods have been fine. The lowest read I've had was this morning three hours after my shake and just after a snowball fight when it was 3.7!!

Anyway many thanks for your messages.

Gareth
 
I will be very interested to know how you get on with this. I printed out a copy of the trial and gave it to my GP and she seemed very interested in it and said she would take it away and read it so when i see her soon i will ask her for her opinion on it. I have recently bought some Biggest Loser soups and will incorporate these into my diet in a bid to lose weight as i have been struggling now for some time to lose weight. I am not on meds at the moment and hope to stay off them for as long as possible but know i need to lose a few stones.
 
Well week 5 done, and not much to tell. Another 3 pounds off and consistently good blood sugars. Fastings all week between 5.1 and 4.6, and post shakes they are down and around 6-6.5 by two hours.
Still don't fancy normal food at all, they had biscuits in a meeting at work this week and I really and genuinely didn't want one, and even the pizza advert went in the bin without a second look(might be fibbing a bit about the pizza advert as it's clearly still on my mind 4 days later!)
We're moving to new premises at work, and I've been moving furniture and boxes, and putting things up on walls and whilst I've avoided pushing myself too hard I'm still amazed at how much energy I have on such a low calorie intake.

3 weeks to go!!
 
Thanks for the update Gareth, good to hear that it is still going well for you, sounds like you are getting great numbers and a good weight loss. What does your doctor think about your progress so far?
 
Despite my initial scepticism, Imust say you seem to be proving me and a few others wrong, at least up to now.

I'm more interested (as I'm sure are you) in the long term effects but it's a very interesting experiment and I'm pleased you're not suffering any ill effects.

Well done you.🙂

Rob
 
Northerner said:
Thanks for the update Gareth, good to hear that it is still going well for you, sounds like you are getting great numbers and a good weight loss. What does your doctor think about your progress so far?
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To be honest, pretty low key at the moment, I think we're all waiting to see the results of the Glucose Tolerance Test before getting excited. We've also discussed doing a test at 8 weeks, then considering carrying on for another couple of weeks and doing another one. Depends what the numbers are for the first one. I understand from reading around that some people have done the diet for 12 weeks, so we'll see how it goes.
 
Robster65 said:
Despite my initial scepticism, Imust say you seem to be proving me and a few others wrong, at least up to now.

I'm more interested (as I'm sure are you) in the long term effects but it's a very interesting experiment and I'm pleased you're not suffering any ill effects.

Well done you.🙂

Rob
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Thanks Rob, I did understand where you were coming from, and It'd easy to think this is it and I'm going to be free from diabetes, but until I see the final numbers and go back to normalish eating I'm not getting my hopes up too much! It only worked for 7 out of 11 on the study and there have been no further releases considering the original press release came out in June 2011 you'd have though more information from Newcastle University or other trials would be hitting the press by now!
 
Possibly worth contacting them to see if they're interested in a (non-clinical) follow up report.

There must be a lot of people doing what you're doing but without any information on the longer term. If they collated enough data, they could at least give some anecdotal reassurance and get an idea for their own follow ups.

Rob
 
Well done you - excellent progress and so pleased you are feeling good on it too🙂
 
6 weeks down and have now hit 12 stone, all blood sugars continue to be good. I'm continuing to struggle a bit with the cold, but it's going to get warmer this week so I'm hoping that helps!
Had my first proper food dream this week, dreamt I was eating a sausage roll! Woke up trying to work out whether I had! and wishing I had!!
Anyway tomato and basil soup for supper, and only 2 weeks to go.
 
smithgareth said:
6 weeks down and have now hit 12 stone, all blood sugars continue to be good. I'm continuing to struggle a bit with the cold, but it's going to get warmer this week so I'm hoping that helps!
Had my first proper food dream this week, dreamt I was eating a sausage roll! Woke up trying to work out whether I had! and wishing I had!!
Anyway tomato and basil soup for supper, and only 2 weeks to go.
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You are showing great willpower Gareth - well done 🙂 You probably would find a sausage roll too greasy and wouldn't enjoy it!
 
Like everyone else, I am intrigued in the outcome, you sound as if you are very determined and will be very interesting to find out what happens when you come off the diet - can't wait, i do hope it works for you and that you will be able to maintain your levels 🙂
 
I am amazed by your willpower and commitment and sincerely hope it pays dividends for you. You have done incredibly well and I have masses of admiration for you - I certainly couldn't have done it! Only 2 weeks left eh? That's fantastic and I can't wait to hear the outcome. I hope your GP recognises your commitment too!!🙂 Katiex
 
Katieb said:
I am amazed by your willpower and commitment and sincerely hope it pays dividends for you. You have done incredibly well and I have masses of admiration for you - I certainly couldn't have done it! Only 2 weeks left eh? That's fantastic and I can't wait to hear the outcome. I hope your GP recognises your commitment too!!🙂 Katiex
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Hi Katie, it's a bit weird really I think I'm immune to food! My wife is having a girlie night tomorrow and she's out at Zumba tonight, so I've been to Tesco and bought a Finest caramel cheesecake and have now made a lasagne! Was odd to be cooking, but I wasn't bothered about eating at all.
My GP has vanished! First 3 weeks I e-mailed and the following day I got a response, even got a couple of phone calls, but haven't heard a thing since, e-mails no longer responded to (I send one a week with my weight, fasting bloods and how I'm feeling.). Nothing like support from the NHS eh!
 
Keep at it Gareth ! I would vote for you ! Positive attitude ! 😎
 
smithgareth said:
Hi Katie, it's a bit weird really I think I'm immune to food! My wife is having a girlie night tomorrow and she's out at Zumba tonight, so I've been to Tesco and bought a Finest caramel cheesecake and have now made a lasagne! Was odd to be cooking, but I wasn't bothered about eating at all.
My GP has vanished! First 3 weeks I e-mailed and the following day I got a response, even got a couple of phone calls, but haven't heard a thing since, e-mails no longer responded to (I send one a week with my weight, fasting bloods and how I'm feeling.). Nothing like support from the NHS eh!
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Your GP is probably torn between the ethics of what you are doing and genuine personal interest! My guess is that he/she secretly wants to know but maybe can't publicly encourage you! I'd still keep sending the emails, then go and see them when you complete the programme. No-one can deny it looks like it's working, but it's the getting back to 'normal' eating that will tell in the long run I guess. I personally hope it's a great success!

Well done on the cooking and not being tempted! I couldn't have done that I'm sure. Hope your wife enjoys the lasagne and cheesecake!:D Katie
 
smithgareth said:
Hi Katie, it's a bit weird really I think I'm immune to food! My wife is having a girlie night tomorrow and she's out at Zumba tonight, so I've been to Tesco and bought a Finest caramel cheesecake and have now made a lasagne! Was odd to be cooking, but I wasn't bothered about eating at all.
My GP has vanished! First 3 weeks I e-mailed and the following day I got a response, even got a couple of phone calls, but haven't heard a thing since, e-mails no longer responded to (I send one a week with my weight, fasting bloods and how I'm feeling.). Nothing like support from the NHS eh!
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Wow - now that is will power - fantastic progress Smithgareth.
I too am fascinated by your story - but even more so by your willpower!
I will also be interested in how you feel and progress after the 2 weeks has finished - well done you🙂
 
8 days to go, and it's started to get difficult again! I thought it would be plain sailing till the end,but then got a cold on Wednesday from my son. He's 16 months now and likes to give me lovely snotty kisses! I've rarely suffered with colds so didn't think twice about it, but on this diet I think energy reserves are a bit low for fighting a cold.
Struggled with core temperature yesterday and today, I have Reynaud's and lost two fingers in my right hand walking to the shop (about 500 yards) with gloves on and according to our temperature thingy it's 12 degrees outside!
Anyway, haven't broken the diet, just had a nice hot bath and put two t-shirts and a jumper on, hopefully feel better in the morning as I'm working this weekend.
Still haven't decided on the menu for my first day of food, so difficult, not because there are so many things I want, but because nothing seems to fit the bill!! The only thing sorted so far is breakfast which will be a poached egg and a small slice of wholemeal toast. Was going to be the egg and two rashers of bacon when I started this diet, but just don't fancy bacon anymore! And when I made my son and my wife toast this morning I realised just how much I missed it!
Anyway, all suggestions considered, hopefully they'll be better than the guys at work who think Donner and chips is the way to end a diet!!
 
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