Newly diagnosed prediabetic

[picitup]

Hi yes I was checked about 12 months ago as my wife reckoned I stopped breathing in the night. I wore an electronic device with a chest strap for a few nights and they said I did have some events, but within the normal range.

I'm guessing putting on weight hasn't helped so my main focus is losing that. I've not eaten or drank a single refined sugar product since I was diagnosed and am trying to cycle a little each day.

Well done for addressing your health problems using just your diet. You must feel a sense of achievment.

Oh well, off for a bike ride now.

Keep Smilin'

Steve

 

[Deleted member 21371]

Hi yes I was checked about 12 months ago as my wife reckoned I stopped breathing in the night. I wore an electronic device with a chest strap for a few nights and they said I did have some events, but within the normal range.

I'm guessing putting on weight hasn't helped so my main focus is losing that. I've not eaten or drank a single refined sugar product since I was diagnosed and am trying to cycle a little each day.

Well done for addressing your health problems using just your diet. You must feel a sense of achievment.

Oh well, off for a bike ride now.

Keep Smilin'

Steve

I had the same.
To be blunt, my neck fat simply choked me off in the night.
Losing weight made so much difference.

 

[picitup]

Brill, that's motivated me to carry on losing. Hopefully the losing weight and exercise will also reduce my blood pressure which I take tablets for (Felodipine and Losartan). I packed in smoking a couple of years ago. Tried everything - gum, patches, champix from the doc and hypnotherapy. Started vaping and stopped smoking straight away with ease. Now I make my own vape juice so it's cheap as chips. Another money saver lol 🙂

 

[Deleted member 21371]

Brill, that's motivated me to carry on losing. Hopefully the losing weight and exercise will also reduce my blood pressure which I take tablets for (Felodipine and Losartan). I packed in smoking a couple of years ago. Tried everything - gum, patches, champix from the doc and hypnotherapy. Started vaping and stopped smoking straight away with ease. Now I make my own vape juice so it's cheap as chips. Another money saver lol 🙂

Blood pressure is definitely raised by being overweight.
Exercise is a real bonus on top.
You are doing everything right. 🙂

 

[picitup]

Thanks I'll keep it up, that's for sure I see you reversed your T2 with weight loss. Well done!

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

Well, I'm tired again today, but it's not like before, just physical tiredness. I shall go for a bike ride today, to keep it up, but just tootle along lol. I won't overdo it as overdoing it leads to injury and the you can't do it at all. Softly softly....

Jan (my wife) has the Kindle Fire as you thought. On hers, you tap a page of the book and a menu appears at the top. There's a font setting shown as Aa. You choose this and you can change the text size and colour. It's not Amber as I said, but Sepia which she uses. Hope this helps 🙂

I just assumed that I had to pay for mine. I've not seen the fat nurse yet, but I bet getting a free one is like pulling teeth as it seems to have been with yours. If you can get them for free, I'd push them to do it. My guess is you've paid enough NI contributions throughout your life. If you bust your arm, you don't pay for the cast do you? (militant side coming out) 😡

On the weight front, I seem to have lost another 2lb! Not sure how that happened?? I checked in the mirror and my head's still attached. I don't suppose the loss will continue to be this fast as I know it tapers off.

It does sound like you're dealing with a lot at once. I do wish you luck with it all, but you clearly have the coping skills to manage it all so keep going and I'm sure you'll get to a better place.

When I had my hba1c test, I asked the question and was told it's not a fasting one so you can enjoy your brekky lol. I think as the hba1c is a 3 month average, a single meal (or not) makes not difference.

I see from the replies that trying to mimic a hba1c test with a glucose meter is probably a no-go. I just wanted to know how I'm progressing. It's nice to have the information to hand, I think. Oh well. I can't test anyway atm as I'm waiting for my new meter to arrive and I want to keep my old test strips unopened so I can flog them with my meter on fleabay.

Chat as much as you like - we can all learn from each other 🙂

That's all for now. Just need to digest my sandwich then off for a pedal. When I get me moped out on the road.....

Keep Smilin'

Steve

Hi Steve,
I'm so sorry I didn't reply earlier, for some reason my notifications stopped so thought I hadn't got any, plus I've not been too good the last few days. It wasn't until I just checked and I had messages, so I apologise. I will keep an eye out now.

So glad you got to go for a bike ride, you're are determined and great you are doing well. Hope you have managed some more this week? Yes, just do a little as that is good that you are making an effort, no point in injuring yourself. Little and often is better.

Ah, yes a Kindle Fire... my one does that too, it's easier than the e-reader... but the e-reader is better if you're out in the sunshine it's easier to read I find. Ooh I haven't played with the font much on it not being very techy, I will have a look thanks. Yes, Sepia works just the same and it tints the screen to soften it before you sleep. I programmed mine so it came on automatically in case I forgot, as I am prone to forgetting as I have memory issues too.

Hahaha, yes it was hard going getting my blood monitor, I had to almost argue to get it, but the attitude I received was appalling, but ultimately I got it. I rang the surgery and got my strips and lancets put on repeat too, so I've done well, let's see how that goes over time with cut backs hahaha.

Wow, you've done well losing another 2lbs! Well done! It's great if you can lose it steady. If you have any tips let me know. I wan to lose a stone and tomorrow morning I'm going to weigh myself. I only weigh myself once a month. So will see if I've lost anything yet. One pound or two pound it's all good. Hahaha, your head's still attached, thank goodness!

Yes, I have got lots to handle and got an extra couple of things this week. I know I'll find a way forward and am working on it and you're right I have the skills to do it, it will just take a little time to get plans together.

That's right the Hba1c is more of an average, I got told this yesterday. So it's not fasting. Losing weight will make a huge difference to it also.

You can still check you bloods after and before meals at times and if they are more within a normal field and better numbers so to speak then perhaps that might be an indicator too that things are changing. I'm just doing some checks to get a benchmark of how mine are so I have a starting point right now. I'm working on my foods with my carbs& cals book too. Oh yes your new monitor will be with you very soon? It looked really good from what I saw when I looked at the link. Yes, you may as well sell the old one, it makes sense!

Aaw, that's lovely, I would love to chat more thank you! I'm sorry I have been in touch, not sure about my notifications I will have to check settings, I was getting an email notification but not had any! So just assumed no one had messaged me.

I will update you on my happenings tomorrow, I need to have a rest now. Please feel free to let me know how your last week has been going and if you've done more cycling etc I would love to know.

Have a lovely evening both of you 😉

Samana

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi Steve,
I'm so sorry I didn't reply earlier, for some reason my notifications stopped so thought I hadn't got any, plus I've not been too good the last few days. It wasn't until I just checked and I had messages, so I apologise. I will keep an eye out now.

So glad you got to go for a bike ride, you're are determined and great you are doing well. Hope you have managed some more this week? Yes, just do a little as that is good that you are making an effort, no point in injuring yourself. Little and often is better.

Ah, yes a Kindle Fire... my one does that too, it's easier than the e-reader... but the e-reader is better if you're out in the sunshine it's easier to read I find. Ooh I haven't played with the font much on it not being very techy, I will have a look thanks. Yes, Sepia works just the same and it tints the screen to soften it before you sleep. I programmed mine so it came on automatically in case I forgot, as I am prone to forgetting as I have memory issues too.

Hahaha, yes it was hard going getting my blood monitor, I had to almost argue to get it, but the attitude I received was appalling, but ultimately I got it. I rang the surgery and got my strips and lancets put on repeat too, so I've done well, let's see how that goes over time with cut backs hahaha.

Wow, you've done well losing another 2lbs! Well done! It's great if you can lose it steady. If you have any tips let me know. I wan to lose a stone and tomorrow morning I'm going to weigh myself. I only weigh myself once a month. So will see if I've lost anything yet. One pound or two pound it's all good. Hahaha, your head's still attached, thank goodness!

Yes, I have got lots to handle and got an extra couple of things this week. I know I'll find a way forward and am working on it and you're right I have the skills to do it, it will just take a little time to get plans together.

That's right the Hba1c is more of an average, I got told this yesterday. So it's not fasting. Losing weight will make a huge difference to it also.

You can still check you bloods after and before meals at times and if they are more within a normal field and better numbers so to speak then perhaps that might be an indicator too that things are changing. I'm just doing some checks to get a benchmark of how mine are so I have a starting point right now. I'm working on my foods with my carbs& cals book too. Oh yes your new monitor will be with you very soon? It looked really good from what I saw when I looked at the link. Yes, you may as well sell the old one, it makes sense!

Aaw, that's lovely, I would love to chat more thank you! I'm sorry I have been in touch, not sure about my notifications I will have to check settings, I was getting an email notification but not had any! So just assumed no one had messaged me.

I will update you on my happenings tomorrow, I need to have a rest now. Please feel free to let me know how your last week has been going and if you've done more cycling etc I would love to know.

Have a lovely evening both of you 😉

Samana

My goodness you have a generous surgery to get a monitor and strips as many diagnosed Type 2s can't get them and have to self fund.
It really is not right there is such inconsistency in policy.

 

[picitup]

Hi Steve, sorry to hear about your prediabetes and tiredness. The tiredness may be due to your higher blood glucose level, it's one of the symptoms of (pre?)diabetes, along with weeing more, and thirst. I used to fall asleep and have to have naps in the afternoon some days, which I suspect might have been the effects of the diabetes before I was diagnosed. You've got the chance to change course before you get to diabetes proper.

The main thing that'll help (bearing in mind that I don't have any medical training) is to lose some of the weight, which I think you plan to do by exercising. Can I encourage you to do dieting too as it's something that you can do even if you're tired? Set yourself a target weight, maybe 15 stone (or whatever target you decide on) or a fixed period of time to diet for, for instance three months, and go for it. The good thing about a time limited diet is that you know it won't be for ever and I found that helped me to stay on it, rather than have my head turned by chocolate and Danish pastries. Take photos of yourself now, and every month, and weight yourself also, so that you can see your progress and keep motivated.
Measuring your fasting BG levels is a good idea - you can track how your BG is doing over time, and hopefully as you lose weight, it'll reduce a bit. You can help reduce your BG by going for a walk or other exercise after a meal, as it helps your body burn the glucose in your muscles.
Whatever you decide to do, hope it goes well. Let us know how you're doing.
Star trek marathon watching - which series did you go for? TNG/ original series / voyager / DS9? TNG is my favourite, possibly followed by voyager.
Make it so!, Sarah

Hi Samana

Don't worry about getting in touch - I've been of the forum for a couple of days but there's no rush lol. I'm not weeing moere, nor am I excessively thirsty and my vision is ok (for a 63 year old!!!). I'm still very tired, but not sleeping in the day any more and it's changed shape. Now I'm quite physically tired which is likely from the exercise which I take as a sign of how unfit I was. I'll carry on exercising as I'm sure I'll get over this hump easily within a decade lol.
It's a good idea to set a target and 16st will be my current one. Today I clocked in at 16st 5lb which means I've lost another pound 🙂 I think it's a combination of no snacking and cycling so I'll keep both up.
We stopped off at some motorway services and my head almost came unscrewed as I walked past Burger King. Mind you I didn't buy one lol. After losing a few pounds, I'm really motivated to keep off the refined sugars and keep cycling. I really enjoy a bike ride and have increased the distance form 1 to a whole 2 miles a day. Softly softly.....

Keep Smilin'

Steve

 

[picitup]

Hi Steve,
I'm so sorry I didn't reply earlier, for some reason my notifications stopped so thought I hadn't got any, plus I've not been too good the last few days. It wasn't until I just checked and I had messages, so I apologise. I will keep an eye out now.

So glad you got to go for a bike ride, you're are determined and great you are doing well. Hope you have managed some more this week? Yes, just do a little as that is good that you are making an effort, no point in injuring yourself. Little and often is better.

Ah, yes a Kindle Fire... my one does that too, it's easier than the e-reader... but the e-reader is better if you're out in the sunshine it's easier to read I find. Ooh I haven't played with the font much on it not being very techy, I will have a look thanks. Yes, Sepia works just the same and it tints the screen to soften it before you sleep. I programmed mine so it came on automatically in case I forgot, as I am prone to forgetting as I have memory issues too.

Hahaha, yes it was hard going getting my blood monitor, I had to almost argue to get it, but the attitude I received was appalling, but ultimately I got it. I rang the surgery and got my strips and lancets put on repeat too, so I've done well, let's see how that goes over time with cut backs hahaha.

Wow, you've done well losing another 2lbs! Well done! It's great if you can lose it steady. If you have any tips let me know. I wan to lose a stone and tomorrow morning I'm going to weigh myself. I only weigh myself once a month. So will see if I've lost anything yet. One pound or two pound it's all good. Hahaha, your head's still attached, thank goodness!

Yes, I have got lots to handle and got an extra couple of things this week. I know I'll find a way forward and am working on it and you're right I have the skills to do it, it will just take a little time to get plans together.

That's right the Hba1c is more of an average, I got told this yesterday. So it's not fasting. Losing weight will make a huge difference to it also.

You can still check you bloods after and before meals at times and if they are more within a normal field and better numbers so to speak then perhaps that might be an indicator too that things are changing. I'm just doing some checks to get a benchmark of how mine are so I have a starting point right now. I'm working on my foods with my carbs& cals book too. Oh yes your new monitor will be with you very soon? It looked really good from what I saw when I looked at the link. Yes, you may as well sell the old one, it makes sense!

Aaw, that's lovely, I would love to chat more thank you! I'm sorry I have been in touch, not sure about my notifications I will have to check settings, I was getting an email notification but not had any! So just assumed no one had messaged me.

I will update you on my happenings tomorrow, I need to have a rest now. Please feel free to let me know how your last week has been going and if you've done more cycling etc I would love to know.

Have a lovely evening both of you 😉

Samana

Haha replied to the wrong message. I've only been up for 4 hours so am still coming round lol.

I'm definately no diet expert, but as mentioned before, I've cut out any refined sugars. Nada. My wife said she simply won't buy them as she wants to cut down too. For some time, I've not had any carbs with my evening meal. Some meat, cauliflower, brocolli and peas but no spuds rice or pasta. So I've been losing weight slowly for some time. I was 17st 7lb and now I'm 16st 5lb. The weight seems to be coming off me quicker now with no cheeky biccies/cakes etc and some exercise. It's giving me quite a boost.

I hope you're feeling a little better now. Sometimes it's like trying to push a wheelbarrow up a hill isn't it?

I'm popping round an old neighbours for coffee alter and will cycle there it's not far, but think I'll do the scenic route and try and clock up 3 miles. Next week Land's End to John o'groats lol.

Yes, let us know how you are doing and as I say, hope you are feeling better {hugs}

Oh, and thanks for the info on hba1c. I'm seeing the fat nurse on the 7th so I'll ask her too and report back what she says. I'd quite like to be able to use my meter to check progress, but guess I'll need to be patient and wait for my next hba1c like everyone else!

Cheers

Steve

ps are your notifications going into your spam folder maybe?

 

[Samana]

My goodness you have a generous surgery to get a monitor and strips as many diagnosed Type 2s can't get them and have to self fund.
It really is not right there is such inconsistency in policy.

Hi Leadinglights,
I think it's because I'm in Wales too. Think things bit different here then if you're in England? Not sure. I did have to be very persuasive. I think it's that I have other conditions at play too that affect my blood sugar levels at times to that might have been a factor. But yes I get totally what you are saying

 

[Samana]

Haha replied to the wrong message. I've only been up for 4 hours so am still coming round lol.

I'm definately no diet expert, but as mentioned before, I've cut out any refined sugars. Nada. My wife said she simply won't buy them as she wants to cut down too. For some time, I've not had any carbs with my evening meal. Some meat, cauliflower, brocolli and peas but no spuds rice or pasta. So I've been losing weight slowly for some time. I was 17st 7lb and now I'm 16st 5lb. The weight seems to be coming off me quicker now with no cheeky biccies/cakes etc and some exercise. It's giving me quite a boost.

I hope you're feeling a little better now. Sometimes it's like trying to push a wheelbarrow up a hill isn't it?

I'm popping round an old neighbours for coffee alter and will cycle there it's not far, but think I'll do the scenic route and try and clock up 3 miles. Next week Land's End to John o'groats lol.

Yes, let us know how you are doing and as I say, hope you are feeling better {hugs}

Oh, and thanks for the info on hba1c. I'm seeing the fat nurse on the 7th so I'll ask her too and report back what she says. I'd quite like to be able to use my meter to check progress, but guess I'll need to be patient and wait for my next hba1c like everyone else!

Cheers

Steve

ps are your notifications going into your spam folder maybe?

Hi Steve,
Not sure what's happened to my notifications??? Not going anywhere!!! I have to sign in onto here to see them at the top whereas before I received an email notification. Strange it suddenly stopped.

Hahaha, that's fine, you had only been up a short few hours hahaha.

I'm cutting back on my refined sugars, not cut them out totally but doing well and had previously already made a start. I can slip back slightly now and again but then get back on track after a day off so to speak, but getting more focused now. Yes I'm doing the same, not buying things and only using up what we have already got stored, which I had got quiet a bit stocked but that's okay it will get eaten and my husband wants to lose a few pounds also.
Ooh, you're doing brilliantly, so you've dropped what I call the obvious carbs from your evening meal, that's great, it's working well for you. I've managed to cut it right down so far. I have to watch as I don't absorb foods due to the Gastroparesis so that I have enough energy or I'll be flat so it can be a bit of a lottery but something I'm working on and playing with. So it's good to hear what's working for you and not. Wow, you've lost over a stone that's great! I've lost 2lbs in the last 3 weeks I think?! which is not bad. I will weigh myself on the 1st of each month or I'll get obsessed, that works better for me, it works differently for others I know.
You've done great not having the cakes and biscuits... I'm still having a little but it's early days for me and I'm making a conscious effort to cut down on things and tweak so I'm okay with where I am and moving in the right direction and will keep moving toward where you are. You've done brilliantly!

You're so right, yes it is like pushing a wheelbarrow up a hill... I've had a couple more health issues to deal with this week so that isn't helping so I've added them to my list and seeing my GP next Monday about steps forward. I had an Ultrasound on Saturday and I have a fatty liver and there may be something with my spleen too. Last week I had another test and they spotted something else so got referred for that, so it's got me into a dark place that I'm continually working on getting out of at the moment. I'm working on it!

Wednesday I had a virtual group diabetic dietician webinar it went really well... it turned out that it was just me and the dietician, she explained things in ways I had not had Diabetes explained before and she made it sound so simple so it's motivated me with my diet to understand more, not about other health issues in regards to foods, I will use my carbs& cals book to work a few things out and she said just to do my best with it all to get as close to a healthy diet as I can and to exercise as much as I can. So that has given me a boost, not what I expected at all!

Hahaha, loving that you are taking the scenic route and having a lovely 3 mile cycle, take it steady! Hahaha, warming up for your longer scenic route John O'Groats hahaha!

Thank you for your lovely kind wishes, it means a lot, it is difficult it feels a bit like a rollercoaster at the moment but I know it will calm down eventually as I get more answers and information etc I'll get a plan. I am feeling a bit better already. Sending hugs back to you!

Ooh you're seeing the fat nurse on the 7th, yes let me know how that goes. How often can you get your Hba1c checked? I was told it was 6 months but my diabetic nurse who I will only see once said I was due again in 3 months so will take her up on that as I'm being more proactive and the Hba1c is an average blood sugar test over the last 3 months. Yes, you can use your monitor to check progress.

Have a great rest of day, hope you had a lovely cycle.

Samana

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

Sorry you're facing a number of health issues. Best of luck with them. 2lbs in 3 weeks is brill! Well done! Well done too about cutting down on the refined sugars. I see you're the kind of person that can have a little but no more. Personally, if I have 1 thing in the morning, I'm triggered and then snack for the rest of the day so complete abstinance is the only way for me.

Good news your hubby wants to cut back too. As I said before, a partner in crime.....

Well, the spirit was willing but the body was weak. I took a detour, but only as small one as I ran out of steam on the bike so only 2 miles, but that's still 100% better than last week (trying to big it up) 🙂

I've fitted what is optimistically called a bike computer. It's a speedo and milometer so I can keep check of how far I go. It was only a few quid off eBay and was easy to fit.

The exercise is flooring me, but only 'cos I was so unfit lol. I'm sure it will change in time. The last time I was serious about cycling, I was doing 8 miles 3 times a week. That's my goal, but don't mind if it takes a while to get there. Mind you, I'd like to acheive it before I die. tick, tock, tik tock 😱

Have you thought what exercise you might do? I really like swimming and used to jog a long time ago, but my right knee's as old as me so that's out!

Yes I'll report back when I see the fat nurse. I'd like to find out what my hba1c was a couple of weeks ago so next time I can see if I've improved. I'll put it on my signature like others do.

I'm not sure how often I can get checked, but there's a good question for the fat nurse.

about your lack of notifications..... If you click the button at the top with your name on it a menu will drop down. If you choose Preferences and look at Email Options - they should all be checked - maybe they have become unchecked? Worth a look.

That's it for now - have a good day 🙂

Steve

Keep Smilin'

Steve

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

Sorry you're facing a number of health issues. Best of luck with them. 2lbs in 3 weeks is brill! Well done! Well done too about cutting down on the refined sugars. I see you're the kind of person that can have a little but no more. Personally, if I have 1 thing in the morning, I'm triggered and then snack for the rest of the day so complete abstinance is the only way for me.

Good news your hubby wants to cut back too. As I said before, a partner in crime.....

Well, the spirit was willing but the body was weak. I took a detour, but only as small one as I ran out of steam on the bike so only 2 miles, but that's still 100% better than last week (trying to big it up) 🙂

I've fitted what is optimistically called a bike computer. It's a speedo and milometer so I can keep check of how far I go. It was only a few quid off eBay and was easy to fit.

The exercise is flooring me, but only 'cos I was so unfit lol. I'm sure it will change in time. The last time I was serious about cycling, I was doing 8 miles 3 times a week. That's my goal, but don't mind if it takes a while to get there. Mind you, I'd like to acheive it before I die. tick, tock, tik tock 😱

Have you thought what exercise you might do? I really like swimming and used to jog a long time ago, but my right knee's as old as me so that's out!

Yes I'll report back when I see the fat nurse. I'd like to find out what my hba1c was a couple of weeks ago so next time I can see if I've improved. I'll put it on my signature like others do.

I'm not sure how often I can get checked, but there's a good question for the fat nurse.

about your lack of notifications..... If you click the button at the top with your name on it a menu will drop down. If you choose Preferences and look at Email Options - they should all be checked - maybe they have become unchecked? Worth a look.

That's it for now - have a good day 🙂

Steve

Keep Smilin'

Steve

Hi Steve,
Yes I have a lot of health issues which isn't helping. Thank you. Hahaha, I achieved it by just making some subtle changes but can't help thinking that the amount of stress I've been under has also added to it too, at least I'm down 2lbs! It's a start. I can have a little and leave things alone yes, I know what you mean, it can be either all or nothing for you and that's great that you are staying away from things, you've done great with that and it's paying off! I just focus on 1lb at a time... I might weigh myself weekly, I'll see how things go.

It's good we both have partners who are wanting to cut back too and support us on the journey, that really helps.

Wow, two miles if fantastic! Just take each day as it comes and see how you go, great if you can do it, and if not there is always the next day, it's having the intention behind it that counts. I've added in an extra couple of very short strolls this week as I can't walk far at all and need a stick but that's fine I'm/we're doing what we CAN. You've done great!

Ooh that's good you can track your mileage that's a great incentive too! Clever idea!

Hahaha, you are doing great already! It's how you are now that counts you can work your way up or maybe your body is different right now, see how you go. Are there other exercises you can do? I use YouTube and do some senior exercises, I don't care what they are called or if I can do all of them or not, I just have a go. It might be worth having a look to see. I just do 15 minutes now and again, actually I/we had stopped and have just this week started doing them again. Once or twice a week depending on what else I might fit in or if I go out is enough and it gets me moving.
I'm not thinking of swimming right now due to tummy issues but might at a later date. I think the movement and strolling type exercise or even stretches will work for me at the moment. I used to be very active and jog and go to the gym and everything but haven't been able to for many years now due to health, but enjoy just moving about, I can't just sit, although I do have to rest a lot.

Yes ask how often you can get checked with your Hba1c I will be interested to hear how everything goes.

After I last messaged you I looked up in preferences and everything is ticked and there is a box that I would need to select to 'disable notifications' but I left that well alone, so really not sure why I'm getting nothing. Again, I only saw your message by signing in, it's very puzzling. I will explore it again and see if I've missed something thanks for the info. I'll have a nosey!

Have a lovely evening and keep that knee moving haha!

Samana

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

Sorry you're facing a number of health issues. Best of luck with them. 2lbs in 3 weeks is brill! Well done! Well done too about cutting down on the refined sugars. I see you're the kind of person that can have a little but no more. Personally, if I have 1 thing in the morning, I'm triggered and then snack for the rest of the day so complete abstinance is the only way for me.

Good news your hubby wants to cut back too. As I said before, a partner in crime.....

Well, the spirit was willing but the body was weak. I took a detour, but only as small one as I ran out of steam on the bike so only 2 miles, but that's still 100% better than last week (trying to big it up) 🙂

I've fitted what is optimistically called a bike computer. It's a speedo and milometer so I can keep check of how far I go. It was only a few quid off eBay and was easy to fit.

The exercise is flooring me, but only 'cos I was so unfit lol. I'm sure it will change in time. The last time I was serious about cycling, I was doing 8 miles 3 times a week. That's my goal, but don't mind if it takes a while to get there. Mind you, I'd like to acheive it before I die. tick, tock, tik tock 😱

Have you thought what exercise you might do? I really like swimming and used to jog a long time ago, but my right knee's as old as me so that's out!

Yes I'll report back when I see the fat nurse. I'd like to find out what my hba1c was a couple of weeks ago so next time I can see if I've improved. I'll put it on my signature like others do.

I'm not sure how often I can get checked, but there's a good question for the fat nurse.

about your lack of notifications..... If you click the button at the top with your name on it a menu will drop down. If you choose Preferences and look at Email Options - they should all be checked - maybe they have become unchecked? Worth a look.

That's it for now - have a good day 🙂

Steve

Keep Smilin'

Steve

Hi Steve,

Just a quick one, I think I have mended the notification issue I did a reset with the preferences and already got a notification 😉

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

As I say, best of luck with your health issues. I hope you can manage to fix them one by one. Yes, 2lbs is brill, as it's progress. That will help motivate you. Just 15 minutes exercise now and again will help too. And the type of exercise should be whatever suits you and whatever you enjoy. For me, the exercise is making me feel quite rough although as I mentioned before, it's just 'cos I was so unfit. I'll keep it up and know I'll feel better somewhere along the line lol.

It's good you enjoy moving about. Use it or lose it as they say. Well done for fixing your preferences!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

As I say, best of luck with your health issues. I hope you can manage to fix them one by one. Yes, 2lbs is brill, as it's progress. That will help motivate you. Just 15 minutes exercise now and again will help too. And the type of exercise should be whatever suits you and whatever you enjoy. For me, the exercise is making me feel quite rough although as I mentioned before, it's just 'cos I was so unfit. I'll keep it up and know I'll feel better somewhere along the line lol.

It's good you enjoy moving about. Use it or lose it as they say. Well done for fixing your preferences!

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve,
Thank you 😉 yes I am working on them one by one... diet is something I'm working on at the moment as it's something I can work on.

Thanks yes, 2lb isn't bad, I didn't realise I had lost any! It has given me a boost! Every little exercise helps. I try to keep the exercise varied so it keeps me interested. I am trying to do some squats now and again too. I just do a round of about 8 now and again through the day so might get 4 rounds of 8 squats in one day maybe if I remember, it's all new so I'm just getting it going and taking each day at a time.
You're doing well by just going for it and the intention is there, the rest will come... the weight coming off is evidence you're doing something right!

I'm a doer... so moving about is easy for me... I might not feel like it now though but I do fidget a lot. I have been out pottering in the garden today as it's been sunny here and deadheading some flowers etc as I just have pots. Just gentle stuff but at least I'm moving and getting fresh air and sunshine for a few minutes.

I just reset all of my preferences one at a time and it seemed to make it work hahaha.

Have a lovely evening both of you 🙂
Samana

 

[picitup]

Hi Samana

Yes, losing weight will help I'm sure. It sounds like you're doing that so keep it up 🙂

Hehe squats eh? I can get down, but getting back up is a bit of an issue. It sounds like you have a good handle on exercise and varying it will keep you motivated. If you get stale, then you probably won't do it.

I did 2.4 miles on the bike yesterday and feel fine today hopefully I'm getting used to it (at last!)

Even pottering around the garden is exercise and it's keeping you active. I'm not much of a gardener, that's my wife lol.

You both have a good day.... 🙂

Cheers

Steve

 

[Mrs Mimoo]

Hi Both

Thanks very much for all the useful info. This forum is very helpful. I took a BG reading of 5.1 at 9:20 and will repeat at 11:20, 2 hours after my All Bran. It's my last strip so off to Boots today to get some more.

I've been cutting back on carbs for some time now, my evening meal is generally some meat and a bunch of veg with no chips, spuds or pasta. My weight is slowly coming down and I think some exercise will help tip the balance a bit more.

I'll take a look at the low carb webs site and see if I can find some scrummy meals thanks.

As far as cakes, chocolate etc, I'll just cut them all out. I won't miss them too much and if it addresses the tiredness all to the good. My wife wants to cut out the sweet stuff too so she simply won't buy it. Now I have a partner in crime...

Well the 11:20 measurement 2 hours after brekky was 7.3 so a 2.2 difference so I guess a bowl of All Bran is ok for me. I'll continue to check before and after meals and get a feel for what's OK.

Cheers

Steve

try celeriac cut up and roasted as chunky chips; myfitness pal to record your eating, and also freshwell low carb project. V useful.

 

[Mrs Mimoo]

I agree with picitup I might not be ready for 800 calories yet but making some change I'm definitely up for! Especially around refined sugars etc where I can and a little more movement. You're doing great Steve!

I did 800 calories for 10 weeks. lost 11kg. have kept it of by eating low carb and ensuring i stick to below 1200 calories a day. me: middle aged woman who does not do exercise just 10,000 steps a day

 

[picitup]

I did 800 calories for 10 weeks. lost 11kg. have kept it of by eating low carb and ensuring i stick to below 1200 calories a day. me: middle aged woman who does not do exercise just 10,000 steps a day

11 Kg in 10 weeks is impressive! I'm not losing it that fast, but it's slowly coming off. I think I'm basically too lazy to count carbs and calories, but whatever works for you and clearly it's working.

10,000 steps a day is exercise I think. Cycling for me is just fun and getting fit and losing weight is a real bonus. I managed 2.9 miles today and feel OK after it so that's good.