Hi, I am only on week 2 of the T2D Pathway to Remission, but its going ok so far for me.
I thought I would hate it and was dreading it, but TBH, I'm not feeling hungry, and not reallt missing any particular food, the shakes really do fill you up.
You will need to monitor yourself (if going the digital route), eg: weight, blood glucose, blood pressure, etc.
I assume if you go face to face they do the readings for you, not sure?
You will feel as though you have very low energy, (as you do have very low energy) so try not to do anything too active or exert yourself too much. If you feel a bit dizzy, cold sweat, etc, just have a small sugary bite, I have a couple of grapes and/or a couple of nuts, (but literally only a few, eg: 2-4) and that usually makes you feel ok again.
The weight is falling off me so far, nearly a stone in 10 days! and my BG has dropped, so all good.
I have been good so far and pretty much stuck 100% to the plan, no "normal" meals at all, and I'm not missing them.
My thread on it is here, see linky
Day 7 of the T2D Pathway to Remission Programme:
Well week one is now done (well it will be tonight). 11 weeks to go....
Weight lost = 5kg (9lbs)
Blood glucose down to 5.6
How do I feel?
Still surprised that I'm not hungry! I feel positive that I'm moving in the right direction. I'm finding it easier than I thought I would to be honest. The shakes are a bit boring, but not enough to stop me continuing the programme. My wife is also on a health kick, and also using shakes, as well as eating less, so we are doing it together, which helps so we can support each other.
Have I had any lapses...
I quite like the shakes, but I have a sweet tooth! I can't stand the soups.
Each area has its onw provider of the Pathway to Remission program. In my area its Xyla Health, and the food supplier they use for the meal replacement is Altra Life. They have severely limited choice, eg: soups and shakes only, so I am basically limited to the shakes only.
But, others on here have mentioned other food suppliers (who also do the total meal replacement foods, eg: 200 cals each with all vitamins and nutrients you need). I personally like "Shake that Weight", they have loads of choices, porridge, snacks, meals, etc. I have bought some and have one of theirs a day as a treat, and then the three normal shakes from Altra as my daily regime. You are not supposed to, you are meant to stick to their own supplier, but as long as its a similar total meal replacement food, 200 cals, etc it should be ok. Just my 2c worth, cheers
