Weight loss ups and downs - 800 Calorie - Newcastle

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BP today a lovely 96/68
RHR 64

Weight: 101.5
 
Nurse weighed me this morning and on their scales I’m 101 fully clothed so I’m taking that!!

Had my diabetes review this morning hence being weighed.

She loves my feet! “I wish all my patients would take care of their feet like you do!”

Cholesterol fine
Kidney functions fine
BP fine etc

HbA1C retest in August and her full support to see if I can’t drop the weight I’ve gained and get this into remission.

That support doesn’t actually include any actual “support” though as I’m not fat enough or ill enough to pass the entry requirements for any weight related NHS funded programmes of course.

Have asked for an exercise prescription and GP happily signed that referral off this morning.
It’s free membership to an excellent local gym for three months I think.
It’s one I used to go to as it was a few minutes walk away from home but then I moved so it’s a good 30 - 45 mins walk now. It’s such a nice place to be.
Flooded with light as it used to be a flower warehouse for Covent Garden market.
It’s also considerably more expensive than the low cost one I go to now and I can’t really justify the cost but getting it on prescription is fantastic!

Facilities - Jubilee Hall

www.jubileehallgym.co.uk
 
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Figures from the most recent blood work. Compared to 12 months ago.
All are better now than they were last year even with the bit more weight and the slightly increased HbA1C.

Cholesterol
Previous 5.8
Now 4.7

HDL
previous 1.3
Now 1.4

LDL
Previous 3.8
Now 2.7

Triglycerides
Were 1.5
Now 1.4

eGFR
was 76
now 85

ACR
was 0.84
now 0.39
 
Have to say the addition of a teaspoonful of Greek yoghurt (full fat - Waitrose No.1) to the Exante shakes makes the world of difference as it takes away that artificially sweet taste. Makes them much less challenging!
 
Some days are tougher than others.
One of the side effects of the Exante shakes can make standard metformin seem like Immodium!
Yesterday was fine... today really not. It'll pass though. Literally :D
 
I'm going to have to give it another whirl. I'll start with Slimfast and then get some Exantes which might not raise my bg so much. I need to be as determined as you and ignore the hunger pangs. 🙂
 
@Ditto the key is water. If you're hungry have water. Make the shakes last longer by sipping them rather than gulping them down. Also the Birthday Cake bars are really rather good. They're a little solid and chewy and they taste decent enough.
You can do this.

I'm not as strict as I was the first time but what it's enabling me to do is step away from evil carbs. Sometimes I give in to the temptation of the very good bakery at the end of the road. Sometimes I'm good and buy a Liv-Life loaf or bake my own but that can start a slippery slope where I'll also bake cake. And as it's only me here I end up eating it!

Of course it's better to bake low carb stuff but I can't normalise doing that too often as it's the thin end of the wedge, or slice of cake, which can lead to the odd packet of crisps and just a small bit of cake when I'm out and about....

You can do this. We can do this. Together!
 
Cheeky little weigh in…
99.5kg
 
Well done. 🙂 I'm not on it yet, but I'm trying to get myself in the zone. I will do it, I have no choice. I will be buying Slimfast today. I can't bear the thought really but must gird my loins and stuff. :D
 
ColinUK said:
I’m really missing bread/pasta/rice/biscuits today. And I mean REALLY missing them.

I’m about to make mushroom mapu tofu and I’m going to have it with konjac noodles as they’re absolutely zero carbs.
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Well done for the weight loss, how do you have zero carbs at a meal? Do you miss your short acting insulin? If you only have a small amount of carbs how do you no how much insulin to give yourself? I’ve done the same thing for 40 years thinking I have to have carbs with every meal,
 
Denise62 said:
Well done for the weight loss, how do you have zero carbs at a meal? Do you miss your short acting insulin? If you only have a small amount of carbs how do you no how much insulin to give yourself? I’ve done the same thing for 40 years thinking I have to have carbs with every meal,
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Colin isn’t on insulin, so the same rules don’t apply. But when I have a no-carb meal, I find I convert some of the protein to glucose, but much more slowly. It’s been a question of experimenting, so I tested frequently (and it became a lot easier once I started using the Libre). I’ve found for a zero carb meal, I need no insulin up front, but about an hour afterwards I need to treat about half the grams of protein I ate as if they were carb, and inject accordingly. It may be different for you, but do some experimenting and see if you can make it work.
 
Denise62 said:
Well done for the weight loss, how do you have zero carbs at a meal? Do you miss your short acting insulin? If you only have a small amount of carbs how do you no how much insulin to give yourself? I’ve done the same thing for 40 years thinking I have to have carbs with every meal,
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As @Robin says I’m not on insulin.
I can have a pretty much carb free meal with meat, eggs, cheese, cauliflower and other veg but I tend to aim for lower than “normal” rather than zero.

That said I’m out for a slap up Italian meal this evening and I’m ignoring all the rules and having garlic bread, olives, pizza and fully intend to have zabaglione.

I’ll pay the price tomorrow but I’m almost out of test strips so that means it matters less right?!
 
Robin said:
Colin isn’t on insulin, so the same rules don’t apply. But when I have a no-carb meal, I find I convert some of the protein to glucose, but much more slowly. It’s been a question of experimenting, so I tested frequently (and it became a lot easier once I started using the Libre). I’ve found for a zero carb meal, I need no insulin up front, but about an hour afterwards I need to treat about half the grams of protein I ate as if they were carb, and inject accordingly. It may be different for you, but do some experimenting and see if you can make it work.
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Ok Thankyou sounds complicated, think I’ll just stick to my carb meals.
 
ColinUK said:
As @Robin says I’m not on insulin.
I can have a pretty much carb free meal with meat, eggs, cheese, cauliflower and other veg but I tend to aim for lower than “normal” rather than zero.

That said I’m out for a slap up Italian meal this evening and I’m ignoring all the rules and having garlic bread, olives, pizza and fully intend to have zabaglione.

I’ll pay the price tomorrow but I’m almost out of test strips so that means it matters less right?!
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Ha ha Well you enjoy it, we have enough time stressing over meals. Have a good time.
 
Well think of a bog standard English meal. Lamb chop, spuds and veg. Just don't have any spuds but have more 'other' veg, even if you simply have double the amount of what you were having anyway. Or if the weather ever gets warmer again have a salad - eg cheese egg boiled ham (or all 3) with a good half plate of salad. There's the odd couple a grams of carb in lettuce cucumber tomatoes onion etc but not in comparison to a slice of bread. What's complicated about that?
 
trophywench said:
Well think of a bog standard English meal. Lamb chop, spuds and veg. Just don't have any spuds but have more 'other' veg, even if you simply have double the amount of what you were having anyway. Or if the weather ever gets warmer again have a salad - eg cheese egg boiled ham (or all 3) with a good half plate of salad. There's the odd couple a grams of carb in lettuce cucumber tomatoes onion etc but not in comparison to a slice of bread. What's complicated about that?
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So would I not have to give myself any insulin?
 
Well you'd try it without and test before and test test test after, to see what happens. Like has been said - you might need a bit for the protein - or you might not. It's quite individual, for the simple reason that we're all different so what works for me or Inka or anyone else, won't necessarily work exactly the same for you or anyone else!
 
101kg
Out for a slap up meal tomorrow so then back on the tighter side of eating and let’s get down to mid 90’s and then review progress.
I’m not sure if this is post running with the body holding on to food out of shock. Not that the reason matters one jot, what matters is I’m still 15-20 kgs heavier than I’d like to be.
I’ll reintroduce running soon so that’ll help I’m sure.
 
Today is reset day.

I did this before and did it “properly” so I know I can do it again.

Day 1 of 8 to 12 weeks of following the Newcastle diet.

I’m not the same person I was when I did it first time around of course. My weight isn’t as high. My HbA1C isn’t as high. My knowledge about diabetes is greater.
My way of eating has improved by quite some way but isn’t where I want it to be.

I have weight to drop (fifteen kilos would be great).

I’ve got some shakes in stock and have another delivery coming this week.

I also have an appointment with a dietician for support.

This forum and the members thereof are also a huge support and I thank you.

I’ve laid out four shakes and will be having them approximately 8am, midday, 4pm and 8pm. That’s 800 calories. Timings may vary a bit because of exercise/sleep/life etc but that’s what I’m intending to do.

Oh I made yoghurt over the weekend so I’ll put a spoonful in the shakes to cut the sweetness.

Weight: 102.3
Target: 87.3
 
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