What Are You Listening To?

Contused

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Apr 24, 2024

#7,461

Peter Gabriel — Red Rain

M

MikeyBikey

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Apr 24, 2024

#7,462

Marianne Faithful - Broken English

PerSpinasAdAstra

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Apr 24, 2024

#7,463

The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin' - 1965

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92 mmol/L)
Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6. Triglyceride 9.11 mmol/L.
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol. Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4. Triglyceride 1.55 mmol/L
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol. Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3. Triglyceride 1.2 mmol/L.
Sept 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day
Sept 18th 2024 - Hba1c: 34 mmol/mol. Weight 67.8 Kg, BMI 23.5. Triglyceride 1.07 mmol/L.
Oct to Dec - Went off the rails eating and drinking far too much, gained weight rapidly.
Dec 19th 2024 - HbA1c 36 mmol/mol. Weight 72.4 Kg, BMI 24.9. Triglyceride 1.7 mmol/L.
Jan 7th 2025 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 500mg Metformin per day.

Back to losing weight to get triglycerides down and trying to build muscle mass.
Single best Type 2 remission resource on the internet at this time: Prof Roy Taylor Interview

PerSpinasAdAstra

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Apr 25, 2024

#7,464

Metallica - Nothing Else Matters - 1991

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92 mmol/L)
Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6. Triglyceride 9.11 mmol/L.
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol. Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4. Triglyceride 1.55 mmol/L
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol. Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3. Triglyceride 1.2 mmol/L.
Sept 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day
Sept 18th 2024 - Hba1c: 34 mmol/mol. Weight 67.8 Kg, BMI 23.5. Triglyceride 1.07 mmol/L.
Oct to Dec - Went off the rails eating and drinking far too much, gained weight rapidly.
Dec 19th 2024 - HbA1c 36 mmol/mol. Weight 72.4 Kg, BMI 24.9. Triglyceride 1.7 mmol/L.
Jan 7th 2025 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 500mg Metformin per day.

Back to losing weight to get triglycerides down and trying to build muscle mass.
Single best Type 2 remission resource on the internet at this time: Prof Roy Taylor Interview

Contused

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Apr 26, 2024

#7,465

Robert Miles — Children

Contused

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Apr 29, 2024

#7,466

Devin Townsend — Mountain

PerSpinasAdAstra

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May 3, 2024

#7,467

Eels - Novocaine For The Soul - 1996

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92 mmol/L)
Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6. Triglyceride 9.11 mmol/L.
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol. Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4. Triglyceride 1.55 mmol/L
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol. Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3. Triglyceride 1.2 mmol/L.
Sept 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day
Sept 18th 2024 - Hba1c: 34 mmol/mol. Weight 67.8 Kg, BMI 23.5. Triglyceride 1.07 mmol/L.
Oct to Dec - Went off the rails eating and drinking far too much, gained weight rapidly.
Dec 19th 2024 - HbA1c 36 mmol/mol. Weight 72.4 Kg, BMI 24.9. Triglyceride 1.7 mmol/L.
Jan 7th 2025 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 500mg Metformin per day.

Back to losing weight to get triglycerides down and trying to build muscle mass.
Single best Type 2 remission resource on the internet at this time: Prof Roy Taylor Interview

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 3, 2024

#7,468

Eels - Susan's House - 1996

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92 mmol/L)
Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6. Triglyceride 9.11 mmol/L.
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol. Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4. Triglyceride 1.55 mmol/L
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol. Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3. Triglyceride 1.2 mmol/L.
Sept 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day
Sept 18th 2024 - Hba1c: 34 mmol/mol. Weight 67.8 Kg, BMI 23.5. Triglyceride 1.07 mmol/L.
Oct to Dec - Went off the rails eating and drinking far too much, gained weight rapidly.
Dec 19th 2024 - HbA1c 36 mmol/mol. Weight 72.4 Kg, BMI 24.9. Triglyceride 1.7 mmol/L.
Jan 7th 2025 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 500mg Metformin per day.

Back to losing weight to get triglycerides down and trying to build muscle mass.
Single best Type 2 remission resource on the internet at this time: Prof Roy Taylor Interview

PerSpinasAdAstra

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May 3, 2024

#7,469

Beck - Loser - 1993

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92 mmol/L)
Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6. Triglyceride 9.11 mmol/L.
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol. Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4. Triglyceride 1.55 mmol/L
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol. Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3. Triglyceride 1.2 mmol/L.
Sept 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day
Sept 18th 2024 - Hba1c: 34 mmol/mol. Weight 67.8 Kg, BMI 23.5. Triglyceride 1.07 mmol/L.
Oct to Dec - Went off the rails eating and drinking far too much, gained weight rapidly.
Dec 19th 2024 - HbA1c 36 mmol/mol. Weight 72.4 Kg, BMI 24.9. Triglyceride 1.7 mmol/L.
Jan 7th 2025 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 500mg Metformin per day.

Back to losing weight to get triglycerides down and trying to build muscle mass.
Single best Type 2 remission resource on the internet at this time: Prof Roy Taylor Interview

PerSpinasAdAstra

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May 3, 2024

#7,470

The Notorious B.I.G - Hypnotize - 1997

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92 mmol/L)
Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6. Triglyceride 9.11 mmol/L.
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol. Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4. Triglyceride 1.55 mmol/L
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol. Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3. Triglyceride 1.2 mmol/L.
Sept 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day
Sept 18th 2024 - Hba1c: 34 mmol/mol. Weight 67.8 Kg, BMI 23.5. Triglyceride 1.07 mmol/L.
Oct to Dec - Went off the rails eating and drinking far too much, gained weight rapidly.
Dec 19th 2024 - HbA1c 36 mmol/mol. Weight 72.4 Kg, BMI 24.9. Triglyceride 1.7 mmol/L.
Jan 7th 2025 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 500mg Metformin per day.

Back to losing weight to get triglycerides down and trying to build muscle mass.
Single best Type 2 remission resource on the internet at this time: Prof Roy Taylor Interview

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 3, 2024

#7,471

Nick Drake - Northern Sky - 1970

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92 mmol/L)
Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6. Triglyceride 9.11 mmol/L.
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol. Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4. Triglyceride 1.55 mmol/L
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol. Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3. Triglyceride 1.2 mmol/L.
Sept 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day
Sept 18th 2024 - Hba1c: 34 mmol/mol. Weight 67.8 Kg, BMI 23.5. Triglyceride 1.07 mmol/L.
Oct to Dec - Went off the rails eating and drinking far too much, gained weight rapidly.
Dec 19th 2024 - HbA1c 36 mmol/mol. Weight 72.4 Kg, BMI 24.9. Triglyceride 1.7 mmol/L.
Jan 7th 2025 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 500mg Metformin per day.

Back to losing weight to get triglycerides down and trying to build muscle mass.
Single best Type 2 remission resource on the internet at this time: Prof Roy Taylor Interview

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 3, 2024

#7,472

Nick Drake - 'Cello Song - 1969

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92 mmol/L)
Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6. Triglyceride 9.11 mmol/L.
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol. Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4. Triglyceride 1.55 mmol/L
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol. Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3. Triglyceride 1.2 mmol/L.
Sept 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day
Sept 18th 2024 - Hba1c: 34 mmol/mol. Weight 67.8 Kg, BMI 23.5. Triglyceride 1.07 mmol/L.
Oct to Dec - Went off the rails eating and drinking far too much, gained weight rapidly.
Dec 19th 2024 - HbA1c 36 mmol/mol. Weight 72.4 Kg, BMI 24.9. Triglyceride 1.7 mmol/L.
Jan 7th 2025 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 500mg Metformin per day.

Back to losing weight to get triglycerides down and trying to build muscle mass.
Single best Type 2 remission resource on the internet at this time: Prof Roy Taylor Interview

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 5, 2024

#7,473

Johnny Cash - Hurt - 2002

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92 mmol/L)
Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6. Triglyceride 9.11 mmol/L.
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol. Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4. Triglyceride 1.55 mmol/L
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol. Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3. Triglyceride 1.2 mmol/L.
Sept 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day
Sept 18th 2024 - Hba1c: 34 mmol/mol. Weight 67.8 Kg, BMI 23.5. Triglyceride 1.07 mmol/L.
Oct to Dec - Went off the rails eating and drinking far too much, gained weight rapidly.
Dec 19th 2024 - HbA1c 36 mmol/mol. Weight 72.4 Kg, BMI 24.9. Triglyceride 1.7 mmol/L.
Jan 7th 2025 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 500mg Metformin per day.

Back to losing weight to get triglycerides down and trying to build muscle mass.
Single best Type 2 remission resource on the internet at this time: Prof Roy Taylor Interview

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 5, 2024

#7,474

Aphex Twin - Alberto Balsam - Date unknown (1990 - 1994)

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92 mmol/L)
Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6. Triglyceride 9.11 mmol/L.
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol. Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4. Triglyceride 1.55 mmol/L
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol. Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3. Triglyceride 1.2 mmol/L.
Sept 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day
Sept 18th 2024 - Hba1c: 34 mmol/mol. Weight 67.8 Kg, BMI 23.5. Triglyceride 1.07 mmol/L.
Oct to Dec - Went off the rails eating and drinking far too much, gained weight rapidly.
Dec 19th 2024 - HbA1c 36 mmol/mol. Weight 72.4 Kg, BMI 24.9. Triglyceride 1.7 mmol/L.
Jan 7th 2025 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 500mg Metformin per day.

Back to losing weight to get triglycerides down and trying to build muscle mass.
Single best Type 2 remission resource on the internet at this time: Prof Roy Taylor Interview

Satan’s little helper

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May 6, 2024

#7,475

Raw. But sometimes these guys hit the spot. Live.

Satan’s little helper

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May 6, 2024

#7,476

Then I saw this? This is what this band gloriously do.

Last edited: May 6, 2024

Contused

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May 8, 2024

#7,477

Led Zeppelin — Out On The Tiles

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snowball12

Well-Known Member

May 8, 2024

#7,478

Springsteen...I'm on fire

s'nic

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May 29, 2024

#7,479

Driving home today and this came on the radio. An oldie now, but it hit how incredibly relevant it still is today (especially with the current Israel/Gaza and Russia/Ukraine conflicts)

People are people. The nicest people are those with kind hearts and minds.
Any baked goods I post can be easily reduced further in carbs by making them with artificial sweeteners

Dislikes hostility from armchair warriors

HbA1c: Feb 2025 - 39 .... 2024 - Jan 42, Aug 40
BMI: Feb 2025 - 21.62 ..... 2024: Jan - 29.7, Oct - 22.6 .... Feb 2021 - 34.9
eGFR: 2025: feb - 49 ....... 2024: jan - 46.2, jul - 53.7 ..... 2023: aug - 50.6, sep - 44.7 .... 2021: 3 may - 55, 7 may - 77
2025 Feb - cholesterol 4.6, triglycerides 0.9, non HDL cholesterol 2.8 mmol/L
2024 Jan - cholesterol 7.7, triglycerides 2.4, non HDL cholesterol 5.9 mmol/L, July - cholesterol 4.4, triglycerides 1.1, non HDL cholesterol 3.0

2 Feb 2024 diagnosed prediabetic, high triglycerides & cholesterol and ckd (stage 3a). I also have atelectasis, ectopic heartbeat (PVC) and pulsatile tinnitus (constantly)
Sep 2024 GP confirmed beta blockers are contributing to bradycardia and low BP. Confirmation from GP - I have Focal Fatty Liver.
Oct 2024 Presented observations to GP. My big weight loss may have worsened bradycardia, low BP and caused additional heart disturbances. A meds change improved my low BP and my heart disturbances but my weight loss is paused until I can improve my resting heart rate.
Mar 2025 - Have lost another 6 lb. My resting heart rate hit it's slowest in january, and at present seems to be increasing in response to the strategies I've been using.

Working on reduced carb (not low carb) recipes for muffins/biscuits/tarts etc without using nut flours or artificial sweeteners. The website website sugarfreelondoner has specifically low carb recipes.
At present many of my recipes are experimental. I'm not using nut flours or artificial sweetener, I am adapting recipes to be lower in carbs & lower in saturated fats than those sold in shops.
I bake small batches. The muffins can generally be frozen for up to 3 months when wrapped well.
I need cake and biscuits in my life! For me treats help increase my adherence to healthy eating, and I factor their carbs/fats into my daily food.

s'nic

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May 29, 2024

#7,480

The wow feeling of the relevance of the black eyed peas song reminded me of the first time I heard this one (also while driving home years ago).
It went from 'never heard this before' straight onto my must play list. i love his voice too.

People are people. The nicest people are those with kind hearts and minds.
Any baked goods I post can be easily reduced further in carbs by making them with artificial sweeteners

Dislikes hostility from armchair warriors

HbA1c: Feb 2025 - 39 .... 2024 - Jan 42, Aug 40
BMI: Feb 2025 - 21.62 ..... 2024: Jan - 29.7, Oct - 22.6 .... Feb 2021 - 34.9
eGFR: 2025: feb - 49 ....... 2024: jan - 46.2, jul - 53.7 ..... 2023: aug - 50.6, sep - 44.7 .... 2021: 3 may - 55, 7 may - 77
2025 Feb - cholesterol 4.6, triglycerides 0.9, non HDL cholesterol 2.8 mmol/L
2024 Jan - cholesterol 7.7, triglycerides 2.4, non HDL cholesterol 5.9 mmol/L, July - cholesterol 4.4, triglycerides 1.1, non HDL cholesterol 3.0

2 Feb 2024 diagnosed prediabetic, high triglycerides & cholesterol and ckd (stage 3a). I also have atelectasis, ectopic heartbeat (PVC) and pulsatile tinnitus (constantly)
Sep 2024 GP confirmed beta blockers are contributing to bradycardia and low BP. Confirmation from GP - I have Focal Fatty Liver.
Oct 2024 Presented observations to GP. My big weight loss may have worsened bradycardia, low BP and caused additional heart disturbances. A meds change improved my low BP and my heart disturbances but my weight loss is paused until I can improve my resting heart rate.
Mar 2025 - Have lost another 6 lb. My resting heart rate hit it's slowest in january, and at present seems to be increasing in response to the strategies I've been using.

Working on reduced carb (not low carb) recipes for muffins/biscuits/tarts etc without using nut flours or artificial sweeteners. The website website sugarfreelondoner has specifically low carb recipes.
At present many of my recipes are experimental. I'm not using nut flours or artificial sweetener, I am adapting recipes to be lower in carbs & lower in saturated fats than those sold in shops.
I bake small batches. The muffins can generally be frozen for up to 3 months when wrapped well.
I need cake and biscuits in my life! For me treats help increase my adherence to healthy eating, and I factor their carbs/fats into my daily food.