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robynsnest Fri, Apr-14-17 21:30

3 lbs and counting
 
5 years later I am back to almost where I was, only older and now on meds for diabetes.... so disappointed in myself...
Focused on getting healthy, really. Hoping for some support :)

CaseyZee Sun, Apr-16-17 05:22

Keep moving forward, you can do this!

TaraMaiden Sun, Apr-16-17 06:16

Quote:
Originally Posted by robynsnest
5 years later I am back to almost where I was, only older and now on meds for diabetes.... so disappointed in myself...
Focused on getting healthy, really. Hoping for some support :)


robyn, you're not alone.
My H is the most "anti-diet" man you could think of. He had DTII for 10 years, and nothing I could say or do would be any motivation for him to consider doing something about it, other than taking meds - and even then, he wasn't religiously attentive or careful about taking them.

Now? He's lost 10kg. Entirely of his own volition. He's given up carbs and hasn't touched a single chocolate, cake, doughnut, cream cone, bun, biscuit or ounce of sugar in 2 months.

And he does love food, and all the sweet, treat sugary stuff.
But all it took for him to become motivated, was a chance article he read online, about how IF can kick DTII for good.
He hasn't looked back.
Sure, it's still a bit of an ordeal for him. The sacrifices he's made have been difficult for him to accept as lifestyle changes, rather than an intermediate remedy...

This week sees him determined to also kick his smoking habit.
Cigarettes are loaded with sugar, which is really what keeps smokers addicted - far more than the nicotine content ever could, on its own.
That's going to be huge for him as well.... but at £35+/week, it's going to be a saving worth going through, in more ways than one!

He's been overweight most of his adult life.
This is a huge turnaround for him. He's 55, and slimmer than I've ever seen him.

Trust me hun: If he can do it, I have no doubts you can. And will.

thud123 Sun, Apr-16-17 06:38

Didn't know that cigs might have sugar in them. It helps bring back the cool, refreshing flavor after the onslaught of pre-processing before they get all rolled up into convenient packs of 20 here in the USA. Interesting!

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296517/

Just Jo Sun, Apr-16-17 09:24

Welcome Back, robynsnest! :thup:

Don't be so hard on yourself! Truly if this were EASY we'd all be at goal, skipping merrily along the path of better health and normal weight our FIRST attempt at this... Nice dream huh?

One fact remains... as long as YOU never GIVE UP you'll be successful!

Wishing you heartfelt :heart: success on your journey to better health! :agree:

robynsnest Thu, Apr-20-17 21:50

Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Jo
Welcome Back, robynsnest! :thup:

Don't be so hard on yourself! Truly if this were EASY we'd all be at goal, skipping merrily along the path of better health and normal weight our FIRST attempt at this... Nice dream huh?

One fact remains... as long as YOU never GIVE UP you'll be successful!

Wishing you heartfelt :heart: success on your journey to better health! :agree:

Thank you for the kind words and the encouragement, it is much appreciated, slow but sure....


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