Hi,
Day 1 =16stone 10ibs
I am a diabetic with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low thyroid and a fatty liver. The diabetes is also having an adverse impact on the health of my eyes.....
Previously, when I started such diets I had already had the voice in my head which talks about little cheats almost from the first second but not this time. I am following the vlcd to the letter, the idea being I can then tick the box that I will lose weight and become healthier and I can focus on other stuff.... why torment yourself with those head discussions.
I see my doctor on 21 Feb which means I have to provide bloods, urine a few days before which will then be my baseline.
My goals are: to run a 5km park run, to be off most if not all my medication (possibly need to stay on the thyroxine) and to start to wear high heels again! Always used to wear stilettoes but my feet have swollen and are fat! I'm 60 not much I can do about that but to thank God I made it and to hope this diet gives me many a more year..
It would be great if I could hear from others who are making the 'journey' - can't believe I said that, the word 'journey'!
Best wishes to all
Day 1 =16stone 10ibs
I am a diabetic with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low thyroid and a fatty liver. The diabetes is also having an adverse impact on the health of my eyes.....
Previously, when I started such diets I had already had the voice in my head which talks about little cheats almost from the first second but not this time. I am following the vlcd to the letter, the idea being I can then tick the box that I will lose weight and become healthier and I can focus on other stuff.... why torment yourself with those head discussions.
I see my doctor on 21 Feb which means I have to provide bloods, urine a few days before which will then be my baseline.
My goals are: to run a 5km park run, to be off most if not all my medication (possibly need to stay on the thyroxine) and to start to wear high heels again! Always used to wear stilettoes but my feet have swollen and are fat! I'm 60 not much I can do about that but to thank God I made it and to hope this diet gives me many a more year..
It would be great if I could hear from others who are making the 'journey' - can't believe I said that, the word 'journey'!
Best wishes to all
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