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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I am on a diet due to the fact I am high risk of diabetes type 2.

Has anyone got any suggestions of tasty meals I can make that will also help me lose weight.

Yes I know there is weight watchers the only thing that has done has made my pocket lighter

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I am on a diet due to the fact I am high risk of diabetes type 2.

Has anyone got any suggestions of tasty meals I can make that will also help me lose weight.

Yes I know there is weight watchers the only thing that has done has made my pocket lighter "

Try slimming world instead, their red plan is low carb. Or buy a good book - the South Beach one is very moderate and suitable for controlling insulin resistance.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am on a diet due to the fact I am high risk of diabetes type 2.

Has anyone got any suggestions of tasty meals I can make that will also help me lose weight.

Yes I know there is weight watchers the only thing that has done has made my pocket lighter

Try slimming world instead, their red plan is low carb. Or buy a good book - the South Beach one is very moderate and suitable for controlling insulin resistance."

Ok thank you will give that a go and see how I get on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hey , got no food surgestions for you , sorry; my daily diet would is a bag of shite , but I just wanted to wish you good luck,

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

homemade soup

broth mix

stock cube

potatos

suede

carrots

celery or onion

good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As long as your current diet is okay in terms of macros (eg you're not down the chippy every day), then just cut down on portion sizes. It's easier than retraining yourself to eat differently.

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By *ucyhenry69Couple
over a year ago

Hampton

Slimming world is a very good diet. Have a look at the menu's and see what you think.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I recommend slimming world u don't have to cut down on portion size if yr a big eater like me, I followed it for a yr was far from strict with myself and still lost 3stone, I don't follow it like I should now but have still managed to maintain the original weight loss

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By *ucyhenry69Couple
over a year ago

Hampton

Depending on how much weight you have to lose your GP might be able to to refer you to Slimming world on the NHS.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I've stopped drinking fat boys and now on diet stopped taking sugar in tea and cut down on sugar in coffee by one spoon so hopefully things will start to go in the right direction oh and doing lots of exercise.

Thank you for the good lucks

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I've stopped drinking fat boys and now on diet stopped taking sugar in tea and cut down on sugar in coffee by one spoon so hopefully things will start to go in the right direction oh and doing lots of exercise.

Thank you for the good lucks

Steer clear of diet etc it is no good for you as sweetners are worse than sugar try soda water with a drop of lime cordial

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Thank you for the good lucks

Be careful of aspartame if you drink a lot of diet . It's thought that aspartame may make it more difficult for some people to lose weight.

Most brand name diet soft drinks contain aspartame.

Asda own brand diet drinks mostly use sucralose instead, as do some other supermarket own brands (but not those from Tesco).

It may not affect you but it's worth baring in mind.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

*bearing in mind

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By *rsIdiotWoman
over a year ago

Bedworth

"I am on a diet due to the fact I am high risk of diabetes type 2.

Has anyone got any suggestions of tasty meals I can make that will also help me lose weight.

Yes I know there is weight watchers the only thing that has done has made my pocket lighter

Try slimming world instead, their red plan is low carb. Or buy a good book - the South Beach one is very moderate and suitable for controlling insulin resistance."

Slimming world don't do red and green any more, it's called extra easy instead. I've been with them for three weeks, there is nothing in the literature which mentions red or green.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

Suggest looking up ketogenic diet - low in carbs but allows more protein and fat and it is now even recommended by some (forward thinking) GPs.

You won't go hungry and weightloss is steady but you might have to go easy on caffeine. I agree with what has been said about artificial sweeteners - they might slow weight loss and might have some unkown long term side effects.

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you everyone for your amazing advice and will cut out the diet drinks as well time to get a diet plan together

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Swap potatoes for cauli x im on sw and done about 14 stone it does work xx and good luck xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also keep the calories below 2500, would suggest around 1700.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Also keep the calories below 2500, would suggest around 1700."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At the start of this year I was a size 14 and weighed 13 stone I'm now a size 10 and 10 stone. I lost it in 3 months.

What worked for me was minimising my carb, sugar and fat intake. Replacing things like cooking oil with coconut oil and eating clean (high protein lots of fresh fruit and veg as well as lean meat and lots of fish). I also started making smoothies and juices to up my vitamin intake. Healthy needn't be tasteless. So liven food up with spices and herbs to give it a great taste.

Hope this helps

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By *CoastFunMan
over a year ago

Southampron

Just eat as clean as possible. Avoid anything in packets / jars etc as these will in general have higher sugar or fat content than if you made the food yourself. Buy fresh and cook as fresh as possible. Limit sugar intake to recommended levels or less. Make sure you burn more cals that you ingest. That should do it

If you do it this way then you haven't had to follow any diet plans etc you've just changed your habits and lifestyle. It'll be easier to stick with in the long run. Once you've made homemade pizza and curry you'll never look back anyway

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Thank you for the good lucks

Buy the green life and get stevia sweeteners for your tea/coffee. no sugar and no dodgy chemical sweeteners

I use it since ive lost weight although you best check it out for the diabetes aspect to make sure it's ok x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I currently have gestational diabetes

My diet consists of dust, gravel and a sprinkling of sweet. F. A

Literally

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am on a diet due to the fact I am high risk of diabetes type 2.

Has anyone got any suggestions of tasty meals I can make that will also help me lose weight.

Yes I know there is weight watchers the only thing that has done has made my pocket lighter

Try slimming world instead, their red plan is low carb. Or buy a good book - the South Beach one is very moderate and suitable for controlling insulin resistance.

Slimming world don't do red and green any more, it's called extra easy instead. I've been with them for three weeks, there is nothing in the literature which mentions red or green."

No they scrapped the red and green diets years ago

I go to slimming world I like the diet it's worked for me so far

I can't honestly say I'm never hungry but less so that other diets I've tried

you can also follow it online you don't need to pay weekly fees if money is an issue, I prefer going to class though as knowing somebody is going to see my weight every week helps me stick to it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am on a diet due to the fact I am high risk of diabetes type 2.

Has anyone got any suggestions of tasty meals I can make that will also help me lose weight.

Yes I know there is weight watchers the only thing that has done has made my pocket lighter "

I once heard a specialist say that Curries and Chillies were good, because of their effect on the metabolism, they burn of more calories than they provide. Worth checking, especially if you like spicy grub. Another tip I got was, if you exercise in the morning, only eat and apple before hand, because you body will use it up in no time, and then start using up reserves ( mostly fat ), again check it out. Good luck to you mate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't crash diet.. never work long term

Change all your eating habits.. check fat salt etc content in foods.. smaller portions.. loads you can do

snacks are my downfall.. rice cakes, seeds nuts, fruit should always be in the house for them needy times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm type2 also,no sweets,biscuits cakes.don't drink any fizzy pop or the like portion sizes and plentybof leafy greens

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Keep your portions smaller than they used to be.

Never ever stuff yourself. You should finish a meal feeling that you could have had another couple of bites.

Cut down on anything unhealthy (no need to list them as everyone knows: processed food, fried food, things that are basically made of flour and butter such as pastries and pies, soft drinks, alcohol, chips, candy etc).

And finally try not to eat after 6pm. You should go to bed feeling hungry. If you're absolutely desperate (because your stomach is not used to being empty) then drink water or sugarless infusions (eg camomile tea).

There is no other way to do it. You must consume fewer calories than those needed for your daily activity in order to lose weight and this means eating differently and eating less.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good Luck! I've been doing a low carb diet and walking every morning for the last few weeks and it seems to be working for me. I have lost much weight yet but can already see a difference in my waist line; in fact, I bought a size smaller jeans last weekend

My hubby, Buddha, has been doing low carb for a few months now and has lost over 30 pounds...and he didn't even give up beer!

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Get the diabetes UK cook book ... Loads of tasty recipes in there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Keep your portions smaller than they used to be.

Never ever stuff yourself. You should finish a meal feeling that you could have had another couple of bites.

There is no other way to do it. You must consume fewer calories than those needed for your daily activity in order to lose weight and this means eating differently and eating less."

I've lost over 7 stone on slimming world and I always have my evening meal after 10 pm when I get home

they told me so long as stick to your daily allowance you can eat when you like

I'm my experience if you go to bed hungry your going to wake up starving and a bowl of cereal just will not cut it

if I'm hungry I eat I just eat different things than what I used to before I lost weight

to me weight loss is just basic maths, you burn more out than you put in, if I have eaten all I'm allowed for the day and in the evening I'm hungry I just get the tread mill out for half hour, have a run then have a light meals, it works for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am on a diet due to the fact I am high risk of diabetes type 2.

Has anyone got any suggestions of tasty meals I can make that will also help me lose weight.

Yes I know there is weight watchers the only thing that has done has made my pocket lighter "

And weight watchers will not re-educate your body to get off sugar....nearly all their own brand low fat stuff is still laden with sugar!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Keep your portions smaller than they used to be.

Never ever stuff yourself. You should finish a meal feeling that you could have had another couple of bites.

There is no other way to do it. You must consume fewer calories than those needed for your daily activity in order to lose weight and this means eating differently and eating less."

And of course exercise....

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I changed my whole life, my thought process where food is concerned.

Now I just eat enough to keep me going.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am on a diet due to the fact I am high risk of diabetes type 2.

Has anyone got any suggestions of tasty meals I can make that will also help me lose weight.

Yes I know there is weight watchers the only thing that has done has made my pocket lighter "
diets have end by dates,healthy eating and some exercise and the wieght will fall off.5 stone lighter since december and no longer need diabetis tablets.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I once heard a specialist say that Curries and Chillies were good, because of their effect on the metabolism, they burn of more calories than they provide."

Never heard so much crap in my life...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am on a diet due to the fact I am high risk of diabetes type 2.

Has anyone got any suggestions of tasty meals I can make that will also help me lose weight.

Yes I know there is weight watchers the only thing that has done has made my pocket lighter diets have end by dates,healthy eating and some exercise and the wieght will fall off.5 stone lighter since december and no longer need diabetis tablets."

Excellent! Exactly the way it should be

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Have a good look at packaging .. Loads of sugar in supposedly good for you low fat foods like yogurt .. Cook in sauces also have loads of sugar so check labels

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Oh, I'm no longer diabetic and just stand the same chance of getting it in old age as anyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have a good look at packaging .. Loads of sugar in supposedly good for you low fat foods like yogurt .. Cook in sauces also have loads of sugar so check labels"

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By *randmrsminxyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

Still having spag boll , curry , egg sausage and chips . And lost eight kgs in last 2 months . Always cook fresh never buy frozen meals . again look at the sugars rammed into them .

Given up sugar , looking at items we buy , say your fat free yogurt rammed with sugar . no bread in the week , no lunch in the week and 3 bickys with my evening cuppa (rich tea) but not after 8 in the evening Was 104 kg now 96

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Totally agree!!!

Not everyone had your self discipline though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Plenty of helpful advice alreDyw posted good luck with diet buddy

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By *CoastFunMan
over a year ago

Southampron

"I am on a diet due to the fact I am high risk of diabetes type 2.

Has anyone got any suggestions of tasty meals I can make that will also help me lose weight.

that's awesome. Sadly I've seen first hand what diabetes can end up resulting in so will always try help those turn things around whilst they can. And 5 stone, that's also some serious weight loss, I hope the healthier life style doesn't end up boring you and you continue the way you have been until you achieve you aim

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am on a diet due to the fact I am high risk of diabetes type 2.

Has anyone got any suggestions of tasty meals I can make that will also help me lose weight.

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Ishould have made my wee slogan a bit clearer,diets have end by dates,healthy eating is for life,eat as much of the right stuff as you can.I have a new lease of life with loads of energy,my biggest drawback was trying to find the right things to eat,that was my biggest challenge.my biggest mistake was not eating enough to exercise.hope this helps anyone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aceface I have looked at your body shape and gluten and dairy free will help you. Especially the gluten free. Don't be closed minded give it a go.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Still having spag boll , curry , egg sausage and chips . And lost eight kgs in last 2 months . Always cook fresh never buy frozen meals . again look at the sugars rammed into them .

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