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Fellow frustrated here, after a slow and small weight loss I experienced 6lbs gain without any explanation. I've inched down since then. Remaining patient but methinks perhaps that I'm the exception to the rule. T2 controlled by diet and exercise. Signed up for the Ad Libitum challenge as a final sortie. The only strategy…

@Healthyvitamins, while I understand your desire to achieve your target I would urge you to think carefully before trying to lose any more body fat. From your photo you already appear to be pretty trim and going even leaner could have a detrimental effect on your longer term health.

The diagnosis of Diabetes can come as a shock to many people. The good news is that with a disciplined approach we can lead healthy and active lives. You've made a good start by trying to inform yourself. Information is power and you're doing exactly the right thing. If you haven't yet been allocated a diabetes education…

How did you arrive at your target? Raising your calorie target can help with your hunger issues. Another alternative strategy would be to consider a Lower carb approach as opposed to a lower calorie approach. All calories are not necessarily the same. Have a look at the lower carb forum and read over the various threads.…

Thank you Fit-Goat for a really informative link. The sub link to the LCHF guy was fascinating reading. The point that Prof Schofield made about the internet as an enabler of the alternative view rather that the view of the 'appointed one' was very refreshing and true as this support group clearly demonstrates.

Look at the announcement section of this group and follow the link to the Launch Pad. Read over the threads in this group which will answer most of your question. When you're ready to ask questions you will find lots of support here.

Wabmester and Fit_Goat have covered most of the bases. You may wish to google Ivor Cummins who has some really good stuff, having analysed countless research papers. He comes from an engineering background and his hard headed and practical approach should appeal to you.

Hi lubdub and David and welcome to this group. Take your time and read over the various threads which will answer some of your questions. When you're ready to ask questions you will hopefully find the support and encouragement you need to help you to a healthy and active life.

Hi, one of the really frustrating thing about Diabetes is that it's a very individual condition. What causes me to spike may leave you unaffected. It is therefore advisable to identify those foods which cause us to spike. The best way to do this is to test your blood sugar both before eating and about two hours after…

I've great respect for both DittoDan and Dragonwolf and the way they are changing their WOE but have been surprised at the tone of the exchange. I also understand that our US friends are happy with a robust exchange of views. As a Type 2 with an HBA1c in the region of 6 - 6.5 my understanding of Diabetes would be more in…

@she2cute you're absolutely right to urge caution with protein levels for people with kidney issues or potentially kidney issues. As I understood your post your were not advocating high protein but simply urging caution. Your position is certainly supported by people like Dr Ron Rosedale who would advocate a lower level of…

@GaleHawkins some of the helful information sources I have found are those by Jason Jung advocating an intersting approach to dealing with Insulin levels. Another interesting source was a series of interviews with Drs Rosedale, Westman and others by Shelly ??? listed under Me and My Diabetes. These interviews deal with a…

Hi Type 2 here, diagnosed 2011. Hoping that a lower carb approach will pay dividends. Jason Jung has some interesting lectures which I found helpful.

Hi Lisa, I recognise the temptation but one of the strengths of MFP is that it helps to keep us accountable. I haven't known people being given a hard time for eating beyong their limits. I would encourage you to enter all your food. Doing that will help you target problem areas.

@lizpitts thanks for posting this link which I found to be very interesting. I was disappointed in that Dr Jung did not go into more detail about the fasting element, but I suppose that is where he makes his living through consultation fees. His vindication of low carb eating was reassuring. While he didn't give details I…

Thanks again bacon for all your efforts to keep us updated. The work which you and the other mods do on our behalf is much appreciated.

@Sweets 1954. There's a common mindset, supported by cut and paste journalism that diabetes is a self inflicted condition caused by obesity. It's a classic chicken and egg situation. Our inability to process carbs means that we become fat storage machines and inevitably become overweight and then obese. Our inability to…

That seems pretty comprehensive to me, well done and much appreciated.

Have you tried explaining to your husband the complications which are likely if you do not get your blood glucose under control. There's lots of information on the net which he can read up on. One of the most important factors in determining success is the support we get from our nearest and dearest. Eating more healthily…

Hard lessons are often the ones which stick the longest. Having realised your error you are in a much stronger position. You know what you have to do and have proved that you have the determination to succeed. Welcome back and best wishes for your future success as an MFP logger.

One of the best foods for higher proteins and lower fat would be venison if that is available to you.

Hi Annie, I'm sure others will be able to give you some ideas for your perceived lack of progress. Like yourself I have not seen the progress others have. Your diary is not open so it's hard to comment. My only questions would be to check your macros. How did you do this? Have you used the calculator or simply used the…

As a relative newcomer to the group the work of the mods is greatly appreciated. If the aim was to make this forum Active, friendly and welcoming the result deserves an Alpha Plus as far as I am concerned.

You've obviously got a very well behaved browser, LOL

Hi Rev D and welcome to this group. Read over the various threads and get a feel for the site. Have a look at the resource list linked in the announcement section of this group. When you're ready to ask questions you will find lots of support and help in this group. I wish you well on your journey to a healthy and active…

Before following some of this advice I would urge you to read Gutsense which deals with a number of these issues.

Sorry but you may be unique in more ways than one. I currently aim for 1500 and often struggle to stay within that and hit my macros. I try to walk about 4-5 miles at least twice a week, weather permitting. Since starting LCHF my weight has actually increased but I'm sticking with it for now.

In the UK Blue Brie is widely available. It is also marketed in the English speaking world as Cambozola. President Choice Blue Brie:- 30 gm serving; Cals 70; Total Fat 4; Sat Fat 3; Carbs 70; Polysaturates,Monosaturates and Transfats all 0; Chol 15mg; Sodium 210 mg. For someone like yourself who likes to delve you may like…

That's a really good effort Aarch, well done.

Hi Sarah and welcome to the group. One of the really frustrating things about Diabetes is that it is a very individual condition. What causes a sugar spike for you may not cause me to spike. I would make two suggestions, buy a glucose meter and use it to identify any foods which cause you to spike. You can then avoid these…