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Thanks Amy, well done on sticking with the habits. Hope things settle for you soon.

Jx

Hi Soprano, Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear that you're holding steady and doing well. Great work and keep it up! All the best, WIN

Just now reading about your fantastic lab results, Soprano. Very nice, very satisfying to have that solid scientific assurance you're doing the right thing for yourself. Encouraging!

Thanks both

Jx

My weight is now back to my lowest ever as an adult. Really pleased, I intend losing a little more, being moderate with alcohol and when my back eases exercising to build muscle.

I am hoping to reduce my Hba1c further in March, no panic but with Christmas looming I don't want to slide backwards!

Hope everyone doing ok

Jx

Soprano, that is totally wicked! Great work! All the best, WIN

HI Soprano,

Congrats on the AIC numbers and the weight loss! It's so nice to get confirmation that what you are doing is working AND making you healthier!

Hi Soprano, that is awesome news! Well done!

Thanks all

Jx

Hi, how are you doing lately?

It has been super quiet around here. I hope folks can start popping in more often. Everyone here is so so nice.

Hi Both

Thanks for checking in. I got derailed over Christmas and have put 2 or 3 pounds on!

Struggling to find my groove again. I am also feeling the pressure of a looming HbA1c test at the end of March.

I am sure things will improve soon

Jx

Soprano wrote: Tue Feb 17, 2026 5:53 am Hi Both

Thanks for checking in. I got derailed over Christmas and have put 2 or 3 pounds on!

Struggling to find my groove again. I am also feeling the pressure of a looming HbA1c test at the end of March.

I am sure things will improve soon

Jx

Hang in there, Soprano!! I hope your test goes super super well!

Thank you x

Hang in there, Soprano!

Thanks Amy

Yesterday felt like a better day.

Jx

Hi Soprano, It's great to see you back. I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling to get back into the groove but I'm sure you're on the right track. Just keep at it and it will get easier. Wishing you all the best, WIN

Thanks Win

Jx

I am sorry to hear you got derailed over Christmas. I can relate though! It's so hard to get back into routine. But small steps, you got this!

Thanks Ellis

Hi Soprano, I'm checking in to see how you're doing. I hope you're doing well. All the best, WIN

Thanks Win, much appreciated, good to see you posting.

I'm doing fine, feel like I am in the groove again.

Fingers crossed I can lose a little more.

My next blood test will be end of March

Jx

Soprano wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2026 6:50 pm Thanks Win, much appreciated, good to see you posting.

I'm doing fine, feel like I am in the groove again.

Fingers crossed I can lose a little more.

My next blood test will be end of March

Jx

You've got this!!!!!

Thank you Sammy

Back down to 9st 2.8lbs

Soprano wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 7:26 am Back down to 9st 2.8lbs

Huzzah!!! Go you! That's incredible progress.

Thanks x

Woo hoo! Well done, Soprano!

Thank you, taken a while to get back in the groove I had before Christmas

Crazy how the holidays can throw us off track

Good going!

I have yet to get back on track from end-of-year shenanigans, and it's mid-March!

Dandelion wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 9:40 pm Good going!

I have yet to get back on track from end-of-year shenanigans, and it's mid-March!

It's so hard isn't it, just keep trying, mine just suddenly clicked in to place.

Jx

Hi Soprano! Im so glad to hear that you managed to get back into your groove! That can be so incredibly difficult! (Im still working on mine) But its amazing when it clicks! Good for you!

Hi soprano - Congrats on getting back into the groove! Good, healthy habits are so easy to drop out of and so tough to build back to, so your course-correction is inspiring. Be proud! And continue posting so we can support you. All the best, WIN

Thanks Win and Pink.

I had my blood test today so will know in a couple of days if I have maintained normal blood sugar.

Jx

I hope the results of the blood sugar test come out well!!

Thank you

Fingers crossed for good lab results, Soprano!

Gutted, result was 48 which means I will be confirmed type 2 diabetic.

Nurse appointment in couple of weeks to discuss

Jx

Soprano wrote: Thu Mar 26, 2026 12:03 pm Gutted, result was 48 which means I will be confirmed type 2 diabetic.

Nurse appointment in couple of weeks to discuss

Jx

Oh, Soprano, I am so sorry to hear that!!! I'm sure that they will be able to help you manage this. Please hang in there and don't lose heart!!

Thanks Sammy

Jx

Oh no! I totally understand that you're gutted You've worked hard to stay out of those numbers. I hope that you get the support you need to manage it well. Hugs xxx ooo

Thanks Amy

I am so sorry to hear your test results.

Thanks, I'm still coming to terms with it. I have appointment with the nurse later April to discuss

Jx

I am so sorry to hear this, Soprano! I hope you get the help to bring the number down!

Thanks Ellis


Jx

My weight reached an all time low today. 9st 1lb.

I'd be happy at that weight except for my blood sugars so will try lose a few more pounds till I get it sorted.

I definitely feel back in the groove and I don't know about you but feel like I'm in weight loss mode. Just physically there is a recognisable shift in how I feel when I'm losing weight.


Jx

The body does feel different when it's in weight loss mode, right? I know I'm maintaining right now, but I super hope I can get back into weight loss mode soon. I wish you all the luck with your blood sugars. That can be so tiring and hard to manage, but I know you'll do great!!

Congratulations on the milestone! So nice to hear you're feeling back in the groove, too. May that continue for you until you get the blood sugars into a good range!

Hi Soprano - I'm sorry about your disappointing blood sugar test; I know that is a disheartening blow. But congratulations on hitting a new weight loss low and (perhaps even more importantly) feeling in the weight loss groove. Blood sugar control can be difficult but I know you can do it. I'm sending you all the best wishes, WIN

Thank you

Congrats on the all time low! That must feel good despite the blood sugars. I also feel like I am in weight loss mode. I hope we can continue this!

Ellis wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2026 2:22 pm Congrats on the all time low! That must feel good despite the blood sugars. I also feel like I am in weight loss mode. I hope we can continue this!

It feels good doesn't it

My lowest ever recorded weight this morning 9st 0.6lbs

I am hitting 16:8 TRE reasonably consistently but not every day.

I eat 2 meals and if needed a snack which would be a handful raw nuts or some dark chocolate.

I eat low carb but not keto.

Exercise is getting consistent. Walk the dog 2 or 3 times a day yoga, Pilates or some resistance training but not every day. I find I respond better if I have rest days.

Jx

Way to go Soprano!!! You are smashing it!!

Thanks, we go away for a couple of nights tomorrow so not expecting to lose anymore for a few days

Maintenance will do me

Jx

Soprano, great news! Well done!

Enjoy your trip

That's amazing! You must feel so proud! I am so jealous, I would love to be under 60 kg.

Thanks both @Ellis just keep plodding on you'll get there

I actually weighed in at exactly 9st this morning
So close to hitting an 8!

Maybe in next couple of weeks.

Hope you all had a fab weekend

Jx

That's incredible, Soprano!!! I'm so proud of you. Well done.

Soprano, you are doing so well! Congratulations! I hope you enjoyed your trip. All the best, WINhappy

Wow, that's amazing! You are doing so well! May I ask what your height is?

Of course 5ft 4

Looks like you're doing great,Soprano!

Ladies

I am so excited to share my weight today. After hovering at 9st 0.x lbs for a couple of weeks I have weighed in at 8st 13.2 this morning. I have never seen an 8 stone on my scale.

That's without sticking to my usual clean 16hr overnight fast.

Whilst No s was an important part of my journey I don't follow the format exactly anymore.

I would encourage everyone to put health above weight loss for vanity because it has been that more than anything that has kept me going.

I'm 62 I don't want to wind up weak and frail with a list of ailments as long as my arm all caused ultimately by poor diet and lack of exercise.

I have suffered my share of eating disorder, being unhappy and overweight, anxiety and depression.

But I can say, mentally and physically I am probably in my best shape ever

Just don't give up, take some time to look at what is on your plate and also really taste it! I actually found that when I ate slowly with concentration for a time a lot of the so called treats actually didn't even taste nice and left me feeling awful afterwards. When I eat non processed whole foods I feel so much better physically and mentally.

I don't ever feel deprived these days. The food industry condition us to crave their products with all the additives.

Take some time to taste and then find your own treats

I'm rooting for you all!!

I think I'm going to aim for 8st 7 by next blood test and hopefully I'll have turned my blood sugars around.

Jx

That is incredible, Soprano!!! I'm sure you are feeling super proud and pleased with yourself -- as you should! That's so incredible. Thank you for your wise words of wisdom!!

Way to go!!!!! So glad you finally got to see that "8" pop up on your scale! Love your advice. I love processed food,and am working on changing that. It is addictive! I discovered "clean fasting" not too long ago. I don't do it perfectly but I think it's great. Wish I had known about it years ago when I was trying intermittent fasting.

MaggieMae wrote: Fri May 01, 2026 1:25 pm Way to go!!!!! So glad you finally got to see that "8" pop up on your scale! Love your advice. I love processed food,and am working on changing that. It is addictive! I discovered "clean fasting" not too long ago. I don't do it perfectly but I think it's great. Wish I had known about it years ago when I was trying intermittent fasting.

I do really think part of our cravings are because our bodies are not getting the nutrients we need from the processed food.

Clean fasting is quite liberating and has helped me a lot.

Jx

8st 12.6 this morning

Yesterday I had my usual Sunday breakfast of grilled 1 butchers thin pork sausage, 2 X back bacon, 1 slice black pudding (love the Waitrose ones), fried egg, tomato and mushrooms washed down with proper black coffee. We were both hungry so ate around 9.30 10ish

Wasn't hungry again till late afternoon but was peckish so had small cup chicken bone broth, I'm trying to drink this for the collagen and a small handful of nuts.

Dinner around 6pm was minced venison in a home made Italian style tomato sauce with broccoli and fresh basil served with homemade cauliflower rice.

Cups of tea throughout the day as fancied

No cravings, totally satisfying

Jx

That breakfast sounds so great!! Sounds like you're doing awesome.

Wow, Soprano, congratulations for hitting that milestone and seeing that 8 on your scale! And thank you for sharing your insights. I agree with your thoughts on processed food, it is definitely engineered to be addictive, and it is not good for us.

I also think aiming for great health above is a much more sustainable goal.

Thanks for being a beacon for what is possible when we focus on good habits and whole healthy foods.