Well. Welcome to this thread.
You may be surprised why it is here or happy it is here. Then again: ‘You have got to be joking! Do you know what is wrong with me?’ may be your response.
This all began on the Extreme Fatigue thread. On there several people wanted and needed inspiration/incentive to get out and walk. Many people see the benefits of it in their life and to help on this; mad journey, train ride, rollercoaster ride and other positively rude words journey called Breast Cancer.
It is not a thread created to make anyone feel less than they do at present. It is not a thread that will set people against one another. Being competitive with yourself or a simple challenge to yourself is the point, but not a race against others is a key premis.
The idea is that you can do any of these or none:
Well here goes.
Either it will grow and blossom, with lots of lovely people benefiting. Or I will have egg all over my face – not for the first time in my chequered life and career.
Leolady – may be adding in the odd gallop to my walks.
PS if you don't like us don't be cruel.
D for Dog Dexter
WhatHappened!!!What an absolute STAR you are!!!So Well Done in keeping those numbers down!!
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{{{{ Thank You both moomy and Violetsniff}}}} - This means a lot to me. I think I was in a bad place, overweight, not moving, eating anything and everything, stress of not doing work = sleep and eat!! When I tested my urine and I had both ketones and glucose in my weeeeee all I could find was to call doctor or go straight to hospital 
- I have a lot to do, but somehow feel so long as I keep on top of this that I can get through this (I was on my way before lockdown and then everything went upside down - work stopped, it shouldn't as I still had mine to do and eating started. I know I have not beat this, I still have a lot to do, but.... I at least feel I can work though this - before, just seemed too much of an uphill struggle with no energy.
I'll still be about - just a little quieter till I'm on top of my paperwork arrrrghhhh..
Keep posting all the lovely photos - your all amazing - you really are.
Sending love and hugs xxxxx
Well Done WhatHappened numbers a lot healthier . You have done so well Proud of you .
When I was initially diagnosed type 2 I was given time to bring them under control firstly like you I cut out sugars and also tried to diet at same time ..very difficult but lost weight and got sugars down to 4.5 .
One of the things I was advised was to look at British heart foundation and diabetic on line and order some of their resources i.e. Swap charts and carb content also a really important one portion control .
I have more savoury tooth than sweet so one of swaps I still use is bread sticks instead of crisps also discovered vegetable crisps .
I also use slimming world recipes and tips to keep weight down but avoid the sugary ones .
One of the things I learnt was I wasn't eating enough sounds silly but if you eating right food you can eat more . Biggest change for me was no more cereal for breakfast . Egg ,bacon and crumpet for me then do not want to graze the rest of morning 
Once you feel more settled with numbers if you go to Gp diabetic nurse she can let you know where you are at . This doesn't mean drugs and insulin I don't use either of those but it will show you and nurse you are capable of controlling them with diet and exercise .
So pleased you can see/ feel the difference and getting on top of that pesky paperwork . Just think what you have to look forward to when this lockdown over .
Feeling on top of your work and healthy .
keep us up to date
Well,@Northerner,may I kick off with my W?
I just went as far as my neighbours actually..sorry didn’t walk far! But she has promised me some Wool so I took a little bit round to show her the colours I need for my project.(possible Warm jacket/cardi)
I am also making some Warm winter pyjamas out of an old fleece as it gets cold in my flat.
If I go for a walk in this horrid weather I will look for another Wxxx
