Health

I don’t know if you want advice or just a rant 🤣 but I did couch to 5k when I was on mat leave last time and plan on doing the same again this time round! I know it’s not for everyone but it helped me lose weight, gave me the occasional break and actually helped with my mental wellbeing! Might be worth trying something like this that’s not an all or nothing 💖

Have you asked the GP as when I was pre diabetic last year (not anymore) they signed me up to an app they provide call second nature which has a coach, other people you speak with, recipes etc and that was really helpful.

To be honest initially I'd focus on the food cos the exercise is a minimal part. Better food will give more energy and in turn motivation.

I would start with step count, set a reasonable target then when you reliably hit that increase the target. It makes a huge difference. It's encouraged me to get my toddler out on more walks and she loves them! I don't go OTT but on my exercise free days I make sure I hit at least 5000 steps. I do yoga at home, my toddler joins in. We recently got some weights that we do as a couple, we do workout videos together. I've joined an aerial yoga class which I love and go swimming once or twice a week. All this to say, the biggest factor is a calorie deficit. We got side plates to help with portion control, I plan all our meals on a spreadsheet and order the food to the house to avoid impulse buys, lots of veg, lots of fruit, lots of protein. I've lost nearly 30kg now.

That's such a shame they are being rubbish. Mine were great when I found out I was pre diabetic.

Personally I am currently doing calorie counting and really enjoying it. I prepare food on a Monday for the week so I can grab stuff. Personally prefer prepping ingredients so I can mix and match - makes it less boring

Try yoga with Adrienne, all free on YouTube 😊

I second yoga… I do an hour a day every day, even if I have to do it in 15 min stints- it’s amazing what it does for your complete wellbeing. As far as diet goes I eat what I want in moderation and small portions. I taught myself to recognise when I’m not hungry anymore whilst eating and stop. But for my portion control is key, I eat all my meals on a side plate and usually share the potion with my toddler so we will have half each of a portion of say chicken Kiev. For me it works because I eat a proper meal without overeating and choose food quality over quantity.
You need to find what works for you as well are all so different. And it’s super difficult if your spouse is a fussy eater because you tend to eat junk food or not eat anything proper at all.
I have friends and relatives who use wegovy and mounjaro and they say it’s amazing and helped with all their problems that come with obesity…

I reversed my type 2 diabetes diagnosis, it’s very possible. Firstly I started eating peanut butter by the spoonful, since peanut butter is a natural insulin regulator (also a good source of protein) and so is cinnamon.

Secondly I cut out sodas and anything white out of my diet, white bread, white sugar, any foods that have been bleached (as recommended by my endocrinologist), and lastly I started to get more active.

You could start walking around your neighborhood, or walking up and down the stairs if you have any in your home. Could start with 15min workouts, find ones you like or that are relatively easy and stick with those until you feel comfortable enough to advance further.

You could get a walking pad for at home and whenever you find yourself scrolling or watching tv etc just hop on the pad whilst doing it