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Yeah Ive done all the fad diets in the past and I must admit I saw them as a kind of competition, for example I attended a Scottish Slimmers class in Musselburgh, it was a laugh and everyone supported each other whether you lost, put on or stayed the same.

Im competitive though and week in week out I was determined to beat everyones losses which I did most weeks, it was a win win for me, in fact I lost so much weight I was put forward for the annual awards to represent Musselburgh but I declined, I just enjoyed the competition.

Things eventually took a turn for the worst and mentally I couldnt get into the right frame of mind, I was so physically ill as a result of my diabetes that I knew I had to take a different approach to very much save my life.

These tablets, I see them as a chemical gastric band, theres no placebo effect to trick the mind. The tablet simply reacts to the receptors in your brain that tells you that you are hungry, to describe it a simpler way, this in turn reduces and slows down the gastric emptying effectively making you feel fuller without the need to continue stuffing your face.

Its not a magic bullet though and I still have to do my bit, I still have to watch my portion sizes as you would with any weight loss plan, also choosing healthier options, more protein and less carbs added with a sprinkle of exercise.
This rather resonates with me just now. I've been struggling mentally quite a bit lately and when that happens, I don't really eat well or take care of myself. As a T2 diabetic, that usually results in a spiral and I see my blood sugars regularly spiking or staying elevated, which further fuels my poor mental health.

I'm glad you're finding a way to tackle your issues! I don't think I'm eligible for a lot of the newer medications coming to market for diabetes treatment as I'm not your typical 'diagnosed later in life body-type'. I'm pretty healthy (BMI is considered 'normal') and fit (run relatively regularly), so I mostly just try and manage with diet/light medication. Some days are just darker/harder...