Aah, Karen... ❤ Don't beat yourself up. Make it about healthy eating rather than weight loss. I have spent most of my adult life dieting, trying to keep the weight off, regaining it... and do you know what? I'm still overweight! Conclusion - diets don't work! A few years ago I said "Enough!" And I decided I would just be the best I can be whilst living life as I want to. I do eat healthily anyway (fellow veggie here!) but not in a 'weight loss' way, I don't do junk food or takeaways, I work out 2-3 times a week, walk daily, don't smoke, drink little... but if I fancy a cake I have one. Guess what? I haven't ballooned, in fact I've lost a little bit of weight. I no longer obsess about food/weight - seriously it's liberating! I think I make better choices now knowing I'm not 'on a diet'. I'm just sharing my experience which may or may not be helpful. Take care and be kind to yourself Karen. You are so very much more than the size of your arse!!!! Xx
Yes, I’m right there with you! Needing to rein things back in, I’ve really fallen off plan for myself. I find it hardest when I’m at home all day, I’m much better when I’m at work. Good luck to us both!
I think you’re right to stop and reflect. It’s one thing knowing something but another actually putting it into practice. Something else is going on isn’t it? And you’re probably right to recognise the stress you’re feeling right now. You are not alone.❤
I know from years of dieting that your head definitely needs to be in the right place before you can move forward. I think the big change you have had in your working life will have had an impact on how you are feeling. Put things on hold until after you holiday & just relax & enjoy it xx
Morning Karen, very interesting & honest video which I really enjoyed. I’m 72 nearly 73 😱 & like you have suffered with my weight most of my life. Tried all sorts of diets in my time. I suffer from degenerative spine issues in my neck & lower back & also neuropathy chronic pain which affects my standing & walking for any length of time. For me, I listen to my body most of the time. I don’t eat anywhere near the amounts I used to, obviously not burning off the calories as I can’t exercise but I am also not going to deny myself pleasures, such as an ice cream or biscuits (see plural!) or chocolate bar. I am happy in my skin, I wish I was thinner, putting socks on would be easier 😂. So Karen, I wish you all the best in your efforts to get a grip to that naughty side of you that let’s you get carried away. Don’t be too hard on yourself you are a lovely person & most definitely an inspiration. Sorry for my ramblings but you did touch a nerve with me. Se you again soon ☺️🤗🌻😘
Karen I agree it’s so hard. As someone else has said I try to focus on healthy eating rather than weight loss. I also find not eating until lunch helps me but honestly I have tried literally everything. My body just seems to be happy where it is. Good luck hun, I appreciate your honesty. Remember to be kind to yourself xx
Oh Karen. Thank you for sharing this. I have struggled with my weight my whole life. I am with you as I need to exclude “naughty” foods as unfortunately if I eat them I definitely fall off the wagon 😢
Aaaw Karen ❤️I know exactly how you feel. All my adult life, I’ve been an emotional eater 😬Even dieting when I was slim…crazy. Most “diets” work though. At the moment I try to eat a Mediterranean Diet, eating only from 10am to 7pm, I’ve been ill and have a terminal condition( non-cancer). The only cure is lifestyle, keeping blood pressure stable, moderate exercise, and good diet,like you, I find it hard not too eat bad foods when I’m tired, bored, happy sad whatever! I wish you all the best getting back to it…definitely not easy🤷♀️Good luck with your friends book too, it’s worth a shot xx
Hello Karen, I've struggled with my weight and been a yo you dieter for years. I've lost just over 2 stone recently but I'm finding I'm falling back into bad habits, I love crisps and chocolate but I'm trying to get on top of it again, so can totally relate to how you're feeling. Goodluck with your journey hun xxx 🥰
I'm not a diabetic but what has worked for me ever since I was a chubby teenager and started eating sensibly when I was about 18: eat slowly and eat whatever you want but in MODERATION. I'm 61 now and weigh 11 stone.
Hi Karen, great honest video. I think most people struggle with any kind of diet / eating plan . I could not live without carbs, thats basically all I eat 🙈 Hope the dvd helps and enjoy your holiday ❤ xx
Karen I really enjoy your channel and a regular viewer .. I’m on holiday this week my eating is a little out of control .. But I’ve been around Mood Hoovers which is not good for my well being .. love your honesty .. I’m also a grazer .. with certain foods .. but im positive to back on track By Monday xx
Hi Karen, the struggle is real! I hear ya! As I too am struggling like mad with carbs …. I don’t eat sugar and haven’t since January due to being diagnosed with diabetes (I chose diet control over meds) and I’m so proud of cutting out sugar and boy it’s hard! 🤦♀️ but the carbs I had to add a little few back….. I understand how people can fall off the wagon mind … it’s gotta be hard not eating meat too…. Increase any protein you can and veg. Nuts are good but as you say are calorific too… we can’t bloody win eh! I chew a LOT of minty gum while I drink black weak tea lol 😂 I wish I could get back to being a size 10-12…. The diet wagon is relentless isn’t it. It’s about finding a new way of eating full stop without it being a “diet”. It’s refreshing to hear you talk about your diabetes…. Please feel free to reach out to me about this , maybe we could buddy up for food accountability and stuff…. Xx
Sorry to hear you’ve got diabetes Juelia, it’s a right pain! Well done on cutting out sugar. It would be so much easier if we could take a pill and not need food at all lol. Yes an accountability buddy up is a great idea xx
Aww Karen. Everything you say is me! . I am type 2 diabetic. I don't eat big portions but I am a grazer. I do weigh every Monday to keep track of my weight and to be honest I either gain a lb or lose a lb. I have about 2 stone to lose and I'd be happy. Within half hour of having my meal, I'm in the cupboard. Crisps are my downfall. Tried not buying them and biscuits but like you I'll find something! Then I'm still not happy. Been aldi today and the rubbish I've bought is ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, I do eat fruit, yoghurts, fresh food, salads but want, not need, the rubbish. Good luck, I'll be watching with interest xx
Hi Muriel ... I just love junk food lol. I think if I wasn't diabetic then I would be happy but it's such a pain having to think about what you're eating. Maybe we should go shopping with blinkers on lol xx
Hi karen, oh, I could so relate to your falling off the wagon and why we do it? I'm not really sure. I think a lot of it's boredom, and if things are not proving to be positive for us at that particular time, we'll turn to food. In my time like yourself, I have done every diet under the sun. At my heaviest, I was almost 14 stone and a size 20, and at my lightest, I was 9st 6llb and a size 10. Now I'm around 9st 10llbs and a size 12, but oh my word, do I have to work at it every single day to keep at that weight, and yes, I too fall off the wagon. But I will say that low carbs always has my back. It is the only healthy lifestyle that works for me, and when I'm doing it properly, it always works, and it works well. So karen jump back on that wagon and ride it well even if it's only to keep your diabetes in check that's worth its weight in gold. Good luck for next week, and have a lovely weekend. ❤ X
Thx Karen, if it wasn’t for the diabetes I probably wouldn’t worry about it but as you say I will get back on the wagon 😃. Hope you’re having a good weekend too xx
I totally get what you’re saying as I’m exactly the same. I lost two stones at Slimming World two years ago, and I’ve kept that off, but I cannot shift the rest. I have various health conditions and cannot exercise, and shifting any more weight has proved impossible. At the moment I’m not snacking, and I’m still maintaining my weight, but I can’t shift anymore. I’ve just had a breast cancer scare and had to have a biopsy, luckily I’m ok and I’m so relieved, it was five weeks of worry. I thought I’d lose weight during this time but I haven’t. I have type 2 diabetes, I don’t eat cake, sweets, choc or biscuits at all. So my problem is too many carbs and I know I’d be eating like a sparrow just to lose weight. I gave up nuts too and crisps and snacks. It’s incredibly hard to stick to a weight loss plan but I keep trying. Im going to give that book a go, on audible. It’s about changing my ways for the rest of my life. I love eating, I’ve had a great 60 plus years enjoying my food so why can’t I do this? The doctor says my life would be probably lengthened by low carb diet. It’s so difficult for me though. Im grateful for your honest videos thank you Karen and good luck. You have a real talent for you tube I know you’ll do really well. Have a lovely holiday 💕
Thank you for sharing your story and your experience, I totally understand, Ime the same, Ime not diabetic but have been on and off diets most of my life.. what is the answer? X
Omg it’s so hard , l tried to give up crisps and Pringles and it was harder than giving up smoking . I love food this is the problem . I have an under active thyroid which is controlled my meds so that’s fine . I’m exactly like that with food . I used to be under weight and was bullied for ,it now I’m over weight. I’ve never really dieted . Also because I’m on a tight budget rice and pasta are my main meals and that’s what the nurse at the GP told me to eat .
Crisps are my downfall Debbie! I'm not sure that GP's or nurses are really on board with the low carb diet ... hopefully it will filter through to them eventually. I have never smoked so that's one thing less for me to worry about lol x
Oh Karen I can so relate! I first went on a diet when I was 14 and under 8st! I have always been an emotional eater and turn to food for comfort when stressed, sad or bored. I hope the audio book works and sending all the every best - and have a fab holiday ❤❤❤❤
I have been fat all my life 14lb at 10 weeks old,I have never dieted,though I can’t tell you why,I’m now going to be 79 next week,and I’m still fat.I have been very lucky health wise,no diabetes,and no real problems,I have worked at jobs where I stood on my feet all day,I was forcibly retired when COVID struck,as my employer closed his business,and at 75 who was going to employ me.I hope you can continue on your weight loss journey,but remember every time you go off you diet the body hangs on to every bit of fat it can,because it thinks it is starving,that’s why when people go off their diet,they gain the weight back,and extra pounds,I worked with a dog rescue as a hobby,and the same thing happens to dogs that are under weight,you start to feed them normally,and they get fat.Have a good vacation.😊
Aah, Karen... ❤ Don't beat yourself up. Make it about healthy eating rather than weight loss. I have spent most of my adult life dieting, trying to keep the weight off, regaining it... and do you know what? I'm still overweight! Conclusion - diets don't work! A few years ago I said "Enough!" And I decided I would just be the best I can be whilst living life as I want to. I do eat healthily anyway (fellow veggie here!) but not in a 'weight loss' way, I don't do junk food or takeaways, I work out 2-3 times a week, walk daily, don't smoke, drink little... but if I fancy a cake I have one. Guess what? I haven't ballooned, in fact I've lost a little bit of weight. I no longer obsess about food/weight - seriously it's liberating! I think I make better choices now knowing I'm not 'on a diet'. I'm just sharing my experience which may or may not be helpful. Take care and be kind to yourself Karen. You are so very much more than the size of your arse!!!! Xx
Good advice Karen, I’m going to stop weighing myself for a while and just focus on feeling good. Thx for sharing xx
Thank you for your honesty, I know it’s a tough battle.... because I’m experiencing it too. So, I can totally relate to everything you’re saying.
Thanks so much for your comments, it is comforting to know that we're not alone in this x
Yes, I’m right there with you! Needing to rein things back in, I’ve really fallen off plan for myself. I find it hardest when I’m at home all day, I’m much better when I’m at work. Good luck to us both!
It seems a lot of people are in the same boat Christine - that must say something 😃 xx
I think you’re right to stop and reflect.
It’s one thing knowing something but another actually putting it into practice. Something else is going on isn’t it? And you’re probably right to recognise the stress you’re feeling right now.
You are not alone.❤
Thanks so much for watching Nina. It is very comforting to know we're not alone! xx
I know from years of dieting that your head definitely needs to be in the right place before you can move forward. I think the big change you have had in your working life will have had an impact on how you are feeling. Put things on hold until after you holiday & just relax & enjoy it xx
Thanks Judith ... yes I'm going to enjoy my holiday and get my head back into gear afterwards xx
And just enjoy yourself on holiday. Be kind to yourself. You are beautiful as the person you are.
Thanks so much Sharon xx
Morning Karen, very interesting & honest video which I really enjoyed. I’m 72 nearly 73 😱 & like you have suffered with my weight most of my life. Tried all sorts of diets in my time. I suffer from degenerative spine issues in my neck & lower back & also neuropathy chronic pain which affects my standing & walking for any length of time. For me, I listen to my body most of the time. I don’t eat anywhere near the amounts I used to, obviously not burning off the calories as I can’t exercise but I am also not going to deny myself pleasures, such as an ice cream or biscuits (see plural!) or chocolate bar. I am happy in my skin, I wish I was thinner, putting socks on would be easier 😂.
So Karen, I wish you all the best in your efforts to get a grip to that naughty side of you that let’s you get carried away. Don’t be too hard on yourself you are a lovely person & most definitely an inspiration.
Sorry for my ramblings but you did touch a nerve with me. Se you again soon ☺️🤗🌻😘
Hi Lynda - you're not rambling at all :-) I know what you mean about the socks ... cutting toe nails is a challenge too! Thanks for watching :-) xx
Thank you for your honesty. I agree with all you say. We are eating low carb, and it is not easy. Don’t be too hard on yourself.
Thanks Jean. I suppose nothing worthwhile is ever easy xx
Karen I agree it’s so hard. As someone else has said I try to focus on healthy eating rather than weight loss. I also find not eating until lunch helps me but honestly I have tried literally everything. My body just seems to be happy where it is. Good luck hun, I appreciate your honesty. Remember to be kind to yourself xx
Thx Julie, you’re right. I’ve decided not to weigh myself for a while so I don’t get so annoyed! Xx
Oh Karen. Thank you for sharing this. I have struggled with my weight my whole life. I am with you as I need to exclude “naughty” foods as unfortunately if I eat them I definitely fall off the wagon 😢
It's such a pain isn't it Jane ... hopefully we'll succeed eventually! xx
❤appreciate your journey and honesty
Thanks Debbie xx
Aaaw Karen ❤️I know exactly how you feel. All my adult life, I’ve been an emotional eater 😬Even dieting when I was slim…crazy. Most “diets” work though. At the moment I try to eat a Mediterranean Diet, eating only from 10am to 7pm, I’ve been ill and have a terminal condition( non-cancer). The only cure is lifestyle, keeping blood pressure stable, moderate exercise, and good diet,like you, I find it hard not too eat bad foods when I’m tired, bored, happy sad whatever! I wish you all the best getting back to it…definitely not easy🤷♀️Good luck with your friends book too, it’s worth a shot xx
Hi Susie - so sorry to hear about your terminal condition 🤗. It's a shame all the foods I like are the ones that are bad for me lol. xx
Appreciate your honesty, Geordie Grandma.
Thanks Sarah x
So relatable ❤ Hope the cbht video gives you some insight. Weightloss is such a personal journey
thanks Elaine, it can't hurt can it xx
Hello Karen,
I've struggled with my weight and been a yo you dieter for years. I've lost just over 2 stone recently but I'm finding I'm falling back into bad habits, I love crisps and chocolate but I'm trying to get on top of it again, so can totally relate to how you're feeling. Goodluck with your journey hun xxx 🥰
It’s such a pain not being able to eat what you want but well done on losing 2 stone that’s amazing. 💕 xx
Have a lovely holiday Karen. X
Thx Ann x
I'm not a diabetic but what has worked for me ever since I was a chubby teenager and started eating sensibly when I was about 18: eat slowly and eat whatever you want but in MODERATION. I'm 61 now and weigh 11 stone.
Thx for your comment Elzbieta, much appreciated x
Hi Karen, great honest video. I think most people struggle with any kind of diet / eating plan . I could not live without carbs, thats basically all I eat 🙈
Hope the dvd helps and enjoy your holiday ❤ xx
Thanks Jane :-) xx
Karen I really enjoy your channel and a regular viewer .. I’m on holiday this week my eating is a little out of control .. But I’ve been around Mood Hoovers which is not good for my well being .. love your honesty .. I’m also a grazer .. with certain foods .. but im positive to back on track By Monday xx
Hi Pam … love the term ‘mood hoovers’! Here’s to getting back on track xx
Hi Karen, the struggle is real! I hear ya! As I too am struggling like mad with carbs …. I don’t eat sugar and haven’t since January due to being diagnosed with diabetes (I chose diet control over meds) and I’m so proud of cutting out sugar and boy it’s hard! 🤦♀️ but the carbs I had to add a little few back….. I understand how people can fall off the wagon mind … it’s gotta be hard not eating meat too…. Increase any protein you can and veg. Nuts are good but as you say are calorific too… we can’t bloody win eh! I chew a LOT of minty gum while I drink black weak tea lol 😂 I wish I could get back to being a size 10-12…. The diet wagon is relentless isn’t it. It’s about finding a new way of eating full stop without it being a “diet”. It’s refreshing to hear you talk about your diabetes…. Please feel free to reach out to me about this , maybe we could buddy up for food accountability and stuff…. Xx
Sorry to hear you’ve got diabetes Juelia, it’s a right pain! Well done on cutting out sugar. It would be so much easier if we could take a pill and not need food at all lol. Yes an accountability buddy up is a great idea xx
Aww Karen. Everything you say is me! . I am type 2 diabetic. I don't eat big portions but I am a grazer. I do weigh every Monday to keep track of my weight and to be honest I either gain a lb or lose a lb. I have about 2 stone to lose and I'd be happy. Within half hour of having my meal, I'm in the cupboard. Crisps are my downfall. Tried not buying them and biscuits but like you I'll find something! Then I'm still not happy. Been aldi today and the rubbish I've bought is ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, I do eat fruit, yoghurts, fresh food, salads but want, not need, the rubbish. Good luck, I'll be watching with interest xx
Hi Muriel ... I just love junk food lol. I think if I wasn't diabetic then I would be happy but it's such a pain having to think about what you're eating. Maybe we should go shopping with blinkers on lol xx
@@GeordieGrandma or send somebody else to do our shopping lol x
Thought I'd have a coffee with your video...& some biscuits 😮
Lol 😂
Hahahahaha Linda :-)
Enjoy your holiday then get back into the diet . I’m struggling too since my holiday
Hi Maria I’m a follower enjoying your content x
It's not easy is it Maria ... especially when you're doing it publicly! x
Hi karen, oh, I could so relate to your falling off the wagon and why we do it? I'm not really sure. I think a lot of it's boredom, and if things are not proving to be positive for us at that particular time, we'll turn to food. In my time like yourself, I have done every diet under the sun. At my heaviest, I was almost 14 stone and a size 20, and at my lightest, I was 9st 6llb and a size 10. Now I'm around 9st 10llbs and a size 12, but oh my word, do I have to work at it every single day to keep at that weight, and yes, I too fall off the wagon. But I will say that low carbs always has my back. It is the only healthy lifestyle that works for me, and when I'm doing it properly, it always works, and it works well. So karen jump back on that wagon and ride it well even if it's only to keep your diabetes in check that's worth its weight in gold. Good luck for next week, and have a lovely weekend. ❤ X
Thx Karen, if it wasn’t for the diabetes I probably wouldn’t worry about it but as you say I will get back on the wagon 😃. Hope you’re having a good weekend too xx
I totally get what you’re saying as I’m exactly the same. I lost two stones at Slimming World two years ago, and I’ve kept that off, but I cannot shift the rest. I have various health conditions and cannot exercise, and shifting any more weight has proved impossible. At the moment I’m not snacking, and I’m still maintaining my weight, but I can’t shift anymore. I’ve just had a breast cancer scare and had to have a biopsy, luckily I’m ok and I’m so relieved, it was five weeks of worry. I thought I’d lose weight during this time but I haven’t. I have type 2 diabetes, I don’t eat cake, sweets, choc or biscuits at all. So my problem is too many carbs and I know I’d be eating like a sparrow just to lose weight. I gave up nuts too and crisps and snacks. It’s incredibly hard to stick to a weight loss plan but I keep trying. Im going to give that book a go, on audible. It’s about changing my ways for the rest of my life. I love eating, I’ve had a great 60 plus years enjoying my food so why can’t I do this? The doctor says my life would be probably lengthened by low carb diet. It’s so difficult for me though. Im grateful for your honest videos thank you Karen and good luck. You have a real talent for you tube I know you’ll do really well. Have a lovely holiday 💕
Hi Joan - so pleased to hear you're ok. Low carb is incredibly hard ... I love my food too much. Thank you for your kind words xx
Thank you for sharing your story and your experience, I totally understand, Ime the same, Ime not diabetic but have been on and off diets most of my life..
what is the answer?
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Let’s hope we can figure it out Gillian but it helps to know I’m not alone in the struggle 😊 xx
Omg it’s so hard , l tried to give up crisps and Pringles and it was harder than giving up smoking .
I love food this is the problem . I have an under active thyroid which is controlled my meds so that’s fine .
I’m exactly like that with food . I used to be under weight and was bullied for ,it now I’m over weight. I’ve never really dieted .
Also because I’m on a tight budget rice and pasta are my main meals and that’s what the nurse at the GP told me to eat .
Crisps are my downfall Debbie! I'm not sure that GP's or nurses are really on board with the low carb diet ... hopefully it will filter through to them eventually. I have never smoked so that's one thing less for me to worry about lol x
@@GeordieGrandma just bought Pringles 🤣l have no willpower 😥😥🥰
@@debbiepack8414 oh dear lol … well enjoy them 😃
Oh Karen I can so relate! I first went on a diet when I was 14 and under 8st! I have always been an emotional eater and turn to food for comfort when stressed, sad or bored. I hope the audio book works and sending all the every best - and have a fab holiday ❤❤❤❤
It seems a lot of people are in the same boat Dez! It's worth a try anyway lol. xx
I have been fat all my life 14lb at 10 weeks old,I have never dieted,though I can’t tell you why,I’m now going to be 79 next week,and I’m still fat.I have been very lucky health wise,no diabetes,and no real problems,I have worked at jobs where I stood on my feet all day,I was forcibly retired when COVID struck,as my employer closed his business,and at 75 who was going to employ me.I hope you can continue on your weight loss journey,but remember every time you go off you diet the body hangs on to every bit of fat it can,because it thinks it is starving,that’s why when people go off their diet,they gain the weight back,and extra pounds,I worked with a dog rescue as a hobby,and the same thing happens to dogs that are under weight,you start to feed them normally,and they get fat.Have a good vacation.😊
Sorry to hear you had to retire Janet. Thanks for your comments, I appreciate it :-)
This is the story of my life.
Seems like we're not the only ones Tina x
I can't even eat fruit, the carb spike sends me spiralling.
It's just so hard Lisa ... I sometimes get really annoyed that I've got diabetes!
Hi Lisa try eating berries with high protein yoghurt 60g berries 30g yoghurt
Frozen Berry mix is tangy but I put sweetener and cinnamon on them.