One Week In and It's Been Worth It

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posted by topsun
on 11 Sep 2019 at 16:05

Hello Everyone,
I started BSD last week 9/4/19. I’ve been keeping it 800 calories or less by using MyFitnessPal. Although Saturday, I cheated a bit and went to 2000 calories or so. I ate pork rinds and bacon. No refined carbs or sugars all day though.
In June I started 16:8 intermittent fasting. I’m 6’5″, 45 years old, and weighed 359 lbs at that point. Doing IF, I went down to 348lbs, but then plateaued through July and most of August. I then read about the BSD and the Newcastle study. Mosley’s book was a joy to read and inspiring.
This morning I weigh 328.4! I’ve not felt truly hungry once for the week. I definitely have cravings for chips, fries, and chocolate, but those seem to be fading a bit. This morning was the best I’ve felt in a long time. I’ve less aches and pains and my head is clearer and my body feels less sluggish.
I’m going to go another week and then reasses before I commit to the full 8 weeks, but so far, so good!
posted by MerryMelba
on 13 Sep 2019 at 05:54

Welcome Topsun 🎈🌺
You have made terrific progress. COngratulations! I hope you decide to try the 8 weeks – it will go by fast and really help your body get used to this way of eating. Jump on to the One Week at a Time thread – or the monthly thread – Seriously Sensible September – and ask questions and say hi! Lots of people can jump in with answers. 😊🌺🌺