I won’t lie – I’ve found the BSD tedious and generally challenging. But there is no doubt it was worth it. I know many sustain it in the long term, with amazing results. But that isn’t for me. However, I could imagine following it again for a few weeks if I need a boost. I’m by no means finished, and I’m curious to see how things move forward with the 5:2. My risk factors will be portion control and emotional binging on the ‘5’ days. Hopefully I’ve started to over-write my bad habits sufficiently to hold fast. In the meantime (don’t shout at me but) I’m going to take a few days off. Just a few. If you’re interested, I’ve included my story below. Thanks everyone for the help and support to date and good luck to us all x
I decided I needed to follow the BSD because, listening to my body, and considering all the risk factors, I was rapidly heading towards Type 2. I knew it would be tricky at times because there are 5 people in our house, and there was no way cakes, biscuits and crisps etc would be banished. I do all the shopping and cooking (hate cooking) and have to cater for a coeliac, a fussy eater and an 80 y.o. who is very set in her eating habits. So I studied the book, bought myself a blood testing kit, tried the meditation but failed to get to grips with the exercise. These are my results!
Weight loss
Start = 17st 2lb
Now = 14st 13lb
BMI
S= 37.5
N = 32.7
Progress to healthy BMI = 38.5%
Inches off waist = 3.5″
Fasting glucose
S= 5.6
N= 4.9
I’ve posted before about my nsvs, but a new one popped up this week. My zits clear up faster! I thought I was imagining that at first but now I’m certain.
Bye for now.