8 weeks and counting
That’s a really useful tip! Im always sure now that there is something in the fridge that is suitable for me ( even tho I have to put a label on it that says MINE!

Just a note for you, Violinist…You can find natural peanut butter without the added sugars and emulsifiers in
any good health food store, and Whole Foods stocks the same. You don’t need to switch to other nut butters
unless you want to. 🙂 A lot of us mix mayo with greek yogurt and a little lemon juice for chicken or tuna salad.
At most, I only have this once or twice a month, and I’d never eat it if I had to make my own! Esnecca posted
a recipe for a tofu mayo, using silken tofu, on a thread called “101 Ways with Cauliflower” on Nov. 18, 2017.
She’s not actively posting these days, but her recipes are brilliant, and I’d give her recipe a try if I ever decided
to go down that road. Happy Day 5!

Allie

Hi Allie, thank you for the advice. Mayo does not digest well for me, so cannot use it. I may just ditch the peanutbutter at all.

Have plucked up the courage to weigh and I am 16s 13 making a bmi of 36. A lot of work needed!
I did two classes at the gym this morning – as I would normally. Legs felt tired in the second class which is often the case, but this afternoon I ache all over and feel very tired. Is this just symptoms of the first week?

Yes, yes, yes, yummymummy2be! It’s just carb withdrawal, and will soon pass, I promise 🙂 Two weeks at the
most, but that is usually only in the most stubborn cases. It took me 10 days to get into ketosis, but some
manage it in 3 days. You will feel fantastic very soon! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Allie

So sorry, forgot to say brava for braving the scales, too! Proud of you 🙂 🙂 🙂

Thanks Alliecat! An early night is beckoning I think!

Hi all! I am still here lurking around. It is always very motivating to read all posts.
I am almost two months into maintenance and have kept myself around my trigger weight with a 36 hour fast each week (from dinner on mondays to breakfast on wednesdays).
Yesterday afternoon I had a big fall of the wagon though and downed a loaf of white bread (big one too, 800 grams) with hamburger sauce and 1 litre milk. Was gasping for air after that one… Loved every bite though :p.
Have not had those cravings for a long time so my goal for this week will be to not feed the carbmonster again no matter how much it begs me.
Good luck with everyones goal for the week!

Oh, just wanted to say to those reluctant to get on the scales; you are missing out on the extremely motivating rapid weightloss at the beginning. At least it was for me. Weighing daily and see 0.5-1 kilo go each day for the first week got me hooked on this diet.
After a while when the scale stopped moving daily I switched to weekly weighing. I did well on 50 carbs first 3-4 weeks then had to drop to 20 carbs to get the numbers going down again.

I too weigh every day . I had to go abroad unexpectedly and guess what I took those scales with me in my case! As Bjorn says it is extremely motivating to see the numbers going down. If I see a movement the wrong way, well I could take action to get going the right way again.
I know at my biggest weight some years ago I just could not face getting on the scales. Every morning I would use the bathroom and resolutely ignore the scales. It was as if as long as I did not weigh myself the weight was not piling on, although my clothes were soooo tight and getting a size bigger every time I made a purchase..
This is what works for ME, it may not be right for everyone but I shall continue because I don’t want to go back to my biggest weight. Just before starting BSD I had been avoiding the scales for the exact same reason, so it’s back to the daily weigh for me and so far so good!

Good morning all,

Hello Bjorn, long time no see. You made me smile reading your bread eating exercise yesterday 🙂 It makes me feel good. And not in a nasty way. It just warms my heart that I am not the only one with the monster inside that can eat up the whole house and my neighbour’s garden in one go 🙂
I absolutely agree with you regarding the weighing in more often at the beginning. And also, later on too. I was very disheartened this Tuesday as I, suddenly (I wonder who stuffed that food into me? – LOOOOOL) weighed 82.5kg. I was giving myself this week as a last week and maybe step away to sort my head out. The old-timers and newbies came onto me like a tonne of bricks 🙂 and I’m grateful for that, not to give up. I think I am slowly but surely finding myself now and since Tuesday morning and after yesterday’s 36-hour fast I was 79.2kg this morning. I have lost, so far, 3.8kg, which is a half a stone in 4 days. As the girls were saying if it comes on very quickly it gets off very quickly too, but maybe just this is the biggest motivator for me NOT TO WALK AWAY, at least for now and KOKO. Maybe there is a time when I eat the carb monster and it won’t bother me anymore.

Zinny, I haven’t come across your name (apologies for that) until this week but you sound very knowledgeable and experienced with this WOE and WOL. Did you have a lot to lose or did you have a health scare to get on this diet? I love reading people’s stories as they are my another motivator.

Wishing you both and all the people logging in today a wonderful Friday.
Here’s to the another hot day in the UK and the weekend ahead.
Lots of love,
Skinny to be
xx

P.s – Bjorn, how’s your eating fish going? Have you learnt to love it now? I am having the green beans pesto cod for dinner tonight. xx

Hi Skinny-to-be. Good to hear that the week has taken a turn for the better and that those kilos are melting away again. KOKO. By the way, I think we came down on you like HALF a tonne of bricks after being on this WOE!

Caronl – absolutely, HALF a tonne of bricks 🙂 , it just felt heavier than half a tonne, but was needed 🙂 xxx

Good early morning from Florida, folks!
So it is Friday. My first week was way to up and down. Great one day, bad the next. I wonder if I should call it a practise week and start again today or Sunday or make it a poor week one with two more days to rally. Suggestions?

Good morning Florida Violinist 🙂
Make it a continued week and, stick to it and weigh yaself on Tuesday morning. You may be surprised. any loss is a loss 🙂
xx

No fish for me since last I tried, Skinny. Thanks for the reminder, though! I might try that salmon recipe again tonight! Too bad that healthy eating is not as alluring as the bad choices.

OK! will do skinny-to-be! That was a fast reply!!

Violinist, quick reply because nobody’s in my office today 🙂 You go girl, align your weigh in with this challenge and hop on the scales on Tuesday morning and you might be in for a surprise. How much do you need/want to lose? xx

Bjorn, you may also try this one https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish-recipes/fish-pie/ (I cannot stand Jamie Oliver, but again, I did like this fish pie), you may substitute the mash potatoes on top for cauliflower mash or take the mash off and re-calculate it. This is one of the most pleasantly tasting fish pie. You can add more herbs or chilli to soften the fishiness of it.
One fish at a time and eventually you may get there.
All the best, Bjorn
xx

Just getting in here very quickly before the electric goes off again – I hope I am joking. After coming back on at 9am yesterday off it went again around 2pm. After an hour we decided to go out shopping for a new gazebo, very hard to find at this time of year as everyone has bought theirs at the beginning of summer so stocks have dwindled. After visiting 5 shops we saw a DIY shop on passing and thought ‘okay last chance and then we are leaving it’. Happily we found 2 to choose from so hubby is outside now putting it together. I time for our visitors in 3 weeks time, Yikes where has the time gone.

Jumped on the scales this morning not expecting anything, at least not downward after the picnic in the dark fiasco. Lost that pesky quarter of a pound and I am now back under the 77kg mark at 76.9kg. BG is still settled around 5.2 so sticking with the same amount of insulin. Really enjoying my course and might have contact with several of members from this site as they are commenting all over the place about Dr Mosley. I am saying hi and KOKO but it looks like our anonymity might be causing confusion as we use real names on the course profile. Anyway, hi to anyone who is doing the Food As Medicine course.

Hi Skinny,
Doc wants me at 154 lbs when I see her September 21

I am 172.4 this morning

Violinist, looking at the numbers (and using the calculator – LOOOOOOOL) it is very much as my weight, although i’m about 3lb heavier. My ideal weight would be 149.6lb and that as soon as possible but hitting the wall over the past few weeks I will take it by 1st September. We could buddy up and get to that number 🙂 xx

I would love that!!! How tall are you?

I’m 1.68m which is 5ft 5in. and you?

I am 5’4”

As I said before, we’re very close in numbers, let’s go on a chase of the desired numbers on the scales 🙂

Wow, we are the same size. I am 62, how old are you?

So, do you mean a friendly competition or race to 150 lbs?

I hit 40 about two weeks ago. As I said before, very close in numbers 🙂 xx

WEll, whatever you want but mind you I’ll be away on holidays so you’ll have an advantage but knowing there is a chase I’ll try to be uber good 🙂

So I am compteting with a baby? hahaha Just kidding! You are on!

We are equal because next week I go to New York for the week to visit family and will have to eat out nightly, but I am up to the challenge. It will be fun to consider a partner with this. I plan on grocerery shopping for breakfast and lunches. I stay with a sister who does not cook or use her kitchen

I love you for saying that – LOOOOOOOOL, but my creaking knees are saying otherwise 🙂

Good, let’s just continue until Tuesday here to get the ‘starting’ weights and I’ll set up a challenge, something like ‘A chase to 150lb’ or else and anybody who wants to join in they can too :-). What do you think?

Well, you’ve got a week but I have 3(!) weeks. One week in Switzerland which I got from Mr skinny-to-be for my ‘baby’ birthday and then two weeks further in Europe. That will include a considerable amount of eating up. But let’s just see how that goes. Having a partner in crime should keep me straight and narrow 🙂

Actually, Skinny, I bet you will do a lot of walking during that time. My hubby and I have cruised all over the world 2 weeks at a time, and I always lose weight even tho I ate a lot. I just stayed away from the carbs as much as possible.

Hopefully you will check in here and we all can support you as you travel.

I will do the Tuesday weigh in and then can’t weigh in until I get back the next week on Thursday, but I will check in daily

Well, V, it’s easy to say but when you get served Wiener Schnitzel that is beautifully breaded and fried ‘mit kartoffeln salad’ (potato mayonnaise salad) it’s so darn hard not to wolf it down. See, the deliciously tasting but not BSD friendly sides are my downfall but I hope having a number to chase and someone else chasing it with me …. I’ll try my darnest best 🙂 xx

Yes, Skinny, I love your idea of starting a new thread next Tuesday with our starting weights and so that anyone can join!

Hi Skinny to be
Im not really that wise, but thanks for the compliment. Three years ago I was almost 18 stone. Im only 5 ft 4 and I looked and felt appalling. I had one of those moments when I felt that I just could not go on being at that weight. By hard work and trying just about every diet known to man and woman and taking up running and walking ( to the dogs delight) I managed to get down to 10 stone 10 lb. Of course what do you do then, why you coast along and think it will never come back. WRONG!!!! it will come back if you eat the wrong things and don’t do any exercise. On holiday in January had a bad fall ( no drink involved ) and damaged my ankle which has put paid to running for the time being, and this stopping of exercise did not help me.
So back on the scales after avoiding them and giving the blood sugar diet a good go. Its fantastic, great food no hunger pains. Ive been on it since 21st May 2018 and I have lost 19 lb to date with another 10 to go to get back to that weight. BMI says I should lose more but Im in my 60s now and as long as I can wear my biker jacket and size 10 jeans again I will be happy.
Im giving the 16: 8 a go now thanks Maggie Bath and JGwen, so my goal is to get back to my lowest and then maybe try for 9.13
I walk early every morning bar Sunday and I try to be as active as I can be. Love the forum and all the help humour and kindness that is to be found here.
NOW back to the office work!

That’s good, that is not a problem and I will let you know on Monday evening what I called the challenge and will be waiting how it goes with you.
Now speaking about food, I’ll go and have lunch – avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, chilli sprinkles and an egg gently coated with strawberry vinegar (found this one on offer and it has about 2g of carbs which is not bad). Breakfast time for you?
XX

I am with you! Ok, on my way to my workout room to do the elliptical for 1/2 hour. Have a great workday!

Yes, breakfast in another hour – 8 am. See you!

2 bacons, eggwhites with green pepper.

I dont know whether or not to jump in here, but I guess I am already. Skinny and Violinist your blooming friendship is lovely to see but maybe you should start your new thread now so other people get a chance to comment on their weeks progress. I am gobby enough to butt in on your very long conversation but others may find it is becoming very difficult to navigate this thread and get back to the point of it. You are both so enthusiastic I wouldn’t want to dampen that but you have taken over this thread with your personal chit chat. Keep on chatting about the subject to hand which is a communal weekly challenge. Sorry if this offends, it is not meant and I would be happy to follow your progress on your new thread.

V – my lunch was delicious, made me feel full by I had to go through the canteen to the courtyard and the smell of fish and chips is just divine.
Your breakfast sounds yummy. Enjoy your ‘ellipsing’ 🙂 and then your food. Speak soon xx

Zinny,

that’s amazing how much weight you’ve lost. Good on you. It looks like you’re doing well since May 2018. When I was reading your posts I made a mental note that I need to ‘listen’ properly because you’re so left right and centre with the knowledge.
I hope your ankle is getting better now and you can step on it without any hint knowing there was a ‘bobo’ as my little girl would say.
Keep dishing out the wisdom as I’m all taker. Still re-reading the book and trying to do my best to make myself skinnier and healthier, although I don’t have any medical problems, I had a gestational diabetes in the last trimester and am therefore now the ‘chance’ to get the ‘real’ diabetes in next 5 years. So …. need to do something about it.
All help, guidance and advise greatly appreciated.

All the best,
Skinny to be
xx

Sunshine,
maybe you’re right, thanks for pointing this out. I’ll go and set it up now. 🙂
xx

Violinist and the rest who want to have a chase to 150lb by September please come and join us at ‘The BIG chase to 150lb’
Apologies to you all for too many chitchat exchanges with Violinist. We’ll be here for the general stuff and chitchatting and chasing the 150lb weight on the other.
S
xx