It was great to see so many joining us for this new 2021 thread, One Week at a Time !

Let’s keep going . If you are just starting out, feeling motivated, energised and free from the festive excesses, keep going !!! You have already seen the results !

If you didn’t quite get it together last week, that’s ok . This will be your week . Don’t put it off (unless you choose to hold out until all celebrations are over) It’s never too late.

If you are new to the thread and the forum, welcome !

Looking forward to sharing our experiences for this coming week

Wendleg, SunnyB and Sunshinegirl

Here is the list I started last week . We would still love to see any returners from last year so if you are lurking, hesitating, feeling a bit demoralised, just come back , it’s ok xx

wendleg, Sunny B, sunshine girl
Starina
Verano
ADD6605 ( Dawn)
Riccoh
Russianroulade
Tulip1 ( Clare)
Mifoz
MerryMelba
Maryanne Carlos-Mascarenhas
WindyJulz
articfox
Olive1
lauraknits
Marsie (Marilyn)
EllieAllegra
EC
Hello66
Jordana
Alipetunia
RubyG and hubby
Ditchedthemet
Dizzychicken

Thanks for kicking off another week, Wendy. That is an impressive list of contributors and hopefully they will all stick with us for the coming week …. and more.

As Wendy said, if you are hesitating about joining in, regardless of whether you are a newcomer or someone returning to this WOE, just jump in …. you’ll be made very welcome. And feel free to join in at any point, it doesn’t need to be at the beginning of the week.

I’m one of the people holding off of full-on BSD, with a birthday looming on Wednesday. I’ve decided to wait until after the little indulgences, before getting serious about losing the extra few pounds I have, from our extended stay on Turkey at the end of last year.

Hope to be seeing lots of posters here during the week and hearing about your progress.

Thanks Wendy for starting another thread. And here we are for another week. So after my first week I have discarded 9.5 pounds. This is a fantastic result and was a great way to start my first week. I am realistic and know that the coming weeks won’t see such dramatic results. I am really struggling with sleep. Last night I barely managed 4 hours, so hoping that will ease off, as I know insomnia is linked to this WOE.
A couple of people mentioned inflammation yesterday and I just wanted to say tumeric is meant to be great for that. You could try a tumeric tea(very fashionable) and I think you can get tumeric capsules in health food shops. No idea if it works, but not likely to do you in any harm.

I’m here for another week, thank you Wendy for the start-up. My second week in my return to the forum. My goal this week will be to revive my awareness of hidden sugars.
Weigh-in this morning showed me to be 1.1kg above the 10kg I had previously lost. Am getting back there then beyond. Currently I am sitting on the very edge of normal range and look forward to being there again soon but, this time, stay there. 😊.
Good wishes to everyone for this coming week xx

Thank you Wendy , so glad I’ve joined you all , what an impressive list of fellow supporters , I’m feeling optimistic , I discarded 500 grams ( 1.1 pounds ) of weight I no longer want or need .
It’s not much compared to some , but I’m just happy it’s a loss as I’ve slipped up a couple of times this week , so hopefully this will be a better week ahead .
S.G. what a horrid start you had with your Diabetes , that GP in England wasn’t too sharp was he with the symptoms you described to him , & yes I’m sure the Dr . in France did a double take when he saw your HbA1C results & as you say the rest is history and now you’ve gathered so much knowledge & information regarding Diabetes , you’re in a great position to help others & bypass complications yourself .
Tulip so glad you are feeling better today , the long side effects of Covid for some are dreadful aren’t they & no one knows how they are going to react until it hits them !!
All the best to each and every one here & I look forward to hearing how everyone is doing .
🙂Hello66

Thanks for the thread – I’m in.
Last week was a better than over chirstmas but not fully on plan, this week I am in the right head space and committed. Taking it literally one week at a time, 7 days at 800 calories then the next 7 and then review….. yesterday was a good day – spot on and even managed to get out for a half decent walk in the dark. I have made conscious decision not to stand on scales til end of Jan as i dont really need the number and think it’ll just beat myself up, i can tell im not as lean as i was in early december….but thats ok, I’m not a bad person because of it and i have learned a lot over the past few weeks! Now going facing the right direction adn taking positive steps.

Well done to those who have seen results over the last week, brilliant. Very motivating!

Russianroulade I feed turmeric to my horses to help with joints etc…… couldnt promise it works but it as effective as other very expensive supplements that are available….. worth a go.

RubyG and hubby still here, he is still losing well (3lb this week), mine has slowed but still showing a 1lb loss since last Tuesday. I need to get rid of the 4lb Christmas gain before the end of January, 1.8lb still to shed to get back to where I was. His BP is also holding steady at 122/77 and I have noticed his resting pulse has dropped since starting the BSD too (currently ~60 bpm).
Exercise has been slow to start this year (i.e. I had 1 good day last week and he has yet to venture near the exercise bike) so that needs attention.
I bought sufficient lemons over the weekend to make MerryMelba’s lemon achar, and it’s also Seville orange season now. I will still make marmalade this year (mostly to give away to others) but last year I made some preserved Seville oranges (like preserved lemons, in salt) and they add a lovely flavour to chicken, lamb or fish, also good with fresh or braised fennel bulb .
Onwards and downwards this week everyone!

Well, this week was a bit of a disaster. I was fine Monday -Friday as I’m at work and really busy however, come the weekend I just ate everything in sight! I was bored and tired and that is a deadly combination for me. At least all the festive snacks have now been eaten (mostly by me!) so today is a fresh start. I did discard 2lb but it would have been so much more if I could have dealt with the weekend better. I need a plan to keep me occupied this weekend … something that doesn’t involve baking piles of cakes 
It’s nice to see so many people joining in. Reading other people stories keeps me motivated.
Well done to those who have seen good results this week xx

Thank you for the new thread Wendleg. I would like to join again this week. I will be weighing tomorrow, and my weekly goal is to stay below 50g carb a day. I’m not going to make a weight loss goal other than hopefully recording a loss however small.
Well done Lauraknits and Hello66 for losing weight despite everything.
Thank you for your posts everyone, I enjoy reading other people’s experiences.

A big hello to everyone continuing with us this week !

Brilliant result Russianroulade ! Great motivation and don’t worry about things slowing or plateaus . I remember those too but just keep going . Thanks for the reminder about turmeric for inflammation . I used to make golden lattes , whizzing up fresh turmeric and ginger root with almond milk . I can try that with my hemp milk . I reckon excessive dairy is a bad thing for me . As a former over eater I can easily fall back into bad habits of over indulging foods that can be considered healthy , like nuts, full fat Greek yoghurt , cream etc , even 95 or 100% choc ! So I can be low carb but still overindulge on certain foods which I am addressing . Talk about a learning curve !!

You are doing well Marsie . Hidden sugars …. oh yes they are everywhere . I have cut out all processed foods, would never go near industrially made ketchups and bottled sauces . I check the labels on everything . Fruit was my biggest disappointment when I realised I could not eat kilos of fruit as I used to but I have accepted that now and berries are the occasional way to go .
Keep going Marsie .

Lovely to see you again this week Hello66 and well done on your discard . Wishing you another good week, one step at a time xx

I won’t weigh until the end of the month either, Julz. It’s not helpful for me and I prefer to see how clothes are fitting . Will be interesting to see if my dairy and nut free experiments has any consequence on my weight . I am definitely toning up my legs thanks to my daily pilates so that is my NSV!
No, we are most definitely not bad if there are occasional blips . It takes time to find peace with food and our bodies . We all have different pressures and triggers .

All the best to you and your hubby Ruby G. You will love that lemon achard . Just having something fresh and pickly really jazzes up a plate . I was falling into the trap of eating the same foods and feeling abit bored at times . Just finding new recipe ideas has given me an extra boost .

Oh lauraknits you did well to see that drop on the scales despite the weekend excesses ! I reckon planning is the key so you have something you can take out of the freezer when you are feeling tired and bored . Are you baking cakes for the family ?

Something very basic is to use an app to track your intake or if you are old school like me , a weekly planner to fill in . It keeps me accountable . Poor food choices at the weekend are going to scupper your progress if they continue Lauraknits and your morale will take a hit too . There are simple meals you can make without spending too much time in the kitchen so you have something ready . Hubby joints a whole chicken for me . I make chicken bone broth with the carcass and have various recipes for the wings, diced breast , thighs etc . In the freezer.. done . What about a big pot of soup ?

Hi Jordana and hope you have a good low carb week . I have learnt to be much more vigilant about carbs rather than calories . I have a really useful book which I turn to constantly . It’s called The Carb and Calorie Counter and does what it says on the tin with visuals of portion sizes of foods and their nutritional values . One of the most useful tools I have as well as reading Gary Taubes, Jason Fung ,Zoe Harcombe etc
https://www.carbsandcals.com/books/carb-calorie-counter

Crikey SG I wasn’t aware of your struggles with getting a doctor in the Uk to properly manage your diabetes . Once again your dogged determination got you through . We are indeed lucky to have rapid access to blood tests and specialists in France . We just need the French to get their act together with the vaccination programme !!

Got to get out for a walk now . Can’t wait for the Spring !!!

Hello, friends!
This is my first time posting, and first time attempting the Fast800, though I’ve been lurking this forum for a few days now… I’ve bitten the bullet!

Throughout my whole life and from a very young age I’ve struggled with my weight. I’ve Yoyo’d from a size 6 to a size 26, I’m plagued with insecurity, and it’s metaphysically holding me back. I just want to find my normal, healthy size and maintain it around there— I’m desperate to find my equilibrium. I don’t own scales. I’ve decided that, as I’ve agonised over small fluctuations with my weight in the past, it’s better to take bust, arm, thigh, and hip measurements instead. I’ve just finished day two and right now I’m feeling capable. I’m used to compulsively eating, snacking and drinking (including eating my feelings for a quick hit of dopamine) but I’ve stuck to 800 calories both days and massively upped my water & tea intake. I’ve eaten the tuna fagouli, sardines peepers and tomatoes, a shakshouka, and a halloumi/tabbouli salad for my meals, as well as pistachios and cherries for snacks. Delicious! I live a very sedentary lifestyle, largely confined to an office space and often with long meetings after work. I’m trying to find creative ways to exercise while at home, though I’ve never been able to find much motivation. I’m hoping that even just starting small will increase my tendency towards keeping it moving. Fingers crossed!
Stumbling across the Fast800 has given me a real sense of hope for the first time in so many years. Thanks for having me here, and thanks to everyone for being here and supporting one another. Incredibly comforting so far…
Much love and solidarity,
(Hopefully soon to be your) SlinkyTinks

Wendy, I didnt know I had diabetes in the UK because, even though I had all the symptoms and mother was T2 they didnt bother to test me as my symptoms were similar to depression, fuzzy head, blurred vision, raging temper (caused by very high sugar) etc they just wanted to put me on anti depressants as I had suffered from depression in the past. Must say, it wasnt my usual doctor but a locum and once you have been turned away you feel stupid and dont ask again. Luckily in France they do a complete medical when you sign on with a new doctor and it was discovered on my first blood test. You can understand why I am worried about going back and not having the fantastic access we have here. Should be noted that in France we are treated like private patients (like not as) as we pay at point of service of which we get around 70% back and most people have additional top up insurances to cover the other 30% and any other high cost incidents. I get to see all my results, all xrays belong to me, I have 15 years of mammograms in my little office, all my cardiograms. At least when I go back to live in the UK I will have all my evidences of all my tests.

Hi wendleg. Thanks for the thoughts – I think you are right about the planning, I really need to get organised. I am baking for the family – but it’s for fun rather than them expecting it. I will have a look for healthy recipes that we can all share.
I have used myfitnesspal in the past so will have a look at using that again.
I think a big problem for me at the moment is boredom and I need to find ways of amusing myself at the weekend – I think a deep clean of the whole house might start this weekend if I can’t think of anything better 🙂

Oh bless you SlinkyTinks and a massive welcome to you ! We have all battled insecurities, body image, low self esteem on here but you have made the important step to feel better about yourself and that in itself is immense . So glad you are feeling hopeful .

Let us know if you need any guidance as you start out .
As for exercise , I’m no gym bunny but if you are unable to get out of the house you could have a look at some gentle pilates workouts on Youtube ? The only equipment you need is a mat . I love Rachel Lawrence The Girl with the Pilates Mat who has a varied range of short sessions for all levels, from simple stretching to more challenging routines .

Look forward to getting to know you ST !

Hi folks,
I found this article quite interesting and shared it on the non scale victory thread earlier today, its been suggested that it could be helpful to share it on this thread. I hope you find it thought provoking.

https://tinybuddha.com/blog/if-you-hate-your-body-and-think-you-need-to-fix-it/?fbclid=IwAR16eMgyD1y9oS9vRoFcPd3PmuAJsDoJNbUAjGoZurK1uUjMngM_6kvw5ps

Thanks for the new week Wendy. Hi to everyone old and new. I’m with you Lauraknits – lost 2lbs but could have been more if I had just held my nerve and got through Sunday without the wine and sage and onion stuffing. Anyway my goal was 1lb a week so at least I am on track.

I think it is time we all got rid of the stuff from Christmas, especially if you are mean like me and keep sniffing that pate or sliced ham and convincing yourself it is still okay. Maybe not so okay and now I have the runs – maybe more weight loss – an have had to take something to calm my tummy down. I guess a lot of you are talking about booze and chocolates rather than mouldy pate. I have divided up all the chocolates and biscuits into the ones I like and put them in a box in MY cupboard. Hubby said he will probably still find them there in 6 months. Yes, but there mine!!! Otherwise he eats the lot and I dont get a look in. Before you say I said I dont like sweet things, these are really really dark chocolate and one chocolate a week is enough for me.

Blimey russianroulade, you must be well pleased with that loss. You are right, it wont continue but on the positive side you have given yourself a massive boost and it is so motivating. Keep going, you can still do really well. Have a good week everyone.

No S-G a dose of the trots is NOT the way to go! Sniff test only goes so far and hope you have now binned the meat stuff…But the way you put it was funny!

My general view with food is “if it’s not slimy, fizzy or furry, and shouldn’t be, it’ll be fine!” Sometimes it doesn’t work out, and let’s face it, no one wants to end up in a hospital on a drip in the current circumstances.
I received an e-bay order the other day, and the seller included 2 Quality Streets in the package – we each ate one. I figured the risk of a mass poisoner on e-bay was probably low, and with only 2 sickly sweet chocolates available we couldn’t overindulge. We’ve lived to tell the tale.

oh heck SG hope you get back to normal soon . Christmas pâté is not to be consumed mid January 😉 😉
RubyG I could never understand how when I bought a few bits on Vinted that sweets were slipped into my parcels . I’m talking Haribos not posh Quality Street ! They went in my boys’ Christmas hamper ! Funny how so many people think sweets = treats , it’s so ingrained .

Good to see you sixturkeys ! How are you ?

I’m off to read JGwen’s article

Back again! Everyone seems to have the same mindset – get back on track for January. My husband went back to work last week so that’s a bonus. Not that I didn’t like having him around, more the eating seemed to creep up when he is in holiday mode. Pleased to say that I’ve got back down to my pre Xmas weight, thanks to a better routine and getting back to meal planning for the week, not just winging it with leftovers and takeaway.
My first big walk with friends is this weekend, 6km in the nearby national park. I’ve been doing about 2.5 km on my own without too much trouble, just up and down hills around here. Rewarded myself with some new active wear so I will look the part if not feel it 😆
I ordered a dress online for the wedding we are invited to in February, fingers crossed the covid stays away from here so the bride and groom can have their day. Was chuffed to order a size 18 after being a snug 20 for so long, and even more chuffed when it arrived to find that it is a little big. If it gets too loose by feb, I shall have to visit a tailor.
Best wishes for the coming week everyone!

Hi All,

Have just read through all the posts on here, it’s so motivating seeing how everyone is tackling this.
Well, after saying I was back on it Monday, I did have a somewhat significant snackciddent 🙄🙄, however, yesterday I felt much more in the zone and in control, and hope to continue as such now….!
Thd diabetes nurse rang me yesterday to catch up after my bloods in December, getting into the normal range for Hba1c and she was lovely and gave me a big well done, so that’s a really nice boost too and all helps stack up those reasons to keep at it when things feel hard and I lose my way a bit.
I’m still feeling more fatigue than usual after the jab, but have managed to work and do some light exercise this week.
Love to all, Tulip1 xx

Hi all, feeling a lot better after a couple of Imodium tabs. Just so you dont think I am a total numpty eating well out of date pate. It was bought before Christmas but it was a preserved pre-packed type of potted meat (Wendy – Rillettes de canard) with a very long use by date i.e. 15th Feb but had to be eaten within 5 days of opening. I forgot about it and was rooting through the fridge for something to put on a Ryvita for a snack and there it was. Still in date and I opened it around the 4th or 5th January so it was still good to eat by the 10th and I think I had my last taste on the10th or 11th. So I wasnt eating 3 week old meat. I am well now and nearly 1lb lighter from yesterday.

Hope everyone is finding it a bit easier this week. Life is so hard anyway at the moment we cant all be wonder woman. We now have a vaccine but I dont see many people jumping for joy as we still have a long way to go. The website for my hubby to register on for his jab opens tomorrow and I will have a look at it to see when I can put my name down. My daughter is having surgery today – elective for gall stones – and I would have loved to have been there to help with the house and the kids when she gets out. She has a great partner who is used to cooking for his 3 kids when he has his custody visits and doesnt expect the little woman to do it for him BUT he will have 5 kids and my daughter to look after. I would have been happy to help. Also, as a mum I would just like to be there for her. She is bored waiting to go down so I have been keeping her amused with silly messages and GIFs.

Oops, typing and eating not a great idea, just spilt some soup down my top. Will have my coffee and go have a shower and fresh clothes. Have a great week. Doing something is better than not even trying. Keep on keeping on…

Hi all, well the plateau has definitely kicked in. Since Sunday it had only been 1/4 of a pound loss each day. Never mind, I knew this was coming and 1/4 of a pound off is still weight off not weight on, so going in the right direction. I’m sticking to plan, so am sure I’ll see the results eventually if not immediately. The sleeping is getting a bit better, but still a bit disturbed. I think that might have more to do with the pressure of work than anything else. I know that’s a real trigger for me in terms of emotional eating, so am working on not doing that. It’s all about being mindful. If I can switch that mindset to not grab a snack when I am stressed, then I am half way there. So far, so mindful.

Hi Everyone and welcome SlinkyTinks.
I’ve had a visitor this week and cooked all the meals from the Fast 800 cookbook which is what I have been doing for some time for my husband and I. We love the meals. She was so impressed she bought the book and one for her daughter. Neither have a weight problem.
As she’s here from Tasmania, we’re in Sydney, she’ll need to quarantine when she get home, 14 days at home. Her husband, my brother, is a chef, and she cooks for a catering company.
On the diet front I have not been losing but not gaining either. I have been very lethargic after my thyroid surgery and have not been going out unless absolutely necessary as we’ve had som Covid cases near us recently. So not much exercise.
Back to the gym on the 25th so that might be to boost I need.
Take Care everyone.

Great to read everyone’s updates on how they are keeping going.
Yesterday I recorded another 3lb loss which brings me to a total of 8lb since 4th January. Last night hunger won and I had some slices of beef and a few nuts and some cheese – so I’m just glad that I didn’t fall with carbohydrates. Tuesday was 46g (a bit high for me) and yesterday was 29g which I feel much more pleased with – it seems to be when I discard the fat the best.
Sunshine girl, I feel your frustration with UK doctors. When symptoms are so obvious, you feel so ill, and they still can’t seem to diagnose you. I had quite a battle with my Crohn’s diagnosis. I didn’t know what it was and wasn’t even looking for a diagnosis as such, just some help with my issues. Mostly I have to fight this battle without the doctors now, but I have managed to retain some tablets on prescription which is a relief.

Hi everyone, doing fine although a small blip upwards this morning. I weigh daily and log on a chart on my fridge so I can see at a glance any trends and there it was. Every Thursday I go up by a small amount (half a kilo) but then drop back down on Friday’s. Dont let it bother me but I dont want it to derail me for the weekend.

Daughters surgery went well. They managed to do it by keyhole so didnt open her up. She is home, tired and full of wind…..

Keep smiling, things can only get better (D.Ream).

Evening all. I’m after some advice. Every month when I’m due my period, all I want is salt and carbs. I have resisted so far, but am
Worried about my cravings as I go into the weekend. Any tips for managing hormonal cravings?

SG- what happens to give you that blip on a Thursday? Just curious. I have some weekend issues- or maybe had, as I changed some things a while back to make my week a little more even.

Tulip, I have absolutely no idea as I am always strict on Wednesday and follow a particular diet plan on that day. So, because I am having omelette in the evening (fritatta) I dont have egg – my preferred brekkie, so I have 100g Greek yoghurt with berries and a few sprinkles, either almond flakes or a mix of sunflower and pumpkin seeds – no more than a teaspoon of each. For lunch I have a soup which might be a problem because it is a bought packet soup plus I have 2 Ryvitas to dip in with one buttered. For dinner I always have a fritatta as I like to clear out any soft veg before it goes off, so red pepper, mushrooms, a bit of onion plus a layer of tomatoes on top with some grated cheese. Breakfast 125 cal, Lunch 220, Dinner 350 and 50 for a square of dark chocolate, total 745 cals and 39 carbs. No snack as I save a bit of the fritatta and have that for supper. It is probably one of my Very Good days plus I always exercise on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so I have done 30 mins aerobics. It could be the Ryvitas holding in fluid. Interesting exercise to look closely at my food habits, maybe not interesting to others but as there doesnt seem to be a problem, maybe I should look at what I ate in the 2 days before. Something catching up with me. Thing is, it is only 1lb on and tomorrow I will have lost it so it isnt really a problem, just an annoyance.

I also think weighing daily can be a problem as, if I weighed once a week I wouldnt have seen that 1lb going on and only seen the end result of a loss of 2lbs in total. I like to weigh daily because if I have gained it spurs me to do better and if I have lost I am fully motivated, so there are no down sides for me. Maybe I should try hiding the scales for a weekly weigh in just to see how I get on.

Hi all. I’m here again – took me a bit to realise there’s a new thread each week :).
I’m pushing on. I’ve now lost 7 kg in 7 weeks, which I’m relatively happy with. I was able to fit comfortably into a size 14 top which was a lovely surprise. I need to work on my water consumption because constipation is now an issue. Trying to exercise more but it is so damn hot at the moment.
Really enjoying reading everyone’s updates :).

Hello again, friends. Thanks so much for your welcome. It’s nice to be on this journey together.

Russianroulade: I haven’t yet experienced hormonal cravings as I’m only on day 5, however, I can definitely share some ways that I’ve managed cravings in general as they arise. I’m only new, but it’s worth a try…

One of the most fascinating parts of this diet is that I’ve ‘discovered’ herbal tea. It has always sat in the back of the pantry somewhere, but I was never particularly interested – I figure that’s because my diet was already full of sweets. Since fasting, I now seriously look forward to liquorice (higher living is *incredible) or berry tea (in particular the cranberry and vanilla for me). They are sweet, complex flavours that feel like a really tasty morsel, and they’re filling from the water content. Even more, you can just keep drinking them if you aren’t satisfied. Maybe try a small splurge on some new interesting flavours, like chilli and cocoa. If you look for an anti-inflammatory brand, this can help with the other symptoms that periods bestow… For the sweets, I’ve also found cherries are a god-send, as 20 cherries are less than 100 calories, and they’re so delicious and such a treat.

If I’m seeking salty or savoury foods, pistachios and halloumi are really helpful. Pistachios particularly as there is a process of deshelling, so you really have to think about how many you’re eating as you go. You can have about 20 pistachios for under 100 calories. Further, halloumi is so delicious and so salty! It clocks in a higher calorie count, but pair a big slice of it with a big tabouli or Greek-style salad and it’s super filling. Plus, tomatoes have a slightly higher carb content in the vegetable world, if carbs are what you’re seeking.

It sounds like a double-whammy to have period cravings during a fast, but you got this! Show that pesky hormonal swing who’s boss. <3

Can’t believe I forgot to mention my ultimate low carb comfort dish so far… White bean and cauli mash with a low carb red wine jus…
Jus (serves 4)
Cook shallots and garlic fried in olive oil, add thyme. Brown. When hot and sizzling, deglaze the pan with about a half a cup of red wine, steam off. (Noting 1 part wine to 2-3 parts stock to adjust). This also cooks off the alcohol. Once cooked for a few minutes, add 1.5 cups beef stock and bring to the boil. Let this reduce for 5-10 minutes. Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Strain to remove the veg. Add the pure liquid back to the pan, reduce again by keeping it simmering. Whisk in a small amount of butter to thicken and season to taste. You can add rosemary, parsley or thyme, but I prefer just thyme. Pour this over a white bean and cauliflower mash. Seriously bliss and a good portion sits at under 300 cal!

Hi everyone.I’m writing off last few days as I didn’t give healthy eating a thought🙁 and didn’t even look at the forum which I usually read daily.Have woken today feeling in a different frame of mind to the last few days thankfully.I last weighed myself on Christmas Eve and don’t intend weighing again until 1st Feb and I think I’ve been imagining that’s ages away so not really fully committing 100% to getting back into this woe.Knowing it’s only 17 days away now has made me realise I can put it off no longer!I seem to go from feeling very positive about it one day to not that bothered the next yet when I first did Fast800 in 2019 I was 100% into it.Obviously after the year we have all had it’s understandable but I am going to try my best to get that enthusiastic feeling back.Jgwen I will definitely watch the link you have posted which lots of people have found helpful.
Tulip,I was sorry to hear your daughter has long COVID so I can imagine being in year 11 is extra hard.Let’s hope the research which is being done into long covid comes up with some answers soon.
DCT thank you for your kind words and I hope your mum got her jab Ok.My dad had his last Friday and my mum on Wednesday so it’s good to know they are protected now.
Hope everyone has a good day.

Hi everyone . Just checking in on you all . Don’t worry if you are feeling a bit despondent with lack of progress or off plan days, just keep going . It took us a long time to accumulate excess weight and it’s not going to be a quick fix. The most important thing is to not give up . Keep clearing the cupboards of poor quality , high carb foods. Plan ahead .
Big hugs to those facing stress and fatigue whether from work or general anxiety . It’s hard not to be anxious right now . The vaccination programme is beginning here but it’s slow . It does seem the French are gradually becoming les reticent though , we’ll see . Good to hear elderly parents in the Uk are getting their appointments .
My days seem to run into each other with nothing very exciting to report . I am not a daily weigher and won’t even think about looking at any numbers until the end of the month .
I have been producing a few spice mixtures to put with fish or chicken to prevent boredom .
Sorry I can’t help with any hormonal issues as ‘time of the month’ is a distant memory for me . Dietdoctor might have some info , I’ll check.
Take care everyone . I hope EC is ok , articfox ? I am going to check my list xx

https://www.dietdoctor.com/is-it-harder-to-be-in-ketosis-during-menstruation
I found this link in case it’s of interest

SG, I am the same- I weigh daily and also take the average weight that fitbit gives me on a Saturday as my weight for the week, rather than my actual Saturday weight. It’s a habit that I picked up with RH fitness, the last unsuccessful diet I tried (did lose some, but gained it all back and various other reasons)- any how, that bit of advice was based on therefore you eliminate the daily fluctuation weight from your week’s total. Well, actually that’s not so important with this diet as there is less fluctuation, but like you, I find the daily weigh ins keep me on track whichever way the fluctuation goes. In fact the disadvantage is that by the end of the week I have probably lost more than my average tells me, but then weekends are dangerous beasts for me so it also helps me focus not to go too mad then because each day I weigh is important, I guess.
Love to all xx

Dawn, thank you, time will tell I guess with the long covid- I don’t think there is a quick fix- but we are waiting on an appointment with a physio from the chronic fatigue service to hopefully guide us a bit- and good luck to your daughter too with y 11 xxx

Wendy- spicing up the chicken and fish sounds nice xx

I made this one Tulip/Clare
2 tablespoons of poppy seeds and sesame seeds
I tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons coarse Himalayan pink salt ( or less, check !)
I teaspoon dried minced garlic;
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and store in an airtright container for up to 3 months

I used it on chicken and it’s good to put on roasted cauliflower steaks too

Hi all – so a very mixed bag since my last post. I had to increase my pain meds and have been told to up my calories so have been doing that. However, since joining the ‘Easter bus’ in early Jan, I’ve still managed to lose 6lbs 🙂 Clearly I can’t stay on the F800 plan atm, but I will continue with IF and low carb just the same. I also read The Obesity Code by Dr Jason Fung, which I had been meaning to do for ages….what a game changer!!! As someone with a background in clinical research, I think the book is absolutely amazing! Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well. I’ll be trying to focus on pain management for a while but will pop in to read about how everyone is doing. Good luck on your journies and hope everyone is staying safe and well xx

Hi all, as predicted my one pound gain has gone overnight. Sets me on a good path for the weekend as like you Tulip1, that is my downfall. Just like most people I am struggling with my emotions and feel up and down. I find exercise helps and also seeing a downward movement on the scales. So it is worth it to keep on keeping on…

Have a good weekend everyone.

Hello! I’m here to try again and get myself together. I have exceeded my last man weight. 😭 But I really do want to work on myself. For now, my goal is to remove bad things from my diet before jumping into 800 calories. So junk food, grains, sweeteners. My hardest issues are not adding honey to my tea and finding a way to balance my family’s meals (my hubby is the opposite of me and is trying to gain weight). So for the rest of this week, I’ll try to remove the unhealthy choices from my menu and when the next post is up, I’ll include my weight and begin fast 800.

Also, my name seems negative but it’s actually inspired by a doctor who episode.🤓

Hi all , have been reading all the posts & am amazed when I read of some of the weight losses on the forums when I struggle to lose a hundred grams & that’s not every day & it is a little disheartening, but when I read of some of the battles mentioned such as people with relatives & friends battling Covid I feel that I shouldn’t even comment , but I will because it is the primary reason I came onto the forum as I want support & help in losing 6.6 kilograms which I want to rid myself of .
I’m wondering if there’s anyone with any handy hints that is boosting some & enabling them to lose pounds so quickly ??
I’d appreciate any thoughts ?
Aside from that can I just say my love and thoughts go out to all who know or have friends or relatives suffering Covid , & I Pray that they will be o.k. , and for those with long term symptoms, they will abate without leaving permanent damage .
These Covid issues are horrendous & so wide spread , it’s still hard to comprehend how it has changed our World !
I truly feel so lucky to be living in a place where we are fairly safe at this time , but it doesn’t stop me / us all feeling for those who are in lockdown & those suffering & living in fear !!
Stay strong everyone ,
🤗❤️ Hello66

Hi all,
Hope I’m okay to join this thread, it looks really supportive and inspiring, and I’m after a little guidance. I started the 800 fast on 1st Jan 21, I had previously read the BSD book and applied some of the principles, and had also been doing intermittent fasting for some time, as it helps control the symptoms of my Crohn’s Disease.
I started with having 77lbs to lose, and have so far lost 10 of them – so only 67 to go which sounds really good.
I currently eat between 12.00 and 18.00, low carb <30g and high protein. I only drink water, black tea and a cup of hot water, lemon juice and a slice of ginger first thing, I treat also treat myself to a zero-calorie soda a couple of times a week. I have completed a minimum of 10,000 steps a day and eaten no more than 850 calories a day. I’m really proud of how I’ve adapted to the diet, have no side effects, fab energy levels, my Crohn’s is in a really good place and I’m really pleased with my increase in exercise. However, the scales have not moved at all in nearly a week! I’ve been using ketosis strips and am measuring as moderate, but don’t understand why I’m not losing – any advice?
In addition my plan was to stick religiously to plan for 3 weeks, take 1 day off and then back to plan for another 3 week, etc…as I think this will keep me motivated and be manageable for me. Any thoughts on whether this could be effective or not?
Thanks

Hi Hello66 . I understand your impatience to discard those 6 kilos but remember how far you have come !! Tell us why that number is important to you … did you have a target in mind which you want to achieve come what may ? How do you feel about your body now ?
I haven’t got a quick fix . I know that I experienced frequent stalls on the road but it balanced out . Could your medication be having an effect ?
Have you tried experimenting with intermittent fasting or time restricted eating ? Skipping breakfast so you eat your first meal around lunch time and with a shorter eating window ? Are you monitoring the carbs ? It’s easy for them to creep up especially with certain veg and fruit . How about protein ?
I know those 6 kilos are a burden to you Hello66 but I am in awe of how you have coped with some very challenging health issues so be proud of yourself . Give it time .

Hi Emzijw ( tricky to type !! 🙂 ) I’m going to call you Em !!
You have been following the plan since New Year so what 16 days ? You have had fantastic results so far so be proud of that ! You will inevitably see a slowing down of weight loss as you proceed . The 3rd /4th week is notorious for seeing a stall but just keep going ! There is no rush , see this as a long term, life time commitment in fact . You are already seeing the benefits of this way of eating on your health , increased energy and and particularly in managing your Crohns disease . All of that is fantastic Em !! It’s not just about seeing the numbers magically go down every week . It fluctuates but if you are following the principles of BSD /Fast 800 there is no reason why you won’t see the results you want ….in time .

Your plan to do 3 weeks and have a day off before starting again …. hmmm that depends what your day off would involve . If you resort to eating lots of high carb foods you felt ‘deprived ‘ of during the 3 weeks then I think you are setting yourself up for a hard time as you will have to transition once again from the effects of the high carb day and the risk of a massive carb overload .
This is only my opinion but I believe that the key is to find a way of eating which is satisfying and enjoyable where you don’ t feel in the least deprived because you have weaned yourself off the carbs and sugar . I don’t see this programme as a diet which you endure and then go back to ‘normal eating ‘ Low carb is the normal to sustain the weight loss .
You will be motivated by feeling and looking so much better ,Em . You are doing brilliantly in my opinion !