New life choice for determined alcoholic

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  • posted by Joes Nonna
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    S-G…love it…so true! Another one of mine is…you must listen/watch this…you WILL like it….me: no thank you I will make my own mind up!

    Alex49…enjoy the bath and tea…and well done on not taking the easy route!

    Love
    Nonna Mary
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    Hi all it’s very late but I’m not really tired even though 01.15. It’s been a good day for both Hubby and me. There is a bonus to my sobriety in that he is joining in if not totally at least partially. After our evening out with friends yesterday I have come to the conclusion that I need to embrace these occasions and keep moderate. Abstinence drew attention to me and I don’t want that really. I would like to get to the stage where I slowly sip rather knock back my beverage of choice. Even my fizzy water gets gulped down as if I am dying of thirst. Our next boozy social event is next Saturday and it’s at our house so I might dip a toe in the water – then again I might chicken out ….. Watch this space.
    Night all x

  • posted by Madmare
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    Hi all
    Decided to start today rather than Monday – there is no good reason not to start as soon aw possible. Only a 2lb weight gain I am really pleased I expected it to be much more after 2 weeks of drinking far too much and eating some carbs. We did have pizza on the last night as we had to pack up the villa but I did not have pasta even bought some of the pasta dishes smelt heavenly.
    Esnecca – I have come to the same conclusion as you – I am finding it difficult to deal with. I just think it says more about him – but I am not going to let it stop me this time.

    Day started – 2 scrambled eggs with 1og of butter – yummee!

    Have a good day all
    Love
    MM

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    It’s interesting how partners have such an influence and can so easily sabotage. I’m sure it is a control thing and a combination of that and fearing change. I am very lucky with my much beloved he is not the tiniest bit controlling and is happy to support me in my endeavours. However, it’s not a one-way street, I support him too – perhaps that is the solution embrace your loved-ones warts and all.

    Good lord lack of alcohol must be having an effect on my philosophic side.

    Have a great day everyone. It’s nice to have met you all.

    Augie x

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    Day 43 in the BSD house.

    Can it still be classed as being on the BSD, when I am on a maximum of 1000 calories per day?

    I am absolutely knackered. I don’t know why I am so tired but I hope it’s a blip. I slept 10 hours last night. Today the shop was busy but no busier than usual. It was the classic car weekend and it stayed fine so the town was abuzz.

    That’s all, hot shower and early night for me.

    FFBB X

  • posted by Mixnmatch
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    Of course averaging 1000 calories can still be classed as BSD, don’t forget that this way of eating encompasses all styles of intermittent fasting as well, like 5:2 etc. as well as the non calorie counting Med style way of life, which just reduces the white carbs, and encourages the vegetables and oily fish etc. 800 calories was selected for a reason, but it makes sense that if for some reason 1000 calories fits someone better then that is ‘allowed’. I used to average close to 850, on my 8 weeks as I was reluctant to go below 800, and on a few days was way over with ‘life’ getting in the way, and still regarded myself as being on BSD. On fatigue, review what you have eaten recently and look if there is enough variety as you may be lacking some trace elements or vitamins. Maybe consider a multivitamin and mineral supplement every couple of days if you are missing something and can’t narrow it down.

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    Quick update before work on weigh day.

    She’s only gone and done it. 138.8lbs or 9stone 12.

    Could not have done this without each and every one of you, I owe you my life.

    L x

  • posted by Joes Nonna
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    Wow LeeLee, many many congratulations you are amazing. I bet you look and feel fantastic…I can’t wait to feel like that. Celebrate your achievement by having a manicure or your hair done or another new set of clothes? Have a great day.

    Love
    Nonna Mary
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    Congratulations LeeLee, inspirational.

    Meanwhile I have given up on weekends and am eating about 1000-1200 calories as I zoom backwards and forward between Orange and Sydney. I get tired and crave carbs. About the best I can do is minimise the bad carbs. On the other hand, I had two days at less than 600 last week. End result is another 800 grams gone, feeling a bit thinner and having to consider visiting some charity shops for intermediate clothes. I have a dear friend who will be sending winter clothes my way as she packs up to move back NZ. All I’ll have to do is take about 3 feet off the bottom of trousers as she is much taller and long legged than me. She’s a 16 and I’m pretty sure they will be comfortable. Although blood sugar and goodbye diabetic meds are the goals, being a size 14 would be very satisfactory.

    Auguswelljan, I’m a bit the same on carbs. I am trying to impose mindfulness on my eating, concentrating on each mouthful rather than just inhaling them. When summer comes and I want my aperitif I shall have to be very careful not to gulp. Old habits really do die hard, but us old dogs can learn new tricks.

    Onwards and downwards comrades.

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    Way to go Leelee. X

    Day 44 in the BSD house.

    Well, where do I begin?

    Set off from home at 9.20 am and got home at 1 pm, the interview lasted 20 minutes. It is a temporary job for 13 weeks with no chance of becoming permanent. I will find out by Friday if I was successful. They are interviewing 30 – 35 people for 6 positions.

    Question for “fasting” peeps I had my tea yesterday at 5.30 pm, and all I had until 1.30 pm today was 2 teas with whole milk, sugar free gum x 2 pieces (bad breath = no no) and water. Is that a proper fast? or is it only a fast if you have water? It’s not important, I just want to be able to say I fasted for 20 hours!

    Think upping my calories a bit is helping and as long as I still show a loss every week I may keep them upped.

    Right, tea time so I will love you and leave you.

    FFBB X

  • posted by Joes Nonna
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    I am waiting to hear how Liz got on with the Colonoscopy…not necessarily the details, but the results. Thinking of you Liz!

    Love
    Nonna Mary
    xxxx

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    I feel I have been very neglectful of you all lately?

    Yes, work has been pretty mental and my dad has been pretty demanding of my time but I have been keeping an eye on you all. I’ve been reading and posting from the old I phone which makes scrolling and commenting on our trials and tribulations difficult (true first world problem!) So apologies to you all xx

    Liz, I do hope all went well today.

    Crabbycams & FFBB, I wasn’t great at 800 cals. I think I drank too much fluid which contributed to my whole electrolyte imbalance. I went up, mostly at weekends and felt better for it, so hope it works for you.

    FFBB, what did you think of the place? You were interviewing them as much as they were looking at you. Don’t take a job if the commute or vibe isn’t right. What’s meant for you, won’t pass you by.

    Weird side effect of being at goal (ish) I used to be hot. All the time. Either booze or carb sweats I imagine. Now I’m cold! I’m sat here tonight with a t shirt and two jumpers on and waiting for winter clothes to come on line!

    I’ve also developed REALLY expensive taste. In everything. My food is free range, organic and my clothes. Well they ain’t Cheap and badly fitting. It’s a new addiction….

    I have a friend who is going to have a gastric bypass in two weeks. She’s started her liver shrink diet today which is 5 pints of milk a day and nothing else 😱 I can’t help wishing she would try this woe first. It’s changed my life (and my overdraft 🤣🤣)

    Love to you all

    L xx

  • posted by crabbycams
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    Hi y’all, thanks for the support as always. Hope Liz’z colonoscopy is OK. The prep is the worst bit and they give you a nice cuppa afterwards with sandwiches.

    FFBB, I hope you get the job if it is right for you. And only short term.

    I’m sick and dosing on garlic, lemon and ginger magic brew (home made) with honey to loosen the cough, but doc says I still look fantastic with the weight loss, so that’s a bonus.

    Not wildly hungry. Roasted cauliflower and roasted Brussels sprouts for lunch, haloumi on toast for dinner. And some chocolate just because.

    Lee, I have a colleague who has had the bypass surgery. It’s worked really well for her with over 30kg gone. The shakes she was on to reduce the fat around the liver produced startling and quick results, like we tend to when we start the fast 800. Hope it works for her. Really, whatever works as long as we get healthy and can live our lives well. I’m enjoying being able to cross my legs properly, tuck my legs up etc with the less tummy in the way.

    Jeans I put on today to go to the doc used to fit very nicely. Now about 5 inches too big around the waist, a couple of inches over the hips, 4 inches over the arse and another 4 inches at the top of each leg. It’s the first time I’ve really and truly felt significantly skinnier since starting at the beginning of May. I’m off to the charity shops when I’ve recovered.

    Hugs everyone. you’re all stronger than me as you stay off the alcohol while I seem always to have at least one foot and sometimes a whole leg dragging in the mud behind the wagon.

    You are all inspirations.

    CC

  • posted by fattyfattyboomboooms
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    Day 45 in the BSD house.

    I think today’s interview went well. I was there for an hour.

    The interview consisted of 3 competency based questions, a 15 minute maths test and 2 e-mail response scenarios.

    I won’t know until after the weekend whether I am successful.

    Another successful day, with regards to WOE and I.F, taking it one day at a time….as usual.

    My weight loss graph is looking good and in a none scale victory I am only slightly over the divider line on the bus seat now. Yay smaller thighs and arse.

    Planning on trying the jeans and dress on on the last Friday of every month, that way I have a physical visual reference as well as a scale result. I think due to having so much to lose it will take a monthly “try on” for the weight loss to translate into dress size. Doing it weekly and perceiving it as slow or unnoticeable will probably (definitely) piss me off.

    That’s all folks!

    FFBB X

  • posted by Joes Nonna
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    Hey CC, well done on the jeans front.

    FFBB, brilliant ways to visualise weight loss and just general loss.

    Well I have stayed the same again this week. No weight loss and no shrinkage of the inches either. I am just about ready to give up. I am fed up of denying myself the food I enjoy to see no result. Thank you in advance for those of you who will try and tell me to drink more water (my kidneys float as it is)…weigh my food (every calorie is counted)…monitor my carbs (again counted)…exercise more…I am knackered enough without doing EVEN more.

    So my options are thus….carry on and hope and pray….or give up. For now I will wait and see what next Tuesdays scales say. I will continue to drink my water, count my calories/carbs, and continue the exercise regime.

    Those of you who have seen a steady weight loss, well done. I am genuinely pleased for you and just a little bit jealous. I know my underactive thyroid could be hindering me somewhat, especially as the GP has lowered my dose.

    Anyway, that is all for now. Love to all keep up the good work.

    Love Nonna Mary
    xxxx

  • posted by Hello 66
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    Hello comrades , I’ve been AWOL , hope Liz doesn’t give me the old dishonourable discharge ! Speaking of dear Liz , I think she was having the colonoscopy on the 23rd Aug .? Hope she’s ok , no posts of late .
    Congrats Lee , how fantastic is your weight ?? I would be on cloud 9 at your weight , should I say I WILL BE !!?
    I think it’s fair enough you have developed expensive tastes , you have earned the best !
    Like you I would want your friend to try this way of life instead of by pass surgery , I’m not keen on sleeves , by pass surgery etc ., 3 instances I know of only worked for a while , then slowly the weight piled back on , and adjustments & complications seem to be a problem too !
    Nasty one I heard of from an ex neighbour , they had a young single Mum next door , she had the surgery , had trouble following the post op orders , was eating chicken of all things , lying on the couch , according to her small child , & went to sleep !
    Apparently the father of the child came to get the little 4 year old next morning for weekend access , the poor little girl said Mummy is cold and won’t wake up , I’ve been on the couch with her , to cuddle her warm !!! Mother had died ….. post mortem result …. She choked on the chicken she should never tried eating .
    A friend who lives very close to me admits to going to the supermarket and buying the richest ICECREAM as it slides duwn easily , so her early fantStic weight loss is again another failure of this surgery , & food as it was, can not really be enjoyed , especially with sleeve surgery , which is sad to imagine !
    FFBB .Do hope you r successful with job interview , hope you get the the one you want 😊
    Love your idea of trying on clothes .
    Don’t be disheartened Mary , hypothyroidism is a pain in the butt , I’m in the sand boat , was on 100 mcgs Thyroxine daily , my dose has now increased to 100 mcgs daily plus an extra 50 mcgs Mon.Wed.& Fri., so hope this may help my lethargy & slow metabolism !
    I’m trying to post with my iPhone and as Lee said its hard scrolling back so I’ve forgotten some of the content of other posts !
    So all you newbies are doing very well , keep it going troops 😊
    As for me , I’ve had a weekend of temptations , fared pretty well , Hubby Birthday I did have a Celebratory drink or 2 , but there’s no way I’m going to toast my darling with Sparkling Water !
    I had dropped 400 grams , but found 200 the next day , my new scales weigh in grams , think 400 is 14 ounces , so just under a pound , will check scales again after a strict fast day .
    I’m going to include black coffee in my fast , and lemon / mint water , to just get that extra bit off !
    Loved catching up , will be back soon , keep on keeping on everyone , and if you drag a leg every now and then , know we are all here ready to held drag you back up onto the wagon .
    😘 to you all ,
    H 66

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    Mary, I would go back to the GP if I were you. Could you ask for a referral to a specialist? I know nothing about having an under-active thyroid so this may be sucky advice. Have you told your GP what you are doing?

    Has there been a period where you were losing weight regularly, week after week or monthly?

    It sucks that you are going through this without the pay off of weight loss. However, do you feel healthier and better in yourself despite not losing weight? How’s your mood (besides being pissed off)? Could you maybe try a couple of days a week at a slightly higher calorie limit whilst avoiding the bad carbs?

    I wish you strength and send my love.

  • posted by Joes Nonna
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    Thank you FFBB…I had a blood test just yesterday to see what my thyroid levels are. I have indeed insisted on seeing specialists in the past and got nowhere…their attitude is basically, this is what happens when you have an underactive thyroid. I have argued with them about levels….for instance…their normal is between 12 and 24…under 12 is underactive…over 24 is overactive…so you can be a natural 23 and be normal. I think I was high up as I always had tons of energy, would cycle, run walk etc. Then I turned 30 and within a year had gained 4 stone. Helpful GP told me I had slimmers amnesia…I was forgetting what I ate! 8 Years later and a specialist told me, and I quote “I can tell by looking at someone if there is something wrong with their thyroid and you aint.” My husband argued with him and he sent me for a blood test, “just to please my hubby!” (His words) I got a phone call the following day telling me to get to the Doctor and pick up a prescription as my thyroid was underactive. I was once on 200mg Thyroxin a day, and before Christmas (i was on 150) the test was low and I was told to retest in March. This time it was overactive and they dropped my dose to 125! Again another argument with the GP. I have cheated twice in two weeks. Once on my anniversary and once at my grandchildrens party on Saturday. I was violently ill (vomiting) on this Saturday night. So why I have stayed the same is beyond me.

    I don’t actually feel any better either. I am not sleeping better, my skin is not clearer (Psoriasis), I still have very little energy and I have a bit of a black dog about me at the moment. Self medicating sounds good at the moment, but I have come so far so I wont. However, if I don’t see any result next week I will be reverting back to over 1000 calories and not counting and calculating so many different things. I am sick of food as I am constantly trying to think of what to eat and how nutritious, calorific, carbohydrate it is. Sorry to moan, you can tell I am down.

    Thank you for your love and support, I really appreciate it.

    Love Nonna Mary
    xxxx

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    Mary, it is possible that your metabolism can be reset at least a little if you increase your calories gradually, rather than just giving up. After a reset, you can renew your 800 calories effort, and hopefully then your metabolism will allow you to lose some weight. Try adding 50 calories a day, still of the same food, and just keep going until you either start putting weight on, or can’t stuff yourself any more with the good stuff, and start looking at rubbish carbs again. I did this for about three weeks and actually lost more weight than I had been doing on the restricted calories.

  • posted by Joes Nonna
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    Thank you Mixnmatch, I may give that a go. xxx

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    Oh my lovely Mary Nonna as I call you, I hate to see you so down. I totally understand why though. You have been one of the most dedicated, supportive and inspiring among us.

    I can’t offer advice with regards to your thyroid. It sounds so difficult to manage and obviously the “specialists” have been less than constructive. I do agree with mixnmatch that switching it up a bit does work. It definitely worked for me and my biggest losses happened when I varied my calories, even going up towards 1500 (but not in big jumps)

    Try it, can’t hurt….

    Big, big hugs xxx

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    Thank you Leelee, I will look into it. Also, thank you for your kind comments. It means a lot.

    NonnaMary
    xxx

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    Today I had a wardrobe malfunction. Put on a pair of trousers and they promptly dropped to my ankles. I tried pair after pair and none were wearable. I had to wear jeans to work.

    Cue emergency trip to Sainsbury’s for some new (reasonably priced) trousers that will be ok for work. I had to buy a size 12. So I bought 3 pairs!!

    I wouldn’t be here without you Mary, which is why I’m 100% sure your time will come.

    Old habits die hard though. I REALLY wanted to buy a triple decker sandwich while at the till. Damn those devils on our shoulders…

    L xx

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    LeeLee, bloody well done! a) for not eating the triple decker sandwich, and b) for losing so much weight that you feel so great.

    Thank you for your kind comments, but you did this yourself…only your determination and strength kept you going. We just paint the corners. Keep well.

    Mary Nonna, or Nonna Mary…whichever you prefer. xxx

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    I don’t know if it’s at all helpful to assure you that it happens to everyone, but it really does happen to everyone, Joes Nonna. I don’t have thyroid problems and I’ve lost a buttload (literally!) of weight over the past year, very quickly in the beginning. Still, when that stall hits, it knocks the wind out of you. All of the sudden everything we have to do feels like a crushing burden, too much to bear for one person. I was never tempted to revert to my old ways because I’d rather keep my limbs attached to my body and have functioning retinas than eat pasta, but I have had many days in a row when I was so depressed and despondent that all I could do was binge-watch Netflix and squall like an infant every hour on the hour.

    I stumbled through them as best I could until the losses began again and I could let the scale euphoria propel me forward to the next plateau and its attendant meltdown. I borrowed a mantra from Stalin’s Order 227 to the Red Army when things were at their darkest in the war against Nazi Germany: Not one step backwards.

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    Esnecca, we definitely need a like button on here.
    That’s a lovely post xx

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    Esnecca, you are an inspiration to many people, me included and thank you for taking the time to let me know it is a plateau. I started this way of life, because I believed in it, but now I am not so sure. It is beneficial for some people (like yourself), maybe just not for me. As I say, I will continue, at least for another week. Again, thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to me.

    Nonna Mary
    xxxx

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    Oh dear Nonna Mary , I’ve read your post on how you’re feeling and feel quite sad for you ! I want to help kick that old black dog out of your life , he’s not wanted !
    I had a thought …. when do you take your thyroxine / levothyroxine ?
    I was advised by my pharmacist to always take it half to one hour before breakfast , as some foods and other medications can prevent normal absorption of the thyroxine ,which in turn could be causing all sorts of symptoms connected with hypothyroidism , even the old black dog syndrome !
    The dose may be right , but if it’s not being absorbed correctly then it’s useless & nag not be benefiting you at all ! Just a thought .
    There’ are so many symptoms that we can feel , even when thyroid function tests suggest we are within normal limits , & it’s based on these blood tests that the medication dose is decided , some Doctors should listen more to the symptoms being suffered , before making a sweeping statement such as HE can tell from looking at a patient if they are suffering hypothyroidism !
    In severe cases perhaps a Dr can look for signs & yes note the droopy eyelids , the puffy face , perhaps the general ‘slowness ‘ the patient is displaying , but no Dr. can guess the results of thyroid function tests !
    You mention your psoriasis , apparently there may be a connection between the two as so many people suffer both , my doctor also suggested I try gluten free , which can be helpful for hypothyroidism , which I have done for the past year , gluten free has certainly made my I IBS symptoms more manageable , so that’s a fantastic bonus , without it being ?? helpful to thyroid . ( by that I’m less likely to get the hurry ups so badly that I don’t make it , which can be , and has been for years , at times a social nightmare !)
    Gluten-free along with a daily dose of lomotil first thing , & p.r.n. has helped that situation immensely .
    Gluten free didn’t do my weight any good though , as I continued to eat the breads etc., and some are very high in calories , hence weight gain !!
    Anyway dear Nonna Mary , chin up , keep marching forward with us all linking arms with you , and know that we are all here trying to support & help solve any issues , or hurdles any one of us is facing !
    Love and extra big hugs ,
    H 66 😘😘

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    Ah, Nonna Mary! You would be the first to say to us ‘ don’t give up! ‘ so please, please don’t. Even though the scales aren’t moving at the moment, this is not reflecting what is happening inside. You ARE healthier on this way of life and just because there aren’t results in all the areas you could hope for, it doesn mean there aren’t any at all!
    I know I am a truely terrible example of a good bsder, I fall off the wagon with monotonous regularity and my slow weight loss is reflected in this. But every day I start back again because I just feel so much better on this food.
    I rarely measure or count anything because I’m hopeless, but the right food in small portions is close enough.
    I’ve come to accept I will drink too much wine on weekends., will eat the occasional pizza with my kids. I haven’t managed an entire week on 800 calls since October (!!) but im just going to keep going.
    Please do the same.
    I agree with stopping counting and measuring for a while, throw in a rest period then start again and see what happens. I’m sending you lots of hugs and support, take the pressure off yourself and you never know what might happen! Xxxxxxx Inka

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    Good morning everyone. Just scanned through some of the posts. I’ve not been around for a dy or two and it’s amazing what you can miss in a couple of days. Nonna a I feel for you, my son is a doctor and I am pleased to say he would not be so dismissive of your condition. Thyroid malfunction can be just awful it runs in my family and I have just been thinking I should get mine checked again as years ago I was below normal but not enough to treat according to my doc then.
    Have they checked for hashimoto syndrome? Still thyroid but much more difficult to regulate. Worth asking the question. Good luck and don’t let it get to you.
    LeeLee wow! How fantastic to have buy emergency trousers in a smaller size – I wish.
    My progress has slowed and I am admitting to succumbing to both potatoes (just a tiny amount) and my favourite elixir G&T (the amount was not as tiny regrettably). Back on the wagon again at least till Saturday when we’re having a party.
    Augie

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    Mary, it does say in the book to reassess after a few weeks and ask yourself some questions. Do you have the book? I have pasted the questions below just in case.

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    The important thing is how you are feeling – are you coping? Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

    1. Are you losing weight at a steady pace? By the end of Week 2 it may have slowed but it should still be rapid.
    2. Is your appetite under better control? Most people report feeling less hungry by the end of Week 2.
    3. Are your blood sugar levels coming down or are they still all over the place?
    4. Are you sleeping? If not, you may wish to eat your main meal a bit later.
    5. Are you getting constipated? If so I would recommend not only drinking more fluids but also adding more fibre-rich food, i.e. non-starchy vegetables.
    6. Are you coping emotionally? You may feel more irritable but I would be concerned about a prolonged drop in mood.
    7. Are you managing to stick with the diet most of the time?

    If the answer is “no” to more than two of these questions, this may not be the right diet for you. Rather than give up I recommend you try what I call the 5:2 approach, cutting your calories down to 800 for two days, and staying on a low-carb Mediterranean-style eating plan for the rest of the week. It will be slower but as long as you lose the weight it should still be effective. See page 154 for more details. The reason for having a review after two weeks is that it gives you long enough to get into the swing of things. Hopefully you are feeling in control, slimmer, energised. But I also want to be sure that you are not pushing yourself too hard. Diets can be tough even if you are in perfect health. If you are a diabetic there are added pitfalls.

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    How are you today?

    FFBB X

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    First let me say a huge THANK YOU for being such wonderful supportive peoples.

    H66, I take my Thyroxin at around 5.30 every morning and don’t take my next medication (Lansoprazole) until around 10-10:30. So nothing else interferes with my absorption. I have been gluten free for a long time. Although I do miss baking my own bread, not just because it tastes so superior to shop bought, but because it was a damned good work out!

    Inka, I think it is great that you are in control of yourself and your eating habits. I am very good at the BSD which is why I was so down yesterday. Even when my lovely Jovis cooks he measures and weighs for me. My insides are probably better than they were, after all I was drinking two bottles of wine almost every night. So you are quite right, something is improved. My liver doesn’t swear at me every time I go into the supermarket. I no longer visit the wine aisle!

    Augie, I have not been tested for Hashimoto…the last Doctor I saw was an arrogant, confrontational prat who was more impressed with himself than helping me. We actually had an arguement and he suggested I see a different Doctor next time. He went on to say “I am just a humble GP” to which I replied…”there is nothing humble about you Dr….”

    FFBB, thank you for reminding me of that passage from the book. You are right and I had forgotten all about it. I can indeed answer no, to more than two of those listed. I may try the 5:2 instead, but I actually enjoy this way of eating, and find it really, really hard to not think in terms of 800. I will have to force myself.

    I have indeed kicked the black dog out. Today I feel much better. Last night I had a drink and today I am re-determined. I may well go over 800 today but I will not mope about it. I don’t think I mentioned this before….Jovis was made redundant at the beginning of June and is desperately trying to find work. ( Unfortunately, we still have a mortgage.) He is 65 in September and really should be winding down, instead he is wound up. I know money worries are getting to him, even though he doesn’t complain and honestly the number of jobs he has applied for is in the 100’s. My poor lovely Jovis…on top of all that he has to put up with me. Lol.

    Anyway, we all have problems and to someone else mine are minor. One of my favourite quotes is…..We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the Stars! Oscar Wilde. The other one is….Be yourself, Everyone else is already taken!

    Thank you again for the hugs and outpouring of love. It boosted me immensely. I am back on track now.

    Lots of love to you all,
    Nonna Mary
    xxxxx

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    Day 47 in the BSD.

    I GOT THE JOB I WANTED!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

    It is the one I interviewed for yesterday. She called me to say I aced my competencies/maths/e-mail test and that whilst they were still interviewing for 7 other places on the new team she wanted to get me on board. I should get the contract next week and the start date for induction is 25th September. The shift patterns are between 8 am – 8 pm Monday – Saturday (no bank holidays….yet).

    It is less money than the other job and I will have to play it by ear food wise as they don’t have microwaves in the kitchenettes (not that I could see) so on a late I won’t be able to heat my tea, but I am thinking a big salad with chicken thigh or crust-less quiche (which I can pack with peppers and onions).

    I am kinda pleased the starting date isn’t until September as I have a funeral at the end of this month that I am going to with my mum (my dad is also pleased as he doesn’t have to go to the funeral as the family of the deceased`s wife are very gregarious and he finds them too much, as I did at the recent wedding where I stood in for dad as he was unwell) The deceased was a lovely man who tried his best to kick cancer in the balls but cancer finally won at the weekend. He passed away in the local hospice which is supported by the charity shop I volunteer in. His wife is very nice and has a huge heart but she can be a bit much. There will be a church service, then a short service at the crematorium and then a meal at an Italian restaurant. I found out the date of the funeral minutes after the phone call offering me the job and telling me the start date for the job.

    So happy, yet bittersweet at the same time.

    FFBB X

    P.S To all my buddies; you can now uncross your fingers and relax.

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    You’re welcome Mary, I think I have mentioned I have increased slightly in my calories (but still less than 1000 daily on average) and I feel better for it.

    It sucks that Jovis is still having to look for work, and I know how fricking stressful it is being unemployed. I wish him well, love and luck too.

    FFBB

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    Way to go FFBB. Well done. You are obviously a good catch. Sucks about the funeral though. My brother is dating a woman who is a bit much after 5 minutes. Her heart is as big as her personality. I wish you the very best of luck with both the job and the funeral.

    Love Nonna Mary
    xxx

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    CONGRATULATIONS FFBB !👏👏👏👏👍👌💐 Fantastic news , & great that your induction starts in September , so you have time to get organised , & you will be available to attend the Funeral of your Family friend with your Mum .
    Perhaps you could get yourself a little food thermos , so at least you could take a thermos of hot steamed veg , chicken soup , & other low cal / carb meals , if there isn’t a microwave tucked away somewhere ? Great news anyway , has given you a boost I’m sure 😊

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    Nonna Mary , you’ve covered all bases it seems , so why the hell aren’t you losing weight ???
    A thought comes to mind as I read that your Jovis was made redundant at the beginning of June , this has no doubt been worrying you as well , as he applies for umpteen jobs ,& although he doesn’t complain , you know he is worried & wound up , mortgage etc ., & you’re probably wound up and stressed out about this too ….. From experience over time ( for me anyway ) when I’m stressed and worried , I cling onto every pound I have ,& there’s no way I can lose an ounce whatever I do ! I have actually felt envious of those people when stressed or distressed weight just falls off them !! Nothing falls off me , but certainly my body seems to cling on harder when I’m down , maybe your body is doing this at the moment ?
    All the best to your dear Jovis anyway , that a job will come up very soon 😘😘
    FFBB idea that you change to 5:2 , as you’ve answered “no” to more than 2 of THE questions , I must grab my book & check page 154 !
    FFBB is also right in checking that you’re not pushing yourself too hard Nonna Mary .
    Stay strong dear Nonna Mary , for you and for your dear Jovis , it’s not easy , but I’m so glad you’ve kicked that old black dog to the kerb where he belongs !
    More love , hugs and strength coming your way ,
    H 66 😘😘🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

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    Thank you H66…on the right road today. You are wonderful xxxx
    Nonna Mary
    xxxx

  • posted by Hello 66
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    Great news Nonna Mary 👍👌😘

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    Great news FFBB!!

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    Way to go FFBB, I had a good vibe feeling about that role, just by the way you spoke about the interview. Well done! 😄🎉👏👍👍👍👍

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    I’ve had a bit of a crappy week.

    Got home on weds to be told that my favourite aunt in Galway has had a stroke. Fortunately, it wasn’t major and they seem to have stopped the haemorrhage on the brain, so I’m hopeful she will do well.

    Then I get a call to say that a family friend committed suicide and the funeral is tomorrow. His poor mother found him hanging in the wardrobe. He was only young with three teenage children. Totally horrific. It will be tough seeing them all tomorrow.

    So big hugs to you all. Let’s treasure each other.

    L x

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    Lesley, sorry to hear about your aunt and also your family friend, how terribly sad and my thoughts will be with you tomorrow at the funeral, hope everyone gets through ok.
    Xxx Inka

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    Oh LeeLee, it never rains but it pours. Horrible news for you, family and friends. Love and sympathy to all.

    Mary Nonna
    xxx

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    Lee, I am so sorry for your loss, he must have been in severe emotional distress to do that. I had the same thing a few months ago with a childhood friend, we all thought she had turned a corner but we misread the situation. I hope your aunt improves.

    All the best,

    FFBB

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    H66 – I was right twice? In one day? marking that in my diary!

  • posted by Alex49
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    Hello all, well, 8 days in and feeling great. Weighed myself this morning and lost 8 pounds. No booze either. Tough but manageable! Have to say though that physically I’m feeling better than I have in ages.

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    Hi Alex49, well done. That is a brilliant result and no booze either. Keep reminding yourself of how good you feel, it will help when the wine monster calls.

    Nonna Mary
    xxx

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