Has anyone else done a second block of the diet? I lost 15 pounds in 6 weeks then kind of blew the last 2 weeks cause life got in the way and I’ve put a couple of pounds back on. I’m not beating myself up about it but have decided to do a second block as I still have another 2 stone to lose 😀

Marjorie,
Have you re-read the book to see if MM makes any comment on extending beyond the 8 weeks? Might it not be better to go onto the 5:2 system whilst still eating the same types of food?
I’m absolutley no expert on the subect but just wonder if 4 months on 800kCals is a good idea.
The really odd thing is that I think it would be very easy to do another 8 weeks – I’m 6 weeks through the 8 and don’t feel as though I’m having to make an effort.

Hi Marjorie
I’m in the same position, just finishing week 7 and am determined to carry on. I’ve lost 20 pounds so far but have much more weight to go. If no one has has completed a second block of 8 weeks , then we can trailblaze and see how it goes. Good luck . Much joy

Hi string breaker
The book is a bit vague on continuing, it just says some people may have more weight to lose and may want to continue. I’m going to give it a try. The recipes are really well balanced so , if we choose carefully, it should be okay; and if it’s not – we can always stop! Have a go and see how it works. Good luck.. Much joy

Hi Stringbreaker, I haven’t re-read the book but I do plan to, mainly to get some motivation again. I didn’t stick to 800 calories for the last 2 weeks so it wouldn’t really be 4 months for me and if I do find it a struggle then the 5:2 is my backup plan. Must admit I don’t feel as if it’s an effort either 😀
I am going to do it again Desperate so let’s trailblaze 😀Good luck to you too!

Hi DD,
In that case I might give it a bash myself once the 8 weeks is over.
I hope to have just another 20lbs to lose after the first time round so I may be able to shift that on the 5:2 – I’ll certainly maintain the Med style food whatever.
Very good luck to you

…and Marjorie

I asked the BSD team about this. They said if I was ok and had no problems it was ok to do an extra few weeks then move on to 5:2.

But I have stayed on the BSD and am now in my 12th week (except last week was on holiday do just low-carb eating, straight back on BSD when I got home). I plan on staying on this for a while longer as I have approx another 56 pounds to lose, and lots of folk on here seem to be planning to do the same.