Hello All,

I’m starting back on the BSD, after following it successfully last year for 3 months (and losing 20 pounds) and then putting back on the weight. I’ll be posting weekly in an effort to keep myself on track. Diet ‘Buddies’ welcome! Current weight – 233.3 lbs, target 210 lbs.

James

Hi James,

I too lost weight last year on the BSD but have put it back on (and a bit extra) .. I’m starting this Wednesday 8th …so may be we can exchange hints, tips, support , frustrations etc…I currently weigh 165lb s and would like to lose 30lb , not sure how often I’ll post but would welcome some company.

Good Luck diet buddy

Annie

I’m in a similar situation. I did this for a while last year and lost enough weight to (just) get into the healthy range. I eased up too much and have put some of it back on. We learn by our mistakes, don’t we?

How are you both doing?

It’s going fine thanks Patsy, but I’m only on the 3rd day. A 3 lb weight loss so far, so I’m happy with that. How about you?

3 lb in 3 days is very good! Well done.

I’ve only lost 1 lb – suspect I’m eating quite a bit more than 800 calories as I’ve not weighed everything. I’ll try to make a bit more effort.

I’m following the menu guide at the back of the book pretty religiously. The trickiest bit is leafing through the book to get all the ingredients written down, and then having time to prepare it all. I’ve decided a spreadhseet may help future weeks. Here’s a copy and paste of week 2’s major ingredients, if that helps you. Keep it at it, it does work. My problem will be this coming weekend, a Dads’ curry and poker night, I may have to go very light on the Sunday afterwards! Good luck with it Patsy.

Week 2
Almonds flaked 2 tbsp
Almond milk (unsweetened)
Apple juice 50 ml
Asparagus 100 g
avocado 1
basil leaves
beetroot 175g
black eyed beans 1 tin
Blueberries 50 g
bramley apples 1
broccoli bunch
butter beans (tinned)
cannellini beans (tinned) 400 g
Capers
celeriac 1
celery 1
chicken breast 3
Chickpeas 550 g
Chives
coconut flour 2tbs
cottage cheese
crab meat (white) 200 g
Creme Freche 1 tbsp
cucumber 0.25
Dill
Eggs 8
fetta cheese
Flaxseeds 3 tbsp
Galia melon
Garlic 1 clove
Gem lettuce
green beans 25g
Green teabag
kidnet beans 1 tin
lemon juice
mayonnaise
minced beef 100 g
mint (fresh)
mixed salad leaves
mushrooms 125 g
onion 2
Oyster sauce
Parmesan cheese
Parsley bunch
Passion Fruit 1
Portobello Mushrooms 2
Prawns 150 g
radishes 4
Raisins 1 tbsp
Red Chillie 0
Red Onion 2
Red Pepper 1.5
Rocket leaves 2 handfuls
Salmon steak 1
shallots 2
Smoked Mackerel Fillet 0
Smoked samon 50g
sour cream
Soy Sauce
Spinach 200 g
Spring onions 5
strawberries 5
sweetcorn (frozen)
tahini paste 2 tbsp
tomatoes beef
tomatoes chopped 200 g
Tuna tin
Walnut pieces
white fish 100g
Yoghurt Greek 2 tbsp
yogurt Plain 250 g

Gosh, you’re organised!

I’m doing a bit of planning and making a list ready for my next shopping trip. If I don’t buy carbs, I won’t be able to eat them! I’m going to try to only get what I need for the week of other things too. It won’t be possible with everything, but might help.

My husband is doing the diet too. He’s having a few extras, as he’s only slightly overweight, but I think I can resist eating anything bought just for him.

First week done!

I’ve lost 3 lbs. Not a huge amount, but I suspect my portion sizes are a bit on the large side, which would account for it! I’ve avoided all sugar and pasta, bread, white rice etc, have been exercising and feel great. All my biggest clothes were too tight, but already feel a little more comfortable. I’ll definitely carry on.

How are you doing James and Annie?

My loss is similar to yours Patsy. 4lb lost in the week which I’m content with as I completely fell off the wagon on Saturday as I had a curry and poker night around my house with 10 friends. I was straight back on the BSD on Sunday. I’m following the recipe plan at the back of the book. Still a long way to go though, but confident that by sticking with the book that I’ll (we all will) get there. Back to my judo training tonight and Wednesday, so that should help!

Cheers

James

Well done!

It’s good to know that mostly sticking to the diet still helps, even if the weight loss isn’t as fast as if we were completely strict all the time.

I’m using some of the recipes ‘properly’ and using others as a guide.