No s-g I think you put a very well reasoned case I just reinforced your argument!
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posted by Verano on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
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posted by sunshine-girl on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
on 10 Jan 2018 at 17:36 in Fast 800Hi V, just wanted to say, I wish I could have said it as succinctly, I always go all around the houses and then back again.
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Not really. Portion control fixes everything. I bought the smallest avocadoes I can find and eat half of one instead of the whole thing. My cheese limit was 2 oz a day total. I just measured everything to be sure I didn’t cross the 800 calorie limit. I also found easy ways to trim the fat (literally!) in things like salad dressing and veggie sautees. For instance I used to use a tablespoon of olive oil for a salad dressing. Now it’s less than a teaspoon. I use a strongly flavored artisan kalamata oil to make sure I don’t lose deliciousness, and add bulk with a fake mayo I make out of silken tofu. It has the emulsifying power of the oil in 8 calories and .25 gram carbs in a tablespoon (15 grams).
Food combinations are also key. If you’re going to enjoy a higher fat lunch, for example, then make a dinner that’s focused on veg and lean proteins. Sometimes I’ll do a cheesy lunch, for example, and then for dinner have a giant salad with arugula, cucumbers, miso dressing and smoked whitefish. If you plan your menu, there are no nasty shocks and you can indulge in the healthy fats without worrying about calorie count.
Then again, I did the 800 calories regimen for 14 months, so I had plenty of time to come up with systems that worked for me. Now I’m in maintenance and I don’t count calories anymore, but I still measure so I can keep the carbs extremely low. Besides, I’m used to the process and I like knowing for a fact what I’m eating and how much of it.
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My advice would be go for the fats anyway and just get used to eating smaller quantities than you used to. It is really good for satiety and I have pretty well trained myself to recognise what a healthy portion of one of the healthy fats is using this method which I am finding very useful now I am maintaining.
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posted by martymonster on Struggling…missing potatoes and pasta!
on 10 Jan 2018 at 17:03 in Welcome to the BSDCondolences Grannyvee.
I have found celeriac makes pretty good oven chips and cubed it also makes a good enough for substitute for potatoes if making a roast. There are a million recipes online. I just put some oil and seasoning a dots of butter on them. About 50min at 220.
Broccoli mash with plenty of butter or crème fraiche is a revelation.
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Thank you – I hadn’t considered my salt intake, I rarely use it in cooking or to my plate.
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posted by You snooze you gain on Low cal, low carb and (quite) high fat
on 10 Jan 2018 at 16:53 in Fast 800Does anyone else have problems balancing the low cal and high fat elements here? I find myself avoiding things like avocado, cheese and oils because of the high cal value. I console myself with the thought that I know it’s only 8 weeks of combining low carb with low cal.
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Just reading the book and starting out. Can anyone recommend a good calorie counter app?
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Theo, I had much the same reaction as you to the material in week one. I’ve done so much reading on nutrition since 2016 that there wasn’t much I hadn’t encountered before. I was glad to see the cautious approach to thorny issues like whether saturated fat really does cause high cholesterol, and the emphasis on vegetable cellulose as the primary source of fiber rather than wheat. That’s one of the things I’ve encountered most frequently in conversations about this WoE: if you don’t eat bread/oats, where do you get fiber? People are so weirdly convinced that bread is high in fiber when it’s actually dismally bad, whole wheat, multigrain, Ezekial bread, you name it. It all sucks compared to spinach.
To my eternal shame, I tanked the protein question on the quiz. I mean, tanked it hard. Like I picked the right answer dead last.
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Hi Sarah, well done on your 4lbs, and sorry to hear about the funeral.
In addition to what Allie and Esnecca have said, you may want to try increasing your salt intake a bit. If you are drinking lots of water, you will likely need more, and that should help with the need for the loo and the headache. -
posted by alliecat on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
on 10 Jan 2018 at 16:34 in Fast 800Hi JulesB, and welcome to the forums and the depth and breadth of
knowledge and support waiting for you here. Being a part of this
community is the secret weapon we all share! You’ve taken the first
step in acknowledging your self sabatoge, and I salute you for that 🙂
From time to time there have been other discussions here on that very
subject. One of the more thought provoking comments was the following:
Rather than fear of failure, could it be fear of success???
It’s good to meet you. If you have time in your life to join one of the active
challenge threads, then you will meet other newbies, those on their way,
and most importantly, maintainers. We’ve all been where you are and
are more than happy to share what has made us successful.
Best of luck to you, Jules!Allie
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Sorry Theoi promise to do a little more and report back!
Carole I think the course starting next week may be a bit more interesting than this one ….. we will have to wait and see!
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posted by Verano on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
on 10 Jan 2018 at 16:32 in Fast 800I just want to add that I agree with sunshine-girl when it comes to the BSM question. I do have T2, now in remission and controlled by diet alone, but I realised very early on that the only reliable measure was the HbA1c. There are so many variables that affect blood sugar that unless you need to prick your finger several times a day because you use insulin, why would you? It really serves no reliable measure and is a bit like weighing several times a day, leads only to frustration because of all the fluctuations and serves no real purpose.
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Hi guys,
Thanks for posting about this course.
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Hey, V – some study buddy you’ve turned out to be😉😜😊😘 I have done quite a lot today because I was supposed to be out with friends all day, but it was unexpectedly cancelled, so found myself with a very unusual free day. Now, a free day could be spent on Futurelearn, or catching up with much neglected housework…………………no brainer!😝
I’m now up to 1:19 – benefits of fibre. After that, only 2 more to go to finish this week, and those are a quiz and a summary of week 1. Frankly, I’ve whizzed through week one because most of the information given, I was already aware of. So, so far, not learned an awful lot of new stuff – hopefully this will improve in future weeks. But will be interesting to see how much I do actually know when I take the quiz😝
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posted by Esnecca on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
on 10 Jan 2018 at 15:50 in Fast 800Jules, have you ever heard of nuclear physicist Louis Slotin? He worked on the atomic bomb during WWII and was known for a practice he called “tickling the dragon’s tail,” in which he placed fissionable materials closer and closer together to study the build-up to the chain reaction. The idea was to observe closely and separate them before the chain reaction and inevitable massive explosion. One time the reaction began faster than he’d expected and he had to physically separate the materials with his bare hands to keep the southwestern United States from turning into a mushroom cloud. He died of radiation poisoning shortly thereafter.
The seed crackers, the other things you’ve bought when you achieve a weight loss goal, that’s your version of tickling the dragon’s tail. Because it’s well-embedded in your psyche, I think you need to fight it in a very mindful, aggressive way. Talk to yourself, remind yourself of the inevitable shame spiral that ensues, and most of all, acknowledge and accept that you are a different person now. You are not the secret cracker binge person. These dirty little assignations in pay-by-the-hour motels don’t work for you anymore. You are about health, strength, committment, focus and holy crap are you all about results. Those loss figures speak for themselves. They’re the best rebuttal in the world to a self-destructive impulse.
You can do it!
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I’m sorry, Sarah. Funerals can be deeply upsetting even when you don’t have the triggering associations you have. Very well done confronting the pain you’re in a face-to-face way instead of trying to numb it with food. It’s a big part of making the changes you need in your life a permanent thing instead of a trick to lose weight.
Regarding the bathroom, your bladder will adjust and you’ll have to pee less frequently. I have found, however, that when I need to go I need to GO. The days of me being able to hold it for hours are over. I drink too constantly for that.
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posted by JulesP on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
on 10 Jan 2018 at 15:34 in Fast 800Forgot to post here on weigh day yesterday so coming clean now. Honestly, I’m my own worst enemy, need to work in my will power. After sticking rigidly to plan since Boxing day I reached the longed for 9st 13 last Friday and sat tight right at it, terrified it would sneak up again, what did I do the day before weigh in? A scone with jam & cream, half a baguette & 2 seed crackers, that’s what I did!!!
Nice one Jules, not!
So now 10st 2, sad face, can’t to emojis.
I’d bought the seed crackers on Saturday and thought I could risk a couple but that must be what triggered the carb fest so they’re going straight in the bin. Back on plan again 100%, trying to win back the 9’s.
This reminded me that years ago, when doing slimming world from a lower start weight I managed to get down to 9st 13 too and only stayed their for a couple of days, then over time ended up way heavier than start point. Seems I sabotage myself when at lowest weight. Odd, need to work on this. -
Hi Sarah, I’m sorry you’ve had such an emotional day, but congratulations
on your 4 lb. loss and not using food or drink to medicate your emotions.
I always have a hard time at funerals, for the same reasons that you do.
I have to fight so hard to control my emotions (which I usually fail at!), and
sometimes I don’t even know the deceased! If your headache persists, it
might also be attributable to the onset of “carb flu”. Some have this
experience, some don’t, but it’s generally short lived and all that you can
do is wait til it passes.
Good luck to you, Sarah. Keep us posted!Allie
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posted by Marsie on 2018 A HAPPY NEW YEAR; MEETING GOALS WITH GREAT GOOD CHEER: 4 wks ending 23 Jan
on 10 Jan 2018 at 15:04 in Fast 800Marie123, I’ve been meaning to pick up on something you posted on our previous challenge re BMI i.e. “It struck me as I’m also 5ft 2in you saying you were still overweight BMI. I use the UK NHS BMI calculator and according to that at 61.3kg you would now be in the healthy weight BMI category.”
I know I mentioned 5’2″ but I was always about 1/2inch less than that and lately I’ve been thinking that I’ve become shorter with age (now 73) so I dug out a spirit level and had my taller son hold it on the top of my head and mark the door (this was a method I used when a WW leader because I was usually a lot shorter than anyone whose height I was trying to measure accurately). Mhm, now a smidge under 5ft or just on 152cm. It doesn’t help with my BMI, lol, as, according to the 3 different sites I used, plus doing it manually, I still need to get down to 57.7kg for the very top of the healthy range. Oh well, at least it made me double check, Marie, and know exactly where I stand, so thank you.
Had a great day, today, in many ways, then made it harder to get to my re-stated BMI by delving into chocolate, and not the helpful dark kind. Feel horrible…..Sigh….
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Just come back from a funeral and feel rubbish. It brought back memories of the funerals of both my parents, the emotions have led to a crashing headache.
Good news is that I am sticking to the plan and have retreated to the furthest point from the fridge as possible
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Yes Theo I’ve not looked at it since Monday …. shame on me but I will catch up…. promise!
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posted by Gattina on Week Two Eve for a second time arounder…
on 10 Jan 2018 at 13:42 in Starting the BSDI’m a second timer too – but new to the forums. I did the 800 calorie diet last year, stuck to it rigidly and lost 2.5 stones. My blood sugars went down and almost normal. But after the diet I found it hard switching to a more sustainable eating pattern and binged for the rest of the year 🙁
I now resolve to make it work this time – this is my second week and so far so good.
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Hi Victoria – I agree, so far I’m not sure I have learned anything that I didn’t know, but then a lot of BSDers have already read a fair bit on nutrition.
I agree about the fats (though they are doing the same for sugars), and I am making comments at almost every opportunity to the contrary, but there don’t seem to be comments from other BSDers I am following. Maybe that’s just because I am ahead of you all? Perhaps I should backtrack and look.
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Well said Squidge! I started to watch the program but just got bored.
For anybody interested there is a second helping of Tom Kerridge tonight if you can stand it! But, it will be followed by another slice of Trust me I’m a Doctor, much more palatable!
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Hi, just started the carbs. I usually do first thing it in the morning with my first coffee, but I had to go for a blood test so didn’t have tone this morning. Will catch up tomorrow. I’ve leant a few things so far, but am finding it a bit simple. They also seem to be pushing the standard fats are bad line with just a nod to the fact that new research might be saying something different.
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Hi – not a lot of action on here, so just wondered how my study buddies are doing?
I’ve just finished the carb section (1:14) so am over half way through the first week.
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I just completed my first week and lost 5lbs and I find that blueberries with strawberries in Greek yoghurt really satisfies the sweet tooth. Herbal tea (pomegranate) is also great however I must note it’s clear that if I wanted to cheat say once or twice every two weeks as long as it’s not a massive carb or sweet intake I will still see the pounds fall off so don’t feel too guilty if u can not avoid a treat here and there.
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posted by sunshine-girl on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
on 10 Jan 2018 at 12:45 in Fast 800marie123 first of all you have said what I said, that if I didn’t have to do the tests I wouldn’t. Yes it is certainly up to JGwen whether or not she uses a BSM but I have asked several time for what purpose and what is she hoping to discover and have had no response. So without a response I can only give my opinion based on what I know, and I do know she is not diabetic, so my response is based on that one fact. Anyone can do whatever they want whether I agree with it or not but she asked a question and I gave a response. I also gave her what information I have about buying such a machine and the usage of it so didn’t just say no to it. I would be interested to hear what JGwen has to say about the whole subject and why she wants a machine.
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posted by marie123 on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
on 10 Jan 2018 at 12:41 in Fast 800sunshine-girl
I’m aware I use a BG monitor because I’m diabetic. No, I wouldn’t use a monitor if I wasn’t diabetic.
JGwen asked for some information about blood glucose monitors and I have responded to that question. My interpretation from reading another post is that she might be interested in doing a specific experiment and was exploring the idea of using a bg monitor to test a hypothesis she feels strongly about. I might be wrong, but in the end it’s up to JGwen what she decides to do.
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posted by sunshine-girl on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
on 10 Jan 2018 at 12:23 in Fast 800To qualify what I said about using a blood sugar monitor IF YOU ARE NOT DIABETIC – the results will be meaningless, what will they be telling you. The only thing they tell you is what your BG is at the time not what made it that or affected it. You can eat a piece of chocolate, test your blood and it is high, well that is to be expected, it might also tell you it is low because it is 80% dark and it is all you have eaten. You can go for hours without food, take a blood test and it MIGHT be high, why, because you havent eaten and your liver has dumped a load of glycogen. You might be coming down with an infection and your BG can go sky high off the scale. It is all too variable and tells you nothing and IT HURTS. If you decide to get a machine and regularly test, please come back and tell me how you are using it and what you have discovered.
Marie123, you use a BG monitor because you are diabetic and your readings are an indication of what is happening with your blood sugar, would you do it if you weren’t diabetic. Sorry to bang on but it is a pointless exercise to take blood tests what the results are meaningless (yes that word again) and dont actually tell you anything.
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posted by SunnyB on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
on 10 Jan 2018 at 12:15 in Fast 800Please don’t be disheartened topcac, you’re doing great. Okay, a cream tea might not have been such a good move, but you’re still showing progress and have learnt a lesson. Take the time out from weigh if you need to, but be sure to stick with the 800 and I’m confident the scales will give you a boost when you next step on them.
Cant’ say I’ve eaten in the toilets, but I know what you mean about having to explain eating differently. Have to say that these days though, I’m comfortable with just speaking up about it and hang what they think. Think have the results ‘under your belt’ helps to give you the confidence to stand your ground.
Take care of yourself and hope you’ll be posting a good result next week.
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posted by marie123 on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
on 10 Jan 2018 at 12:10 in Fast 800Hi JGwen
I have 2 blood glucose monitors – an SD Codefree and an Accu-Chek Performa Nano. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes at the beginning of August and got the meters at the end of August so have been using them for between 4 & 5 months.
The SD Codefree is the one I use on a daily basis to test before and 2 hours after my meals (so 4 times a day right now). The SD Codefree was recommended by a lot of people on the forum at diabetes.co.uk. There is some general information about the SD Codefree here https://www.diabetes.co.uk/blood-glucose-meters/sd-codefree-blood-glucose-meter.html .
One of the reasons people suggest it (probably the main one) is that the test strips are cheap compared to those for some of the other monitors. The starter pack, (which includes the monitor, the lancing device, a few lancets and test strips, is £15.50 (slightly cheaper if you are diabetic).
On-going costs include the lancets (£5 per 100) and test strips (£9.23 – 50, £46 – 250). There is also a discount code which is in a number of posts in the diabetes.co.uk forum – easy to find – which will reduce cost of testing strips slightly.
I’ve also got an Accu-Chek Performa Nano which I bought just after the Codefree. I bought it because it was the bg monitor recommended to GP practices in my area (to provide to Type 1 diabetics, so not me sadly) and I found it on offer (rare) in a local pharmacy!
I’ve used this to record and show my data to clinicians, so e.g. I used it for 2 weeks before my last meeting with the practice nurse and used these numbers rather than the Codefree numbers. I’ve also used it at times to compare with Codefree readings. The Performa Nano starter pack is £24.95 from Boots, (more expensive on Amazon), the test strips are £20 for 50 (Boots, again – didn’t check Amazon).
There is a question about the accuracy of the monitors generally – as sunshine-girl says. In my experience, the Codefree readings are consistently higher than the readings from the Performa Nano, (I don’t know, of course, which is more accurate) and I get the odd anomalous reading, more than with the Performa Nano.
All things being equal, I’d prefer the Performa Nano. But the Codefree is much cheaper to run and it does a ‘good enough’ job for me. I’ve found it helpful in seeing the trend in my readings over time (downwards, yeah). It’s also been good at identifying any before and after meal spikes – equally as good at this as the Performa Nano, and I guess this is what you’d be using it for.Is the experiment to do with testing the impact of the introduction of coconut into the diet which you mentioned in another post? I thought that was a really interesting discussion. Will be interested to hear what your next steps are once you’ve weighed up the costs/benefits, etc. I know you talked about more research into the impact of coconut on blood sugar– it’d be great to have the links to this at some point.
Cheers
Marie
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Hi Squidge
Yes work is one of life’s problems, but it does distract me from eating – most of the time!
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Aaargh – work gets in the way of life, doesn’t it? Talking of which, I should probably do some.
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posted by sunshine-girl on 8 week Fast 800 'reboot' starting 2 January 2018
on 10 Jan 2018 at 11:46 in Fast 800Morning all, weight the same today but I know why – I didn’t have a visit from the poo fairy yesterday – too much information. BG is around 5.9 with a 1 unit reduction in insulin, so I am pleased with that.
Regarding my comments about the results of testing using a home method meaning nothing can I qualify it by saying it means nothing because it is random, uncontrolled and the results are so variable as to be a waste of time as you dont know what you are measuring. I know that there are parameters to guide as to what numbers mean you are pre- or diabetic but unless these results are come to using either glucose tolerance test or HbA1c (or there are a couple of others doctors do) then you do not know what you are seeing. For example, if you take a test every morning without eating for say 10 hours you might get a consistent reading for that time but it will also depend on so many other things. What did you eat the day before, sometimes a late night snack can lower blood glucose, sometimes and alcoholic drink can either lower or higher BG. It is so complicated that it is hardly worth the time, the cost and the pain. None of these home kits are accurate be it blood pressure monitor, blood glucose or cholesterol testing. In fact, we have a blood pressure monitor and it had to be taken into the doctors to be calibrated so it was giving the same readings as his professional sphygmo. My concern is that people can get panicked by spurious results and might also be doing more damage i.e. nerve damage to fingers. I do it twice a day because I am on insulin and it has to be carefully monitored but even my machine can have its glitches. Always open for discussion.
I have just done 30 mins aerobic exercise and hoping for some other movements and sticking to the plan with portobellow mushroom meal for breakfast, ploughmans for lunch and clear out the fridge frittata for dinner with a slice left over for supper. Have a good day everyone.
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Squidge
Yes our posts keep crossing, I keep getting interrupted by calls from clients (don’t they realise I’m busy!!).
If I’m honest I blame the hypothyroidism for everything! I now have a new approach of taking responsbility for my body and what I eat.
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Hello Squidge
My doctor was so blase about the diagnosis. He just said take these for the rest of your life and you will be OK. I had to go home and google it. So sorry you had a goitre, one of the worse things about hypo I suspect.
I think that is the story of my life “a bit of cake/chocoate/baileys/crackers/cheese/curry/pie/mash/pudding/chips won’t hurt”
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Hi Nonna.
All our posts are crossing over!
I did feel much better when I started treatment – but I was in a right state at that time. I never had a dramatic improvement in energy or anything like that. The change was gradual and I think I’m back to normal now. To be honest I was always a bit overweight before the hypothyroidism so I do know that can’t take all the blame.
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Hello Nonna Mary
I had never heard to hypothyroidism before diagnosis and I am amazed to come across so many others affected by it.
The levo got rid of the cramps and fatigue, but I can still be a bit achey from time to time, but I remind myself that there are far worse illnesses out there.I am determined that my weight loss journey will continue and wish you all well on your journeys.
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Jules, my test results were misread for years. I’m still cross as I told several different doctors I was sure that’s what I had. They agreed my symptoms matched, gave me a blood test and said I was fine. I was really ill by the time yet another doctor saw me. He read the results correctly and looked back on my notes and said the previous results clearly showed me getting worse. That was several years ago now and I’m fine, except for a very scraggy neck as I’d developed a goitre.
Sorry, may have gone into rant mode there!
Well done for resisting the mash! The thinking ‘a bit of X won’t hurt’ is something we need to get out of thinking. My current weight problem isn’t due to mad binges, but to regularly eating and drinking just a little bit more than I should.
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Hello all, If I can just jump in here? I am also hypothyroid. It took 8 years to diagnose and of course I gained weight. The thyroid is such a complex gland that has so many jobs, it affects our bodies more than we give it credit. It has not been easy for me to lose weight but it is finally coming off. My husband has found he is no longer interested in the white carbs, except it is easier for him to take sandwiches to work, so still eats bread. He has also lost a couple of stone, without even trying!
JulesB, you have lost an astonishing amount of weight in a short time. My biggest lost has been 5 pounds. Bloody well done!
Squidge, I have never felt different after taking my levothyroxine either. However, my sister in law says she zooms around the house after taking hers! It may not be as easy for us hypos as it is for others, but it does work. I think you are all amazing.
All the best
Nonna Mary
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Stretching is good. I’m mostly walking and stretching, with a bit of aerobics (at home from a DVD). I’ll do more strenuous stuff as I get fitter.
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Hello Squidge
I was diagnosed in June through a routine blood test, although prior to diagnosis I had some muscle aches and cramps which I put down to “old” age, but I have no idea how long I have had it for. I joined a Facebook forum and everyone seemed to blame their weight gain on being hypo and I thought the days of being slim (ish) were over. I then came across the BSD and not being one who balks at challenges I thought I would give it a go and here we are!
We are both very motivated at the moment and hope that we can continue.
I laughed last night. I go to my Mum’s on a Tuesday and forewarned her that I was on the Fast 800 and only wanted protein and veg.
Lo and behold the biggest ever lump of mashed potato was on my plate. When I complained, her response “a bit of potato won’t hurt” .
Needless to say I didn’t eat it.Good luck with your weighloss Squidge and thanks for your support.
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I’m fine, no lifting and a lot of gentle stretching. Day 2 of Round 2 done and dusted. So many terrific Week 1s on this thread! It’s great fun to read.
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posted by Joes Nonna on New life choice for determined alcoholic
on 10 Jan 2018 at 11:05 in Welcome to the BSDHiya Digpal. I am sure that Liz still gets the email notifications of posts on this thread. She will be thrilled that you are inspired by her.
On the drinking note. I was a 2 bottle of wine a day girl. I had times when I gave it up, but then there was always an excuse. I was fed up, it was a hard day, I deserved it, I wanted it, it was Monday! In retrospect, that sounds like an alcoholic to me! However, I did find, it was slowing my weight loss. I would be really careful, weighing my food, and calculating calories and carbs. Then down a bottle of wine (I had cut it down to one)…and crisps (chips to our american friends). I don’t eat chocolate, but if I have a drink…I DO! What is that about?
I now have elevated enzymes in my Liver which my Doctor told me are usually caused by alcohol. So I am almost teetotal. I had to share a bottle with Jovis to celebrate his Job offer! Now back on the wagon until my birthday next week. I have given up, Potatoes (used to love mash!), Pasta, (ate at least 5 portions (generous ones) a week), Rice..(a couple of times a week) and Bread (I made my own and it was to DIE for). One day I know I will eat a portion of these again…BUT NEVER IN THE SAME QUANTITIES OR AS OFTEN AS BEFORE! If I can do it with food I am going to do it with booze. I have a new mindset and the weight is coming off much faster than it used to.
I just want to put a caviat on the above. Some weeks I did forego the Satan’s Piss, I counted and measured etc. .and didn’t lose any weight…that was another excuse to drink after I weighed myself. I hope this helps you in some way. I too am 61, I used to weigh nearly 20 stone and now I am 15:11…my joints feel better and my back aches less (hurts when I have my 7 month old granddaughter, all that lifting and carrying). There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Allie, Theodora, Esnecca and others (sorry if I have missed you I know you are there) are LIVING PROOF that this works. Thank goodness we have role models to look up to!
Take care everyone.
Lots of love
Nonna Mary
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Great results so far, JulesB! Keep it up.
I have hypothyroidism too. It was undiagnosed for a long time and I put on weight, but now I’m being treated I don’t think it makes much difference to how easy or otherwise it will be to get to and maintain a healthy weight. As you say, it’s easy to blame something like that as an excuse not to take action.
My husband is doing this too. He doesn’t have a lot to loose, so is being a little less strict. It does help that he’s mainly eating the same as me (he chooses extras that I don’t like, so as not to tempt me off track).
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posted by Squidge on Porridge Oats, to eat or not to eat..
on 10 Jan 2018 at 10:51 in BSD Med Style Low CarbI used to add Chai seeds to my muesli (before BSD) for the omega three. I tried putting half a teaspoon in my porridge before cooking it and that works well. As they swell up and thicken it, quite a lot less porridge oats are needed to get the same texture. I had a third less and still wasn’t hungry at lunchtime.
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Hello
I have been reading the forums for a couple of months, but finally taken the plunge and started the Fast 800 on 4th Jan 2018.
I have hypothyroidism and over the past couple of years I have steadily gained weight. However, I tend to blame the hypothyroidism for this when in reality I am like “Pacman” (some will remember the computer game!) eating everything in sight. So after Christmas and a 5 night cruise I started. Weighing in at a hefty 207lbs (the screams could be heard in Oz) I planned for the week.My weight loss so far has been astonishing
5th Jan 204lb
6th Jan 201lb
7th Jan 199lb
8th Jan 198lb
9th Jan 197lb
10th – no loss todaySo in 6 days a total of 10lbs! I am shocked, but also very motivated.
My husband has joined me on this endeavour – he is a bigger version of Pacman.
After all the waffle, my reason for posting is accountability. I want to be able to post a steady weightloss on a week by week basis and enjoy reading of other’s success.
So finally, here’s to a healthier and leaner 2018!
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Thank you! It is making my target weight seem closer.
Hope you’re doing OK?