Ps : don’t know what happened there , my former post appeared at the top of my 2 nd attempt , now there’s 2 to read , sorry about that !
And should read complications ….
By the way it was tonic water , and it was our Son’s Birthday , perhaps I should edit before I send ….
😊H66

Hi to you all ,
Have read through all the posts I have missed , and see the support from you all just keeps coming which is fantastic .
I’ve had some great days since joining you all on July 10 th , & on those days I’ve managed quite well , and even lost a little weight , but 3 days of the 10 I’ve succumbed & had wine and champagne I’m afraid to admit , but convinced myself each of those occasions that I had a good excuse .
We all make excuses for ourselves at times I know , but the days I fell off the wagon were the evening before , & the day of our Son’s Birthday , plus the day after !
I know I know that’s 3 out of ten days it doesn’t sound good , but he died in a car accident just before his 20 th Birthday , so this time of year I find particularly tough , especially Celebrating his Birthdays without him !
As I’d been tempted to drink wine the evening before his Birthday I did decide to go and have a look around for a special vessel to drink from on his Birthday , so I did actually find a silver goblet on his birthday , and had it in my bag ready as we had a Special Birthday meal at our daughters place to honour his Birthday , she had sparkling mineral water on offer for me , but when the Champagne came out , and the cork was popped I put my hand up for one very quickly as it didn’t seem right toasting his Birthday with mineral water 🍾
But I didn’t use my Silver goblet , and won’t ever fill it with Satan’s p… Mary 👍🏻
I’ve imagined that the goblet has been filled with Champagne many hundreds of times , but no more !
Anyway came home on a high after an evening of love , fun and laughter but of cause came down with a thud the next day , and couldn’t wait for 5 o’clock …..
Anyway I’m Not giving up , I’m going to visit here more often for inspiration , I love some of your wise words to Kitty , a warm welcome from me as well Kitty , please don’t be put off by my admission , I just felt being honest might help ME .
You have got off to a positive start , so sorry to hear how Type 2 complications have caused your Dad so much angst , do hope his other leg can be saved .
Anyway despite my falling off the wagon I’m not giving up , & I am drinking sparkling soda and tonic water from my lovely silver goblet , I toast my dearly loved son each time , and have a smile as I think of him , & I float a strawberry in it sometimes .
I also bought a couple of lovely long stemmed crystal glasses which I have been putting on the table with a slice of cucumber or lemon as a ‘ table wine ‘ . ( I bought 2 as I don’t want to drink alone ! Lol )
The 2 special crystal glasses will not be having any Satan’s p… poured into them either .
I haven’t found the perfect special coffee mug yet , or special perfect tea cup , they weren’t as important as the alcohol free vessels 😊
Lee I was quite moved by you saying your Dad has given you your Mother’s Engagement and Wedding rings , moistened my eyes , hugs to you ,mod hope your Dad is ok . 😘😘
Your weight loss and FFBB ‘s are fantastic , gives me hope this really does work if you adhere to it ,
In the 10 days since I started I have lost 1.5 pounds so better than nothing I guess , so will keep,plugging on , and remember your advice to Kitty when I have a blip !
Like that one of yours too Mary , to give yourself permission to drink another day , that’s a good one , just have to talk to the spoilt inner brat who,wants everything NOW !!!
Mary I was sorry to hear you had a bad day with that rotten mirror , needed smashing I’d say , and as FFBB says go out and fully enjoy your Wedding Anniversay , not a day for denial in any way , so go for it , and enjoy every minute of it , and take a leaf from FFBB , & dwell on the positives you see in yourself , the mirror image is only a very small part of the wonderful person your Jovis fell in love with and Married a big hug coming your way 😘
Yes I can hear you ROAR !🐯
Hope everyone is having a good positive day , will be back soon ,
Love to all ,
H66

Don’t know what happened there , lost my long post , never mind just wanted to call in , say Hello, and admit that I succumbed to the lure of alcohol 3 days out of the 10 , day before , I know I know , doesn’t sound good !!
I know we all give ourselves excuses at times , but our Son died in a tragic car accident just before his 20 th Birthdsy , so I find this time of year particularly hard , and it’s always tough Celebrating his Birthday without him .
On his Birthday I bought a Silver Goblet , & intended to drink Tonic Water from it , as we all Celebrated his Birthday at our daughters place , but when the Bottle of Champagne came out , I put it back in my bag , and had the Champagne !
No Satan’s p… will ever be poured into this glass , and I’ve enjoyed to panic water plus a strawberry a couple of times since .
I also bought 2 lovely big crystal glasses , I have named them the alcohol free glasses , I bought 2, as I don’t like drinking alone !
They have been used with a slice of cucumber and lemon , in soda , and tonic water , so I’ll keep moving forward , and will visit here more often for the inspiration and support you all give so freely .
I have lost 1.5 kgs in the 10 days , so I feel positive about that .
Lee I was touched by your Dad giving you your Mum’s engagement and wedding rings , do hope he is ok , hugs coming your way .
Mary , FFBB is so right in what she says , look at your reflection in the mirror , and see the things you like about you , and also see what others see , that reflect what a lovely caring person you are , and go out and enjoy your Wedding Anniversary , not a day to think about denial in any way .
Kitty do hope you do well on the BSD , your Dad is certainly suffering from the comlications of this awful disease Type 2 Diabetes , I’m trying to avoid it as a pre Type 2 diabetic , and it’s shocking complications , I do so hope that his other leg can be saved !
Big hugs to everyone ,
H66

Weight yesterday after 2 weeks 1.5 pounds lighter

Hi Ncannack — my suggestion for you is slow and boring but it worked on my terrible binge eating and I think it will work for you also — eventually…. But you need patience.
Stay with the BSD as much as you can, as many hours as you can, as many days as you can. Try to fast as long as you can (you’ll get better with practice). Fasting teaches you REAL hunger (which is not what you feel when you binge).
If you fall off the wagon, just calmly start again. Just keep on returning to the principles of the BSD. Just start again and again.
Write down everything you eat even if it is horrifying and review the list at the end of the day. When you do your end of the day review, think of a new way that you could address a bad choice in the future — I planned how to eat in restaurants, for example — I even pictured myself ordering specific things. This is a moment to think of new ideas, not berate yourself for what went wrong.
After you go through your review, write down ONE GOOD THING that happened in your day. That is what you take to bed as you fall asleep.
Repeat over and over and over and over until you slowly get control of the binge eating.
You must replace your “default” setting here so your default is no longer bingeing.
Stay calm. You will get control of this. Bingeing is panic eating and its driven by something deep and not logical — we need time to reset our patterns to gain control.

HI Everyone. Im back from my holiday and ready to start the challenge.Even tho its nearly over I feel like I must get back to routine asap. I ate everything while I was away .the asian cakes and bread.the curries and fried stuff. The noodles and small portions of rice.and
I discovered that they did not really give the enjoyment that I remember.I have always loved vegies and I enjoyed a good portion of veg at each meal.often ordered a clear soup.I also noticed food courts with signs of recommended healthy dishes and portion sizes in mini or full.So , today at weigh in Im 82kg .Im very happy with that its only .5kg above my all time lowest.probably all the walking and swimming has kept it down.
The only problem now is that I have a cold and cough lozegers are full of sugar.
Im feeling motivated .so goal to loose .5kg this week.good eating not good luck to you all.we control can what we eat.cheers Lynne

I’ve really struggled with binge eating over the years. The thing I found most helpful is having regular, planned meals. Before breakfast I know what I’m going to eat throughout the day and I have it recorded in myfitnesspal. I too have fallen off the not binging wagon many times, but I have found this to be the most effective solution.

I’d also recommend Overcoming Binge Eating by Christopher G. Fairburn.

Hope that helps!

Hi

So I’ve started and failed more times than I care to admit and the reason? It’s cause I get this horrible craving to binge eat. Im in no way ginger but I feel empty and I need to eat to fill it.

I realise as I write this that clearly it’s an emotional issue. It happens without fail ever 3/4 days. It’s uncontrollable and just plain awful!

Anyone have advice to overcome this?

Well end of day 1😎
Thanks for all your encouragement, not too bad a day. Have planned out meals (finally!) and will go shopping tomorrow. Drank more water than usual but I will drink even more tomorrow. I will go for another walk or maybe brave the swimming pool tomorrow.
Good luck to everyone’s who’s weighing in tomorrow, feeling very positive thanks to you lovely ones xxx
Good night
Kitty 🐱

Hello All,

I am about to go to bed. Tomorrow is my weigh in day, so wish me luck. Hoping to have doubled my last losses so I will lose the great sum of 2 pounds. Anyway, I hope wherever you are or whoever you are, you and your loved ones are healthy and content.

See you tomorrow.

Love
Nonna Mary
xxxx

I do the same thing Onetowatch. I remember at the beginning of doing this I had ploughmans for lunch and it looked like such a tiny amount on the plate – but adding lettuce & spinach and the plate looks full 🙂
I have renewed focus this week, as I wrote about in another thread. I started another 8 week round yesterday, in an effort to reach my birthday goal weight, which last week was almost 6kg away.
I’ve had good results over the past week, as although I wasn’t sticking to 800 calories last week I was still eating BSD foods. Anyway am happy to report a 1.3kg loss this week – think this is 3lb?
This means I’m now only 1.3kg away from my goal for this 4 week challenge, and a bit closer to my 8 week goal 🙂
I cooked up a storm on Sunday and have all my breakfasts and most lunches and dinners for the week all ready to go, so there’s no excuses for me this week. Good luck to everyone else weighing in today!

I made flaxseed crackers for the first time yesterday. Verano, if you’re looking for crunch, flaxseed crackers can fill that need better than any digestive biscuit ever could. I made two batches with different combinations of herbs and spices and they both came out great. Very chip-like as well as cracker-like. Tasty enough to eat on their own but crisp and firm enough to top with cheese slices or dip into a thick, hearty dip like warm spinach and cheese.

To enjoy the full benefit of flaxseed’s nutrional value, I soaked them overnight and made the crackers in my dehydrator. The soaking makes them more digestible and bowel-friendly; the dehydrating dries them out instead of cooking them so they remain a raw food. If you don’t have a dehydrator, you can use your oven on the lowest heat setting with the door cracked open. I don’t know how long it would take, so just check for doneness. Keep in mind the edges will get crisp faster than the center, so you want the middle crackers to be crisp before you take them out.

Combine a half cup of whole flaxseeds with a half cup of filtered water and let sit, covered, for 8 hours or overnight. The next morning, add 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal and stir. Add spices and herbs to the mixture. For one of the batches, I used 1 teaspoon of sea salt, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 1 tblsp of chopped fresh dill, 1 tblsp chopped fresh chives and a tblsp of greek yogurt. For the other batch I used 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast flakes (ground up in my spice grinder), 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp paprika, 2 tsp chili powder.

Scrape the mixture out on parchment paper, dehydrator tray or a silicone mat. Cover with waxed paper and use a rolling pin to roll it out as thin as possible. I aimed for it to be no more than 2 seeds thick. I achieved that with one batch but the ones in the middle of the second batch were a little thicker than I wanted. Score the crackers to your preferred size. I like them small, so I scored it in 8ths vertically and horizontally for about 64 crackers (the ones on the edges weren’t even squares). Put the tray in the dehydrator at 110F for 24 hours or so. Mine were done after about 20 hours. Otherwise, put the parchment/mat on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at the lowest possible temp for as long as it takes for the center to be nice and hard when you tap it. When they cool, snap the sheets along the score lines into crackers and keep in an airtight container.

With the first batch I was going for a ranch dressing sort of flavor (that’s what the greek yogurt was in there for) but the fresh dill dominates so it’s not very ranchy but it is very delicious. With the second my aim was a nacho cheese vibe (vegans use nutrional yeast as a sub for cheese and dehydrating actual cheese is an enormously messy pain in the ass so I gave the nooch a try instead). It’s not very cheesy. It tastes more like taco flavored chips. Thankfully taco flavoring is awesome too, so both batches were wins in the end even though they went their own way.

A quarter of a batch (about 1 oz) is 122 calories, 3 grams net carbs, 6 grams fiber, 8 grams fat, 6 grams protein.

I think it may be worse than that – political and big corporation pressures have consistently played down the dangers of sugar and have suppressed any evidence to the contrary – look how slow governments have been even to bring in sugar taxes, limits on advertising etc. Lobbying from the big soft drinks companies has prevented any real action for decades. Another good read is Death by Food Pyramid which looks at the history of government health advice and the constant meddling by big companies and politicians with vested interests – it’s actually as bad as the smoking campaigns and the tobaccos companies’ continued resistance to any kind of restrictions.
All we can do is keep spreading the message.
SSB

Hi Oh2bethin, nice to hear from you and you’re right, lass week Is over and a glossy new week ahead! Holidays are always more difficult with no routine and the feeling that it’s a time for relaxing but you know you can do this. Best wishes for a big whoosh soon.

I’m trying to concentrate on fitness and toning which has been a big fail. Have only hit my step count once and haven’t done my strengthening routine at all. No excuses, I just haven’t done it 😐

I’ve upped calories to around 1000 a day but shown a 300g loss for the week. I have to find a way to build exercise into every day- it’s so cold in the morning and when I get home from work I just want to veg with a book. So that’s my challenge for this week.

Livlife bread is pretty good if you are missing the real thing, I think it is quite low in carbs, and certainly toasts satisfactorily. I haven’t had it often, and it isn’t spectacularly tasty, but makes a reasonable facsimile, of ordinary sliced bread.

Yup, it is so frustrating to see how slowly the new research is being disseminated — I know doctors want to give advice that has been fully researched but I have to say, when you read Gary Taubes book (in my post above) it is obvious that they adopted the “low-fat mantra” with almost NO research at all!!! It was a knee jerk response to the growing issue of heart disease — they didn’t even look at sugar and refined carbohydrate.

Hi Californiagirl – yes, years and years of ‘fat is bad’ is sometimes hard to let go although somehow I always thought that butter had to be better than artificial margarines! I also found out many years ago that the more carbs I have, the more I want.
Gary Taubes is excellent – The Case Against Sugar is also very good.
Let’s hope that eventually people will realise that the old messages are wrong – I’m just sad and angry that so many will suffer ill-health and maybe premature death needlessly because the powers that be can’t/won’t change their health messages.
SSB

Yay!
Bring on Jovis!!!
L xx

I’m in too please. My first time doing this and a bit nervous. I’ve done low carb before and intermittent fasting but never the bsd. I feel posting on the forum will keep me motivated. I’m weighing in and starting tomorrow. Ideally would like to lost a stone before my holidays in 6 weeks. Good luck all!

That’s great news, pompom. Glad to have been of service 😊

Oh FFBB, You do make me laugh. I usually only look at my face when making up, or my top or my bottom, not the whole together. It just shocked me lol… You would have thought I would be used to it by now. But, It has strengthened my resolve to carry one, no matter what. Your kind words and those of Lee and the others help me enormously which I why I love being on this forum.

We are great and I am a Tiger, hear me ROAR!

Jovis, says he is going to have to come on here and thank you all as he loves the support I get.

Much Love,

Nonna Mary xxx

Sorry not be adding anything inspiring to this thread today. The scales were unkind this morning and I have had my little grand daughter here, so not much time for thinking about getting on the forum. Have dipped into my pickled courgette and it’s delish!

My contributions will most probably be thin on the ground for this week, as it’s going to be a grand child concentrated week, with a varying number visiting on various days. Keep the inspirational ideas coming folks.

Hey Jan – it’s ok about the carbs – it’s good you’re back on track – your walk will have used some of that sugar circulating your system, so that’s a plus. sometimes we just need to go with the feeling. Onwards and upwards. I did manage 10,004 steps yesterday but the day before just couldn’t motivate myself. Had banana icream last night (a frozen banana – lol) – my daughter was home after ages so we ‘celebrated.’ Working today – so walk out the window again. I could go just now , but I figure I’ve done my bit for the day. Keep going – wee slipups don’t mean anything! It’s the long term that couts

Verano – you’re HbA1c will be fine! Positive thinking! But I will say – sad reality , wether you are diabetic or not, we all will need to go for the rest of our lives or we will just yoyo – ah well! best of luck with your aims.

Thank you. I took your advice for increasing my salt intake and, hey presto, no cramp last night! Thank you so much.

Thank you Lee….Jovis and I were just talking about it and decided if we want to we will, but no pressure. I don’t go through half of what other people do so I am truly grateful for my life.

Til next time. Much love.

Nonna Mary xxxx

Oh Mary *big hug*

Mirrors are a bitch. The full length one I have at home is really flattering but the one in the shop where I volunteer is horrible.

I try to dwell on the positives in my reflection. I have a great smile and a very expressive face (you can always tell what my opinion is which is why I can never play cards for money as my face gives it away…it is also why I am a shit liar!), I can raise one eyebrow independently of the other which is something my mum wishes she could do. I have less back fat than I had before, I only have a double chin instead of a quadruple one.

Personality wise I am quick witted and sarcastic (in a witty way…not cruel {though I can be cutting if pushed, I’m not a frigging saint!}) We have regular customers (weird for a charity shop) and they know I will tell them if something does or doesn’t suit them. I am good with new customers and always try to have a laugh with them where possible.

I am trying to say that we are amazing. We have to be our own fans no matter what. Your body has given you children and as an off-shoot grand children (and a prick for a son in law but you can’t have everything!) Your hubby obviously adores you and he risks having sex with you even though you are so hot you LITERALLY blew his mind!

Think on that.

FFBB X (Carol)

Shubz that’s fantastic and perhaps the most inspirational in terms of how you have reduced your medication.

I will be so interested to hear how you do with maintenance. I’ve really only just started on my diabetes journey and seemed to have been abandoned my the healthcare people. My first review cancelled and have not yet had a new one. But if I need to do it myself, I will.

Keep us updated

L xx

Nonna Mary don’t you dare beat yourself up.
You may not be seeing results on the scales. YET but you will. You are also so much healthier on the inside and mentally so strong.

If I were you, I would truly celebrate your anniversary. Don’t spend the evening feeling deprived or resenting what you can’t eat. Have what you want and celebrate your life with the lovely Jovis.

Lots of love xxx

Ha ha! It would appear that my 3lb gain is actually an 800gram gain and hopefully not even that. I was (to use polite phraseology) a little bit backed up due to painkiller use with my back. It appears to be resolving now and this morning I was 142.8lbs. Very happy now.

Madmare full kudos on doing so well in Tuscany. I would find the food very hard to resist.

FFBB, well done on your meal out. I find being out of routine really tough to manage.

Crabbycams I’m with you on the bread 🍞. I miss thick white toast with real butter like nothing else. And what I wouldn’t give for some sourdough….

EC, chin up on the renos. Just concentrate on how fab it will all be when done. I’d love to do some bits to my place but not really in a position to do it just yet.

Nonna. Big hugs, just for being you.

Finally well done kitty 🐱 on day 1. Hope you haven’t found it too hard. The walk was a great start. Having just re-engaged myself I’m struggling with hunger today but will just have to power through.

I may have bought a pair of bright purple jeggings today on my way home but will plead the 5th if challenged!!

L 😘

FFBB, I am glad you enjoyed your late lunch, it is difficult to deny yourself all the time.

I am having a bad day….not because I want to drink, or eat, but because I tried a dress on in Marks and Spencers and I looked absolutely HUGE! I know and have known for a long time that I am fat, but honestly it came as such a shock! I have been bigger, (at one time at least 20 stone). I really didn’t recognise myself. Ridiculous I know!
If it wasn’t for the weigh in tomorrow morning, I think I would probably derail myself and go out! It is my wedding anniversary on Saturday and I think we will be going to our favourite Italian restaurant, which means fattening food and Prosecco (although I might not have the wine). Anyway…moan over. I hope you do lose weight, we all work so hard at it, we deserve to.
Love,
Nonna Mary
xxxx

Personally speaking Id go for the Greek yoghurt. Don’t heat it too quickly as it will split which won’t spoil the taste, just the look of the dish. You could try each one in turn to see which you prefer. Some good ideas from MnM.

I would go for full fat greek yoghurt, if a thinner consistency is required for some recipes you could thin it with milk, I suppose. I really do like creme fraiche though as well, so maybe treat yourself to a pot to see if it is worth the occasional purchase, and maybe grouping a few recipes using it together. Cauliflower mash, or broccoli and cauli mash is fantastic with a tablespoon of it stirred in along with a chilli pepper and some garlic, and can be had as an accompaniment with any protein source if you want to use the pot up.

Day 30 in the BSD house.

Just come back from having a late lunch out, did the best I could food wise but did have a couple glasses chardonnay. I don’t think I had more than a bottle but I wasn’t pouring. Each time I went to the loo my glass was topped up but in between glasses I did have a large glass of water.

If you drink slowly the tipsiness doesn’t turn into drunk without you knowing it.

I made sure I savoured every bite and every mouthful….though I think I ate too much as I have a tummy ache!

I will wait to see if this effects my weight loss this week, I had alcohol on Friday the 14th and didn’t lose any weight in the next 7 days.

FFBB X

I have been having a hot sugar free blackcurrant squash when the sweet craving strikes in the evening. Would something like that help?

Can I join you even though I started last week?

Thanks will do SunnyB!

Animalmad, I don’t know what livelife seeded bread is, but baked beans are very high in carbs and sugars. There are some legume dishes in the BSD recipe books, none of them made with brown sugar, molasses, raisins, etc. I avoid beans altogether because I keep my daily carb very low (less than 20 grams) but other BSDers make them and enjoy them with no deleterious effects. If you do want to eat beans they should be savory, not sweet.

I notice the BSD calls for either Greek Yogurt, Creme Fraiche or Plain Yogurt in various recipes, I live on my own so I do not want to buy pots of different dairy only to throw them away unused, money in the bin!! Is there just ONE of these that can used as an all rounder? then there is no waste? I figure myself its the full fat Greek Yogurt after a little research online, but that’s is not as easy as one may think!! Anyone know for sure?

Hi Daisy.
I too have today started this diet today , after reading the BloodSugar book and reading quite a few posts. Like you I don’t have (I think – a BG tester is not cheap!) any BG issues but am obese (BMI = 32) and have high cholesterol. So I am fat too. Also family history of heart disease and type 2 (not related are we? 🙂 ).
I have a biology background and am convinced by the science M Mosley explains, so I am trying to be positive about the outcomes. Today I am very hungry, but as it’s day 1, I expect this.
I anticipate the hardest thing will be that my wife will not be on the diet (tho she will support me) and as I have always done most of the cooking, I am looking for my self-control – it would be sensible to ask wife to prepare her own food, for at least a couple of weeks I think.
I think these posts will help (I have never used a forum before) so thanks for your post Daisy and best of luck.
First day I am 15st 7lbs – 217 pounds.

It takes a huge mental shift to go from thirty years of “low-fat” teaching to embracing fats and letting go of lots of grains, lots of fruit and carbohydrates. For so long we have been taught to focus on the foods that actually do us harm and make it almost impossible to lose weight.
From reading these posts for over a year, it is the people who are brave enough to try the difference out for themselves who find success. Once you spend a few months on a low carb diet, going back to carbs is just weird and feels unhealthy.
The thing is, early dietary research before WW2 was leading to BSD-type recommendations. It got off base in the 1960’s and never recovered.
Great book on this is Gary Taubes “Good Calories Bad Calories” — fantastic history of how our current dietary recommendations evolved and why they are wrong. I re-read this book tegularly to stay focused when I am tempted to eat garbage (pretty rarely now after 18 months following BSD principles).

Well. Started today. Not because I have any blood sugar related problems but I am just FAT. My father and uncle both had type 2 diabetes so chances are if I don’t do something I am at risk.
This evening, or any evening come to that, is going to be the most difficult because I always crave something sweet after my evening meal.
So, first day 178 lbs, 40 inch waist. Shameful I know. Lets see if there is any change next week.

Hey Verano – the first batch I made with approx. 500g yogurt, just to see how the cheese making worked. More recently, I have made it with 1kg, but really, it depends how many of you will be eating it as it doesn’t have a long shelf life. I’d start off with 500g yogurt and see how you go.

Hi Lynny, I’d love to join you. I’m a 62 year old 4ft 9inch female with 5 stone to lose. I’ve recently been diagnosed with Coronary heart disease and prediabetic. No other diet has ever worked for me beyond the first few weeks so this is sort of last chance saloon. Fingers crossed I’ll make it this time. By the way my starting weight is 12st. 3lbs.

Hey Guys,

Amazing stuff St James and really awesome Lee !!

Sorry, been away for a while from the forum. Work had me in Korea for 4 weeks. It was tough there with an expense account, some awesome food on offer and all that. But luckily, the self control (that I didn’t know existed) still won out. Those bakeries, ice cream shops, fine dines were left behind without so much as a splash of regret. This thing has changed me in immeasurable ways. Had one day that I busted 800 calories, but kept with the diet, the weight measurements and blood sugar readings.

So the stats. Started at 87.4 Kgs, Ended at 73.1Kg. 14Kgs. 5 inches less rounder. Michelin tyres seem like not being replaced. HBa1c from 10 to below 7. Fasting from 300 mg/dl to 90 mg/dl. Off Insulin, BP and cholesterol meds. 13 pills a day to 1 pill. Only maintainence metformin. What was I doing for the last 15 years ???

You guys were amazing. I couldn’t write much, but hearing everyone was what kept me going. Especially the times when the knees started to weaken a little bit. So big big thanks.

Now into maintainance mode. First to check how my blood sugar stays as I up the calorie intake to 1200-1500 gradually. Seems like the craving for burgers and ice creams is totally gone for now 🙂

Thanks! We really need to calculate to input regular or daily calorie! I got better info on how many calories do you need to take a day here – https://calculatorservice.com/health/how-many-calories-should-i-eat-a-day/

I’m glad to hear that your hunger pangs have gone, Theamazingshrinkingwoman. It does get easier as time goes by. I’d stay at 800 calories for longer if I wasn’t worried about potential loose skin.

Hi Lynny, I’ll join you! Hopefully it’ll be easier with some buddies on board!

I’m 48, female, and would like to lose 3 stone (yikes!) before a holiday at Christmas. I’ve been doing the BSD for a whole 3 days, and have so far lost 4ibs, so am very happy with it so far.
My main problem I think will be sugar cravings, although so far, so good with those. I’ve found it easy at the moment, but I am a bit worried about the next few weeks, when I have a lot of work on, and thats the time I tend to eat rubbish instead of proper meals (especially as I work from home, so can always get to the biscuits!)
I think planning will be the key for me

Hi all – how’s everyone doing?
I’ve fallen by the wayside over the last week as we had a weeks holiday – no cruise for us 🙁 just a week at home to tackle the garden and catch up on some domestics – what can I say total disaster with food & drink but that was last week and I’m now focused again and back to basics. Day 1 (again) 😀 Looking forward to getting back in control x

Life is too short to eat food you don’t like – bin everything yuck. It would be more of a waste to eat it, not be able to stick to the plan and then need to eat the nice stuff the next week.

You’re doing brilliantly.

Clarinet – just looking back at your posts and wonder if adding in some cooked green veg would be more satisfying for you? I find if I do 6oz of greens with main meals it helps a lot with hunger?

My goal for the 11th August is 2.5 kilos whic would take me from 78.5 to 76. I’ve stayed the same for last four days so hoping for a whoosh soon!

Onetowatch I would not worry about the scales – likely as not they’ll be down tomorrow. I find weight fluctuates hugely day to day, it’s possible if you up the water intake the scales will say less tomorrow or the next day. Keep at it, numbers are not everything. Just got the book you mentioned on my Kindle. Thanks for the tip. I would say whenever I go off plan it is due to stress, with the possible exception of holidays, which only happens once a year!

Verano as a struggler myself I wanted to recommend never binge again. It’s a really good book on behaviour change and I have felt so much more in charge since I read it and I have tried everything!

Up 300g this Monday since last Thursday-bit disappointed but I did go over to around 900-1200 I’ve the weekend so fair enough.

Today massive mushroom with 30g blue cheese spread and an egg baked.

Turmeric chicken stew – celery onion carrots and chicken wigs with a good two teaspoons turmeric and 800g wings.

Had four with some salad and a nectarine.

Dinner is veg soup a half of butternut squash with some smoked sackeeel pate. Yum