Thank you for your insight. I am doing this for both reasons and I have decided not to consumer any kombucha until my sugar and weight is in control. Thank you.

Really keen to get started but having read the book I don’t like any of the recipes, literally not one, I’m really struggling to find anything I can eat as I know I will fail if I try to make myself eat things I don’t like, any tips for someone who doesn’t eat veg or salad please? Thank you 😁

Hi fba welcome to the group. Firstly I would recommend buying the recipe book as that really helps and also read the diet book from cover to covet. You have to be dedicated ss its only for 8 weeks. Dont have any bread, pasts, cakes or sugar not even at weekends.
Experiment with food and add pulses or beans which give you protein and are also filling. I was at a friends house and they invited me to stay for a takeaway. They were having Chinese and we all looked through the menu and were unsure on which to choose for me as I wanted low carbs and sugar amd no MSG as I am allergic to it. Do you know what we did in the end? We went to Sainsburys and I ended up doing a fab salad for them with smoked salmon and prawns and finished off with strawberr6and full fat Greek yoghourt. Really filling and healthy.
Look at eating fish and chicken.
Good luck, keep on posting and exercising.

I would definitely agree that if anything you should increase the percentage of protein. I went for 37g fat, 40g carbs and 77g Protein as my exercise levels were quite high for the 800 calories fasts.

Hi this is my first time posting on here. Only recently joined the forum. Like you I have started the 8 week BSD. Have been on it for 4weeks. Good weight loss the first week but very little since. Blood sugar has been excellent and my nurse advised me to try stopping the Dapagliflozin. I stopped taking it Monday – first two days I had superb readings but since then they are higher than they should be! Feeling hungry a lot and getting a bit disheartened. Any advice would be much appreciated. You all seem to be doing so well.

Hi Folks

Way back when i started this stream (almost a year !!) and had no idea what was ahead

I have reached my goal and am now in the VERY TRICKY world of maintenance !!

However, I notice people talking about fasting and thought i should comment

I have stuck rigidly to the 8-week blood sugar diet recipe book

i have eaten every day. I have not fasted. ( yes i like wine, cider , beer, and er yes even cake.)

and have fitted these in around the allocated calories…

(I have also had 7 day holidays where i didnt give a HOOT what i ate !!)

remember its a daily AVERAGE of 800 not precise.

so yes i have cut to 600 and been up to 1000 (So maybe this is fasting!!) but have never worried as looking back through my diary of what i eat and my weight 7 days later (IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE)

so looking back so far, best advice I can give is STICK TO THE DIET

the best advice given to me when i started was by my Dr who simply said

‘Remember. its only you who puts the food in your mouth!’

Hope this helps
now 55andfatnomore

P.S Mary well done! Especially even with the small bottle, that’s willpower as they seem so much safer!
Lee, ouch! I agree, no more alterations for a while!.,

Thanks Mary and Lee! I do feel proud and am kind of looking forward to each night now where I say no, not needed. I know some social situations will come up soon but hope to be like mixnmatch and just have one or two without triggering a deluge! (well done mixnmatch, btw, that’s encouraging!)

Count me in too sunshine-girl. I’m trying for 19kg by end September which is birthday and holiday combined. On my second day and approaching 2kg loss. Mind you been painting for 9 hours today so must have a part to play. Liking the Keep on Keeping On. It’s the title of a Northern Soul record by Nolan Porter. The dancing could propel the weight loss. Check it out on You Tube

According to US recommendations you should increase protein consumption when doing significant amounts of exercise. I had a similar splurge of activity a while back, but forgot to eat more, and spent the next two days regretting it as I was listless and cranky. Oddly though, I wasn’t particularly hungry!

Thanks Mixnmatch, in a way glad to hear that, especially the burning fat. Makes things less complicated which I like

A previous post of mine clearly didn’t post, when I was at the airport. Here it is… edited since we have now arrived in Mallorca. At Heathrow between flights I managed to find Pret a Manger Italian chicken salad which was a much better option than the sandwiches the family had. Hoping to do lots of exercise next 2 weeks and stick with the principles and not come back heavier. Those are my aims. We avoid the touristy bits mainly (my OH is from here ) but we have 1 week in middle of the country (good walks) and 1 week by the coast (the promenade is always nice and flat for good early morning runs ). The swimming pool might be an option if I am early enough for a serious swim rather than dodging splashers. Have decided to take the stairs to the 5th floor each time and forgo the lift. Damage limitation…

If it helps just think of it as a planned non-fast day, 5:2 style. So the next day is just straight back into fast days, that always worked for me.

If you can, just regard it as a bonus, it will speed up your adaptation to burning fat, and if you can’t face that don’t try to eat back it all, but just a hundred calories or so.

Lol…FFBB,

I think it was just intended that we could share photos on FB. My profile picture is actually my embroidery, so I posted a picture to enable you all to put a face to the name. My brothers aren’t even friends with me on FB. I am very careful what I post. I love your rules FFBB.

Mary xxx

I am the same on fb which is why I don`t have a profile pic. My wall is just game crap.

This is my safe zone, even more so than Fat Secret.

First rule of the BSD forum….don`t talk about the BSD forum.

Second rule is…..what is said on the BSD forum stays on the BSD forum!

Too dramatic?

Hi all, started the 800 yesterday and going alright at the moment. I’ve been painting outside my house today for 9 hours and have just discovered that the work burns 320 calories an hour for my height, age and weight. Does this enter calculations. I’ve eaten 600 calories so far. Must say feeling hungry.
higgy22

Thank you, for your kind support. It’s good to get back in control🙋🙋🙋

4 weeks today since (re)starting diet
15 pounds down. I have just cracked under 200 pounds. So pleased.
Struggled on my days off work this week. I think the twinnings fruit infusions trigger my cravings so have stopped them.
Putting curry powder in my vegies to give a bit more spice and flavour.
Worried about my daughter’s upcoming 18th birthday and our family tradition of eating to excess. Even the thought of ‘just one slice’ of birthday cake makes me nervous that i will repeat past experiences and not be able to stop. We are booked in to a nice restaurant and i have studied the menu. I can make good choices but it’s the old patterns I am worried about. I have never done moderation. If I could do it , I would not be a fat T2 now. I think I may be making a big deal out of it but it’s on my mind. Hopefully my family won’t make a big deal about me not wanting to stuff myself. As it is I think the meal itself will go over 800cals. Then there’s cake…….sigh… I will accept one day off and not be hard on myself for that. Its just my ability to get straight back to the diet the next day. I have another week to prepare and plan. This is my first ‘test’. Wish I had more faith in myself.
It’s always easy for me to say no to the first chip or peanut or chocolate cake. It’s the second third fourth etc that I have enormous trouble with.
I am stoked with the 15 pound loss. 50 to go.

Makes sense snoop, i worry about maintenance big time. We have gone away on rd trip to inlaws. Things have quieted down which is good. Were also in middle of buying new place, together with work dead lines and my obsessions has made it all round stressful time for all. We have a cruise in early oct which both we are looking forward to and both need rnr to unwind. Think i will skip weigh in this week, trips away my food choices arent as good. Have a good one all, and never bloody give up!

Totally understand Snoop. I’m so open on here and have put nowt about it on fb.

I suspect Liz as owner can make it a closed group, so no way of cross leaks. I have to admit I would prefer that too!

But stay with us here. It is our safe haven
L 😘

Thanks, Mary. Apologies for the self-absorption.

As you were, guys!

Well Snoop, you have to do what is right for you. No-one here will take offence if you unfriend us from Facebook.
Mary xxx

No reason why I would post anything inflammatory on FB. But as you say, this is our safe zone. Oddly, I’ve managed to keep the same name across all my online activities. No idea how, as you’d think it would be an obvious one for lots of people to choose. So if anyone can find me here, they’ll find me everywhere! I think I have autistic tendencies and am ridiculously recluse now. It’s become a way of life and I find it very difficult to open up. This thread is quite a revelation for me.

Thanks everyone my bsd book came today so going to have a good read when I finally come to a stand still this evening will keep you all posted hopefully it will be positive lol fingers crossed I really don’t want to fail at this I need to get healthy

Snoop, I understand what you mean, but can you just not post anything inflammatory on fb? I think the only thing you will miss out on is photos anyway. This is our safe zone.

Take care,
Mary xxx

Guys, I joined you on Facebook. I thought it was a matter of being honest as to who I am . But in retrospect, I can be more honest if I stick to my alter ego only. I have work colleagues and family who are my friends on FB and I don’t want any leakage between here and the real world. I’m honest here and it wouldn’t do me any good whatsoever professionally. So I’m going to unfriend, if I can.

Let’s hope so Mary
Xxx

Bloke41, if she’s telling you your priorities aren’t right and she’s sick of people telling her how well you’re doing, it’s possibly because she’s jealous you’ve managed to make this huge change in your life and she hasn’t. If she hasn’t been able to keep pace with you, 56 kg isn’t just weight loss. She might be feeling you’ve left her behind.

One thing you’ll have to address is what happens when you reach your target. I’m no therapist, and these aren’t really issues for a public forum, but how you approach maintenance is going to be an issue. It’s not just a matter of adding calories or changing your exercise routine. It’ll be about how you drop back into a way of family life that has continued almost in your absence while you’ve been off doing your walks or eating differently. And how you do that without causing ructions or going backwards in terms of your weight and health.

Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe I shouldn’t post this. Either way, best wishes.

Hey greenjanet, good to see you posting again. I empathise with you in your family upsets. There are times when all we can do is just keep putting one foot in front of the other…… good wishes to you x

Good to see you back and in good form topcac. It seems you’re getting right back on track.

As Butterlover said, it’s cold and wet here, and goodness I’m craving “stodge” -white bread, (none in the house) crumpets (n i t h) mashed potatoes (not doing it) spaghetti bollanaise (had the bol without the spag). I need to stay distracted. …..

Lee, perhaps you should hold off having any more clothes altered. You are obviously doing this right.

Good luck in Galway. My mother was from Dublin and I am well aware of Irish hospitality! I went once, didn’t drink any alcohol and still came back half a stone heavier, just from having Tea. In my Aunts house, Tea meant the whole table was laid with sandwiches, cakes and biscuits, and I was not allowed to say no.

Even if you do gain, you have the weapons to lose it again.

Love Mary
xxx

Mary, where have you been hiding? You are really shining this week. Couldn’t be happier for you at your loss and your supermarket willpower!!

Yes, the dresses were very tailored and lined. One cost me £250 and the other £180 when I purchased them, so £30 to upcycle was a good investment! He’s done an amazing job to be fair. Not his fault I had a whoosh week. It was a total 7.8lbs off this week! I just didn’t think I would do so well, so quickly on bsd…

I suspect I will gain or at the very best, stay the same after my trip back to Galway next weekend. My cousins are taking me to the Connaught senior football final, so it will be a tricky time! I’m hoping I can offer to drive…🤣😳

So, with that in mind I suspect the black and white dress will work for my cousin’s funeral on the 13th. But I do have a lovely one on order too (I think shopping is my new addiction!)

L xx

Nice fail Lee. ☺😉

Wow Lee, Congratulations!

I feel very smug at the moment. I called Joe in to witness the scales and he said yes, you are under 18 stone. I did it twice just to make sure. I have just got back from the supermarket…I looked at the wine aisle and thought….no I don’t need to go there. Then I saw some tiny bottles of wine for £2, just enough for one glass and I thought….no…I don’t need that.

£70 to take in two dresses seems a lot…are they tailored?

Thank you for your support.

Mary xxx

HI All.not much to report here.the weather is cold and wet so feeling tempted to eat a lot. I always overeat on weakends.I weigh daily and check BGL daily both are hovering at the same levels this week. So I wont get to my target by tuesday.Im not too worried as Im going on holiday to Singapore and thailand on wednesday so I will probably over eat while Im away .I wish someone would do a BSD Asian diet as its teally hardto stay off the carbs .I hope you are all enjoying your weekend.Best wishes to you all.

So 1st of july.

How about seven minutes of exercise?

Seven lots of one minute craziness.
Star jumps, or hopping, or rolly pollys, or skipping, or walking?
I think it is do-able.

Join me.

Love Lucia
Xxx

Robonamission, haha that’s absolutely hilarious!!! Although, a good problem to have, even if the neighbours now cross the street instead of walking in front of your place 🙂

Well done Mary and inka. How good do you feel right now?

I had a bit of an epic fail today….but in a nice way, sort of!
Just collected two of my most expensive dresses that I had paid £70 to have taken in. Problem is that I’ve lost half a stone (7lbs) since he pinned them, so they are too big again!!! 😇😘

Hi Mixnmatch,

That’s probably a far more sensible approach than my sudden carb load up 😁.

GM

Dreamscometrue

Lovely to read your post. Our BSD journeys are very similar. I started at 12.7 and am currently 10.4 and like you want to be 9.7 at the heaviest to bring my BMI to 25. I loved the positivity in your post and like you I enjoy being able to wear nice clothes and feel confident that I am no longer obese. At just over 10 stone and aged 56 I do feel good about myself. When I get into the 9s that will be a massive achievement but like you I am finding it hard to lose weight now as I am a slow loser – I am not complaining though- it’s been gradual and I’ve only had one week where I gained and that was after a holiday and it came of the same week- 7lb!!!! I am trying intermittent fasting and last night embarked on a 24 hour fast to see if I can get some fat burning! I am sticking to BSD principles and actually it really is a way of life now. It’s surprising how little food we actually do need isn’t it?

I think the conscious choice of food is very very liberating. My son got engaged at Glastonbury festival last week and we are going for a celebration meal in Manchester tomorrow. I’ve looked at the menu and there is only one vegetarian choice and it’s not BSD friendly but guess what, I will be having it and enjoying it! I am fasting today and will fast tomorrow until we eat. This way of eating works for me.

I’ve been wondering how Seasidenana is doing too. I know she had a new love in her life so she is probably not even giving BSD a second thought!

Keep plodding on and it won’t be long before we are both in the 9s!!!!! Never would have predicted that when I started in January.

I’ve been eating 3 times a day as, particularly in the first couple of weeks, I feel really hungry in the morning. Tend to eat at approximately 7:30, 13:00, 19:00 with my largest meals being breakfast and dinner. I also tend to plan all my meals for the week before I go shopping each weekend.

Enjoy your holiday Julia, where are you going???

Instead of all three at once, try adding back just one at a time, so in one day, add a burger with bun, or a beer, or some chips, and check again. Even someone without blood sugar issues probably has a similar rise with such a carb heavy load, they just don’t measure it.

Welcome back greenjanet, that sounds like a very sensible approach, and well done taking control again.

I went to California for my honeymoon 25 years ago and came back a stone heavier 😎😮🤐 I think it was the Huevos Rancheros at the local Mexican restaurant every morning for breakfast that did the bulk of the damage, although the fridge full of free wine coolers that we drank all day like soft drinks probably didn’t help. I have in the past been in the bottle or more of wine a night brigade, but have found that even after relaxing the diet now I am on maintenance I haven’t even been tempted to return to those days. I will have a glass of wine (or beer or gin or whisky) and just stop and drink sparkling water instead, satisfied. I have occasionally gone up to three glasses socially (or with Prosecco which is still a bit of a weakness, luckily not an everyday one), but with no cravings or difficulty the next day. I am proud of you all for facing up to your demons and dark passengers, and staying in control. The improvement in sleep quality is such a nice bonus as well.

My 50 calories a day averages over a week as 257 calories increase every week, and as I said I actually lost weight during this phase. I will be doing this again if I ever hit my ‘upper trigger weight’ of 11 stone 7 again, back down to 800 for 4 weeks then + 50 calories a day until I am back over my TDEE. It shocked me that I was still losing weight while increasing my calories by this much, but it worked. If you follow Theodora’s plan for a more gradual increase then that should work equally well. I think the traditional increase for this style of post diet diet is 150 calories a week, so my choice was quite extreme.

Well done S-G you are nailing this. Know how you feel about the rain. Edinburgh has gone from a Spring drought to non stop rain. Depressing after a while. I’ll think of you as I bask in sun and warmth later today!

Well it is still b—–dy raining here, more like a monsoon and the temperature has dropped to 18 and I daren’t look at the pool temperature. Never mind we are set for low 30’s next week.

Weighed this morning and have lost the weight I put back on plus half a pound so lost 2.5 lbs in 3.5 weeks, not good but still a loss. Still no treats over the weekend, only 2 more evenings to go.

Hi Sunshine-girl,

Thanks for the reply. You’re right it’s not exactly what I wanted to hear but I did suspect that I may have to continue to stay off the carbs for a while yet.

I’m disappointed but will continue to monitor things in the hope that some day I won’t have to avoid foods that I love so much all the time.

Kind regards,
GM