I’m not an expert I just do what I feel but unless you are actually racing (as opposed to “just” running, as I do) the 10k I personally wouldn’t do any carb loading, just make sure you’re fluid intake is sufficient. There should already be enough glycogen in your muscles for a 10k (usual reckoning is 90 mins worth). And don’t forget this way of eating should be training your body to use your fat which, without meaning to be rude, you should have enough of. There is a lot about fat adapted running around – Google/Runner’s World it. Whatever you decide remember the golden rule of not changing anything untried too close to a race – and definitely not on the day. I will be doing my usual Sunday run of at least 10k in 20 minutes on 2 cups of tea – I had a 2 egg omelette with cheese around 1830 last night, not special tea, just what I fancied, so will be running slowly (not racing) fasted. It suits me. As week as this brilliant site, there is also the NHS couch to 5k website which now also has 10k and marathon forums where you can also get good friendly information and advice. Good luck with your training and I hope the 10k goes well for you. Don’t forget, the atmosphere on the day will also give you an added boost.

Hi Lynne

The strange thing is that what you describe is pretty ‘normal’ eating for most people! You haven’t suggested that you were eating 6 doughnuts or a packet of biscuits at one sitting which we would all think of as excessive.

I have noticed that when I stay in a hotel with a buffet I automatically go for the BSD friendly foods and the simple carbs are something I simply don’t eat. My OH still offers me things at times and I just say ‘… but I don’t eat bread/rice’ or whatever is offered, as he seems to forget at times.

I agree that sometimes the choices are easier than others but I find when I’m out there is usually a way around things. Strangely enough when I was in hospital a few weeks ago the choices were really limited. The food was actually very good and the choices vast catering for vegetarian, gluten free and many ethnic options. I still found it difficult eating low carb. Porridge was the ‘best’ breakfast choice with an apple! Lunch was soup with a sandwich for me. I removed the crusts and ‘opened’ the sandwich up so limiting the damage. In the evening it was usually a salad with cheese or similar. So I managed reasonably well for 6 days!

I think after a time you just get to stop thinking/caring what other people have to say about what you eat that’s if they even notice! I do agree its not as easy when you’ve been ‘invited out’ but I think there are so many ‘faddy’ eaters these days that we probably just fade into the background.

Portion size is the thing that’s really surprised me. I guess when you get used to eating just 800 calories a day your portions are automatically limited and you only notice it really when you have a meal out when you aren’t in control of portion size.

The important thing is that this way of eating does become second nature after a while but then like most things I think you have to ‘want’ this as a way of life and not think of it as a short term ‘fix’.

Hello ! My question is about the beta cells in the pancreas. Having ”cleaned out ” the fat from liver and pancreas, lost weight ,stabilised blood sugar with diet, exercise etc and feeling ok physically and mentally – what is the situation regarding the insulin resistance problem ?
Do the beta cells regenerate or are they gone for ever ?
[ I have read that at time of diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, approximately 50% of the beta cells are ‘ inactive ‘ ie sleeping or dead .]
Is it a case of having to be careful about over eating and drinking for the foreseeable future or is it a case of soon having full beta cell recovery, no insulin resistance etc .
I have read that the development of the fat and the diabetes took years [ the long drawn out silent cry of the liver] so presumably FULL recovery might take years – on the other hand the remarkably fast response to the diet , where blood sugars seem to be normal in a week or two , might suggest a few months of careful eating might lead to full normal liver and pancreas quite soon.
Would welcome info on this , including any websites to explore.
Of course I have also read that the phenomenon of insulin resistance is itself a mystery.

I am no expert but I would definitely do some carb loading the night before, and then carb up on the day. It doesn’t sound like those carbs will get anywhere close to being stored as fat considering how much you are working out, and feeling faint isn’t good. I felt faint occasionally in the beginning until I upped my fluid intake which seemed to help.

Jan

Checking in as a while since I posted. Still BSD800’ing most days with about 6kg still to lose. The days I am not are planned departures to some extent (I tend to over do it though) as I accommodate summer social events. What is most encouraging is a couple of days strictly BSD800 sees any gains on the scales drop like a stone so figure the extra carb days mostly attract the water. I am still mindful of Med principles on the days I go over as trusting that will become second nature for maintenance given the frequent ‘trial’ days doing it. Keeping strong and wishing you the same xx

Well done bloke41
Keep at it!
Cheers
Linda

Lucia
Stop teasing!
It’s 39 deg Celsius outside where I am today and it’s only just gone midday!
Tell you what, you have your snow ball fight and I’ll get off my arse and go for a swim! Deal?
Cheers
Linda

Gday all, my weigh in result today 119.6kg, very happy in reaching my mini goal, haven’t been under 120kg mark since 2010, hoping to hit my next mini goal of 110kg by my dads 70th surprise birthday party March 23 and my final goal is 99kg. I don’t have a time frame for that goal, just happy to get there. Have a great week all.

Gday all,

Week 24 done and dusted. Bloody hell where has the time gone. Had bit more to eat than l wanted last night at the surprise mexican dinner with oh, even had bit of carb, small piece of corn bread with my chilli con carn. Another swelter today, forcast 43 cel again, already went for my morning walk, clocking up 6.3 miles in very hot sweltering conditions for 9.30 in the morning.

Weigh in result 119.6kg
Waist 124cm

1.7kg loss for the week, pretty happy getting under the 120 kg mark, haven’t been under that mark since 2010.

40.3kg loss to date

Have a awesome one all, and good luck in all of your weight loss journey’s.

JulesMaigret – I agree totally. I think of the diabetes being in remission not reversed. If I went back to my old way of eating it would just come straight back.

I do feel regret that I caused the diabetes in the first place but am so pleased that there is now a way to ‘fend it off’ by just avoiding the sugary and starchy carbs.

Sunshine-girl – I think that you were talking about me in your post. I have very vivid memories of one spoonful of ice cream leading to a tub of ice cream and a handful of crisps leading to a large packet of crisps. I hadn’t thought of it being a bit like an alcoholic – but I did absolutely hate that feeling of being totally out of control and not really understanding why it was happening. I suppose it is why not eating even a mouthful of the bad stuff really works for me.

Husband was watching rugby this evening and wanted a bowl of ice cream. Normally he would get it himself but because he was so engrossed in the game I got it for him. A thought crossed my mind that one spoon wouldn’t do any harm. I immediately dismissed that thought as I have ample evidence to the contrary.

Lynne – I am sorry to hear that Bill’s friend died.

So, to be honest,
I have been stressed out regarding work.

My problem is that I care a lot.
I do an hours work for an hours pay.
I do not attend for an hours pay.

People taking advantage of me etc etc.
So last week I cut myself some slack,

I knew if I put presssure on myself regarding the bs diet, I would not only fall off the wagon I would smack my arse on the tarmac.

I have taken it easy. I did what I could when I could.

I am , today , in a better frame of mind. I blitzed the kitchen. There isn’t a single crumb in there. Not a tiny speck of dust. This makes me feel as if I am sorting my life out, but really I am only sorting the kitchen out.

So tomorrow, I am make in plan full time.
With gusto.

So for all those who read my moaning blogs, thank you for just being with me.

Now, who’s ready for a snow ball fight?

Love Lucia
Xxxx

I could not control my blood glucose with meds after being diagnosed in mid 2016. Luckily, before being put on insulin,I was given The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet by Michael Mosley. I’ve taken my levels from consistently in the teens and twenties to the acceptable range for people with type two diabetes and I’ve lost 12 kg.

And I’m only half way through and I have only applied a 1200 calorie a day diet as I couldn’t manage the recommended 800 a day!. I am also exercising much more than suggested – for mental health reason – so maybe that explains why I need a bit more fuel. But if you told me I could do even 1200 a few weeks ago I I would never have believed you! Perhaps it will take me longer to really eliminate my diabetes but I’m in this for the long game!

I know Khis won’t work for everyone but I’m just a normal guy so maybe it is a lesson to share this story with anyone who needs to know. Even those who don’t follow the program religiously will find the book is a great resource to understand better what is happening to our bodies and how you can take control of your own health and well being.

Meanwhile I’m off for a bike ride!

Awesome!

Edit (in 4 minutes)

Here’s my Week 4 round up – unfortunately it was not such a good week for me after all, despite my good intentions 🙁
I started out well, and this week I was weighing myself daily to see where it fluctuates. By Wednesday I had lost 700g, then I had a few blow out days, probably only went to 1000/1200 calories, but put the ‘lost’ 700g back on again In those few days. Today is the start of Week 5 for me, and this mornings weigh in shows I’ve lost 300g (1/2lb?) over the past week, so still a loss I guess, but nowhere near what I had wanted to achieve. Overall, halfway through the 8 weeks and I’m down 3.5kg (7.7lbs)….not as much as I’d hoped for but I only have myself to blame!
On a positive note though, I measured myself and have lost 5cm off my bust, 3cm off my waist and 2cm off my hips. My clothes are fitting better, and I definitely feel better and have more energy. And I am finding it easier to resist “bad foods” despite my 2 blow out days which were down to wine, not food!
I went to a colleagues morning tea and said no to the delicious looking cakes on offer and on Friday sat in the lunchroom eating my salad, while the guys I work with were eating KFC!
Here’s to Week 5 – “Onwards and downwards”!!

I think I am really lucky that I can have one piece of dark chocolate and not want anymore. Milk chocolate is completely different though. One piece leads to the whole bar and then to a trip to the shops to buy a couple more. At least that’s what happened pre BSD. I haven’t dared have a piece of milk chocolate since starting the BSD.

SSG – That sums up exactly how I feel. I don’t feel comfortable with the idea of having “reversed” my diabetes – I have merely found a way of fending it off. I know if I revert to my old ways then it will be back with a vengeance. You’re right it’s not a blame thing but there is a responsibility.

Didn’t Einstein say that the definition of Insanity was “Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”.

Thanks Maharani kitten
I’ll mention Amitripteline to the doc next time I’m there. I don’t think my symptoms are as severe as yours were, it’s just that the lack of sleep combined with the excessive hot weather was starting to wear me down.
Thanks everyone for your tips!
Cheers Linda

Only 100g lost this week!

I struggle to drink water and retain fluid when I drink gin! Can anyone explain why this happens to me?
Not going to get down hearted though.

Onwards and downwards.
Hows everyone else doing?

Thanks sunshine-girl and Verano
I read up on black cohosh last night before I went to bed and decided not to take the risk. I took one of the ‘over the counter’ sleeping tablets and managed to sleep through, only having to wake once to go to the loo then went straight back to sleep. I’ve never been one to take many drugs unless I absolutely have to, so I’m not concerned that I will become ‘hooked’. We have an air conditioner in our room and although we don’t use it often, it’s been on all night these last couple of weeks at a manageable 24 deg with sheet and undies only. The biggest problem was that the mattress was so hot, it took ages to cool down!

I don’t think of ‘sweets’ or ‘desserts’ as treats anymore. I’m half way through reading Gary Taubes’ book, Good Calories, Bad Calories and all I can think of when I look at sweet/starchy food is the damage it is doing to my body and the high risk of dementia in the future.
Treats for me are Greek full fat yogurt, macadamia nuts, strawberries, and some of the double and triple Camembert and Brie cheeses eaten on their own.

I rarely consume alcohol anymore, not because I have some super willpower, but because I just don’t feel like it. My drink of choice now is sparkling soda or mineral water with a splash of lemon or lime juice.

Another hot one here today, but only in the 30’s, not the 40’s so after our yoga class this morning, it will be another relaxing day by the pool.
Enjoy your evening for those in the northern hemisphere.
Cheers
Linda

Hi sunshine-girl

I’m like your brother – no way could I stick at one square of chocolate. Years ago I tried the really dark chocolate that’s quite bitter having been told a square was ok on whichever diet so was following. Trouble was that once I started I couldn’t stop eating it until the bar was finished. Or there was the time I ate three Mars Bars (they were bigger then) washed down with Diet Coke. No wonder I’m keeping off the carbs LOL

Hey all. I have been in a bad mood and miserable today. I’m not sure why – I haven’t been hungry (probably because I’ve upped the fat content of my diet) so goodness knows where this dark cloud has come from.

It hasn’t helped that events today conspired against my planned 5 mile walk through the parks and I ended up slogging through the cold walking alongside busy roads in an attempt to reach my 11K step target.

Cooked the skinny aubergine lasagna this evening. Slight variance with quorn added and green pepper instead of red pepper. End result – scrumptious! Served with broccoli and leafy salad.

Today’s summary:
Calories: 787
Carbs: 24g
Water: 2.5L
Steps: 11,201

Haven’t done my bloods much over the last few days because I wanted to give my fingers a rest. I’ll try to pick that up again next week.

One more day and then I’ll be 25% through. Whilst I intend to continue with this past the 8 weeks until I reach my target weight, I’m looking forward to having the odd night off and more importantly, the odd night out.

Possibly my second favourite at the moment is Cornish Yarg, which sounds a bit like the Scottish one you mention but wrapped in wild garlic leaves instead.

Sorry to hear about Bills troubles, hope he is still taking good care of himself. When I commented on people disappearing from the site I was talking about those that get to around week 3 having lost loads of weight then plateau then disappear. Maybe they reached a short term goal or decided they could do it alone without group support. But it is disheartening for those who dont lose loads and think they have a problem and blame themselves, give up and disappear. The secret of this site is to stick with it.

As for the view that you can cure your diabetes and then go back to eating as you did before. That is like saying you were fat, you lost weight now go eat loads of cake and chips and stay slim. What got you fat or diabetic in the first place (and that is not a blame thing, we didn’t know about carbs) will do it again. I am sure if we get our cure one slice of bread or roast potato on our monthly meal out will not reverse what we have done but going back to 3 time daily carbs will. But for some it is a bit like being an alcoholic, one drink can get you started again or in our case one slice of bread leads to a loaf. I dont go overboard on chocolate and can eat 1, 10g square every other day but my brother can get through 5 bars of F&N in one sitting. We are here to learn as well as lose weight or improve our health and by staying on the site I can learn something new most days. Let just keep on……

Mature goat Gouda sounds amazing! There’s a local cheese here in Scotland that ‘s like a soft Wensleydale wrapped in nettle leaves. And when in Greece a special kind of mature feta that is so salty and delicious, absolutely lovely crumbled on their spring greens – Horta – served with olive oil and lemon juice dressing. Very BSD!!

Loving the diet but not the muffins-I made 20 out of the mixture and put the lot in the bin. That’s a first for me to throw food away!!

Captainlynne, very sorry to hear your news about Bill. I wasn’t here when he was, but his thread, which I read from start to finish some months back, has been referred to so many times that he obviously contributed a lot. Sad that he should have felt forced out.

I’m the one with with the addled brain obviously….. I wouldn’t recommend Spanx for the face….and I’m sure your face is lovely anyway…. life without wrinkles is life never lived and never laughed 😉

There are very few cheeses I don’t like (mostly those stuffed with dried fruit wensleydale hybrids), my favourite since I discovered it is the mature goat gouda from Waitrose, but I commonly have half a dozen or so different ones in the fridge.

Krystal – sorry to say the sick friend died quite soon after moving in with Bill.

I think there have been lots of changes in folk posting. Some have stopped, for whatever reason, and others have started. Some ‘old timers’ felt there was nothing they could now contribute and that it was time to pass the baton to the newbies. I suspect it can be difficult for some, with a combination of diabetics, those with different health issues, and those doing it ‘just’ to lose weight – all with their own perspectives on the BSD.

If I read something I don’t like, don’t agree with, or frustrates me, I usually ignore it and scroll past. But I left the BSD Facebook group because of comments on there – and I know that Bill – and from memory, others also left that group for the same reason.

I haven’t tried Headspace, but have just picked up a fascinating book called the Headspace Diet, which isn’t a diet book per se but is all about mindful eating techniques, and deconstructing all the emotions and feelings behind why people eat too much. I did think the mindfulness element was the thing I was weakest at when it came to starting my maintenance, so will be interested to give these techniques a try.

Busybee – how thoughtful of you to think of giving your chocolates to your elderly spinster aunt.

Mixnmatch – I agree about the cheese. Stilton or mascarpone are a real treat.

As the adaptation gets more complete you may find that you are perfectly fine just on the 800. While I am not a runner I was doing two, hour long sessions of badminton, which is about 600 calories burnt, on an 800 day and not experiencing any weakness or problems. In the earlier days I would hit a ‘wall’ and just feel weak at the end of the second hour but this went totally after a few weeks.

Cheese is absolutely a treat!

Norfolkgal
Your holiday sounds wonderful and how nice that there was so much BSD friendly food.

Your new dog sounds lovely. My dogs are 6 and 11 and they do get us out on days like today when the weather is horrible. I love the puppy stage – except for having to limit their walking for the first few months to protect their joints, and the chewing. One of my Labradors destroyed our phone and the other one ate the connection box to the phoneline and disconnected our phoneline and internet..

We were hoping to go to Oxborough hall tomorrow to walk around the grounds and see the snowdrops but the weather looks to be really horrible so we may go later in the week. We are looking forward to going as they now allow dogs in the grounds which is great as we love taking our dogs with us.

Weigh in today at end of week five and I was a quarter of a pound lighter than last Saturday. I decided only to get weighed once a week but on reflection I am going to weigh myself every morning for a week to see if there are trends and fluctuations. My weight loss after five weeks is 12.75 lbs which is great for me. I have bought a fitness band and am going to try to do 10,000 steps each day- I am very lazy and have a sedentary job. . I am going on holiday in June and my aim is to lose another stone before then. I am still very motivated and really enjoy reading the posts and encouragement on this site. Thank you everybody for sharing your BSD journey. It really does help.

Well done, Busybee!
Mr Kitten went out earlier today and bought that offer as ‘a Special treat because you’ve not been well’.
I’ve had to feign lack of appetite because literally none of his choices (his favourites, naturally!) are BSD friendly, so it’s interesting to know that there were more suitable things. His choices were all pastry and sugar!
On seeing the sugary puds I said ‘oh, did they not have cheese?’ – which is what I’d usually choose – he said ‘CHEESE isn’t a treat!’ Hmmmm. MKx

Hi Lynne – you are right about Bill. I have just remembered that he was also supporting a close friend or relative who was seriously ill. So with a new granddaughter and a sick friend it is totally understandable that he is no longer on this forum.

I also remember that a couple of members of this forum (who are no longer posting) were a bit cross with him for saying that we would most likely need to stay with this way of eating once we had reversed diabetes. Their view was that you did the BSD – reversed diabetes -and then could go back to all the carbs and that Bill was wrong. I did wonder if that had put him off posting.

I am so pleased you are still posting as it really does help.

Mixnmatch- thanks for your advice! I think it was definitely correct as I burnt 800 calories on the run itself so definitely needed some extra low carb calories!

HI Both,

Thanks for your advice! I’m not diabetic or pre-diabetic. I am just trying to lose weight and have PCOS so have a higher likelihood of getting diabetes later in life if I’m not careful. I’m only 26 at the moment so want to get my weight and carb addiction under control now to head of potential issues in the future.

I stood on the scales this morn and had still lost so I think once in a while it will be ok!

Appreciate the help!

Hi All
We are back from Jamaica – great holiday – good hotel, lovely beach and gorgeous weather. Bonus is I weighed in this morning at exactly the same as before we left, 9st 9lb, so I must have made sensible choices in the restaurant! There were lots of good BSD friendly options – cooked breakfasts, huge range of salads, cold meats, cheeses etc. I did sample a few desserts, fruits, a little wine and some rum, but didn’t go mad. Lots of swimming & sunbathing, so very relaxing.
Our new dog is lovely, just a big black fluff-ball at the moment. I can see he will need a lot of attention, plus several walks a day, so that’s all good too.
We have nasty wet sleety weather here today, I am so looking forward to the spring.

Hi Krysia

I think Bill had some non-BSD problems that got in the way. I’ve not heard from him in ages. I think it was when his granddaughter was born.

I keep on posting, even if not as often as before, because it helps me keep my motivation so I’m glad it helps others.

Hi Verano

It’s probably when I’m in a coffee shop that I notice the changes in me. Before BSD it would have been a large latte, often with a sandwich or pastry. Now it’s usually either an espresso (with or without cream), a macchiato or an americano without milk. And nothing to eat.

The other major difference for me is the residential conferences. Those 3-course meals. Before BSD I’d have eaten just what I wanted. Breakfast would have been cereal, the cooked breakfast and lots of toast with butter and marmalade. Biscuits with mid morning coffee, then lunch would usually be cooked meat and salad (usually those using up leftover veg in mayonnaise), followed by dessert. More biscuits with coffee at the break. Then a 3-course dinner. Whatever starter and main I fancied, followed by some nice dessert. Once I did try the cheese instead of a dessert – with grapes and crackers – but there was enough for a meal in the serving! And don’t forget the biscuits and chocolates left in my room!!!

Now breakfast is just the cooked option. No biscuits. Lunch (if I eat anything) is a slice of cooked meat with a little tomato and cucumber. Dinner – when I get the menu to choose from at breakfast time – immediately delete the dessert. Then look at the options for starter and main. Sometimes the choice is easy if there’s something I don’t like. Once I’ve chosen, I delete anything I don’t want – croutons, Yorkshire pudding, etc. Staff are usually very good – they’re so used to people asking for substitutions these days, and so many people have cut out gluten.

After the first time I did it, its become second nature and the skills I learned there have translated to other social eating situations.

The Italian ice cream cafe last year was tricky. It was easy enough to refuse the gelato, but I was worried about offending the family who’d invited us. But I needn’t have worried. And other meals over there have opened up conversations if people have noticed what I’m eating or not eating. Most times I’d just be happy with the starter of sliced meats and cheeses.

As well as food choices, I agree that portion sizes have also shrunk. Typing what I used to eat amazed me – how could I eat all of that in one day, especially when the day was spent sitting listening to people with no exercise.

Verano
I can hardly believe that I have maintained since 10th December. That is two whole months – I don’t think I even managed two weeks maintaining before. But this is different from all those other times I was on a diet as this is a way of eating that I will keep to for the rest of my life.

I do hope that it will be second nature before too long. The bit that has become second nature is keeping low carb and not eating any of the bad carbs and sugar. I have absolutely no inclination to eat the stuff and when I see it I just think how shockingly bad it is for us.

The bit that is not second nature is portion control. I am still as bad at judging portion sizes as I was before I started the BSD. Although I can’t eat really big portions anymore I still have to weigh the high calorie stuff because I am so bad at judging the weight of things like cheese, nuts and Fage Yoghurt.

Lynne – I think your ‘awkward head’ has been really useful. I also find that if anyone says that the BSD won’t work it just makes me more determined to stick to it.

I am so pleased that you stayed on this forum. Your posts were so inspirational when I was struggling and great to see that you effortlessly moved into the maintenance phase of BSD. I learnt everything about maintenance from your posts and other successful maintainers on this forum. I followed Bill1954s posts and was so sorry that he got to target and just left the forum. So I think it is great that maintainers stay posting. For me – continuing to read the forums every day and post does help to keep me on track and keep the weight off.

Yes a good Indian meal really does fill the gap now and again and it can be BSD friendly. I just find that every now and again I have to have something really spicy.

It is amazing JM how our appetites change after while. I actually find that all my portions are much smaller than they used to be and that can’t be bad! Although occasionally I do feel really hungry so I eat a snack and that usually does the trick.

MK, your post saved me from caving today.
I went to M and S and looked at the Valentine meal deal. Ther was a lot to choose from to keep to the BSD except for the desserts and mini box of heart chocolates – oh and the bottle of Prosecco! I spent some time fighting with my carb monster as to whether I should give in and “treat” myself to the lovely looking puds – it’s a long time since I was so tempted.
In the end I chose a very large box of strawberries which looked just OK but gradually I began to feel more in control.
I decided that my lovely hubby and I didn’t need sugary things to celebrate Valentine’s Day (we have never really celebrated the day in our 45 yeas of marriage.) and decided we will have a glass or two of the fizz, enjoy the nice food and give the chocolates to an elderly spinster aunt who I suspect has never been given chocolate for Valentines Day.
Thank you!
X B

Verano

Thinking about it again just now, I think that my “awkward” head came in to play.

So many people told me along the way that the BSD wouldn’t work and that it wasn’t sustainable that I was (and still am) determined to prove them wrong. Add to those people the ones who think I’ve lost too much, and those waiting to see it all pile back on again and I just don’t want to prove any of them right.

Hi Lynne

I can’t believe it’s 22 weeks since you reached your target. LCHF way of eating must just be second nature to you now. I guess you probably still get the odd moment when you have to think twice about eating something but I’m sure those moments are few and far between now.

You certainly have enough ‘wriggle room’ to keep you at your new healthy weight. It’s good that you still post because we all want to know what it’s like ‘on the other side’!

Krysia it’s good to see you still maintaining that’s what it’s all about. If you can do it in the winter the summer should be a doddle and it won’t be too long before it’s just second nature and you no longer think about it.

Rosebery I just love that saying. I’ve written it down in my journal to help me keep going through the rough times! WE have all started and we WILL all finish!

Nice Information ! Thanks

Furniture Rotan

Hi Lynne

I think you’re right about needing a new focus, As I’ve not reached my ultimate goal yet I still do have a focus but I can see how difficult it could be to re-focus once you get to maintenance. I don’t think any ‘maintainer’ is boring, even if you think nobody wants to keep reading the posts, most people are still happy to have that extra push now and again of reading about somebody who has succeeded. I think it’s far more difficult to maintain, as you say three people all put the lost weight back on with in a few years. BUT that’s because they were on ‘diets’ and hadn’t changed their lifestyles!

I am trying to refocus to start my next push on Tuesday. Tuesday has always been my weigh-in day and until then I’m just logging my food to see exactly what I am eating since I stopped counting! Today is actually not too bad. The carbs are around 75g and the calories nearer to 1000. That for me is quite acceptable. I’m finding the fast 800 a little too severe in the winter.

Anyway, it’s a case of just keeping on keeping on!