A few things I’ve learned along the way.

Nobody comments on the weight loss for ages. Then they often think we’re ill. Then the comments really start – usually telling us we’ve lost enough, that we’re looking ill or tired, that we’re too skinny etc, etc. Gradually the comments start to tail off, although a few folk seem to think it’s ok to keep on criticising what we eat/don’t eat.

But slowly they accept the new normal.

For me, I’m starting to accept the new size me as normal. It’s great to meet new people who didn’t know me before BSD and to be accepted by them as I am now – no criticism or snide comments. But I am happy in my skin, regardless of some of the comments.

Got my fingers crossed that this post will not disappear too 😉 so annoying when that happens.

I read elsewherw topcac that the choolate beans didn’t do any damage at all…congratulations on your weight loss. Maybe I should get me some of those beans!

Janet, what a nice weekend you had. I love the idea of the walk followed by a glass or two of wine on the terrace. Life is for enjoying, right?

No peaks to report today, I’m afraid only a handful of pits…ate far too much at 5pm when I got home from work. If I knew why I could maybe work out a plan of action. There’s not much non BSD in my house but I saw off my walnuts and finished off the Gran pradano. I won’t mention the 2 spoonfuls of cream! Anyway the cheese and nuts arei n the bin along with the cream, well it was already finished, so no more coffee and cream!
A more important second pit is that my husband is away on a business trip for a few days and tomorrow I’m taking my son and his stuff to Montpellier where he’ll be staying for 2 months for a work assignment. He’s been staying with us for the last 3 months and is so helpful and such good company I’m really going to miss him. So, feeling a bit sorry for myself tonight!
My back is fine, Janet. Thank you for asking. I think I’d just moved awkwardly and pulled a muscle. Good luck with your blood test tomorrow and getting up even though it’s your day off!

I’ve just set myself a goal of being under 12 stone by the 6th February. That’s a loss of 8lbs. It’s probably a bit ambitious but I’ll do my best and see how it goes.

Hi everyone. I’m saying this challenge was a success even though I only lost 3lbs. I have learnt a lot about myself and I now know what I must do. Today I completed an 18 hour fast and intend to do that every day this week and cut out obvious carbs altogether. I know I can’t avoid them completely. I’m definitely up for the Valentine’s day challenge and I intend to have a much better result.

Thanks very much Verano for organising this thread and well done everyone. Good results all round. Good luck to all those who are moving on to maintenance. I hope to see you there one day soon.

I am about to enter week 3 and am sticking to 800 calories (virtually no carb and no sugar) the first 2 weeks I lost 10lbs but in the last week I have stayed the same in weight and measurements. I know I have not been well but not sure what the problem is.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks

Hi Andy,
your story is similar to mine, started on the 01st Jan weighing 15st 5lb and to date I have lost 25lb in 3 weeks and feel great. I am not sure of the impact on my blood sugars yet as I am not due to have my next blood test until the end of Feb. I am going to continue as is for the full 8 weeks then adjust to the 5:2 diet.

Other than my weight the only other impact it has had is on my eyes, I have gone from being short sighted to having perfect distance vision, I spoke to the optician who has confirmed that this will be down to my diet.

Keep up the good work, I agree with you, thanks BSD

Cheers

Sue

Hi
I simply want to say how brilliant the BSD is.
I, along with by wife, started Jan 1st with my aim being to lose 1 1/2 stone (started 15st) and achieving a fasting blood sugar of 5 ( or 90 mg/dl if you prefer) by the end of January (also dry) .
Today, 24th Jan, hit my target with a week to go, 13 1/2 stone a fasting blood sugar of 5, 4″ off my stomach (taken around the umbilicus).
I am going to continue for the rest of month, feel absolutely brilliant as well. It has taken some planning, food and exercise, I have used my fitness pal as a diary (even though it would not let me complete each day). Finally, I am 60 next month this is probably the best present I will get.
So thanks very much BSD I feel reinvented!!!

Andy

PS I am happy to encourage, share info or simply help

Welcome Baristagirl, I hope those of us on this thread can be an encouragement to one another and break that yo yo dieting cycle once and for all. Well done for your accomplishments.

Captainlynne, great to have your wisdom and support. I have to admit that following all the excitement of reaching my weight and health objectives I suddenly found myself feeling all at sea and in deep water now I didn’t have to follow such strict calorie guidelines! My first full week of maintaining has been successful, I don’t think a 4oz weight gain is significant!

KrysiaD, like many people I lost weight once before in a previous life and knowing when to stop was really tough, I think I got to about 7st 10lbs (I’m only 5’1″) looking for that perfect body – it was only when I saw some photos of myself at a wedding that I realised I looked awful! Ironically, at that time the low fat myth was gaining momentum and I went low fat high carb and gained weight! I look and feel best at just under 9st so that will be my new normal. I’m sure your body will find it’s new normal soon enough. I think it’s as much about feeling right as it is about looking right.

Theodora, I hope you have a really enjoyable journey with BSD, I love this way of eating and I’m constantly finding new delicious produce or food combinations especially now my tastes have changed so much! For me it got really tough at the end of week 1 but a few days later I woke up feeling absolutely amazing and haven’t looked back. I enjoy fasting too, but only short periods of time, part of my maintenance plan is to do a version of 5:2 (500 cals 2days a week). Let us know how it’s going for you.

Wishing everyone the best of everything!

ShrinkMe81 great to see someone else started the same day as me. You have had a great idea with the chicken breasts. I had a very long day today and took a tuna salad in a cool bag, which worked fine. I have a partly cooked meal ready in the fridge just to finish off so it’s not too bad. I just wish I could have a glass of wine with it 🤔🤔

Not drank my usual 2-3 litres of water for the last couple of days as we are away. So this will show on the scales on Saturday as I really do retain fluids.
But…I have taken the dog out for a walk this afternoon and walked faster than I have done for years.
So pleased with how I am feeling.
Sorry to read you are not well Happygirl. Hope you improve soon.
PatC…..chin up and enjoy your holiday.

Hugs to those who need them.

Hello would also like to join. Started 1st May 2016 at 12 stone 3.5lbs. Reached target of 9 stone 7.25lbs on 1Oth December 2016. Dropped to 9stone 6.5lbs over Christmas and the New year. I then put on a quarter of a pound and even though I told myself it was ok I think went into panic mode because I am a serial yoyo dieter and all I could see was the weight coming back on again.

So I cut calories from 1500 on maintenance to 1200 for a week and promptly lost 2 lbs so now am 9 stone 4.75lbs. This gives a BMI of 21 which may be as low as I should go – not sure.

This is the first time since the 1960s that I have ever had a plan for maintaining my weight. Up to the BSD I thought it would magically stay off when I went back to normal eating.

Ah cmawp – they were espresso/ dark choc combo but I think it’s more down to the fact that I was completely wired for about 24 hours afterwards!!

My mum has been overweight her whole life – and has done every diet under the sun – with no success because, as we all know, it just goes back on. She did tell me how proud she was of me later in the evening but I think that was the whisky talking! I’ve tried to talk to her about this plan but she thinks she’s too old for it to work, plus she’s not diabetic so basically thinks she’s OK – I didn’t mention the two new knees that she’s had to have…..

Juicing sounds interesting but I fear that I need to chew my meals lol – I tried a couple of the shakes in the book early on but they rated very poorly on the ‘satisfaction’ scale – but let us know how it goes and whether you hit upon the winning combo – although with kale and celery I’m not convinced LOL

Have a good evening folks

Hi WoodyR
Welcome to the BSD forum – more the merrier! Lots of us are like you, no diabetes but needing to shift the pounds. I’m not aware of any comprehensive food list I’m afraid. no-added sugar squash is okay as long as it is well diluted and you account for it in your daily calorie allowance. If you are going to track your carb intake, account for it there as well. Good hydration is also really important, so make sure to drink plenty, but I would say not too much squash – try fruit teas without sugar instead, as these are completely calorie free, or perhaps sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon or lime.

Getting your head around the do’s and don’ts food-wise is challenging to start with, but if you try to avoid processed foods and anything with sugar; starchy foods such as root veggies, rice of any type, pasta, bread etc, this is a good start. Fats are our friend on the BSD, so full fat yogurt, olive oil, nuts etc are great – they help to make you feel full quicker and for longer and help to kick start the fat burning process. Remember lots of low fat products have added sugar to give flavour, so they are a no-no.

Good luck on seeing some great results soon – keep us posted and shout if you need advise or support and one of the lovely folks on here is bound to respond.

Have found with the juicing, keeping the carbs down is what really needs to be watched, so I have been very light on fruit. Both drinks had kale, celery and unsweetened almond milk, plus some fibre boost and vanilla protein powder, one had pear and the other apple. Both were okay – drinkable anyway. Getting the consistency right is a bit of an issue, but I’m new to this, so sure it will come. Will be experimenting with various combinations through the week anyway. Good news is so far today I have had 275cals and 10.5carbs and I don’t feel at all hungry.

Hi again Mumofcrazynamedkids – glad you found my muscle / fat explanation helpful. Hopefully Candoit will too 🙂

I have lost 3.6kg in my first week, but not so much as a smidgeon off my waist 🙁 I suspect your explanation for this applies to me too – though I do walk at least 3 miles every day (but always have done (dogs), so that’s not increased exercise) So I too must do better on the exercise front – I am trying to increase my steps though, and wear a pedometer all day to check that I am!

Loving the kids names 🙂 Do you always call them by both names, or just Gypsy and Pirate? I have a friend who’s daughters are called Truly Scrumptious and Bianca Diamond. They are both adult now, and have both dropped the 2nd part of the names (which their mum always used when they were growing up), but seem happy with the first part.

Hey Busybee – sounds like you had a lovely time on Hols. Think it might have been the wine and cocktails that added the pounds. Alcohol certainly does that to me these days. The good news is, that if you get back to the BSD proper, you will soon be seeing great results again.
Hope it goes well – good luck!

Just managed to lose the 4.5 lbs I gained over the holiday. Now weigh 73kg or 11.6 and 3/4 lbs. See you all next Tuesday. Keep on keeping on…

My next mini goal is to get under the 9st mark and if the scales can be believe today, I am 2lb away from achieving that, however, it wasn’t an end of week weigh-in today, so I need to wait until Monday morning, to see where I am.

I’d like to make getting into a size 10 jeans a goal, but I’m not sure that is achievable, so I’m holding off on that one at the moment. Once I’m below the 9st mark, I will be pitching for my ultimate target, which is 8st 9lb. I’d like to be there by early April, if I can.

Good luck on getting to your next goal in the time frame, sunshine-girl.

Hi Theodora, great explanation for the muscle fat comparison, totally explains why Candoit is seeing more cm loss than the lbs on the scale…..also to my shame explains why I am seeing more movement on the scales and less on the tape measure! I may be losing fat but I am definitely not adding any muscle!

Can’t wait for the light nights to increase a bit more and the weather to thaw a little and then the kids and I can get back to evening walks, I hate Jan and Feb for the long dark days!

(My kids are called Gypsy Snow and Pirate Jack. Not the most bonkers. But raises a few eyebrows *hee hee*)

Yikes! I am back from holiday and have gained 6.5 lbs !!
The hotel food was very BSD friendly, and apart from two very small desserts, I ate low carb though with more calories.
I can only presume that it was the fluid intake – coffee just had to have extra milk as it was not very nice, however the wine and cocktails were very good!
I am hoping that a strict few days will get me back on track.
PLEASE Verano, help us with another challenge.
X B

Plaudits to topcac for the 3.5lb loss AND discovering the secret weight loss food phenomenon that is chocolate covered coffee beans. Now if you could just release a few specific details so I can do it too… espresso or light roast, dark or milk chocolate? I feel there must be an optimal blend to boost the effect 😉

Sigh

The comment from your mum sounds a bit unfair. It’s the comments like that from those who are closest that can hurt the most. Wish they’d understand that when we all try so hard. I get called saggy bum by my girlfriend, for reasons I won’t explain here! A small giggle on the outside cuts deep on the inside though.

With persistence I believe the comments will reduce for us all. The longer we maintain, the more everyone will adjust to seeing us this way and it will be the new normal. Sadly, they are likely to move on to the next person but we have to protect ourselves.

Cassandra, keep it up. Despite the bump in the road, you’re steadying yourself already. I went backwards 9.5lb at Christmas before going back 7lb to date.

SunnyB, hope the juicing has gone well today. What has been your favourite blend?

Sadly I have a LONG way to go before becoming a “maintainer” (only 1 week in) but years and years ago (when my kids were tiny) I went on a really successful diet and lost 21lbs, which was all I needed to lose. I kept it off for about 4 years simply by fasting totally every Monday, allowing myself nothing but water between Sunday evening and Tuesday morning. I didn’t find it difficult at all. Looking back, I cannot imagine why I ever stopped my Monday fast as it had become a way of life. The thing that triggered it, I think, was that my O/H got a new job in a different part of the country so, before we actually made the big move, I was left alone with 3 kids from Sunday evening until Friday evening for about 9 months, and I guess I comfort ate on Monday evenings once the kids were in bed and I was all alone. 🙁 We didn’t even have a TV in those days, so not much to do in the evenings. Didn’t take long for the pounds to start creeping on again 🙁 So if anyone fancies fasting for, in effect, 36 hours every week, it worked for me and, as and when I finally become a maintainer (please God), this is what I shall be trying.

But, whatever your method, I really hope you are all successful. Good luck and I shall avidly watch your progress.

Verano, where are you, how are you doing. Are you starting a new thread, I am not yet ready for daisiesmums thread as I am a long way from reaching my ideal weight but ready for another challenge.

My mini goal was to shed the 4.5 lbs gained over the holiday and I have now done it. A little later than I wanted but it is done. I now weight the same as before Xmas.

My next goal is to lose another 6 and 3/4 pounds before my next HbA1c in 7 weeks. That will take me to 11 stone, another goal. Also I want my HbA1c to be 5.5 (currently 5.9).

Hi Candoit

A pound is a pound is a pound! But as JulesMaigret says above, muscle is much denser than fat, so takes up less space. An easy way to visualise it is if you were to put a pound of apples (dense) and a pound of marshmallows (light and fluffy) side by side, the pile of marshmallows would be FAR larger than the pile of apples. It’s the same with muscle and fat. Hope this helps.

Mumofcrazynamedkids (I’m dying to know what they are called 🙂 ), well done on your results. And well done everyone else who has had some success, no matter the size.

Hello all, I’ve been maintaining since approx. November. Wobbled a bit over the last month but still now only a couple of pounds above my low. Would love to stay at this as in the past I have put it back on. I have faith I can, as I did 8 weeks 800cal May – July/Aug, then the med style, then I have fluctuated at what seems to be my new weight.
Have managed to establish an eating pattern but I need to watch portions and we know how awful that carb monster is and don’t want to let our guard down!

Cassandra, although not malicious there is also some jealousy involved. It is not the bad type but the one that says ‘why cant I do that’. People dont like to accept their own failings so they find something wrong with what you are doing. They also think you must be somehow different to them, how come you can do it and they cant, so they have to find something wrong with what you are doing. I have a diabetic friend who I tell about the plan and she never changes. Rather than praise me she once told me that it was because I wasn’t really diabetic, not like she is. Of course, I am. It is human nature to judge and compare. You know you have got it right.

Hi

Can I join you? Started the BSD December 2015. Hit original target of 6.5 stone lost in September 2016. Then lost another stone and been maintaining a total 7.5 stone loss since 17th December.

Hi,
I am currently reading through the books trying to get my head round everything and am cutting down on sugar as we “speak”. I am luckily not pre-diabetic or diabetic, but I need to lose a lot of weight, this seems to be a great way of doing it. Does anyone know if there is a comprehensive list of do’s and don’ts to eat, which can be easily printed out ? It would be good to have one on the website !!! Also – is no added sugar squash ok to have ? Thanks

I am just reaching the end of my 7th month on the plan, mainly sticking to 800 cals but always sticking to the low carb rule. I have had the odd week off when I have gone away and maybe had too much wine, especially Xmas and NY, but I always get straight back on it when the fun is over. In all that time I have only regained weight once and that was Xmas, mainly, even at higher cals i maintain my loss but stick. If you have a lot to lose you can carry on as long as you want but remember you are only human and we sometimes need a break, maybe just a night out on your birthday or something like that (even then I dont eat devil carbs). If you ever feel like you need a break just go for a few higher calories for a short period of time. I can also say that even over Xmas my BG only raised a little over what I would like, so instead of being 4.5 they were 5.0 or even up to 6.0 but once back on the plan everything gets back to being good again.

I think maybe people see the change in appearance and it is somehow unsettling, as it disrupts how they have traditionally seen you – does that make sense? They have you pigeon holed with a certain image and suddenly, that is challenged because you are looking very different.

Lovely that you have someone to meet the challenges with Cassandra, does your sister post on the forum as well? You’ve made great headway so far and I’m sure you will manage to get to target. We all go off piste at some point, the secret is getting straight back to it asap. There is something about the BSD that makes that switch back easier – no idea what it is, but I’ve definitely found getting back to it after transgressing, much easier than on any other eating plan I’ve ever been on. Good luck with it Casandra – hope you’ll be posting a really great result at the end of your week.

Hi Carina

I will probably get a bit of flak for this (I routinely upset someone!) but in my opinion there is no definitive answer to what to do post 8 weeks.

I took the view I was feeling fine (much better than I had) so I just carried on. Others have done the same, whereas I believe some people have taken a break (including the 5:2 variant) and then restarted. My suggestion was to see how you feel. One of the beenfits f BSD is that you become more aware of your body and its needs.

I would also take a view on BMI. My ideal BMI would be around 14 stone, but I have a big frame and carry a fair bit of muscle so I’m aiming for around 16-16.5 stone which is a BMI of around 29. It would also be a total of 100lb off which sounds cool.

Thanks JulesMaigret. I want to ask, I have about 5 stones to lose to get to ‘ideal weight/BMI’ which is a lot to lose I know and although people often say I don’t look like I need to lose 5 stones, I know I do as I have a lot of fat around my stomach mainly (arms and legs are fine, not much fat at all) but it is this fat that’s been the danger for me and I guess lead me to become a T2 diabetic with fatty liver (although diabetes runs highly in my family on my mother’s side). Once I embark on this BSD, 800 calories a day for 8 weeks, what happens after the 8 weeks? do I just start again until all my weight is lost? is that how it works? I want to get this right. Thanks

Day 15 and My weigh in this morning was another 2 lb’s off, so that’s 13 lb in total. I am also down another inch of my waist, only 2 inches in total (I only measured myself at the end of week one), but definitely the right direction!

Yay, just need to start the flipping exercise! someone kick me up the bum?

Hi Candoit,

On the muscle vs fat question. I believe that muscle takes up about 17% less volume than an equivalent weight of fat, but that is an average and it depends on the type of muscle. Also following sustained or vigorous exercise the muscle will hold some water for tissue repair so that may have an impact on weight.

Hi Carina

Just to echo SSG’s comments.

I was diagnosed with T2D and non alcoholic fatty liver disease in July 2016 and went on BSD in August and seriously in September. I lost about 50lb by November and my blood tests then showed no trace of fatty liver disease.

I have now lost over 75lb and my HBA1C is now 35, from a starting point of 67. My blood pressure and cholesterol are also now well into the normal range, despite eating the full-fat dairy.

I opted for the 800 (although on average I actually eat about 900 calories per day) and have cut out all the white carbs that SSG mentioned and the booze. I am just starting my fourth cycle of 800 and will probably do at least one more as I have another 25-30lb to shift.

Whilst the food is good and varied, this still takes some willpower, particularly if, like me, you share a house with a family who are continuing to eat more traditional fare. In this instance, I initially made the same meal but served them the potatoes, rice,pasta etc. Now I can quite happily make pizza, cakes etc. for them and I have no interest in them personally.

So yes, it has worked for me and the desire not to take medication gave me the motivation to carry on.

Good luck.

Hi all, I have started a new thread for those nearing or just starting maintenance. It’s on BSD Way of Life and called New Maintainer Seeks Similar For Mutual Support and Help! Please feel free to join us.

Longer term successful maintainers are more than welcome too, we’d welcome your insights and knowledge.

Happy BSDing everyone.

Hi TOPCAC, great to have you on board! I think many of us found the holiday celebration time a bit sobering, I reached 9st on 24th Dec (yay)and was only 2lbs heavier a few days later after lots of wonderful BSD friendly indulgence. However getting my over eating under control again was really tough and went back up by about another 3lbs before I really got a grip. It made me realise that because so many of the allowed foods are so calorie dense it’s very easy to over do the portion size.

My goals are to keep my snacking under control, get into a regular exercise routine and balance my calorie intake to keep my weight stable at 8st 12lb. My ultimate aim is to get fit enough to be able to come off my Bp meds altogether. Weight control, as important as it is, is only a handy indicator, overall health and fitness are the goal!

Maintainers unite!

Wonderful to hear you all so close to target. I am still 21lbs off, which will be a total loss of 4.5 stone. I am disappointed that I went off piste but no where near as much as I used to be because I feel with this plan that I have the key and I know how to get there.

I am in Ireland Topcac, so definitely wrapped up warm, I am blessed to work in a very rural area overlooking the sea so no excuse should ever stop me enjoying a run. I second SunnyB’s thoughts on “haggard” although I am still 21lbs off target and 14 off getting into a healthy BMI, so many of my female friends and family tell me that I can’t possibly loose any more. I am doing this with my sister and she is amazing but she get the same feedback all the time from other women. I don’t believe its malicious

Angela~ sorry your message disappeared. Hope you are feeling better and your week is improving!

topcac~ Maybe I should try your diet of chocolate covered coffee beans followed by a fast and then very low calorie day. Sounds like a winner! Congrats on the 3.25 lb. weight loss! Wishing you more success the rest of the week. 🙂

Hi
I have just started on the BSD 800 diet and have decided to use meal replacements 3 times a day plus 200 calories worth of vegetables. In the book it says there are recipes for 200 calories for vegetables but I cannot see a section of the recipes relating directly to this. Any advice would be very welcome.

Many thanks

Hey TC, I wonder if ‘haggard’ might be hiding a little envy of your achievement? Anyway, well done on getting to this point – just 2.5lb to go, brilliant! You must feel so good and really proud.

If I’m to believe the scales this morning, I have another 6.5lbs to go to hit target – have decided to aim for 8st 9lb, as that will be a full 2 stone lost. Still hoping to achieve this by early April and doing all I can to get there. If I can push a little below that, it would be good – if I could hit 8st 7lb, I’d be the same weight as I was 20yrs ago when we got married – but not going to think about that until I’ve lost those 6.5lbs. Can re-evaluate then.

Good luck for those 2.5lb – it might be this week!

Seasidenana I started on Saturday too. 4 days down, 3 to go and it’ll be a week down. I also have a busy job so this afternoon I’m going to bake a tray of chicken breasts ready for salads.

Would love to join your new thread. I am stood with my size 12 jeans, on clutching the BSD book, thinking what now. How will I maintain this – I have never managed maintenance in the last 40 years. It would be good to have you stood beside me. Hx

Hey ShrinkMe,

Great that you have decided to make this change for yourself, despite lack of support at home. I’m sure once your weight loss becomes more evident, you OH will take a bit more notice and might even be willing to do the BSD as well. Whilst my OH hasn’t been unsupportive, he’s not been in anyway obstructive. Although others have commented on my weight loss and how well I’m looking, he’s not said much about what I’ve been doing, until this w/e, when he told me he’s proud of my achievement to date. He’s not doing the BSD, but most evenings I don’t serve him carbs, just whatever I am eating in a larger portion. Then later he will have some ice cream or chocolate – or both, while he watched TV. I guess in that respect, he has been tolerant and hasn’t demanded that I cook anything especially for him.

It sounds like you have really got to grips with the BSD way of eating (or how about wonderful lifestyle WL, Theodora?). You are already seeing good results and there’s no reason this won’t continue in the long run, but it will probably slow at some point and you might even experience a stall or plateau, where nothing seems to be happening. Then is the time to get on the forum and shout for support. People on here are great with advise, encouragement and support.

Good luck with your continued success – keep us posted!

Hello Bissell – I feel your pain. The thought of regaining this weight and failing again is always in the back of our mind. The BSD diet gives us the tools to have some control and we have shown that it is possible to loose weight, be healthy and eat well. The number of maintainers is growing. BUT the next stage is really tricky for those who have had a lifetime of dieting. When the scales are going down, we feel good but the minute we gain if only a smidgen, this can trigger those feelings of doubt- doubt is like your carb monster, it run riot through your brain. So what we need is help from people who are maintaining now to get us through. Hx

Four-week loss of 7lb down to 18st 1lb. Now facing the habitual slow-down as I reach a Stone boundary. I really need to up the exercise piece of the master plan but work keeps getting in the way.

15lbs in the last eight weeks is not too bad, given that it included Christmas. Now onto the fourth 8-week stint. Need to set some short term goals.

Keeping on keeping on.

Hi SunnyB – I also only record my weight on a Monday so, as I didn’t weigh yesterday, ‘officially’ I am still 5.75lbs from target – however, from today’s reading – only 2.5lbs!!!

That will take me to 8st 10lb. Still haven’t decided if that’s too low (I mean it isn’t officially but I saw my mum at the weekend and she used the word…haggard…nice).

Having said that I really haven’t got used to the maintenance part of this malarkey yet so I may well fluctuate a bit more!

Good luck on your run Cassandra, wrap up warm, it’s freezing (unless you’re in Oz or somewhere South in which case – enjoy the sunshine!) 🙂

Have really enjoyed reading the names and identities of everyone’s carb monsters – certainly have raised a smile!

Would say mine is more like a cricket than a monster – you know the sort of incessant chirping that gets into you head so you struggle to hear your own thoughts? So I think my ‘carb monster’ has to be called Jiminy! If I’m honest, he doesn’t bother me too often, but like the idea of having a name to identify him.

I’m with you petal – gotta get to grips with this maintenance lark – although I am only 1lb below what I was on Xmas Eve (so basically have maintained) my weight has been REALLY up and down and I can’t take the emotional stress of that, so hoping that I can find what works to keep down the massive fluctuations (have gained and lost about 8lbs in the last four weeks)

On a 20 hour fast today – and then going to have about 500 calories in that 4 hour window – trying 5:2 of sorts….