Sounds amazing Susieb – I haven’t dared weigh myself yet! Day three for me and doing ok at the moment. Not felt hungry but have been drinking buckets of water and also peeing like a racehorse – may weigh myself on Friday….

Wow Jan that’s brilliant – congratulations
sorry, I missed your post this morning, I must have been looking at another thread

Lots of us here to help if you need it. Just ask.

Hi,
I’m a vegetarian and did the full on BSD800 earlier this year after a diabetic diagnosis. It’s so easy to eat loads of carbs when you don’t eat meat.
I gave up sugar first which was the hardest bit.
Then I did 3 weeks counting carbs and calories and it was hard but I lost 1.5 stone. I only stopped because I was starting to sag everywhere so decided to take things more slowly.
Since then I just keep to low carbs with occasional treats and haven’t put anything back on. My blood sugar’s in the safe range for diabetics and I’ve never had to resort to meds:) Hurrah to Mr Mosley and this forum. I also sleep much better, don’t get indigestion and don’t snore!
My tips are: eat lots of lentils and pulses; have occasional treats- xylitol is great for sweetening low carb cakes- tastes better than stevia and is good for your teeth; never eat white flour or rice. If you overdo it one day, it really doesn’t matter. I have switched from wine to gin with light FeverTree tonic as I don’t want to start on nasty chemicals in ‘diet’ goods. And eat lots of avocado and nuts! Fat is your friend. Oh yes, walk everywhere and do yoga or pilates. You don’t need to push yourself physically unless you really want to.
Enjoy.

I think as my first target is 5stone I should break this down in to stone goals that way the next target is never too far away, and give me more chances of the yes feeling?

i am travelling to England and hopefully Scotland.

Hi Minnie

Have you tried using an online calorie counter?
There are lots of free ones out there FatSecret (my favourite, they have a UK specific site and not many ads) My Fitness Pal, caloriecount…

It’s mot much of a faff to do, it helps you keep track of calories, protein, fat, carbs…
As well as a more accurate record, even if you only use it for a week or two, it will help you understand the carb counts of foods that you regularly eat (or maybe make you want to review whether you should be eating them as regularly 🙂 ) – and helps you assess restaurant menus more easily too.

I find calorie counting alone is relatively easy, but the more nutrition facts that you want to log, the more complicated it gets!

Hello everyone,

I’ve finally plucked up the courage to register on this site properly and join the forums after lurking around for a while. I’ve come to the point where I realise I absolutely HAVE to do something about my health and weight or otherwise I’ll be looking at a very miserable future! Being tested for Type 2 diabetes on Friday and am also recovering from/suffering with extensive back problems (3 slipped discs and degenerative disc disease) – neither of which are being helped by being significantly overweight….However, despite these and other problems looming over me, I find diet willpower very hard to come by! I’m full of good intentions, read all the books, do the shopping and so on but the minute someone says “fancy a takeaway?” or “here’s some chocolate” and all my determination dissolves. I did once lose a good 3 stone (42lbs) but since then I’ve let it all pile back on and more. So, I’m looking to use the BSD to turn things around. I want to lose a minimum of 100lbs but need to break this down into more manageable goals! I’m aiming to use these forums as a way of keeping accountable and motivated and look forward to “meeting” everyone here. What advice can you give a newbie like me? 🙂

Yeaaa Yowser
🎼🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

Hi Puneet – welcome.

Great result. Where will you be travelling?

Thank you for your post SunnyB.
I have taken on board what you have said so salad tonight will not have beetroot and sweetcorn but will have olive oil dressing. No avocado because I don’t have any left.
I have written everything down today and am amazed at where the calories go.
Don’t seem to have eaten much but have already used up quite a lot of calories. Think it is time for water boost with a dash of lime to get me through.
I must confess I have been guilty of guessing calories so writing them down has been a big eye opener.

Thank you lovely people.
I’m not deliberately straying, I just haven’t got to grips with it yet. I thought being a vegan would make it easy but it does t really. It’s certainly made me realise how much carb/sugar I was consuming
Have decided that for the first week I am going to cut out the processed carbs/ large amounts of chocolate and biscuits and hope that it will ease me in gently. I haven’t started counting calories/carbs yet (to be honest that seems like a minefield to me!) until my body has adjusted to not eating rubbish.
Am on third day and it’s going quite well. Had a couple of wobbles. Have taken your advice and only been angry with myself for minutes then ‘moved on’.

Weighed myself on Monday morning and will do so again next week, so if I have lost weight that may spur me on to continue. Fingers crossed…

Thanks again

Good luck – I’ve started today, so will follow you with interest 🙂

Thank you for the lovely welcome 🙂

I’ve been reading posts thoughout the forum and have decided what am I really waiting for, so have begun today! I’m took all my opening stats, quite horrified really that I’ve done this to myself. I’m inspired by how friendly everybody is and how well people are doing!

Thank you for the suggestions and tips. I’m starting to work up a good plan and shopping list to get me through the next few weeks.

I’m in the system for a hospital referral (optician referred me) so I am getting checked. It was just the flashing light that told me I need to improve my health.

I think I’m going to keep a diary, something to reflect back on when I question why I’m doing this as I know I will at some point!

Hope everyone is having a lovely day.

Tiredx

Wow! That is an amazing story and really motivating.

I have been on BSD for about 6 and half weeks. I have lost 10 kilos. However, i am struggling with my sugar levels.

I am hoping to lose another 2-3 in next week and half and then move on to maintenance. Your post is just in time for me.

also, as my eight weeks finish I am travelling for 3 weeks – a real test.

These posts are what are keeping me on the narrow path and I am going to rely on them during my travels.

Hi Jan *waves* 😃

I agree Janet. Found that posting on here does help. We don’t get face to face support from a slimming club leader or members, so the support of these forums is great. It’s certainly helped me to stay on track and that’s one reason why I’m continuing to post 😃

Happy to hear your news, and that you’re back on track 😃💐

All

Firstly many thanks for tips on 1 cal spray. Will go shopping ASAP. Secondly, I have just come through Waterloo station which smells of pasties. Heavenly, but feckin unhelpful. Drifted into M&S where I picked up the most delicious king prawn and avocado salad which I am now merrily munching on the train, leaving aside the potatoes.

I too am not counting carbs, only calories. I am not eating any grains, sugar etc. My treat is sugar free jelly which I make once every two days. OH bought catering pack for me!

All good so far…

Well done team – keep up the effort!

Day 56
Tuesday September 13 2016

Weight: 323 pounds

In 56 days I lost almost 20 pounds.

Well, that is quite an achievement. It is september and fattening up the stomach again is very near:

Trick Or Treat
Thanksgiving (3500 calories the average eaten on that Thursday)
Christmas
Channukah potato Latkes and chocolate Gelt
New Year’s Resolution

My Resolution would be to keep LOSING!

About 3 pounds a week is my average.

So, 12 pounds a month.

September to new years Eve is 4 Months. 4 times 12 = 48 pounds. So, I should be 275 by New Year’s Eve singing Aud Land Zine with Champagne everywhere.

So Then 6 months later in June 2017, I should lose another 75 pounds. Then I will be 200 pounds. A good 20 pounds to go on losing.

So, June I will be doing my shopping for new clothes.
10+ suits
20 + Thomas Mason Custom Dress Shirts Shirts
12+ Dresses for the Lady of The House
20+ Blouses for The Misses also

Scabal, Vitale Barberis Canonico, J & j Minnis, Loro Piana, John G Hardy, Burberry, Dormeuil, Holland and Sheery would be my top choices.

I think I like best:
Holland and Sherry
H. Lesser and Sons
Dormeuil
Burberry
Scabal

But Vitale Barberis is quite very good for their Fresco fabrics for the dreaded summer heat. Atleast 4 of them would be Fresco and maybe one Seersucker for casual days in summer. The rest would be very conservative windowpane and herringbone style suits.

I never knew it would take planning to buy a new wardrobe. Months of planning. It is like I am planning to move to the moon.
I would say I would do the shopping in Palermo, sicily in July. It would take a good 4-6 weeks to finish after the third fitting for all of the stuff. for both of us. I would be down the sea a few miles in Malta doing some even more serious shopping…… And it ain’t clothing!!!! Atleast they speak English there, but drive on the wrong side of the road!

Oh JAN thats lovely having a floaty feeling! Ive had a few floaty moments over the last 9 weeks!
Doesnt It feel nice!!! I want more of them..sometimes these days i feel so light that I get a surprise when i see myself in the mirror looking…weelll,as my dad would say…rather stout!
Horrid word that!
Anyway lets sing the Nimble loaf song Jan! And fly off in our hot air ballloooons!
🎤 She flies like a bird in the sky -y – y !🎤 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈 xx

Day 56
Tuesday September 13 2016

Breakfast: 2 ounce Cheddar

Lunch: 4 egg Spanish Omlette

Snacks:
1 apple
1 Pear
1 Peach
Sunflower seeds

Dinner:
2 bowls beef stock soup

Day 55
Monday Monday 12 September

Breakfast: 3 ounce Hard Swiss

Breakfast: 1 Cup Greek Yogurt with Blueberries

Snacks:
1 Apple
1 Peach
Pumpkin Seeds

Dinner:
Salmon
tilapia
sweet potato

Day 54
Sunday 11 September 2016

Breakfast: Broccoli Cheddar Omlette

Lunch:
Hummus Platter

snacks: None at US OPEN

Dinner: Liverwurst open sandwich

Day 53
Saturday 10 september 2016

Breakfast: none

Lunch:
1 Cup Greek Yogurt with strawberries

Snack:
Sunflower seeds
1 apple
2 peach
Carrots and hummus

Dinner:
Moo shoo Beef
Fried rice
Miso Soup

Hi Yowser
Thankyou luvvy, I must admit I’m feeling very floaty today, you know in a wafty way, not dizzy. How are you doing.
😎😎😎

Hi gemgem
Ooh you have had a rough ride, but never mind it’s good you’ve put it behind you. Starting this plan is like learning a new life skill, if we are very fortunate and have planned well we could have a smooth few months to get ourselves well into the swing, but life is rarely like that. Planning is the key. I remember my 5 day 1 st week on this plan I had to do a eight hour mercy dash journey I took breakfast dinner and lunch spoons and forks, I felt so virtuous it was unbelievable sitting at the services eating s prawn salad and others coming out with kfc or whatever. You will have shit happen, and each time you learn something from it, and then it becomes 2 nd nature, and necessary for your health, as it transforms that as well. So good for you, keep posting good and bad make sure you drink plenty and add a little salt to overcome the carb withdrawel symptoms.
Hope your days are more settled.
Love Jan 😎😎😎

JAN you have smashed the 100 k barrier! You smashed it,crashed it,took the joint and trashed it! Wa- hey!
That is a very good feeling psychologically to be under 100!👍🏻 x
SUNNYB Keep in touch when you can and look forward to hearing all yr news x
CAPTAINLYNNE altho am far from maintenance ,will be v interested to hear The Continuing Story of CaptainLynne!
Xx

KRYSIA 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😄😄😄 x
Well done you Losers! …and RUTH i feel for you on the dreaded plateau but it Will move on, believe me x
Good to hear from you INDY and wonderful news you have crossed the 50 lb mark! Imagine trying to carry 10 5 lb bags of spuds? Well now you have dropped those ten bags! X

On Another note completely..is it just me or does anyone else tick the remember me box at login but find you never are remembered?! x

Ok, confession time. I fell off the wagon after such an amazing first 10 days!
Alas, work stress – I lost a key member of my team (my 2iC and friend) as they were unexpectedly diagnosed with serious illness and immediate ongoing hospitalisation… And the same week the rest of the team fell one by one like flies as they all got the flu! – the very same week our workload was planned to more than double! So I missed several days of food journalling and I succumbed to not planning my meals ahead because I was working so hard and long and stressed out to the max, and got a sandwich one lunch, a chocolate bar here, a takeaway dinner there, culminating in a friday evening at-work-but-after-everyone-else-had-gone-home panic attack and my dear colleague took me out on the town and seven million drinks later, I woke up the next day with a terrible hangover and no willpower and succumbed to the temptation of a full cooked breakfast complete with eggs bacon sausage toast… So i fell well and truly off the wagon!!! I ADMIT IT!!

Luckily, I only went up 1.5 kg. So technically I’ve still lost 4 kg from my starting weight and I’m clinging to that! All is not lost!

Back on the wagon. I’ve just bought my groceries and planned and packed my meals for tomorrow so… back on the journey!

That’s the thing, isn’t it. Not to just give in and pack up because I fell off slightly! I’m getting back on, my goals remain the same. Dusting myself off from the fall and onwards and downwards as we say!

Hi Indy
good to see you back – great news on your weight loss and the ‘normal’ results – You will get there with the BMI!

Hi Jan – thanks!

Thanks SunnyB and Frog for sharing your experiences and thoughts.
I think the 8 weeks seemed liked a great bargain in retrospect; my expectations were hopeful rather than high, so when it worked I was amazed – particularly in that the science made sense too.
I have a nagging feeling though that there’s a bit more to go. My internal fat, as measured by the Tanita, is staying around 13-14% from 15%, so a further drop to a healthy 12% would give me a sense of ‘job done’. And also since sticking to a plan will keep me to more variety of food and a few less calories/carbs, it will do me good anyway.

I think I will do another 8 and meantime will look on the other thread too.

This morning 163lb again. Now to hold that and make progress!

Well done Snoop.. steadily going down by the day! Good work!
54 such good news: down again! Love hearing your weigh ins!!
Mental4ever you’re already well into it with a 6lb loss! All of us have had to work out kinks and figure it out as we go, the main thing is you’re doing it! Keep planning, reading, trying the foods, calculating, etc and you’ll keep being rewarded!
I’m a slow loser. .last week I was so diligent with daily exercise and eating up til the end of the weekend, and lost but stumbled Sunday. So I just re-lost that pound this morning. 😂

Not to be too personal, but my mini goal is to get through the first few days of my monthly friend totally on plan and try to keep the sodium down. I weigh daily, and it’s discouraging to swell up suddenly even when I am being faithful! Thinking it will hit me in a day or two judging by my crankiness yesterday and savage desire for chocolate. (Had a couple bites of 70% dark chocolate and that did it!) All recorded.

Have a happy day y’all.

There is a range that is ‘healthy weight’ so no reason not to stop only at the upper end of it. Don’t push to get too close to the bottom of that range either, but 10 stone seems comfortable – for your height NHS BMI suggests 8 and half to 11 stone is the healthy range.

Hi Indy
Wooho weight loss 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 keep posting here we need BSD buddies like you to inspire us.
😎😎😎

Hi all –

Been off for a bit because of work, but just crossed 50 lbs down mark and SO EXCITED! 38 lbs on the BSD (and the rest before since January 1).

I’ve been following the thread even while off and was so comforted to see everyone’s comments about the post 8 week lull. I’ve been struggling at the same weight for about 2 weeks and got really frustrated by it!

Also had a visit to my dr about three weeks ago. She was thrilled because everything is in the normal range (well, not my BMI but it is much closer!) and she looked at the book, flipped through it, and handed it back to me and said “This is a good diet.” She’s Russian, so that was pretty effusive for her. She said as long as I feel good, keep it up.

But just want to say a big THANK YOU to you all – so much easier to stay on track when you are all sharing your challenges and successes! I think I would have been very discouraged (and I think we all know what that can lead to!) if I hadn’t seen all your posts!

Have a great day! 🙂

Yesterdays food/ exercise:

Week 1: Day 1/56

LATE BRUNCH at 11am (16 hour fast): 2 medium egg omelette, chopped chill, red onion, 10g grated reduced-fat mature cheese, 1/2 small avocado, 1/2 grilled tomato.
PM SNACK: 100g black-eyed beans, 2″ cucumber, tabasco, 25g cheese, 1/2 apple.
DINNER: 140g salmon, 100g green beans, soy sauce
Splash skimmed milk in tea & coffee

Calories: 795
Carbs: 42g Fat: 41g Protein: 64g Fibre: 16g

Exercise: 14,000 steps.

Drank loads of water, pee-d for Britain.

This morning’s weigh-in….3lbs down. Whoosh!!!
Bye-bye water from muscles! Fat, I’m coming for you next!

Ha, ha, Topac, yes, I’m keeping it simple this time!

Good luck on your 8 weeks – I look forward to following your simultaneous progress! 🙂

Thank you, Sunshine-girl!
Yes, I plan to do some toning exercises. I would be interested in seeing your 10 minute routine, if you have a moment!
Thanks for the tip on keeping up the fats, I didn’t realise that they also protect the muscles. 🙂

Hi all,

I’m so glad I found this forum and I hope you don’t mind me joining! I am 2.5 weeks in and starting to worry that I might not be able to lose much more because I’m no longer technically ‘overweight’. I’m 5 ft 6 and started at 159 lbs (11 stone 5) and I’m down to 148, though most of the weight loss was in the first week. I’m hoping to get down to 140 (10 stone) by the 4th October when I’m going on holiday. So I’ve got just under 3 weeks left.

I have found it surprisingly easy (after the first few days). I too use ketostix and have found that even the occasional treat at social occasions hasn’t brought me out of ketostis.

I’m so encouraged by all of your stories, knowing that it is possible to maintain the weight loss even if you’re technically at a healthy weight 🙂

Thanks 54 & Snoop.

Will plug away this week. My OH asked why I was quiet this morning so I told him. He gave me a big hug which cheered me up. 😍😍😍

Orchid is right Nedds Mum, we all stray occasionally – we are only human. The secret is not to waste time beating yourself up about it, but rather, to refocus and move on. I too have found the forum invaluable for support and encouragement when things have got tough and I have really struggled. It is a real boost to be able to have a bit of a rant here and not be judged for messing up and receive kind words and advise – it is empowering.
Anyway, we will hopefully be reading your positive results soon – good luck.

Oh wow Linda thats fantastic!! Thanks for update. I’m so pleased to know that cellulite actually disappears!!
So many good things about this BSD.
And this is just another one. Yay

Hi Orchid
that sounds technical – very detailed planning!
Do drop me an email with sponsorship details, or post a link on here if its a justgiving link or similar

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Great stuff, I tend to have my water with some slices of lemon in it so good vit c, which we need to absorb the iron and protein we are eating, it makes it taste very nice also. Keep up the good work.
Regards jan

Thanks Jan – day three and I feel fine today. I drank 3 litres of water yesterday and will try to do the same today (not easy – I detest water). I really don’t suffer from migraines – maybe one or two a year so it may have been coincidence or psychosomatic but I will take on board your comments about salt – I actually added it to my dinner last night which I don’t normally do so maybe my body is prompting me anyway! Not feeling hungry and just munching my way through breakfast as I type. I know this sounds perverse but I am actually looking forward to the carb withdrawal – can’t wait for this poison to get the hell out! Will keep you posted on progress 🙂

Beg to differ Minnie, I think the problem items were sweetcorn and beetroot, both of which are high in carbs. Having said that an increase of 1.25lb, could be attributed to something as simple as a little water retention or constipation. There is every chance if you weigh again tomorrow, that small gain would have disappeared, possibly with a little bit extra too.
Don’t be afraid to add in olive oil and avocado, as both contain good fats and fat is important on the BSD. It does help to count both the calories and carbs in everything you consume, but you are right though, to back off while you are on holiday. Just try to broadly stick to the BSD principles, but enjoy a glass or two of wine and relax. Don’t beat yourself up about where you are right now, just go away, enjoy yourself and come back ready to refocus and begin again – we will still be here ready to offer support when you are ready.
Have a great holiday and hope to read some posts from you on your return.

Hi Mandoir
Some people do lose more slowly than others – it’s not a competition, but the 10-15% in 8 weeks is possible, people on this forum have done it.
I started at 102 kilos,, and lost 13 kilos in 13 weeks, so slower than others. After a bit of a plateau, I have started paying more attention to BSD principles, and lost 3.9 kilos in a week, so it is do-oable.
I’ve just realised that the 3.9kilos brings me back to the kilo a week, including the 3 week plateau

With the sudden unexpected gain,
have you checked your scales are accurate (weigh yourself 10-20 times in quick succession and make sure that they are giving consistent results)
Any issues with constipation or time of the month?

With so many berries and regular beans and quinoa, you probably having a lot more carb than others here, so you are likely to lose weight more slowly, but you’ve still achieved a loss that many on WW or slimming world would be agape at!

Hi Verano.
Holidays throw us don’t they, like Xmas, we all go a bit bonkers, I lost the plot completely while I was away, didn’t even particularly enjoy it either. Anyway as you can see from frog and I a quick reboot sorts any weight gains. Hope you have a fab hol.
Love Jan 😎😎😎😎

Bril frog👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Go for it , it’s Greeat getting excellent results isn’t very motivating. 😎😎😎😊

Hi Frog,
It looks like you will be about 40% of the way through which is great. I start at 9.30pm so will hopefully see you about 1.00-1.30ish. I need to call Cancer Research today to see what food and water is available and if so at what distances. Ideally I will have their bananas and water rather than carrying that around with me, but I will have my own protein bars and jelly babies with me :-). If I eat well during the day I can hopefully get through the night on that, but it will be different to the recent walks when I have been eating a large snack at 2 hour intervals. I was reading an article last night on running anything above a 10k, and they were talking about carb loading plus topping up on route. The issue I had after the half-marathon was zero carbs left in my legs, so I will follow the carb load for a couple of days (4.5g carb per pound), so that is 700g carbs per day for a few days before, and keep that topped up by eating some carbs every 20 mins over the race. I also need to be sure I get enough electolytes/salt en route. Clearly the walk won’t be as severe are a run, but I want to make sure I finish this and am able to move again the next day! I have booked a hotel room nearby the end for the Saturday and Sunday nights, so if my muscles are aching I can come home Monday morning, or if I am just tired, I can come home during Sunday, but won’t be getting chased out the hotel at midday. Looks like I will be on the BSD 800 for the week afterwards to decarb :-).
On the apps, I was training for 5 and 10k’s 5 years ago (an completed both) and use a website called The Good Run Guide. It is aimed at runners, but I kept my subscription up (you can also use it for free with a more limited access) and have a data store there of runs, weights, measurements etc that have helped me compare to my fitness and shape of 5 years ago. It allows me to plan my training and log what I have done. There is also a targets section and you can set all sorts of short and long term targets which I have found very useful and used it for my target weight and waist measurements for the BSD. My next target is a park run, so I need to think about what to do for that.
Anyhow – back to sending out emails to friends for sponsorship!