Hi everyone, congrats Apatch on that milestone 😀 I still remember how over the moon I was when I hit the BMI one a few months ago.

I had an interesting day today, having decided that I wouldn’t eat before 12:00, I then decided to go shopping, mowed the lawn and still hadn’t had anything to eat when it came time to eat tea. I didn’t have any problems and the meal was around the same size as I was having on my previous diet, so I think I will adopt this one meal (plus pudding) model for all of the weekend days, at least until I suddenly find myself starving in the morning. On the shopping trip I bought a pair of size 12 black jeans and they fit 😊 and added a few other items to my box of clothes ‘targets’ in my box in the cupboard.

Hi all, I’m literally just back from the Inner Hebridean island holiday and obviously had a bit of cheating!
However I had lost 8lbs in the first 5 days before I left and I’ve remained static so quite relieved.
Back to reality tomorrow but one thing I did realise is that I no longer crave chocolate or bread.
I’m 5’4″ and started off at 14.1.
Well done to everyone who as lost so far

Seashell

Yes – week one has the added water.

And the bigger we are the more calories it takes to just exist/maintain that body weight. So the bigger we are the bigger the difference between that level and the 800cal input, the gap being provided by stores. So the larger the gap the more stored fat needed to be used, and so as lose weight the gap lessens so the rate of burn lessens. But the 800 cal gives a good level of nutrients (since we are not taking 800 empty cal) so don’t try to drop below that.

Thanks for the encouragement everyone….. Right back at ya! Good luck getting through the weekends I definitely find these the toughest days….

Well, I for one would rather sort out this mess through healthy eating, rather than surgery. I know someone who has had surgery twice (gastric band and later gastric bypass) and they are still battling the food demons and have so many other medical problems now as well!

I’m hanging in here – and it doesn’t really feel an effort at all. I’m enjoying the taste of proper food and can’t see me ever going back to the big carb no no’s like bread and pasta, I will probably toy with sweet potato and pulses once not cal restricted, but in moderation,

Hope everyone is still doing well!

Congratulations Snoop. Hope you had a fabulous time. Get back on the diet wagon and you will soon get that weight off. ❤️❤️❤️

Hi Cecily. Well done on your achievements so far. I haven’t got many cravings whilst I’ve been following the 800 cal. I have had hungry days but they’ve been higher carb days so I now monitor really carefully. Yesterday I made s 2 egg omlette with some cheese and smoked salmon for breakfast (was eaten at 7am) and I was so satisfied I didn’t eat again until 7pm…….
As for pmt I just have a warm bath and go to bed…. It’s not very sociable but I figure if I’m in bed early it’s damage limitation…..
Sorry nothing more concrete to offer… The book did have a recipe for brownies so maybe you could try that? I’m planning on making the muffins this week to see if they’re any good.
Good luck this week…

Thank you shalimar. I thought that might be the case. Just wanted to be mentally prepared when it occurs. Unfortunately I have a long road to go yet. Thanx

I would say that is very do-able as if you take out the sugar from your existing diet you are almost there. Try making your own low carb nut bars to replace the cereal bars, or eating a handful of nuts/seeds/berries/cocoa nibs instead of the sugar filled things, and make the chocolate more than 70% cacao and you’re there.

If you really like skimmed milk then stick to it, however the carbs are higher in proportion in it than the full fat milk. I use skimmed, semi-skimmed, full fat and Guernsey full cream, all for different things and at different times. (The Guernsey makes the best cocoa).

Hello , I am just pondering on whether vegetarians with a cows milk dairy intolerance can do this ?
I have about 10lb I would like to lose – I managed to lose a lot of weight last year through shock ( and consequently just living on scrambled eggs for 4 months mainly) – I would say that I eat a very low carb diet ( still eating mainly omlette 3 times a day with salad or veg, no pasta , rice, potato, bread or grains ) but I do have a dreadful sweet tooth – not a day goes past without some sweet goods , usually a cereal bar, sometimes a few squares of chocolate or 4/5 boiled sweets. I would say I carry the excess 10lbs on my tummy area. I swim 5 times a week, run twice a week and walk over the 10,000 steps a day – so something is not adding up as to why I struggle to lose the belly and the scales never seem to budge very far BUT on the odd occasion that carbs do get eaten – the bloating and weight gain is instant! Any thoughts gratefully received .. many thanks

Cool! Just keep an eye on your daily carbs when you have it.
Loads of luck on your BSD journey
(I’m only 12 days in and my best advice so far is planning ahead. My only hard days have been the ones I haven’t planned for)

Snap sunshine-girl !!!!

Hi Cecily, Porridge is in the recipe book so that’s why I had it the first day, this morning I had the smoothie, and tomorrow I am planning to have poached eggs.

So what if someone said to you let’s climb a mountain?
Yes, panic.
I felt panic.
I was seeing the wall and not individual brick.

So let’s break it down, what do I need to do to climb a mountain?
I need to put one foot in front of the other.
Is that all?
Yes.
Wall… what if I get tired?
Sit your bum down.
Wall…. what if I run out of energy.
Sit your bum down, catch your breath then come on back down.

What will I get, if I reach the top of the mountain?
Great view
Fresh clean air.
And I would be able to say….. I DID IT.

But I am old, fat, unfit, etc etc
But
You will never guess who did it?

Me 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀⛰⛰⛰⛰⛰⛰⛰⛰😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

There you go.
Just pick up a brick and move it out if your way.
Don’t look at the wall, only the small brick that’s a weight we can actually manage to move by ourself.
Xxxxx

Come walk with me up a mountain? Come on , hold my hand, let’s do it together.

Love Lucia
Xxxx

can some one just educate a stupid man as people are saying use full fat milk BUT i love my skimmed milk (fresh not uht) is that not a good thing?

We treated ourselves to a pudding today with the rhubarb & ginger recipe served with some Creme fraiche & it was delicious so highly recommended. It is an unusual recipe with coconut oil & some ginger in syrup but very good!

Hello Ziggy
We have Tanita weight scales that have the option of measuring visceral fat, water levels in the body as well as weight. There are different buttons to press to show this after weighing. I think it’s measured by a pulse sent from the pads you stand on that measures different levels of resistance in the body.
I think lots of scales have these options!

So my little fluffy friends,

Lost one and a half pounds this week.
So after several weeks, nay, months, I am still losing.
GOT UP AT 6am
Cycled,
Went the gym cross country machine, rowing machine etc
Weights
Swam
Showered
Cycled back
And started my day then
I get it out if the way.
I tend to ease up on the bs rules on a Saturday,
Sunday through Friday inclusive I am all over it.

I enjoy having a variety, I may eat a piece if toast,
Or pasta
Or rice
But only one item a week.

Salad for breakfast? Me? Who would gave thought it.

Love Lucia
Xxxxx

hi all, just catching up on the week as I don’t have chance then. Everybody seems to be doing so well! Congratulations! This is the last day of my first week and I have found it alright really. I am missing my coffees so am limiting myself to three for the milk element. I didn’t weigh myself until Friday morning when I had access to some scales, so will wait til then next week with bated breath.I enjoyed to curry this week and the bolognaise. Drinking lots and that is okay. I do have a hungry feeling which I am taking as a positive sign that something is happening!! I do two lots of one hour exercise in the mornings which suits me. I am determined to follow this for 7 more weeks and then see what I want to do then. Hoping this is the diet to get my horrid weight off once and for all! Bravo to all of us for being here! x

Well done Apatch! Fab news!
Love hearing all the success stories alongside the struggles – shows we are not alone.
I had everything bad last night at friends for supper, but back on it today and I didn’t pick at the children’s food either (less a handful of crisps earlier).
Weight loss is around 2kgs since Monday, with about 6kgs to go but I know it will slow down considerably.
Just have to say I did the prawn courgetti this evening from the book and it was so delicious. I’m also a big fan of the grilled pepper/feta combo. Anyone else got any favourites from the book(s) they’d recommend? Glad to hear the falafels are nice, I’m planning on doing those next week.

Porridge is still high in carbs, which on the 800 cal diet is not advised. Polenta is off limits too.
Maybe try full fat Greek yogurt, or poached eggs on a grilled portobello mushroom? They both fill me up really well.

hello Teapotcosy i too thought about cooking for one so if you have overcome some of theses problems i would love to hear them

thanks for the replies so far all useful , and i did the shopping list in the search bar that was very useful

Good evening all (good morning to our southern-hemisphere friends),

Beginning of week 2 and I’m still positive. I’m expecting that this week’s weight loss might not be as productive as week 1 for me from the various forum posts and the book. I weighed myself this morning andno change from yesterday – did not despair tho :-P. Why? Because I put on a T-shirt I had in the wardrobe which used to make me look 4 months pregnant, and now it doesn’t as my belly is a whole lot less bloated than 8 days ago and my bra fitted better.

Sometimes it’s the little things that count – having more energy; sleeping well; other people noticing slight changes in you; you noticing slight changes in yourself; not having to pee every hour during the night! All those are positives too.

Like Fairyface – I too liked having a cuppa and some biscuits or ‘something sweet’ whenever the urge hit and all that mounted up to being 92kgs before October. Now I’m under the dreaded 200lbs, the BSD and this forum keeps me motivated.

Keep counting and carry on.

I started on September 26th too, /’d have been reading everyone’s progress with interest.
It’s Day 13 today and I’m really struggling. I have period cramps and feel rough – I am dying for a bar of chocolate! It’s my period-blues-banishing stand-by.
I have a massive amount to lose, but my real consideration is getting my blood sugar in order and both my blood pressure and cholesterol down. My GP wants me on pills but I’ve persuaded her to give me 8 weeks to try and correct it.
So far I’ve lost 5kg and 2 inches from my waistline.
As long as I’ve planned I’m finding 800 calories ok, although my love of lentil soup can push my carbs above 50g a little.
How do others cope with cravings at difficult times of the month?

If you counted the calories and carbs you can eat whatever.

There are no forbidden foods …. you just have to count the calories …. and try and eat healthy foods as described in the book …. and on this site … in the headings above.

You may not want to spend your calories on tomatoes all the time … but you do need some variety.

Hi. Evergbody .
JUST FINISHED MY FIRSDT WEEK AND LOST 5.5LLBS. WOW. – so pleased and i found it OK after the first few days. However I woke up this morning craving something spicy for supper. I have made a simple chicken curry with loads of vegs and pasatta ( sieved tomatoes ). I am going to go only slightly over 800 so pleased with that, but, wondering if pasatta is OK???

danames …. when you reach your goal …. you can go on a low carb mediteranean diet … also in the book. This is not just an increase in calories … you still should be eating healthy foods.

Also … you can do the 5:2 plan ….. 800 calories 2 days a week and the low carb mediteranean diet the other days

It’s all explained in the book in more detail … the 8 week Blood Sugar Diet. It’s mainly a plan to try and reverse diabetes not just another diet.

I got my original copy of the book from the library … if your library doesn’t have access you can order it on interlibrary loan. It really is helpful

Now officially resplending again in Size 12 Jeans this time! Fitting me nicely as well. 😀 plus found a size 10 top in the charity shop that also fits perfectly. Onwards and downwards!

Wendy 1947 Thank you I am so pleased. I really feel as though this is going to work. My weight has stopped me from doing so much socially over the years but thats about to end. Been out today and seen a lot of people who I have not seen for a while. They will not have noticed I have lost weight but they will next time I see most of them (end of November) 😉
Whilst I am not diabetic or pre diabetic as far as I know. I was/am worried about the visceral fat around my organs. This has so motivated me to sort myself out. It has made it easier my husband is following the diet and is helping with the planning and shopping. I am so lucky to be so well supported. I won’t say I have lost the desire for chocolate, bread pasta etc. But its not as strong as it was.
Just makes me realise what bad habits we got into. Pudding and then cup of tea and a couple of biscuits after lunch and dinner, and then a bar of chocolate or cake for supper. This is making me cringe just typing this out. Anyway congratulations to everyone who has lost weight this week. So looking forward to getting on the scales next Saturday. Although we are going away for a few days so might have to pack the scales and take them with us:-)

Today ended up rather more experimental than I thought it would, I have just had my first food of the day at six o’clock. Still to work out how many calories it is as well so will post later as well. Sitting here, pleasantly full, in my new size 12 jeans though, and reflecting on a good days shopping 😊

Hello Tom

Not a silly question at all. I have started the BSD today – but planned it all a few days ago. I was in the same predicament as you – loved the look of the recipes, but what do I actually buy ?

I found it easiest to work out my meal plan for the first week, then drew up a shopping list of all the ingredients that I needed to buy in for it. It took a little longer – but some of those ingredients won’t be on the list every week – a few of the bags of nuts and the seasonings and some of the cheese. I think after this first week’s shop it will be a little easier. Also – if you are on your own – try and buy frozen chicken breasts and frozen cod fillets for example. then you won’t end up throwing away any fresh stuff because you didn’t use the pack up in time. I took a chicken breast out of the freezer last night. thawed it out in the fridge overnight/today on a plate in the fridge. And I have just cooked the Chicken in Parma Ham dish, which was very easy and totally delicious !

Good luck with it all.

So glad you are feeling better. HUGS!!!!

danames …. the 800 calories is for everyone on the 800 calorie plan … men/women/short/tall.

Just spend the calories on healthy foods as outlined in the book. If you don’t have the book …. there is information on site …. see the above tabs … Blood Sugar Diet, Get Started, Get active, …. FAQ.

Most of us try to stay under 50 g. of carbs as well … healthy complex carbs.

And …. no you can’t add calories to the plan if you do some exercise (another frequent question).

Thank you shalimar.x

Thanks everyone! Feeling fighting fit today.

I only had chicken broth, water, and Powerade yesterday. Surprisingly kept under 800 even with the sugary drinks. Went WAY over in the carbs though. BS showed it before bed last night for sure.

Thanks again!

Deb

Thanks Fairyface …. and many congrats on your weight loss!! HUGS!

Shalimar….what a positive outlook you have. I think this forum needs a like button like Facebook and the ability to just reply to one person. I do hope you remain positive and happy. Best wishes

Reading the mini goals is really inspiring – you are all doing so well!
I’m on day 12, lost 5kg and 2inches. My next mini goal is to lose another 2kg which gets me down to a round number. I hope by October 20th to have done it.
I’m struggling a little with some foods I desperately miss (Camembert on oatcakes with a big glass of red wine) but I’m trying to be positive – there’s been real progress in such a short time.

I am about to start the BSD, however, I am 4″11″ female and assume that the calorie allowance is based on that of a woman of average height (5’4″). What would the calorie requirement be for someone of my height?

Also, once the eight weeks is over and, hopefully, having reach one’s target weight, would it be advisable to stick to the principles of the BSD whilst resuming an increase in calories. I would truly like a healthy eating program.

Oh god yes, my daughter has left her husband, not me leaving mine, though come to think of it…….

Hi Wendy

How do you work out how much visceral fat you have lost?

ZIggy

The whole of my BSD journey seems to have gone quickly!

Yes, it’s much less hassle too – no carrying solution etc. Easier when travelling. When I had gas permeable lenses it was two bottles of solution to carry around. And the lenses lasted at least a year! Much prefer the daily disposable ones 😃

Hi sunshine-girl

Oh yes LOL I remember this’d white underskirts!!!! Actually the rest of the outfit sounds interesting too!!!’ I’m sure you’ll have a great time!!

Will be really good to get below the 74 even by a smidgen. You’ll definitely do it before your trip.

Is the ‘minus one’ your daughters?

Thanks FROG x i’ ll get some in and keep in fridge
When i was a kid,you knew you werent well if yr mum bought a big bottle of Lucozade! Used to be wrapped in yellow cellophane.
Sorry you’ve had a few dizzy spells too..i’ m always a little dizzy coz of other health probs but not usually so dizzy things start going dark and i think I might faint.anyhoo just had a shower coz have come to the conclusion i WON’T faint! It just feels like i might.
Exhausted after it,was cursing getting dried and into clean pjs! 😄 Hope Youre enjoying the weekend ..beenon any Nordic walks.
Ps funny Ziggy story! DD emptied his toy drawer coz now he prowls outdoors at night he doesnt bother withhis toys ( he used to flip the drawer handle when he wanted to play) Anyway she put his toys in a shoe box,put the lid on and stuck it under a chair til she decided where to keep it. Got up next day and the box was open and the toys all over the floor!😼😼😼 x

My fridge is full of courgette, cauli, red pepper, green pepper, mushrooms and spinach. My favorite lunch is roasted chicken breast served on a bed of spiral courgette (not spaghettied but very fine slices) with roasted red pepper and roasted asparagus with a dressing made from greek yoghurt, lemon and a little olive oil. Yes, don’t forget the Greek yoghurt, full fat, none of that low fat low calorie rubbish, a bottle of olive oil, the best you can afford, a bottle of rapeseed oil, better and cheaper for cooking with. Chicken, pork chops (no fat here), lean mince, steak and eggs That’s just to start with. You know when you are doing well when the salad drawer has little or no salad (cucumber and lettuce are just water and tomatoes are high in carbs and sugars) and your veg takes over the fridge. Forget about fruit for now, maybe some frozen berries, they are really good mixed in with yoghurt.
Ooops nearly forgot the cheese and cream cheese.
Good luck

That four weeks seems to have gone quickly!!

Glad you’re getting used to the lense. I wear daily disposable and find them so much better than the monthly ones. I also think they are better for your eyes because I think there’s less chance of infection. Good luck with it anyway.

Hi Yowzer, sorry that you’re not feeling great.
the only times I’ve felt odd since starting BSD is a couple of times when I get out of the bath – happened again yesterday, and I had flashing lights for a few minutes, laid down and it passed fairly quickly.

My Father’s diabetic nurse recommended he kept lucozade for when he had hypos. Hopefully you won’t need them often, but it’s something you could safely keep in the house and not feel remotely tempted – it is truly disgusting.
I was made to drink some in hospital about five years ago when I had a really bad migraine when coming out of anaesthetic – vile stuff. But his nurse did tell him it was a fast way of getting the sugar.

Hope that you feel better soon.

best way to get the best out of these forums is using the search box, top right of the screen – “Shopping list” will bring u[ numerous previous threads

to get started with shopping, eggs, full fat dairy (yogurt, cottage cheese) a selection of low carb vegetables and whatever fish or meat you are planning to eat. Olive oil if you don’t have any.