This morning I started week 30, however my post is for yesterday the end of week 29.

Weight this morning 12.2.4 so again no change

Breakfast. Melon blueberry and spinach shake, with cows milk and sunflower seeds, from bsd recipes.
Midday. Medi platter, another bsd recipe. Home made hummus, pepper, cucumber, olives, tomatoes and feta.
Evening. cod wrapped in bacon with a tapanade of olives, capers and sundries tomatoes, with roast ratatouille, strawberries and cream.
Supper coffee, and nuts

According to my fat secret ap I am well over both carbs and calories, however in the recipes I’m on target, so I’m not sure what to make of it all! I will soon know in the morning, I’m also off to the doctors.
Have felt really anxious and a little low today I haven’t been able to put my finger on why?
Oh well we will soon know how my bloods are doing and whether I’m pre diabetic or not!
Christine.

Night Yowser, sleep well x

FROG going to see JUlietta tomorrow x

IMOGEN good work with the shortbread x
👍🏻

Goodnight all x THOUGHT for tonight..what if it really IS all about the hokey kokey? ! X

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Thanks Frog😊 Have fun with the Nordic walking tomorrow!!

Thanks Bubbles, commiserations but let’s keep the faith together!
What’s keeping me going is that I know it will work in the long term as so many inspirational people have shown – I’m just too impatient!!
Thanks for the support from everyone, it helps 🙂
P.s. Well done SunnyB

everyone with all their housework is making me feel incredibly lazy – faffed around, did a bit of research this morning, but not much, had lunch, went to the cinema – so only about 8k steps. Nordic Walking lesson number 2 tomorrow.

Avila – depends on your stride length, mine is 80cm, but I calculated one thousand steps to be half a mile.
If yours is a similar length, that would make your walk 8 miles rather than 7 (unless some of the steps weren’t related to the dog walk
1000 x 0.8 – 0.8km = 0.497097 miles

Brilliant film – Amodovar’s Julietta – so good I want to go and see it again!

Well done on avoiding the shortbread Imogen – and Yowzer on the ham salad

Firstly I want to say a massive thank you to all of you ‘old-timers’ 🙂 that answered my questions – it is really helpful and I was surprised that no-one has used the shakes. I used to make my own ones, rather than commercial ones as I do find them really filling but the protein powder that I use has stevia in it which I really don’t like.

I have a dog, so take regular walks, but think I’m going to go pretty light on the exercise for the time being until I get used to eating so little. I’ve also started using My Fitness Pal to track what I’m eating to keep me on track.

I also thought that I had started on 800 cals last week, but when I was really honest with myself, I realised that I had been pecking at little bits ie a piece of ham here or a slice of salami there … so was probably doing more like 1000 rather than 800. So since Saturday I’ve been super strict and counting everything and stopped the tiny snacks.

It’s going ok so far… but I’m finding that I am REALLY grumpy and snappy. I don’t feel particularly hungry most of the time as I have decided to do 2 meals a day (brunch and dinner) so get 400 or so cals for each one. Has this happened to anyone else? Any tips? I’m officially 3 days in now at 800 cals and I think I may end up in divorce court if this grumpiness continues 🙂

Be careful comparing yourself to others. The more you have to loose the faster it will come off especially at the beginning and if you are only a little overweight the changes will be much slower. Water retention also plays a big part initially. My first 14lb came off in 10 days but most of this was fluid. Based on calorie intake and likely expenditure my fat loss could only have been about 5lb during that time. Whilst big losses are motivating you do need to look at the overall picture -small changes will add up more quickly than you realise. Celebrate them all!

who hoo – healthy BMI, well done Sunny.
Turkey should be easy to eat low carb, as long as you avoid the bread (and wine in moderation!)

I thought this show was on our wavelength….

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/joe-wicks-the-body-coach/on-demand/63661-002

anti sugar, pro fat, recipe for eggs baked in avocado, pro HIIT exercise….

until half way when carbs encouraged after exercise. Even so better than the programme that followed….

Mine is OK now – it was pretty good pre BSD, but it went through a couple of months of being not awful, but not great, resolved by a couple of facials. It’s OKish now – one or two spots and bumps, but I think that’s the hot weather more than anything – getting sweaty, sun cream, etc.

Welcome back neohdiver!!!😊

The picture is beautiful. So glad you have come through this process with such positivity!

Good luck with the ‘re- start’

Healthy BMI…. wow what an achievement ! Time to party – not with food but lots of dancing fitness!! 😉

Hi Verano
I’m using the PC version – but may get the app as well at some point.
I played around with entering a new food this afternoon (the divine epoisses cheese!) I’d just used an existing entry for brie at first, as it’s a similar type of cheese, but it turned out to have slightly different values. – and I liked the feature where you could browse recipes that others had uploaded, and save them to your own ‘cookery book’ to try later.

Wel maybe my skin really is improving!!!

Yowzer I have exactly the same as you finger nails great but thumbs iffy!!!! Who knows why. And you know it is great to have some ‘non scale’ successes!!!! Wonderful that other people are noticing how good you are looking.

You know SuunyB my feet are also less dry.

This plan obviously has far more benefits than than originally thought !!

Sorry to read that Imp98 and Bubblesdevere have been struggling bit. It is disheartening when the results on the scales go up, down and back up over the space of a matter of days, but as long as overall you are seeing a loss don’t panic about small fluctuations.

Thought I would report in on my weekly weigh-in. Nothing spectacular, but have had a reasonable week, dropping 1.5lb and achieving a healthy BMI for the first time in some considerable time. Looking back to where I was at the beginning and I have trimmed four inches from my waist, which is not a huge amount, but a bonus for me. My waist needs to be trimmer still and hopefully that will happen eventually. Currently I’m feeling fairly confident that I can achieve my ultimate goal of sneaking below the 9st mark, but I’m not putting a time pressure on myself for this – especially as I’m off to Turkey for five weeks from 22nd Sept.

Anyway, I hope others are seeing good results for the week too and will be posting them here to give us all encouragement to keep focused. We’ll all be seeing those pounds fall by the wayside eventually, it just a case of sticking with it.

Good Luck!! I got first weigh in tom – what sort of things have you put on shopping list? ‘

Well day one over! 850 calories gallons of water and a weak moment in the middle of the afternoon that got me busy doing the housework!! Roll on day two well done all x

Day 41
Monday 29 August 2016

BREAKFAST:
None

Lunch:
1 Cup Greek Yogurt with strawberries

Snack:
1 Cup Cottage cheese
2 Ounce hard Swiss
1 Apple

Dinner:
Salmon Stir Fry

Another day! It was nice spending the day driving around wineries to taste what they had. The Finger Lakes gives California and the Patagonia a run for the money on wine. White wine is a problem because they add sugar to the content. Red is best. Go for one dry as the Negev Desert. I bought 4 cases that should last me a good 3 months.

Day 40
Sunday 28 August 2016

Breakfast:
3 ounces of hard cheddar

Lunch:
1 Cup Greek Yogurt with strawberries

Snacks:
1 Peach
2 Apples

Dinner:
Chicken Breast stiry fry

No hunger or snacking this evening. Maybe I was so in tuned on Ray Donovan. Well, there is always more days free of snacking!

I’m back, on the other side of cancer treatment!

I’ll start a new thread in a day or two , but for now I thought I’d update anyone loosely following this one.

I went through radiation therapy from August 2 – 24. I am grateful it has been as “easy” as everything else on this journey. Very mild radiation burns, and no sores/moist tissue damage. Only one day of fatigue I can’t explain by the life I lead (which included tossing around 100 lb boxes of books, moving slightly lighter boxes up and down stairs in the process of moving from one temporary home to another, and participating in leading a 5-day seminar for incoming students). Since there was only one inexplicable day of fatigue – I’m suspecting it wasn’t really radiation related either.

My doctor was able to keep hot spots to a minumum, and the ones that were necessary were only at 105% of the therapeutic dose (she typically has to go to 108% of the therapeutic dose).

I drew a picture, inspired by zentangle, one day at a time during radiation to turn an inherently negative process (it creates a small risk of a very deadly cancer) into something positive. I included the radiation marks (purple lines and + signs) and the crane the radiation oncologist gave me the day we met. Here’s the image: http://www.butterskotch.com/images/The_Last_Day.jpg

I am now cleared to resume my normal activities/diet/etc. I’m going to make at least a 4-week run at the 16:8 IF + 800 calorie diet again. It took my body quite a while (most of the summer) to get over being mad at the surgery and to return to the blood glucose levels I’d achieved by the end of 6 weeks (when I was ordered to stop to conserve energy for cancer treatment). They’re still bouncing around a bit (primarily the fasting BG levels). Four weeks from today is my birthday. I’ll take stock again then – and it’s possible I’ll take a celebratory-done-with-radiation-meal before then. My weight goal was 130, and I’m only 2 -5 lbs from there (depending on what day I measure). 4 weeks will likely take me down to around 125. Not a bad endpoint. I’m still hoping to put diabetes into remission, rather than just under control. (During the first six weeks, I moved from diabetic to pre-diabetic – so there is a good possibility I can nudge it farther.)

See you in the new thread I’ll start later: Dear Diary – Take 2!

Day 40
Sunday 28 August 2016

Breakfast: 3 ounces of hard cheddar

Lunch: 1 Cup Greek Yogurt with strawberries

Snacks:
1 Peach
2 Apples

Dinner:
Chicken Breast stiry fry

No hunger or snacking this evening. Maybe I was so in tuned on Ray Donovan. Well, there is always more days free of snacking!

I’ve been using MFP for several years and don’t have an issue with it so will stick to that. Each to their own.

Day 11. BS 7.7 mmol/L. My visit to my GP went well he was very pleased with my progress, still off 1000 mg of Metformin .

Looking at some new recipes to make for the whole family. Lucky doing well. we are now off for our walk. Kurrawongs singing and a beautiful sunrise.

Hope everyone is well.

Hi Krosie – 5lb in the first week is good and you have added another to that five too, so not too shabby at all. The sad fact is lots of us lose weight more slowly than others (I’m just starting week sixteen and have lost 17lb – not a great weekly average), but the secret is to stick with it, find the positives in any victories no matter how small – and some of those won’t be the loss of pounds.

Are you tracking what you consume? Recording everything that you eat or drink, will help you build a picture of what is happening with your diet and it is important to keep an eye on carbs as well as calories. When I plateaued in week three, I was advised by another long time BSDer and poster, to look at carb intake and try to keep it below 50g daily. Doing this kick started things again. Also, make sure you are drinking plenty and including fats in your meals – sounds counterintuitive, but it works.

Its easy to say try no to be disheartened, as it is can be tough when others are posting huge losses week after week, but be assured that if you stick with the BSD will work. What is great is your health will benefit from the BSD and the weight will almost look after itself. The pounds will come off, just stay focused and I’m sure you will soon be reporting more positive results soon.

Well done Ren65 😀. I have also finished eating for the day. Total calories 739, total carbs 47g, total water 3 litres. I have been fine today and really enjoyed my meals. Hope everyone else has had a good day!

Well that’s one day done – everyone behaving? I’ve been struggling with MFP a bit too – it’s not easy to submit recipes etc. Will have a look at FS – thanks for the tip 🙂

A few years ago 2001 I did Rosemary Connely’s low fat diet – I lost weight but my skin was very dry. That is another reason why this regime appeals to me. I’m sure your skin is radiant Verano 🙂

Welcome PAT x good luck on this journey to health and fitness! Lots of support and advice on here so keep checking in! Good luck w tomorrow’s result!

How’s everyone getting on that started today? Apart from bit of a headache I’m doing fine, drinking plenty of water to help! I have finished eating for today so my count is 700 cals, 51.8 carbs and over 12,000 steps. Had a few week moments but stuck it out as I know I can do this!

My starting stats
Weight 12.12 1/4
Waist 38 1/2
BMI 34

Welcome TIZZIE! Three stone in 12 weeks is an amazing achievement! Did you find BSD reasonably easy to keep to?

My skin is definitely better and I am sure it is because of the BSD. Previously the skin on my feet had a tendency to be dried, but is in much better condition now.

I don’t pay a lot of attention to my skin to be honest, but had several comments about my hair (despite doing nothing different to it). Same principle?

Thanks – hope so. I’ve been referred for bariatric surgery and hoping that this will help so I don’t have to go down that route xx

Hi Lucia – I’meant doing this on my own too – your bloggs are brilliant. The walking one especially – My knees and back are really painful and make walking any distance really difficult (not helped by all my weight 😶) I get a little panicky if going somewhere if got park too far away as don’t want to go in to place with sweat dripping down my face, bright red and out of breath. It’s horrible and embarrassing – people looking as if worried I’m going keel over. I haven’t got a clue how many is my average steps so bought a fit bit (just setting up now). Determined get over the embarrassment And get some walking and swimming to help with weight loss. Thanks for inspiration xx

Welcome Pat,

I had a serious wobble (the family sized cheesecake was reduced to a £1….) and a few minor ones. (now starting wk5)

Most people do – you will see the benefit, whether in tomorrow’s weigh in or later, you will feel the effect of your efforts.

Hi Tizzie,
good luck with the second eight weeks…and welcome to the forums…3stone is a brilliant result!

and good luck to all the first timers joining the BSD gang🌻

3 stone !! Thanks amazing in 12 weeks Tizzie – have a browse around, esp the over 32 weeks thread. Some inspiring long term achievements there. I am only on week 5.

I’ve been doing this for almost a week with aiming for 800 cals a day but had little blip at the weekend at grandsons bday bbq (but still didn’t go too mad). Weighing in tom morning and hoping for a good result.
I’ve just registered with this sight and read all your bloggs – well done!!! I hope I can do half as well. Thanks for the inspiration xx

Welcome!!!

Hi Everyone,
I’m new to the forums but have been following the BSD principles for the past 12 weeks. I have lost 3 stone so far but have a long way to go so I’ve decided to commit to another 8 weeks of fast 800 starting tomorrow.

Just starting but if successful with 8 weeks wd be happy to share my story.

Hi VERANO! ! Thats lovely- you’re looking in the mirror and seeing yrself fresher and younger looking! 👍🏻
Isn’t it nice when we have little non scale victories!
Last week someone said to me,havent you got lovely skin!
And today somebody said,your make up looks really nice

I guess it must be all the good fats…and all the water we’re drinking!
My fingernails have become very strong and shiny too,except both thumbnails which are ridged 😼😼😼 xx

Just to let you know my OH had exactly the same experience! He went back and had another blood test. Results came back …it’s the lab not getting it right not the GP that’s at faulty

Hiya – Go girl!! Sounds like a good start well done. I’m aiming for 800 cals since last Tues – had BBC for grandsons birthday so little blip at the weekend but still didn’t only went up to 1,350 cals (which is pretty amazing for me at a bbq😀) I’ve concentrated on cals initially but now trying make sure I’m looking at what sugars too. I found the book really useful and think this blogging should be a great help too. 1st weigh in tom so will let you know how it goes.
Is it middle of belly supposed to measure? Xx

Soooo glad that I’m not the only one cleaning the house today Lucky…though did get out for an afternoon coffee at a nearby cafe, sat outside as cracking view of the Cumbrian hills -watched while my friend ate her way through a huge slab of millionaires shortbread –
I drank water and felt smug😄

Lucia… Sorry to read that your trip away was cut short…it must have been scorching if you?OH? chose to go home early.

Hope you feel more ‘colourful’ tomorrow, though I am quite fond of moths ( nighttime butterflies), they have a subtle beauty!

Sending hugs🌻

Hi Frog – was a good day, fab weather and my dogs enjoyed it too. Not much I can do about teaching egg catching skills 🙂 Hope your day was good too.

Lucky, I have to agree with you, the egg boiler has and is a permanent fixture too. Out of every kitchen appliance it gets used the most.

Yowser49, sounds like you had a great day out.

Avila, 16,000 steps is awesome, so don’t fret.

Inspired by Gavin’s epic hike I set out with Dog to find a distant location via footpaths through the woods. But disappointed to get home on only 16k steps, thought it would be the 20k. But still about 7 miles with ups and downs, was impressed that not feeling so tired as expected at the end. Carrying a whole stone less might just have something to do with that 🙂

This is day 1 of week 5 and 7kg down. Plus blood pressure in lower end of normal range whilst taking meds alt days – showing ready to reduce dose. (and that was with a week of wobbles and sugar/carb binge).

The Dog does make 5k steps a day part of basic life before anything else, Since getting my steps counted I have been committed to 10k, and now considering an ongoing aim of 15k a day.

Now just need to conquer my attraction to red wine…

I’m now at the end of my first 8 weeks and over the last week or so I have felt that my skin is looking ‘better’ . Brighter, less wrinkly, fresher. Thought maybe it’s my imagination but was reading Liz Earle’s ‘6 weeks to better skin’ in the Daily Mail and she’s talking about ‘good fats’ olive oil, avocado, fullfat milk!!!

Maybe it’s not my imagination!

How’s your skin been on this eating plan?