Good grief what a muddle to sort out S-G but a privilege to be invited to meet King Charles at the British Embassy which would have been an interesting experience going to a “do there”!
Margaret

Hi all. My head is in a right spin. Went to the hospital on Tuesday for the scan of my kidneys and bladder. One hour later I left with my results in my hand and everything is fine. It was booked because of the urinary infection but also doctor said it is good to have now and then for a diabetic.

Yesterday call from hospital – not the same one – I have an appointment for Tuesday before our sitters arrive. It is for my asthma check up. I couldn’t hear properly the message they left and I assumed they had cancelled. Then my cleaner said she cant make Monday (as planned) but could she come on Tuesday morning. As I thought the hospital was cancelled I said yes. Then sitters contacted me to say ‘see you on Monday’. Ahggggg, they are supposed to arrive Tuesday afternoon. What next. Then hubby receives a message from the British Embassy in Paris to invite him (I assume us) to meet King Charles when he comes close to us (I cant say the dates) and we will be in England. Hubby sent a sorry but no thank you, reply.

Today rang the hospital thinking I was re-arranging my appt and they said they were just confirming the date. So ahgggggg had to contact cleaner to see if you could do Tues afternoon. I think I have everything sorted but will have to get on with my packing this weekend as we will have visitors from Monday and I will have to feed and look after them. At least the house will be cleaned.

Can I just go and lie down for an hour. 🙂

Hope everyone else is doing okay.

Hi again. I have been doing this diet for 7 years due to having diabetes and knowing that the low carb diet is the best one for me. If I am honest I would say the BSD and Fast800 are pretty much the same diet although the BSD cuts carbs lower so should give faster weight loss. Also the BSD talks a lot more about diabetes and its effects so gives more information. I see you are pre-diabetic but just by losing weight you can get rid of that. One stone is a decent amount and things do slow down the longer you are on a diet. So just do which one suits you best.

NOKIE Great news that your dad is home. As you say, a long way still to go but a very positive step in the right direction, and I’m sure he will be much happier and calmer at home. Glad also that your grandson’s surgery seems to have gone well. I’m sure he’ll bounce back in no time. And your son’s wedding too!!!! I hope you have a wonderful time.

Have a great day everyone X

Thankyou Cathy 💕

Really kind of you I am so glad I am on this bus 🚎 every one is great and we keep each other going friends for life although we have never met
🙏 xx nokie

Nokie
Lovely news that your dad is home and your grandson has had his surgery. What a terrible day you had yesterday. Have a day to yourself today and get yourself together for your sons wedding. I am sure you will have a fantastic time and next week after the celebrations you can jump back on board with us all for the rest of this journey. We have already hit some rocky roads but onwards and downwards as we travel together.

NOKIE thats such lovely news to wake up to! xx
DCT and everyone,have a fab day / night for our Oz pals xx weekend is nearly here! Xx Whoo!

Hello Dct and all you other lovely bus members
🚌💕

I at lady have some better news my dad came home last night very confused but happier now still long way to go but love ly to see him and mum smile
Also my grandson although had to wait all day was finally operated on at 7 pm and had his appendix removed so hopefully 🤞 not in pain now Thanku for all your good wishes
I am going to try and get back on track as usually if things go wrong I eat and eat 🤣
I have my sons wedding on Monday :Tuesday next week hope I can get in my dress
Well done all those that have lost this week will be in touch soon I am just climbing back slowly onto my 💺!!
Bye for now nokie x❤️

Morning all, just catching up with the flurry of posts!

NOKIE how is your grandson? How awful. I hope he’s making a good recovery and I’m sure he’s being very brave. And what about your dad? Is there any news on when he might be able to come home? Poor you. We’re all thinking of you and sending everything positive your way xx

YOWZER 91b?! Wowzer! That’s amazing and I hope that this Is the journey you manage to keep it off. Well done! And thanks for the lovely quote too.

DAWN and MARIET welcome back – lovely to see you! And DAWN well done for your 2lb loss, CATHY too. Maybe Wednesday is the best weigh in day 😄. I’m delighted for you both and hope the trend continues. CATHY I also hope you get your results soon : you are being incredibly patient.

JGWEN thank you for your wise words about small steps. It’s funny how sometimes something seems to work, until it doesn’t . . . but then something else does! I’m so glad your colour is coming back, and I’m sure you’ll need that belt soon. And some new knickers 😂

JACKIE don’t worry about a plateau. As you well know, these do happen. And I know with your determination (and that water!) you’ll be seeing a whoosh very soon.

1960SMP and HAPPYSNAP how are you getting on? Hope all is going well and that you are seeing some progress?

I’ve kind of lost 2lb this week. I say “kind of” as the scales are very up and down at the moment, so I’m not really counting is as a proper loss as yet until it becomes more consistent. But at least I seem to be reversing the alarming gain that was starting to happen.

Hi to everyone else reading this! Do post even if you haven’t before – it would be lovely to hear about your journey too.

Bye for now, and hope we all have a good rest of the week X

Hi,
Thanks for replying. I have been doing the blood sugar diet for off and on for about 6 months
but only have lost about a stone. Maybe the fast 800 would give me better and quicker results. Started it last week and have lost two pounds. Always have had difficulty losing due to the underactive thyroid problem. Stick to it to the letter. Heres hoping this will work better.

Well done in losing 13 pounds.

Yowser, good to see you here, your input has been missed. And the quote is definitely food for thought, it’s all too easy to put things off to tomorrow, when we should be making the most of today.

Whilst here it makes sense to post my positives, so here goes ….
🌻 packing for the weekend done, we’ll be heading off tomorrow
🌻 little anniv gift ordered for OH arrived and I’m really pleased with it … 🤞🏻he will be too
🌻 wrapped birthday gifts and wrote cards, ready to deliver before our holiday

It’s been a good day here, hope it’s been good to you too.

Thanks, Margaret … am trying to stay focused and motivated. Hope your balancing act goes well.

Well done sunshine-girl for getting back to your previous weight & I know what you mean about DuoLingo but it is prompting me to keep going so I’m trying to still challenge my brain & body & am pleased to lose any weight & accurately complete a French lesson 😀
Keep on going SunnyB & fingers crossed for you to go down to the next stone bracket 🤞
I’m trying to keep low carb but also keep my protein intake up & below 900 calories for this week reducing to 800 next week so it’s feels a bit of a balancing act at the moment 🤔
I hope everyone is doing well. It’s cooler weather here so more comfortable sleeping.
Margaret

PS…I read this and found it really motivating..!
💕💕 ~ Today is a new day you have been given,to use as you wish,for good or bad.
What you do today is important,because you are exchanging a day of your life for it.
When tomorrow comes,this day will be gone forever,
In its place is something you have left behind
Let it be something good! ~ 💕💕

NOKIE sending best wishes to your little grandson! And to you, like MARIET said,youre having a rough time at the moment ❤️💜 thinking of you,keep us posted.xx
MARIET,theres a lot to be said for maintenance!👍 good to see you on the bus xx
DAWN thanks for your encouragement! xx
JACKIE thanks for posting your food choices gives me ideas for meals. Good luck with yr choices for today!xx
HI DCT! Your pozz vibe is inspiring ne to be the same!xx and welcome aboard 1960MSP xx
CCATHY very well done resisting seaside treats! I find them so hard to resist,soon as i see a beach i immediately want fish n chips,ice cream,donuts,and rock! How lively to have Brighton to look forward to,ive only been once,wd love a return visit,
enjoy it and Ragdale too xx
JGWEN I admire you so much for yr knowledge and experience with long long fasting..i have only attained at best 20:4 fasts so far xx
I read this and found it really motivating..
💕💕 ~ Today is a new day you have been given,to use as you wish,for good or bad.
What you do today is important,because you are exchanging a day of your life for it.
When tomorrow comes,this day will be gone forever,
In its place is something you have left behind
Let it be something good! ~ 💕💕

Hi guys,

My progress report is as usual slightly different. I saw a colleague for the first time in a few weeks yesterday. She remarked on how well I am looking, that I am starting to have some colour to my skin after looking grey and ill while I have been struggling with the health issues caused by long covid.

I think I may have discarded a little more again, my knickers were definitely feeling a bit baggy yesterday, but no need to use a belt with my jeans yet.

I was reminded today that every problem / task is not resolved by a single step, but by many steps each of which makes a small improvement.

Managed to loose half a pound so nearly back to my previous weight. Also, another half a pound takes me under the kilo number I had been aiming for. Went on the Renpho scales to allow it to record my details as I didnt want to before as it was weighing me above what I wanted to be. Now happy to get back on to seeing the numbers go down again.

Hi Nokie,

Hope your grandson is ok bless him.If your diet goes out of the window this week don’t worry about it, you can soon get back on track again. Dawn❤️ X

oh Nokie you are having a rough time. Best wishes for your dad and your little grandson.

Thankyou Dawn

Just heard my little grandson been rushed to hospital appendicitis 😢
Not sure but I think diet might go out window this week x❤️love nokie

Hi Yowzer and very well done on your fantastic loss, I know u can keep going!I had forgotten about my sparkly charts so will get one done today, thank you for reminding me😀
Nokie I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad and hope he is ok. Dawn X

Just callling by to say hello and leave a hug or two and a thought or two
*~ SUNNY,I love that autumnal feel in the air! Isnt autumn wonderful!
*~ Grateful I could stay cool and at home in the recent very hot weather
* ~ Equally happy that those who love the heat at least got SOME great weather last week!
*~ Started a big declutter over the last few days..its so satisfying to clear the decks,specially as the seasons change!

NOKIE your poor Dad.😢 Im sure seeing you will cheer him up xx
CCATHY,I feel for you re results. I had some tests in Aug,havent been yet told the results,my follow up appt is in October. NHS seems to be falling apart right now. Xx well done 2 lb off,walking,and fasting 👍👍👍
DAWN well done on your loss and your determination! Are you going to do a sparkly chart ? Xx
Catch up on more posts later! Wdnt it be lovely if we really were on a bus,all chatting away!

Hello all
Thanks yowzer for you kind wishes just on way to hospital again as dad is still there he keeps crying 😢 he wants to come home !!
It’s very hard for us all especially mum
I have read all the posts please forgive me if I don’t answer my time is taken up at the moment but I am still on bus 🚌 just trying to stay on my seat I have put a pound on this week I know what it was chocolate 🍫 😢
Keep going everyone I will be in touch when I can
Lv nokie xx❤️

Hi gang! Nice to see the bus so busy! Will be back to have a proper catch up on the comments,for now,just sending hugs tomall and specially to NOKIE XXXXXX I hope yr Dad will be ok and well,done you for not turning to food for comfort.
Ive done very well as I always do the first week.9 lb down and mostly water of course,but greatly encouraging to see. Ive learnt my lesson I think ( at last) and I know what usually happens next…I continue to do well for a week or two,then resolve fades and I start to eat the wrong things,lose heart,give up,start again at some time. Its tedious and I want to stop the pattern,fingers crossed i will this time!
Take care everyone,tatty bye for now, xxxx

Hi everyone,
first weigh in this morning and I was 2lbs lighter than I expected so that was a bonus.Have written a food plan for the week so will stick to that with as much will power as I can muster! Hope you all have a good day. Dawn X

Hello everyone
Wednesday weigh in 157.2 =2 lb loss this week.
My Fitbit tells me I’ve walked 55.183 steps this week.
I’m still doing 20:4 and I’m going to try for a couple of longer fasts this next week. Maybe throw in a couple of 36 hour fasts to try and burn fat for longer. It’s a slow process to lose my stubborn weight but one I am determined to complete this mission
There is room for manoeuvre with what I eat too. So here’s to another 2lb discard before my next weekly weigh in.
Still no scan results!! Four weeks since my MRI scans. I’ve spoken to the ankle specialist Secretary who tells me he reviewed my scan on 1st September and has requested a soon appointment to see me. I’ve contacted the appts office and they have no slots for me. The pelvic and abdominal scan was done at a different hospital and it’s not yet been reported. They are blaming the doctors strike for the delay. Anyway, no news is good news so onward and downwards.
This weeks mantra is going to be:-
More walking, more fasting, more weight loss. .
Have a good week everyone and let’s keep this bus moving towards our goals

Hi all 67.8kg – no move. I know why (stress meant I could only maintain and not really dig in to willpower and I ate out which is always tricky)- I hope it isn’t a plateau. Anyhow. Onwards onwards.

Yesterday:

Yoghurt, chia, almonds, linseed
Dressed Salad, cheese, sunflowers
Tea with milk
Roasted nuts assorted x 2 handfuls
85% chocolate x 2 bits
Cheese (100g? Maybe a bit more)
Prawn in some kind of pre packed garlic/chilli sauce
Drank less water (aha!)

Today will endeavour to just eat the meals and avoid the chocolate.

Good luck and fair wind to you all

Jackie x

Hi so, I am reporting in even though I have no progress to report. I am just maintaining here so clearly I need to cut down a little all over to get things started.

It’s good to see so much positivity, best wishes for a good result for those who are weighing on Wednesday 😁

Hi everyone,
Interesting to read the info so far on this thread. I can’t wait for my skin tags to fall off. Some I’ve had since I was very young and others are more recent that I picked up during peri-menopause.
I kind of started my first fast by accident today. I didn’t have time for breakfast this morning (not that unusual and I skip it most of the time), but then I had an appointment with my vestibular physio over the lunch hour and didn’t want to eat before, and so then after the appointment I just decided to carry on and do at least 24 hours today. We’ll see how it goes. It’s nearly 3pm and I am feeling just a bit head-achy and definitely hungry, but otherwise fine. I was doing up to 42 hours previously, so I plan to build up to at least that and try for 3 a week.

Hi everyone,

Sorry I’m late climbing into my seat for this bus journey, I really didn’t feel in the right frame of mind last week and didn’t want my to self sabotage my first week.Lovely to see everyone already onboard.Will weigh on Wednesdays like you Cathy.I think when I weigh myself tomorrow I will find I’m the same weight I was at the start of our last journey, putting that negative thought behind me though and looking ahead.

Dawn X

Just a quick check in for this week, with nothing much to report. Scales reading, whilst going through a few fluctuations during the week, has settled pretty much where it was this time last Tuesday.

Still hopeful that I can slip into the correct stone bracket before our trip, but as we are going to be away again visiting family this weekend, it may not happen and I have to accept that.

Well done to all those making progress, even if it’s marginal…. every little step in the right direction should be celebrated. And if you are struggling, just do your best to make good BSD food choices for your next meal … it will all work out in the end.

Hi there Murn. I am not sure what you mean by slow progress. I for one only lost about 2 or 3 lbs in the first week and a total of about 13lbs in the 8 weeks. We are not all the same but for your pre-diabetes it should work. Are you following carefully and have you got the hang of what is and what is not a carb or high carbs.

If you come back with more info maybe help can be offered.

Hi aiden, I am not sure this is the site for you or if what you are offering is for us. I am reporting your post to admin.

Hi everyone, well my friends have now gone home and I have spent 2 days cleaning and washing so now ready to get back on the diet. My gain for the week was a pleasing 1lb and I am sure that will quickly go but I only have one week before we go away to visit our family.

Margaret, I noticed you gained a few pounds but getting rid of 3lbs already is great. Who cares if it is mainly fluid, that just means it was just fluid your body was storing and not fat. I too am doing Duolingo but it has been pestering me during last week when I didnt do any lessons. It even told me it was going to stop sending emails because they were not motivating me. I hate it when machines tell me what to do but I got back on it yesterday.

I have also started a new course with FutureLearn called Nutrition for Health and Sustainability. It takes about 2 hours a week for 3 weeks but I have already nearly finished week 1 in 2 days There is another one I accidently logged on to do about designing your own diet and exercise programme – I will take a look at that after my holiday.

Welcome back to caronlm happysnap and 1960smp. nowillpower, I am assuming you started about a week ago. You are doing great.

So I will be around for another week and hope to catch up with you all.

JGwen, I’m so glad you got to visually see your IR starting to reverse!! i’m waiting for the day my skin tags will start dropping- hopefully soon…
I think its smart to take it one month at a time. Personally I find that focusing too far ahead makes me overwhelmed… I take it one week at a time.
I’m just discussing this WOE with a colleague who thinks i’m totally insane but it gives me pride- i’m proud for the choices i’m making. I’m proud to be aware of things that other people wouldn’t dream of- i’m proud of the knowledge I have, and the power this knowledge gives me.
Anyway so using the forum sounds like a good idea, i’m just not online all day every day… so be aware of that.

I thought we could chat supporting each other through this thread on the forum. I am coming up to 42 hours on my current fast. – I noticed this morning that one of my skin tags has dropped, so the IR is improving.

I like the idea that I picked up from one of Megans posts that when working with people through the clinic they set a fasting program which aims to achieve targets within 6 months. – But then when I start with calculator working from target weight, half a lb of fat discarded per fasting day on average and 6 months, thats a lot of fasting and seems imposing. Maybe better for me to focus on a month at a time.

I am sure that the figure on average fat burned per fasting day must be different if IR to IS – When IR the time from start of fast to start of fat burning is obviously longer because of the time it takes Insulin to drop enough that your body starts to access your fat but I can’t find any research on the topic. – I do find TRE and falling into a longer fast comes naturally now, but I still have a mental block when it comes to facing months of extended fasts.

I did find an interesting (but sad) research project on healing via IF. – They proved during the refeeding day post a day of fasting wounds and burns heal more quickly in comparison to constant diet. But they confirmed this by inflicting wounds and burns on mice and monitoring how they healed so the research paper did n’t make comfortable reading. Now that has my mind puzzling on the optimum nutrition for refeeding days if focusing on healing.

Jgwen, sounds like an interesting idea. The question is how we would implement it? I am not on facebook or any social media. The only thing i use is email and the bsd forum. Is there a way we could make it work?

Just to update, I made myself a delicious roast chicken and cauliflower dinner last night, and I’m planning to fast from then until Friday afternoon. Drinking lots of water. I put up a big pot of broth this morning so that should see me through the next few days.
Weight this morning was 86.4kg, would love to hit 85 by next week.

Hi Happysnap,
I thought it was interesting how the views of a cardiologist who supports the work of Dr Fung has changed on IR. – In one of his podcasts he shares how when he started recommending fasting he was dismissive about the idea of needing to fast for more than 24 hours but through experience he now realises that there are people who need to do repeated 72h plus fasts to reverse IR.

I am certain that after a considerable period of eating low carb and discarding a lot of surplus weight I put back so much weight during covid because low carb even for a sustained period is not enough to reverse IR. So when the constant coughing of covid had left my throat so sore that I ate little but craved soft food so my daily meal would have been just a portion of soup, or a rice pudding or I confess particularly during the cough till vomiting months ice cream some of the weight quickly piled back on (my blood tests do show normal blood sugar levels so its all down to IR.)

There used to ba a theme on the Dr Fung facebook page where they set a weekly program for that week of fasts and everyone could join in chatting and supporting each other. That doesn’t happen any more (they have moved it to be one of the key benefits of their subscription service). Would you / others reading this thread like to join in something like that? As there are only a few of us, and we have different reasons for fasting we may be focusing on different lengths of fasts and different programs for refeeding, but it just helps to talk to others who understand what it feels like to fast.

Oh well day one successfully completed with an overnight & day fast until supper at 6-0pm but broken with two coffees but only 130 g cod eaten with lots of veg. I may have a salad lunch today to add in more protein & I’m thawing out chicken breasts for supper. Also today doing TRE between 10-30am to 6-0pm.breaking my fast with a coffee. I’m spending lots of pennies & have already lost 3lbs in carb fluid that of course will slow now. I kept busy doing lots of washing, hanging it out on the line & did twenty minutes toning exercises to my Jane Fonda dvd. I really feel heavy & unfit at the moment. Today stripping the bed & bed linen & towel washing & loads of ironing to do so I will have to pace myself because my knee is very sore. In between when sitting I will go on DuoLingo to continue learning French to keep my brain active.😂 I’m also knitting a jumper so keeping my hands busy.
How are you all doing?
Margaret

Hi 1960smp and welcome aboard. I’m glad I’m not the only one who still works in old money!

Your tablets sound interesting. I’ve been on statins for the last 4 years, reluctantly I admit, but my high cholesterol was picked up during routine blood tests for other drugs I’m on, and I had previously been monitored on and off due to a family history of it. So far they seem to have been effective but it’s interesting to know there are potentially other options.

Good luck with your journey, and let us know how you’re getting on x

Hey there! Your journey is truly inspiring! Facing a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis at 30, especially while navigating the joys and challenges of motherhood, shows your incredible strength. It’s natural to question the factors that may have contributed, but remember, you’re taking charge of your health and that’s commendable. Your determination to seek encouragement from others is a fantastic step towards a healthier, happier you. Keep believing in yourself, stay positive, and know that you’re not alone on this path. Together, we can conquer any challenge! 💙🌼

Hi there …. me again! I’m sure I’m not the only person with positives, although it feels like it here. However regardless, I’ll post some more positives….
🎉 lovely time at GD’s birthday bbq on Saturday. Was good to catch up with everyone
🎉 Great gardening session yesterday … four containers replanted and two refreshed.
🎉 caught up with some friends today for a cuppa and a chat.
🎉 Nice little haul at a charity shop this morning, including an etched glass hurrican lamp and a nice large handbag for our upcoming trip away.
What positives have you noticed over the last few days?

hey everybody, nothing particularly exciting to report. I seem to be plodding long, more or less sticking to 800 cal a day. It’s been alright, don’t feel like I’ve suffered much, must be due to the positively unexciting food I’ve been preparing! Down 3.75 lb so not complaining, although I imagine a lot of that is water. I hope everybody else is getting on well

Hi JGwen.

Thank you so much for starting this thread. I need the support to keep going on my extended fasting, which I know I need to reverse IR.
I came across IF after discovering the BSD. Thankfully my blood sugar is back in the normal range (was prediabetic) but I know i have severe IR and that is what I need to focus on. I am finding that each subsequent fast does get easier, just like the book says. I just find it hard because I do a lot of cooking and baking at home for my husband and kids (we rarely eat out and I enjoy cooking) and sometimes I sabotage my own efforts with the smells…
Last week I was on day 4 of a 5 day fast and I cooked a liver dish- perfectly low carb but I wasn’t supposed to eat yet. I ate it for no other reason than I couldn’t control myself… I love the feeling of control that fasting gives me but I can’t say I’m always able to control myself- I suppose one of the reasons I became so overweight in the first place…
Anyway here I am, trying my best and hoping for some good losses this month whilst being aware that it is a very hectic month too. We might go visit the in-laws next week for the weekend. There is always a ton of food around there so that will be a challenge.
JGwen, keep sharing your knowledge of IF- you always amaze me with the info you have!
Norma, lets hope you lose the weight gained from the bread fast and get back to where you were in terms of weight and fasting!

Good morning everyone
I’m getting back on track today & will fast until supper & I am starting with a herb tea instead of my usual coffee with oat milk. I will see how deprived I start feeling after my enjoyable holiday week eating & drinking what I wanted.
Margaret

Hi Dema,

I am sorry to hear about your struggle with anemia and thyroid issues I hope you get the result you want from the tests.

Good morning fellow bus riders!
I am so bad at being consistent and have decided that today, I am not going to let that deter me from making an effort at least! So, if there’s a little seat for me at the back, I will endeavour to make this journey alongside others with likeminded goals…
I have just weighed myself and horrified that in ‘old money’ I am 176 pounds or 80.1kg! Not as heavy as some time ago but non the less…
My doc has asked me to try these tablets that help lower cholesterol. I have refused statins for so long, (these are not statins but work the same ). but decided that I will give these a go as am not old but if I don’t make some changes I won’t get old either!!
I compiled a basic menu a few weeks back so shall re visit that today and adjust accordingly now I know my weight…
I don’t mind water so that is drink of choice with the odd cuppa in morning and evening.
It’s good to see others and their stories on board, so encouraging to have support. I don’t recall who said it, but think I will try the apple cider before a meal seeing as I am self diagnosing a seriously sugar addict here!
Off to do some research….have a fruitful day everyone

I have been doing the blood sugar diet for a while while but very slow progress. I have htpothyroidism and blood sugar prediabetic, will this fast 800 work for me ?

Anyone out there like me?

Thank you

Please include me JGwenn. I have had to eat bread for last the 4 weeks for celiac test and it’s undone some of my weight loss as expected. I’m quite aenemic at the moment and have suffered with some level all my life. Also being tested for thyroid will know by Monday so I will wait till then to see when I can fast again as it has really worked for me this year, it was the longest time I have maintained a weight loss until the bread!!
Norma