well done on resisting cake LACali21!
Cookery club went fairly well – I passed on noodles, and just had stir fried vegtables with duck, but as I’d been asked to make the desert, I wanted to try it, but mostly stuck to the baked apricots & left the batter (it was an apricot clafoutis)

Whenever I’ve made stir fry at home, I haven’t liked it much – I think I’ve been using too much oil.
Last night we used water more than oil after the initial slug, so the vegetables were more steamed than fried – very nice. It included spring cabbage mostly cut into quarters rather than shredded, which were really good.

Day 10 – I don’t what it was, but last night I was craving stuff like crazy. I don’t even like bread, but I was craving cheese buns, I was craving pasta, but for some reason I wasn’t craving my weakness, potatoes. I did eat more calories than the allotted 800 cals, but I made sure to stay below the carb count. In fact I tried to keep the foods I ate only protein – which was the reason I went over in cals. I was back to being tired and had no energy. It’s 1 week before TOM, so I don’t know if that is a factor but I tried my best to beat it.

It was a hard day foodwise at work yesterday and today. We keep having celebrations where they only bring candy or cake. There has not been healthy food I can eat. S

Hi Jardine
I had a “mad” weekend with lots of cake & some pizza – I’d put on over a kilo when I weighed myself on Monday – the good news is that I lost it as fast as I’d gained it, and was back below Friday’s weight by Wednesday after a couple of days of being very strict about BSD.
Fingers crossed your resumption of BSD works as well
No reason why you shouldn’t reach your target weight as long as it is a realistic goal weight that you’ve set yourself.

would not eat either as they are bad for you.

lucky ring environmental health and see what they say

Thank you for the birthday wishes!

O yes def glad but hope not too damage done after todays foods…

Still, we re begin tomorrow. One thing, I was really not too tempted by some choices of food where normally I would have succumbed…

Onwards and forwards….

I have stuck rigidly to the diet plan in the book. No snacking or anything etc. Even the cappuccinos went. The result. I’ve lost no weight this week and my waist measurement has returned to what it was when I started two weeks ago. This despite taking up swimming, walking everywhere and just feeling miserably hungry for two weeks.

I feel completely disheartened especially when everyone else seems to be losing weight hand over fist. My partner has continued to eat bread and cereal and my low carb evening meals and is losing weight. I just don’t understand it. It has made me feel ill but that’s about it. 😔😔😔

Hi from New Zealand everyone, I started this last Monday. weighed in at 137.6. Today is Friday, and jumped on the scales to see if anything is happening and already a loss! Will post my starting weight for the week each Monday, this way I will keep myself honest and hopefully you guys out there will help me keep on track with lots of tips etc. I’m feeling good, not hungry at all which is a real bonus. Up to the loo 2-3 times a night, I guess that’s all the ‘excess fluid’?? LOL!
After seeing how much weight a colleague has lost and her telling me about this, I have jumped on board. Fingers and toes crossed, as usual story, been there done that with all other diets out there. Went and got the book, and it all makes sense, so here goes!!

Hi Peta, Congratulations, that is what we all want to hear, plus a supportive doctor. I am sure we would all be interested in knowing more. How long have you been diagnosed diabetic, I ask because this is supposed to reverse it if it is a recent diagnosis (4 years max I think) whereas I have had it for nearly 11. Were you on tablets or insulin or controlling with diet. Have you done a glucose tolerance test to see how your sugars behave now. Sorry for all the questions but this is an experiment and we are all interested in the results.

Hi Ziggy, we are on the same course. I have a blood test booked for 9th Aug with visit to doctor on 11th, but then I will be 6 1/2 weeks into the diet. Fingers crossed. Just reading a post (Peta I think) who has had the all clear from the doctor who said ‘you are no longer diabetic’ but not sure is that is just good reading or if s/he has been tested for tolerance. I will just keep going.

Good Evening everyone
What an amazing journey so far.
We started 4 weeks ago a bit apprehensive and worried that we would be starving, grumpy and arguing.
We couldn’t have been more wrong, this way of eating has inspired me to try different things, be creative and care about what we eat. There is so much more to eating than opening the freezer!
We look at carbs in a completely different way, not wanting to eat them, not wanting to feel the way they make you feel. Its a shame that there are so many out there who need this and dont even know how good it will make them feel.
My hubby is T2 and from day 1 has been doing his sugars first thing and 2 hrs after dinner. After a couple of weeks the readings where mid 4s so we decided to drop 1 of the metformin, we did this for about a week still taking am and pms readings and they didnt go up as we had expected so we stopped the other metformin last monday. Initially his sugars rose a bit but where still under 7 and now they are between 5-6 everytime. On top of losing a stone, he is chuffed and feeling thinner and healthier. He only wants to loose another 1/2 stone and then go onto maintenance.
And me well Im not diabetic and just along for the ride, life experience has taught us that together is better.
I made a few minor adjustments to my diet about 4 weeks before we started this, and to date have lost 1 stone 11lbs. 🙂
To say Im happy is an under statement! Had a wardrobe clear out already and like many that top you really liked but didnt fit is in the wearable pile again. I have also had to buy new pants, and because the tummy is not so big, managed to get some pretty ones !
This is probably the best thing we have ever done.
So everyone out there keep going, be strong, be committed and you will get there.
Its a way of life
xxxxxxxxxxxx

Yep, nothing to do with us, it was all them. My cravings were Tic Tacs and Dove soap, so we’re talking really low calorie stuff there, so it must be all their fault!

It has been hard at times, especially having 3 in just under 4 years, I was either pregnant or sleep deprived that whole time, but now they’re getting older it’s a bit easier. No less messy, but they’re all quite self sufficient. Thankfully I’ve been saving for shopping vouchers since last October for this year’s Christmas, I do it every year, I have to after getting really caught out one year, the credit card bill was horrendous, think I was still paying it off the next Christmas. Three more months and Christmas is all but paid for. I buy savings stamps every month at a local butcher which buys my turkey and ham and bits, and I also round up any shopping at Iceland onto my card so I can pick up party food and bits and bobs there. I really am quite boring and organised…

It’s ridiculous, isn’t it? On holiday in Devon, this time last year, in a local pub restaurant, they had the leaflets out to book your Christmas party. Can’t we just enjoy what little summer we have without having to think about the winter????

Hi, I started the diet on 25th April and stuck to less than 800 calories a day, every day. I wrote down everything I ate, I weighed everything and recorded every calorie eaten, even the milk in a cup of tea. I lost a stone and a half in the eight weeks and by week three my morning bloods were generally in the 5 region. I reduced my carbs to a minimum, I haven’t eaten bread, potatoes, rice or pasta for three months. Since the end of the eight weeks I have continued with low carbs but increased to 1000 calories with the occasional naughty treat and have now lost two stone. I have just returned from my appointment with my GP following repeat blood tests on Monday and he has told me I am no longer ‘diabetic’!!!!!!! He is delighted and I am the first patient he has had do this diet and I don’t have to go back and see him for 6 months, I just need to make sure I don’t go back to the old bad habits of the past. I want to lose another stone and am looking forward to finding new foods to eat such as low carb bread mix I am picking up from the local health food shop tomorrow. Lentil pasta is a good one as well.

So, to all of you on the eight week plan – keep going, it is worth it in the end.

And to Michael Mosely, thank you so much for putting me on the right track.

Hi everyone. Hi Timmy. No same amount to lose. 10st is heaviest I’ve been but I’m only 5ft. I’ve been keeping carbs in the 25-50g range daily, mostly coming in below 40g so I think that’s why I am even mor gutted.

I’m determined to try and continue as eating lots of carbs can’t be good for me anyway. If my fitness tracker is to be believed I am getting more deep sleep though I feel very tired. I’m also going to add a multivitamin.

Hehe! I ‘ m still losing baby weight from my 35 yr old ! Funny how it hangs round for years isnt it..and its all the darn kids’ fault not ours! Teehee!
Oh Lucky how fab to have 3 boys and a girl,tho of course expensive when they are inconsiderate enough to all get born round the same time of year..you will just be getting yr breath back and it’ll be time to save up for christmas…
( i saw christmas meals being advertised at the beginning of JUNE!) 😳😳😳😳 x

1960! Happy Birthday ! 💐🎵💕🎈🍷🍰🎈..sounds like yr days going well x!
Arent you glad you didnt procrastinate now youre 2 lbs lighter… 4 packs of butter! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wishing you a healthy happy year ahead and may all yr dreams come true,,and enjoy the rest of yr special day today x

GREEN JANET! I just LOVE your phrase…thank you!
” the monster appetite wasnt part of us,it was just a side effect”
Hallelujah i am so glad ive seen the light! You have summed it up Jan x
The irony of it.. I wanted to eat carbs to stop me feeling hungry..but they made me more hungry!soooo..i wasnt quite as greedy as i thought i was!
ANGIEBABY! * wild applause* ! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Such a great loss in eight weeks! And you have discovered the BSD magic..that we dont feel hungry and we dont want to cheat..so many people saying the same thing,so it must be true…but,who knew? I dreaded trying this ..but am so glad i did..i have never done anything as easy or had as good results ( 16 lb in 2 weeks)
I was expecting sheer misery but instead i feel delighted and de- lighter! 😀 X

Watching President Obama yapping last night late until 1130 at the Democratic Convention in Philly. I munched on a cup pf yogurt and 2 portabella mushrooms. I seem to get the munchies, even 4 hours after eating a high protein dinner like last night’s Chicken breast and baked yam.

Well, I am at least eating protein and fiber. But, it is a sin….. so sinful I should be in Las Vegas (Sin City). LOL
Well, I am not eating a Mr. Goodbar or even having any GMO Franken Food made by Monsanto and Dow Chemical.
grain free is going well, Eventhough oatmeal is accepted, I still do not eat it. My legumes and lentils seem to be the only thing in the grains area I actually eat. It is like eating habits of a John Wayne or Clint Eastwood western. I never seen them eating a Boston Coffee Cake or a Philly Cheesesteak.

Willpower is the key. If I cut out my evening munchies before bed and cut out the cream cheese or other cheese snacks in the afternoon, then I would be doing 1 pound or more a day in weight loss.

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My goal is to get 7 or more pounds eliminated by next Tuesday Night….. A whole week since my 5.2 pounds the first week lost.

Live Long And Prosper!!!!

Still losing the baby weight from the 21 year old… HAHAHA.

It was! If much, much, much smaller 🙁 But when it’s time for birthday cake, I can say NO! I have had cake already today.

That’s how it’s going to go down. Uh huh. Yep. I am going to refuse cake. Watch this space… this could be the making of me, or the breaking of me.

Hi Yowzer, boy nearly 21, girl nearly 14, boy nearly 13 and the boy that’s 10 today. All have birthdays in next 8 weeks lol. Expensive… 😉

You are so lucky to have found this book!

I was diagnosed 6 years ago and the general thinking then was to cut down on sugar and eat more carbs!

Since reading the book I realise that the science of cutting carbs makes just so much more sense.

Don’t beat yourself up. If you don’t make 800 then so be it, 1000 isn’t the end of the world. It takes a little time sometimes to get into a routine and find the foods that suit you best.

I’m not one of the mega losers but do feel very very much better than I did just 3 weeks ago.

Don’t feel guilty about having T2, I think we all feel that it’s our own fault but you know blame doesn’t help, sorting it out does, and this is the way to go !!!

Lucky that bday treat for you and OH sounds fab x
I know you have a bday boy aged ten tiday..how many others? Boys/ girls?
Sorry for being a nosy parker! X

Yuuuum! Yours sounds better💪🏽💪🏽😂😂😇

I have an airfryer and it’s great BUT I used to use it mainly for chips!!!

I used it for cauliflower once but must admit it’s better roasted in the oven. It cooks all sorts of other things too but, although I’ve not experimented much, I find oven cooking better, apart from potatoes.

My guess would be that on this eating plan you probably won’t get much use out of an airfryer ….. a steamer maybe a better option!

Yayyyy people GET me lol. Now to look for days out that we haven’t done before… they must exist somewhere… planning some nice long walks down by the canal too 🙂 I think there’s a sciencey museum there that the boys at least would enjoy. And hubby has always wanted to do the Aqueduct trip so I’m trying (and failing) to book that online at the moment…

Just had my burger salad whilst the kids munched their meals. Now tucking in to their big Oreo ice creams. So I just heated up our two chocolate fairy cakes with a (ONE!) scoop of Oppo on each, and it was lovely!

Hi can we all meet here later, I want to do something very American…….
Love Lucia
Xxxx

Anyone been to the club house recently?

Love Lucia
Xxxx

Oh and you all passed the test,
Why?
Because you thought about it.
And
You know you have a choice.

You are all learning, my little paduans.

Love your Jedi from the dark star, who’s a friend of jar jar binks.

Lucia
Xxxx

Hi

You say he’s not drinking much early in the day and that might be the key.

I have a similar problem in that I ‘forget’ to drink and then if I do make it up later in the day I can be disturbed 3 or 4 times in the night, and I think it’s worse for men.

Maybe he should try to stop drinking after maybe 7 or 8pm. If that doesn’t work he should probably mention it to his doctor.

So my answer is….
I would look at the plate then swoon over the waiter 😀😀😀😀

Carbs are evil little buggers.
They lie there on the plate and say, come and get me, smother me in butter.
I am delicious.
Only one little slice.
When you hear this, take your shoe off and swat it.
Use it like a frizby and launch it into space.
Put it out for the buzzards and vultures.
Pour fairy liquid on it.
Anything but don’t and I mean DONT put it near your mouth.

Love Lucia
Xxxx

Suppose the most important thing is that when you fall off the wagon you get back on! You seem to be doing just that.

Sure you will lose the last 1.5 stone eventually. Just keep going and good luck!

Karenv

That recipe looks lovely just wondering if a stick blender would the job as well as a food processor. Just so much easier to clean!

Hello, I am one of those people who has always had to watch what they eat. Over the last couple of years the weight has crept up. Not loads, I have a stone to lose, (I am only 5′ 3″ so a stone makes a difference). I have have been reading recently how much your metabolism slows down as you age, a bit of a depressing thought! Do other people find this too?

I will second that – thanks so much for that terrific advice CG – I really was getting wobbly about it. It doesn’t take much to trip you up and shatter your faith in ploughing on, so I am totally grateful to you – thanks – from the heart!
Jill

I love my bike :-)))

Lucky that Bear Grylls had another one: “Good planning never goes to waste” :-))) I like it.

Yehi felt very weak for the first week or so..but the upside is,it passed! Just take it easy and be gentle with yrself for now.
Who knew it wd be this easy! I dreaded starting!
Im not very far ahead of you…just started week 3 x

Ah sure that’s not lowering the tone Maefly at all 🙂 I readily talk about my stomach haha! I have definitely noticed no grumbling from the old guts on this diet…usually I can get some IBS when I eat a lot of bread etc, but on the BSD my stomach is super calm!

And Yowzer I’m surprised too that I don’t miss carbs so much (although I made turkey tacos last night and was craving another taco after one…but it passed). And this is such a useful forum I agree – love the fact that it’s so active!

It’s early days for me so only day 4…so main thing is stomach is becalmed, craving are gone (woop!) and not hungry which is a bonus. On the down side I’m very tired and not feeling like exercising at all but from reading about other people starting this is a common thing when you initially cut your carbs. Hoping that eases off in a week or so.

But am excited to see what changes I notice, and I love reading everyone’s stories of their butterfly changes 🙂

Hi Lamorna, sorry,its hard to go on when you feel disappointed,but like Timmy said 5lb in 2 weeks is not to be sniffed at,as most diets recommend not losing more than 1-2 lbs a week. And an inch off the waist is all good!

Ive lost 16 lb in the last few weeks which might sound like i’ m trying to rub it in,but no..i just think folk with plenty to lose,will lose more,initially anyway! i have about four times as much to lose as you,so please dont despair and – remember the health benefits from BSD!

Its worth cutting yr carbs right down,coz that will help feel you less hungry..i couldnt believe this was possible..surely i wd be starving without all those filling carbs! ..but its true. X!

Good luck and keep us posted. Ive used both Slimming World and Weight watchers in the past,with varying longterm success. With BSD,no joining fees and no weekly subscriptions! X

Hi everyone,
I started my BSD journey on 1st June, and I completed 7 weeks with much enthusiasm, actually found it a lot easier than I anticipated, and managed a loss of 15lb in total, and inches, felt the best I had in years (3 babies later!) …. anyway I have been away with the family, and with a group of girlfriends and didn’t make 8 weeks, but have had a week ‘off plan’ and I am struggling to get back ‘in the zone’ … Today is a fresh start, and I have reached the end of day 1 again, I know what I need to do, and I cant wait to start feeling back in control, and loosing more lbs… I am merely typing this out to make it ‘real’ and myself accountable. I will get there!

I have another 1.5stone to loose, and I just wondered will it all come off eventually? or will there be a limit to my loses?>
Thanks for reading! x

Hi all!

LaCali21, with the salads make sure you get protein at every meal as this piece of the program is crucial to not losing muscle mass while losing weight. If your body isn’t getting enough protein it will pull it from you (muscles including your heart) so make sure, if you lose muscle it’s not only dangerous but will greatly slow your metabolism.
All the keys for this program are what make it work so well. That’s why I love it for me.

Ruthdownunder, great job and keep going!!!!!

I always remind clients of the top keys:
Protein at each meal
Tons of water
Only 3 meals a day
12 hours between dinner and breakfast

TWO NEW huge measurements for me!

1). Yesterday I went to grab a bracelet from my jewelry box and OH MY GOSH!! A bracelet that was literally 1/2″ too small to do up is now over 1/2″ loose so I have lost over an inch on my wrist and I never even had fat wrists!! So today I am wearing this very feminine small purple beads and gold bracelet that is girlie! I love it. And it fits! I never thought my bracelets from long ago would ever fit me and I am so glad I saved them.

2) I don’t usually drive but as we were going on a 3 hour road trip I jumped in to do the first 2 hours. SHOCK! My stomach used to touch the steering wheel and now it’s an entire hand width plus 2 inches away!! (So about 7-8 inches away from the steering wheel). I don’t know why but this shocked my hubby and I. We know I’ve lost a lot re the 10 sizes smaller but this was a fun new discovery.

And this is why I always tell clients LOG ALL measurements including the happy things you discover that have changed as you lose weight.

Two more fun things to log for me!!!

On another note: At our hotel they have a full snack tray and fridge. Haven’t seen this for years as in the US they usually don’t have these anymore. So on top are two toblerone candy bars which used to love. So I covered them with tea bags. Never have things that could be a trigger around. I love tea but not their kind so I just ignore them all. Trust me, I have no cravings for the toblerone at all and didn’t want them but my way of being careful and loving myself is to take EVERY STEP to ensure I don’t slip. If I did want chocolate I would have a healthier 1 oz piece of dark chocolate and include it in my daily meal. That would not be a slip to me as it would be planned and is healthy for me.

Have an amazing day everyone and know we are all getting healthier each day!! And our bodies are breathing a sign of relief and thanks!

Hugs!
💜

Hi Lamorna, 5lbs in 2 weeks is still a hell of a lot to lose mind! Especially considering you don’t have much to lose in the first place.

Do you mind answering, did you have a lot more to lose on WW? Also, are you keeping the carbs to under 50g per day? And are you drinking plenty of water?

Hi I am not diabetic but do have high cholesterol and a sweet tooth. After injury I put on weight and this has gone on round my middle.

I need to lose 1st 6lbs and have been on the 800 diet. I have been strict and also logged everything on fitness pal.

I have also upped my activity and exercise.

After 2 weeks I have lost 5lbs and an inch off my waist. For the last few days I’ve lost nothing. Given all the stories in the book I expected more than this. I lost more following weight watchers so I’m a bit disappointed especially as I have been constantly hungry for two weeks even though I’ve followed the diet in the book.

I’m wondering if anyone else has had that experience. I’ve not felt great, people say I’m not looking great either. This seems very different to all the stories in the book which feel a bit cherry picked to sell it. I have ordered some ketostix but wonder if it is the usual story of the more you have to lose the quicker you lose it?

No I won’t be over indulging. I actually had marmite on toast a few weeks ago and I had terrible stomach cramps for 24 hours. I do have a feeling however that French bread is probably not as bad for you as British. Bread is supposed to go off/stale by the next day. British bread must be pumped full of all sorts ’cause it can last a week. You’re lucky in France if you’re baguette is OK for tea if you bought it in the morning!

Good idea on the tummyache tabs though. Might just do that.

If I get one as well will we get a discount? 😉

Thanks jill for this question coz i was wondering about ketostix too
And thanks CALIFORNIAGIRL for yr reply x perhaps i just wont bother buying any then!
Oh CG how wonderful you got to week 24 and are now a healthy BMI! You must feel great..have you posted yr journey somewhere so I can read up..i’ m into week 3 of a hopeful 24 week stint..i feel great but I wonder,does the euphoria wear off,how do you keep focused if/ when the weight loss slows down,what good and bad have you encountered along the way?what has helped/ hindered progress? Admire you so much for doing 24 weeks
* thunderous applause!* x

Fine, I’ll settle for a 3.2l FSI petrol quattro or at a push a 3.0l diesel quattro

janey stop encouraging timmy !!!

Its Day 16 for me and i’m just in a state of awe and astonishment at how easy it is and at how little i miss carby and sugary things and at how quickly i’ m losing. I was 16 lb lighter by day 11 so am enjoying feeling that much better..its same weight as DDs cat and he feels like a ton when you lift him up!😼😼😼😼
Also feeling a bit suspicious of the scales..can they really be telling the truth!
Clothes are looser and sit better. (Congrats FROG on buying smaller sizes!👍🏻)
All of that,and finding this fab informative place to share, has given me a sense of joie de vivre,increased by the fact i’ m really enjoying what i eat – everything tastes superb!
how about you karen,what are you noticing? 🌸🌻🌸🌻🌸🌻xx
MAEFLY glad yr IBS symptoms are improving..had IBS some years ago for quite a while and the pains were worse than childbirth 🙁🙁🙁 x

The only thing that stopped me buying an s4 was that it does 17 mpg!! That and the £500 road tax!

But the V8. I NEEEEEEDD a V8

If I ever get a delivery of incontinence pads I know where they will be from Tokyo!
Actually I confess that when I split up with the husband (back before there was colour TV!) I injected all his power tools with water!!