That’s Janey’s filthy mind getting the better of her. It’s because I make candles!

WHAT HOT WAX??? What have I missed???

Hi Leeanne, on the good news front, I found that my hair started to grow like crazy around the 8 week mark — in fact, there was so many new baby hairs that I looked fuzzy for a bit! My hairdresser noticed too — it was sort of funny. I have continued on the diet for 24 weeks — definitely not as strictly as I have moved forward but still more or less on track (I got to a good weight around the end of week 16). My hair loss has slowed and all those little baby hairs have now gotten long enough to lay down properly on my head, thank goodness no longer look like a fuzzy creature. I definitely credit the diet for the hair growth — I am 60 so there can’t be much hormonal reasons 😜. I think the high quality diet, extra protein were the drivers. Anyway, I hope your hair does something similar!

Timmy, with your speedos, hot wax and yoghurt, I think you’ve done enough damage!

So ….. tempted…. to say something….. massively inappropriate….

Must stop myself!

Stop it…

**further stifled giggling**

*gag*

Get back to your yoghurt production Timmy…. 😉

Wow, hadn’t heard that! Pretty sure MM recommends pearl barley in the book as one that is ok. I bought a packet, then saw that it takes bloomin ages to cook so haven’t bothered!

I saw a TV chef make a pearl barley risotto this morning and thought it sounded like a good alternative to rice. However, my research has thrown up so many different views. It is supposed to be the lowest GI grain ever at 22, but someone said when it is cooked it goes up to 66. Should I treat it like oats and only have it occasionally or should I avoid it all together.

Any experts out there.

Think a ban would definitely be on the cards, then…

I have been on this diet for 4 weeks and worked my way through the menu plans in the book and have only had salad twice and that was because I had a lettuce in the fridge that needed eating. There are so many other good things to eat. I think I have had something different every day for 4 weeks except where there was something I particularly loved.

and I forgot something else, – I was in a TK Maxx yesterday, so bought some smaller clothes in their sale – Large pants instead of XL!!

I also got some trousers (£7 instead of £55) that I thought would nearly fit when I held them up against me, but when I tried them on at home, they’re actually a lot smaller than I thought – the waist is cut lower than I’d anticipated, so goes around a wider bit than I held them against, but I will get there!
– and I do have a waist now, as well as cheek bones – well I always had cheek bones, but my face has changed quite a lot in terms of visible cheek bone shape rather than a fully inflated balloon look.

Can we change the name of this thread to Lucky’s dirty double entendre thread?

😮

Gaaah, now I’ll be walking the streets at night. No.. wait.. that sounds wrong!

Yes, I’ve got more energy too – even recently when I wasn’t sleeping brilliantly because of the heat (was that summer been & gone?)
I’ve noticed that regular walks are generally faster than they used to be too – I used to allow 25 minutes to walk to the cinema, it now takes less than 20.
That must be partially down to not trying to do everything lugging an extra 10kg around with me – and awareness that if I move more, it will help with weight loss.
I did a longish (8-9 mile) walk at the weekend, and was very stiff that evening, but generally I find that I get stiff less often.

I feel much more upbeat – but that might just be function of the weight loss. My OH says he has noticed I’m a bit less bolshy – which I think is a good thing?!

Timmy, still sniggering about your yoghurt. Very naughty!

The clock is ticking as soon as you accept… 😛

Hmm, that didn’t go so well. UPS depot too far to walk to with a big box! Can I sneak in a stroll this evening???? Tomorrow will be the proper kick off!

Biggest one that I’ve noticed is my energy. I just want to do stuff now instead of vegging infront of the sofa in the evening.

I’m training harder than I ever have before, and it’s mainly because I just feel like exercising more. Yesterday I went for a swim in the morning and the gym later in the afternoon. I can’t remember ever doubling up in one day before. If I see a set of stairs/incline I just want to run up it. It’s a bit weird really! Lol.

The wife and the kids were away on Thursday night, and previously that would have meant getting the lads around for a few beers and playstation, but I blew them out so I could go to the gym instead!

Hi karenv

Both OH and I have noticed an improvement in what we might call ‘aliveness’.

He’s Type 2, hasn’t been very well with liver and other issues, and always felt tired in the morning, so dozy and unwilling to get up and start the day.

As we discuss the BSD and many other things in the sunshine in the garden with our coffee at 7am, I can say that we have both noticed a significant change. He says he feels better than he has in many years.

And there’s so much more time to get things done! 😉

Let battle commence 🙂 This is going to be one way to motivate myself. I’ll be a size 6 by next Saturday 🙂

I just have.. I’ll be running myself ragged.. its the competitive streak!

I challenge you, fair maiden… accept before you go…!

I am going out now, to walk around a bit!!

Ah, it says 7 days total steps. Good job I haven’t been lying to you all on here about my step count then! Not as bad as I thought it would be!

Hahaha I have 43,093 points and you have 0. I don’t know what they’re for but… I WIN!

Why haven’t I got a photo on mine?

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BRILLIANT! Love it!!! Love it!

Hahaha, BSD w******s!!! 😀

Awwwwwwwww Friend. Up Friend. *Puts two thumbs up in an Inbetweeners fashion*

STOP IT! I’m trying not to giggle uncontrollably behind my screen here! I shall endeavour NOT to think of Timmy’s yoghurt when I make raita later!!!

Aw, you want to be my UP Friend!!

With Timmy’s ‘Special Yogurt Sauce’ drizzled on top?

*retch*

I’m honestly still chortling now..

Track me down on the Twitter… or look me up on the UP app with my real world name!

I have a question: what changes have you noticed in your body/mind since you started the BSD?

Weight changes are fantastic (and that’s what I’m aiming for, that and blood sugars getting in a better range).

But I’m curious if people have noticed other changes since being on the diet – joints hurting less, more alert, more energy, better mood that sort of thing. I imagine that such a drastic change in diet must have a knock on effect on how you feel and how your body is!

Invited you Janey!!!! Wooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Someone else has one too but I don’t know who she is.

I don’t think many people could stomach such a recipe as dog poo and quorn, Lucky.

Frog – a bit mad? A BIT???? Lol. If you’re gonna do it, you may as well do it in style, eh? 😉 I have to say I have no idea what a Budgens is. Nor have I ever seen one on my travels.

Hi Puneet, welcome 🙂 Glad you’re having a promising start to BSD 😀

Janey, I’m going to see if I can add you via Twitter and then ‘kick yo ass, fool!’ in the step count. Hahaha, yes, like that’s going to happen.

Timmy, just… no. You know I have a weak stomach. If dog poo and Quorn make me want to vomit, then… sheesh.

😂😂😂😂

Jesus H Christ…

That’s what all the ladies say.

No……. must stop it……

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL, no need for a batch of Timmy’s own yoghurt!!! I may have to have a lie down to recover from that!!

Good advice from FoFi. You ask what carbs you can have. You need to go online and look up the good GI carbs. Forget about bread, rice, pasta, potato and chocolate cake (that was a joke). Look for carb like chickpeas, lentils, nuts, beans and pulses. I know they don’t sound very appetising but tell me honestly what rice tastes of, nothing, bland, boring, until you put a sauce on it or do something with it. Same with good carbs. Make yourself a pot of hummus, if that doesn’t suit your taste add some frozen peas and mint. Have something with you to nibble on like carrot sticks, celery, an apple, a small handful of nuts. These all contain carbs, just good ones.

I’m known for being bossy, so here goes, stop making excuses and get started on this wonderful journey for your health and weight and well being. You will enjoy the food when your taste buds get used to the change.

Also, can I just say, yes it is scary, it is new and innovative and exciting too. Join us guinea pigs and show the pharmaceutical companies that we are taking control back.

Day 9 – I couldn’t resist, I had to step on the scale this morning, I just felt smaller. 🙂 I’m at 8.6 lbs lost since my start last week – not bad for 8 days. I’ve been eating a lot of salads the last few days, I don’t know if that’s the help our if I’m just getting into the groove. Energy is back up. I weeded my garden for an hour last night and then got on the treadmill for 35 mins, not at the speed I was going at before, still not there for energy, but I felt being on the treadmill period was a good thing!

Way to go Napangardi! 🙂 LOL I had to laugh a little because I pictured you literally having 1 cup of cacao with a bit of water. ha ha I’m not a morning gym person either, in my opinion mornings are not fun, give me night anytime! I can’t even get downstairs to get on my own treadmill in the morning, so I sure as heck am not getting to the gym in the morning.

Yes, I loved the aubergine recipe, I hadn’t had it since the 70’s when you had to salt and soak it to take away the bitterness. Now, I believe they had that fault bred out of them. I have had most of the recipes in the book and the only ones I don’t like are Beetroot falafels and anything with fish, prawns etc.

That sounds wrong. I’ll make a fresh batch of yoghurt using a live culture currently in my fridge. That’s better.

Bought some full fat UHT milk and milk powder. I’ll make a fresh batch of my own yoghurt tonight or tomorrow and report back!

Sorry Izzy does not like Rollercoasters. I have no idea if I like or dislike them…….. I never been on one thanks to epilepsy! It sounds like you are melting away!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aopdD9Cu-So

I think you should really reward yourself….Like a swedish massage or something of that sort. What an accomplishment! 7 days and my handlebars and getting smaller. I am still waiting for my scale and glucometer to come. This is what sucks about buying online!

Wish you all for following The Witch Of The West and succeed in MELTING, MELTING!!!!!!!!!

PrincetonianStud

My Jawbone arrived! I am already in love with it <3

Love technology!!

SunnyB….. Thanks for the recognition of my lessons on Ayurvedic Medicine. I learned a few things I guess living in China and India.
I can not say it enough times how much Ayurveda medicine and Tai Chi works wonders for me. Thursday is my next Panchakarma appointment. I am trying to do it once a week for losing weight and increasing brain functions like better memory.

5,000 years of medicine…..could be they wrong?

PS your name makes me want to drink a SunnyD…. Sunny Delight. :O