I am starting tomorrow and I have just written out my meal plans for the day and poached the fish so I can quickly make my lunch before work tomorrow. I’ve done 5:2 for a few weeks but now I’m going to try the 8 week BSD to kick start everything.

good evening ladies !!
well done lucky on resisting the temptations( i am sure they were a motown band so could sound a bit oh er mrs)!! and well done on more weight loss you go girl( as gwyneth would say in her amercan accent)!!!
janey i hope you enjoyed every mouthful of your chinese and hope you stomach does too!!!
peace regained here in this household i mean fancy arguing about the weather!!!!
i am just trying to find how to make a mousaka without a white sauce with flour in ( i may just deconnsruct it – isnt that what all the top chefs say !!)
how was the ” frozern bark” lucky ?

Hi Lynne,
Thank you 🙂

Don’t think I really have a strong preference. I’ll go with the flow

(I suppose if I had to plump for one or the other I’d go for monthly)

John

Welcome to all the ‘nearly at target’ members 😃

Soon be in this clubhouse Izzy.

Great results Kathy54. Enjoy Wimbledon.

Great results John.

I’ve somewhere around another 14 pounds to lose to reach my target.

The suggestion was a monthly weigh in, on the first of the month. How about starting that on 1st August? Or we could weigh in weekly – the choice is yours.

Have read so many really inspiring posts here and I’m so ready to start. I have been monitoring my ‘normal’ eating for the last few days and wonder how I will ever get my calories down to 800 a day!!!!

I am going to start on Thursday 7th July. Would love to hear from any other new starters on that day. I use the Fatsecret app which seems pretty good. It builds in calories used sleeping and resting and these change when you add in exercise. But I’m new so maybe there are better apps.

Am so looking forward to my new way of life!!!

Look forward to hearing from other new starters.

Hi stringbreaker,
Thank you for your concern.
I already take omeprezole for my stomach, caused my too many anti-inflamatories, taken over many years due to the pain in my sciatic nerve! Had loads of test and ended up on heavy doses of omeprezole to counteract the damage done my the ibuprofen!
I now only take one omeprezole a day and since I have been on this diet I don’t get any ill effects, like heartburn and tummy upsets, which are linked also to the fact I have diverticular problems.
I have had a reacurance of my sciatic pain, which I take amitriptyline for, when I went to the doctors he increased those tablets, however I still get risidual pain sometimes.
It is so long since I have had this kind of pain I forgot that I couldn’t have ibuprofen! What makes it worse is my daughter is a pharmacist and is always telling what I should be doing!
It took me a while to get there but I did in the end!
Thanks again.
Christine

Well done Bill !, that weight loss is truly inspirational and you look a million bucks on it !. Well done for posting pics, they really add a sense of personality to the post, would it be worth continuing this thread ?, before and after shots !!

Okay so I ah e just watched game of thrones episode one series one.
Sean bean is in it.
Aryea is so young in it’d
Geoffrey needs a slap
Sansa is so young and innocent,
Bran was climbing.

Oh, me? I stepped on and off my box for the whole hour, drink water in the intervals and carried on. I took my fit bit off.
As well as 12,000 walking steps, as well as a bit of yoga.
Episode two Monday or Tuesday night.
Love luica
Xxxx

Glad you’re feeling better Christine b

Depends on you and how much weight you want to lose. I’ve just finished 28 weeks on 800 calories. Have lost 71 pounds, but still about another stone to lose so staying on the 800 calories.

Thank you guys, just as I suspected. I’ve googled them and you’re quite right, waste of money. I’ll stick with what works !!

I’ve no direct experience but I smell a rip off too.

Lucky it’s something everyone needs to realise that two of us can stand side by side and eat exactly the same and one person will lose more than the other. No point being annoyed by it we need to accept we are all different and my body simply does it slower but that’s ok, it means I will be here cheering everyone on and that in itself is great fun! You are right it might slow a bit but many people here still lose steadily even after months on the plan! There will definitely be a week eventually where you don’t lose for one or two weeks it seems to happen to everyone, but starts again soon enough! keep measuring to check for the inches coming off on those weeks – our bodies are strange things!

As for the chinese Janey you enjoy it! We sometimes still have an indian takeaway here, I choose a chicken main and accept there will be carbs in the sauce and skip the rice and naan completely. Compromise 🙂

Thanks Izzy, I’m shocked at how quick it’s coming off tbh but I’ll take it gladly!! It will slow down no doubt so I’m looking at this as my head start for those weeks I’m going to be pulling my hair out. I’m enjoying it too, hubby and I were just discussing what we’d do ‘after’ and I said I couldn’t see me going back to eating all those carbs again. I’ve got a long way to go anyway before I’m anywhere near done but I feel much healthier than I have in ages. I’m sleeping better, waking nice and early, not falling asleep in the day (now carb flu has passed!). Just to think 3 weeks ago I was heading for 18 stone, today I’m 2lbs off being 15 stone something. Madness. But not as mad as…

…correct Janey. Definitely a chickpea wrap short of a low carb picnic, that one. Enjoy your treat, I would! Chinese hall pass today, back to the old routine tomorrow. Simples. Have a prawn ball for me… 😁

ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES

I had a long bout of anti-inflammatories some years ago – I was on them pretty much for a year or so.

It’s usually recommended to take a special pill designed to counteract the known effects of anti-inflamm on the stomach. There are several available – they usually seem to end win “azole”. The ones I take are “Omeprazole”. I think they are only available on prescription but I think they’re fairly cheap, so I don’t think any doctor would feel the strain on the drugs budget.

You take this pill an hour or so prior to your first anti-inflam of the day, and then do make sure that you take the anti-inflam with food – not on it’s own.

Obviously I am a pure layman, and this should all be checked with a doctor first, but that’s what I’ve been told, and stuck to.

It’s worked pretty well for me and setbacks were minimal – any heartburn/indigestion I suffered was usally traceable to badly chosen food. At the end of the year I was having to be pretty careful what bread I ate – rye seemed to be about the best. I also couldn’t handle bananas. However, years on from then, my digestion has pretty much recovered.

Hope that helps.

John

Lynne,

Thanks for setting this up.

I hope to join in legitimately fairly soon. 45lbs gone so far and just 6 to go.
My hill-climbing on the bike has improved dramatically as the power/weight ratio shifts in my favour.

The monthly weigh in will help immensely to keep me focussed.

Onwards & downwards (Have to think of a new signing off line when target is reached as the “downwards” bit won’t apply

John

I believe that Raspberry Ketones have nothing to do with either raspberries (the tablets are made via an industrial process) or Ketosis.

There is some research – you can google it – but these things are not connected with the ketosis your body gets into when you are eating low carb.

I gather they are a dietary supplement some people try in the hopes of miraculous weight loss.

I think you are probably right in that they are another expensive rip-off.

My recommendation is stick with the BSD which will work, and has a good scientific basis to it. 🙂

Hi all,

I have a question here for the great people on this forum ?. My wife and I are doing really well on the new way of life, but she happened to mention that someone had told her about ‘Rasberry Ketone’ tablets and how they have given great results when used alongside this plan ?. I know that reducing carbs puts your body into a Ketosis state anyway, but have any of you heard if these tablets could assist, or are they just another expensive diet rip off ? Many thanks

That is up to you. Many members here have continued on 800 for many more weeks with great results, others choose to move to 5 day 2 day, others move to just a mediterranean diet, all depending on how much they still want to lose. I still have a lot of weight to lose so after 8 weeks I began to have 1 or 2 days per week where I allow more calories but still stay lower carb. You will get a feel for what you want during the 8 weeks.

All I’m saying to that Paltrow thread is OMG 😳 That woman is a lunatic. Talk about ‘ disrupting flora’. Anyway I am in a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown after a lovely day. Have just tried to limit damage by having a very small amount rice instead of hoovering it all up! I think my stomach may pay me back for this!

Back on the straight and narrow tomorrow…

Well I made my crackers, then the desire to go buy loft flooring was just too great to resist so I did, whilst browsing the DIY store I came across two friends and ended up chatting for a bit and they helped me get the stuff in my car which was great. By the time I got home it was too late to make katsu curry so I made the family pasta bake. I think I might just have soup. It is such a great standby on this diet to have a few different soups all frozen so anytime I am at a loss for what to have or too lazy to cook I can just lift one out and throw it in the microwave. I made so much I haven’t had to make more for weeks lol. I guess I might need to make a new batch next weekend though.

I’m hoping to make a start on the loft tonight but it might be too noisy when my son is in bed. I should be able to get an hour done here and there as my husband is on earlies this week so will be home in the evenings, and he is off on Sunday. I might ask him to take our son out if it is a nice day so I can get on without interruptions but we will see. Either way my little dream is in motion! Too excited!!!

Hi everyone, after the 8th week is finished what happens then do you continue or are calories upped?
Thanks

yes please do post your own I love to have mexican food when we eat out 🙂

Aside from using cabbage or lettuce as wraps for fajitas I’m afraid I have no idea although we do add chilli to almost everything.

well done for resisting the days temptations, and wow on the weightloss! Mine is much slower I’ve lost around the same as you but over a much longer time. I don’t mind though as I like the food and I’m enjoying myself 🙂 and so long as it keeps coming off I don’t really care if it takes a while now.

Out of all the email I get I reckon I actually read about 5% of them lol

Lynne

This is an excellent idea hopefully I will be there soon.

I have just finished week 16 and have lost 40lbs, I only have 10lbs to go to reach my target.

I no longer take any medication for diabetes, blood pressure or cholesterol with my GP’s approval he was extremely impressed when I saw him this week.

I feel fantastic, alert and alive I walk everywhere instead of jumping in the car. The guys in work keep telling me how great I am looking !!!! Lol I am old enough to be there granny but it does make you feel good.

Getting my packed lunch ready for tomorrow going to Wimbledon so have all my BSD food and water ready.

Thank You Spcox!
These are very helpful tips. I am wondering when you exercise? Is it best for you in the pm? or am? I know I would do best with both. Hitt training alternating with strength in am (10-15 minute wake up calls!) and walking in pm

I lost 10 lbs my first week, and although following the program- gained a pound overnight to begin week 2. What I did differently though- is a had about 140 calories left after an early dinner (finished eating about 430 pm) and decided to have a chocolate whey protein shake with 140 calls at about 700pm. I also walked about 30 mins in the pm and thought things would be OK- well- they were not! So I wonder about 2 things as a result to improve upon towards fast weight loss success:
1) keeping my eating window at about 8hours and fasting window at 16 hours may help- no pm snacking!

2) too much protein. I am eating normal healthy food which has plenty of protein, and the whey protein shakes push me way over the top of my needs. I read from Micheal’s first book (The fast diet) today that we require about 50 grams of protein, and I had 2 shakes yesterday which each had 25 grams of protein- and then had a high protein plough man’s lunch also, and fish and shrimp with dinner. So I topped out at 100 grams of protein- so I am going to work towards 50 grams protein, 30 grams carb or less, and more fat to make up the difference- & see how that goes

I don’t know if these will work yet- but I am going to give it a try and give you a report in a few days 🙂

Hi Lynne, and Judith,
I have had an ok day today with my tum, a bit of heartburn, which is definitely due to the anti-inflammatory tablets I took for my back pain!
I have also felt OK generally, still aching, however that could be the left over ache from the sciatic problem I’ve had for over 40 years, so I think I’m over the hill and on the right road to recovery, I certainly feel a lot better, thank you for your help and concern.
Christine

Hi LindaA,
I have had a chance to read the article last night, it made for very interesting reading, I am looking forward to seeing how the recipes for low carb food stack up against the bsd recipes!
I think anything that helps us keep the carbs and calories down, therefore ensuring weight loss can’t be a bad thing.
Hope you are doing ok on the weight loss?
Christine

Hi Izzy 😊 Just back from a lovely day out in the sunshine and I resisted everything, yay me.

It’s true. I don’t follow celeb culture but I got wind of this one… http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/gwyneth-paltrow-scorned-for-suggesting-women-steam-clean-their-vaginas-10012004.html

I will open any email that has the words ‘Gwyneth’ and ‘scorn/scorned’ in the same sentence. On principle 😉

And I’m another pound down! Day 1 of week 4 and 22lbs lighter!! Woop!

Thanks! Yeah I figured no one had any recipes. Guess I will be the first to post my own. I did get a few ideas from pintrest and I modified some recipes of my own to fit the diet.

I hit the 6 week mark yesterday and was pleased to see the back of a difficult week. It was year end at work, the pressure was huge and it was very stressful, I had a week of not sleeping well and the carb cravings came back because I was so tired. I had a couple of days of not eating very well, not massively bad but not great either. My weight loss is 21lbs, 4 inches off my waist the first week but nothing since which I’m finding frustrating! I’m back on track again now but wondered how others cope with tiredness and carb cravings?

What a transformation and inspiration, well done Bill 🙂

Fantastic results Emma. Onwards and upwards.

Hi all,
My husband and I started last Monday. I have really enjoyed the menu planning and today we tried Doodles for the first time:)
This morning was our weigh in, the hubby lost 9lbs and 1.5 inches ( T2) and myself 6lbs and 1 inch(Menopausal) well happy with the 1st weeks results and have enjoyed the food too. Drinking 2/3 litres of water a day and not feeling hungry but definately have more energy and no bloating ! Onwards and downwards!
Keep it up all your guys and girls
xxxxxx

It’s great to hear how those who have already started are getting on.

LindaOz, I have a fitbit One which is a tiny one you can clip on a waistband or bra. They seem accurate and are really good if you like stats, plus they can nag you with notifications. If you just want to log steps then a cheap pedometer is fine. Which reminds me, I think I’ll dig my fitbit out and charge it up for tomorrow!

Hi Mantishugo, I don’t think it’s an unusual reaction, maybe it’s a way for your body to release subliminal tension. Sometimes we get so used to the presence of stress in our life that it almost becomes a normal feeling and we stop recognising it. I find meditation helps to remove that conscious barrier and helps expel stubborn negative energy. At my most difficult times I often found a good cry was therapeutic.

I hope the mermaid tail turns out the way I imagine it 🙂 I still keep finding new ideas for my loft and other things I want to create, my inner creative is certainly escaping and I’m not trying to stop her!

I’ve had fage yoghurt and strawberries for breakfast, a concoction fried up together including bacon, onion, courgetti and tomatoes for lunch and it is going to be Katsu curry for dinner.

I didn’t get around to making crackers yet this weekend so that is my job for this afternoon.

My daughters painting kit has arrived but as she is out with a friend she doesn’t know about it yet, I do hope she likes it. I had a proper look in and it has lots there to enjoy – a gift i would have loved!

I can’t remember if I mentioned before but I’ve noticed in recent weeks that I think I walk a bit faster, and today I’ve noticed it’s easier to cross my legs. lol. small triumphs. Scales show 1/2 lb down today so I’m hoping it will move a bit more by Tuesday. Regardless I can’t remember any of the normal diets being able to lose weight so consistently for so long even though I’m slower than most.

I reckon another half stone will open my wardrobe a little. A few things I tried on the other day fit again and many of them will fit within 7 lb’s I think. I have plenty further down in the pile for when I get smaller still, which I know I will it’s only a matter of time.

Have a nice Sunday everyone, pity tomorrow is Monday!

I’m having a sudden desire to go and get the loft flooring again… it comes in waves!

Hey Seadog and Starcyl, thank you for the kind words. I’m planning to trial run a couple of BSD recipes this week as I’m really curious what courgetti and cauli rice are like. I’ve also put Fage Greek yogurt on the shopping list. I’m looking forward to trying all these new wonderful things 🙂

You could also add a salad (either before or after your main meal) with some cheese. We have baby spinach leaves with some feta cheese, which is very tasty – add a little olive oil and perhaps some balsamic? Yum

can’t wait to join 🙂

Thanks. Never thought about adding a desert.

The sun is shining and I have had a walk. Just over 5000 steps.
Will walk more later.
Been into Bon marche to try on size 12…. Nope not there yet.

So, I have decided to watch game of throne from the beginning,and climb on and off my step. Like a plastic box.
For an hour each night.
Anyone want to join me, 6 series, an hour at a time? In the evenings.
You can pick your own to programme.
During the commercials, have a drink of water.

Love Lucia
Xxxx

Hoorah Switzerland! Da iawn! I am really an Essex girl, but lived and worked in Wales for many years and recently started learning the language. Well, it seemed polite to do so. At least I can pronounce the place names and sing the national anthem now!

And the wildlife in your garden sounds amazing, I will look them up too. I’m glad I don’t have to worry about red belly black snakes though. I get scared by some of the slugs!

Have a good day everyone.

Hi there, well done on managing your first week and on your loss!

If you only ate 800 calories of high carb sugar filled processed food then your blood sugars would still be high, if my understanding is correct. It is a combination of less carbs and the fast weight loss that helps the blood sugars to lower quickly.

As for moving on and upping calories, I’ve been doing this over 10 weeks now and most days I keep my calories at 800 but allow a few days of a bit more. A bit of extra cheese with a meal, or a bigger portion of meat, perhaps a pudding sometimes of berries and cream, a snack of nuts.

Hello everyone.

I’ve been following the 800 diet for a week now and really happy with it. Weight is down 6 lb, fasting bloods in the normal range and blood pressure coming down to. I thought I would struggle as I’ve had bad reactions to being hungry all my life but its been fine and the food has been great.

I’ve enjoyed reading the various posts on the forum and have found them helpful. I now have a few questions that I hope some of you lovely people will be able to answer:

Is my fasting sugars in teh normal range only because I’m eating so little calories or carbs?

Has anyone moved from the 800 to the med diet successfully and could they share a bit how they did it? I’m struggling with this, for example for tea last night I had fajitas without the wrap, it was lovely and came in at 320 calories, but once off the diet how do I turn it into a 500 calorie meal without adding the wrap?

Thanks for the encouragement – am really looking forward to next big target – 8 weeks in. I think the view seems to be from nutritionists that it takes around two months for the changes in our diets and habits to embed fully, so I hope that by the end of July, it will all be the new normal.

Luckily, over the past couple of years, I’ve acquired several really nice Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cooks, and once you leave out the flatbread/pitta/couscous, it’s really easy to eat very healthily. A lot of fish, chicken and occasional lamb, a lot of salads and my favourite, anything with aubergine!

Hi everyone. So for yesterday
Tuna mayonaise iceberg wrap (using the leaf as a wrap), Apple and cheddar cheese, pea, red pepper, and onion omelette.
I did my back in yesterday so was dependent on my family for making me food. On the plus side I got to watch Wimbledon all day. I was worried about whether the lack of exercise would have an effect on the weight loss so hobbled on the scales this morning and another half pound down this morning. That’s 5lbs in 4 days. I know it’s said to be mainly water in the first week but it sure feels good.
Glad to hear you’re feeling better Seadog and good luck to all the starters.

Hi Cherrianne, I have been on for 6 weeks.Except for this rising FBS.. other pre and post meal BS are perfectly normal. Best Regards

Well done Babs, and travel safely to the uk! I’m sure after 8 weeks on the BSD you are well and truly ‘in the zone’ and will manage food- and weight wise without needing scales or calorie checkers 😆

I’m also on the final day and we are off to London with the kids for a day out. Dinner in Chinatown is on the cards and while I will try to be good I’m not going to beat myself up if I digress a little. This is my reward for the successful 8 weeks!