Been out of the loop for a while now and wanting to get back to ‘normal’ and start dropping pounds again. Sorry to have been out of contact for so long, but it was good to have a bit of a tech detox for a while, so I hope you will forgive me for not keeping in touch as before.

So anyway, I can report that after 10 weeks away, I arrive back to find I have gained 2.8lb – not a result to be sniffed at really and I’m quietly quite chuffed. Usually on just a short break, I can expect to pile on anything from 4lb up so 2.8 in 10wks is pretty good. Daily use of ketosticks has been a huge help and indeed, was my only indication while I was away, as to how I was doing – well that, and making sure I could get the waist band on my red cut-offs done up for the duration. Obviously there were days when I was out of ketosis, but the majority showed a positive result, even if it was only very low. Interestingly, I found that if I cut back the carbs too hard, the result was not as strong as on the days I was not a stringent.

Now I am home, my plan is to begin on the Fast 800 again, starting today. My intention is to stick as closely to 800cals a day as possible, but not to panic if I’m a bit over. However, I’ll be keeping a close eye on the carbs though and will continue to use the ketosticks and weigh daily. If I could drop another 14lb I’d be more than happy.

I haven’t had time to check the other forum threads yet, but hope everyone is doing well – captainlynn, Janet1973, hashimoto, Bill and all the old crew. Hopefully I will find your news as I begin to catch up with the forum again. Looking forward to catching up on things.

Hi Captainlynne,
Well done for continuing to eat healthy on holiday, I’ll use you as my inspiration!!
I am very much an emotional eater and a if I’m standing and just happen to nibble on something it doesn’t count kind of an eater, so I’m trying to be really aware of food as nourishment for my body not as a treat or as just something to do.
My goal is to do BSD800 for 8 weeks and then continue on a low carb diet I guess for life!!
Wish me luck 😉

Thanks for your welcome Igorasusual! Day 1 has gone fine food wise and although I missed my before work exercise, I made sure I did an hour when I came home from work. I am interested to learn more about ketosis, so plan to look at the app you recommended. I have a little straight skirt and some jeans that I plan to use as my guide, but I will follow your advise and measure myself. Thanks for your encouraging response. 🙂

Two weeks down,

feeling good.

Did my measurements last night;
101.5Kg (down from 112Kg)
45.5 waist (down from 48in – around the belly button)

so happy with these results.
I dont measure it but around my hips has shrunk as well, my golfing trousers, previously tight, are sliding off me, and i have had to start wearing a belt again!!!!

As mentioned in other threads, I have had a load of unused leftover veg, so made a massive veg soup last night, going to eat that for lunch this week, although i cant calorie count, i dont imagine it will be highly calorific as there is nothing but veg and stock in there. Later int he week I am going to make a weeks worth of the Spanish Chickpea and Chorizo Soup, that way im not spending a fortune on food, and still sticking to the diet.

Basiclly going to have Bircher or Scrambled eggs for breakfast, soup for lunch, and then Veg curry or Frittata for tea. that will use everyhtingi have left, ready for me to start the cycle again.

with the exception of my back hurting (which may be a symptom of the change in my core muscles) I feel absolutely great, Im sleeping really well, i dont get poor circulation in my hands!!!!

excited for the next 6 weeks

JK

Hi Nettle and captainlynne
Love the idea of tango shoes….mmm….red. Sounds great.Think I would hobble if they were too high!!!
(I did do Salsa a few years ago but the OH ran out of enthusiasm. Think he did really well to try it at all tbh).
What about ballet flats?
Have started an adult ballet class as a complete newbie and found the shoes remarkably comfy.
Bought some to wear with jeans and I really like them.

Great that we all feel so positive about this diet and can manage to maintain the basic principles even when we go away.
It is really a life-changer that we can continue to follow.

What is not to like about being able to climb summits and have more energy? Well done Nettle.
Keep on inspiring captainlynne.
Shouldn’t really be on here as I am officially on Week 21 but I am 4lbs off my healthy weight. As of now my goal is Week 23!

I weighed this morning. Beginning of week 6. A few ounces more than Friday morning, at which I was pleased about (yes honestly!) had friends for the weekend and didn’t eat very strictly. So could have been far worse. I think the best thing is I can’t eat as much as I used to and feel quite ill if it’s too much wrong foods. A good cut off point!
1lb to go to a healthy BMI. I can hardly believe it! And my mum is melting! I still have a bit more to lose before I get to where I want but the results are encouraging.

Hi Nettle

No shoes for me today. Waiting in for 2 deliveries – both due between 7am and 9pm😱 Now 9.30am Monday morning.

I agree, this is both a revelation and a revolution! It’s doable, achievable and sustainable. I started this saying that I’m my own lab rat – treating it as an experiment, logging my results carefully.

Now, even when away from my comfort blankets of scales (both bathroom and kitchen) and familiar foods, I’ve found it is possible to maintain the BSD principles. On holiday it can lead to ‘interesting’ situations, but also interesting conversations.

I’ve just booked flights to go back to Italy at the end of October. My friends have seen what I can and can’t eat so they’re used to it now (and to explaining to others – my Italian isn’t up to that!). wasnt going back until next year, but they’re feeling guilty because their dachshund has been diagnosed with liver cancer and they’re blaming themselves. The more often I go, it helps my Italian and maintains their English – win for both sides😃

L

Lots to update since my last weigh in on the 6th June. First of all I checked my height properly and I’m taller than I thought, so I’ve updated my BMI’s on my profile and my ultimate goal has shifted slightly. I also saw the doctor at the beginning of the month and have been taken off all blood pressure meds, which is a big relief.

I was on BSD800 up until the 9th June, then went on holiday on the 10th. While i tried to be good, it didn’t last long and I indulged most of the time there. I didn’t regret it as it was a holiday, but the scales certainly showed what had happened, my weight on the 18th June was a whopping 94.3kg, a massive 4.5kg more than when i left. I was back on BSD800 and by Monday morning (20th) my weight had dropped to 92kg, still above my pre holiday weight, but dropping quickly, so I’m guessing mainly water retention.

On to today, a full week completed of BSD800 and here are the results:

27th June 2016 – 87.9kg – 194lbs – 13st 12lbs – BMI 26.7
Weekly loss 4.1kg – 9.0lbs – Looks like still a lot of water retention, and the expectation is that the weight loss will slow down moving forward.

Loss so far:
Since June 2014 – 52.7kg – 116lbs – 8st 4lbs
Since 1st March 2016 – 35.9kg – 79.1lbs – 5st 9lbs
Since 4th April 2016 (beginning of BSD800) – 22.6kg – 49.8lbs – 3st 8lbs

Current target – 82kg – 181lbs – 12st 13lbs – BMI 24.9 – This will take me into the healthy BMI range for the first time since i was a child.

Hi Switzerland
Really pleased you are still with me on the old exercise bandwagon. Great that you are still aiming for the !0,000 steps daily.
Two of my so-called exercise buddies seem to have turned off their Fitbits so I can now assume I only have 1 friend!

Bit of a pity as yesterday I had bragging rights to doing a 14 mile charity walk through rain and mud.
Found it very hard going for the last 5 miles and used my umbrella as a walking stick.
Feel fine this morning and didn’t flinch when OH mentioned that we would find it easier next year!!

Please don’t give up on the exercise everyone.
Honestly it makes you feel better. All those endomorphins flying about 🙂

Hi Captainlynne
Monday night here, I feel good because I did the mountain again today, its a low one but to celebrate my first summit a month ago I did it again. It’s great to feel this way with so much energy. I used my sensible shoes.

Lost 13kg so far, first goal was to do another 3kg then 5:2 however if I go another 5 I will be in the ordinary weight band. I think I grew through that aged 12!

Isn’t this a revelation if not a revolution? I am not diabetic but thyroid and adrenals out of whack for a decade, now they aren’t, not seen the results on paper yet but just feeling alive again will do it thanks. The feeling of confidence that this will stick is gold.

I am a retired nurse, for some years I was a health educator responsible for teaching general practices the latest updates. I said to hubby yesterday that I reckon we will live long enough to see this BSD get the credit and kudos it deserves.

Have a great day in those nifty sounding black courts.

N

Well, I have been rubbish about posting my progress, last week was pants, only lost 1/2 lb , most disappointing. D is shedding the pounds at a rate of knots and is unbearably pleased with himself and STILL CHEATING! Anyone would think this was his idea. I think we are on week 5, which just goes to show how easy it has been. I have not got suddenly and ravenously hungry like I used to do and am finding my appetite satisfied when I eat.
I am taking a photo of myself every 4 weeks in my birthday suit for comparison and can see changes already which is most encouraging. Still got a long way to go but I’m sure we will both get there, one of us considerably faster than the other it would seem. Hmmmm, not that I’m jealous or anything.
JCH187 how are you doing, hope it’s going well?

Hi Julie13

This works. I’m 27 weeks in and still losing weight. I echo everything Igorasusual says. Also, some of have to keep our carb intake really low, while others can cope with more.

I’m just back from a holiday in Italy and even lost 2 pounds during the holiday. I stayed with friends and we ate out several times. Calorie counting wasn’t possible but I stuck with the low-carb Mediterranean style of eating as well as watching portion sizes. Hope this helps.

BEETROOT FELAFELS, CHEESY SCONES, COURGETTE AND APPLE MUFFINS.

I found the FELAFEL mixture quite wet too, the second time I made them it was wetter, I think it depends on how moist the beetroot are, but you can always add some extra chickpeas and make some more felafels to take to work for lunch😀 I will definitely try them with carrot next time I make them.
I tried making the CHEESY SCONES from the book, DISASTER. I ended up with a pool of biscuit which went out for the birds and the cat enjoyed munching on. (She’s weird) The quantities for this recipe are not right. Then I made the courgette and apple muffins, much better. If you are craving something sweet these made with the addition of a little sweetener would be great, the coconut flour makes them macaroonish.

Hi Nettle

Thanks for the offer. I would love to wear them😃 Unfortunately high heels give me vertigo 😱 And knowing me, I’d fall off them and break my ankle😱 But seeing them on the shelf would make me smile too.

Seriously, since I hurt my back a couple of years ago, high heels (up to 2 – 2.5 ins) seem a distant memory. I seem to have turned into a flat shoes type of girl 😳 Perhaps I need to try again now I’ve lost so much weight! Work dictates plain black cort shoes (a rare breed!) but perhaps a wedge heel might work better for casual. You’ve got me thinking N. 😃

Great results. How much have you lost now? Do you have much to lose?

The lady tomorrow is a ‘health educator’ coming to talk to my ladies’ group. We cancelled once because of bad weather, then she cancelled because she was ill (!) so hopefully it will go well tomorrow. She’s bringing colleagues to lead a ‘chair exercise’ session. If she wants someone to talk about the BSD guess who’ll volunteer! As long as I can fit it in with work. When I saw her early this year I’d just started the BSD and she was interested, but now she can see the results – and that it is sustainable. Need to be a bit diplomatic though, because she knows the diabetes nurse I see. I’ll let you know what she says tomorrow. 😃

I found the petition page but couldn’t sign it as my tablet said that page didn’t exist. I will try later on the big computer.

Everything seems really positive in your world Izzy, its uplifting to read your blog! I can concer on the stay home and do crafting rather than work, welcome to my post retirement world! It has much to recommend it,

What sort of writing do you do?

Good Morning lovelies 🙂

I was very lucky not to sleep in this morning, I thought I set my main alarm but I didn’t and as my back up alarm on my mobile went off the battery died so I only had a few moments of music lol. However I’m up and breakfasted and lunch is made for myself and my son so no harm done. Usually my mobile is plugged in over night but I had gone to bed without the charger and thought it would be ok!

For the next 3 nights my husband will be on late shifts so I will hardly see him, but it does mean that as I’m here on my own with nothing else to do I can focus on my projects. I think I’m going to have a quick look in the loft to remind myself what it is like up there so I can see what I am going to need to do to use the space. It won’t need to be pretty and will stay loft like.

I’m also going to try to write a chapter or two, continue my painting and begin my first customising project. I have 2 in mind at the moment, well 3 but 2 involve the same items. I need to start using my creativity now that I have it back. I have missed it so!

The great thing about having so many projects and ideas and none of them expected by anyone but me is that I can flit around. I can do bits of each or concentrate on one thing. If I can’t think of the words for writing I can put it down and paint instead etc. No pressure, no deadlines, no limits. Just my own freedom of expression and escapism.

I’m far too busy for this ‘going to work’ nonsense, haha I wish I could stay home all day and craft/write – my ultimate dream.

Hi again Marsie. I am in Success, down the Kwinana Freeway 20 minutes. My email is sooshie22@bigpond.com. Would love to have a local buddie if you feel like chatting.

Hello to all of those in fast 800.
I have been diagnosed as insulin resistant with blood sugar in the pre-diabetic range. I have lost 8kg’s by following a low GI diet and regular exercise which is just the beginning. Already my blood sugar has improved but I still have significant cm’s to erase as well as kg’s to lose. My doctor described me as deceiving as I am tall but my waist tells a different story, in a nutshell she said I was abdominally obese…OUCH! Painful but true. No point having a great set of legs if you don’t have the ABS to match!! LOL. However, I do know this is not a laughing matter. My father is an insulin dependent type 1 diabetic after having been type 2. You wouldn’t classify him as obese or overweight but he is slowly going blind and has poor circulation. I seem to take after him being an apple type body shape and if I don’t get my waistline under control I will be facing the same health issues down the track. I have managed to reduce my waistline which has pleased my GP but after having read Dr. Moseley’s book I believe i will become even more successful at whittling down my belly. My GP has been great in allowing me to tackle this without rushing to put me on medication. I have my next blood test and weight check in 4 weeks and will commit to the plan to prove that it can work. I have to admit I was shocked when I stepped on the scale but more shocked and concerned by my blood sugar results. Already others have noticed an improvement but at least I can now use my blood sugar as an excuse to avoid treats handed out at morning tea. People seem to take you more seriously if you say…no thank you I have high blood sugar, instead of I am trying to be good. When you rephrase it as a blood sugar issue then very rarely does someone say go on just have one. funny that isn’t it? Diet sabotage!
I am now planning my assault on the fast 800. I rationalized that if i joined the forums then it would certainly make me accountable and motivated. One day at a time, it seems a little daunting but seeing I have never been a breakfast person. I plan to do two meals and a snack if need be based on the low GI principles I have been following with real food, fresh and in season. I have already tried the 5:2 approach and found it easier than I imagined. My priority is melting away my belly fat and getting back into my jeans instead of jeggings, lol, nothing like a bit of elastic to keep one in denial. We are all pretty big foodies in my family as my sister is a chef and my mum an awesome cook so I am happy to share recipes as well. Thank you for reading.
Cheers from Australia.

Thanks Sandie.

Hi hashimoto,
I’m unable to sign your petition as I live abroad. Haven’t heard from you in some time. How are you going?

Hi Bill1954,
How was your holiday? More importantly, how did your BSD fit into it?
Knowing how the BSD fitted in with your plans would be interesting for those of us dreaming of getting away on holidays.
I hope your health has stabilised/improved.

I continue to walk daily and have ditched inside exercise (for now). Even on wet days I’m trying to get out. I find it’s easier to reach
10 000steps when I’m outside and I feel more positive.

Hee hee no I don’t think you need to worry about me. I feel I have learned some degree of control that I didn’t previously have! I’ll keep moving forward hopefully in every way 🙂 I feel like I’m on a roll!

Yay for clothes getting too big!

I know that difficult days are not so far behind me, I don’t need to go too far back to find some hard days in my diary. However right now I just feel like everything is right and I could achieve pretty much anything I want to. I’ve missed this feeling – the strength and lust for life. I’m not sure how long it’s been missing when I think of it… I wasn’t sure I could have it back.

I know difficult days will come and go, but this shows me that even if I lose this feeling, I can get it back again.

There are so many things I want to do now, my only problem is time! For the moment though it is time for sleep. Sweet dreams Happy, and all x

Thankyou Switzerland 🙂

Really love reading everyones positives!

Hi Captainlynne

I have something you can borrow to up the BMI a tad. Tango shoes, lovely red and black, strappy, heeled, tango shoes. A few weeks back I shared with a mate that I’d like to learn Latin dance again, last seen doing the cha-cha-cha in 1969. She gave me her tango shoes to use as a goal. I smile every time I pass them on the shelf. You are free to use them to boost the height anytime.

Week 16 half way through and I still feel great, weight is coming off at an average 1kg (2.2lbs) a week slow but sure, it is winter where I live but I am not having a problem wanting any extra food. Muffin top a bit stubborn if you have any tips for that I’m sure you could sell them at a profit. 😀 So far the best improvement seen is when I lie down flat….

Looking forward to your report on Tuesday’s meeting.
N

Welcome Julie13, I’m sure the BSD will work for you!

Measure as well as weigh, have some clothes to test yourself with, and focus on keeping the “good” carbs low as well as eating good fats to fill you up, and protein. And drink, drink, drink.

Very best of luck – keep us posted! 🙂

1. Relishing this new way of eating and how healthy I’m starting to feel
2. My nieces laughter as they play in the sunshine
3. Having the day off tomorrow

Hi Igorasusal and Sydneygirl,
Your posts I am hoping are the encouragement I need. I am the same height but weigh about 11,4. I have been exploring paleo for about 12mths and had got down to 10,3 last year. Had a bit of a medical scare which ended up with surgery and some recuperation time. I am so cross with myself as managed to stay in the 10s post surgery without any exercise and then kind of fell into a ‘I’m well, why not eat faze’! As a bit of a post health medical scare reaction my hubby and I are splurging and going on hols to Italy and Greece and I really don’t want to be looking at all those awful ‘did I really look like that’ photos after our hols. I bought the BDS book about a month ago, and just haven’t committed myself to the diet yet. So today is the day as we actually now go in 8 weeks!
Hope your going well with the last 5lbs Igorasusal and I would love to hear how your going Sydneygirl.
🙂

Hey Lucia

Am on week 5 now I’m the one who doesn’t weigh or measure .. Me not the food.! It feels like the time has gone so quickly but at the moment I think I’m most grateful to MM for

Feeling like I am in control of the food not the mighty food in control of me I def was a carb and sugar addict

Secondly am going on hols next week and ordered a few clothes online and had to send them back for a smaller size.. Yeh.

Am off to the eye clinic tomorrow for a check up on the op I had for steroid induced glaucoma. I so want them to say it’s ok to have the cataract removed.

Ooh and thirdly the treadmill walking is going good still red faced but as you say the fat is melting in the sweat!!

1. Reading that Izzy’s feeling better.
2. Being in control of what I eat.
3. Waking and listening to the rain on the roof.

I am aware of what I’m eating, rather than some auto-pilot carb addiction driven fog.
There’s room in my life for de-cluttering more than my diet – the back sheds are looking fabulous.
It’s really nice NOT to be hungry all of the time.
A renewed love of walking – there’s something about the sun, fresh air and nature that’s wonderful.
I feel healthier.

Hi Lucia,
Best wishes for ‘back to work Monday’.

So let me have a couple positive thoughts so far….

1. Health is better
2. Black trousers now let me breathe instead of holding my breath for 8 hours
3. Better frame of mind
4. Enjoying little things , especially having a bath and my hips don’t cause a dam so the hot water can now go all the way around me.
5. Able to walk for a few hours
6. With walking able to enjoy the smell of privit hedges, white flowers blossoming now.
7. With walking able to listen to birdies singing their heads off
8. With walking able to enjoy the weather, sun on my face or puddles to splash
9. Meeting loads of new friends here.
10. When I ask, does my bum look big in these trousers, it is a question, I no longer know the answer. Previously I knew my blubber made me look big, no, HUGE in the trousers.

Thank you Michael.

Any one else grateful for BS 800.

Love Lucia
Xxxx

Hi GillyD
I finally got around to recreating the Strikes burger with cottage cheese and a peach (well, peach slices, that was all I could find in Sainsbury’s)
It’s actually quite a good combination – I’m not using relish or sauces because of calories and carbs, so the peach is a relatively BSD friendly way or recreating the sweetness and texture of a relish – worth repeating (and there’s five more mini hamburgers sitting in the freezer!)

I had it with french beans, tomatoes and spinach instead of the fries and coleslaw!

Thanks for coming back so quickly. Wow, seems like you are doing really well. Congratulations for a brilliant result.
And I’m interested to hear you RLS seems under control, even thought your calorie intake has gone up. I’ve tried magnesium supplements in the past to no noticeable effect. Also iron. And I do a fair bit of walking, with a couple of dogs. Oh well, perhaps it’s a one off!
Good luck with the future, sounds like you have it nailed.

Phew!! I feel better now Izzy and won’t worry about you. I know we have worked so hard to get here! 😍
We are going walking today around a park and I will do the exercise bike also.
I am wearing my way too big new shirt I bought a month ago cuz it’s super cool
being gauze material. It literally wraps 1.5 times around me! Or more! It has dolman sleeves so I will take it I after today.
Hugs girlfriend!
💜

I second the call for more fat, it does seem to be the secret behind this diet being so enjoyable compared to the rest, as it kills the feelings of hunger. Choose full fat yoghurt to have with berries, cream or milk in your coffee, and full fat cheese for protein, or oily fish, although it seems so alien to most of us who have been told for years it is the villain, it really is key.

If you really can’t face those get to love avocado’s and have lots with your salads. Good luck on your journey, you may find yourself appreciating food a lot more down the line, and wanting to experiment with flavours, that has certainly happened for me.

Hi Bissell

My RLS seems to have calmed right down, however, I’m on week 16 and have only just entered the healthy BMI bracket this weekend 🍾

I stopped calorie counting last week and so far so good, that said I’ve also started to take magnesium supplements as I also started to get really bad night cramps in my calf muscles…these apparently also work on RLS so maybe they’re helping.

I’m also walking 15 mile every Sunday or going out on the bike. Hopefully it’s a combination of it all but guess I’ll know more in the next few weeks.

I feel the love and good intent Happy 🙂

I’m not too worried because I know the rest of what I eat is good. Friday was a special day and won’t happen often. A day out with the kids and a single ice cream won’t happen often either. Well the days out will happen but not the ice cream!

I’ll be having my roast chicken soon with cauliflower and carrot and I’d rather go a little over calories than miss the nutrients there. It is one of the things I never liked about weight watchers – you could live on chocolate really so long as you didn’t go over target there wasn’t really anything to ensure a healthy diet.

Monday to thursday will be normal 800 BSD and this weekend I stuck to 800 on Saturday as well so only 2 days over.

Hi Jandz 100. I realise you haven’t posted for a while, but I searched ‘restless leg syndrome’ and you came up! 😀
I’ve had this for years and was interested to see how, if at all, it was affected by the diet. I’ve just finished 8 weeks, lost 2 stone and am now officially ‘normal’. All of which is great. I’m now on the second day of 5:2, still low carbs but bigger portions, and my RLS has kicked in with avengence. In retrospect, it never went away but was better.
So I was interested in your experiences. Is it worse/better/the same? Any tips for managing it? I’m on pramiprexole and have been for years.

Thanks in advance!

Hi Izzy,
Ignore this if you want but I want to share that for 800 calories a day we have to be very careful to be eating the most nutritious foods and not empty calories. So please be careful how often you are including “treats” as your body needs all the nutrition possible on these few calories.
I have about 23 clients on the program now and several doctors are recommending it as well.
Just be careful as your higher protein and nutrition on this is what keeps you healthy and with a higher metabolism.
Although we could eat 800 cal and 50 carbs of treats those would not maintain our muscles and give us fuel at the best energy type our bodies need.

Said with love for you my friend across the waters. 💜

Today my main positive is a realisation that I think I am taking strides forward now in depression recovery.

I’m wearing a size 12 skirt I haven’t worn in years.

I like how I look and feel today.

I’m feeling more like my old self. Confident, able, strong!

In other news, I’m hatching a plan… I want to be able to set up my sewing machine and have craft stuff left out.

I might be able to do this by getting a pull down loft ladder and a fold up table that fits in the loft. I floored it about a year after I moved in and although there is some stuff up there it isn’t rammed with stuff. There is no natural light but I could get one of those craft daylight bulbs for up there, and it would be cold in the winter but we have a few electric heaters stashed that we keep for emergencies.

I’m quite handy and I know I can fit the loft ladder myself. I just need to have a look up there and decide if it’s do-able or if I’m kidding myself!

Recently I’m noticing many things about myself. My old survivor self is returning. I feel capable – of many things again whereas I had started to feel less able. I’m finding my brain full of ideas and solutions to things, as well as feeling confident of what I can do, and feeling like I have the energy to do it.

I have books to write, clothes to make and paintings to paint. A garden to sort out as well as my usual work/kids/husband/life.

I’m alive again, in ways I had lost. Growing back into the person I recognise, the person I wanted to be and used to feel like I was. She is different of course – changed by life experience, but no less worthy and no less able to take on the world!

I’m not attributing all of this to BSD, I’m saying I think I am healing from my depression. BSD will have played it’s part in helping me get here though. I know I’m probably not ‘cured’ but I’m getting there and I’m sure there will be days when everything seems unachievable again. I’m human, but I’m on the mend, and that is something to celebrate.

Hey Sciencemonkey it doesn’t really matter how you do this so long as you’re doing what works for you and your partner 🙂 I look forward to hearing your final results!

I had a small tub of ice cream today at the car rally. I could have had a cone and a flake but I thought no. I’m having a small treat and just the ice cream is enough. I’m currently sat at 560 calories for the day and 39g of carbs so I’m by no means a lost cause! Roast chicken and veg for dinner so at worst I won’t be much over. I’m happy I still feel in control. After Friday’s treats and today I know that although I’m allowing extras it is still within limits and not ‘off the wagon’

BSD has taught me to consider what I’m having and how much and how often. Tomorrow is Monday and I will be on 800 for the following 4 days.

I forgot to do that to the granola! But I still haven’t thrown it out either…

Hi Massie and welcome!

Whilst you don’t need to write down your calories, I would recommend something like MyFitnessPal, which helps you keep a note of what you’re doing. You do need to ensure that you eat ENOUGH calories, also.

If you need to do this BSD, then presumably you’ve got some issues you think could benefit from being sorted, so a bit of organisation will really help.

Hard boiled eggs are good for breakfast. Garden salad (do you mean just greens?) is also ok, but you do need some fat and protein with that, so you probably need meat or cheese with it. And protein and veggies (not the potatoes, or other roots of course) is also fine.

However, if you get MyFitnessPal, you can just enter what you’ve said, and see what calories you’re putting in. And, perhaps most importantly, what carbs. Because if you can keep the carbs under 50g per day (or less – I try to do 20g), then you will see results.

Once you’ve fought through this entry thing once, then you will know what you are doing.

The BSD does NEED fat – this is what fills you up and ISN”T BAD FOR YOU despite what we’ve all been told. So add milk to your coffee, full fat if you like, and add into your cals/carbs for the day.

I honestly would recommend that you get yourself sorted out, just at the start, because it will enable you to carry on and this will bring you success.

Good luck!

Hi, I was told, no more than two tsps a day, and that’s what I have. I can’t afford the fibro treatment, and tbh, I’m still not sure what causes it, my rhuematologist says PTSD, other causes given are, leaky gut, and lack of dopamine levels, if the cause could be nailed down, a cure would be found.

Well done faolan. What amount are you taking? I am on 25g per day and still having flatulence after several weeks! I will report in due course on whether internal fat is being reduced. On Fibro my wife suffers and is looking at a course of K Laser class 4 therapy. Our local practitioner claims a 90% cure rate, cost is £300 for the 12 treatment course. To find a local treatment centre 0845 528 0336 or http://www.klaser.co.uk.

Its been a tough week – but on the upside I had no bodies to bury and I didn’t need any bail money 🙂 Seriously though here’s how it went:

Monday Day 121 weight 9st 11lbs
Blood Sugar 8.3

Chose Aunties burial plot. She’s not dead – she’s in a Care Home and gave my mum the money for the plot around 5 years ago, but Mum has never got around to it. I’m getting her organised.

Tuesday Day 122 weight 9st 11lbs
Blood Sugar 9.3

Paid for Aunties burial plot and got the one behind for myself (I don’t like to think about death, but I feel happier knowing where my body will end up – I took out the 75 year option because I’m planning to live a long healthy life!)

Wednesday Day 123 weight 9st 11lbs
Blood Sugar 8.2

Bad day – oldie has been fighting in the Care Home – we are waiting for an emergency meeting with the Mental Health Team – last time we were due an emergency meeting (October 2015) it never happened ! Someone went into his room and they ended up on the floor with him standing over them threatening to stamp on them.

Gave my Mum a shower without either of us coming to blows.

Took my daughter to A & E – she has benign inter cranial hypertension and her eye had swollen up – so we thought her second shunt had failed – thankfully it was only conjunctivitis. Day ended around midnight.

Thursday Day 124 Weight 9st 12lbs
blood Sugar 7.4

Visited the crematorium – 30th Anniversary of Dad’s death and voted Leave. Went to bed thinking remain had won.

Friday Day 125 Weight 9st 11lbs
Blood Sugar 9.0

Seem to be the only calm one after election result , friends on Facebook are panicking like headless chickens.

Saturday Day 126 Weight 9st 11lbs (End of week 18) I’m taking longer than most
Blood Sugar 9.0

Sunday Day 127 Weight 9st 11lbs
Blood Sugar 9.3

Although things seem to be at a standstill weight and blood sugar at the moment, I seem to be getting more done. My cupboards are looking tidier and I am sorting out a lot of clothes that no longer fit me. Downside is I seem to be getting a lot of migraine-style headaches and stomach pains lately – I might have a chat with my Doctor to see if I need to adjust my Metformin to see if it makes any difference.

Thanks Marsie.
Some days are better than others. After 4 weeks I find I don’t crave sweet carbs as much but sometimes craving for salty snacks which is a huge change for me considering I ate a couple of cup cakes and other crap every day! Hubby feels hungry all the time but he has a lot more muscle mass than me and is quite active. Soup, boiled eggs and bean salads keep us both going. Being disabled doesnt help but so far so good.

Just want to expose that I am a) here and b) starting this 8 week program. I have a few challenges.

First I have never been on a “diet” so counting calories feels like writing down all my expenses and I know I start with very good intentions and suddenly unravel. To be honest I don’t care about food. Honestly, it isn’t a thing for me. In the past, living in regimented meal environments (I was in the military) I didn’t have to think about portion control. I ate what was in front of me and it was all fine. I travel for work, so it would be ideal if I had a systemic food program…I am good at regimentation. And I really know I won’t care about it being the ‘same’ everyday. Actually will be a relief to not have to put attention on it. I live alone so don’t have to worry about being tempted by crap lying around.

SO, I want to have a basic plan.
Morning: hard boiled egg(s). (which is fine as I never usually eat breakfast)
lunch: garden salad no dressing (no croutons) maybe some lemon juice
dinner: protein (chicken is usually easy) veggie.

Obviously no desserts or drinks (I don’t drink anyway)

is black coffee ok in the am? I can do without it if it is better.
30 minutes of cardio each day (treadmill is always available) and then some pushups and crunches

tons and tons of water

is that sounding right? And I eat this everyday? No fasting days now right????