Hi Lucia,

I found your post over in Izzy’s 8 week diary……Lucia, you must stop crashing other people’s posts…..what is the reading audience to think? (chuckle)

So yes, as the famous song from Men at Work says ‘I come from a land down under’. I love your theory that if I’m upside down and weigh myself here I might weigh nothing. Alas (do you like the medieval reference) – it is not so. Disregarding gravity, if it were true, I wouldn’t be doing the BSD in the first place and then I wouldn’t have met you and all of the other BSDers on the forums!

If I was upside down with blood rushing to my brain I would be sooooo intelligent that I could discuss gravity waves and Einstein – but no, just the word gravity in the previous paragraph.

So Lucia, what have you been eating over the bank holiday week-end? I’ve had a busy day. A 400km round trip to visit my father. So dinner tonight is Atlantic salmon and salad. I’m exhausted from today. I’m pleased to be in the swing of the BSD and had planned this dinner so as not to break out.

I read your post about chocolate cravings. I try to have Guilt free chocolate brownies in the freezer so I can have one or I have a piece of 85% cocoa dark chocolate or hot milk and cocoa. I still have to be really careful around chocolate, so I actually treat all other chocolate like the addiction that it is for me and I don’t have it in the house (if a family member has it I tell them to hide it).
Best wishes and enjoy the rest of your week-end. (fading out….’I come from a land down under’…….)

You must realise that you are addicted to sugar by now? Slow withdrawal may work and cold turkey is tough but also works. You are reprogramming your brain to eat more healthily and knowledge is a key part of this. Read Dr M’s stuff again as it can be very motivating, search these forums for topics you need to brush up on and do not feel guilty – it is a wasted emotion but at least it burns calories! It can be hard but when you get the protein v fluid v fasting balance right for you the cravings will stop and become rare events. I still have occasional ones and am finishing week 16 today. It works.

Why? if you want to kick start weight loss you need the discipline to change your food habits by reducing the number and amount of the white foods that you eat regularly. Reducing carbs encourages the body to stop converting sugars to fats and then storing them. There is a lot of knowledge in the books and a learning curve to climb before the changes become a permanent feature of your new life. The scientific study used them but that while important is not like real life. You know yourself best and it may work for you but real food is what we all need, of the right type, and in healthy quantities. Anyway, there have been other posts on this topic if you use the search box above. Good luck…

We all had a plateau experience and many of us had several. It is so difficult to burn lots of fat that early looses are mostly fluids, but when fat burning begins in earnest there is no need to worry. Drinking enough fluid is vital. Checking you carbs input is too and as you exercise yo may build some muscle to offset the loss in fat but all of this takes time. The principles are sound so stick with them, don’t snack and read the books again until you have changed the way you live and eat. It works and most of us lost lots of weight and gained a lot in health terms. Time passes slowly when you are waiting for something as big as the results you will eventually see. Do not despair, it takes effort and trust, but will be OK.

well good morning
and another weigh day
I am certainly not seeing the incredible weight losses of others

but I have dropped another 2lb this week so I guess that is ok

my hips have got a bit smaller – but my waist has got an inch bigger so I am not at all impressed with that
I only record measurements once every 4 weeks and I have a very long way to go before I am anything like a healthy weight

also the percentage of fat in my body seems to have risen

could it be that while everyone else loses fat when they eat fat/low carb – that I actually don’t?
omg I hope not

may I just add that whilst I am eating full fat yoghurt and don’t worry about a bit of oil/butter in cooking
I am NOT eating tonnes of fatty foods

If I was agile enough I’d attempt the upside down on the scales thing lol

alas, I’ve never been great at handstands!

Morning fellow life changers 🙂 Have a great day.

I’ll be back later as I haven’t planned my food yet.

Thanks LindaA.

Hi Judith. Thanks😃 Hope you’re having a great holiday.

Hello there.

I am coming to the end of week 2 of 8 and enjoying it very much.

So far i have lost 1stone 1.5lbs which I’m over the moon about. However most of that was lost in week one. For the last 4 days weight loss has stopped.

My start weight was 22 stone. However I am pretty fit and active. I see a personal trainer twice a week for a pretty intense bootcamp style workout and my job is active too.

I have been following the recipes in the book and counting my calories on an app.

Is this a normal progression in weight loss. For the last few days I have found it frustrating.

Any advice or am I worrying about nothing.

Thank you OzVeggy. Getting naked in front of the mirror would do it!!!!!! I do think that I am not eating enough (of the low calorie filling foods). Mashed cauli sounds good. And of course, yes, I have to make myself think about the horrible things that await me if I DON’T do this. Thank you.

Thanks all for the replies! xx

Hi Sal,
I am able to use my husband’s equipment as he is a diabetic and has a glucometer and finger prick device.Im in australia so diabetic equipment is government funded.I weigh myself every morning and do a BGL before I have coffee. Yesterday I was shocked with a 7.1 reading so I skipped breakfast and waited till 1230 to eat lunch. Enjoyed an egg and avacado with smoked salmon at a local cafe ordered it with no toast.Then I usually do another reading in the late afternoon around 5pm depending what it is I will decide whats for dinner.If I feel very hungry or weak and tired I will check it, but Ive discovered that these feelings are usually just my body adjusting and extra water will help till its really time to eat.I lost another 1/2 kilo yesterday. feeling ok.Also I keep the book in site at all times to remind me to stay strong,cheers To all

Where are we getting the 50g carbs from? My carbs are always higher, simply because of eating loads of veg. Surely that is not harmful?

Kitchen scales and a calorie counter app are a must in my view, as Bissell has said so easy to guesstimate. Were you thinking not liking yogurt limits your breakfast options? If so the recipe sections has some egg recipes, plus in the Fast 800 section there’s a thread called what have you eaten today, I looked there for some ideas. I’m having brunch today and will make up some coconut floor pancakes.

Black swan naturally sweet Greek yoghurt tastes great but is much higher in carbs than those mentioned above.(Australia) I buy bags of mixed frozen berries from Aldi. Either defrost or heated in microwave for cold mornings is nice.

Thanks Susieb and Bissell for the suggestions and encouragement. Started weighing and measuring my food intake today. I guess I should go and see the suggestions for Week One. One problem I have is the suggestions to eat yoghurt. I’m lactose intolerant, and although I have found lactose free yoghurt, I hate yoghurt!

Feeling better about my intake today.

Hi. I am almost finishing my 12th week and have lost 7.9kg. Don’t give up. I have only had 2 days over 800 cal and my carb intake is never over 35g. I am feeling so much better. I only want to lose another 3-4 kgs so will do another 4 weeks and see where I am then. I exercise most days so maybe that is helping. DON”T GIVE UP! IT DOES EVENTUALLY WORK. Good luck!

Dear glevesque. Oh dear that is confusing! Most eggs are about 70 calories, boiled, soft , poached, raw, however you have them, so long as you don’t add fat. Sometimes they are quoted per 100g, when the raw egg is about 155 calories. I think you are spot one, guestimations always tend to be on the generous side when I do them and those extras soon add up. Would it help to follow the weekly diet plan from the book? I know some of the counts are a bit out, but I followed it for the first 10 days or so and it took the guesswork out. Hope you have a good day. You can do this!

So glad to read your post that its common to stop loosing. I am 3 days into week 3 no weight loss for a week. Lost 7lb the first nine day’s, then nothing. It’s demoralising and very confusing. I’m eating between 800 and 950 cals a day and less than 40g of carbs.I shall keep battling on.

Hi, the 80 calories is correct. For the other one, could you be reading the KJoules count instead of Kcalories?

Hi Drum,

Just finished three weeks. Down 9 1/2 lbs and lost 3 inches in my waist. I am type 2 and my blood sugars are almost normal in just 3 weeks. I feel so much better and my acid reflux is all gone. You can do this!

It helps a lot if you leave fruit in cup of yogurt overnight. The flavors mingle.
Or you could make more of a syrupy kind of topping that really mixes well.
I do this by heating fruit in saucepan. When it’s warm you can smash it. Mix in a very little bit of juice, or water.
Very tasty.

Hi drum,
Welcome to the group and getting started on this awesome journey!
I have just rolled into week 3. I have been surprised by what’s happening to me, whether it’s been sugar levels, weight loss, or food. All pleasant surprises.
I like reading the forums for inspiration or advice.

You have made the first step! You can do it!

If you’re following the low carb aspect of the diet, watermelon might be a bit high. It’s listed as 8 grams per 100 grams of melon, but if you’re anything like me, 100 grams of watermelon isn’t big enough to be satisfying. I count carbs as well as calories, so I do have berries, sometimes a small apple, orange or mandarin, but I add their carb count into my daily allowance of between 30gm and 50 gm. Rhubarb has only about half the carbs but isn’t always available.

Hi, I have just finished reading the BSD book. I live in Australia. Looking forward to reading all the journies and for inspiration/confidence. Have a great day.

You’re a legend Lynne : )

Hi Christine : )

Thanks I’m loving it. Cherrieanne and i are cruising the swan river today : )

I read that berries are ok. Tropical fruits not so much.
What other fruits is everyone enjoying? Is watermelon ok?

Hi captainlynne
I am so impressed with your weight loss, congratulations, you can be so proud of yourself 😀
Isn’t it amazing how you can simply say no to bad choices and how you can find ways around tricky situations! I find it easier to say no when I’m not feeling hungry all the time and that’s the advantage of eating fat! After years of eating low fat, it’s wonderful!😊
Keep it up Lynne, I know you can do it!

My email is j_9s@hotmail.co.nz 😊

Hello! Yes, I’m a Kiwi and I started a few days ago, and need a buddy to be honest with. I need to lose 10 kg (Doctor’s orders to bring down my sugar levels). How do we do this?

OK…just went on a calorie counter site on-line and it says one hard boiled egg has 80 calories and one soft boiled egg has 220 calories. How is that possible? Why the enormous difference? Help! Oops, just rechecked…It says one soft boiled egg has 290 calories!

OK…just went on a calorie counter site on-line and it says one hard boiled egg has 80 calories and one soft boiled egg has 220 calories. How is that possible? Why the enormous difference? Help!

Hi,

There is a mass of meal replacement drinks on the market.

Intend to kick start weight loss by initially using meal replacement drinks – not sure which is the best, any suggestions ?

Had a very busy week and ate some Turkish bread yesterday. Didn’t lose any weight at all for the past couple of days even though I am certain that I have kept below 800 calories and have had a lot of exercise. Feeling very low and exhausted today. Have decided to write down everything I eat to keep careful track of it all. Going to stop guestimating and start looking up number of calories taken in. Not a happy post, but I need to be honest.

Hi I’m 44 mum of 3 kids under 10, about to start this tomorrow , interested in having someone else who is about to start to mail , be accountable somewhat , you know? I have atleast 20 kg to lose, God that looks awful in print.

Lucia remember to relax.

that’s fantastic, well done Lynne, many congratulations! – and now you have your holiday to celebrate your achievements

Hi Christine

Coffee will be on. Might even manage some low-carb goodies😃

Always welcome to visit and have a look around before you move in. See you soon.

Hi Christine

Yippee! Another 16 week veteran on Monday😃💐🌹

My friend’s birthday is just after mine, towards the end of June, so I don’t know if we’ll be going out for a joint celebration like two years ago. The meal had been pre-ordered and I didn’t know what I’d be eating until it was put in front of me😱 I managed to pass shellfish (something I react badly too😳) to my friend. But I did eat the goats cheese, and the beef carpaccio (raw beef!). There must have been a dessert in those pre-BSD days, but I don’t remember it. But I do remember the cake that was bought for us! That year I was in Italy for my birthday. Last year I was in the USA. There I got to pick my birthday meal. So it was steak. The staff were told it was my birthday, so they brought me a gigantic cookie, with ice cream on it, with a lighted candle in it! I was full from the steak, but ate the ice cream, taking the cookie back to the motel, where it disappeared into the waste basket!

Glad you saw your sister, but sorry she wasn’t more forthcoming about your weight loss😢 Seems lots of people are reacting in a similar way. We’ll just have to keep on keeping on, and show them this is our new way of life and ghost we’re not going to regain the lost weight! 👋

definitely yes on the eggs and courgettes (courgette fritatta is a great filling breakfast, 1g carb and less than 100 calories!)]
the other must have is Greek yoghurt – full fat of course.
.
If you haven’t tried courgetti, you may want to try it first – many supermarkets sell it pre-prepared now – if you like it, definitely think about getting a spiraliser

Good wishes for the diet, hope it goes well

Hi Switzerland.

I wandered sound a blog
Then I had a thought about you, and
Instead of posting it here, I posted it on izzys eight week blog.
So can you read it there, but reply to it here?
So I don’t lose my thread
Or my marbles
Or my brain

Please apologise on my behalf to izzy if you want, probably frightened izzy that a crazy persons ranting ended up on their blog .
Try and brush it under the carpet.
They can then ignore it and carry on living. Normal life

Best if I stay here.

Love Lucia
Xxx

So if Switzerland lives in Australia and it is on the opposite side of the world.
And me in England are on the top shoulder of the planet, then Australia is on the underneath.
So technically Switzerland is standing on her head right now to read this.
Wow,
That’s heavy too.

Switzerland when you read this, does the extra blood to the brain
A help
B keep you younger
C help you think faster

So if you are upside down, and you step on the scales, you shouldn’t weigh anything………

Or would you prefer I stop thinking…..

Love Lucia
Xxxx

Can’t wait for Switzerland to come on line and read my recent blogs.
Just want to see if my craziness freaks her out or if she knows me long enough to accept it as the norm.

Love Lucia
Xxx

Oh and I have also had chocolate cravings today.

Sorry chocolate I don’t love you as you are 💩
But you put up one hell of a fight.

Love Lucia
Xxxxx

I May reduce my chestnut mushroom intake tomorrow.🙁😘😫😅😏☺️🤗😟😅😛☺️😛😅😑🙄😆😠☺️🙁😆😕😥😅😠😴🤕🤒😩😆😷😤
Love Lucia
Xxxx

Godness flash, we have only ten minutes to save the earth….
🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Love Lucia
Xxxx

Collie and sandie,
You have earned so many brownie points from me as you have surely made many readers smile today.
Keep up the good work.

Love Lucia… I need something more catchy like Ming the merciless.
Ahh…. He’s the leader of the universe 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Sorry, just off to sing the theme tune. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Love Lucia
Xxxx

Hi collie,
It’s probably brain rewiring caused by overdosing on carbs and calories.
Or the reverse effect of all the veggies especially the mushrooms.

I have so much fun now in my head, thank goodness we have no empaths who can read minds ( are they real or was it in Star Trek)

I never used to speak, I was shy. You only know what’s going on in my head as you all live inside my diary, where I write it down.

Now there is an unusual concept.
You are all characters in my book of life. Wow. That’s big, that’s so deep.

So as characters in a book, you can write your own story.
Take this moment and write what you want to do, what you want to be, what your aims and dreams are. Make them a reality.
You are all my hero’s.
Wow.

So why don’t you make a creative chapter of your own?

We are all x men, but there are separate movies such as wolverine.
So team Come with me, don’t forget to pack talc as those leather outfits may chaff!!

Pick a title for yourself. A hero name.
I was thinking.
Lucia the lucky
Lucia the loose clothing
Lucia the ludicrously insane.
Lucia the lightly boiled.

You get the picture,….. Our adventures start now.

Love Lucia
Xxxx

You can never get too excited about growing things 🙂 made the onion bahjis last night but I think they spiked my blood sugar too much. Really not sure why as the flour shouldn’t really be spiking me too much and onions don’t usually. Might try them with red onions instead.

Also had stir fry with bare naked rice, thinly sliced lamb steak, veg and some of my lovely beansprouts which are just so, so easy to grow.

Imogen, well done on such a lovely weight loss. I know in some exercise programmes they talk about carb cycling which is something to do with not having your body adapting to regular carb input. I think it really depends on whether you are insulin resistant to carbs or not. I’m watching mine as I’m trying to be non-diabetic 😀

HappyLIfe, sounds like you are having a lovely time on your anniversary trip. I’ve always thought that if people didn’t like the way I look then they should look somewhere else 😀 Not a shrinking violet, me (actually am slowly shrinking but it’s just a turn of phrase).

Have been trying to push the petition on the diabetes.co.uk website with very little success. Still I only put it up yesterday.

Hi Lynne,
Get the coffee on, although I will be a while, 17th week starting Monday, still I’m in for the long haul too! See you in a bit.
Christine