Just do what works best for you Frog, it’s the only way to go.
I purposefully tried to keep things as simple as possible for myself from the outset hence the scales thing and the not counting calories because, if it gets too complicated I know I wouldn’t stick to it.
I wouldn’t dream of trying to force my way on others, loads of folk are doing it other ways and getting great results.
When I get to target I’ll see how I’m going to work it out but probably I’ll do the same as Judith (Hashimoto) and just slowly increase the calories until the weight stabilises.

Yes Bill, great idea – I have only lost about 18 pounds, but if I got 8 packs of sugar at 2 kilos each, and carried them around, I’m pretty sure I’d really notice it, and be struggling with carrying that weight of sugar. Looking forward to qualifying for a sack of potatoes 🙂

Morning bill

I’ll have a tidy round but dont expect to be offered any cake or biscuits when we offer you a coffee!!

Just starting week 19 with a re read of the BSD book this morning –just to refresh as I feel I was starting to do my own thing ie not weighing or measuring.

Went out Saturday night and everyone noticed my new figure — told them all about the book — they are all buying a copy today!!!

Just going to have my morning espresso with full fat cream — lovely. Then cut the grass!!

Have a great day — Patrice

I had that Rachel, its my first week too.
I lost a lot in the first two days, the put (a teeny) bit on again and today, day 6, I’m back to my weight at the start of day 3.
Hopefully it will stay in a downwards trajectory from now on!
I think its quite normal for your body and digestive system to adjust to a new way of eating, good luck for your weigh in tomorrow, hope it goes well.

Brilliant Collie
Shout it from the rooftops, tell everyone you meet!
You did it. No one but you and you have proved to yourself that you can continue doing it 🙂
Before you know it, you’re going to need a whole new wardrobe 😀

But then again, eating more courgetti pasta….

addicted to my newly arrived spiraliser!

That’s great! I hadn’t lost anything after 3 days so gave up on mid week weigh ins lol my first 1 week weigh in is tomorrow morning….

thanks Bill – I didn’t get too hung up about it, after 40-50 years of veering between diets/not bothering & putting it on again, I know that I usually loose some fast when I start a new eating plan, then have a bit of an adjusting phase.
Being under 100kg has been a perennial block for quite a few years, so I WILL keep plugging away until its 90,… 80… 70……hopefully even 60!
I think I wrote on another thread, I read something recently about reaching a target weight, then continuing to weigh yourself daily AND ADJUSTING FOOD ACCORDINGLY to ensure that you stay within a kilo of that.
It may sound like common sense to a lot of people, but it was a real light bulb moment for me “oh, that’s how people do it”- so I won’t be ditching the scales!

Congratulations Babs, on the lost weight and gained grandson! Are you feeling better for changing your eating habits? I certainly am, and the waistband is most definitely looser. I have to admit to feeling smug when I heard on the news today that dietitians now concede that telling people to avoid fat and eat more pasta is actually not a good idea after all!

Nice to see all the new arrivals in this (at present) club for the real long termers.
Can I ask you all to have a sweep up and tidy around?
I’m moving in next week 😀

Hi Epspecially
It’s good to envisage your weight lost as bags of sugar or blocks of lard. It gives you a mental image of just how much fat has gone.
Look at some of the big hitters like CaptainLynne et al
Bags of sugar don’t quite cut it for them, now it’s sacks of potatoes 🙂

Hi Frog
yes it can be a bit hitty missy at first as your body readjusts to the new energy source but just stick to it and it will work itself out.
That’s why I don’t have scales in the house (caused by an ex who was addicted to the bloody things and her day was good or bad depending on the mornings weight)
I just walk to the chemist every Saturday at the same time and use their scales, it works for me. So many people are getting upset at erratic daily readings even though it’s common knowledge that you weight can vary naturally by up to 4 pounds in the course of a day.
Don’t worry about the small plateaux etc, it’s the long haul that counts 🙂

try the yoghurt with baked rhubarb while it’s in season Especially – it’s heaven! (and fewer carbs)

I had an amazing omelette with tons of courgette and a tiny amount of feta yesterday evening – making the most of my newly arrived spiraliser!

Hi Bill1954,
Sorry to read that you’ve been sick.
It’s very exciting that your numbers now start with 13! I’m yet to get there. I know if I stay as focused as you and the other veterans that I will achieve it.
Best wishes.

Here. http://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/may/22/official-advice-to-eat-low-fat-diet-is-wrong-says-health-charity
Won’t be news to most of us ; )

wow, congratulations Bill, that’s great.
Must have cheered you up if you’re feeling grotty, hope that you’re feeling better soon.

There’s quite a long article on the BBC website “Public Health England: Advice to eat more fat ‘irresponsible’ that I read last night. If you believed everything you read you’d end up eating nothing at all!!!!

I’m back under 100kg again – the first two days I lost 2.5kg, and then had a couple of days of putting teeny bits on again, which was dispiriting, even though they were small increases – this morning (day 6) I’m back to where I was at the start of day 3.
Only one day that sneaked above 800 calories (860), I think its a combination of my body getting used to the “new normal” and me needing to get a more rigorous walking and exercise regime in place.

Today is Day 7

I would say a week has gone quickly, which it has, but that might have something to do with my pathetic weekend attempt

Anyways moving on….tomorrow is my first weigh in so trying to have a really good day to make counteract the weekend. Food diary as follows:

Breakfast: Raspberry Yoghurt
Lunch: Roast chicken soup
Dinner: Salmon & Veg (not exactly sure what Veg yet )

I have some strawberries as an emergency snack if necessary….

Hi ClairyB,
I partake of the odd piece of 85% cocoa dark chocolate. I also make the guilt free chocolate brownies from the recipe section of the BSD book. The brownies are my ‘go to’ for emergencies (they’re in the freezer). BUT the longer I eat BSD style food, the less I’m motivated to eat the high carb sweets. You’ll discover this yourself down the weeks.
This is week 7 for me. I’ve learnt so much both about myself and about the BSD way of life. It’s an exciting time.
Our club is no secret (as you know). The forums are full of people from around the globe with the same struggles as us, who are kind and happily impart their wisdom and give us support when we need it. It’s great.
You’ll notice a lag time since you sent me a post – I’m in Australia and have been to work today.

I’ve just discovered Greek style yoghurt – wwoooooww so tasty! I’ll have to be careful though, it’s so delicious with strawberries it’s tempting to take a few more spoons from the tub!

Yesterday had some roast chicken with onion, red pepper, tomato, garlic cloves, and bit of courgette all roasted in 2 teasp of olive oil and some herbs – was really tasty and great as partner was having usually roast chicken dinner of stuffing, roast potatoes etc but I preferred mine 🙂

I had such a hectic weekend that I haven’t had a chance to update my diary so here goes a long post!

I always find weekends to be so much harder than when I have the structure of work, I didn’t have a perfect weekend at all but was no where near as bad as my usual binge weekends so hoping I haven’t done too much damage.

Here’s a diary for the weekend:

Day 4 (Friday)
Breakfast: Raspberry Yoghurt
Lunch: Chicken & Mediterranean Bean Salad
Dinner: Lamb Meatballs & Salad (Plus some halloumi cheese)

Day 5 (Saturday)
Breakfast: Veg Frittata
Lunch: Courgetti Bolognese
Dinner: Veg Patty
I really struggled on Saturday as I went to friends house for a little gathering and was surrounded by chocolate and all sorts, I’ll be honest and admit I gave in and had a few chocolate brownie bites and some sweet and salt popcorn. Felt very guilty but just tried to focus on the positive note that I managed to resist the temptation of Chinese that was offered to me for dinner. Highs and lows I guess…

Day 6 (Sunday)
Brunch: Bit of a random breakfast with Veg frittata, mushrooms and some baked beans
Snack: Halloumi Cheese
Dinner: Nandos 6 wings (no sides was defo a challenge) followed by a M&S mousse

Summary: Overall it was a pretty pathetic weekend and writing it all out has just reminded me just how bad it was so not hopeful for tomorrows first weigh in……

WOW!! I can’t believe the support I’ve had already on here!!! When self-doubt rears its ugly head and tells me I’m weak and I can’t do this I will read the blogs!! Another problem I’ve got, sorry to seem so negative!! I have at least 3 occasions I can think of in the next couple of weeks, and also a night away with hubby, how do people manage when they ate surrounded by copious amounts of carb laden foods and bottles of prosecco??? 😵

Too true Patsy (and Bill) – blocks of lard disappearing! :-)) I’m really happy that the scale has finally gone down, for the last few months I was getting really worried as no matter what I did it seemed to go up, slowly and steadily. It’s great that this works for so many people – I love hearing about the health improvements too!

Well it turns out, after checking the calendar, that I’m at the beginning of week 16 !!! doesn’t time fly
Really excited this week to see that my weight has dipped under the 14 stone mark for the first time in thirty years 😀 13:13 on the scales this week and a real possibility of hitting that 13:7 mark by the 9th of June and my holidays.
I caught a nasty virus over the weekend which has sent my sugar readings into meltdown so I’m not even going to test again until I feel 100% again
nice to see this week, more and more info in the press re low carb eating, the message is starting to get out despite the naysaying “experts”,
Best of luck to you all on this weeks results and as always (do I even need to say it?)
Onwards and upwards 😀

Thanks for your support Frog!!! I can do this.

Definitely better than going up haha

My 1st weigh in is tomorrow, feeling sceptical after not having a perfect weekend but we shall see 🙂

I am a little unprepared to say the least!! I have eaten a small apple for breakfast and haven’t brought anything to work with me!! No yogurts or tuna or anything in the fridge so will go out at lunch and have a yogurt maybe?? I need to go shopping and be prepared!! Well done on getting through day 1, only another 13 hours to go and it will be over for me too.

Any salad, fritatta, humus with veg dippers are easy and quick.
Check out the what have you been eating thread for loads of other recipes.
At the start I considered myself to be in the last chance saloon, now I feel I have a whole new life after just 15 weeks
down from 16:9 to 13:13 with blood sugars almost normal without meds
Best of luck to both of you and if yu run nto any problems, just give us a shout, we’re all here to help 🙂

Well done BigP. That’s really impressive. Congratulations to everyone else who’s sticking with it too.

Today is day 1 on the BSD for myself and the wife we both have type 2 diabetes and are overweight, we’ve slowly stocked the cupboard up with ingredients we’ve never eaten and even bought a new food processor! This regime us now or never, we are doing this for ourselves, each other and also the kids. One question though is are there any lunches that can be picked at and don’t require cooking as I am a van driver and don’t get to have a lunch break as such. I am trying the ploughman’s from the book but don’t think I can eat it five days a week! Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

1 lb loss this week – making a total loss of a stone!

This is taking me longer than for most people, but I am getting there. I feel fine, am sure I’m eating healthily and am not hungry until just before dinner, so don’t think there’s a problem with continuing as I am until I reach the weight I want to be.

Especially when I first joined, someone here (Bill perhaps) said to think of the weight loss as 1/2 lb blocks of lard. When I try to picture 28 of them, I can see I must be much healthier without them.

wow bigP your weightloss achievements are awesome
what a great example you are setting

yes barby – you can imagine the phone call – journalist calls chief nutritionist – ‘what do you think? can people just eat as much fat as they like?’
well of course she would say no

pointless comment to the wrong argument

but when they go on about calories – they are deceiving people into thinking all calories are equal WHICH THEY ARE NOT

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

come on then you guys who have done 8+ weeks and have diabetes – are you ready to audition for Dr Mosley?
I agree with Bill, people believe other real people when they see the results

I also agree with the kicking up the ***

but it is so good that it is in the news
more more more

23rd May 2016 – 94.3kg – 208lbs – 14st 12lbs – BMI 29.1 – 7th week of BSD800 done
Weekly loss 2kg – 4.4lbs

Loss so far:
Since June 2014 – 46.3kg – 102lbs – 7st 4lbs
Since 1st March 2016 – 29.5kg – 65lbs – 4st 9lbs
Since 4th April 2016 (beginning of BSD800) – 16.2kg – 36lbs – 2st 8lbs

Current Target – 93.8kg – 207lbs – 14st 11lbs – BMI 29 – when I reach this I will have lost 30kg since 1st March 2016

Hi Jilly free
What clicked for me and what shocked me was the volume of food I was eating , also how little I was drinking , fluids really help , also full fat tastes so much better especially fage yoghurt. Good luck

Hey Marcus, isn’t it a brilliant feeling 🙂
I’ve smiled my way through the weekend despite being struck by a really nasty coldy / fluey type virus that’s doing the rounds up here at the moment.
Congratulations to everyone this week and, if you hit plateaux etc, just keep doing what you’re doing.
There are enough long timers around now who have proved that the weight loss just starts again 🙂

Hi ClaryB
With regards to work , make sure you are hydrated prior to your lunch break , take in your own food and maybe eat outside for a few days (providing it is not raining) . I have to sit in a very small staff room where that eat burger chips puddings etc, that was me by the way . The first few shifts were hard mainly due to the comments (well meaning) but as I have progressed I am beginning to see the sheer volume of foods eaten. A few have now followed me which is inspiring in itself but I have not sung about it .soup is a friend as it takes a while to eat especially if you make it too hot!!! Best wishes

One week done yipppeeee! And 2kg lost! Doesn’t sound like much but I’m delighted🌻😂! Guess if I think about it in bags of sugar it’s pretty good to have gotten rid of it. Also finally started feeling more normal yesterday morning and all headaches gone this morning. Looking forward to all the healthy and tasty food I’ll eat again this week.👏

So at the end of week 2 I have lost another 3.5lbs and my blood sugar has dropped to 112 mg/dl. In the past two weeks I have lost 10lbs and yesterday I gained an 8lb grandson so I am definitely on a high at the moment. I’m still waiting for the treadmill people to confirm a delivery date which is a shame as I am anxious to do some serious walking.

England’s chief ‘nutritionist’ needs a swift kick up the nether regions !!!
The good thing is that more and more info is now appearing telling us that low carb IS the way to go and we are the living, breating, proof of that.
It’s about time someone made a program that features the results of this way of eating and having a portion of the audience made up of people who have successfully completed the BSD
The great British public would be more likely to be swayed by that than nay amount of so called experts trotting out the same old trash.

Hi Lellycancan
I have made all my own choices I’m 3 weeks down. I tried shakes but fell awful so swapped to food , I have yoghurt and berries for breakfast or egg/spinach /tomatoes. Soup for lunch and a protein and veg for tea with a few nuts and an orange/Apple. Sometimes I go over 800 but have really not obsessed about it . The real key is to drink plenty of fluids as it really helps the mouth hunger . The biggest shock is that I can manage and function on such small portions!!!!! Good lunch happy 800

At the end of week 2 I have lost another 3.5lbs bringing my total for the two weeks to 10lbs. My blood sugar has dropped in two weeks from 127mg/dl to 112. Really motivated for the next week.

Hi Lellycancan
I somewhat agree, and I have avoided them ,however if you cut calories and carbs some may need a substitute. In my experience at the moment my tastebuds are changing or adapting and I now find yoghurt and berries sweet where’s pre BSD I would of needed some honey etc. No regime is perfect and the joy of this is the adaptability of it. No sins , no points just real food you choose . The Mediterranean food provides a wide choice. I do worry about sweetness per se as they have been adapted so much and to be honest if I really needed sweetener would use a local honey. What do you think? Wishing you well and success .

Yes I was just listening on Radio 4 on way to work – very frustrating to hear. They were presenting it as though the National Obesity Forum is saying we can eat unlimited fats – which “England’s chief nutritionist” then latched onto and pooh poohed.

I hope this at least raises the question in peoples minds and more debate takes place.

this is a link to the report if anyone is interested – although you guys are all the converted already!!
https://phcuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Eat-Fat-Cut-The-Carbs-and-Avoid-Snacking-To-Reverse-Obesity-and-Type-2-Diabetes-National-Obesity-Forum-Public-Health-Collaboration.pdf

oh Eureka just saw your post – you are a ‘fat prophet’ !!!! 🙂

Hi Lucia
I coming out to play today , must walk 13,500 steps today I walk my dogs every day and easily do 10000 so have to up it each week.Not sure if that will be sustainable though time wise . Nuts are my new friend (it helps as I am a little mad /nutty) along with full fat milk and yoghurt seems odd to write full fat almost like I’m swearing . How long does it take to change a habit I wonder is that why MM suggests 8 weeks ? Love the psychology behind things. Also going to start cycling to work again. It’s a 10mile round trip.its hard as my shifts are 12 1/2 hour long so my tongue is glued to the roof of my mouth when I get home as it is a walking shift. I should be a stick insect but they don’t eat sugar and carbs!!! Perhaps I will become a stick insect. Keep the posts going you make me laugh and provide inspiration. Bring on week 4 for me ..

Not sure what is going on but her reading is 5.7 this morning. I will test here again before breakfast, thanks for the advice.

Yes – just heard the report – it’s gaining momentum and no mistake!

I woke up to hear the news on the radio that the National Obesity Forum is giving advice to cut carbs and avoid low fat foods
I smiled to myself and went back to sleep
I woke up again at the next news to hear the response of England’s chief ‘nutritionist’!! Saying that is irresponsible!!

I wanted to cry

this is a link for anyone interested

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-36345768

please please Dr Mosley – get another ‘trust me’ programme out there on this as soon as possible

it is VITAL that people get the right message, the accurate one, not the one with half information and bits and pieces

sorry for the rant
its just I was so thrilled when I heard the first announcement and I thought yes yes yes finally something

As I have mentioned previously new to forums and such like. However and never done this before brag coming up, I am one pound short of a stone in 3 weeks , I cannot believe it. Did not want to weigh my self as scales are my enemy so shocked I needed to share with you . Waist down 3 inches. The gremlins in my head are telling me this can not last, it has not been easy , I am hungry a lot but managed a very active weekend running my dogs and stuck to it with a few extra calories last night. What is this all about it seems I have found a new way to live, the food tastes great I’m shopping less , just a little hungry . I have found the forum support enormously helpful ,the humour and the lifting up when we woBble (???) great to read. I will be honest I am scared I will fail now having had some success which is a pattern for me. I need to accept the weight loss will slow down . 3 more to go. Thanks peeps .