If you use one of the online apps that count calories and carbs it is quite easy to see what the numbers are, like skywalker says it is worth having a look.

I usually have a few berries with yoghurt but if I feel like a satsuma or an apple I have one. They add more carbs but I can then adjust another meal.

Most people stay low, often lower than 30g. I don’t go as low personally and can be anywhere between 30-60 but usually in the middle. I find it useful to play with my fitbit app before I decide what to make for lunch etc by putting in and taking out different ingredients until it has the numbers I want for that meal.

melon and pineapples, bananas are all high. I fancied a banana the other day but when I looked at my app it was 27g carbs so I thought better of it.

Hi Izzy,

Wouldn’t we all be trying the upside down on the scales thing if we were agile enough!

(Imagine the following 2 sentences read out in my most formal voice). My (our) friend Lucia posted on her ‘My eight weeks’ blog that I could apologise on her behalf for her crashing your blog with her post to me above. I/she/we apologise sincerely.

Lucia’s posts are so great/funny/motivating/friendly that I can see you have taken it in the spirit it was intended.

Have a great day Izzy.

Hello, I am on Week 16, and until you eat more than you use your weight will not rise much. 800 is not a lot but when it is 800 quality calories as opposed to junk it seems to be fine. I added nuts and fruit and the weight slowed almost immediately but then they are so highly calorific. I have not had any bread, pasta (don’t like it anyway) or bread in 16 weeks but after my BBQ yesterday and a few sweets with the kids I am .5 kg up today! No surprise, it takes time to get to a stable weight but there will be variation whatever unless every day is identical? So don’t worry, eat well, be happy …

Could I suggest that you invest some time in researching the nutritional data to boost your knowledge as when we commit it helps to immerse ourselves in the project and we are all learning all of the time. Use the search box above to check if the question was asked before because most things come round quite often and there are probably too many threads started that go nowhere and die after a few posts. Once you learn how much sugar is in the various foods that you eat you will not need to feel lonely or short of information but there is a significant investment to be made if we are to change our whole eating and living styles. It worked for most of us – just finishing Week 16 today 40 pounds down.

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