Banana?
Naughty Lucia 😉
go stand in a corner and repeat 100 times
Next time I eat a nana I will give Bill £100

So many people have posted this sort of thing, it’s almost folklore now.
Week 1 – 2 fast initial weight loss then maybe a small plateau as your body adjusts to the new fuel.
The fever thing is carb withdrawal symptoms, you may get the odd headache too.
By the end of this week you should be over them and the weight loss should start again.

I caught part of the Victoria Derbyshire show this morning – there was Dr Malhotra, mentioned in the Guardian article arguing the case for fat and a representative from British Heart Foundation (more sitting on the fence) discussing this. And Public Health England is branding it irresponsible – still got their head in the sand.
IMHO there’s nothing wrong with the idea of an Eat Well plate of food – so long as you are fit/healthy, the right weight & reasonably active to start with – a little bit of everything shouldn’t be a problem. We awkward humans tend to have illnesses/injuries, allergies, a whole raft of emotional problems that can mess with weight control. Not to mention the junk generally being cheaper to buy than the good foodstuffs. Medicines are prescribed according to the patient’s condition so it makes sense that dietary advice should be tailored in a similar fashion. And the BSD possibly comes nearest to being a one-size-fits-all diet in that it’s suitable for T2 diabetics and non-diabetics alike.

If I was an avocado I’d be suing for defamation of character! How long did I avoid avocadoes because they were high in fat – now I have them weekly.

Now that the National Obesity Forum has put the cat among the pigeons maybe Public Health England will have to rethink (once they’ve combed the sand out of their hair).

Congratulations!

I felt fruity today, don’t know why.

So I have had berries and yogurt for breakfast
And an apple and banana for lunch.
Just doing it as a one off.

I wonder if my body is carving sugar?
So I am having it in its natural form.

Love Lucia
Xxxx

Hi collie,
Don’t worry about increasing your steps and hitting the mission mark per day, you can always get casters (wheels) on the dogs ??!!!!🐕🐩🐕🐩🐕🐩🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎

Love the expression .. Nuts are my best friend… Yes, I have always been your best friend here on the forum☹️😨🙁🙄🤗😘

How long does it take to change a habit? It took me about four weeks. Then I would automatically go for the salad and not the chocolate.
But
I still get ‘high’ as I sniff chocolate cake. I can’t eat it as I don’t know how to stop at one slice, once I have tasted chocolate I am like a vampire hidding in a dark corner only coming out for a chocolate fix.
It took me a healthy week to realise I am addicted to chocolate so I have to leave it alone. The purple of the chocolate wrapper does something to me… I start drooling….. My eyes go red…. I can almost taste it….. Yup I am a vampire for chocolate.
Or a chocpire. Or a vampchoc. Or a vamplate.

Cycling to work eh. Wow, my hat is off to you 🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩
All I can say is… Go girl!!

I love the psycology of it too.
Read the beginning of my blogs, I thought the world would end if I didn’t have cereal for breakfast. I had cereal for the last 400 years, who could I change?
But
It happened and I am still here to report the tale.

Keep going, keep happy, keep losing, keep blogging

Love Lucia
Xxxx

Cheers Bill1954 will have a look at those recipes when I get home.

Yes I know what you mean about hidden stuff, it’s everywhere! But no the one I’m eating is just yoghurt, nothing added. (unless they are lying on the package which is always a possibilty!!:-))

As far as I understand it, it’s okay to have a small portion with seeds/berries as the healthy fat is what we need but definitely not in big amounts 🙂

I will not get a migraine if I do not eat.
I will however get a migraine if I do not drink enough water.
Society is crazily obsessed with food – it’s everywhere!

I will have to re-create a new way of living. One that does not revolve around food/drinking 24/7.

Week 2 is only another 7 days, that’s all.

Izzy and Leeanne, I always thought walnuts were really bitter and nasty, but I tried them again recently after many years, as part of a mixed nuts pack, and they were rather nice! I suppose my tastes have changed. So the lesson is, try things even if you’ve tried them before!

I really must get a spiralizer! Epspecially- I try to avoid Greek ‘style’ yogs and get actual greek yogurt as the style ones can have hidden nasties. If I’m having a hungry day I allow my self a teaspoon dip in the greek yogurt. its a sneeky snack but it seems to take the hunger away

oooo baked rhubarb – sounds delicious Frog! I haven’t managed to bake it yet (that the book recipe?) but love rhubarb.

I ordered a spiraliser last week too hee hee what are we like :-))) Cant wait to use it.

Congratulations!!

a tray of six cans of catfood loss is pretty brilliant – good on you Frog!

The chips – only with mayonnaise – and I weighed some of that yesterday and 100* calories for a teeny amount (three chips worth!)

I’ve just weighed a tin of cat food – the gross weight is nearly 1/2 kilo
So I’ve nearly lost a tray of six cans (newly arrived delivery stacked in the hall waiting to be put away, os its an easy reference point!)

So the the 8 trays just delivered (heavy to lift in) is 24 kilos
Overall, I want to loose 18 trays of catfood – there is NO way I could carry that around all the time, it was hard work enough moving the box of 8 trays!

thank you for the encouragement

Week 5 is history and my results are as follows:
weight loss 30 pounds
fastings 99 to 108

I did have one day where my blood sugar spiked to 118 for fasting, not sure what went on there

captainlynne, I plan on saying with this beyond the eight weeks, I’m finding the 800 pretty easy to do now but I’m still weighing and measuring everything.

debs14, I was on a lower carb diet prior so I know how that works. surprisingly, my doctors office actually support lower carb as long as its around 50 carbs a day (not net) they want me getting lots of nonstarchy veg and some berries

Go Collie! That’s just great!

I hear you about the tasty food and the less shopping – who knew that bringing a shopping list to shop means you don’t buy any old thing that looks tasty :-)))

Wow that pulls no punches
This is going to go mainstream soon, you can see it starting to happen.
Watch the price of full fat dairy and healthy veg go up once the word gets out

hee hee sooo many chips! :-))) But who’d want them 😉

Wow go Barby and Bill! That’s seriously impressive

Hi Patrice
great to hear you’re spreading the word!
Imagine the results if every successful BSD’er could get just 3 people to start the plan 😮
We could end up ruling the world 😀

Me too Barby 😉
Only 18 pounds to go 😮
How many chips in a sack of spuds?

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.