So I fell off the diet wagon but as of today I’m back on it and determined!!

Today
B: 2 scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, mushrooms
L: Parma ham salad with 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
D: fish cakes (not too high carb) and green veggies.
Possibly some melon for dessert!

Hi everybody, i have only just started out and am only on day 3. This was the first thread i came across when i came on line 2 days ago. I spent 7 hours reading through all your exchanges. you are all amazing inspirational people, you have no idea how much strength you have already given me. I know i shouldn’t be in here yet, but couldn’t wait 8 weeks to tell you all that i was referred to this new way of life by my Doctor, who brought all the information up for me on screen in his surgery. I am not diabetic but recent tests show i have a BMI of 33.8, total cholesterol of 7.5 HDL 1.5, TC/HDL ratio 5 HbA1C of 39. These tests were done on 2.2.2016 at the time i weighed 84kg, when weighed at the Drs on 05.05 2016, having gone in to self destruct mode my weight had increased to 88kg, what a numpty! As it is a week since my weigh in at the Drs i jumped on the scales this morning not expecting anything much to have changed, chuffed to bits with a reading of 85.4kg.
Thank you one and all Lellie x

That’s it. I’ve had enough and I’m sick and tired of being overweight. Years of neglect and destruction has to stop. I’m 43 and a T2 diabetic.

When I was first diagnosed 11 years ago I was a massive 19 stone (266lbs) had high BP 190/113, high cholesterol and was a ticking time bomb, a stroke or heart attack waiting to happen. I was only 32 years of age. What had I done to myself?
With a combination of fear, and determination I managed to sort myself out and over a couple of years lost 6 and a half stone (91lbs). I was still overweight but I felt so much better. Ever since I’ve been gradually putting the weight back on and I’m now at that tipping point where if I don’t sort myself out I’ll be back to square one.

My weight as I stepped of the scales this morning was 15 stone (210lbs). I’m now determined to do this. I already exercise (Gym 3 days a week and lunch time walks) so the moving more bit is sorted, I just need to control what I eat. I have lost 18lbs so far this year so progress is being made albeit very slowly. Why is it that I can put 4 or 5 lbs on in a day, but it takes weeks to lose the same amount?

When my wife showed me an article about the BSD I decided that I should give it a go.
I’ve ordered the book which should be here by the weekend. So the idea is to use next week as a preparation week while I read the book and sort the kitchen cupboards out, meaning I should officially start on 23rd May.

This gives me 9 weeks before we fly to Portugal for our summer Holiday. I wonder how much I can lose before we get on that plane? I’d like at least 1 and a half stone but we’ll see

Wonderful achievement, Hashimoto. You, Bill1954, Captain Lynne and the other regulars are a real inspiration. I pop into the forums whenever I feel I’m under-achieving in weight loss terms and I’m always inspired to persevere.

The best part is we are not alone as we all have each other in here.
My husband isn’t on it as he doesn’t need it and yesterday he went grocery shopping and brought home two chocolate bars.
I convinced him I don’t want that food in here anymore and he said throw them out. Instead we will give them to someone.
He’s seen my transformation in just 2.5 weeks and was on board but somehow lapses in his judgement when shopping.

I think the hardest himp is speaking up for ourselves with anyone around us but it’s important or we will eat like them again and gain our weight back. .

I thought it would be great if we post what’s better for us on the program. It would give me continual motivation to see what’s better for everyone and might help the newbies.

Here’s mine after 2.5 weeks on it.

Amazing transformations from 2.5 weeks on this diet so far are:
Losing inches
Losing weight
I had to buy clothes two sizes smaller
I am wearing pants that I could not fit
before at all
My stomach issues seem to be healing
I don’t have joint pain
I have a lot more energy
I need less sleep
I can stand in the kitchen and shower without hip and back pain
BS went from 116
Need less sleep
Able to start exercising (this is huge)

Keje, that is some turnaround!!! Well done!!! 🙂

Oh HappyLife, thank you so much!!!

I honestly didn’t expect it to work for me because no other diet did!! My ‘I hope to lose 2 stones on this diet’ was, I thought at the time, just wishful thinking. It never occurred to me that I could actually lose 3 stones!! Not in my wildest dreams!! Now I’m wearing clothes I haven’t worn for 20 years – yes, I know, Bill, I’m a tightwad!!!!

🙂

Hi Clairebear,
Your situation sounds similar to mine. It took me three attempts to succeed on the bsd, with several chocolate binges in between. I’ve now just realised I think I’ve hit the 8 week line. Yay! The first 3 weeks I was counting every day using a lot of willpower, around the 3 week line it just got easier and I stopped noticing. The 8 weeks kind of feels irrelevant now as I want to eat this way for the rest of my life. I ‘ve lost over a stone and many more cms, comfortably now a size 10-12. I also have a skinny athletic husband and 2 young children who have inherited his metabolism, I’ve been trying for 10 years to loose 1-2 stone, never succeeding as unable to resist kids/husbands food. Pre bsd the following were embarrasingly very common occurances in our house
– me buying a multibag of crisps for kids lunchboxes and eating them all in one evening then hiding the wrappers at the bottom of the bin. Have even been known to take wrappers to work to hide evidence of binges!!
– explaining to my children why we don’t eat sugary things at breakfast, then hiding behind utility room door and demolishing several bars of chocolate!
– buying pack of doughnuts for all to share and eating them all myself
– eating my husbands high energy cycling snacks so he has no snacks to take on 6 hour bike ride ( he never touches them apert from to refuel on rides)
And many more similar examples!!
Now I’m eating within bsd guidelines, not counting cals though, and no longer tempted by sugar or crisps. What’s amazing to me is that l’m not using willpower to resist them, I simply just don’t want them. I do need to be organised though and make sure l have healthy snacks aviailable, olives and cheese are favourites. As many others have said getting enough fat is key to helping you feel full. Sorry for long post, but basically I thought I was a lost cause prior to this and what started off as a way to try and loose weight has turned into a whole new way of life and healthier future. Also husband isvery much enjoying bsd food and a happier me! Good luck, you CAN do it!!

There is a Cuban black bean and chorizo soup I used to make – very tasty and a bit different, you could google the recipe. There are also lots of bean soups out there!!

Wow Judith,
Many congratulations to you and thank you for all your assistance and postings! You are a shining star and are living proof it works!
I am 61 and hopeful because of you and your inspiring outcome and all your posts.
Thank you – thank you – thank you!!!
💜💙💚

Hy Syb, you can make soup out of just about anything!!!
I use gluts of lettuce for soup – I know it sounds rank but actually it is tasty!!
Use any above ground veg, courgette and garlic with cream cheese or stilton
lettuce and cream cheese ( or spinach)
broccoli with cream cheese
cauliflower with blue cheese
Asparagus and cream
You can use any veg and add a can of cannellini or butter beans
If you don’t use beans just add cheese.
The combinations are limited only by imagination
I know you said you don’t like tomato soups but fry an onion, add a can of tomatoes and a can of butter beans. Blitz with a blender stick and you have a quick to make delicious soup. You can add herbs or spices according to taste.
🙂 Oh and instead of croutons what about a sprinkling of crispy bacon?

I often used to take chickpea chilli to school and ate it cold. Scrummy!

I thought I read in the book somewhere it would say what percentages of protein, fat, and carbs we should eat but I don’t remember seeing it.

My log in nutrition app shows percentages I am eating but I am concerned it’s too much or too little of one or the other.

Thanks!!

Hi there,
I am in my 3rd week and have amazing energy BUT in week 2 I had a couple days I felt very weak and like I might faint. I upped my water intake a lot because I read in the book that you lose a lot of water with the fat leaving so you must drink a lot (I forget how much).

Also take t easy on yourself through week two as the energy does seem to come back for all. I feel more energetic than I have in years but week 2 I thought, ” how are people exercising? ”

A doctor I know told me it takes a little while for our bodies to figure out where to find fuel when we switch from carbs to protein. It keeps looking for carbs for days and then once it figures it out we feel great again. It’s that few days it doesn’t know where to look that we feel weak. As if we hadn’t eaten almost.

Best of luck everyone!!!

Hi folks, remember Dr Mosley says the first two weeks are the hardest!! After a short while all those early niggles disappear and you will be full of energy and not be feeling hungry 🙂

Thanks Bill, Switzerland, Imogen, Barby and Ay Caramba 🙂

Feeling a lot better today, thank goodness. And got on the scales this morning and have lost another 2lb. That’s 10lb in a week and a half. I’m fairly happy with that considering how slow weight loss is with some other diets. Plus, I don’t feel deprived on this diet as I have done with others, which has led me to give up.
Bissell …I see you’re learning Welsh. Where are you from? I live in South Wales, but do not speak the Welsh language. Good on you for learning! Languages are not my strong point!
Hope everyone is feeling well today, and keeping up the good work 🙂

Hi Christies 1948,

Sending you my love and big hugs to get you through this sad time

🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌸🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Love Lucia
Xxxx

Oh yes, you can pick your nose but not your family…
😍😗😘☹️🙁
Sorry,

Love Lucia
Xxxxx

Hi roses posy,
Yes there are lots of us on this path and some of us are already around the bend!!

As it is only 8 weeks maybe calculate your finishing date and do a count down, ticking off the days on a calendar.

As it is a count DOWN and not for ever, maybe you can do it this time.

I know what it is like with distractions…… Oh she’s got a nice pair of shoes…….
Sorry, yes, it is so easy to wander off.
Always know , we are family.

What was that weird saying……

Love Lucia
Xxxx

I like bacon and broccoli in some chicken stock. I use a little bit of potato to give it a creamier texture when it’s blended up, but if you wanted really low carbs you could leave that out.

Thanks everyone. I had a look at the split peas and the carbs are really high. I’m getting really sick of cauliflower and it’s only week 2 🙁 I also thought pumpkin and squash were very high in carbs?

Ham and carrot is looking like an option

S

Hi Judith,
Thank you, the funeral is today so a bit unsettled still.
Christine

Hi fatty, thank you.
Christine

Feel so relieved after reading this as I lost 9lbs in 8 days and nothing in the past 6 days despite sticking to the 800 cals. You feel like ti’s only you and your stupid body or stupid thyroid!!! It looks like I am not alone and thanks to your comments I feel better and hope to have a better week. Good luck to you all too. Onwards and downwards! 😉

Hi Rozy,

hahahaha BSD book right by the bakery section that IS funny!

I’ve got major projects at work in a job I dislike so brain fog is something I need to fix, still having issues drinking enough water. I weighed myself this morning and no further weight loss – motivated me to come into work, fill a glass and drink – only finished it now though oops!

Awesome news on the screening! its lovely being given the green light on health checks.

Yep exercises in the book, need to find my book, I left it in the kitchen and think one of my housemates must have picked it up but yeah, adding steps each day to walk more and strength resistance exercises etc. I think I will start more strictly next week. Right now just need to stay focussed and get through the weekend without falling off the wagon.

So I’ve done my first day on the BSD diet and now into day 2. Yesterday I made a batch of the Superfood Soup and found it filling and tasty. I also have been having 1 hard boiled egg for breakfast and a diet shake for lunch. I did have some snacks of nuts and seeds to stave off the difficult hunger pains, but I think I am well below 800 calories a day.

And I made myself walk up the 9 flights of stairs to my flat, once. I aim to increse these stairway ascents as time goes on. I also did some situps today.

I really, really, really hate dieting, but after reading the BSD book, I feel ready and motivated.

I’m also hoping that this forum will offer some support!

Hi All,

Phew! Thought it was because I had a major slip up end of week one then started again. I lost 3.2kg in week one even with the slip up and so far week two I’m on Day 4 and only lost 700grams. I am feeling a bit low but then keep blaming my Nando’s dinner even though I didn’t eat the skin on my chicken butterfly and only had a leafy salad to go with it – could it be the glass of diet coke I wonder….hmmm only just remembered the diet coke. I looked up online for calorie count of the chicken butterfly and though there were a few different posts, the highest one was for 350 calories so I counted that and 25 calories for my leafy salad. I had a deficit of 40 odd calories for the day but guessed since I messed up end of week one it might even out – lo and behold I weigh myself this morning and no movement!

I can start seeing this as a way of life too as Linda mentioned so I’m not too fussed as long as I’m not putting anything on I’m happy.

MooLoc do you keep a food diary (don’t want to be assumptive but seems like you do) I just spoke to a friend who is also on the 800 cal fast and she doesn’t do exactly 800 calories every day she goes up and down but makes sure that the weekly intake averages out to 800/day. She says this works for her because her body doesn’t get too used to it. I plan on trying that for my next week on BSD.

Superb performance Judith
You’re already a leading light on here and this will only make you shine brighter
You’ll never know how many people have been inspired by your posts but I bet the number is way higher than you could imagine.
Proud of you, now go and enjoy your well deserved holiday 🙂

It’s coming to the end of day four and I’m down 2.5kg (5.5lbs). I am happy, but if I’m honest, still waiting for the wheels to fall off! Surely it can’t acually be working! 🙂

So I’m looking at a can of beetroot and wondering if it would be okay to have some with my salad tonight. I’m thinking “6g of sugar, that’s probably a bit much…” when it dawns on me that this time last week I was having ten times that much. FOR BREAKFAST! And then again a couple more times during the day. Bloody hell! How things change.

Congratulations Hashimoto – you nailed it – and you’ve helped so many others on the way.

Welcome back Rosyposy!

The BSD food is great…the BSD people are even better! We are all here to find/offer support…as we are all on this road together!

Imogen.🌻

Hashimoto,

Many many congratulations. How fantastic! …. and thank you so much for all the help and encouragement you have given to us all throughout your 16+ weeks. Enjoy your new found slim self.

Imogen.x

Hi Clairebear,
Oh dear I feel a bit guilty saying I stand at my computer when I’m retired and only use it at home.
BUT it is a challenge for me and it soon forces me to move on and get on with something else , probably more important.
So it is a good thing.

In the BSD diet book on p 160 they did an experiment where the asked volunteers to try to stand in an office for 3 hours per day. They found that they had better control of their BS levels and burnt an extra 50 calories an hour, equivalent to 30,000 extra calories a year.

Not saying this is good for everyone but some people may want to consider standing up when they can as it seems to be beneficial.
After all many people stand up all day with their jobs anyway.

Good luck with any plan you decide.

Thank you – it has been a real boost having so much support. I was talking to someone the other day, who commented on how well I was doing on my own. I explained I was not on my own, I had the support of the BSD community who kept me going with their kind words and encouragement. 🙌

Yesterday day 81 weight 9st 13lbs
Blood sugar 9.3

Today day 82 weight 9st 12lbs (18 lbs lost) 😁😁😁
Blood sugar ….wait for it… drum roll… 7.8 🙌🙌🙌🙌

I’m going on holiday, going to the airport hotel tomorrow and flying Saturday morning. Anyone know how I pack my monitoring kit? Do I put the “jabber” and spare needles in my case and the machine in my hand luggage?

Inulin – I am a real dope, I waited ages for some coming in the post, when it turns out that Inulin is already one of the main ingredients in my shakes. #readthelabelsnexttime 😝

Hi Whalleyrange,
Great weight loss. Well done. My experience of cold sensations is similar to yours and i have lost 6 inches from my tummy but still have a way to go yet. Feel great that I have lost the permanently-pregnant look. It’s not a good look….and one I’ve had for years.

Huge Congratulations Hashimoto, a true pioneer on the BSD journey! and thanks for all the encouragement you’ve given to us others following on behind you. This forum is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen, with everyone really wanting others to succeed too.

I read your profile from 16 weeks ago, where you said you hoped to lose two stone – you certainly cracked that! 🙂

Great inspiration Hashimoto.

Hi Lucia/Rosy Posy plus others as yet unknown
Many congratulations on taking control of your lives. Echo what you are saying and feel part of this club of ‘New Me’s’.
Let’s hope many others will join this growing trend and we will all lose loads of ‘Wobbalocity’.

Last week I passed the 16 weeks line!

I have lost 3 stones and I am now in the middle of the NHS healthy weight and BMI range.

More importantly my health has improved.

Last week my doctor agreed I could cut my steroid inhaler use further, taking it down to the normal recommended dose!

My acid reflux has gone.

I have fewer problems with my diverticulitis

Stomach bloating is a thing of the past (apart from the Gf brownie incident)

I have lots more energy

I started increasing my calories in week 8 and now eat a normal amount of calories for a 63 year old woman without putting weight on!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

I still, and always will eat the BSD way!

Many, many thanks to Prof Roy Taylor, Drs Mosley (Michael and Clare) and all the wonderful new friends on these forums 🙂

I am 44 years old, 5’5″ tall and in February started the BSD approximately 14 weeks ago. I lost 20pounds in total over 10 weeks (stuck at it like glue and yes it was hard at first). My start weight was 11stone 12 pounds, I am currently 10st6. I was not pre diabetic but needed to break the cycle of eating little protein and too many pieces of bread as my go to staple along with induldging in red wine too often. A year ago my weight maintained at 9st6pounds so had let it creep up through back end of 2015 only adding to it big time over Xmas. I am a VERY active person, I run daily on my treadmill, since starting the diet I have consistently averaged 84000 steps a week, I power walk for 45mins a day with the dog and have over the last 4 weeks started to train on a total gym to build some lean muscle adding in lean protein in to my diet also, I have also changed my steady runs for hiit workouts with sprinting for between 20 and 45/minutes. I haven’t significantly been able to up my calorie intake since officially finishing bsd, I gain if I eat more. Now averaging around 800-1000 calories a day. I am intermittent carb cycling so carb up days mixed with carb deplete days. I also exercise in a fasted state every day of the week. I occasionally have had a diet day off having healthy food, still no sugars though, but have had red wine on that day off. My major question here is I want to know if the low calorie diet has slowed my metabolism down as I haven’t had a drop in my weight for some time but know that I am counting and exercising right. I am still clean eating with no sugars and with limited off days. I wonder if my weight training is effecting my weight on the scales? I want to lose approximately another 13 pounds, would be even happy with 10. HELP!! Am I in trouble with my metabolism, has this low calories/carb diet damaged my hormones/thyroid function. I am panicking over this. Have booked in to see my GP tomorrow. Answers…anyone?

And yes I use Myfitnesspal too as I can log the food and check calories and most importantly watch the carbs and keep them no more than 20g

I usually make up my own meals which consist of some protein, fish nor chicken. I’m not a big meat eater but actually eat bacon on this way of eating. Weird. Anyway, lots of veges but the low carb kind. So broccoli, cauliflower, courgettes, lettuce, capsicums. Meals could be just salad and chicken, prawns or salmon. Or stir fry – no rice. If I feel like it I make cauliflower rice. Or spiralise some courgettes and throw them in at the end for noodles. Or a vegetable curry with lots of spices. The weekend is a good time to make some things ready to take to work. Frittatas are good and I have even been known to make scrambled eggs and bacon before work to take for lunch. The key for me is to have a few good meals to rotate. Go to http://www.ditchthecarbs.com if you want to look at some recipe ideas. I have to admit I drink buckets of coffee every day but the caffeine police don’t live on my street so there you go. Hope this helps ☺️

Hello everyone,

I’m new to this online chat, but i’ve been very inspired by what I’m reading. I began the eight week diet three months ago, was totally inspired and absolutely loved the food, but after a few distractions along the way, I slipped up. I’m determined to get back to it as it is the most wonderful diet I have ever found. This is day one for me – a new start. I hope you don’t mind me joining in as I love your postings.

Rosy xxx

Welcome to the veterans club Whalleyrange!
And congratulations on your successes before you know it you will be posting on the 16 weeks line! 🙂

Which reminds me . . . .

Really excited about my weight loss this week which was an astonishing 5lbs which means that in 2 weeks I’ve lost one stone and a half a pound. 1st 1/2lb // 14.5 lbs. Really amazed and ready for week 3. I’m a vegetarian and sticking to most of the week one meals from the plan in the back of the book. Drinking green tea and lemon water, it all helps. 🙂

Brilliant Izzy
You’re negotiating those tricky little hurdles that life throws at us with ease, well done 🙂

Hi everyone, well its the end of week 8 for me and today the weight is 105.2 kg. I started at an insulin resistant 120.2 kg so that’s 15 kg (or 2 stone 5 pounds in old money). That’s 13% reduction in body weight. Even more encouraging is the 5 1/2 inches lost from the belly (started at 50 inches), 2 1/2 from chest and 2 inches from the thighs, so 12 inches of my body has disappeared (hopefully never to return).
I also started to take my BS levels for the past 3 weeks and my fasting levels have never been higher than 6, pre dinner 5.7 and post dinner 6.2. Looking at the guidance that puts me in the normal range for non diabetic.
The weight loss over the last few weeks did slow down but remained steady at about 1 1/2 kg. Went through some issues with constipation and at times very cold fingers and toes but these passed and so left feeling healthier, happier and more confident.
Although the diet is an 8 week program I still need to lose more inches from the belly as my waist to hip ratio is 1 which is still high risk.So I’ll carry on and try to hit the 100 kg mark and get the hip/waist ratio below 1.
Keep inspiring me people.

Hi gang.
Goal.
What is yours?
Mine was to be a size 12 or to be 11 stone.
These are numbers.

I want to redefine my goal.
So let’s look at what I have done to myself on this blog.

I have gone from being permanently on the settee glued to the telly. Now I am able to walk 10 miles, cycle to the shops etc. Run a bit, eg to the bus without having a heart attack.

I have gone from eating two meals of Chinese takeaway with a huge bag of chips plus three family sized bags of chocolate plus bags of crisps.
Now I eat ham or chicken salad. Or veggies with fish. Or bacon egg mushroom toms. Or just veggies.

So I am able to move more, eat less. I guess I have already hit my goal without noticing. This is what I am going to carry on doing, but if along the path, I bump into a size 12, I will be happy. But if I don’t, I have got something much more than that….. My health back.

Sorry to be a bit deep this morning, I think it is because another pound of wobbalocity has dropped off.

Love Lucia
Xxxx

Great idea, 9plus!
Good luck with the diet – it’s wonderful : )