The sun is shining, beautiful blue sky.
Probably snowing here on the weekend knowing my bad luck
😕
Love Lucia xxx

Better than a rip up down with an oily cloth
Love Lucia xxxx

So Bill, where on where have you been?
I have been asking after you for AGES.
Are you on the thread called … After 8 weeks?
Where all the skinniest ones are?
Are you swooning?

Love luciaxxx

B- 200g Fage Greek yog/strawberries
L – 2 Heck sausages grilled/ small tin tomatoes
D – poached egg /150g baked beans

Teas to drink
(First time I’ve tried Heck sausages – found them very filling and tasty)

And I did get the importance of pre and post meal testing ….thank you Tofa

Hi Cherrianne and Bill54, thank you both, will look for thread and will have late night snack….hoping it works. A bit reassuring for me that others have had this experience and to better understand the probable reasons….(felt very tearful that all my efforts were to no avail and I was doomed! ) So does this mean that if I wanted to do a fasting blood glucose I do it 12 hours after the milky snack ?? Perhaps the answer is already on the thread you recommended? Tofa

Oh good. Pleased you have decided to stick with it Meredex and although I sympathise with the small weight loss to date, I am secretly pleased I am not alone. I have gritted my teeth when reading about the amazing successes on these posts – lbs dropping off like there is no tomorrow after a few days. How does that happen! Most people I know would be lying in hospital on a drip if they restricted themselves to my meagre calories. But hey ho, onward I go and will be reading the posts from other sluggish weight loss hopefuls as it keeps me motivated knowing THERE ARE OTHERS! Low carbs, no sugar is the way forward. Keep posting please!
Jussi

I’ve “only” lost 3 kg in 4 weeks (but try looking up what that much fat actually looks like!) but I can put my slow loss down to the chocolate I still turn to when stressed! I’m working on it. I also think the oestrogen being released from my fat stores (see the Just Ladies thread) is messing with my hormones. I’m just happy to be steadily losing, even if it’s not amazingly fast like for some.

Maybe look for Frittata, I now some folk love them on here.

I was looking on the recipe list for a crust less quiche with veggies, figuring I could make it on the weekend and just have a slice every day or lunch. None there, so going to the source of all knowledge Google.

Good to hear guthlac but please be careful with the long fasting period, the last thing you want is a hypo.

I used to see a TV ad that showed a woman tossing and turning all night, worried about something, until her helpful neighbour gave her a particular brand of feminine hygiene product and she was able to sleep easy. I never really understood it until now. I’ve never before had periods that were so heavy I had to change pads at night, and worry I was staining my pjs and the sheets. And a three week long period? It is certainly inconvenient. Apparently it’s quite common with rapid fat loss as there is a lot of stored oestrogen being released back into the body. I guess I’m prepared to put up with it to lose that fat!

I remember being told back when I was pregnant not to lose much weight because of the extra oestrogen going to the baby. Pretty sure Michael specifically says not to do the diet if you’re pregnant. Could be an issue if you were breastfeeding too.

thanks, I am using the week 2 menu from the blood sugar diet, but I think I have swapped around the meals for today hence maybe why no fat – lol. I will be content with the nuts then, which have improved my alertness already.

I don’t know about the calories Tippytwo but there doesn’t seem to be a lot of fat in that meal plan.
You do need it to help with the weight loss.

Hi Imogen, you may have seen my posting this am….my fasting blood sugar has apparently risen from 6.6 to 8.3….having just bought a monitor…I am in despair….can you tell me about milky drink idea please? Tofa

Hello, to combat drowsiness this morning, I have had a couple of tablespoons of peanuts and raisings – I have has blueberry and green tea shake this morning and planning to have the beetroot, apple and cannelloni bean soup for lunch, then crabcakes for tea – am I over the limit of 800 do you think?

Alan you are off them now.
For the next few days forget the fasting readings and see how the pre and post meal readings are doing. It’s a far more accurate measure as there is no dawn effect involved.

Hmm first my secret identity and now this!!!
I’m seriously beginning to believe in clairvoyancy here. Hope you can’t read my innermost thoughts Judith 😀

Hi.
New on the forum but now in week 14 of the 800cal. I started on shakes and non-starchy veg as per the Newcastle protocol but now I’m ‘on solids’ again. I’ve lost 2.5 stone so far but I’ve another couple of stones to go as I’m 81Kg and need to get to around 66kg to be in the middle of my normal BMI. My fasting BS levels have fallen from early teens down to mid-six’s. Weight loss has slowed significantly to less than 100g/day so I’m considering ‘proper’ fasting for a couple of days per week. This is also to help improve my insulin resistance and improve my BS readings. My HbA1c after eight weeks was 43 (normal 25-41). No ill effects 14 weeks in, though, and feeling hugely better in myself as my blood pressure is now low and my cholesterols are brilliant. Started the gym yesterday too.
guthlac

I have managed to score a set of scales and am using the same ones.

19 days in stone lost and going back on those metformin as BS seems up n down n all over
7.7 fasting today from a lower measurement yesterday
Soooo continue this plan with couple pills thrown in daily will see how I go and come back off pills in few weeks,maybe they’ll help purge the sugar out system ?
Alan confused 🤔

This is true. Hubby (who’s not on BSD) weighs half a stone heavier in one branch of Boots than he does in another. Same sort of digital scales. He obvs goes with the lighter one!!

Duh…I am such a newbie…
Have just been reading some of the earlier topics and it seems that this is not so unusual. I will try a late evening milky snack and see if it helps…or maybe, stop testing in a.m.😊

Low carb waffles with strawberries and dollop of yoghurt – I find the coconut flour in recipe makes them rather dry – I’ll use almond flour or half of each next time
Prawn Pho from the 5:2 diet book – added extra mushrooms and snow peas and ‘Slendier’ or konjac noodles – virtually no cals in these.
Roasted eggplant (aubergine) stuffed with ‘bolognaise’ sauce left over from the other day when I had it with spiralized zucchini –
I always add some greens on the side.
I have two coffees a day before lunch with a spoonful of real cream, and at about 5.00pm I often have a cup of decaf tea with unsweetened almond milk and a slice of the skinny brownie from the main book or hommous with celery and carrot sticks – keeps the wolf from the door while preparing dinner!

Caravan Sue, are you weighing on the same set of scales, or in different towns as you previously said you might do? There are sometimes big differences between different scales that might account for your apparent weight gain.

Hi feltwicked
Welcome to you both. Lots of help here. Look at past topics in forums.
As you lose weight etc your sleep should be better. A big + for any shift worker ( I did it years ago ). Keep posting & good luck

Thanks for that. I look forward to it!

Hi Tofa,
It sounds like you’ve perhaps experienced a blood sugar spike at about the same timeframe in the diet that I did.
If you have a look at the thread ‘ rising fasting blood sugars’ you’ll see that this happened to several people around week 4/5 and lasted a couple of weeks.
Stick with the diet and you will get the results you want. The bedtime snack of cheese, yoghurt or a glass of milk really does help counteract the dawn phenomenon. 🙂

B – full fat natural yoghurt/berries/seeds
L – poached egg on avocado slices
D – cottage pie and cauliflower mash (yum)

Hi Elma
Way to go!👍
I’m in week 12 & off meds for a week & a half. My FBS shot up again at first but are now heading south daily so fingers x ?
I’m 65 in July & looking forward to it now ( well we all know the alternative don’t we).
Just had a family hol & went swimming! First time for years as I didn’t like to see me in a cosi let alone others! Looked OK & felt same. More water to come 🏊🏻 as I still need to lose more weight
Keep on keeping on

Fasting sugar readings are notoriously erratic because of the dawn effect as your liver releases stored sugar into your bloodstream. So much so that many doctors now recommend not testing in the morning but concentrating on pre and post meal readings.
When you think about it, if you are burning sugars as fuel, a longer fasting time may result in more stored glucose being released than normal as your body needs the fuel.
Try to have a fatty snack before bedtime, I use yoghurt and fruit (full fat of course) cheese, nuts, anything to keep the digestive system working through the night to stave off that dawn effect.

Hi napangardi, the book says sometimes a drink of hot water is comforting and staves hunger pangs.

Try it with a slice of lemon 🙂

Hi there, I am on week 2 of BSD and so far am doing well. Little concerned that my morning blood sugar levels are rising. At start levels were hovering between 7.5 – 8 after fasting – now up to +9. Though seem to be ok in pm dropping to 6 or thereabouts. Have been consistent with the diet. Any suggestions as to why this could be??

Napangardi, I had a moment like that a couple of days ago and a walk really helped. I have found evenings particularly difficult, I used to aimlessly nibble my way through the evening! One of those bad habits I was talking about 😉 Yep, I think maybe having something to tide you over these moments would be a good idea. For me, a walk and a soak fills a fair bit of time and it’s surprising how quickly the moment can pass. You’re doing so well – keep on keeping on. Also spending time on here is so inspiring, I think that spurs me on more than anything. Let us know how you go 🙂

Ah Lucia, do you have a cold hun?
I have a big jar of Vicks here in case you need some rubbed in somewhere.
Purely for medical reasons of course 😉

Woo Hoo Sue
congratulations on losing that first stone, you are living proof that perseverance does pay off 🙂
Now it’s all downhill, just got those sugar readings down a little.

Day 4

I had absolutely tons of energy when I got home last night and for the first time ever made all of the lunches for today, meaning I hit the alarm snooze once this morning! I did feel shattered this morning though and feel that all of the balls in the air are going to hit the deck with a big thump before too long!

My fasting BS was 5.2 this morning which is higher than I would have expected after what I ate. I couldn’t even finish the courgette with prawns. I am not really that hungry either which is good!

Today is tuna and mayo for breakfast, LCHF Moussaka and a tomato for lunch, and chicken, mozzarella and tomato bake with broccoli for dinner.

29g carbs (13%), 41g fat (43%) and 96g protein (44%)

Daren’t get on the scales yet! Not sure if I’m losing anything or not, but I definitely feel better!

Have a good day everyone 🙂

Agghhhh it is really hard today….. I do not think I am hungry per se, I just feel I need to eat…..I logged on in order to not eat anything! Perhaps I should go for a walk….. It is frustrating as the first two days were a breeze, so I was shocked by my internal battle….I had eggs, spinach and peas for breakfast, avocado salad for lunch and some yoghurt, a handful of almonds and still I wander the kitchen…..I may go and buy some miso soup to tide me over during these moments.

Zendo, what Bill says! 🙂

Ay caramba, something along the lines of ‘ the money you save on food will be spent replacing your wardrobe, and then some’ 🙂

Oh Bill carrying a boiler! No chance of holding trousers in place with the elbows!

Wow, OH is making sure you do that big clothes shop Bill! You’d better hurry or she will shop for you and really buy you that mankini! 🙂

Bill
There should be a BSD warning about the danger of following this diet.
Clothing hazard!!!!

OMG the OH went through my drawers and wardrobe yesterday and threw out everything that no longer fits me.
There were 2 bin liners full of clothes.
I need a major shopping trip next month. Pants falling down ? try having it happen while you are carrying a boiler from a wagon 🙁

Congratulations Sue, its a great milestone to reach!

That’s such good news Napangardi! Yes I too have have been weighing and after years of being told not to weigh yourself more than once a week I am finding it motivates me. I’m starting day 5 today and I’m 4 1/2 lbs lighter 🙂 I have been experimenting with food too. I’m finding bulgar wheat filling, and eggs are so versatile. Habits are hard to change – I’m finding that also, but I hope I’m forming new ones. I will be tested over the weekend at a couple of social gatherings….

I’ve woken here to a snow flurry would you believe. So back to winter woollies! Last Wednesday I spent the afternoon at a beach with friends wearing a t- shirt.

Ha, Hashimoto – Mr Pickles is a legend on the island with his antics:)

Thanks for signing Jani. I think hubby’s GP needs a wake up call, he clearly hasn’t checked to see if there is any research! Hope your hubby does start the BSD 🙂

What is happening Zendo is that you are doing everything right.
The full feeling is coming from the extra fat in your diet because it takes your body so much longer to process plus, a lot of what we have always called hunger was actuallyy carbohydrate cravings. Now you are in fat burning mode, you no longer need carbs so your body isn’t crying out for them.
On an aside, had a meal out last night at an Italian restaurant. Had to be careful with choices as most of the scrummy food is sauce laden and we don’t know what goes into them.
Settled for king prawn in garlic starter and a fillet steak with vegetables.
Delicious and FBS today was 6.3 so a result.
You can eat out if you just plan carefully.

We were obviously typing at the same time Bill! 🙂

Hi Hashimoto/ Alanhypo
Seem to have been in ‘the pants falling down club’ for a while now as well!!!
Chose the wrong pair to play tennis in last night (under jogging bottoms, I must add).
Spend part of the time trying to surreptitiously haul them back into place.
Annoyingly this pair of ‘droopy drawers’ are quite new.

Hi feltwicked, welcome to the forums 🙂
Congratulations to you and OH for starting this diet tomorrow.

You don’t need to follow the complex recipes in the book for your packed meals for work. Just follow the principles!

Ideas for packed meals:
Dips and crudite
Salad with ham/egg/tuna/salmon/chicken/beans etc
No carb ploughmans – from book
Full fat yoghurt and berries
Piece of cheese and celery and apple
Soup in a flask
Couple of boiled eggs and some nuts

Lots of things you can have that are easy to prepare – the single pots of Fage full fat yoghurt don’t need any prep!

There are a few shift workers on these forums following this diet so you are not alone! 🙂