Great results HT! And thanks for signing the petition 🙂

I thought I was good on fruit and veg, but I’d never heard of this.

As apples are OK and the carbs seem to be lower than for apples, I imagine it would be OK to eat some of them.

Hi everyone. I have been reading many of the forums whilst following the BSD but never posted any comments, although I did sign the petition when it started. I have finished the 8 weeks and lost 18lb. My HbA1c result has just come in at 38. I am so pleased and just wanted to say a huge thank you to Dr. Mosley and Professor Taylor for making this possible. Also many thanks to everyone on the forums for all the information, recipes and laughs. Can’t wait to see the reaction of the diabetic nurse when I see her in a couple of weeks as she was very dismissive when I tried to broach the subject with her a couple of years ago. So glad I took no notice of her. Good luck to everyone on the diet. I still can’t believe how very easy it was.

I’m starting to quite like chick peas.

It is irritating that sugar is added to just about everything.

Forgot to say Edinburgh is my favourite Scottish city, love the history it has. I’m further north of Dundee but visit now and then.

Just been to the optician with my daughter then a rummage around a local castle 🙂

I don’t think drinking tea will be causing you problems.

Even for smaller people 800 calories is low, so you should lose weight reasonably quickly.

If you can avoid the sweeteners then do. They’re not healthy and just encourage cravings for sweet things.

My husband isn’t doing the diet, but we’re eating the same foods for most meals. Some are recipes from the book, others are my own adaptations of the meals we used to have, but using low carb foods. I just have a smaller portion and give him some rice/pasta/bread/potatoes.

Hi Moo loc

I’m on week 7 (36lb loss so far) I try to avoid any time where the hunger really kicks in, I really needed to plan for these times as that is when I am at my weakest. Nuts are good, but maybe try an apple, or some berries with some yoghurt, maybe just the yoghurt (with nuts).

I roast a chicken every few days and have cold roast chicken permanently in the fridge, protein is always satisfying and you can get away with picking only a few bits. The chicken forms the basis of my lunch salad, I also use prawns so these are good to pick at too.

I also have a pot of chicken stock on the go, my wife hates it but I use it for sauces and when I’m hungry I drink a cup of it, it’s only a few calories and far more substantial and tasty than just water. Flavoured tea can also give your a temporary stay until dinner, lemon and peppermint are my favs.

Raw veg with seasoning can also be your friend, I love carrots and coriander, cherry tomatoes with dried garlic, mange tout blanched in the chicken stock. I try to go for something tasty and or bulky and “dress it up”.

You have to look at what you like and distil that down to a low calorie, accessible and hopefully satisfying snack, not easy but 100% worth every second of prep and planning. Remember if you are snacking eat slow and STOP as soon as you do not feel hungry.

Good luck !

Thank you all! I started yesterday and was really lost but reading what you all are eating is a great guide!!!!
Special thanks to Hashimoto for his frittata recipe! (I can’t find the post where I asked him for it – how do I do that?)
Yesterday:
B – Bircher – 245 cal total.
1 tblspn raisins (35 = 50 cal)
3.5 T apple juice(50 cal- 1.5oz
2 T ground flaxseed (75 cal)
2 T full Fat Greek yogurt (20cal)
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1 T walnut pieces (50 cal)

L- 3 oz salmon
1 cup mixed vegies and 1 t butter

D- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 apple
25 raisins

S – 1 oz aged cheddar

I went over by 78 cal but lost 2 lbs as of today. One thing is I hurt everywhere starting last night and hadn’t been at all. Fingers, back, knees all got super inflamed for some reason. Wondering B if it was the tiny bit of red pepper for lunch (1/8 cup) as its a night shade.

Anyone else have inflammation when they first started?

A cup of tea – normal or fruit/herb can help.

It does get easier, honestly.

Is there a low carb way to make a white sauce?

I’m assuming cornflour is unsuitable as a thickener. Would gram flour work?

Brilliant diary – thanks for sharing!

Peggy, I’m really encouraged by your post. I’m on day 1 and would love to have lost 2.5lb like you have, well done!!
Food is my hobby, I love to cook, eat, plan, shop. We have dinner guests a lot too – I haven’t faced that yet! Will need to think ahead.
Keep posting your story, it’s great to read!

Hi keeptrying, after returning to the Dr after trying various antacids she suggested I had globus sensation, I’ve attached a link.

http://patient.info/doctor/globus-sensation-pro

Hi Christine I’m slightly better, thanks 🙂

Hello,
I’m new to BSD and have read the book.
Please can you share your tips for those ‘starving’ moments. Two hours til family dinner & I’ve tried the glass of water and a tablespoon of nuts ( I grudge the high calories) to help.
Just wait it out?
Mind over matter?!
Would love your ideas! Thanks

Hi janet I saw that on the bbc app, it shows the front pages of newspapers.
Defo one of us!

Hi Christine, I get that restless leg thing if I get over tired so I tend to go to bed early to avoid it 🙂

Oooo lynne! Enjoy!!

I’m resting my back for 5 mins – preparing a potato bed (for my son, not me lol) ‘the digging and weeding is hard! ‘Do you remember that 60s ditty?

Can’t help with your drinks question but I’m on day 1 too, tried everything else! All the best!!

Hi amyloueliza, Christine and everyone

Well done on your weight loss amyloueliza.

I seem to lose a dress size for each stone. Lost 2.5 stone and 2 dress sizes.

hi, I was interested to read your post
I have not done this diet yet – but spent the last 3 months on the ‘fast diet’ – and found that I have had a HUGE increase in my reflux symptoms
lump in throat, dry mouth, problems with food repeating etc etc
I have just seen an ENT specialist and he couldn’t find anything wrong except the results of irritation from reflux
he said that the change in my eating could well have made things worse
I have asked on the fd forum and no one seems to be experiencing the same issues

I would be very interested to hear if you find a way through this because I am at a loss to know what to do

the fasting diet was working incredibly well re. weight loss, but I am reluctant to try anything at the moment

It arrived this morning. Unpacked, put together. Veggies bought. Waiting for tea time 😃

Hi amyloueliza,
You must have lost a lot to be two dress sizes down! I know you aren’t using scales for your weight, I am though and I am 2lbs off losing two stone and I have only gone down one dress size! I know I am Apple shape, so that might have something to do with it!
Anyway well done with your weight loss and onwards and downwards!
Christine

Hi christine, I saw something about Lisa Riley on the loose women website. Don’t know if it was specifically the bsd she did, but she said she did cut the carbs so she’s definitely in our gang!

Hi Judith,
How are you doing this morning? I hope you are feeling a little better.
Christine

Hi Lucia,
How are things going for you, has your cold gone? I am very fortunate that my village, which has grown and is not now really a village! has a supermarket, Iceland and a home bargains, plus the usual butchers etc, I also have A fish man who comes to my door each week, I don’t think I could walk to the shops, do the shopping and walk back, so I am very impressed that you do that, well done you.
Christine

Hi all,
Did anyone see the picture of Lisa Riley in the papers yesterday? She looks amazing, I wonder if she has done the bsd diet?
QUESTION everyone please, does anyone else have a feeling of ‘restless body’ similar to restless leg, (which I do get) however my body just doesn’t know how to cope, it usually happens at night and I can’t seem to stop it and rest! I have tried relaxing techniques, mindfulness, and yoga breathing, nothing works, it’s only occasional, but it has only started since I have been on this diet.
Christine

Well done you ! That’s a brilliant achievement.

Bill I’m pleased your bs is settling down and you’re close to that beginning with 13 number!:)

To my great surprise a pound dropped of this morning making a total of 3 stones! Well chuffed! 🙂
I wish my brain would speak to my bloated stomach as I feel like I’ve put weight on!!!

Hi ay caramba, that thing about bananas is the old advice there is a lot of sugar in bananas. On the BSD perhaps some nuts or a piece of cheese would be better? Just a thought 🙂

There’s a brilliant drawing app too, it’s very clever!

Hi Chinagas
Very well done. Putting me to shame, but I’m doing the May marathon with ay caramba see topic : what exercise are people doing?

I think it’s maybe time for a meds review for you with your GP. Don’t want you flaking out ‘cos your BP is in your socks!
Many congrats for giving up cigarettes. I think Raleigh should have sunk with his tobacco & now spuds 😉
Be safe & well exercising

Hi willf, have you cbecked Bill1954. Results? He and cherrieanne both had probs with higher bs levels for a few weeks which then settled 🙂

Wow Bill,how does she do that?! She’s a genius! Some autistic children are extremely clever – and being able to focus on something they like can increase their ability in that area.
Have you downloaded the piano keyboard app? I wonder if she would like it? 🙂

Wow, donno, you put me to shame! I just do a few pilates exercises for my back and am chuffed when I do more than 10,000 steps! 🙂

Hi Bill1954
How are you doing? Eyes ok I do hope?
I can pick stuff up with my toes too & I can write with them! And wiggle my little toes. Think there’s a monkey in there somewhere? 🐒
Your little granddaughter sounds very accomplished with toes & iPads. Mine won’t keep socks on & grabs & runs off with any unattended iPad. She’s 3 & can work it better than me.

Well done Amyloueliza, fantastic to have dropped 2 dress sizes! 🙂

Day 48 and 36lbs gone is fantastic!! Picture it- that’s 72 half pound packs of lard!!!
It’s a shame your dr is so closed in her thinking – she should be supporting you in this!

When you go back go dressed to the nines so you can really show your weight loss and improved health! 🙂

Hi there everyone, this is a great thread captainlynne, so good to hear your news. I’ve just joined the group but have already completed eight weeks. I’ve written my story in my profile so wrong now you all just now but like a few of you I am not yet diabetic but knew I was well on track. Nothing was shifting weight for me and I was really starting to get concerned. Then my daughter told me about this diet and so I hopped on board. I bought the book, on kindle initially, but realised I messed the hard copy for kitchen convenience. I am enjoying being in the kitchen, trying new things and with the benefits that could come, well it’s a no brainer for me. Loving everything. I’ve avoided weighing myself and am choosing to use my clothing as a guide to start with. I’m going to maintain this for another for weeks then move to the med style, I think! So far I’ve gone down two sets sizes, and my husband says he can see a big difference, so that’s good enough for now. The last thing we all need is putting additional barriers in our way. Anyway looking forward to getting to know you all and hopefully helping out if needed. Big smiles x

Just signed up for my first Marathon with The Britsh Heart Foundation in May I start tomorrow🙈🙈🎉💥🎉.this will be interesting and extremely challenging Thanks for the info and encouragement ay caramba.

Thanks Beverley.

Thank you to all of you who responded so positively to my query. It made me feel much better to read the over the 8 week messages.
It’s no use talking to my MD as we have has major disagreements over anything that seems to disagree with NHS guidelines, and she is quite scathing about internet wannabe doctors (her words.)
She seems to have taken my refusal to continue with her ever increasing drug regime , as a personal insult so the only way I can ever win the argument is to go back once I have lost the weight.

Anyway….day 48 today and weighed in at 21st 4lbs (loss of 36lbs !) I still can’t believe how simple it is…after a lifetime of failed diets! Onwards and downwards !

Hi general lynne
Get a print out of all blood results & back date it to at least just before you started BSD. Go on line for explanation & comparison of your HbA1c , liver etc results. There is no reason why you shouldn’t have them or be able to understand the results with explanation. That goes for ALL Type 2 Diabetics.

Hi Californiagirl
Of course you are a girl – I was 16 the last time I looked! Really 65 in July 😀 Flew in & out of San Fran in 2000, on way to Hawaii. Shame we had no stay over. But the bridge looked good, no mist
A Beach Boys fan, never old. Hang loose. Kokomo. Aloha! 🌺

I am about to start the 8 week Blood Sugar Diet. I am only 4’10” tall and am concerned that 800 calories may be too high for me. After all – there are 6′ tall men who are doing this diet who need a lot more calories than I do to maintain weight! Should I cut the 800 to 600 or just accept that my weight loss will be much slower than a taller person?

thanks Hashimoto and Bill. The diet is quite an interesting process. I’m trying some Fast Exercise ideas in my workouts. I’ve always ridden an eliptical (cross) trainer because of weak ankle and knees, 20 mins in four min sections of stepped intervals. It’s a good workout, but I tried the truncated version the other day: 2 mins warm up, then cranked it up to mid intensity for 20 secs, up a bit more intensely for the next 20, then to high and flat out for final 20secs, followed one min on medium rest. Repeated that two more times with a 2 min rest on the last time, total workout time 9mins. I felt just as good after than the 20min workout

thanks Hashimoto. The diet is quite an interesting process. I’m trying some Fast Exercise ideas in my workouts. I’ve always ridden an eliptical (cross) trainer because of weak ankle and knees, 20 mins in four min sections of stepped intervals. It’s a good workout, but I tried the truncated version the other day: 2 mins warm up, then cranked it up to mid intensity for 20 secs, up a bit more intensely for the next 20, then to high and flat out for final 20secs, followed one min on medium rest. Repeated that two more times with a 2 min rest on the last time, total workout time 9mins. I felt just as good after than the 20min workout