22nd April 2016

HELLO !
I too have begun the BSD 8 week diet today.
I have read the book, bought my ingredients and visited my GP for approval to start.
In 8 weeks time, I have my 6 mth visit with the diabetic nurse. I really hope to see some change.

Tonight, I must admit I am hungry, does this get better?

For the last 2-3 years, since my perimenopause really kicked in, I’ve woken around 3 am and often been awake for hours before sleeping again. Since the second day of the Fast 800 diet I’ve slept through every night (17 days now) till 7am! It’s amazing. Am going to experiment with alcohol and other carbs when I finish the 8 weeks to see which exactly is the cause.

Thanks guys! Yes, the temptations were there!! Just the smell of the food outlets was mouth watering! A 6 hour journey home tomorrow – my egg salad is already packed ready in the fridge! ! I have promised to take a box of 10 pasties home as gifts – imagine the smell in our car ! OMG! !

Lovely sounding food, Izzy! 🙂

So glad hubby is ok georgiarose!! 🙂

Re fainting.
Everything good, Cherrianne. The local doctor was very thorough and checked out everything, since hubby has stents. Even rang his cardio surgeon in Sydney. Suggested he go off the caffeine and up the calories. He HAS lost enough weight, trying to be such a good support for my efforts. So we are blaming the bad influence of our German guest 🙂 I will be making sure he eats a healthy lunch at the proper time and goes on to herbal teas!

I totally agree with you julia, leeanne has done so well 🙂

My current blueberries state 100g – 37 cals and 6.9g carbs. I always have a full 200g Greek yog for breakfast with about 50g blueberries or 3 tbsp strawberries. I bought pomegranate seeds too but the label stated 10g is 10.2 cals which seemed a bit high for such a small fruit.

No flare ups of diverticulitis
Sleeping much better
Sense of well being
Concentration is improved

I think you should have named this ‘my holiday triumph’. In Cornwall, of all the foodie destinations, and you only succombed to a few extra cashews? I’m jealous of your control!

Well day 4 is almost over, I’m off to bed soon.

steps 10059 🙂

Food..

Breakfast- yoghurt and strawberries

lunch- lentil and butterbean soup

dinner- hunters chicken two tablespoons of rice

calories -690 so I’m low but it was a little on the high carb side today.

Today was good I had some time alone and when I get that I get my camera and get myself out to local historical sites and take pictures. The downside of this I found today is that usually whilst out on these adventures I normally pop in to a cafe and get a hot chocolate, as well as normally having sweets for the car. Today I had… water for in the car lol. However I did manage to avoid temptation and bring on day 5!

Biggest benefit for me too has been the mental health one. Knowing I have been successful where so many times before I have failed with weight loss is hugely empowering. I’m more than 2/3 of the way to my goal weight and I KNOW I can get there this time… and I know there won’t be a next time as this is not a diet but an eminently satisfying way of life.

Don’t have any other health issues but if I did then I’m sure I’d be posting improvements there too!

Hi just found a free Kindle book, for Indian Vegan recipes, Haven’t read much, but some of the recipes look good and possible on this regime.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegan-Essential-Cookbook-vegetarian-intolerance-ebook/dp/B017SWL46Q?ie=UTF8&ref_=zg_bs_341689031_f_93

Good going TFB! 🙂

I’m struggling slightly, 5w5d, total loss 14lbs which is good but not sparkling like so many others. I still have 18lbs to go.
I’ve been using my fitness pal and sticking to 800cals per day. It’s great people have put in the calories of, as far as I can see, all the receipes. But, I’m wondering if I’m eating too many carbs and not enough fat or protein, I only lost 1lb last week and with the exception of 1 bad day and a bottle of fizzy wine, have stuck to it, plus a step class, Zumba and kettle bells. Feeling a bit disheartened……
Thoughts?

End of week 6 weigh in this morning: 101.4kg. That’s -1.4 for the week and 14.8kg total lost.

As discussed in other threads I’ve decided to double down and do 16 weeks of 800BSD. Or 91kg – whatever comes first.

Thanks hashimoto, encouragement is very welcome! Better cashews than a mars bar! Back on the wagon tomorrow.

Hi Boggis, I meant to say think about some well chilled sparkling water with a slice of lemon or lime and a variety of herbal teas as well as still water 🙂

Hi leeanne, look on the bright side you won’t be constipated after all those cashews! Please don’t berate yourself you have done SO well not to have fish and chips, cream teas and pasties. 1 pot of healthy nutss won’t derail you when it’s a one off.

I think you’ve done brilliantly. 🙂

Jotsaroop …..part way through week 2 I felt awful. Dizzy, headache, nausea etc. I drank gallons of water and about 36 hours later felt as right as ninepence. Most people go through it. Stick with it as the ongoing weight loss results are amazing x

Boggis….what a fabulous name ! Don’t be worried about starting, the only things that will happen is that you’ll lose weight, need smaller clothes, have more energy (ridiculous amounts sometimes) and if you are on medication, can reduce or stop. I’ve been following the plan for 7 weeks and have lost 21 pounds. I’ve only had two days where I’ve hit 800 calories, the rest of the time calories are between 1100 and 1400 (bosses wedding). I intend to continue with my healthy eating as I’ve managed to re-educate my brain into what is good to eat and what isn’t. There is plenty of help on all sorts of things on here. Stick with us. Once you get the hang of it you’ll love it. Good luck x

Thanks! I will try these tomorrow!

Hi julia, my son has a friend with the surname Boggis, so I wonder if Boggis1 is the genuine surname rather than a Roald Dahl. Fan??? Could be both, of course! Boggis1 enlighten us! 🙂

Julia your chinese meal sounds scrummy! 🙂

Love the name, Boggis . Fantastic Mr Fox a favourite story of mine and my girls too. I would echo the comments above. Drinking enough is easy if you find something you like – my favourite is either chai teabag either with or without a dash of milk and for a cold drink it’s fizzy water with lemon (freeze the slices). I have lost over 2 stone despite being the one who has tried and failed a million times to lose weight. Can’t ever see myself eating carb heavy again. We ate Chinese tonight. But instead of a pile of rice or noodles the whole family had a pile of beansprouts another of mushrooms and another one of green beans to accompany the lemon chicken and chicken with spring onion and banana dishes. I was stuffed afterwards as my plate was full. Lots of friendly folk to help you on your way.

We crazy people will stick together, Lucia. There are plenty of us to keep you company!

Actually I love Bill’s idea of the lose t-shirt too. Think you should put in a bulk order. We’ll all be buying them off you😁

Skywalker, words fail me. I hope, despite appearances they will do some serious thinking

Hi fellow 800’ers
Well we’ve been in Cornwall for a week. I’ve stuck to the plan. Not one chip, pasty or cream tea has passed my lips. I did have a poached cod one night from the chippy though. I’m fuming though – I’ve just let myself down today (week 7, day 5). I picked up a 70g pot of cashew nuts and scoffed them all – all 413 cals of them!! So today these cals are excess ones. Although I’ve walked miles this week, I know this is no excuse. Honestly it’s just not worth being greedy as it’s made my last night in Cornwall thoroughly guilt ridden!!

I got a letter today stating the practice has awarded itself 20 days to respond to my raised issues that they are treating as a complaint. I sent the letter 10 days ago so not sure what they are counting. It started off with “I would like to tell you about two of my experiences at the surgery, in feedback form rather than proceed directly to a formal complaint.” So no marks for comprehension, no acknowledgment or phone call or email and after 10 days a 2 paragraph letter posted second class!. More when they get round to responding properly…

That strange word translates to ‘since’.

It is the language of the crazy people like me.🤓
Love luciaXxxx

Hi gang, all I can say about the exercise is.

🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 to each and every one of you.

Just think how fit you have become sibpncesine you started.
My hat is off to you🎩👒
Love luciaXxxx

Hi whoopsiedaisy, I often have non BSD friends round and just don’t have the carbs, sometimes I make a bsd meal and people don’t seem to notice 🙂

Hi Jotsaroop, welcome to the forums and congratulations on your weight loss so far, we’ll look forward to reading your successes on your BSD journey! 🙂

Hi Simon, as Bill said 50g or less of carbs. I have used calorieking to find carbs not on packaging – but you need to deduct the fibre from the carbs for the correct figure in britain 🙂

Hi boggis1 welcome to the forums and the BSD way of life! Once you have done this for a few weeks you will find eating out easier than you might think – you just need to leave the carbs and make sure you don’t have too much alcohol on those special days.
I agree that it is better to start as soon as you can and you’ll be a healthier you for those special days 🙂

Thanks Hashimoto, I will definitely have a look and try them out.

Thank you both… I think I’ll stick to a small amount of whole grain spelt for now.. Thanks for the tips..

Thank you all very much for your support I’m going to start tomorrow and see how I get on. I’m terrible at drinking water so that’s something I will need to change!

Thanks who ever sorted this, it really helps

Same finger literally a couple of mm apart. I have found them both to be different in the past. As long as I stick with the same one I know if it is going in the right direction or not. I have some control solution and have just tried it on them both Accu check is 5.2 and Element is 5.7.

I have learnt my lesson from taking my good meter on holiday with me and it being broken on the journey.

I am normally a size 16 but since I lost 2 1/2 inches from my waist I decided to buy some size 14 jeans – I have them on now ready to go out tonight. They are quite roomy so I looked up the waist measurements for a size 14 jean and it is 31″ but I am 36″ and they are still roomy – must be one of life’s mysteries. Had a problem tonight looking for a top that didn’t look way too big – a nice problem to have. 🙂
I’m not buying anything smaller until I come back from my hols as it is all you can eat breakfast and evening meals. I’m going to take my shakes with me for lunch. I will eat correctly, but the salads are delicious, vast and varied so portion control might be an issue.

Bella the headaches are more likely to be from carb withdrawal
Have your coffee, I do, just count the milk in your daily calories.

Brilliant lynne. 🙂

Denise that’s good news about your ibs.my neice has it and is hoping starting this diet will improve it. I forgot to add that i have not had a flare up of diverticulitis which needed antibiotic treatment since I started this diet.

These improvements are incredible. I love this diet 🙂

Most of us try to keep the carbs down to 50g or less per day.
This is because that figure should put your body into ketosis or fat burning mode
Best of luck on the journey, it may be eventful but we’re all here to offer support.

Hi jotsaroop

Well done sticking through the tough bit and congratulations on the weight loss!
I’m only in my second week and have lost 7lb (gained one of my lost pounds and plateaued for the past few days but not getting hung up about it and putting it down to all things female : ( ). I basically was surviving on carbs before this and I have had ‘carb flu’ symptoms and huge hunger since I started, but I have to say the hunger is definitely subsiding, as are the horrible symptoms. I still had pains across the top of my nose yesterday, along with a stuffy headache, a bit like sinusitis but I’m guessing I’m just taking longer to shake it off as I was so steeped in bad carb habits.
Persevere! We will get there and it will be sooooooo worth it!
Good luck – you’re doing brilliantly!

Already done Judith 😃

Thank you for your replies!
Feeling much better today and yes, I made an extra effort to add some healthy fats, so added a lot more avacado, and olive oil to my meals and feel a lot better for it!

Denise, lynne, Switzerland , marcus, would you mind just putting your health improvements in the ‘list your improvements ‘ list? 🙂

No more acid reflux since being on the BSD
Persistent cough disappeared
Cold-induced cough disappeared
Reduction in joint pain

More energy
Better concentration
Thinking more clearly

Hi sianeyb could you put that about your acid reflux in the ‘list your improvements’ thread? 🙂
Skywalker would you put your improvements in that thread too? 🙂

I thought it might be useful to prof taylor and dr m.

Hi bella I. Have had my 2 mugs of nescafe every morning for the 3 months I have been on this diet. Have reached the weight I want to be at.
I just would not go without my morning coffee!
You might find this much easier with your morning cuppa as long as it’s not with cake lol 🙂

I’d also say start now. I was going to start on 1st January, but changed that – starting on 19th December. I knew that if I waited I might change my mind and keep putting it off. I’m still on 800 calories – tomorrow I’ll have been on the BSD for 18 weeks.

I’ve lost over 3 stone (more still to lose) and my blood sugars are now usually in the normal range.

It’s surprising how much food you can eat for 800 calories once you stop eating the carbs. I can’t imagine going back to eat the quantities I did before, or the carbs, because I feel so much better now.