Thanks for the tips, Hawks & Shrinkydinkyman. 🙂 I wish I liked parsley, but I will look up the probiotic idea.

You can smell people in a ketotic state… their breathe sells a bit like when you have a big feed of garlic…. maybe your using ketones..x

For bad breath, try chewing some parsley. Works really well.

Love it Judith
I haven’t quite got to the happy stage when I look in a mirror yet, but i’m getting there.
I got a major confidence boost this week as I listened the OH telling the rest of the family how proud she is of me.
A little encouragement goes a long way 🙂

Oh yes that would be nice! Didn’t really think they exist, being in France there’s so much else to concentrate on. Will look them up maybe but things here are more expensive than uk and I’m trying now not to weigh every day! I’ve always been a slow looser and never measured my waist, so this time around that’s what I did, that will keep me going, scales do fluctuate sooo much and I’m one to constantly weigh myself. My midwife all those years ago told me to always go on clothes size rather than weight. I exercise Zumba and do a lot of walking so exercise is not a problem, just keeping going and cooking for a family is harder, I think I will cook separate things now for me and my family as too tempted to nibble on theirs! Last night they had sausage and mash whilst I had stuffed mushroom and salad, but I feel good and this forum is soooo supportive, excellent positive people, must get on 👍

Hawks, I agree with Bill – i noticed i looked a lot thinner when I changed down to clothes which fit. Clothes which have become baggy retain the silhouette of lumps and bumps after being stretched that way for a while – treat yourself 🙂

Re the bad breath: I know that some research has shown bad smelling breath is more likely after eating proteins than carbs, so maybe that could be one of the reasons? If you can make sure to clean teeth or chew gum after eating proteins like cheese, maybe that will help.
A company sells a probiotic kit so you can repopulate your mouth with the fresher smelling type of bacteria for people who have an imbalance causing bad breath.
Search for Blis probiotic.

Hi larpent, losing so much from your waist sounds like you are burning quite a lot of fat. Perhaps scales which show fat% would encourage you some more 🙂

Hi Hawks
I find the same thing when I’m wearing my baggy works outfit.
At home I wear a T shirt and joggers, people notice then
Get a pair of skinny jeans and a tight T shirt, the compliments will roll in 🙂

Thanks for the welcome, and the encouragement. I have found that no one has commented on my lost weight, even when commenting on others who have lost much less. I think I somehow didn’t show it that much, or overweight still looks overweight, but it can be discouraging.
I hope it goes well for you Patsy!

BTW – has anyone had really bad breath with the diet? I’d read elsewhere that if you drink more it clears up but I’m interested to hear if anyone else has suffered similar? I’m using a lot of sugar-free gum :-/

sorry Hashimoto, note to self to see who had written what – oops!

I don’t know who the horses belong to, they look a bit raggedy standing on the hillside (overlooking the M1 in the distance. If I walk to the end of my road and turn left down the hill, they are there. I often take them some carrots or something.

The vibration plate is pretty much like standing -or sitting on the washing machine when it is spinning. How it works is that when the plates are vibrating, your muscles are trying to compensate to keep you still, this in effect is the workout for them and therefore tightens them up. You can stand on it and it works the whole body, sit on it to do your bum and upper body and sometimes I stand in front of it and put my arms on it and go up on to my toes – that works arms and upper body.

Scotgran, love smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, yum.

welcome too to reideen.

Be careful with those exercises Lucia til you get more used to them. don’t want to go pulling a muscle.

Happy Monday, all!

Feeling slightly frustrated this week as I’ve stayed the same, weight-wise. I was secretly hoping to carry on losing at the same rate as in the first 3 weeks, but I know that wasn’t very realistic. I can’t comment on actual inch loss as I was so keen to get started in the first week that I didn’t measure myself (also too head-in-the-sand to want to see the figures!), but my clothes are looser, and I’m wearing a top today that I haven’t worn for a good couple of years because it showed all the lumps & bumps, so I’m taking that as my positive for the week and just getting on with it.

I’m going to be looking carefully at my protein and water intake this week and see if I can tweak it a bit to trigger more fat loss (I’ve been wary of a higher protein % as I wanted to avoid the really bad constipation I got earlier on – eating lots of green veg etc.). Husband’s also back from a two-week trip so I’ll get more of a chance to get out and exercise than I have previously. I will get better! 🙂

Hi Janet1973
I almost daren’t believe it, but this morning the scales showed me a total of 2.2lb loss for the week!!! So over all, I have lost a total of 9.2lb since starting the process. Not as much as many at the half way point, but I’ll take it – a great improvement as far as I’m concerned. And the tape measure shows a very slight improvement too! Clothes are feeling more comfortable and I’m almost back in my small jeans (can already do them up, but a bit too muffin toppy) and I bravely tried on a dress I was thinking I might wear (if it fitted) for the wedding at the end of the week and it fits really nicely again.
Strangely, when I checked average daily calorie intake for last week, it only came out at 694! I guess in my panic that I have gone over two days running, I had missed the fact I had been under on a few days earlier in the week. As you say, it’s all about perspective and mine got kind of skewed there for a while. Thank you for being there and talking sense, when I was not able to do that for myself.
Anyway, to say I’m now in a good mood is an understatement and it makes for a great start to the week. I can now feel comfortable about attending the wedding and will totally be keeping a close check on consumption for the early part of the week.
Thanks again Janet1973

Sue1234 have you got any ketostix? They should reassure you that fat is coming off 🙂

OMG Bill, I walked right into that one lol. Ive got to say I took the first weeks shot with my eyes closed – didn’t want to have nightmares! Now, for first time in years, I’m happy to look in a mirror! 🙂

Hi patsy, welcome to the forums! Just shout if you need any help, we’ll all be rooting for you 🙂

End of second week weigh in, wasn’t overly pleased but noticed a lot of people do stall a bit so trying to feel motivated, well after reading all these posts it has kept me going. So weigh in was half a kilo this week, 3 kilos in total. 2 1/2 inches off of waist, so that’s a bonus. Feel slimmer but would like the scales to start moving down now otherwise might find this harder to keep to! So much energy though and sleep so amazingly well. Carbs have always been under 40 and drinking water and herbal tea to keep me hydrated but constapation has kicked in big time on this second week, 7 days now, so on the physillium husks twice a day, God hope it works soon, might loose extra weight! Good luck everyone for what ever week you are on, keep going 😀 Any suggestions for better free food loggers, I use my fitness pal but it doesn’t record fibre, maybe I need to monitor that as well as everything else, what a challenge. Thanks

Thanks Bill😀 This week is likely to be much moe challenging as I am off to Paris for 4 days for Easter (Fri to Mon) 😀 I have decided that it would be setting myself up to fail to stick rigidly to the diet whilst away but will be interested to see how my response to carbs and sugars has changed over the last 4 weeks – I suspect that I will consume far less than I would have before I started this process!!

Well survived my long weekend away – found eating a lot easier than I thought it would be (eggs for breakfast, soup or salad for lunch and either meat or fish with veggies for dinner) so that was good. We were travelling with my 90 year old mother-in-law though which was a bit stressful so I did indulge in a glass of wine every night! No weight loss this week but I haven’t put any on either, so I am quite happy with that – have to knuckle down to it this week though (no hot cross bun or mini eggs for me)!!.

I often have the same problem when I go to family and it does make it quite difficult. Luckily our family have bacon and eggs and sausages at weekend for breakfast so that fits in very well with our diet. I usually take a tin of sardines, full fat cottage cheese or cream cheese and walnuts and make a dip to have with carrots or celery. If it was a barbecue I would have meat and make sure I have some salad then you are not tempted to have potatoes. When I have been for a pub meal I have told the waitress that I don’t eat potatoes and could I please have more vegetables and most of the time it has been no problem. I have not been to an Italian restaurant yet but would probably go for a vegetarian option. Hope this helps.

Lucia,
Bugs… There’s a thought. Wonder what the cal/carb content is? I survived the walk on Saturday with only sore calf muscles . Went for brunch with friends on Sunday, chose scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Proud that I did not eat ANY toast even though it was made on the premises and looked delicious.

Hi all, I admit I was getting worried about the blood sugar reading and my weight not moving for a week, I did also worry that I was one of those people who have been diabetic for too long for it to work.

However, Day 30 weight 10st 6lbs another 1lb lost, so 10lbs in total.
Blood sugar 10.6

I have been reading up on the dawn affect and one lady ate later in the day which seemed to help, so I’m having a cup of coffee this morning, will have a sugar free drink mid morning, test my blood before lunch when I have my porridge and see what effect that has. My husband who was very sceptical but supportive is really impressed and surprised especially with the 2 1/2″ waist loss. My trousers are definitely a bit slacker and I bought the next size down in knickers as an incentive to get my waist down. I told my friend that I wanted to lose 3 1/2″ off my waist, because although it isn’t ideal, at least the 35″ figure is on the Desmond chart and it’s better than being totally off the scale! 😃

Cherrianne it is encouraging to know that yours went up and then down. I’m not sure if the fat has started to come out of my liver yet, because I have so much elsewhere. 😁

This time next week you’ll be one of those posting the motivating comments for others to follow Patsy
Best of luck on the journey and if you need any help, just give a shout out
Have you set any targets or just taking the “accept the best” approach ?

Great to hear Chrissie
isn’t it good how this diet let’s you pick yourself up after you have a problem and rewards you accordingly.
The likes of you are proving to those who have little stutters, that just by persevering and watching those carbs, the whole thing will kick in again and the weight starts moving once more.
Congratulations on coming out the other side.

It’s my first day and I’ve read through a lot of the comments to help motivate me. Seems like most people are doing brilliantly – well done.

Judith ??? ( You just KNEW this was coming) You have skimpy underware pictures ??? WOW
Reideen Schnauser, and Natalie, a big BSD welcome from me too.
Great too see all the newbies arrive every week, if you 3 stick to this eating plan, and remember to drink the water, you are all going to be very happy bunnies.
Just remember that full fat is GOOD on this diet so chuck the fat free stuff in the bin.
I’m expecting great things from all of you at the week one weigh ins.

Hi Reideen – you’ll be amazed at how quickly your tastes change. Like you I was a chocoholic. Now I never even think about it. Give the BSD a try and use the forum for support. The first few days can be tough but worth the effort.

So – great news😀After following everyone’s advice I lost 4 pounds last week!!! Milk, yoghurt and nuts were the culprits and now I am being very careful with these I am on the loss route again!! SunnyB how about you – how was your week??

My first day of the 8 week plan today.

I’ve noticed a lot of recipes use almond or soya milk. I’d rather use cow’s milk – is this OK and will it make much difference to the calorie count?

Morning bill, isn’t it amazing when a single yorkie can seem the height of indulgence? Glad you enjoyed your birthday, you deserved to 🙂

Hi,

I started today. Like you I’m not diabetic as far as I know, but want to lose weight for health reasons. Wishing us both success.

Hi Trees
congratulations on a great weight loss!
I amongst others, intend to stay on the diet after the 8 weeks is up and one of the members contacted the team to check that this would be ok, the answer was if you are feeling good, by all means stick with tit for a few more weeks before going to 5:2
I can’t ever see myself going back to what I used to call normal food, why would I ? The food I’ve been eating this last 7 weeks is delicious.

Welcome to the forums Reideen, stick with the diet and before you know it you will not want chocolate even when offered. I am still reeling at turning my nose up at it – and i used to love choccy!

If you want help or advice just shout, the forums are full of kind and helpful people!

Important points:
* drink 2 to 3 litres of water a day
* eat full fat dairy
*keep your carbs low

At first it helps to plan your meals ahead, even prepare the days meals in the morning.

If you have always eaten a lot of sugary foods you may experience sugar and carb ‘flu’ – it won’t last long just take paracetamol til it goes.

Get some fizzy water in and some herbal teas. Fizzy water with a small splash of lemon or lime juice is very palatable. Some people make herbal teas and chilll them.

Just shout if you want help or support there are lots of us to help 🙂

I got the book yesterday and had a carb free but not calorie counted meal last night. I’m starting the eight week plan today. Haven’t got diabetes as far as I know, but have symptoms of high blood pressure (lethargic, thirsty etc) and am overweight. I’ve given up other diets very quickly, but am hoping that if I see rapid results with this one it will keep me motivated.

Welcome Hawks
the diet should get you where you want to be, and as you have already done the 5:2, you should know mostly what to expect re short term carb cravings etc.
Best of luck and keep reporting your progress.

Het Reideen
get stuck in, you may get a couple of initial side effects but you will be amazed at how fast you stop even thinking about sugary and carb laden food. You will be impressed at the fast weight loss and how quick your sugar levels reduce.
There are loads of great tips and recipes on the forum and we are all here to help you along the way.
Best of luck, keep us in touch with your progress.

Hi lucia, i love haikus too, they and kennings are a great basis for children learning to write poetry.

Are you familiar with chidiok tichborn’s elegy? He wrote it in prison waiting to die the death if a traitor (the babington plot), he was only about 23 and each time I read it I am astounded that he could write something so clear and moving in the worst of circumstances.

Well today my son gets the keys to his allotment – I’m going along in more of an advisory position!

Have a great day 🙂

Hi, I’m just starting the eight week blood sugar diet this morning, I weigh 14st 6lbs have high blood sugar also, I want to get healthy please. I just crave sugar, chocolate is my downfall and could eat any amount of it.Any advice or help would be appreciated

Ooh Lucia
are your clothes starting to get too loose ?
You are well on your way now and I expect great things from you.
If determination can guarantee success, you’re going to be a star.
Have a great new week

Thanks again everyone for the good wishes. I tried a Southern Comfort last night – horrible, far too sweet for me now. although I did permit myself a birthday treat and actually had a yorkie with Sunday lunch 😉
Doesn’t seem to have done any harm, fasting sugar reading this morning was 6.9
Aly, great to see you back on track again.
Penny, hope you’re enjoying India, lots of new recipes on your return please.
Jpscloud, thanks for the comments, it proves that, even under high stress levels, this new lifestyle still works.
Best of luck to all this week, especially those just starting out.

Hi, I am starting this diet today March 22, I am prediabetic and weigh 14.6lbs I’m a chocolaholic and would swap dinner for anything sweet given the choice, and advice or tips would be appreciated, thank you

Good news about the blouse lucia 🙂

Welcome to the forums schnauzer!

Don’t wait to get started! Google daily mail 8 week blood sugar diet, it will have michael Mosley’s name to the 5 articles. There are 4 weekly food plans. I downloaded and printed the menus and stuck them in a book.

Remember : drink 2 to 3 litres of water a day
Enjoy full fat dairy
Keep carbs low.

What to do now:
WEIGH yourself
MEASURE yourself
PHOTOGRAPH youself in your undies

Next: watch everything change as the weight drops off !

Looking forward to your posts 🙂

You will be joining people who have tried lots of diets which have failed – this is the ONE!

If you want any advice or support just shout, there are lots of people here to help 🙂

Hi spirit, I hope you have a great time at the wedding. You had a wonderful deadline to lose your diet and get fit.
Week seven , I think I will be on that week as you leave for Florida.
I lost a lot in my prep week, then stalled, now I am ignoring the scales for a few days and focusing on my eating.
Love the idea for me to get a wobble plate. But it could cause major earthquake tremors. 😆😆😆😆
I am now adding more to my exercises, yesterday evening I tried a bit of yoga. Just lying down on the floor on towels and tried leg lifts, bum lifts, knee bends etc. I am getting there.
At least I am not on the settee, glued to the to.
Love Lucia
Xxxx

Hi Hashimoto,
Yes, I love his clean description and his you can feel what he is saying.

I am having fun with haku’s at the moment. I love the idea that Japanese samurai could write such beautiful words before battle.
Love Lucia xxx

Natalie if you start and stick to this diet properly you will be amazed at the results. Go for it girl and enjoy a new you 🙂

Bill1954…. I have just logged on after a few days away and seen your post. I am so thrilled for you and your family its the best news you could have. As you get older you hear about so many people suffering with cancer and it is lovely to hear a happy ending to yours. I am sure you had a fabulous birthday. Well done for sticking to the healthy eating throughout all the stress. You and all the other people who are posting fantastic results are a reminder to me to keep with it as it is so easy to slide back into old habits when weight is nearly down and blood sugars are stabilised. I have been telling everyone about this diet!

Morning spirit, I think it was lucia who wasn’t sure what pussy willow was! I’m intrigued by your mention of a vibration plate – what is it? If it firms up places not reached by walking I’m interested!

Are the horses yours or is reaching them a good walking goal?

Good news about your dress, you must be thrilled! 🙂

Monday morning, have to leave earlier for the bus as there are no school kids this week.
Apple with yoghurt for breakfast.
Ham salad lunch. With an apple.
May be Working until 7 or 8 tonight.
Chicken with stir fry with bean sprouts when I get home.
Sorted.
The weather is changing from our sunshine to dull or rain for Easter. No worries, doing my disco dancing inside whenever I can this week.

Good news. I always have to wear my blouse outside my skirt, then force the zip up. Guess who’s blouse is tucked into her skirt today…. 😄
Have a happy one
Love Lucia
Xxxx