Hi Trees

Brilliant weight loss. Congratulations.

I’m another one staying longer on this and have just finished week 13.

Like Bill I can’t imagine going back to the food I used to eat, or the amount I used to eat, so I’ll be around on here for a while yet as still lots of excess baggage to lose.

I love this new way of eating. Got on the scales this morning, delighted to report that i am now exactly two stone lighter than i was at the start of this journey. Also five inches has disappeared from my waist measurement.
Still about a stone and a half to go, so may have to do about 10 weeks. But has i had one week break from 800 cals and maintained, i know that long term this is an achievable lifestyle choice.
Best wishes to everyone. Hope you all achieve your goals. It feels fantastic.

Hi there, I’ve just started today and I’m so encouraged by how well everyone on here is doing, and how supportive you are. I’ve procrastinated about doing BSD for about a month, ‘there’s never a right time to start’, ‘oh but this function is coming up’, ‘when am I going to find the time to get it all organised’ – all those rubbish excuses. But after a weekend of baking cakes with my children I’ve realised now is the time! I got my birthday coming up on Easter Sunday so it could be double trouble, but it really is now or never. Have a great week. 😊

Thanks Janet1973 and Bill
It does feel good to really see something happening. I’m feeling so much more positive for having that good result this morning and being able to zip the dress and feel comfortable. It’s encouraging to see the BMI coming down too – still have a way to go – being short doesn’t help that cause! After the glums last evening, today feel much sunnier.
Thank you both for the praise, even though the results feel most accidental than intentional.
Hope you are both having good results too.

Lucia, thank you so much, for the first time in my life I think this is doable, the support is wonderful, I hope my computer skills are up to scratch and that I can follow all the chats and support,

Hi Sharon. I just hate that. People who don’t really try yet lose shed loads of weight! That never happens to me. No really, I am pleased for your hubby but jealous too! Well done for achieving the rosy pink stage (if your ketostix look like mine), its a very reassuring feeling to know you are burning fat. I can report another pound list this morning since Saturday and I have only been at 1.5 for most days. I am at 13.5 pounds now in 6.5 weeks – a true miracle for me. When I reach my stone you won’t need me to post, you will hear me cheering! All the best, keep posting, I find it all fascinating.

Hi reedeen.
Have a look at my postings. You will see I was heavier than you when I started. Also you will see that I would eat Chinese takeaways and family bags of chocolate for just one meal. Millions of calories.
I am now a little way into the diet, and I no longer will murder for chocolate.
I also loved buttered toast, a whole loaf between me and hubby. On Friday I tried a half slice and it just didn’t give me the buzz I used to get, so I passed it on.
My taste buds are changing, I am trying different things. I had feta last week, I haven’t had that in many years.

I used my first week to gradually change to the diet. I thought it would be too hard going from one to the other. Again, look back at my blogs here.

But, don’t ask me about bathroom scales nor yoghurt as I hadn’t realised either of these were giving me a hard time.

I now enjoy a small tub of yoghurt and ignore the scales until my weekly weigh in.

There is a section called what did you eat today, that’s a big help for ideas.
I haven’t tried the recipes yet, I will do them when I get bored of what I am eating.

In getting out and about, I am enjoying the fresh air, probably too much. As I wax lyrical about it all.

You have done the biggest step, joining and deciding to change your diet. Congratulations. That is the big-y. Now just enjoy each day, and if you make a ‘mistake’ just acknowledge it and go passed it. I put weight on and I could have hit the chocolate big style, but I sulked for ten mins and then got my head together.

Hope you post and share.

Love
Lucia
Xxx

Great attitude Reideen
I sense a litle retail therapy in the air soon, I’ve promised myself a shopping trip (Promised ??? I detest shopping 🙁 ) at the beginning of June just before my holiday.
I suspect Hashi’s old bloomers will be ready for consignment to the bin by then too 😀

Totally agree with Bill. Nothing can take away from your success last time round. I think when the 5:2 came out, low carb high fat was still in its infancy and seen as a faddy diet. Now there is much more evidence to support it as a long term change for life. You have the choice now. You can either do what you did before – it worked but maybe didn’t give you the lifestyle changes to keep the weight off. Or you can be open to the new evidence and give it a go and see how it works for you, hopefully gaining some new lifelong habits as a bonus. Wishing you every success whichever you decide.

Thank you Hashminto, love all the advice and tips, I’m reading through the older posts and everyone has done so well on this so I have mad myself a promise to do the full eight weeks and have a new me just ready for summer😎😎😎

Hi spirit,
Love the idea you think I have a muscle somewhere. Yes, I am taking it easy, hence the floor work. I am not ready to downward dog it yet. Or planks etc.

Do you think you get a good work out from your vibration plate? Me just wobbling doesn’t sound as if it could do me much good? Sorry to ask, but I haven’t seen one.

Love Lucia
Xxxx

As many of you know, I am a big fan of the diet doctor website as I think he is singing from the same song sheet as our beloved Dr M. I found the article below today and although its a bit high brow for one of such small brain as me, I totally agree with the sentiment. He is talking about US. WE are the pioneers and I consider it a privilege to be counted among this great group of groundbreaking individuals. If you have time, its only a couple of paragraphs but he pulls no punches!

http://www.fathead-movie.com/index.php/2016/03/19/a-comment-on-the-anointed

I wouldn’t say it was all for nothing if you lost weight doing it. The fact that you have since regained some takes nothing away from that.
Time to look to the future now and get where you want to be with the Fast 800
Best of luck

Hi fifip, I think I have led you up the garden path a little bit. The number from the days of yore I meant was the number 13 which you haven’t seen in 12 years! I’m definitely an old money girl too but I’m quite proud of how adept I’m getting with kilos. Although if you’ve caught some of my other posts I hopelessly confuse grams and ounces! But kilos have a nice rhythm to them 2.2lbs is 1 kilo, 4.4lbs is 2 kilos. That’s the limit of my maths capability. Like you, I am soon to see a number on the scales I haven’t seen since 2012. Can’t wait!

Hi Sharon,
Ironically Saturday I froze all day, to the point my daughter came in from work, (she’s a gardener) and got a blanket to put over me. Sunday I was nice and warm and today I am hot! And no it’s not the menopause! I have been through that and come put the other side ok. I haven’t a clue what’s happening to me, just hope the weight loss kicks in again soon, I am getting frustrated at the moment! Thanks for responding though, will let you know how I get on.

Thank you,

I understand the differences between these diets but I was just wondering that the BSD was newly researched and eliminating the original 5-2 as out of date research.

I was on the 5-2 before falling off the fast train and I’m now wondering if it was all for nothing in the first place if the 5-2 has now a newer sister.

Hi allychat
I too am getting confused with the fat thing, however I am trying to have more olive oil, nuts, and avocado! I am doing ok on the diet, even if I have a gripe every so often, or when I am feeling down mentally, I am still not losing weight 2 lb in just over two weeks, I think the problem is you lose so much in the first four weeks, you expect it to continue, then when nothing or hardly anything happens you get all anxious, (well I do) especially as I am cooking for two others, they are happy to eat what I eat, except they have the carbs and the desserts and the odd bar of chocolate! Which is really hard, as I am not diebetic, just pre diebetic, anyway I digress! I will try and up my fat and see what happens, thanks for the tip, will let you know how I fare.

Hi Janet! – I can’t do ‘new money’ as it’s called in our house, can’t follow any recipe in grammes, has to be lbs & oz…..have to convert all recipes – that way I can always ‘see’ how much food there is & if the recipe is modest for 8 people or huge for 4. Obviously the BSD recipes are different as they are set for this diet, I just double up when my hubby is eating it with me. But honestly, outside of spoon measurements, I have no clue how much food will actually end up on the plate!!

Thanks for the advice about MFP Kat. I have started typing in foods into Google as I have no room on my iPad and iPhone to accommodate MFP.

Definitely worth investing in measuring spoons. I have 2 sets which are essesntial for me.

Brilliant to read! I am nearly three weeks in – down 3 kilos – not huge but feeling good. I wonder why some people’s weight loss slower – any ideas? I started at 66.6 and now I am – was 63.1kg this morning. Its all coming off the stomach area. But yes I feel great and when i awake in the morning – thats the biggest difference i feel – I don’t feel groggy anymore and have alot more energy. I love making all these dishes and seeing how they all taste. Well done all of you – great positive encouraging posts – thank you!

Hi Cherianne,

Thank you for your supportive message xxx

Yes, being cold and feeling a bit anxious becuase of the environment is never a good mix. However, Sunday was much better and I brought a lovely warm scarf with me to snuggle up in.

It is interesting how we all reach for the comfort food when we feel certain forms of fear and uncertainty. I think you’re right about humans being the same in this respect. I am determined to examine my uncomfortable feelings and be present with them, instead of falling back into unconscious patterns and giving in. If I actually fancy a hamburger and chips or chocolate, or whatever, I think that’s different. I just don’t want to eat those foods with the mistaken belief that they will make me feel better or soon I will find myself stuffing down every uncomfortable feeling with food.

I was actually OK in the end.. I resisted going to the burger joint, came home, warmed up and made the Fritata which was quick and easy and exactly what I needed. I don’t eat eggs in most forms, but I do like omelette and fritata, and I think I needed that protein hit. I felt much better the next day and the craving for a hamburger and chips didn’t even enter my mind!

I will visit my health food store and see if they have proper chai tea, thanks for the suggestion!

Just to update you, the weekend turned out to be much better than I thought it would, and it was a great learning experience!

Great weight loss GwendolineAnne, you will soon begin to notice that clothes begin to feel looser and then you will know your body is rewarding you for the steps you are taking 🙂

For me, (not diabetic), this has been my worst problem while on this diet. I haven’t had a problem with hunger and I’ve always had headaches (lots of stress) but I have struggled with constipation. I seem to have found the answer (for me) which is to have 30g rolled oats made into porridge (with mostly water and a splash of milk) and 2 tsps flaxseed mixed in – this is breakfast. The book says ‘rolled oats’ are ok, which confused me at first until I googled it and discovered that normal porridge oats are actually rolled oats! So I don’t have to scout about for jumbo oats, which is good news because oats can be bought very cheaply for a large bag. My OH, who is diabetic has eggs for breakfast, but was also having these problems, eats 20g of All Bran in the evening as a late “supper”, which has done the trick for him. Hope this helps someone. 🙂

Well done!

Well done to all of you have lost weight. I have weighed in this morning after my first week on the diet and I have lost an incredible 6lbs. Although I must say I don’t feel like I have lost that amount. Probably because I have so much to lose that it isn’t going to feel like it yet. Maybe next week. I find that I usually dip in feeling tired and hungry around 15.00hrs, I usually get a drink of warm water and that seems to satisfy me until I get home. I have cut my coffe consumption down to 3 cups a day, which is very good for me. I found the weekend a little difficult, not quite as easy as the week days. Have a good week everyone.

Hi Julia,

That is so lovely, thank you. I feel really uplifted by your text. A hot bath would actually have been amazing (and a great way of getting really present and thinking about whether it would be worth sabotaging the diet) but I got your message the morning after! I will keep that in mind though, I think that would be a great remedy. And since I can now actually fit comfortably in the bath (seriously!) I will make use of it.
Sunday was much better as the environment felt more familiar and I had connected with a few people. And I brought warm clothes with me! I get a bit anxious in some situations that feel unfamiliar and my default is to reach for comfort foods – I know I am not unique and this is the story for millions!

Bob Fox, I am in awe!!! 🙂

Oh, that’s lovely that your wife is so proud of you Bill. You’ll inspire her to do this diet full on at this rate 🙂

Try this app…download for free from usual…apple/android stores. All you do is enter your food as you eat it…everything else done for you. I keep it on my phone. You can do it at the end of the day too, but you may forget.
It shows how many calories, protein, carbs, fat etc eaten and can display in a chart, pie chart with coloured portions to make it an easy picture to realise the balance between fats carbs and protein.

It can no doubt do lots of other clever things but Im just learning to use it. Its not hard just me!

Give it a go and let me know how you go…give me some tips if you work out more gizmos.

Thanks for that Bill. I’m sure that at the end of next week you will be very happy with your results, like I am with mine. What a wonderful journey we are all on after the years of mis-information.

Congratulations SunnyB
You’re going to be looking fantastic at the wedding.
Get lots of pictures taken, you can look at them along with the before photo’s and compare the difference between pre and post BSD
You should see quita a change.

Bob 37 pounds gone !!!!!!
You really put me in the shade but I’m going to try my best to get there.
I join you over the finishing line next week but, like you will be hanging around to lose the extra weight.
Your story will be another wonderful inspiration in the 8 weeks and over thread, imagine a new starter joining the forum and reading THAT. It’ll start the weight moving all by itself.

Thanks guys. I’ll drink to that 😉 Cheers.

Brilliant news Shrinky
Not far to go to the finishing line now
I have about the same left to lose to my first target so you have company all the way there
Congratulations

Well I have finally got over the line and join you illustrious people who have done the same. Was hoping for 40lbs off over the 8 weeks but managed 37lbs instead which I am absolutely thrilled about. I don’t post much but do a lot of post reading and the advice and encouragement on this forum is very inspiring, so I take my hat off to you. I will still be doing the 800 for a few weeks yet and then going on a 5;2 later, maybe. Still a lot to lose. I really don’t think I can face upping my calorie count to be honest, maybe a gradual rise in the future. HbA1c has come down to 40 but want to get it down further. Any people out there starting, thinking of starting or thinking of stopping, keep at it, have a go, do your best, follow the advice on this forum and you will win through. Onwards and downwards.

Thanks Bill. Looking forward to it now and especially all the support and diet tips

Well done Shrinky, I can only echo your love for this lifestyle. I feel like I am getting my life back and clearly you do too. Gooismeid, you too have achieved great things, you deserve to be proud. All the best to you both.

Woohoo SunnyB! I couldn’t be more pleased for you! What a brilliant result – even better than you thought! I must get some scales that do .2s! Mine only register half pounds. But that’s a kilo this week and you are averaging a kilo a week too. Never mind comparing to others, whatever they manage is great for them, its what you manage that matters to you and I bet this is the quickest you have ever lost weight. You have every right to be chuffed and I am so pleased to be along for the ride. I need to be as diligent as you – you are riding life’s rollercoaster and still losing weight. The best start to the week! You are going to smash it out of the ball park this week, you watch.

Well done FiFiP, I love it when those numbers from days of yore reappear! I haven’t come across these fruit water makers either but I’m sure someone will have the answers for you. Have a great week.

It certainly does feel fantastic! Well done Shrinkydinkyman. My weight loss isn’t as impressive as yours but I’m really happy that over 7% of my bodyweight in fat has disappeared so far, and I’ve got another 2 weeks to go. And I’m feeling so much more energetic! I’m doing this to keep my husband company (T2 and a textbook TOFI), and he’s doing so well that we both went on a 20 mile bikeride yesterday. That’s the furthest I’ve been on a bike since we moved back to the UK from Holland over 12 years ago!

Hello fellow lifestyle changers, read this thread over the weekend & want to add my good wishes for a positive outcome to Auntylil.

I also have 2 questions to ask relating to what I have read about water alternatives. Hopefully someone can help me as it’s a forum about drinking.

1 ref adding a fruit tea bag to water (guess this is cold fruit tea) has anyone found any that taste of anything that don’t have the weeny capsules of colourant and flavouring in them please? I found out a while back that several of the popular brands are ‘tampered with’ so to speak

2 I have seen people mention (can’t remember which forum, sorry) Fruit Water Makers & there is a recommended brand in the BSD products sector. I have looked them up on the web but (probably not looking hard enough) cannot find out what they actually do, the promo stuff says healthy, low cal etc, but what do you actually have to do with them, has anyone got one please – how do they work? I have so many gadgets, I wanted to make sure it was practical before I add any more clutter to my groaning cupboards.

Really enjoying this thread and after 6 weeks on Sirt & 2 weeks on BSD, I am now under 13st for the 1st time in 12 years. Tummy has shrunk and can’t say that I have been screamingly hungry either. RESULT!!!

I love this new way of eating. Got on the scales this morning, delighted to report that i am now exactly two stone lighter than i was at the start of this journey. Also five inches has disappeared from my waist measurement.
Still about a stone and a half to go, so may have to do about 10 weeks. But has i had one week break from 800 cals and maintained, i know that long term this is an achievable lifestyle choice.

Best wishes to everyone. Hope you all achieve your goals. It feels fantastic.

I have thought about the muscle increase, i also have been drinking more water since joining a gym, i also went from a fairly active job to a more sedentary, hence the gym membership. I just don’t like my weight jumping all over the place – when i first started it was jumping around just below 60kg and is now stuck at 60-61. I will keep track of it in a diary and see if it is going down overall. I haven’t tried the 16:8 fasting period but that does sound like it would be worth giving a shot.

Michael Mosley talks a lot about quitting sugar too? Do you suggest doing that also or maybe trying to do the Mediterranean diet? I don’t eat gluten and minimal dairy because my body hates it so i’m not huge on strict diets where i have to cut things out further but i will give it a go if that’s what i’m doing wrong. I also eat a lot of artificial sweeteners and am trying to switch to stevia if that is also an issue haha.

Thanks 🙂

Morning all,

Bill – amazing news, so happy for your family. Have come home with 4 packs of Craster kippers which are delicious.

Ladies, have just caught up on the thread as have been away a few days. Re. cooking in schools. This is actually my job! I live and work in one of the most deprived areas in the country. My company bids for community funding from the council to go to different ‘target’ schools in the area to teach parents how to cook. We work out the costings of different foods, put the parents through their food hygiene cert, and teach them easy healthier recipes over 10 weeks. It helps that the recipes are things like chicken nuggets (chicken egg wash, breadcrumbs) and pizza. There have been a lot of Change for Life initiatives which alienate the parents, because the food is too different to what they are used to, having familiar food, but teaching them the basic cooking processes, means a lot of my parents can now make better choices for their families as they have some confidence in the kitchen.

I had a very young mum on a course last year who was determined to do the best for her child. She had been brought up in foster care, and had never been taught to cook. She watched a well known tv chef and thought that she would try to re create a *simple* chicken dinner. She and her toddler ate the meal, then she threw everything leftover away, as she did not know if it was safe to eat and was terrified of giving her child food poisoning. She spent £20 on all the ingredients, which was over half of her weekly food budget.
We are inundated with schools wanting our course, and sometimes we are oversubscribed with parents wanting to join, but as far as I am aware, we are one of only a very few companies that do this.

Hi Fatty. Much as I hate to admit it, it does smell the same as when I’ve had a really garlicky spag bol (TMI! Sorry, folks!). If it means I’m using ketones then that makes me feel a bit better about it – thank you! x

Hi all
I have been reading all these posts so thought I would get some. They came last week, first few times nothing not even a trace so I stopped doing them. Did it this morning and it showing 4, so ecstatic I can see that my body is burning fat. I love this BSD I have tried them all, none have worked like this. My husband isn’t very over weight but he is doing it with me, not strict like me and he has lost 10lb in 4 weeks.

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 🙂