Hi Lynnie62
are you drinking enough water and putting enough fat into your daily diet ?
The hunger pangs should be long gone by now if you have. Try some full fat yoghurt or a handful of nuts when the hunger starts.

Hi cherrieanne, I also feel like if we met we would really get on, we seem to be on the same wavelength so to speak. I enjoy reading your posts and look out for them.
The forums will need a lot of us ‘old timers’ to stay on because as more and more people join it will become difficult for a small handful to offer help and support to each individual – they could number many hundreds the way things are moving!
So sad to hear what happened to your grandmother, it sounds like the old advice may have shortened her life. My mother died a couple of years ago at 82 and that was still too soon for me (but not from diabetes).
I agree about finding low carb alternatives, the gram flour and coconut breads have made a big difference to me. Thankyou so much for being willing to try experimenting with the lupin seed flour.
Funny about the crisps – a couple of weeks ago I automatically reached for a bag while shopping then dropped them like they had burnt me when I realised what i had done. Haven’t done that in the chocolate aisle though!
:). Judith

Morning folk
well, did the Ketostix test this morning and had a positive if not startling result.
the colour chart was showing a result halfway between 1.5 and 4 so definitely ketosis going on here.
Anything more from you yet Janet ?

Congrats Hasimoto
You did it 8 weeks completed yesterday ( hope I got that right) have only been doing this for two days but you really have been inspirational and supportive. So thank you.

Hi, I’m on week 2 with a loss of 8lbs so far (which is brilliant), but I’m still struggling with feeling hungry/empty, which is making me feel miserable and moody😞, is/has anyone else had the same problem and if so does it go away?

Glad to hear that yours has got moving again Rubytuesday.

well done

Christina x

Thanks Cas, I will look at that site. Sounds like it is extremely hot everywhere in Australia – I hope it has cooled a lot by the time I get there!
Thankyou for the congratulations, oddly it feels like I. Haven’t so much finished the journey but I am prepared to start a new phase of my life well equipped for the journey.
If you feel thebenefits already just imagine what you will feel like in a few weeks! 🙂

Hi all,
I posted on here to say my weight loss seemed to have stalled in week 2&3, but pleased to say it’s started again and lost another couple of pounds (now in week 4). I even had a few days where I ate waaaaay over 800 cals (but stayed no carbs) because I just felt rubbish, so I’m glad I didn’t Jack it all in completely. So, 10 lb down and at least 3 inches off the waist. Ive got Hashimotos so wasn’t sure what my thyroid would do with this diet – diets don’t seem to work for me usually past the first week or two, so I’m very pleased and finding it enjoyable. I’ve got about another 10lb to lose so hopefully it’s doable over the next 4 weeks. Good luck all 🙂 xx

Hi I’m a 45 year old female living in south west France. I came across this diet by accident whilst trying to look for diet books on Amazon and very happy that I did! I’ve tried so many diets but over last few years I haven’t been able to find the motivation to stick to any, even been doing 5.2 for a year, never lost any weight but what it did do was cut my portion sizes down and got me used to fasting, so I count that as good. I am gluten intolerant and suffer with periods of IBS. I don’t know if I’m pre diabetes but I do know that I love sugar, I am a secret eater too, I exercise like mad but when I get stressed or depressed, which has been a lot I will happily buy and eat a big bar of chocolate, good stuff as my tastes have changed, love Lindt but so many of these bars have a type of wheat in them, so it has to stop for two reason! I’ve cut out crap food and biscuits because of wheat, but then moved on to bananas and dates, again two high sugars. So many things going around my head and so much advice on what and what not to eat, I think that’s a major problem. So now I’m getting used to the challenge of what I can eat for 800 calories a day, actually I enjoy it. This is day 3, yes weighed myself as can’t help that, down 1kilo, so that’s enough motivation and bizarrely It feels ok, having 300 calories more than a fast day seems amazing and love everyone’s ideas and motivation, thank you. I started at 77kg and I’m about 5ft 4. My first goal is to get off 7kilos, a stone. What do you do if you eat out, generally in France they don’t do much on wheat free or calories in restaurants, so tomorrow night we are at a quiz with a set meal, I can avoid alcohol and bread and hoping its a roast meal and no pasta, maybe a fast will work, I shall see. One good thing I’ve found is a sugar free almond milk, at only 28 calories per 100ml and 0.1 sugars, I think this might become my drink if I need a little more than water or use in smoothies. Shopped yesterday, wore my glasses and started reading labels more, looking at the sugar content, amazing how much sugar added, so wrong and sad. I look forward to everyone’s post and have joined the Facebook page, stopped me feeling lonely, that’s great. Off to Zumba and walk dogs then see how hungry I am. Day 1 was 740 calories and day 2 802, so coping and use my fitness pal for recording everything. Was wondering what amount of carbs people stick too when buying goods, it’s the added sugars I look at as well. Anyway onwards and upwards, well downwards in weight! Feeling positive.

Thanks Penny. I’m 71, lost 15 kilos a few years ago with Weight watchers, but then it stalled and I’ve never managed to get back the momentum until now. I’ll be perfectly happy to see any kind of weight loss after wandering in the wilderness for so long. I tried Weight watchers again, but it just didn’t take. I’m adjusting to the lower calories, but often have that hollow empty feeling without being actually hungry. Currently I’m looking forward to getting out of the obese category. Overweight sounds so much nicer.

Hi welshyorkshirepudding ( wow that’s quite a moniker) welcome to the forums and good luck on your new journey. Stick with it and you will love the results!
Tips: drink 2 to 3 litres of water a day

Remember to use full fat dairy not low fat
The recipes in the book and on this site are good to follow as is the thread what I have eaten today.

Do you mind if I just call you Welsh in the future?

Good luck and you will find lots of help and support from people on these forums 🙂

Well said, Cherrieanne ! ( re boyjon44) I don’t think you, Bill and I are the only ones suspicious about his motives. My mum would have said the same as yours.
Good on you, funloving, ( re boyjon44 ) you put it in a nutshell. Onward and upwards to our new, healthier and more energetic lives 🙂

Well after my meltdown at the weekend I have put on 2lbs. My waist measurement is the same though. Just have to refocus and get on with it. I’m angry with myself but I am not giving up 😀

Hi susan it WILL get better, just expect the first few days to be a bit tough, by the end of your first week you will be delighted! 🙂

Hi jeff, cherrieanne is right about the daily mail, google it as ‘8 week blood sugar diet’. Check that it has Michael Mosley’s name to the article. In the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th articles you will find the month’s worth of meal plans. I printed them off before my book arrived and I still. Refer to them because I like to see the photos of the meals. Good luck 🙂

Which recipe you are talking about? Anyways I am here to know new easy recipes which I can try at home and can find ingredients easily in the market.

Thanks

Hi All
I’m glad I’m not the only one! After week one where I was strict about the low carb/low GI but a little loose about the calories, I was thrilled to lose 3 kgs! (approx 6 lbs?). Feeling lots of energy, no problems with hunger or feeling deprived. So I cut back to a strict 800 calories for the next 4 days, and stalled! Still have lots of energy and no hunger, but Day 12 now, I’ve increased my activity and water intake, and no movement on scales or measurements. It is very discouraging. Is there anyone who similarly stalled but then accelerated again?

I’m worried that if I don’t lose weight fast I’m not going to lose the fat around my organs and get the full benefits of the BSD.

What is the “expected/average” weight loss trendline?

Hi Jeff,
Welcome to the forums, you might be able to access the recipes from the Daily Mail UK website if you google the BSD. There is a series of articles which included the eight week plan and recipes. Should keep you going until your book arrives.
The no carb Bircher is
1 tblspn raisins
50ml apple juice
2 tblspns ground flaxseed
2 tblspns plain yoghurt
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1 tblspn walnut pieces

Place the raisins in a bowl and pour the apple juice over them. Leave to chill in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight.
When ready to eat, mix with the ground flaxseed and the yoghurt, and sprinkle the cinnamon and walnut pieces over the top.
Keep posting and let us know how you’re going. You will get great advice and support from others who are walking the same path 🙂

Hi All:

I love the meal suggestions in this thread and plan on trying many out. This is very useful as I am in the U.S and won’t have access to the book until 22 March. I had to look on the internet to find out what a ‘Bircher’ is; it sounds good and simple. I am sure there are recipes on the internet, but I would love to get a simple one first hand from the forum if someone would be so kind!
thanks,
Jeff

its a german designed kitchen appliance, does all sorts functions. rather than having several different appliances – this is one unit. so you can bake, steam, chop, make soups etc

What’s a thermomix?

Hi Notsofat (you’ve lost 3 kilos after all!). I’ve been doing a fair bit of reading around weight loss and fat consumption.
I wonder if you have started to slip back into our conditioning and are not including enough fat? Some theorists are suggesting low carb (20g-50g) adequate protein and more fat might be the way to go.

Hi Cherrianne , hopefully I will be able to change my name to Notsofat.. in the forseeable future . Thanks for your comments , I guess I just have to curb my impatience and keep plodding on , good luck with your journey .

Hi, can’t bring myself to call you by your forum name lol!! You’ll be changing it soon anyway 🙂
Many people have found the same thing around week two and three. So don’t get discouraged, read some of the other threads for reassurance that the weight will start dropping soon.
On 800 cals a day it would be next to impossible not to lose weight. Make sure you are drinking sufficient fluids and not taking in extra cals accidentally in what you drink. Do a quick check of your carb intake as some low cal foods are high in carbs and we are meant to be doing low cal & low carb. If your bowels are working ok then just hang in there and wait for those scales to start moving again!!

Lots of fluid and as much rest as you can get .( exercise can come later when your body adjusts) I am finding a free app called Pause helpful for times when I feel a bit desparate .Very best of luck on what is quite an adventure !

Did got to bed early but awoke hungry . Got up and watche tv for a bit then got back to sleep . Feeling a bit better this morning and hanging in . Thanks for your encouragement .

Thanks Missay dinner was a bit lght on fat so will watch that . Feeling better this morning .

Hi channel k
Have you tried the gram flour flat bread?
Penny

Hi Polargonk
Some of us aim for not more than 50g carbs, don’t overdo the protein as it can then be used for fuel, plenty of fat ( within the cals limit of course) . It’s hard for most of us to allow ourselves enough fat but it’s essential as it stops you being hungry. You gradually get used to thinking fat is good rather than evil!
Penny

Hi Fran
It will just go- probably tomorrow. It’s to do with the body changing over from ( eaten) carb burning to (stored) fat burning. It takes a few days to produce the right enzymes. Meanwhile you have weird symptoms.
Good luck
Penny

I’ll be starting tomorrow too!

Sorry Funloving, you obviously were editing your post as I was typing! You had directed your post at the person I suspected. Makes you wonder what his motives were for joining the forum?

Hi Funloving,
There will always be someone who pours scorn on your efforts. You haven’t said who your post is aimed at but I think I can guess. That person has very obviously got their own agenda and you have to feel sorry that he’ll never get the benefits we are enjoying on this diet.
My Mum always says of annoying people ” just ignore them and they’ll soon get bored and go away”. Don’t let the negativity put you off! You are doing something good for your health so stick with it. Prove him wrong by posting your achievements 🙂

For all gluten intolerant check this site for mixing different types of non wheat flour: https://thankheavens.com.au/2013/01/31/mix-your-own-gluten-free-flour-easy-guide/

Hashimoto, you must deservedly be proud of yourself. This is day 3 for me but I’m already feeling the benefits. Again CONGRATULATIONS.

Cherrianne – Hot in Sydney as well. Everything is a record or first in many years. It’s autumn and the temperatures are still about 6C or more degrees above average. I think it’s going to be 35 or over today.

Day 2 over with and still no cravings or hunger pangs…..seems too good to be true but I’m not complaining!

I even managed 2litres of water today on top of 3 cups of tea ….yay!

Feeling tired tonight but I’m putting that down to a disturbed sleep (cat sat on me as wanted my attention at 2 in the morning) and the extra hours at work, no other issues though.

Sorted food for tomorrow, lunch is a mix of tuna, chickpeas, hard boiled egg and spring onions with full fat yogurt, cayenne pepper and black pepper, sounds odd but it’s nice…I promise.

Dinner will be giant plaki (Greek beans in tomato sauce) with broccoli, this is from freezer and can be reheated in microwave at work.

Hi everyone! We’ve recently purchased a thermomix. Does anyone have any recipe’s to share? Been researching this diet and just downloaded the book…very keen to get started

Has anyone noticed a plateau in their weight loss with the blood sugar diet ? I’ve been following it for 10 days now with really very little problem. I was delighted to see a loss of 3 kg (from a start of 126kg ) in the first five days , but since then , nothing ! this is despite sticking rigidly to the protocol . Has anyone else struck the same thing ?

This is directed to Boyjoy44 regarding the GL diet
YOU ARE NOT HELPFUL AT ALL.
Committing to anything is hard enough without someone, anyone challenging our decision.
We are all here to give it a go, so just let us get on with it.

I wear an airplane eye mask! Seriously, it works a treat. If I get up, which is seldom, I pull it up to my forehead and pull it back down as soon as I get back to bed. I usually drop off ok.

I also love the blueberry green tea shake and like you I ring the changes. Sometimes I make it with red bush tea and strawberries. I’ve not tried psyllium might hunt for that when I next do the shopping.

Hi Lucia
I’m a big fan of the no carb Bircher in the book. You could weigh out the nuts and flax the night before when you are soaking the raisins then just add the yogurt in the morning.

Hi Lucia,
You could also make your shake the night before and just add the flaxseed meal before you drink it. The green tea and blueberry one is delicious and very filling. I substitute strawberries or blackberries sometimes too as blueberries are a bit more expensive. I also add psyllium to it as it helps the digestion and makes the shake a bit thicker. You can’t save any of the shake for later though as the psyllium sets it like jelly after 15 mins or so. I also have fruit and yoghurt, again sprinkle the psyllium and flaxseed on that.
Microwave scrambled eggs take a couple of minutes, quick and easy. You could beat them up the night before and leave them in the fridge. Add a bit of grated cheese after cooking and you’ve got a big protein and fat boost to fill you up till lunch.
The mushrooms and baked beans are filling too. Cook the mushrooms the night before and put the beans on top ready to microwave in the morning. I only use 100 g of beans so that it’s a breakfast not a brunch size serve. Looks like a small serve but keeps me happy from 7 till about 1 pm.
You are making fantastic changes, hoping to hear of all your successes very soon 🙂

Hi Lucia I usually have a tub of fage yoghurt with a few berries. Only work is to pull the top of the yoghurt pot lol. I find the full fat version quite satisfying. If you make a frittata on the evening it could be your breakfast for 2 consecutive days. x

Hi Hashimoto,
So glad you’re staying, many forum members have interests and ideas and humour that match mine and I know we would probably get on really well if we met. Beyond the shared goals of sticking with the diet and regaining good health. You’re one of the people I look for when I read the posts.
Glad I warned you about the bread, it is so nice to find one that smells, tastes and looks like the real deal yet low carb. I remember years ago, my grandmother having these low carb bread rolls that looked and tasted just like cotton wool. Back then a diabetic diet did severely restrict carbs and sugars. She had so many points to spend on food each day. 10 grapes were an enormous number of points so were an occasional treat. Butter, cheese, eggs and some meats were ‘free’, and I think some veg might have been. All fruits had points of varying amounts. Then in the eighties it all changed and she was encouraged to eat completely differently, ended up on insulin and died relatively young at 72. No other health issues apart from diabetes.
When it gets a bit cooler, and less humid here (80% today),I will experiment with the lupin flour and see if I can get a decent loaf. Will let you know how that goes. I think if we can find ways of substituting foods we miss for a decent low carb alternative, we have much less chance of straying from the diet. It makes social occasions and shared meals much easier too.
I have no desire for sweet stuff except fruit but I miss crisps and crackers. I’ve found a recipe that uses flaxseed meal and cheese to make crackers but again need to wait for cooler weather. If your relatives in WA are getting 40C then we will too! Our weather pattern follows theirs a day or so later. At least it will have cooled by the time you get there.

Sure this is high protein and low carb but it advocates good healthy food.You could live on sausage and bacon on the Atkins. (I tried it back in the day). I feel really good on this diet and my fasting blood sugar is dropping everyday.

I have been on the diet for 2 weeks now and i actually sleep better. Not sure why. But its possibly because I don’t crash out on the sofa after work any more. In fact I have loads of energy.

So the first thing I need is simple , easy to make breakfasts please.
I am up at 6:20 am and I am not at my best, I need to sort it the night before.
Any suggestions please?
I think I need to get away from cornflakes and weetabix. Did I hear someone has salad for breakfast?
Love Lucia xxxxx

Well done stingle for stickihg to it and you now reaping the rewards. Good luck.

Bernie .. I have exactly the same problem as you and also had same problem on 5.2 when i was fasting. I also have tinnitus and it was always worse around 3am or 4am more so when I was fasting so have always thought that it was connected to my blood sugars which gp always said wasnt so. I am on a 5.2 low carb meditteranean diet which has been successful in bringing down blood sugars. I have also upped the steps to 10,000 and over the last few nights that has really helped with my sleep. I have covered up my clock and am finding getting back to sleep much easier and have also slept for 4 hours at beginning of the night which is Hopefully this will continue, will keep you posted! I also try to drink less after 8.30.

Hi Hashimoto
There is a bit of a knack to making the pancake – perfected after lots of trial and error! It works best in a non-stick pan lightly greased. Whisk the eggs with a dessertspoon of yogurt and about the same of flaxseed. Put into a hot pan, swirl it round, and when it starts to rise a bit (a couple of minutes), slide it out onto a plate, then flip it over back into the pan for a few seconds. Then spread with whatever topping you fancy – yogurt and blueberries is great. Delicious, and very satisfying.