Hi to all you lovely people on this site.
This is the first time I have joined a forum, but I have been so encouraged by all the friendliness, support and encouragement that I thought I would like to be a part of your group.
What led me to this diet was a combination of feeling bloated, sluggish and over weight. Like many of you on this forum I to have been a yoyo dieter most of my adult life, seeing good results at times but never been able to stick to anything long term resulting in an unhealthy way of eating.
Towards the end of January I was getting a constant pain under my right ribs, which I SELF diagnosed after a bit of googling as fatty liver disease (OK I know I shouldn’t do that !) anyhow this led me to what might cause this, a possibility of diabetes. Ok so now feeling scared. Then after more googling came across the wonderful Michael Mosleys diet. I have always been a fan of any medical science which proves a theory.
I have just completed my second week and I am really enjoying cooking all the tasty recipes.
A little about myself, I am 53 a shorty at only 5 ft and ideally I would like to achieve a 3 stone weight loss.
So far I have lost 9 pounds … Yippee and 2 inches from my waist. I feel great and full of energy. I am so surprised that I haven’t felt hungry at all and I haven’t even craved chocolate, that is a miracle where I am concerned !
The second day I did have the withdrawal headache but I expected this (thanks Zandranna : ) for the link to ketrogenic diet which explains why we might experience some of the side effects). Also constipation seems to be a bit of an issue but I am starting to introduce small amounts of ground linseeds daily to help with this.

My forum name loft babe I have chosen after an amusing observation the comedian Michael McIntyre joked about when he was asking his wife about all the clothes in the loft, she said they were the clothes she will be wearing again once she has lost weight, so he joked about all these slim lovely babes prancing up and down on the cat walk in the loft wearing the clothes !! Well I have loads of clothes waiting for me to steal back from those loft babes ; )
Looking forward to sharing my experiences with you all over the coming months and reading all your positive results.
Keep smiling.

Hello i have just started today and I am also doing this as a way of managing PCOS. I have had little GP help, just a PCOS leaflet as now that I am not having any more children the Gp said it’s just about managing risk factors.I had Gestational diabetes when pregannat with second daughter. so hello and yes, me too!

ROFLMAO !!!
Tuesday, when you roll up at Weightwatchers tonight and you have lost all that weight, they are going to be thinking that you have come to take them over.
Well done you !!!

Hi, I made the cloud bread on the weekend and they were really nice – I put some fresh mixed herbs into the mixture. My husband really liked them. They are not very filling though but I am going to try having them for lunch tomorrow with a nice filling (I froze what I had left over so I hope they freeze well)! Will make them again and try putting different flavours in them!

Welcome to the forums folk. There are loads of success stories happening on here, give them a read, all the inspiration you need is there, and, next week, you lot will all be inspiring others 🙂

Hello- I made to on Saturday. It was great as a sandwich substitute one the day and still good the next day too although it was very delicate. I will defo make it again. Worth a try. X

Hello- I have poly cyststic overy syndrome with insulin resistance so I am not diabetic but conventional diets don’t work for me as I have to eat less as a starting point than most people. I am hoping this would work and help to prevent me developing pre diabetes. I already eat low carb higher fat/protien and exersise 4 times a week doing resistance and hitts but want to shift that last stubborn stone/stone and a half.
Can anyone advise if this diet is suitable for me or is anyone else who has PCOS doing this?
Many thanks

I followed the recipe as per the book but found it very bitter. so in order to spice it up and make it edible i added some Lime pickle.
what went wrong?

Keep at it people ! Weight watcher always say that 2 ils a week is a good weight loss and everyone is an individual.
Cazzoeary 7kg over 6 weeks works out at 2.333 Kg per fortnight. Do that again over the next 2 weeks and your loss, if it stays the same will be 9.3 Kg. Thats not that bad from a target of 10Kg surely ?

End of second week for me, and I’ve lost nothing this week, a stone last week. This week I’ve probably eaten even less than I should be, due to horrid flu virus and sinus infection. A bit disheartened, but I shall go on.

Welcome to the Site Natasha. Will enjoy sharing your journey.

Guys I came on to drop the link to the cocnut flour recipe site the other day and forgot to register the weight loss.
Another 4 lbs gone this week so that’s 11 lb in total.
Got to be happy with that.

No Cherriane, clothes don’t lie.
I’ve decided to stop worrying about these 7 – 8 fasting blood sugar readings for now.
I know I’m not eating anything wrong, so as long as I’m losing weight, hopefully the fat is starting to drain from my liver and I should see the results of that by the end of 8 weeks.
I’m going to try the cocnut flour flat breads tonight because, if they work, I’m in sandwich city !!!
Now THAT can’t be a bad thing.

Mrs S, I’m not sure about the coffee. I had a coffee this morning with a dash of soya milk- he does say one a day will be ok. I’m going to have the odd black tea/ coffee when I want to though because i’m not sure I can cut it out altogether 😮 Thanks for the tip with the compote lol! 😀 My exercise is also non existent, i’m going to increase my walking and take it from there aiming for 10,000 steps a day minimum.

Hello Fi! Theres a few of us with spookily similar stats starting today lol!! The shakes idea is a good one for busy people, i will definitely be doing that too if I need to. I haven’t planned too far in advance either, i’m taking it day by day because I want to use up ingredients I already have so i’ll just buy what I need as I need it plus I hate waste.

It definitely helps having others that are starting at the same stage as you, it’s great to be able to check in and swap/share ideas and results.

By the way….theres a group on Facebook for people doing the BSD, i have just joined- it’s called ‘The 8 Week Blood Sugar Diet’, it’s a private group so might be nice to meet up on there in ‘person’ there – so to speak 🙂 and swap recipes and ideas etc. I’m not leaving this forum but i can be myself on there and share pics etc- when I post my intro post later on i’ll add the username i have on here so you can recognise me if you join 😀

Thanks Penny will see what I can adapt. I seem to be ok with almonds and cashews so will have to use them instead and skip seeds.

Well done Swabybrown keep going, it will be worth it x

Hi, this is also my first day! I am a 59 year old T2 diabetic (8 years now) and am determined to get my readings down (9.2 this morning)! When I was first diagnosed I did everything they said I should do and each clinic appointment they said I was doing well and to carry on what I was doing – but then I got too complacent and things started to get out of control. At my last clinic appointment they put me on an extra tablet and that was a big wake-up call so I need to get those readings down and lose weight (5′, 1″ and weighing in this morning at 13 stone, 4lbs). Feels a bit daunting but am glad I found this website as reading how others are doing on the forum will be a great boost. Had an atkins drink this morning as my mornings are always rushed and having a chicken salad for lunch. Will go out lunchtime to find something for supper this evening – haven’t really planned much in advance yet – will have to do that. Good-luck everybody!

My Daughter did a search yesterday and came across this website.

http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/low-carb-diet-side-effects.html

If you scroll down to where it explains diarrhea you can see the answer could be that I’m not eating enough fat.

I have also now started taking psyllium husks to get me over this temporary problem.

Just completed my first week and have lost 6ln. Highly delighted as I cooked a full roast dinner for my extended family of 9 last night and managed to just eat the chicken and leaf vegetables, leaving the roasties, gravy and Yorkshire pudding to the rest of the family. So pleased to have passed such a test. Thank you Michael Mosley – you have really inspired me.

Hahaha that is funny!
The rhubarb is great mixed with the yoghurt (I used full fat Greek because it’s very thick and creamy tasting and has a luxurious feel – the calories work out right) but I would recommend not putting a whole lemons juice in there 😁!
I agree about the water thing, I find when I eat less I want less to drink so it will be tricky. Do you think black coffee will be ok?
I’m also using fitness pal it’s a great app I’m trying to up my exercise a little as its non existent at the moment. I’m doing the low impact cardio from http://www.fitnessblender.com as it requires no equipment and will hopefully get me going and it’s free!
Good luck today 👍🏻

Hello there,

My name is Natasha and I have just completed week one of the BSD, and I could not be more impressed with the meals!

I also had no idea this website and forum existed, and stumbled across it completely by accident.

I’m looking forward to interacting with the many interesting areas and discussions in this forum.

Hi Mrs S, yes, i’d love to buddy up. I’m also 5ft 2 and am 13 st 3, we’re almost twins 😀 !!

The rhubarb and yogurt looks lovely, i’ll definitely be doing that at some point, what did you think of it?
My breakfast was the portobello ‘toast’ and goats cheese- was delish! For lunch i’m having the no carb ploughmans and dinner will be foil steamed fish and veggies. I’ll decide tomorrows menu later and get it all in this evening. I’m tracking everything I eat in myfitnesspal so that I don’t go over the 800 cals a day. Drinking 3 litres of water will be a tough one but i’ll give it my best shot

Thank you for youyr support and today I have lost 2lbs – at last! Think food diary in My fitness pal has really helped and set goals to 35% carbs, 30% protein 30% fats as mentioned on another forum. One apple can throw carbs over the top and I check what i can and cant eat every morning. Boy this way of eating is so strict! Ah well at least counting calories is better than eating because I’m bored!

Good morning stacker lady, I too am beginning today. I’m so excited and determined to get my life back on track. Perhaps as we are starting together we can encourage and support each other?
I’m 52, 5ft 2 and weigh 13st 5
This morning for breakfast I went for the rhubarb compote and yoghurt option 160 calories.
I would be interested to know what daily menus you choose and how you’re getting on. I also plan to weigh each morning so I’ll let you know how I’m doing too if you would like? I think it’s helpful to have someone to work alongside to bounce things off and encourage each other, although I’m sure there will be lots of encouragement from everyone on the site 😊

End of week 2 and have lost half a stone so far. Completely thrilled and I am enjoying the diet. Sticking to plenty of vegetable soups and raw vegetables. I am using my own take on the recipes in the book and following the mantra of making every mouthful tasty. Have enjoyed the recipes in the book for lamb, and the Spanish chickpea soup with chorizo is really good. Haven’t missed the naughty, white processed carbs! But I also managed to eat an ordinary pancake and went out for a meal and ate a starter. Off out to Body Pump. Feeling much better in myself. Good luck everyone!

Hi Eureka, Thanks for the warm welcome 🙂 Your results are very encouraging, well done!
How are you finding the recipes? Are you following them to the letter as per the book or are you doing your own within the guidelines? I’ve had the mushrooms for breakfast so as you can see i’m picking and choosing the recipes I know i’ll like and I have picked a couple from other sources because I know what I like to eat and also what my local supermarket will actually stock.

Hi Malkay! I’m glad the recipe worked and you liked it. To be honest I haven’t counted the calories, I will try next time I make this utterly delicious bread. I assume it will be high in calories but it is very nutrient dense. It is very filling and a couple of slices go a long way. It completely changes the way I look at bread – you simply enjoy every crunchy mouthful and you know you are not feeding your body rubbish. To answer your question – yes, the coconut oil needs to be melted but olive oil works just as well 🙂

End of week 1 and I have lost 6.75lbs. Well done Kitty and Anticarb, hopefully we will all continue to do well. I need to loose about 10st – sadly won’t lose that in 8 weeks 🙂 , but early days. I do 3-4 hours a week Aqua aerobic classes a week – great fun and keeps my knees in good working order after my knee replacements.

Morning Snackerlady welcome

I’m t 2 just finished wk1 & 8lb lighter! All stats going right direction.
My mum & dad were type 2 , so maybe I’m in the ‘ could b genetic’ group. BUT, I’m in this new way of eating & exercise for the rest of my life! Got to give me the best chance of healthy living I can. That way I can be there for my family longer
Do show your family what you are doing & lets hope they get on board too.
Best of luck. Plenty of advice & encouragement here
Eureka

Hi, I am a male age 66. Have been concerned about weight, increasing blood pressure and blood glucose readings – not yet diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Now been on the BSD for 4 weeks and delighted with results so far – lost 18 lbs, BMI down from 33.1 to 30.5, lost 2.5″ from waist, fasting blood glucose down from 6.3 to 5.6 and blood pressure reduced from something like 130 over 88 to 115 over 74. Wife doing this with me and is similarly delighted with her results. Also pleased with the way things are going with the Headspace meditation mentioned in the book. Thank you so much to Dr Michael and Dr Clare.

Hello Bruce *waves*
I have just started this today and so far, 1/2 hour in, it’s been easy peasy haha! 😉 😀 Seriously though, it’s good to read how everyone is finding it and what to expect in the coming days/weeks.

I had a giant crumpet last night as a final farewell (and because it needed using up!) so your crumpet comment made me smile 🙂

All the best for a great week to everyone!

Morning! Today is day 1 of my 8week BSD. I have the kindle edition of the book and got my shopping yesterday in ready to start this!
I am so determined to get on top of my health. My mum, dad and a sibling are diabetics T2 and I am now prediabetic.

A little bit about me:

I am 44, wife and mother to 2 and now a grandmother to 2 babies (who are utterly divine)
I’m at least 3 stone overweight- probably could lose 4 stone easily.
I’m pre diabetic, so this is THE chance for me to claw back my health and have a different future than the one we’ve been told we are destined to have with diabetes.

I’m raring to go! 😀

I’ll update often with my experiences and my stats, I intend to weigh every morning. I’m keeping track of it all in myfitnesspal.

Looking forward to my first week (i think, lol!!)

Hi Penny. I’m 4lbs down after week one. Hoping I can maintain this going forwards. Motivated for week 2!

Hi Bruce. One week in and 4lbs down! And that was with having some cheeky wine at the weekend as I was away visiting family. I’m hoping I can maintain 3lbs a week minimum loss, preferably 4lbs but don’t want to be over ambitious. How are you getting on?

Relieved to see other slow losers on this forum… I’m a little worried that my body has gone into a panic/starvation mode of some sort. I lost 6lb in the first week, I’m end of week 3 and not a single ounce more has come off. I am so surprised as at 5ft 10 with 3 stone to loose I was really hoping for a stone off in 4 -5 weeks which doesn’t look do able now. I haven’t touched carbs and I’m varying my meal choices day to day. Fingers crossed I get a sudden drop over the next few weeks once my body knows IM THE ONE in charge and gives in! Lol. On the plus side, I do look thinner in the face, I feel a hell of a lot Brighter and my husband says I look younger. So if nothing else, this alone is fab! Good luck to you all, please do update us if you have some success soon! I’m sure it will happen soon xx

If you’re in Australia, this is a good dark bread to try- I love it and you can get it from most IGA/Foodlands and comes in at about 2.5 grams of carbs and low GI

http://www.hermanbrot.com.au/

That’s very good news about your blood levels – and this way you will prevent ever being pre-diabetic! Glad you’ve had a good three days. I’m enjoying feeling more positive about myself just by being on the diet and have weighed myself now – lost 6lbs and 1″ off waist. I need to be more active though. I know I walk a lot with my dogs but need some bursts of something more strenuous.

I’m in a community choir and it’s our annual dinner tonight and the set menu wasn’t fast 800 friendly, but I’ve opted for melon and berries to start followed by veg curry without rice and poppadoms and no dessert, all that for £15 – I shall feel robbed! But also a bit smug when everyone else is stuffing themselves. It was a bit tricky choosing off the set menu because of being veggie and lactose intolerant. One of the other choristers has asked for an omelette but I’m feeling a little egg bound.

May you have a very good week with encouraging weight loss and an ever shrinking waist 🙂

Hi Penny

I know! It is so frustrating as all those calories I haven’t eaten have to be doing something – by my calculation I should have been losing 3 pounds a week! (approx 1400 calorie deficit everyday!) especially given I’m sticking to low carbs and walking about 8-9000 steps. I’ll see it out to the end of the 8 weeks and then think about doing a ketogenic diet on higher calories or 5:2 because one way or another this fat has got to go!

Good luck and hope you’re feeling other benefits

Cazzie

Hi Cazzoeary
That must be frustrating!
I’ve just been rereading the book. On the 4 week review michael says’ you will have lost a lot of weight’ He never mentions slow losers as far as I can see. I don’t understand it at all when you think of all the calories we haven’t eaten! And I’m doing 1000s of steps.
I hope you’re feeling other benefits
All we can do is keep on keeping on!
Penny

Hi Bill,
That’s great results for you, clothes don’t lie do they so a looser belt is good news for your waistline.
I like the forum too, I think it’s because we are all learning together. I like the description of us being pioneers.
Can’t wait to hear more about your progress as we go. I don’t have any weight to lose but my blood sugars have been way too high on what the health professionals thought was a healthy diet. Now I’m watching the carbs and following the diet they are almost always in the non diabetic range. Except when, like you, I had a pancake. Mine was very small, with blackberries and some honey yoghurt and two hours later my blood sugar was 12.2. Won’t be repeating that mistake!

Hi everyone

I’m also in the slow weight loss club- I started 6 weeks ago today and so far have lost only 7 kilos so it will be a miracle if I lose 10 kilos by the end of the eighth week (in the past two weeks I’ve lost 0.1 kilos *sad face*). I also have over 50 kilos (110 pounds) to lose (I’m 5’10”) so according to some I should have lost far more but it just ain’t moving! Can’t make any suggestions to get us in the ‘fast’ fast club but just wanted to let you know it can happen to anyone as everyone’s body reacts differently to dieting! Mine just doesn’t like it.

Thanks people. I agree any loss of weight can only help. Don’t expect to be able to ever come off meds for thyroid issues but would just be nice to be able to lose some weight as pretty much everything I have tried has had limited success and been slow progress. I shop tomorrow and start the diet on Tuesday !!!

Well done anti carb , I’m 6 days in and have lost 7 lbs! I’m pre diabetic and need to loose 3 stone in all. Good luck for next week👍

Hi carb craver
It’s difficult for us slow losers with all the fast losers around. I try to think of when I went to weight watchers, a diet I found difficult and lost less on! It’s a more helpful comparison for me.
Have you tried measuring your waist? Mine has gone down 2.5″ and my sisters went down 3″ and she hadn’t lost any weight at all. It’s worth a try.
I think if we keep on in the end we have to lose on these calories.
I’m feeling a lot perkier and sleeping better. Those two things alone make it worthwhile.
I don’t understand why you’re having sugar craving- that’s a sign of a BG spike having happened. I’m not having any carbs at all except what’s in beans and veg and the occasional bit of non tropical fruit. Are you having some carbs? I know some people are. If so it might be worth cutting them out entirely for a while.
Good luck
Penny

Thanks Janet, I guess it what gives us the motivation to continue is the results!!

Hi Janet
That’s true!
Penny

No, not really. Sweet potatoes should be kept on the ‘eat occasionally’ list as they are still quite high in carbs. Courgette and carrots cut into strips or spiralised are a passable alternative to pasta and there is a good thread on here called rye bread where people have been swapping bread recipes. All the best to you.

That’s an amazing start Anticarb! Really well done! No wonder you are chuffed! Wishing you even more success as you come up to your second week.

I doubt that too Penny! But any increase in muscle will actually do our weight loss good as it is muscle that speeds up our metabolism.

I have now completed 6 days on the diet, to be honest I have not been hungry at all. I am type 2 and was diagnosed 6 years ago and try to control with medication. Anyway my first day my BS 11.4 fasting, Blood pressure 147/90 and weight 101.4 kgs. I was very apprehensive before the start thinking 800 cals a day I would be starving, I needn’t of worried.
My readings this morning was BS 7.2 fasting, blood pressure 122/82 and a whole 7 pounds lost!!! I am over joyed with the results. I have ensured that I have completed a minimum of 10,000 steps per day some days reaching 16,000. Thank you Dr Michael Mosley your book has given me the inspiration to do this, your recipes are amazing.