Blood Sugar Diet & Fast 800 Thread 22

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Blood Sugar Diet & Fast 800 Thread 21

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Hi, noticed the thread was full so started this new one. Link to previous one above.

Thank you @ texican

I have downloaded myfitness app. I have set my daily goal for the following:
20% carbs
30%fat
50% protein

Can I ask if these are appropriate for the diet?
Thanks all.

Well I've been pretty good on the food and drink front all week...fitted in a couple of extra walks but don't feel like it's made any difference at all.

Weigh in tomorrow so we shall see.

Well I'm annoyed. I've basically been the same weight ALL freaking month. Talk about a bloody plateau! 1.4lbs down on last month but still!

I am down 2" total incl 1" on my belly (but my waist has stayed the same apparently , I'm down 1% of body fat and I've dropped a cup size (could have lived without that!!!)

I've done yoga EVERY single day, gone for a walk (or 2) almost every day, plus I've been doing ab exercises every other day. The only big difference is I did drink a bit more this month so I think I need to lose the alcohol again all together for another month.

But I do feel a little bit WTF after 4 weeks of meal planning, drinking my weight in water and being good more than 80% of the time. I mean jesus what do I need to do to lose weight????

@PhoenixMama
I hear you! When I previously went down to 8.5 stone (ridiculous on my heavy frame) I went down a cup size, on one side only! It looked distinctly odd so I ate some muffins to address the balance...problem is I didn't stop! 4 years later I find myself in my current predicament.. I have struggled ever since and in my forties it is a bugger to shift!

phoenix I was saying similar to DH the other week. I have absolutely nailed maintenance, unfortunately I still have quite a bit more losing to do! It's why I've come back to this thread, I need to be stricter with the little things like alcohol. Having said that it's Friday and dd's choice for dinner was pizza. I made myself cauliflower pizza, cauliflower hash browns and a huge amount of coleslaw, all washed down with half a bottle of prosecco. Total today 1600 calories, walked off 200, less than 70g carbs though so hopefully ok-ish.

Wonky totally agree about weight loss in forties. I couldn't even put it on in my teens!

@Puffincrossing
Lol, gone are the days I could eat a burger and rave it all away. Now I have a dodgy back and a massive arse. Hello 42...how I hate thee.

Ha ladies I'd agree with you if I hadn't lost 48lbs on this woe 18-20 months ago (also in my 40s). I only have 3lbs to get back to that weight & I can't seem to get anywhere close! We previously had a discussion on this thread about our bodies having a 'secure' weight that it likes to hang out at as you get older and I can't help but worry I'm hitting that... Sometimes I wonder if my body just needs something different? Maybe I will do the 30 day shred in March just to see if it makes a difference (although I've done it before and it is bloody tough) thinking I'll do that 4 days a week + 3 runs/morning walks while I'm injured plus the yoga and walks with DD. Maybe I need to firm up rather than lose?

Well done on 48lb loss that is wonderful! Those final 3lb sure love to cling on! I think it may be a case of firming up. You seem pretty active which is wonderful. I can't make it up a hill without sounding like I have run a mile!

Well pfft! Have been on the case for 5 days...most days only and two carb-free meals, no wine, 2 x 3 mile walks...I have lost the grand total of....

...three-quarters of a bloody pound.

Tbf I started after a couple of shocking weeks so probs playing catch up. I will shift this timber and get in that bloody jumpsuit if it kills me.

I have already 'booked' my best mate for NYE!

@MintyCedric
I know a few people who hardly shifted anything in the first week but then a shed load in the second. I slipped up the first week by incorporating one hotel chocolat and that's when I joined this board. I've been a lot stricter towards the end of the week and have lost 2kg. But I've been on lots of diets where I stuck to it like glue and lost maybe 1lb. Keep the faith...and hopefully you will be in that jumpsuit in no time (ish!)

Hi all!
Hi @WonkyDonks 👋

I am also seriously fed up with results - or lack of to be more precise! Was hoping week 3 would be a good week after a shit 2nd week but was another rubbish one 😏 That’s 3 weeks of consistent food and exercise and I’ve still not shifted the 1st stone!!
Have had a pretty savage period this week so I am going to blame that for now and going to stick to this diet for another 2 weeks but if still not shifting reasonable weight then I think I’m going to have to try something else 🤷🏻‍♀️

Sorry I meant a chocolate a day.

How has everyone's weekend been? Mine's been ok but today I made gnocci for lunch with my bubble friend and it's the first time I've had a major carb meal and I can't get over how AWFUL I feel. It's basically been my only meal of the day but I feel so sluggish, heavy and my brain is fuzzy. Can't believe I used to eat like that every other day!

The good thing is that this has reminded me how much better I feel when I'm avoiding carbs which I guess is what I needed. Back at it tomorrow ready to start another month and hopefully, HOPEFULLY lose this last 5lbs!

I've slipped a bit this weekend, I've had a couple of glasses of wine but far less than I normally would. Still sticking to the food and i am looking forward to starting again tomorrow. Plus I forgot to get my blood results on Friday so I shall call them tomorrow to see where I stand.

How has everyone's weekend been

Erm...pizza delivery, cheesecake, roast dinner...

Also a good long walk, no pud tonight and aside from those evening meals my only other food intake has been a kipper and a slice of wholemeal bread each day, so hopefully haven't ballsed up too much.

Saturday I finished Fridays cauliflower pizza for lunch, stuck to low carb principles but ate around 1300 but went for a walk and burned about 400 of them. No idea about yesterday. We did a 10 mile bike ride with dc in the morning, then roast dinner with wine. Everyone else had sticky toffee pudding for dessert, I had 3 babybels and a piece of Absolute Black Chocolate. I found it in Sainsbury's, it has 7g carbs per 100g which should warn you how dark it is. Still deciding if I like it. Anyway I'm 0.6lbs up since Friday so need to be strict with myself this week.

Phoenix I know what you mean. Before Christmas I had afternoon tea with a friend. I had been really looking forward to it but the sandwiches weren't as delicious as I'd hoped. There was nothing wrong with them I just didn't enjoy the bread as much as I expected to. The cakes were nice but afterwards I got a post food slump and realised that I haven't had one of those in ages. I definitely feel better without the carbs! Fingers crossed for your 5lb loss this month.

Morning all.
I’ve decided to be more optimistic today- it’s a new week!
I was very tempted on Saturday to join in with Chinese take away for dinner but I resisted and just made my own dinner while the others had curry and fried rice ( and chips! 🤤)
Haven’t done any HIIT since Friday but did do a 9 mile mile walk yesterday.
Might just weigh myself once this week instead of everyday as I think that i am fixating on the number on the scales too much. I say that but not sure if my curiosity will get the better of me every morning 🙄

@MintyCedric I went slightly crazy this weekend too- tons of chocolate!
@PhoenixMama I felt this way too- desperate for chocolate and honestly it was fine I guess but I've enjoy specific meals way more on this diet, especially that firs tone after the 16h window ends haha

@Forfecksake17 Morning!!! It IS a new week and I need to get on your optimism bandwagon. Actually I AM on it. Fancy a scale ban until Wednesday with me?

I weighed in today at 10 stone 4.5 lbs. Oops. I had 3 days of madness but honestly, I'm really glad that I didn't 1. gain it ALL back. 2. keen to restart this WOE 3. Noticed horrible carb side effects including a really sore stomach, blasting of course and just a massive drop in energy.

MARCH you guys! OMG! We are nearly in APRIL when things start opening back up for real. I can't believe it. Let's get on it and make this last lockdown month work for us so we feel better in April to get out and about bit more!!!!

I knee is a bit twinge after Friday's shift... but I think I will start a light jog here and there. Heading out for a big walk to a playpark. I need to bring protein snacks for me and bubs as park is next to immense bakery that kind of set off my... um... TREAT WEEKEND on Thursday...
Anyhoo!

I've learnt a lot and going to take the babe shopping this afternoon at ASDA for some good vegan protein :)

Morning! Weighed in this morning and up 3lbs but I know that's water weight from the carbs. Will be super good today! Was going to do 30 day shred today but had an awful night of stress dreams so feel shockingly tired this morning. Did do yoga though - I've done yoga every single day this year which I'm really proud of!

@Puffincrossing Be careful subtracting calories for exercise MM strongly warns against it in the book!

I'm wondering if weekends are harder right now because of lockdown and not being able to actually go and do things that distract us. I found some weekends hard the first time round but not nearly as hard as I do right now.

@shreddergodo I love your optimism that April is around the corner I think the next 6 weeks are going to be the longest of my life!!

Wondering if we should set ourselves mini-goals for the week and then we can cheer each other on? What do you think?

Morning all,

I also had a bit of 'mad bad' weekend, mainly due to alcohol. My issue was I had such a terrible week at work that by Friday the 'F it' switch was well and truly pushed and I had a drink(s) on Friday. This then meant I drank Saturday and Sunday - it's such a slippery slope. Where I'm able to exercise willpower on a Friday, the weekend is much better. Obviously because I was grumpy, knackered and F it, we also had a takeaway on Friday night. It was a chicken kebab, and I didn't eat the pitta, so don't think it was too bad and much better than some of the alternatives but it wasn't as good as our planned meal.

Back on it this week though and had a good day yesterday bang on 800 and was v satisfied with my food without any snacking. Partly because I'm so busy at work which is a double-edged sword.

@PhoenixMama I did the 30 day shred for about 9 months about 18 months ago and felt much stronger for it. I let it go though and now I'm too scared to be Jillianed again!!! In fact, I've let all exercise go and deep down I know it's not good enough. I used to run 5k a few times a week and shred and now I congratulate myself on a 30min walk which isn't ok, particularly when I literally just sit all day without really moving.

Maybe that should be a goal for me. It's just finding the time. Ok, that's an excuse!!!!

I think I found a wedding dress this weekend so my real goal is to keep losing and then toning so it hangs completely smoothly. It's nearly there but tummy needs to go! I also have a strong feeling that it's nearly April @shreddergodo - the sun this weekend did me a lot of good. Let's crack on!!!

Have a great day everyone.

phoenix you're right. I don't actually count exercise calories to eat, more just acknowledge that they will off set some of the damage hopefully!

All was going well yesterday until I went to M&S to pick some school uniform I'd ordered. They had some delicious hot cross buns reduced. I'm annoyed with myself as I'd already been to Aldi in the morning and resisted temptation and even reduced M&S we're still dearer! I love hot cross buns and as they are seasonal I usually eat them daily I had 2 and put the rest in the freezer out out sight until Easter.

Texican a wedding dress! How exciting. When are you getting married? I'm thinking of going back to C25k soon. I've done it so many times. I actually enjoy running, especially in the later weeks where you can run for a while I can't face doing the early weeks again with all the stop/start but I need to as I've lost any fitness I once had

Mini goal for this week to lose 1.2lb. Next mini goal will be to lose a further 2.6 to take me into next stone bracket so hoping for end of next week for that one.

What are everyone elses mini goals?

Morning!
@shreddergodo yep I am definitely with you on not weighing in until Wednesday.
Also curious what kinda vegan snacks you carry with you when out and about?

@texican yey on finding your wedding dress- very exciting!!! 😍
When you were doing the 30 day shred did you notice a big difference in terms of tone?

@Puffincrossing OMG I love hot cross buns, I had a 30 second stand off with them yesterday while I was In the shop- I managed not to buy them but I’ve been thinking about them ever dive so I’m pretty sure I am going to cave at some point 🤦🏻‍♀️
Maybe that should be my first mini goal!?!

My mini goal for the week is to do some form of HIIT/ workout every morning and by end of the week to be rid of the last 2lbs to get me out of the 10’s and into the 9’s 🤞🤞🤞

Morning!

How exciting @texican that you found your dress! Great motivation!

Well I've dropped those 3lbs of weekend gain and the scale briefly flashed to 179 and I thought maybe I cracked it but 0.4 away.

My mini-goal for the week is to log everything in MFP, regardless of what it is.

And oh do I hear you about to cross buns - they are like crack to me. Have wanted to buy them every time I've walked past them (also totally love the Sainsburys Choc Orange ones!) but so far I've been strong... maybe if I'm really good I can have one in April!