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.

Bajewell tarts are rather yummy though traintraveller! Did the wedding dress fit?
I had a better day yesterday eating wise - fasted til midday, smoked salmon salad, tuna loin & veg for dinner but snacks weren’t great - finished off someone’s open pack of Doritos left on the couch, a few spoons of Halo that my youngest DD brought me plus a small dairy milk. Coffee and cordial. It came in at just under 1000.
phoenix what needs to happen so there’s less directions pulling? I find that there’s a few ‘state of mind’ that works with this. Stressed isn’t one of them!
Here’s hoping everyone has a good day!

bluesky well done! It's great seeing the scales moving the right way. I've been low carb'ing- ish since August. I honestly believe this is how I will eat forever now. I'm still calorie counting as I want to lose weight but I'm never hungry anymore as I eat filling meals but I also allow myself to make good snack choices when I want them. I probably should move onto another thread but you are all so positive and lovely.

I weighed in at 181.8 so just about in next stone bracket and feeling positive I may actually stay there this time. I started looking at what I weighed a week ago as I feel that gives me a better picture. I've lost 3.4lb and that's eating approx 1200 calories a day so for those worried about piling it back on once you leave 800 calories, don't, loss is still achievable

Well miraculously down 3lbs overnight (I know its water but it's good to see the scale move!) so only 10 more to go! Hopefully I'll do better today.

Well done @BlueSkyBlinking!

@Kimlek I just think this still partial lockdown, plus it being so cold, plus my work ramping up is just making it a breeding ground for stress. And if I'm honest it's not going to change any time soon - only really get worse - June is rammed with being away or long days for work and July we're supposed to be moving so I really want to get everything under control so I can get through that with minimal damage!

Left over taco casserole from yesterday for lunch (it really was delicious and I didn't add the beans so it was lower carb) then Chicken Korma from the BSD recipe book tonight (family favourite!) Done my yoga today and going for a walk later so hopefully a similar loss tomorrow!

Haven't tried the dress yet as DP is WFH and it's hanging in the office. I don't want the first time he sees it to be when he's cutting me out it because I'm in denial about the amount of crap I've eaten in lockdown!
So decided to try on the jeans I wore the day I bought it instead and will report back.
It's nice and sunny here so planning egg salad for lunch and Falafel, Humus and Halloumi for dinner

Thank you all for the welcome! 796 today (boom) and I had to wait two extra hours for dinner because dd wanted some purple highlights at the hairdresser. So I feel extra virtuous and badass, as I Did Not Snack. Dinner was a lamb steak that I found on offer, broccoli, peas, raita.

Puffin I feel very encouraged by what you posted - please don’t go to another thread! If there’s one thing I’ve learned from reading pages and pages of these threads it’s that there are multiple ways to do this and it still work.

I agree with @BlueSkyBlinking, please stay on the thread @Puffincrossing as it’s such an encouragement to the rest of us. I was concerned about what happens when the 800 calorie bit stops, so it’s good to read of your experience.

Mushroom soup for lunch and chunky fish with salad for dinner. I have never before eaten so many mushrooms in such a short period of time.

Well I had a huge emotional crisis today and I didn't eat chocolate!!! I did pace the dessert aisle in Waitrose but I didn't give in. I did go for a walk and get soaked though but at least I hit 10k steps! Padded out the chicken korma tonight with added peas which was delicious. Come in at 828 but happy with that!

Another 2lb off here.
I'm not finding it easy to stick to rigidly but I do start each day with the intention of 800 cals and low carb. Then if and when I slip up I'm still usually under the number of calories I'd count for abnormal diet and relatively low carb. I'm using the principles to plan my meals and avoid things, and accepting that the weight will come off slower. But it is still coming off.

So the good news is I'm down at least another 2lbs (so 5lbs this week) the bad news is I've been awake since 3am and today is going to be awful. I'm going to hang in there as much as I can but I know on days like this I have a weakness for carbs.

Well done @DrMadelineMaxwell!

Does everyone weigh? I've never been a bigger believer on weight being a true indicator of health but I want someway of tracking my progress and keeping me on track.

I weigh and take measurements, I know not everyone weighs every day but my weight fluctuates by up to 3lbs a day so if I just weighted one day a week and it was a bad day I'd just feel awful and give up, so at least I know weighing every day that my hard work is working!

I have found it tough to get back on the wagon this week after having a bbq and cake at the weekend!

I'm having an incredibly stressful week and it really makes me crave sweet things to cope - I need some better coping strategies!

I'm really sorry to hear you're having a stressful time at work @PhoenixMama. I had a very stressful job a few years back, and it was one of the thing that tipped me into such appalling eating habits that my weight crept up (by 2 stone, when I was already 2 stone overweight). The thing I've learnt is that you have to put yourself and your health first. I now take at least half an hour each day for exercise, in the middle of the day, and I DO NOT FEEL GUILTY. If that means that I can't do a piece of work today, I simply tell the person "I'll pick this up tomorrow".

It's really hard, and it takes a good year to change the habits. But companies work on the basis that they will work you as hard as they can, and they don't give a crap. (Individual managers may care, but the bottom line is money and the company as a whole will not). So the only person who can look after your mental and physical wellbeing is yourself, and it should be up there as your absolute top priority, every single day.*

*I realise this doesn't apply if you work in a caring or non-profit profession. It's relevant for office workers though.

for those having a stressful time.
pondering I don't weigh - ever. I do weekly measurements and have a pile of clothing that doesn't fit right that I try on weekly. I find that much more encouraging than fretting over how many pounds I've lost / gained

Sorry, reading this again, I may come across as being harsh. I'm angry at corporations for taking the piss out of its employees, but didn't mean to sound cross at anyone. I recognise that its really hard to put yourself first, particularly in certain jobs and particularly early on in your career, and also that you sometimes do need to put work higher up the priority list. But I've also learnt that you can only do that for limited periods of time before it makes you sick!

798 cals and 38g carbs today, need to up my protein though but as a vegetarian I find it a struggle.

Well done DrMadelineMaxwell I think the key is to remember it took a while for the weight to go on, it'll take a while for it to come off. If not sticking strictly to the plan is working and feels achievable then you will be more likely to keep doing it.

I've lost 0.4lb in 2 days. So it's going in the right direction but heading into the weekend which can be dangerous, although I planned and shopped yesterday so should stay low carb.

Train I'm also vegetarian and never seem to hit my protein goal. I bought Rose Elliott's low carb veggie book and that has given me some good recipes. I know I keep going on about her bread but it's low carb and high protein. I had some this morning with avocado for breakfast. I sometimes have a raspberry carb killa bar (as that seems to be only vegetarian flavour) as a treat and to boost protein. Very expensive for what they are though.

Had a major fail at the weekend, out for drinks with friends on Sunday and then 2 days craving all the wrong stuff. Put on 5lbs
Back on it now though, having learnt my lesson. Actually felt physically dreadful, tired and lethargic and really low mood - interesting how the carbs affected me so badly...

Morning all!

@WhatWillSantaBring I didn't that was harsh - I've been in those jobs and totally agree with you. Problem is this time round it's my own company lol so I'm the evil boss!

I did go off the rails with no sleep yesterday and we ended up with Chinese for tea but only a bit of 1lb up this morning and I'm still 5lbs down for the week.

As you said @Puffincrossing weekends are the hardest but I'm determined to stay on track this weekend (and I'm not seeing my bestie who leads me astray) so hopefully will be starting next week a little bit lower already!

Hello all. Can I rejoin please?

Piled on the weight over the last year . Lots of excuses why (serious, life changing ones), but even so, that's all they are. Excuses.

Weighed myself yesterday, and am transitioning back to low carb and 800 a day.

Very, very depressed tbh. And I don't want to go through carb flu again, so am trying to be gentle. But I will crack on and I know I will better in a week or two.

PS Could anyone link to the fabulous bone broth recipes? Am searching now for what I tried before...

Tried 800 calories a good few years ago, found I crashed within a week and went and ate the whole cupboards.

Can anyone recommend podcasts on health/fitness?

Welcome back @Sunbelievable!

@1983Roxy Try posting on the general health & fitness boards...

Exhausting day but think I've managed it. Desperate for a drink to be honest but I'm resisting so far. Really need to fall in love with exercise rather than food as a coping mechanism!

Hi all, I'm starting today and hoping that posting will keep me honest! I lost 3 stone on BSD a few years ago for my wedding but baby weight and lockdown weight has seen me bounce right back up again.
I'm on the cusp of bmi 30 today and need to sort this out.
You all seem very supportive and inspiring!
I usually get a bit obsessive with weighing so am going to try to limit myself to once a week for a while.

Today's plan;

Brunch - low carb shake
Dinner - roast chicken and carrots (I have one last Hello Fresh meal to eat so am donating the potatoes to DH)

Puffin I had seen the rose elliot book but a very quick flick through didn't inspire me, would you recommend it?