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ZOE NUTRITION NEW THREAD- anyone want to join in?

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LisaLovedUp · 20/11/2022 08:37

I've started a new thread as my previous one was titled for techie stuff.
If anyone is fairly new to this please join in and we can share!

I am now on Day 4. All tests done and now recording my food each day. It takes me ages as my phone is slow (needs replacing) and some things I eat aren't listed (it relies a lot on packaged foods.)

eg yesterday I made a veggie curry and the only options were branded readymade ones so I just had to pick one I felt was close enough, rather than itemise every veggie in the one I made.

I noticed this as some 'negative' feedback on another platform.

Has everyone/anyone done the advanced health questionnaire? I started it but gave up. I felt it was more for their data gathering (which is fine to an extent) but also very intrusive and I didn't want to give my personal medical history when it may not be 100% safe from hackers.

I'm going to feedback on this to them.

My blood sugar readings so far are in the 4 - 5.4 range mainly although on a couple of mornings it was below 4. The highest was 7.3 after a sweet dessert ( a one-off for me - out with friends) plus ice cream.

Any tips from more experienced users welcome!

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LulooLemon · 14/03/2023 08:09

My results were expected today but have been delayed 😭😭😭

BatFaceOwl · 14/03/2023 08:49

@LulooLemon that's so disappointing

Any indication of when they'll arrive?

LulooLemon · 14/03/2023 09:10

'A few days'. Hopefully not too many!

How's it going for you Batface?

BatFaceOwl · 14/03/2023 09:18

@LulooLemon err up and down 😬

I've got the hang of it and its all very easy - i just need to be consistent and not stuff my face in the afternoon

I've started the day with this 86 scoring breakfast though so go me

ZOE NUTRITION NEW THREAD- anyone want to join in?
LulooLemon · 14/03/2023 09:50

Strawberries, grapefruit, Greek yogurt, almond butter and seeds? I could live with that!

SomethingNastyInTheBallPool · 14/03/2023 13:48

How long did that breakfast keep you going, @BatFaceOwl ? It looks delicious.

BatFaceOwl · 14/03/2023 14:29

Close!

It's full fat Greek yogurt, strawberries, plum, mixed seeds, passion fruit and almond butter

Keeps me going for a good while and very high scoring. It's what I usually eat anyway but I'd usually vary it with oats but they're apparently not a good food for me

And don't get me started on bean flakes. Plain, no sugar, high fibre bran flakes.

They score a big fat ZERO for me!

BatFaceOwl · 14/03/2023 14:35

BRAN flakes!

SomethingNastyInTheBallPool · 14/03/2023 17:10

Big fat zero here, too. I’m guessing they’re ultraprocessed and give up the good stuff too easily.

BatFaceOwl · 14/03/2023 21:40

Anyone using the app having issues? It's not showing me my score ... you know the big green circle which is always there as soon as you log food?

I've raised it with them but it'll be a few days before I hear back probably so thought I'd see if anyone using the app was experiencing the same

BatFaceOwl · 16/03/2023 17:13

Any news @LulooLemon

LulooLemon · 16/03/2023 17:37

Nope, not a sausage, Batty.

I messaged Zoe this morning, but no one replied.

BatFaceOwl · 16/03/2023 18:55

@LulooLemon that's bloody shit. I wonder why they've fallen behind when they were clearly ahead only a week ago? Hopefully it'll be any day joe

TheOnlyKoiInAPondOfGoldfish · 16/03/2023 20:19

BatFaceOwl · 16/03/2023 18:55

@LulooLemon that's bloody shit. I wonder why they've fallen behind when they were clearly ahead only a week ago? Hopefully it'll be any day joe

Someone on the FB group has suggested that they are probably using more than one lab for analysis now - and it may be that one is behind schedule but not the other(s) ?

Mrsuniquename · 18/03/2023 17:40

Are there any refer a friend discount codes please? I thought I had one but it doesn't work!

LulooLemon · 18/03/2023 23:09

@Mrsuniquename I have sent you a referral code by pm.

Despite the delay in getting my results, I'm pleased with the programme so far and can see that it will be a game changer going forward.

MsMoody · 19/03/2023 10:21

That’s me finished the breakfast muffins- horrendous! I wish they could take into account that I’m a 5 ft 3 woman who can’t manage 3 muffins but hey-ho. Don’t know how I’m going to manage 3 more at lunch! 🤢

Mrsuniquename · 19/03/2023 11:21

Oh goodness, thank you so much to everyone who has sent me referral codes! I am having a bit of a problem though! It seems I've been sent a link from a lovely lady called Charlotte and because I started using her link I can't use anyone else's now! However in order to use Charlotte's link I need Charlotte's surname and I don't know it so I try try someone else's but the system won't let me! I am in a right muddle now! So please lovely Charlotte can you send me your surname so I complete the application! Thank you :)

Colourmylife1 · 26/03/2023 22:21

@Mrsuniquename Did you get your referral link sorted? I have one code left it you need it.

Mrsuniquename · 27/03/2023 10:18

Thank you @Colourmylife1 . I've given up trying to input a referral code as the system keeps telling me I've already used one (I definitely haven't)! I'm still debating whether to sign up without a code, but the fact I won't get anything until June is putting me off as I need to lose a stone before June! Feeling a bit fed up about it all. 😥

TheOnlyKoiInAPondOfGoldfish · 27/03/2023 11:35

Mrsuniquename · 27/03/2023 10:18

Thank you @Colourmylife1 . I've given up trying to input a referral code as the system keeps telling me I've already used one (I definitely haven't)! I'm still debating whether to sign up without a code, but the fact I won't get anything until June is putting me off as I need to lose a stone before June! Feeling a bit fed up about it all. 😥

There's no guarantee you will lose weight either - some people don't. I have and am very happy with the half stone or so that has gone, but like many people doing Zoe I also do Intermittent fasting (IF).

Zoe is a slow build up to "full steam" and trying to score highly with meals - as it's aiming to be a way of eating for life, not a temporary diet. You might find more success in doing some IF first if you really need to lose weight by June - still sign up to Zoe and really nail the healthy eating, in the meantime take all of their advice from the podcasts etc. Only use Extra Virgin Olive Oil as your "fat", cut out highly processed food and eat lots of veg, legumes, nuts (in that order)

Mrsuniquename · 27/03/2023 11:52

Thanks @TheOnlyKoiInAPondOfGoldfish . I do need to bite the bullet and sign up. I've already cut out chocolate (well nearly) and am now eating nuts as my snacks, but I must be eating too many as I've lost no weight!! I haven't tried IF but maybe that's the way to go as I need to do something.

Colourmylife1 · 27/03/2023 14:02

@Mrsuniquename I initially lost a few kg but feel as though I have regained some (not weighing myself!). I’m definitely overdoing the snacking on fruit, nuts and seeds. My Zoe scores are high but so are my calories!

towardsexperience · 27/03/2023 17:06

My kit ships next week!! Im frightened as to how I will do with the muffins as I had stomach surgery 9 yrs ago and have only about 3/4 of a cup capacity! Ill have to go slower and chew really well 😆 lol

redrobin75 · 13/04/2023 08:04

How is everyone getting on? It took me ages to realise my blood fat number was estimated as my blood sample failed (the text is very small on the results page). I'm still trying to decide whether to do the muffin/blood test for the third time or just go with the estimated number that I think it too low. Also I'm having trouble starting a new chat in the app.