Day 3 and 3.5lb down. WOW!

[shep]

Kelfie - I've done both Go Lower and DC.

Go Lower food is exclusive to Go Lower, with the exception of the snack bars which you can get from Tesco and online at Avidlite. It doesn't have any potatoes and such like in it and the veg has to be low carb so no carrots, etc. If followed correctly, it does put you in ketosis in the first 7 days if not earlier. It's not mega-low on carbs, i.e. probably around 30-40 carbs a day. It's a hunter gatherer, natural food based diet.

DC - none of the food on DC is exclusive - it's sourced from various places and the dinners and soups can be found in your local supermarket. It works on calories and portion control and also pushes a more natural diet, i.e. no processed rubbish.

I think both are just as valid - I am going to switch to Go Lower once I finish this DC pack as I really fancy a change and I miss certain Go Lower foods. Disadvantage is that Go Lower does a scheme you sign up to whereas DC you can order as much or as little as you like when you like.

Hope everyone is having a good time on DC today And remember, it's nearly Friday - woohoo!

I done go lower about 11 months back and even though i ordered 3 weeks of goods and stuck like glue to the instructions, nothing happened except I felt hungry (everyone is different I suppose)

I enjoy the fact that you can add the veg you want (lurve carrots) and extras as long as you are careful. But Go Lower never give up I am forever having calls on my mobile and at home and mail sent through asking me to reorder they have this special deal going at the mo etc.

So I am not a fan of Go Lower but good luck to anyone who tries and if it works for you , it just didn't for me.

Sorry if I went on a bit

 

[CarolineM]

Hehe!

Yep they do ring a lot, but if you tell them to remove you from their database they will. At least they have for me. I think they must be desperate for people or something to be pushing so hard! I am hesitant over signing up for a period of time! Who knows, I may change my mind cos of that and stick with DC - like you say, carrots, sweetcorn, etc. - yum

 

[efbrown1]

Hello and welcome!!

My advise would be that if you want to see a quicker weight loss, then leave out rice, bread, pasta from your diet at the beginning. These are high GI foods and defeat the purpose, and may bring on cravings. I can tell the difference doing DC with these items and without! Without any of these, the weight seems to melt off, with them.... slow going. I am not a cereal person, but when I make sure I have the granola I do not get hungry even though I am not that enthusiastic about it. When I had a lovely pot of melons instead one morning, well.... that set me off for the rest of the day! Also as the girls mentioned, be mindful to stay under 1200 calories and perhaps use a site like www.fitday.com to track your input. I find it useful. After I lose the weight I want, I plan to add low GI brown rice, grains, sweet potato, etc back in to my diet. Good Luck!! Estelle

 

[shep]

I've noticed that I brought wholewheat pasta and rice this week, is that as low GI or should I go and buy some brown rice, I had the mushroom strogenoff and wish I had some brown rice to put to it.

What is the difference between brown and wholewheat in GI terms??

 

[Cavycrazy]

Morning all,

I cant comment on Go lower as never done that one, but have done other diets like Cambridge, SW and WW.

As much as love the 'quick' result from Cam dont think I could go back to doing that again.

SW didnt work for me as I ate TOOOOO much.

WW does work for me but just a bit 'bored' with it for now, so hence trying DC for a nice change and so far so good.

Day 2 today, and had the choc granola for brekkie, a nakd banana bar for snack. Got my two pieces of fruit lined up for later and one of the soups for lunch.

I can honestly say I havent felt hungry yet, I have fancied stuff but thats not the same as being hungry and my will power comes into play there to keep me from temptation. !! :8855:

I think I may get a bit bored with the limited options for veggies but its a start and if it can 'kickstart' me back into shedding a few pounds then great.

Popped on the scales this morning and already 2lb down... but know its really too early to say if/what will loose overall. Proper WI will be Wed morning. Will look forward to that to see how get on.

Thanks for posting that fitday link will have a look later and think it will be a great way to track the calories as have no real idea of whats what as have mainly used WW points in the past.

So just a recap for anyone looking in:

Day 1... got through ok..no problems. No hunger
Day 2.. ok so far but will update. Expecting to maybe get a headache later due to reduction of carb intake.

Have a good day all.

Deb x

 

[CarolineM]

Wow Debs you are doing great - keep at it and wham, NY won't know what hit it hehe!

Shep - "Brown" is the problem cos whilst it is "brown" it can still be stripped of the fibre husk that really counts in lowing the GI. Manufacturers are experts at descriptive misdirection

 

[shep]

Wow Debs you are doing great - keep at it and wham, NY won't know what hit it hehe!

Shep - "Brown" is the problem cos whilst it is "brown" it can still be stripped of the fibre husk that really counts in lowing the GI. Manufacturers are experts at descriptive misdirection

So which would be better? I dont want white rice boy there is some calories in that!!!!

 

[CarolineM]

Whole grain rice is better That way you know you are not getting a partly ground down husk which some brown rice has. That's my view on it anyway

 

[LoChan1984]

I think some shops will give you a guideline on it it's low GI or medium on the packaging? Not totally sure but 'wholegrain' is definitely the buzz word.

Mn I've got some Nairns digestive biscuits in the kitchen I'd forgotten about, think I'll try those later for my snack thing. They're labelled low-gi too, 50 cals each but I think they're a little thicker than the oat biscuits. We shall see

 

[kelfie1402]

hi thanks for info on go lower i was just curious. i gave been on diet chef 1 week and lost 3lbs so chuffed with that. i did do ll started july 07 and 3 weeks in found out was having my second child so stopped it but to be honest didnt feel like it was the answer. saw a girl in town who started it same time as me at ll and she is now like a size 6!!! got jealous as you do!! and hence i am determind to do it, got 4 st lose x

 

[CarolineM]

Well done on your loss Great start.

Size 6 :O Blimey! I'd settle for a 14 or 16 right now.

You will do - just have to be consistent and not give up.

 

[Cavycrazy]

Morning all,

Day 3 today and all still going well. I was within my 1200 cals yesterday and did have a curly wuryly too.

Hubbys moaning this morning that have got garlic breath! but not suprised as when opened the 3 bean chilli which had for my tea last night, the garlic smell nearly knocked me over when opened the packet. :8855:

Interestingly am another 1.5 lbs down this morning... so thats 3.5 lb since starting!! WOW!!! even if that stays as all I loose in first week will be delighted. Weekend is coming up though and always find that a difficult time.

 

[shep]

Morning all,

Day 3 today and all still going well. I was within my 1200 cals yesterday and did have a curly wuryly too.

Hubbys moaning this morning that have got garlic breath! but not suprised as when opened the 3 bean chilli which had for my tea last night, the garlic smell nearly knocked me over when opened the packet. :8855:

Interestingly am another 1.5 lbs down this morning... so thats 3.5 lb since starting!! WOW!!! even if that stays as all I loose in first week will be delighted. Weekend is coming up though and always find that a difficult time.

I find the weekend easier as I only have my daughter around and not all the other kids I childmind for, at the weekend she eats what we eat (well wot my OM eats)

I also find I am busier with housework and ironing and such like, I do it during the wekk but can only iron at nte or weekends and not when I have littleuns crawling around.

Good luck for the weekend, when is your weigh in??? :coffee:

 

[CarolineM]

Know what you mean about weekend - for me it's the time I relax and socialise. Saturday is always mother day and leaves me open to all those motherly things like desserts hehe! Lately my mum has been really understanding though which is nice

I keep myself occupied by studying and drinking lots to try and keep the nibbles at bay.

Enjoy your weekend

 

[LoChan1984]

Hm I would not get jealous of a size 6 person I'd be like god get a Mars bar down you before you get blown away on a stiff breeze

 

[bryal99]

Hello again - I am struggling to find where I am! (story of my life....) I tried to do the avatar - no luck tonight and the signature and ticker thingy.....Will try again when not so tired. I can only get on line when all kids in bed and I have done my chores...... Anyway DH asleep in chair so will wake and head for bed. DC going well 4 days in and 5 lbs down. Have a long way to go tho' (like 5 stone!) so in for the long haul.........Which is why I need you for the ride. Thanks for the support.
PS Just previewed and ticker thing there and signature!! Just need to suss avator thing!!!

 

[JanD]

Hi Laura - I think you have to have 20 posts before you can do the avatar thing. Have a look in the 'Tutorials' link on the blue bar at the top of the page. xx

 

[CarolineM]

Yeah, think avatar rights kick in after a certain amount of posts, then you get PM and, I think, full access after 50 posts.

Wow, 5 lbs - keep it up Really keen to see how much you lose in your first week

 

[LoChan1984]

Get posting more Bryal, we like shiny pictures of people lol Keep at it until your proper WI, we're looking forward to our jaws dropping to the floor at your result

 

[bryal99]

Thank you all so much!

Hi there again! Just knowing you are all there is fab! I am finding it so helpful catching up on all your news, so far only posting on Jan's weigh in thread and on here as still finding my way around ! I will look at the other threads when I have more time............... and then I can get my avatar thingy! DC going really well, what is the longest that anyone has maintained it?? I know it is not cheap, but for me it is so convenient as when on SW ended up cooking twice each day (as my fussy kids who are all skinny and don't overeat!), wouldn't eat my SW meals! If I wasn't working it might be easier but I am either at work or have 1-4 little darlings with me! Also how much weight have people managed to lose on DC?

Off for a walk with dog, DH and little ones.:family2::family2: