Jo's Juddd diary 2012

[bajoleth]

double post !!

 

[bajoleth]

Wow that dress is lovely. Buy it! I have a wedding to go to in October, I wonder if I could get away with that dress for the wedding?

It would be fab for a wedding, its the new season collection just out this week so its not a summer dress, it would be lovely with a black Jacket, cardi or pashmina, easy to accesorise too, I think it look loads more expensive than the price too x

 

[bajoleth]

And yes, get it in a size smaller. Hang it on your wardrobe door where you can see it everyday as your motivation.

Have you bought from the company before. Does their stuff tend to come up large or small size wise?

Thats what I did for my sisters wedding last year I bought the dress too small and had to slim into it ha ha. Yes I bought the dress for my sisters wedding from there, I would say they come up small, The dress I had was a size 16 but def more of a 14 as I was 14 in everything else then, that one was straight up and down though this one is more empire line which suits my shape better so may order a 14 and see how it goes, they are lovely quality clothes BTW x

 

[bajoleth]

Hang it in a bag in the kitchen - where you will see it when you follow the rule: ONLY EAT AT THE TABLE! Size smaller and magic knickers (spanx).

I love my slimming underwear , I think I would wear it if I were a size 10, it smooths all those lumps and bumps, I have a fulll body one I love it

 

[bajoleth]

This is the dress I had for my sisters wedding last year, I love it (I just did a quick search and this site popped up not that its available anymore but just thought I would show you)
Cheap Shimmer dress Teal 12 | Women's Dresses & Skirts Deals & Red Hot UK Offers

 

[Phoenyx]

I love both of them! I wish I were brave enough to wear a dress! One more dress size down, then I'm going to make myself wear a dress!!!

 

[Trefoil]

Ooooo how lovely!!!

I have just got a dress for my OH's second cousins Christening (mouthful lol)
which I am attending on Sunday with my OHs Mum (hes off on a night out to York on the Saturday which will render him too delicate to do anything ) ITs v fitted but I love both of your dress choices! Lovely!!!

I buy a lot of Peter Pan collars and vintage dresses

Hope that you're ok!

Ruth
x

 

[bajoleth]

Ooooh I love Vintage dresses, never actually bought one though, I bet you look fab in yours, @phoenyx I was never much of a dress wearer but last year took the plunge and am now slightly addicted, they can be a lot more flattering than trousers which I used to wear for a night out all the time, you should take the plunge and try one I think you will be pleasantly surprised

 

[Trefoil]

Have a lovely day tomorrow Jo!

Those dresses are lovely!

Ruth
X

 

[bajoleth]

Morning all, sorry I didn't get the chance to catch up on all your diaries last night my signal kept cutting out and I gave up in the end, will try to catch up when I get back from the school later x Really really annoyed with myself today, kne this week was looking like a STS not too bothered as long as its not a gain but instead of trying to rein myself in on my UP days what do I do? I blinkin sabotage myself I actually had fairly healthy meal choices on my UP day yesterday but then ate my weight in bread !! I had wholemeal toast for breakfast a couple of slice swith my lunchtime soup then come Tea time I ended up making didfferent meals for everyone (lots of reasons) so ended up finishing off a Garlic bread stick, pizza crusts, white crusty bread with my own tea, it was terrible. So I gained 3 lbs and am now likely looking at a gain tyhis week, need to lose 3lbs ovenight for a sts which I know is doable but its also likely I will have a gain, I don't know why I did it I am a saint on my DD s and only have Milk allowance but UP days I have no willpower at all, feel free to give me a stern talking to !!

Daily weights this week
sat 12 8lbs official weight
sun 12 12lbs gain 4lbs after UP
Mon 12 12lbs STS after UP
Tues 12 9lbs loss 3lbs after DD (I have always lost weekend gain after mons DD so could be looking at a sts this week?)
Weds 12 11lbs 2lbs gain after UP
Thurs 12 8lbs 3lb loss after DD (Thurs weight is usually the same as my sat official weight so looking like a STS?)
Fri 12 11lbs 3lb gain after UP (probably looking at a Gain now after my UP UP and away day !!)
Sat

 

[Trefoil]

Morning all, sorry I didn't get the chance to catch up on all your diaries last night my signal kept cutting out and I gave up in the end, will try to catch up when I get back from the school later x Really really annoyed with myself today, kne this week was looking like a STS not too bothered as long as its not a gain but instead of trying to rein myself in on my UP days what do I do? I blinkin sabotage myself I actually had fairly healthy meal choices on my UP day yesterday but then ate my weight in bread !! I had wholemeal toast for breakfast a couple of slice swith my lunchtime soup then come Tea time I ended up making didfferent meals for everyone (lots of reasons) so ended up finishing off a Garlic bread stick, pizza crusts, white crusty bread with my own tea, it was terrible. So I gained 3 lbs and am now likely looking at a gain tyhis week, need to lose 3lbs ovenight for a sts which I know is doable but its also likely I will have a gain, I don't know why I did it I am a saint on my DD s and only have Milk allowance but UP days I have no willpower at all, feel free to give me a stern talking to !!

Daily weights this week
sat 12 8lbs official weight
sun 12 12lbs gain 4lbs after UP
Mon 12 12lbs STS after UP
Tues 12 9lbs loss 3lbs after DD (I have always lost weekend gain after mons DD so could be looking at a sts this week?)
Weds 12 11lbs 2lbs gain after UP
Thurs 12 8lbs 3lb loss after DD (Thurs weight is usually the same as my sat official weight so looking like a STS?)
Fri 12 11lbs 3lb gain after UP (probably looking at a Gain now after my UP UP and away day !!)
Sat

Oh Jo

Your UPs are there to be enjoyed and bread is yummy and we all get tempted sometimes!
I reckon you can pull it back to a STS, just think about after WI on Saturday, you have a fresh start to a new week and can put everything into it!
I do wonder if not eating a full DDs allowance can make you hungrier on an UP? Its just a thought Ive been having as I didn't have my full allowance and im REALLY hungry today! Thats why Im doing this experiment of trying to eat all of my allowances- I suppose that they're there to be used!

Im not giving you a stern talking to because I don't think you need one You know what you're doing, we all mess up and we're all human- just a thought about that end point about eating allowances- my losses have been better when Ive eaten the lot!

Also lots of hugs :bighug: as July is rubbish!

Ruth
x

 

[MinnieMel]

Please do not be offended by my question:

Did either one of you read Dr Johnson's Alternate Day Diet Book?

Although, he writes early on that "initially" he ate whatever he wanted on UP Days that he realized that having lots of carbs, especially processed ones made him have cravings, struggle on Down Days, etc. He recommends HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES on UP Days. You are only going to get your nutritional requirements on that one day... So your calories need to count.

Jo,

Use MyFitnessPal to track your nutritional intake.

I actually enter food to plan menus and swap things out to get a better result. I am trying for maximum protein, lower carbs and ATM lower calories.
Then when I "Alternate Day Diet" starting next week - my down day calories will be the "most bang for the buck" -- and my UP Day will be chosen (primarily) to make up for nutritional deficits.
I will still get the psychological benefit on a Down Day of knowing that "I could" have a little treat on the next day, but the key is "little" -- you do not want to be undoing your Down Day efforts.
Yes, you still get the metabolic boost from the alternate high/low intake... But what about long-term health and nutrition. Your body still needs vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, etc. A Balanced Diet!

I also take supplements - sorry for the mini- rant. I am reading through Dr Johnson's book and it is a bit convoluted, but there is some valuable information that might not be on the website. The website is just an overview IMHO.

 

[Trefoil]

Please do not be offended by my question:

Did either one of you read Dr Johnson's Alternate Day Diet Book?

Although, he writes early on that "initially" he ate whatever he wanted on UP Days that he realized that having lots of carbs, especially processed ones made him have cravings, struggle on Down Days, etc. He recommends HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES on UP Days. You are only going to get your nutritional requirements on that one day... So your calories need to count.

Jo,

Use MyFitnessPal to track your nutritional intake.

I actually enter food to plan menus and swap things out to get a better result. I am trying for maximum protein, lower carbs and ATM lower calories.
Then when I "Alternate Day Diet" starting next week - my down day calories will be the "most bang for the buck" -- and my UP Day will be chosen (primarily) to make up for nutritional deficits.
I will still get the psychological benefit on a Down Day of knowing that "I could" have a little treat on the next day, but the key is "little" -- you do not want to be undoing your Down Day efforts.
Yes, you still get the metabolic boost from the alternate high/low intake... But what about long-term health and nutrition. Your body still needs vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, etc. A Balanced Diet!

I also take supplements - sorry for the mini- rant. I am reading through Dr Johnson's book and it is a bit convoluted, but there is some valuable information that might not be on the website. The website is just an overview IMHO.

I didn't actually read the book- Im planning better now and I have just started and Experiment post to see if I get more out of eating all of my allowance!
Will have a look for the book!

Thanks Mel!

Ruth
x

 

[stef2009]

Morning hun, ahhh dont worry about it, youve done amazing so far! Everyone has those days, naughty us
You may be able to pull it out the bag and if not, never mind!! Theres always next week

Hope u have a good day today xx

 

[bajoleth]

Thanks Ruth, Thanks Stef and thanks Mel. No I havent actually read his book though I have done a lot of research on alternate day fasting on the web in general as thats what I feel this is . No offence taken at all I know you are just trying to help
As a rule my UP days are very UP but not always filled with rubbish, I actually like fairly healthy food but I also love my bread and chocolate and puddings, I usually try to save my puds for the weekend though don't eat them every day. I don't struggle at all on my DD's strangely enough I go the whole day on my skimmed milk allowance of 100-150 cals for use in my tea coffee, water and my cal free cream soda, On my UP days I am usually actually full and don't really feel like supper but I always eat it , I don't feel the need to binge but def do eat the wrong things esp yesterday. I know what I have to do and I need to make my UP days more nutritious but I also have to make them fun and enjoyable so I need to strike more of a balance. I am no diet guru I am just an ordinary woman trying to lose weight the best way I can that is sustainable for me, I don't have limits on my carbs or restrict any foods that I happen to want and so far I am getting on well with it, I am afraid if I start telling myself no bread or choc etc on my UPs that will be the joy of Juddd gone. I love Juddd because I can eat those things if I so wish, doesn't mean I always wish to
I have no problem with losing a 1lb a week because I enjoy it and slow and steady wins the race, if I were sts each week or gaining each week (havent had one yet fingers crossed I don't get one this week) I would be worried as it is I am not, I will eat healthier on my UPs and plan my meals better as its obvious you have to eat healthy in order to be healthy. As for the scales tomorrow what will be will be , I will take it on board and try harder to eat better next week , thanks all xx

 

[MinnieMel]

Jo said: I have no problem with losing a 1lb a week because I enjoy it and slow and steady wins the race, if I were sts each week or gaining each week (havent had one yet fingers crossed I don't get one this week) I would be worried as it is I am not, I will eat healthier on my UPs and plan my meals better as its obvious you have to eat healthy in order to be healthy. As for the scales tomorrow what will be will be , I will take it on board and try harder to eat better next week , thanks all xx

Mel said: This is what matters. It is working for you.

 

[bajoleth]

Thanks Mel, I wish I had your diet 'mind' when it comes to healthy eating I admire you for it x etc maybe your methods and good attitude will start to rub off on me xx

 

[Trefoil]

What a great post Mel!!!

Ruth
x

 

[bajoleth]

Okay since I have been daily weighing , this is my 4th week I havent altered anything, I know what effect 2 UP days have but I don't know what 2 DD 's in a row would have, mmmm maybe as I don't struggle with my DD s I should try juggling things around next week , not as a permenant thing just to see whether I lose initially after the first DD (as so far I have lost after every DD) and then sts after the second as my body isn't 'shocked' IYSWIM ??? or whetehr I would lose again after the second????
If I did do it not sure when I would do it and would I jig the whole week to do it???
I weigh on sat so Fri has to be DD , I could do Thurs and fri as DD 's but then would have to change Weds to an UP so would I do 2 UPs after Mons DD , I know its all quite complicated but am really interested to find out. OH is nights next week so would be the best week to experiment and go to bed early on my DD s lol
Will give it some thought, anyone else who daily weighs done 2 DD's togetehr if so what were the results. Just to add I have done 2 DDs together before but wasn't daily weighing so not sure the effect it had ?

 

[MinnieMel]

I think the book says you can go 36 hours without eating. So rather than 2 DDs why not try a 36 hour very low or no calorie period. It also says that "exercise" calories can compensate. So if you turn what should be a down into an Up - you can work off the difference.

There are a lot studies in the book and this us what I'm getting from it.