Newbe to JUDDD with some questions!

[MrsSlimToBeSample]

Hi All,

I have been doing SW for years on and off and it is just not working for me right now for whatever reason, no matter how much I stick to it I don't really seem to be loosing anything (scales or measurements!) and so then I inevitably fall off the wagon then get on it again and so on and so forth so I have decided to give the JUDDD a go after stumbling upon by accident and doing some reading up.

I have a few questions and I wonder if anyone can answer them for me :-

1) Is it best/better/more preferable for loss in the first 2 weeks to have "shakes" as recommended on the website? I have done some menus and can keep it under 500 cals with actual food which I would MUCH prefer to do, I hate shakes with a passion (this part is actually putting me off starting!)

2) Is doing a 4:3 ration going to make a big difference on Weigh Loss/Inch loss? I plan on doing Mon-Wed-Fri as DD and Tue-Thur-Sat-Sun as UD as I think this is realistically the only way I will stick to it as we are usually always out and about at a weekend having a "life" etc (like most people!) plus I do my running on Tues/Thurs and one weekend day so it fits in nicely doing that on my Up days

3) is exercising OK on a DD? Not excessive, but I run 3 times a week (doing the C25K) and on odd days in between I'm planning on WiFitting it at home for 30 mins - but not if It's going to have a negative effect or make me dizzy/sickly etc

4) Is it better to get the Resveratrol tabs - better as in, do they much much/any difference - I have seen they sell this as own brand in HB but I think they were still £16 odd a pot

5) How do you accurately count your calories - MyFitnessPal? I usually use this, however it seems to differ to other Info. For example an article on health.com listed 1 cup of broccoli as 31 cals but MFP listed it as 52 - now I would always use the higher ammount "just incase" but it is a big difference so could have such a negative affect with your DD - or is this why people generally use pre-packaged stuff so that calories are listed on the label!

Ok I'm done haha - thanks in advance to anyone who finished reading this and can answer my question!

 

[Clareel]

Hi All,

I have been doing SW for years on and off and it is just not working for me right now for whatever reason, no matter how much I stick to it I don't really seem to be loosing anything (scales or measurements!) and so then I inevitably fall off the wagon then get on it again and so on and so forth so I have decided to give the JUDDD a go after stumbling upon by accident and doing some reading up.

I have a few questions and I wonder if anyone can answer them for me :-

1) Is it best/better/more preferable for loss in the first 2 weeks to have "shakes" as recommended on the website? I have done some menus and can keep it under 500 cals with actual food which I would MUCH prefer to do, I hate shakes with a passion (this part is actually putting me off starting!)

2) Is doing a 4:3 ration going to make a big difference on Weigh Loss/Inch loss? I plan on doing Mon-Wed-Fri as DD and Tue-Thur-Sat-Sun as UD as I think this is realistically the only way I will stick to it as we are usually always out and about at a weekend having a "life" etc (like most people!) plus I do my running on Tues/Thurs and one weekend day so it fits in nicely doing that on my Up days

3) is exercising OK on a DD? Not excessive, but I run 3 times a week (doing the C25K) and on odd days in between I'm planning on WiFitting it at home for 30 mins - but not if It's going to have a negative effect or make me dizzy/sickly etc

4) Is it better to get the Resveratrol tabs - better as in, do they much much/any difference - I have seen they sell this as own brand in HB but I think they were still £16 odd a pot

5) How do you accurately count your calories - MyFitnessPal? I usually use this, however it seems to differ to other Info. For example an article on health.com listed 1 cup of broccoli as 31 cals but MFP listed it as 52 - now I would always use the higher ammount "just incase" but it is a big difference so could have such a negative affect with your DD - or is this why people generally use pre-packaged stuff so that calories are listed on the label!

Ok I'm done haha - thanks in advance to anyone who finished reading this and can answer my question!

Hi there and welcome to JUDDD! I was a lifelong SW follower and I know what you mean, great plan but when you get stuck with it you just stop following it! I'll try an answer your questions as best I can

1. You DON'T need to have shakes in your first 2 weeks. Dr J just recommends it so you know 100% that you're having your 500cals and no more. If your happy counting cals then it's fine to just go straight on to food.

2. the 4:3 method seems the most sustainable for weight loss although some people so lose on 5:2. I'd say to start with fasting on a M,W,F is ideal, you'll get used to the plan and then might want to change it up a bit but M,W,F is what most people do.

3. I've been exercising on both DD & UD since I started (doing C25K as well) and have been absolutely fine. I actually find it slightly easier to go first thing on a DD because I feel like I have the fuel on board from eating the day before. Having said that I've been on an UD and been fine as well. As long as you stay hydrated you should be okay, I'm up to 4K now with no problems.

4. I've not tried the tablets so I can't really comment although I don't personally think they're needed.

5. I always try to use the calories off the label and then log them using MFP. For stuff like broccoli and veg, it's usually quite low calorie anyway so even if you're out a bit it shouldn't make too much difference. On MFP you can see how many members 'agree' with the calorie values so if it's 400 people agreeing then I usually take that as okay. Just be aware if something seems really unlikely like a chocolate bar for 10cal (I wish!) then maybe best not to eat it!

I hope that helps a bit Best of luck with JUDDD and if you think of anything else please ask

X

 

[DopeyAngel]

Hiya - hope you enjoy Judddd!

1) I haven't ever bothered with shakes as I don't like them - I think it's just to help people 'get used' to fasting.
2) I do alternate days the majority of the time so it ends up being 3 DD one week and then 4 DD the next and so on. I find that it allows me to have a 'normal day' at the weekend without going overboard.
3) I haven't found exercise on DDs to be a problem so hopefully you'll be fine.
4) Also not tried the tablets so can't comment.
5) I was using MFP for quite a while and now follow my head - I have created a list of DD foods so now just pick one of those!

Hope you have success

 

[MrsSlimToBeSample]

Thanks for the replies they have answered my questions!! Glad I don't have to do the dreaded shakes and glad I can exercise on a DD with out any real trouble!

I give the tablet a miss for now....if I happen to be in town when there happens to be one of these 1p sales on I may pick some up but it seem's most don't bother so they must not actually affect the weight loss.

Yeah I guess after a while I will remember the food, I think I will prefer on the DD's to pretty much eat the same foods to get me through the day so that I know what I am organizing to take to work as it's when I start faffing about and changing things and then I don't have time to prep food or pack up what I need in the mornings before I go etc and it all goes to pot - once I have done it for a few months and got the right menu to get the maximum out for me then I probably won't need MFP anymore.

I did think of another question - this is relating to after the initial 2 week 500cal max thing - I put in my height (5'10), weight (17s10) and age (32), and moderate exercise as that was 3-5 times a week option which is what I do and it said just under 600 Cal on DD and just under 3000 Cal on UD - that seems like A LOT On an UD - Am I best to stick to the 500/2000 ratio that most people seem to use? I don't wanna do the ones they said if it is gonna affect my WL - I probably couldn't do nearly 3000 in a day anyway if I was eating "normally" only if I was eating out/take away or drinking

 

[Clareel]

I would try to stick to 2000 and then you've got an extra 1000 in case you go over or get invited out for dinner last minute etc.

Remember though you can have stuff like nuts, avocado, olive oil etc which are high in calories but actually quite good for you in sensible quantities

Best of luck! X

 

[MrsSlimToBeSample]

Yeah that makes sense Clareel as my husband is forever agreeing to things last minute so good to keep them "In Case" - I don't like nuts...or Avocado...or....no I'm just kidding i like olive oil - Oooo yes I have been using the fry light spray for so long but this means I can have some nice moist stirfrys again haha!

 

[Clareel]

Yeah that makes sense Clareel as my husband is forever agreeing to things last minute so good to keep them "In Case" - I don't like nuts...or Avocado...or....no I'm just kidding i like olive oil - Oooo yes I have been using the fry light spray for so long but this means I can have some nice moist stirfrys again haha!

It's quite nice to have a bit of a 'buffer' though in case you do go over, you haven't really gone over because you actually had the 1000 left anyway!

Haha okay well don't have those though. I still cook with frylight some of the time but nothing like proper home made fried chips every now and again!

Good luck

 

[MrsSlimToBeSample]

A buffer is always a bonus!!

I'm just looking forward to proper frying some onions and mushrooms in lovely olive oil and chucking them on top of a gorgeous medium/rare steak....suppose some proper chips would go nice with that as well haha!!

thanks for your help x