Up calories down pounds plan ;)
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ladyfelsham
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Pingu sweetie
You are so not alone. I have gorged today on an UD - I was full after eating fish and chips at lunchtime (rule 23 - do not go to the cafe on a Friday), so of course the old habits stomped all over my consciousness and I then had cake and a chocolate - and now I'm drinking red wine (with mates).
My clinch moments are usually about having too much time to forage; yet today I was busy but desk bound so ate for England. It happens to us all, hun, don't be down - just get back on plan when you're ready xxx
You are so not alone. I have gorged today on an UD - I was full after eating fish and chips at lunchtime (rule 23 - do not go to the cafe on a Friday), so of course the old habits stomped all over my consciousness and I then had cake and a chocolate - and now I'm drinking red wine (with mates).
My clinch moments are usually about having too much time to forage; yet today I was busy but desk bound so ate for England. It happens to us all, hun, don't be down - just get back on plan when you're ready xxx
Lily
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Big hugs :hug99:
If you're struggling with DD calories, don't forget that what you've calculated as your DD allowance is 20% of your UD allowance - that's the lowest setting on Dr J's calculator. But weight loss mode goes up to 40% or even 45% of your UD allowance, which means you can still legitimately call it a DD if you have 800-900 calories. If striving to keep to 500 calories is really hard - go a bit higher, maybe up to 800 cals, at least until you're in the swing of things. You'll still lose weight. Give it a whirl. That's how I first managed to get going with this WOE.
If you're struggling with DD calories, don't forget that what you've calculated as your DD allowance is 20% of your UD allowance - that's the lowest setting on Dr J's calculator. But weight loss mode goes up to 40% or even 45% of your UD allowance, which means you can still legitimately call it a DD if you have 800-900 calories. If striving to keep to 500 calories is really hard - go a bit higher, maybe up to 800 cals, at least until you're in the swing of things. You'll still lose weight. Give it a whirl. That's how I first managed to get going with this WOE.
Pingu6
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Tortoises have a better success rate when it comes to diets hun, so agree with that one lol. I did what you said, had a few days off, think it helped me go off the rails completely.
OHhhh dear.. CG
Post more often if needs be but don't go back to a vlcd cuz our time with these diets are OVER.!!!
Big hugs xxx
Shanny
Yes vlcd days are so over, just tempting you know. The school thing has given me a wake up call, need to be healthy for next year.Thank you Jo you are a star
Picking myself up promise
Big hugs :hug99:
Thanks, UP days are tougher than DD days I think, weird cos I'd have expected it to be the other way around when I first started.
If you're struggling with DD calories, don't forget that what you've calculated as your DD allowance is 20% of your UD allowance - that's the lowest setting on Dr J's calculator. But weight loss mode goes up to 40% or even 45% of your UD allowance, which means you can still legitimately call it a DD if you have 800-900 calories. If striving to keep to 500 calories is really hard - go a bit higher, maybe up to 800 cals, at least until you're in the swing of things. You'll still lose weight. Give it a whirl. That's how I first managed to get going with this WOE.
Thanks Lily, thats brilliant advice, and I really needed that hug. Not good with the maths but kinda get it now:bighug:
Do i need to text you???
Thank you lovely Ruth
Shanny Im back, panic over!I really appreciate all your lovely messages and Im sorry I didn't reply before, been a bit low and didn't wanna bring my problems on here which is stupid because thats what the diary is for:sigh: Anyway so while Ive been off plan Ive noticed a few weird things;
1. My cravings are worst for food when I ovulate (I track my cycle pretty well for no real particular reason).
2. My weight has STS for at least 4-5 days despite my eating being very UP shall we say, certainly no counting cals or health foods.
3. My body shape has not altered much since I went off plan, sort of been the same to me.
So, I'm up 0.4lbs this week which is quite shocking for me as I gain daily when I eat the way I have been doing. I can only put it down to being on this plan, if only for a short while. It seems to have stabilised my weight and Ive realised I need to let go of the scales and obsessing with the numbers on JUDDD, because my body shape changing and overall health is a better indicator that its working. As I am a firm believer in BMI it sort of throws the whole 'plan' into the air but Im willing to do that because the results are there to see! Even though nobody has noticed so far my clothes fit better and I was more energetic and clear mentally and thats what matters I guess.
I would be interested in hearing if anyone else finds a slight weight gain or cravings increased during their ovulation period. Seem to lose it quite a bit during that time, mood wise and just general irritability level.
Anyway, thanks for being there for me, off to bed now but will catch up with your inspirational diaries tomorrow.
PS. DD tomorrow
bajoleth
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Lovely to hear your feeling more positive about things and I posted earlier on Phoenyx s diary about the strange things Juddd does to your body and how your body changes shape despite the scales being slow to move? DD for me too tomorrow and I will be around if you need me x
Pingu6
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ladyfelsham
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Morning!
DD for me too today, really looking forward to it, especially after a carb fest yesterday.
DD for me too today, really looking forward to it, especially after a carb fest yesterday.
Pingu6
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ladyfelsham said:
Oooh carb fests have been a daily routine for me last week so totally need a DD! We can do this....right?
going ok for now, just had a Atkins bar 135 cals and soleros bought but thy didnt have the berry ones in sains!!! Think Jo made everyone buy them and thy ran out lol x
ladyfelsham
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Those soleros are lovely, not surprised Jo had a fancy for them
If it helps, on my DDs I tend to have mostly veg - and not much processed stuff - I find I tend to feel fuller for longer
If it helps, on my DDs I tend to have mostly veg - and not much processed stuff - I find I tend to feel fuller for longer
bajoleth
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Evening Pingu, I am so sorry I havent caught up with you till now after promising I would be around my internet connection is playing up so I keep posting and losing my posts , anyway well done so far, just keep telling yourself its only a couple more hours and its done, have a nice bath to waste some time that always helps if I am struggling, I have been so busy today I havent even had time to think about food, I don't know where the day has gone, keep up the good work and think how pleased you will be when the day is over xxx
my internet connection is playing up so I keep posting and losing my posts , anyway well done so far, just keep telling yourself its only a couple more hours and its done, have a nice bath to waste some time that always helps if I am struggling, I have been so busy today I havent even had time to think about food, I don't know where the day has gone, keep up the good work and think how pleased you will be when the day is over xxx
Pingu6
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Aw that's ok Jo! Thanks I did get through yesterday I am soooo proud of myself for getting through it. Solero helped!
Here are the numbers eeeeeee! Love love love JUDDD!!! <3
Week 1 ~ 237.4 to 229.4 -8lbs
Week 2 ~ 229.4 to 226.6 -2.8lbs
Week 3 (after a 1lb gain off plan) +1 so...
227 to 225 -2bs SO FAR!!!
I did get through yesterday I am soooo proud of myself for getting through it. Solero helped! Here are the numbers eeeeeee! Love love love JUDDD!!! <3
Week 1 ~ 237.4 to 229.4 -8lbs
Week 2 ~ 229.4 to 226.6 -2.8lbs
Week 3 (after a 1lb gain off plan) +1 so...
227 to 225 -2bs SO FAR!!!
