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Virtual hugs sent your way. And I hope you work things out. :( gentoo/aptenny

I'd agree with the noisy eating. And my real bug bear - people chewing gum. I actually leave the room which can be very awkward in my job, I'm just not brave enough to tell them to get rid of it. (the adults that is, not the kids). gentoo/aptenny

Thanks guys. Suffering with this cold (turning into a rather nasty flu virus) at the moment. I've decided to spend a week trying to keep between 700-1000 calories each day. My weekly average on juddd works out at 1000. I've an event on Friday, plus my sons 2nd birthday too, so I have until...

That sounds so familiar... I'm still playing catchup after my hubby was made redundant 4 years ago. Although he's now been working regularly for the last 2 years it's taking time. gentoo/aptenny

Welcome, again. gentoo/aptenny

Now I could manage 500 cal of choc!!! But cold meat, salad bits, some Philadelphia, oat crackers, oat bran and skimmed milk, strawberries, a mini meringue shell and perhaps a couple of pickled onions would keep me going for much longer - and come in well below 500. gentoo/aptenny

The foods I eat..... (after removing the ones I crave) Meat (mainly chicken, turkey, pork), eggs, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, Philadelphia & mozarella, pickled onions, pickled beet root, pickled red cabbage, peas, carrots (but only cooked and if I can literally swallow them without...

Too ill to do it at the moment. :( gentoo/aptenny

I'm really struggling. I love crisps, bread, cheese, pasta, potatoes, chips, chocolate - but I've tried to cut them out as they are what are making me bloated. I've introduced potatoes in once or twice a week and chocolate is now "rewarded" but I'm much better off without the others. However...

Did you exercise on your DD? If so your body could have retained some water to help the muscles repair. I frequently gain/sts after a DD and I sometimes lose after an UD. It's the measurements Sunday to Sunday I pay attention to. It may also be "what" you ate on your DD. is it different? Was...

Not a massive loss - but ok. Was aiming to lose it all by Friday 29th but don't think I'll be there. As 2.8lb to go. Fizzy fluff 8lbs ( 2lbs lost ~ 6lbs left) bajoleth 8lbs (5 lost - 3lbs left) Aptenny/Gentoo 5lbs (3.2lb ~ 2.8lb left) (it doesn't add up to 5 as I gained a pound) Phoenyx 8lbs...

I'll try - but might have to do it Wednesday. (the day after an UD I WANT more food - so I'd need to gently lower them in order to succeed) gentoo/aptenny

Dying. :( Summer flu bug with tummy gripes. Crap (sorry) day at work. Cant log onto my laptop to do anything. My own kids got me into trouble at work. And to top it off the first row with my hubby in four years. On a good note - 261 calories today as I was so grumpy! Sleeping off the bad...

Someone has very kindly shared their sore throat! Not happy. :( On another note, I've just spent some time looking at other diets. Im not an experienced dieter. I attempted once (5 years ago) to lose some weight by calorie counting (I used weightlossresources for support) but after 3-4 months I...

Nah. If I can do it anyone can! Ok - I didn't manage it tonight but after the first few days on the last cycle I was gaining stamina and able to do at least four star jumps without stoping for oxygen! I still can't do the skipping action and have to resort to either an extra set of butt kicks...

Cripes - it's only Tuesday. That's 3lb a DAY loss!!! gentoo/aptenny

Thanks stef. gentoo/aptenny

Ugh. Thirty seconds into shred tonight and I felt really sick. Had to sit down. Had a muggy head all day it's now a stonking killer. So, I've failed today - probably wont get the chance tomorrow. Bah!!! gentoo/aptenny

Thanks to everyone who says good luck. I wish I had time to post back on everyone's but I promise I scan through frequently and read your diaries. It's that time of year when my job gets really stressful - not helped by the insecurity that becoming an academy this September brings. And...

Yay! Well done. gentoo/aptenny

Oops! DD went really well until I shredded. I then had a small chunk of chocolate as a reward...and then another....and another.... In the end I had two squares of Lindt chocolate and orange and 3 chunks of green & blacks mint fondant. Now I'm upstairs so I can't have anymore (I ache too much...

I had a 23 month old who provided additional resistance during the crunches, a target for the punches and a reason to widen the stance when squatting so he could slide in and out my legs. Now sat on the upstairs settee in the study with "dead" legs. Considering just grabbing a blanket rather...

Phoenyx .......0/5...........0/30 Bettiesrevenge.......0/5..........0/30 Gentoo/Aptenny.....1/5...........1/30 Lose2Win...........0/5.............0/30 Fizzyfluff.............0/5..............0/30 MinnieMel..........0/5...............0/30 Day 1 level 1 shredded (is that a euphemism for...

Just a thought ref TOTM: quite a few people have mentioned being a few days late (all relatively new to JUDDD). I wonder if it could be the effect of the diet??? In situations of famine the human system is designed to switch off the baby making apparatus (!) so that it can be sure of...

:) Persuaded hubby he wanted to eat out today (I really wasn't in the mood for cooking). Took the kids to a local pub and had a grilled chicken and bacon salad. 423 calories. (DD limit supposedly 325) So today became an ID. As all that was in one go so I decided to look at my weekly average of...

That's great - DD and moving. Is it a "round the corner" move or "across the country"? gentoo/aptenny

At least you have a plan. I had a whole week of ID over half term and got right back into it last week. Just enjoying a strawberry meringue desert to finish the week! gentoo/aptenny

It's how I feel on a DD. it's only when I start to eat I get hungry for more. gentoo/aptenny

Wow. I'd take the 7" loss for a sts!!! Well done. gentoo/aptenny

Most of these guys di DD on mon, we'd, fri so sat is always after a DD for them. If you stick to strict DD/UD rotation then I suppose it will be sat one week and sun the next (or weigh fortnightly) I can't answer though cos I'm a daily wweigher. I like to see the fluctuations and remind myself...

Personally I'd go with what your body is telling you. It says it's not hungry, so why force yourself to have more? Think how great you will feel tomorrow too knowing you were able to resist food. The trick is low DD and keep to target on UD. But - if you do have some enjoy every bite. Xx...

Dukan was a nightmare. I had a reduced appetite after a few days which was good. But the restriction of foods for me, a very fussy eater, was an absolute killer. I still use some of the principles though. I think like most people I'm discovering that a diet is what works for you and I'm having...

How old are they? I generally have to take mine with me and with the baby (not 2 yet) in a pushchair I'm sure it burns something!!! gentoo/aptenny

Hopefully not. Just trim a few inches off you! gentoo/aptenny

Teehee. Welcome. It's usually me in the wrong place. gentoo/aptenny

I'd say 1490 was definitely an ID and not a binge. Yesterday should have been my DD and ended up an ID. I told myself to have a DD today and failed when my hubby rejected his gu lemon cheesecake at lunchtime (couldn't waste it) so it ended up an UD. It just means tomorrow I've either got to...

Pm anytime you need to. :) xx gentoo/aptenny

Phoenyx .......0/5...........0/30 Bettiesrevenge.......0/5..........0/30 Gentoo/Aptenny.....0/5...........0/30 gentoo/aptenny

Yes it's a statement. It doesn't take two years. It's set in law and they have to make a decision in 6 weeks whether or not they will go through with the process. If they do then they have 20 weeks to gather their information and write it. As a parent you have the right to appeal instantly if...

Mine weigh in 0.1lb increments - so even a 0.1lb loss can be a loss!!! I love them. gentoo/aptenny

Why don't you play with the calculator and see what it gives you? Then you can make an informed choice. I entered slug like activity and I do exercise occasionally but I really try not to offset the calories. Or if today has been a bit off track turn it into an ID and use it as a lesson...

I don't know which local authority you are in but you could ask for a statutory assessment (section 323) of your sons needs. As a parent you can appeal if it gets rejected. If they decide to go ahead then you can have written into the statement the support your child needs in order to progress...

That depends on what you entered on the JUDDD calculator. If you've already taken into account your exercise then I'm afraid there's no extra calories from doing it as you will have been given a bigger number in the first place. gentoo/aptenny

GCSE results are due to be released 25th August this year. The exam centre usually gets them the day before but cannot release them. A-level results are generally the week before. Good luck! Xx gentoo/aptenny

You need to get as near to your UD limit as you can (I think of it as storing some fuel to cope with my DD) so with a target of 1810 you need to aim for 1600+. But, that said, don't beat yourself up too much if you don't quite get there. I think you'll enjoy JUDDD once you get into the swing of...

A bit more of a loss for me since last posting (despite UD followed by ID Fizzy fluff 8lbs ( 2lbs lost ~ 6lbs left) bajoleth 8lbs (4 lost - 4lbs left) Aptenny/Gentoo 5lbs (2.6lb ~ 3.4lb left) (it doesn't add up to 5 as I gained a pound) Phoenyx 8lbs (3lbs off- 5lbs left) Curlyzcoop 7lbs (0lbs...

Sounds like a good idea phoenyx. As most of you have a Saturday WI I suppose starting on a Saturday makes sense. Welcome to everyone who is up for the challenge! (heck now I feel obliged to do the exercises - I suppose that's a good thing?) gentoo/aptenny

I've been looking into primal/paleo since you mentioned it on JUDDD phoenyx. I need to use up our current food stocks in the cupboard and then I think I'm going to get the whole family onto it. I've already cut out the grains and I don't usually eat dairy anyway (cheese being the exception - but...

Congratulations. I too love this diet and have been here about 21 days having started on Dukan. My weight loss is a stone but my inch loss is 13" in total - and that's in 48 days. I should be on a DD today but a lack of planning meant I've had a load of junk, I love the flexibility of being...

You may find it difficult on your DD, most certainly your first few, but there are some of us who exercise on DD without a problem. Go with it, listen to your body and see what happens. gentoo/aptenny

Fibre-sure. 1tsp/day provides all your dietary fibre needs. Drink, eat or bake with it. I used to hide it in whatever I was cooking, I couldn't taste it. (had a bit of a loo problem when I was pregnant). Anyway, half a teaspoon in a yogurt, quarter teaspoon in two warm drinks over the course of...

Are you ready for this? 3" on top (not too happy about this but I'll live with it), 5" on the waist and 5" on the hips! Woohoo! gentoo/aptenny

The dress I wore for the photo shoot. Hard to believe that 48 days ago I couldn't even get this over my thighs and now it has room to spare. I still have to find the tape measure. gentoo/aptenny

Good luck. You will love the results. gentoo/aptenny

I was going to do 2 days break for 1 2 more break for 1 and 1 more. So, Monday, Tuesday (Wednesday off) Thursday Friday (Saturday off) and finally Sunday. But I suppose the challenge is any 5 days over the week to fit you! gentoo/aptenny

Nice one!!!!!!! Xx gentoo/aptenny

I'll have to restart it so it makes sense to go back to day 1 if we are all happy with that? gentoo/aptenny

Have to admit its been on the tv but I'm too busy having an argument by email with my boss and checking on here to calm myself back down to have paid much interest. All I really caught was "corn syrup", "processed meals" and "fudge bars". Oh and a woman from the American beverages association...

I had a six day stall a few weeks back then went back to daily losses. Then I had a nine day stall and gain with the losses beginning again this week (just as totm started). The gain was depressing but it was my own fault. I can track my losses and gains and I'm logging my mood swings too - I...

I need to get back on again. Who's with me - from Monday next week - aiming for 4 times a week? gentoo/aptenny

Yes you will because you know you are going to try. Have faith! gentoo/aptenny

Just under 7 weeks (47 days to be exact!). 19 of which were sts or gains (yes I'm a daily weigher). And on the note of daily weighing I think I'll be down a little more tomorrow as its the end of totm and the last two times that has happened I've lost a "lump" overnight even though it's the...

I have just been on a bmi calculator thing and found that I've only another 4lb to lose to be at the top end of a healthy bmi! Now that has put me in a really good mood and the boll***ing from the boss earlier has been dismissed to the back of my mind! Only 10lb to my target weight too...

Good luck. Stick your head back in and say "hi" once in a while. You know you'll always be welcomed back. :) xx gentoo/aptenny

I'm glad you didn't ask me. I thought it meant "extra yummy"!!! gentoo/aptenny

That's how I do it. (although I don't use shakes I have real food but shakes do make the counting easier). Jo doesn't count calories on her UD and does fine; bit I'm not sure "what" I'm eating so I prefer to log it all. gentoo/aptenny

Lol. I have a bread bin full and the fattest birds in the neighbourhood. They just don't choose to eat it! If I make them a sandwich they're fine. I'll try eggy bread this weekend. :) gentoo/aptenny

You may have to play with the recommended calories. Mine are 325/1625 and I was struggling so I've adjusted them (rounded) to 500/1500. This works for me. my ID is 1000. I read on another forum you need a swing of over 1000 calories between up and down to kick the sirt1 gene into action. I...

No you don't have to go all the way up to the top of your up day calories - but do make sure you have plenty. I aim for within 200 (I struggle with UD calories sometimes). An ID is around 1200-1400 calories (possibly 1500 if you have a lot to lose). It's basically what you would normally be on...

Oops. Good point! gentoo/aptenny

Omg - I think I have a split personality and I just typed the above post!!! gentoo/aptenny

I say give it a go and try stef. You are CC anyway, this just changes the pattern from lots one day to very few the next. I started with strict UD/dd but now do mon/wed/fri as dd, sat as an ID (intermediate) and sun/tues/thurs as UD. I combine JUDDD with principles from the dukan diet and low...

I would like to announce that getting on the scales this morning I have had a loss. Since 28th April, and including two weeks where I lost nothing (in fact I gained at one point) I have now lost a grand total of .......... 14lb (or one whole stone). It's an up day and boy am I celebrating...

Oh dear. Anything we can empathise with? gentoo/aptenny

Do you know what time? gentoo/aptenny

We sold our house last year and went back to renting again simply because we didn't want to lose the house when the mortgages go back up and knowing we couldn't afford to pay any more than we were on. We used the money to pay off debts and buy everything new so that we knew it would last as...

A much better week so far. Despite a very heavy totm. Thank you Non scale victory tonight - I've been selected for the prospectus photo shoot on Friday and had to find something more appropriate to wear than my usual trousers, Loose blouse and baggy cardigan. I've fished out a dress (size...

It's ok. Grub is seven years younger than me. When I started teaching he was still at school and if I'd had the misfortune of applying to the next school down the road from where I was he would have been in my gcse science group! Now that's scary!!! Even more scary is the thought that my first...

I'll save them and post them to you laurenmay! Eggy bread - ill give it a go, but when I cut the gluten and starchy carbs out of my diet the kids stopped eating bread too. (They will eat it during the week for packed lunches though) Pain in the rear as my hubby works for a bakery and gets...

Google zigzagging diet. I looked at this the other week when considering juddd. It calculated the calories over the week for me for each day but I couldn't be bothered with trying to remember so many different numbers! (it gave a weeks recipes too) One of the zigzag sites talks about JUDDD but...

I hate waste - do what do you do with the yolks? I would make a yolky omelette for the kids but they won't eat eggs. I have the same problem when making meringues (although I usually use the yolks then for making lemon custard). gentoo/aptenny

Good luck tomorrow and with the viewing. 21 - hell you just made me feel really old (I'm old enough to be your mother!) gentoo/aptenny

My first was a c-section. Second was vbac but less than a year later. Baby 3 was vbac too. With baby 2 I was back in my size 6 jeans 3 days afetr birth but three months later I was having to buy size 12. Not sure why - many ideas have been posed; including the fact I didn't breastfeed him, I...

I weigh in every morning (just before 7am) in my undies - in the garage! When the weather is miserable as it often is I really don't feel like the dash to the door and back again which stops me. Damn the fine weather over the last few weeks - thank you for last week!!! gentoo/aptenny

I'm trying for an up day today. I've have breakfast and lunch (a delightful mix of BBQ and chilli quorn, with a roast potato, peas, baby carrots, tomatoes, lettuce) and pudding (meringue shells, strawberries, G&B chocolate ice cream and whipped cream) And guess what - it's only 500 calories -...

Yep I'm on ID all week. If you back track on MVP you'll see I rarely go over 1000 anyway. Which in theory means I should lose weight anyway regardless of sirt genes. Anyway, thanks all for the support, fingers crossed for next week! I think I need to look at my food groups - I recently...

Not impressed but I'll post anyway - Fizzy fluff 8lbs ( 2lbs lost ~ 6lbs left) bajoleth 8lbs (1lb lost - 7lbs left) Aptenny/Gentoo 5lbs (0.8lb GAIN ~ 5.8lbs left) blaming totm and half term!!! Phoenyx 8lbs (2lbs off- 6lbs left) Curlyzcoop 7lbs (0lbs lost - 7lbs left) MinnieMel (2 lbs OFF - 3...

Great! My base allowance is 1416. If I take 1000 a day away from that to get a 2lb a week loss then I have to survive on 416 calories a day. Hmmm...... gentoo/aptenny

I've upped my DD calories to get myself restarted. (only to the 500). Should be 325. So therefore I've succeeded with a DD today, UD tomorrow and back into sequence on Monday (when it's much easier to do 325). Ab glide is great - although I feel it more in my back and arms at the moment as my...

I feel thick headed on up days. Not sure why. I'm guessing i need to increase my water even more on an up day to compensate? gentoo/aptenny

I weigh every morning just dont admit to it or pay much attention!!! My official weigh day is a Sunday. But totm is due Monday so I'm not holding my breath. This week I gained 0.8lb then lost 1lb. I have lots of days where I seem to sts then I go up a little bit before losing that and a little...

Welcome ;) gentoo/aptenny

I'm on ID all week! Better that than fail completely!!! I ended up sucking a sugar free polo mint in the end and it did the trick. I'm not sure if it was the paracetamol tablets I'd taken about an hour before hand (it came on very suddenly and lasted about 3-4 hours before I resorted to the...

Trefoil you might be able to advise. Have you heard of an ab glider? (made by proform). I have a lovely kangaroo ouch on the front (3 kids) and struggle with crunches etc. hubby has ordered me one from amazon. But are they any good? gentoo/aptenny

Lol. I wish I was you! gentoo/aptenny

Congratulations on the weight loss. I'm envious! gentoo/aptenny

Any suggestions? I'm sitting in a children's play centre (hubby on night shift needs to sleep) and I feel really sick. I'm not hungry or thirsty (although I do have a drink on the table). I've eaten an omelette in case it was hunger but I don't feel any better. I don't feel I'll, no temperature...

I have a headache and can't actually work out the answer to your question but just wanted to say "hi" and welcome! I'm sure someone with a brain will be along soon and tell you what's best. Good luck!!!! gentoo/aptenny

Jumping jacks, skipping, boxing, more jumping jacks, butt kicks, press ups, a few more jumping jacks, crunches (in a whole plethora of positions!), did I mention jumping jacks? Squats, side lunges. 6week 6pack has no jumping jacks, Or butt kicks. But it does have the dreaded plank (again in a...

I don't eat my exercise calories as a rule. But if I've gone over on a DD I make more of an effort to make sure I throw some exercise in. (i punish myself!!!) I'm not into hot and sweaty, ugh, but I need to tighten my flabby belly somewhat so i tend to use core and abs exercises. It's better...

I exercise when I feel like it and when I have time. It's more appropriate to do on Up days as energy should be higher! gentoo/aptenny

Best wishes and good luck. Keep us all posted. gentoo/aptenny

I'd agree. During a normal week I have to plan the food, get up early and prepare it all before I leave for the day (including sorting dinner so all grubby has to do is warm it up) Being a bit ad hoc with food to suit each day is causing the chaos. But I don't want the holiday to run to a...

Didn't manage it again. But did eat really well and only totalled 645 calories. Actually quite pleased with that. As half term is such a struggle I'm just going to try and keep the calories as low as I can without stressing about it. (preferably below my 950 weekly average). And back to normal...

A 0.8lb gain from that binge. Lesson learned. Off to pack sandwiches for the kids and leave the house and all food for the day! Definitely a DD lets see if I can make it a fast too! gentoo/aptenny

Carbs or salt. Too little of either for me can trigger a migraine. (ironically, a bag of ready salted crisps in the quite early stages can ward it off fairly rapidly) gentoo/aptenny

Did debate about not adding them in!!! To be fair, it's still below an up day total for me (by about 400) - and as I never get anywhere near it on a normal week I'm going to just imagine I've dreamt today (well had a nightmare!) gentoo/aptenny

Ouch. I hope you can sleep it off. Good luck. gentoo/aptenny

Do you think we've killed her off? Usually posted by now...., can this be used as evidence against us all in court? gentoo/aptenny

What do you do to resist the food? I'm failing abysmally today and can't seem to distract myself. Usual methods include: Working (marking, planning and anything that involves typing to distract my hands) Going out (without my purse or somewhere without a cafe) Cooking something for everyone...

Well done hun! gentoo/aptenny

I'm tempted to rewrite the criteria for the sen register ready for September - anything to occupy myself rather than eat! That or the SEF.... Now you know how desperate I am! gentoo/aptenny

A single word would describe today. Oops! Baby was hungry while we were out so I opened a bag of mini Jaffa cakes I keep in the changing bag for emergencies, and as we all know they go stale very quickly, with the help of the older 2 children I have just had to finish them off. Lesson learned...

It's so much easier when I don't eat! As soon as I start eating I can't stop. gentoo/aptenny

I agree it's much much easier when I'm at work. Not even tempted by food whilst I'm there any more. This week is probably going to break me. I'm looking at my weekly calories and trying to ensure I average out what it would have been if DD/UD. Ok, my SIRT1 gene might decide to turn off but I can...

My 23 month old sits on me - I just consider it resistance training! gentoo/aptenny

Sometimes (although in the winter it's joggers and a sweater) Tpbm has not yet made plans for today and has no idea what to do. gentoo/aptenny

I managed 8 days consecutively and I did see a massive improvement in endurance and inches/weight loss. Unfortunately all that jumping around hurt my knees so I had a break. I'm now doing 6 week 6 pack which is mostly core and abdominals and far less bouncing around. Watched it on Friday and did...

I don't eat mine back on an UD but on a DD I will use exercise if I've gone over a few (if that makes sense). I made the mistake a few years ago of eating what I exercised and I didn't lose weight so I'm not going down that route this time. gentoo/aptenny

I believe it was the only sensible decision. Tpbm tries to get away with not shaving their legs in the winter (under trousers) gentoo/aptenny

She really fancied gentoo/aptenny

Didn't manage a fast. Got the grump on with the husband and ended up eating. But curtailed myself at 520 calories and then exercised off 320 of them doing six week six pack. gentoo/aptenny

I'm a teacher too pingu. DD are so easy at work as I don't get a break. I have a feeling this half term will be make or break! gentoo/aptenny

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She decided to gentoo/aptenny

Grind. gentoo/aptenny

A volcano so yes Tpbm loves cheese. gentoo/aptenny

Cello. gentoo/aptenny

Malnourished! gentoo/aptenny

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Stick your heads into JUDDD (johnsons up day down day) further down the forum page. It's an alternating, zig zag, diet. For me it's like being on a diet every other day and being "normal" the rest of the time!!! gentoo/aptenny

Does anyone use supplements, and do they work? I take a (cheap) multivitamin each morning since starting the diet, just so I can be sure I've got the vitamins and minerals I need. I've also started taking water tablets as I know most of my wobble problem is water retention. (although...

That's an ID (intermediate day) and its fine! I eat whatever my weekly average is supposed to be on an ID although most people will have 1200-1400. Good luck. gentoo/aptenny

Good luck. :) gentoo/aptenny

You found me. Eek! I'm going to fast today. No reason other than I feel like it! Had a nice UD yesterday but found myself struggling to reach my upper target again and really considered hard whether to eat "junk" to get there. In the end a cup of green tea and a few hours surfing forums meant I...

I'm sure you will love the flexibility. gentoo/aptenny

I agree it's what works for each individual. But give me 350 calories of Real Food over 600 calories of shakes any day! And you'd be amazed how much food there is for less than 350 calories (my DD is 325 - and I sometimes have a chunk of chocolate to get myself over the 300 mark!) gentoo/aptenny

Fabulous. Have a great weekend. gentoo/aptenny

I love JUDDD because it's really easy to explain to people. I love JUDDD because it's working. I love JUDDD because the members are friendly. I love JUDDD because it makes sense (I'm a scientist/biologist by qualification) I love JUDDD because it fits into my lifestyle rather than me having...

Hi guys I read your thread out of interest. Have a look at the Johnson up day down day diet. There is a forum on here. Or google it. I'm a convert. It's a diet - but only every other day! And those of us on there are steadily losing. It especially seems to suit those who are switching from...

Lol. I loathe exercise. But I like the fact these are short (shred is only 18minutes plus a 2 min warm up and a cool down) When I first tried it 3 weeks ago, I was shattered after 4 minutes. By day 8 I could get to the end, feel, and most importantly "see" results. Sadly, it involved my knees...

I wish this had a "like" button as per Facebook. The above post would definitely get a few votes!!!!! gentoo/aptenny

I already had shred which I love (except it hurts my knees) do I treated myself to two boxed sets - I now hove an extra copy of shred which may end up as a birthday present next week! Anyway in my boxes I have: 30 day shred No more trouble zones Burn fat boost metabolism 6 week 6 pack Ripped...

Half the baby's cookie at a soft play centre, two lattes and a KFC banquet all to myself! I still have over 700 calories left to play with for supper tonight, but tbh I'm stuffed!!! Going to play with my new gym equipment later and play a new jillian DVD - but waiting until the flu pills kick...

Good luck pingu (an excellent name!) I love this diet. I've never succeeded in losing weight before and normally give up after two or three days. With this I feel I can never say I've had a bad day cos there's always tomorrow! Dietting one day at a time. Start a diary and join us newcomers...

Tuna and cucumber baguette with salad cream. Chocolate brioche. Lemon meringue pie (warm). I feel better already! gentoo/aptenny

I've woken up with a stinking head cold. Whenever I'm ill I eat everything and anything. Any suggestions what I should do? I was thinking plenty of low cal/low carb foods and have a set of IM days rather than UD/DD until I'm over the worst (usually 3-5 days). I have particular cravings for...

I lost another 0.4 this morning. But I'm not adding it unless it stays off on Sunday! gentoo/aptenny

Except I called you the wrong name.......... Too early! Fizzyfluff 8lbs ( 0lbs lost ~ 8lbs left) bajoleth 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8lbs left) Aptenny/Gentoo 5lbs (0lbs lost ~ 5lbs left) Phoenyx 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8lbs left) gentoo/aptenny

I'm on iPhone too. You have to click to open that post then it let's you highlight. But I've added you to this. Fizzyfluff 8lbs ( 0lbs lost ~ 8lbs left) bajoleth 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8lbs left) Aptenny/Gentoo 5lbs (0lbs lost ~ 5lbs left) Purplephoenyx 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8lbs left) gentoo/aptenny

It round have been except the anxiety of the day got to me and I ended up eating without thinking. 728 in the end. Never mind. There's always tomorrow. :) gentoo/aptenny

Include me. I have the prom in 4 weeks (and baby's 2nd birthday) so I want to be into a healthy bmi by the 29th. I have 5lb to reach the very top end of that so I'll set that as my goal. Any more will be great. Fizzyfluff 8lbs ( 0lbs lost ~ 8lbs left) bajoleth 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8lbs left)...

DD today - but not worried if I go over slightly as I was so under on my UD yesterday. Registered another loss this morning!!! (yay). Stressful day at work so not much of an appetite but did eat 85% dark chocolate on and off all day. Was a bit light headed but as I get like that when I'm upset...

I'm days sound like a good compromise in this situation. Good luck. gentoo/aptenny

Yes. That's where I keep my records. And a spreadsheet on the pc where I add any personal bits and pieces. gentoo/aptenny

Yay! After 24 hours of being locked out I can post again!!! (not sure what happened). Anyway... UD today but I've actually struggled. I had a really bad day at work with a work colleague (someone i line manage) screaming abuse at me in front of 250 odd students from y11 and our visiting y4s...

either - I prefer the phone if possible (more accessible)

Hot foods (spicy) are supposed to support metabolism so he's being nice to you! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I don't like milk but I'd always had milk in my tea. Then six years ago I decided to cut it out. (a matter of convenience) That was the only change I made to my diet at that time and I lost a stone in six weeks. I rarely have an empty mug. I don't drink water but I do get my fluids through tea...

My allowances are 325 and 1625. I'm combining this with principles from the Dukan diet. I struggle to get to the 1625 and seem to settle around 1400. I've been doing this for just over a week and it really suits me. I get to eat "real meals" with the family. As I work all day without an actual...

Teetie - how do I get the books I want on kobo? I can't see how to search for titles. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I can't imagine it would have the same effect. The idea is to kick your body into ketosis (fat burning) so upping your calories on the DD wouldn't really help. If you wanted to up the DD and lower the UD then you might as well calorie count (usually 1200 to 1400 for most people) everyday. Sent...

I managed all day with nothing to eat until 15 minutes ago. (it's a DD). I resisted the three cakes I'd baked, doughnuts bought for a colleagues birthday and my friends tuna baguette! But, got home, served the kids dinner and had one piece of garlic bread left over. Figured I couldn't eat it on...

Oh yummy. Are they the asda ones? They used to do a couple of different flavours. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Ditto the immobility. Major knee problems at the moment. Had started "the shred" but had to stop after 8 days because of the pain. Trying to do situps at the moment. Just adding a few more each day. But even those hurt :(. Hey ho! I'll get there eventually. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I might offer it to my husband to see what his reaction is! Should be entertaining.......... Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Official Weigh in this morning (7 days). I've had 3UD, 3DD and 1IM and up to yesterday I'd lost nothing. :(. This morning the scales showed a very pleasant 1.4lb loss. Let's hope it continues. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Something I'm sure we won't find the calories listed for!!! Lol. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I don't want to skip my breakfast otherwise I might pass out in front of my class but I'm up for fasting the rest of the day. (I might avoid next Monday though with it being a bank holiday!) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

A pleasant UD today. Chicken curry for dinner with salad items rather than rice. I have enough calories left for a snack but as I have to bake a cake later for my year 11 leavers I might save them for some nibbling!!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Fingers crossed and good luck. Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done. Enjoy tomorrow. :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I can't stomach milkshakes/shakes do I'd never be able to join you guys with that. One thing dukan taught me was that you can eat loads of protein foods for very few calories. So as long as you like your meats (and eggs) you can eat lots without it adding up too quickly. Being protein it keeps...

Thanks karenlou. A DD today - fromage frais for breakfast and lunch. Dinner was roast chicken breast, ham, peppered beef and turkey slices (yes all cold meat). And my snack two chunks of green and blacks chocolate. Total 343 calories (only 18 over goal - must restrict myself to one chunk next...

Well done. I find a frozen fromage frais (those little ones) replaces a ice cream quite well. And they're only 55-62 calories. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Forgot to say. I'm aptenny on mfp if anyone wants to join me. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I'm loving this diet. I'm an ex dukan dieter (lasted 3 weeks before I realised I don't actually like the foods on the restricted list!). Now I'm combining principles of both diets and although I've not lost anything in the last week since switching I haven't gained either. The plus is I can eat...

Maybe your up day is far more calories than mine. But by the time d nibbled my cheese I was at 1500 ish which is only 100 below my personal up day figure. As I struggle to eat "healthy" foods (I'm trying to avoid my real weight triggers -bread, pasta, rice, potatoes) then for me to get over 800...

Yep, found it! Now nibbling some cheese - I LOVE cheese! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Lol oops. I'll do it next tone I'm on a pc. Had a nice pig out today. Ate what I wanted without feeling guilty. Included two glasses of wine and a subway cookie. Thumping head - but really happy. And still less than 1400 calories! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Look on mfp! I have to confess it wasn't exciting. Fromage frais, ham slices and beef slices. Too hot to eat! Just drank plenty. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Today was a down day. Goal 325. Achieved 322! (actually forced myself to eat the last 75 calories) Looking forward to a descending weigh in tomorrow !!!!! Fingers crossed. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done fizzy. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Invite sent. :) to mfp. I've just double checked those figures. It's definitely what the site says. Maybe it's because I'm not very tall and don't do much exercise. See you tomorrow!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Numbers located DD = 325 Normal = 1626 (I assume this is an up day) Do I presume that an intermediate day is one above a DD but not as high as normal? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I managed 497 calories today (and that included a very naughty Belgian chocolate ww slice). Feel fine. It's a few more than I should have though (I need to double check the website but I'm sure my dd was supposed to be 368 which seemed a bit too low). However, I'm prepared to take a few days to...

Good luck. I jumped ship to here yesterday from dukan. So I'm hoping the same. :) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi. I began with the dukan diet three weeks ago. After a good start I discovered that I can't di their protein/veg days because I simply don't like the foods and reintroducing the carbs to my diet gives me stomach cramps. the good news is I lost 10.8lb and have a reduced appetite (dramatically...

Thank you. Yesterday I had fromage frais for breakfast. Lunch was lettuce, celery, cucumber, a couple of cherry tomatoes, and a few radishes with plenty of roast beef. Dinner was a homemade turkey burger with a couple of pickled onions and some pickled beetroot (the only way I will eat...

Hi. Thank you both for replying. Yes I used the website. It actually gave me a target of 98lb but I wasn't happy there si went for 113. I've tried adding in the veg (bits I like) over the last week but they are giving me stomach cramps (every time i eat them) and I've started gaining weight. A...

I have it recorded need to find two clear hours to sit and watch it. Hubby gave me a compliment today - we were sharing a hug (belly to belly for a change rather than me sideways on so I can get to him) and he commented "oh, your boobs are poking into me rather than your belly". I would have...

I don't want to insult any stalwart dukaneers (sound like dieting pirates!). However, I loved attack phase but I'm struggling with cruise. I have never eaten vegetables (gag reflex) and even though I've tried to see if my tastes gave changed I'm really struggling. Tomatoes are about the only one...

A student commenting "miss, have you lost weight, you look much slimmer" and a dinner lady asking me (very sympathetically) whether I'd lost the baby as I no longer have a bump! I wasn't sure whether to slap her for assuming I was pregnant in the first place or just smile sweetly and tell her...

Forgot to say. 20 days dieting = 10.8lb lost. Minus 4" on waist, 1.5" on hips and 0.5" on underbust. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I think I've realised why I'm not hungry. I downloaded a weight loss hypnosis app early in the week and I've been listening to it (we'd, thurs & fri). It's obviously having some impact! And boy do I sleep better!! My dinner today was two jumbo sausages. And I didn't manage half the second one...

Congratulations. :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Paiiiiiiiin. My knees are killing. Dragged myself through shred (but modified the impact moves). Definitely going to have to make an appointment :( Not hungry again today. 2xfromage frais and a homemade turkey burger with spicy tomatoes (again homemade). A little bit of G&T chocolate. I'm sure...

Yay! No naughties today. Resisted the biscuits and the sweets. Even resisted freshly baked bread. I did have a cappuccino rather than a green tea mid afternoon as I was flagging but I'm allowed that do no guilt trip there. My legs ached until lunch today. I'm not sure whether this shred is...

Two plain biscuits today. Oh well. Extra workout for me. Tea tonight was a bit disastrous. Cooked on Sunday so all hubby had to do was heat it up. I didn't cook the chicory though. Left that for him to do. He didn't "do", in fact I'm not sure how to describe the concoction he created...

Well done. Keep going. :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Oops. Really stressful day at work. Ate a custard cream and three plain biscuits. But forego my lunch in exchange and moderated my dinner. Feel really guilty as I now have a craving for more. :(. Damn. Shredded tonight and managed the whole workout for the first time without stopping. Not...

Shredded again today. It's not making me as tired (or hot and sweaty) as it did on day 1 and I don't so much ache the following day (or in the middle of the night) but my knees are really suffering 24/7. If it continues I'll have to go back on the painkillers and that's something I'd rather...

Oops again, I haven't posted in my own diary for a while. I ended up extending my attack phase - partly beacuse I don't think I did it properly and partly because I really don't like the vegetables in cruise phase! Anyway after 13 days I had managed to lose 8lb and I now weigh in at 140.0lb...

Thank you, Atropos. I have ti weigh myself when on a diet no idea why probably a bit OCD just like getting up to check I've turned the bathroom light off three times! However, you responded to the question I asked - is 5lb normal. If it is then I have nothing to worry about. Dont know how I got...

I know our weights vary throughout the day as we eat and remove waste but what is considered to be a normal variation? My weight can be as much as 5lb different between morning and evening (with all other factors such as clothing, temperature, position of scales etc taken into account). If I've...

After really looking forward to my cookie I was disappointed. I had added sweetener and I wish I hadn't as all I could taste was the Splenda despite the lovely cinnamon smell. The good news is I no longer crave anything sweet! The diet might actually be working!

I forgot my oat ran today (well I remembered to take my ginger dukan bread with me - but it got soggy in my sandwich box and wasn't appealing). So... I've just made a lovely cookie using skimmed milk and a sprinkle of goji berries in top to make it more of a treat. It's a cinnamon flavour and...

Oh I sympathise! I'm 5ft and half of one inch! I'm very protective of my half inch! I too seem to show weight gain more than weight loss. I think I was designed to be a weeble!!! Asda do some petite clothes but I sometimes struggle to find them in stock - but at the low prices I can just...

I can't wait for a day when I forget my oat bran intake as an excuse to make these!

Thank you. I have 35lb to lose. And the website was a little conflicting. The first time I entered my data it told me 7 days. I was showing a friend and re entered my information to be told three days. At home again later I tried a third time and got seven days again. I decided to go with seven...

I've done a seven day attack. I initially lost 4lb by day three. But I've put 2.5 lb of that back on again I've been faithful to the diet and I feel really disillusioned. (on a slightly linked note I have lost 1inch on my waist, possibly water). So at the end of day 7 I've lost a total of 1.5lb...

All the best - and good luck.

Thanks Emmaline. I forgot to add that I couldn't weigh myself today (after a mishap with the scales yesterday) so I resorted to measuring myself instead. I generally wear the same trousers for a few days and they had started to feel a little looser yesterday. I put it down to a vivid...

Day five. Even worse day at work! But I'm really, really proud of myself. I managed to avoid the doughnuts, bread and other enticing bits. And for my tea I cooked scrambled eggs with cottage cheese ( instead of milk and butter, ) and meatballs. Was actually quite nice and very filling. Oh...

Oops I missed day three. I blame the snake that was teaching the Zumba class some vindictive individual at work suggested I might like to attend! Let's just say I was too tired to type but I managed to stay pure protein again! Read the reply - thank you! I have to say having a husband who...

Day two. Well managed to stick to the planned foods (despite the temptation of tear n share garlic bread and a colleague having baked apple cake). But desperately need something crunchy other than pickled onions! Resorted to baking another batch of dukan cookies but this time threw a teaspoon...

Day one. I've managed to stick to eating proteins only. Even if the hubby did forget at one point and offer me a chocolate biscuit for elevenses! I even managed to avoid pudding whilst the kids ate ice cream! And probably the most amazing thing is that I did 15 minutes on the treadmill (ok I...

After months of putting it off the crunch came when my wedding rings became too tight for my finger - or more correctly my finger became too fat for my wedding rings. So diet here I come!