December JUDDD (Dr. Johnson's Up Day/Down Day Diet) - Page 2

kind · 12-05-2010, 10:10 AM

Hi Every one.
Today is an dd for me.I just got whey protein powder and silk{ light{. Going to start next few days and have 1 as a meal replacement.or as my dd day to keep low{3OO cals or less.
Going to re sart curves Monday and get this body moving to a healthier life style.At least thats the plan.
Today have to put the tree up and get busy on helping Santa.
Good job you all are doing.
And Welcome to all New comers.
Kind

LBishop · 12-05-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Blonde with a Rose

Hey Good Morning Leo~

I would like to join this group and try the JUDDD, low carb style. My support group thread was pretty quiet yesterday so I went snooping and found this one. Of course I'm going to start my down day tomorrow so I can get some Atkins shakes and stuff. DO you have any suggestions for first time, first week out? Also, what is a MD day?

Your numbers are very impressive, and while I'm sure this hasn't been an easy journey for you, it has obviously been successful so far. I can't imagine how many times you've answered these same questions in other threads...so thank you in advance for your advice.

Welcome Blonde with a Rose!

I'm not Leo but I thought I'd jump in and say hi and welcome. I also can address your questions at least from my perspective. As for handling the first week or so, my advice would be to start when you know stress will be at a minimum because at least for me, it's harder to have a dd when I'm stressed (at least in the beginning) Also pms week would be a very bad time for me to start (ymmv) Stay busy. Slow days are harder especially in that first week. Some people find drinking more gives them something in their tummy to ward off hunger. I however, find that having nothing helps me get through better. You really have to find what works best for you and don't assume that if it works for others it will for you. It's very individual but that's another beautiful thing about JUDDD. It offers something for everyone and is VERY forgiving! MD is a medium day. Some people use a MD to switch their dd's and ud's to different days by adding in a md. Most (I think) make a dd be about 50 percent of an ud (not sure on that one as I've never intentionally done a md. : )

Hope this helps.

Blonde with a Rose · 12-05-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LBishop

Welcome Blonde with a Rose!

I'm not Leo but I thought I'd jump in and say hi and welcome. I also can address your questions at least from my perspective. As for handling the first week or so, my advice would be to start when you know stress will be at a minimum because at least for me, it's harder to have a dd when I'm stressed (at least in the beginning) Also pms week would be a very bad time for me to start (ymmv) Stay busy. Slow days are harder especially in that first week. Some people find drinking more gives them something in their tummy to ward off hunger. I however, find that having nothing helps me get through better. You really have to find what works best for you and don't assume that if it works for others it will for you. It's very individual but that's another beautiful thing about JUDDD. It offers something for everyone and is VERY forgiving! MD is a medium day. Some people use a MD to switch their dd's and ud's to different days by adding in a md. Most (I think) make a dd be about 50 percent of an ud (not sure on that one as I've never intentionally done a md. : )

Hope this helps.

Leisa, thank you!! Tomorrow will be a perfect day to start, no work for me, no pms and definitely I can stay busy. I'm pretty excited about doing this. I wondered what would happen if Christmas day turned out to be a DD, now I know I can transition w/a MD. So "no cal" drinks, black coffee, water...all those things will help. Do you find it easier to wait until you are really hungry to have that first shake?

LBishop · 12-05-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Blonde with a Rose

Leisa, thank you!! Tomorrow will be a perfect day to start, no work for me, no pms and definitely I can stay busy. I'm pretty excited about doing this. I wondered what would happen if Christmas day turned out to be a DD, now I know I can transition w/a MD. So "no cal" drinks, black coffee, water...all those things will help. Do you find it easier to wait until you are really hungry to have that first shake?

On dd's, I don't eat anything at all until evening. I just eat one meal and then a small snack. I like the Fast 5 plan where you only eat within a 5 hour period but find JUDDD helps me lose faster, so on dd's, I do a Fast 5 thing with my calories. It's a personal thing and it fits for me naturally as I don't eat alot until late afternoon naturally anyway. On UD's, so far, I am not doing Fast 5 but I do wait until I'm hungry which is usually later in the early afternoon, but find that sometimes I'm hungry first thing.

Blonde with a Rose · 12-05-2010, 11:11 AM

Thanks, lots of good info...I'll definitely wait until I'm hungry.

kind · 12-05-2010, 12:49 PM

Hi all.
I was just looking at sites here and I just read recipes for DD with calarie count.
That is so helpfull.
Im going to be really trying hard the rest of this month to stay with using Judd . Im going to make the Broccoli and Cauliflower soup. for the whole thing{ 282. thats great.
Keep the recipes comimg and lets keep talking. It helps to have buddies and get to know one another.
Hope I don't slip again. I do great for few days and bang.

kind

Leo41 · 12-05-2010, 02:05 PM

Hi Blonde with a Rose-

Sorry I wasn't around to answer you initially. You'll find that people here do a variety of things on DDs. For example, I found that I could not do the shakes as Dr. J recommends because 1) my body seems to demand 'real food'; 2) I discovered that all sweeteners, even artificial, make me hungry (I think it was the low calorie of DDs that made it apparent).

The recommendation for shakes is (as you may know) because research shows that most people overestimate their caloric consumption, and it is essential to stay <500 cal for at least the first 2 weeks of DDs on this plan.
My solution is that I never eat anything on a DD unless I know the exact calorie count.

If shakes work for you, most people find that very convenient.

I came to JUDDD because I'm post-menopausal and hypothyroid and need to seriously restrict calories. Because of that, I emphasize protein on both UDs and DDs and eat low carb all the time. I find that the protein helps keep my appetite under control; other people do 'volume' foods like veggies and salads.

Many people here eat only once on a DD, but I find that I do best with eating a little at least 2x, often 3x. I tend to be a morning eater, too. I also find that hot beverages are filling, and fortunately I have always had my coffee black and my tea plan. I drink coffee all morning and green tea all afternoon.

You are absolutely correct that you can change your rotation (using either a MD or two UDs in a row--never two DDs) to make sure that any special event or holiday falls on an UD.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions that occur to you. Good luck!

Blonde with a Rose · 12-05-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo41

Hi Blonde with a Rose-

Sorry I wasn't around to answer you initially. You'll find that people here do a variety of things on DDs. For example, I found that I could not do the shakes as Dr. J recommends because 1) my body seems to demand 'real food'; 2) I discovered that all sweeteners, even artificial, make me hungry (I think it was the low calorie of DDs that made it apparent).

The recommendation for shakes is (as you may know) because research shows that most people overestimate their caloric consumption, and it is essential to stay <500 cal for at least the first 2 weeks of DDs on this plan.
My solution is that I never eat anything on a DD unless I know the exact calorie count.

If shakes work for you, most people find that very convenient.

I came to JUDDD because I'm post-menopausal and hypothyroid and need to seriously restrict calories. Because of that, I emphasize protein on both UDs and DDs and eat low carb all the time. I find that the protein helps keep my appetite under control; other people do 'volume' foods like veggies and salads.

Many people here eat only once on a DD, but I find that I do best with eating a little at least 2x, often 3x. I tend to be a morning eater, too. I also find that hot beverages are filling, and fortunately I have always had my coffee black and my tea plan. I drink coffee all morning and green tea all afternoon.

You are absolutely correct that you can change your rotation (using either a MD or two UDs in a row--never two DDs) to make sure that any special event or holiday falls on an UD.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions that occur to you. Good luck!

Oh thank you! I did buy some shakes today but I also looked up the calorie counts for boiled eggs and chicken breast...I'm not a sweet eater by nature and a full day of shakes would not be as good to me as someone who likes sweet stuff. I bought some more tea and I imagine it will be a staple. I'm really looking forward to starting tomorrow...I keep losing and gaining the same ten pounds over and over...I'd like to make some real progress. I also plan to stay low carb in the 30 to 50 range on my UD's. Thanks for the great info, I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go along.

LBishop · 12-05-2010, 06:37 PM

I am SO glad i got back on track and have stayed on track (I think this makes my 5th or 6th solid dd! yeah! I need to look back at the Nov. thread and see for sure but I am feeling SO good about this now. My relationship with food is changing. I don't feel so "in need" of eating on dd's. Today, I had to drop my daughter off at 3:30 to go to a concert with a friend and my plan was to go to the grocery store and then come home, have my usual dd food and then go to bed early as usual. : ) Instead, after getting groceries, I remembered it was our week to work at the local soup kitchen tonight and so I ran home, fixed my daughters some quick tortilla pizzas and off we went! I came home at 7:30, had a can of 120 calorie soup, then a little later had a granola bar with a cup of coffee with 35 calorie creamer in it and I was done! It was no big issue! I think what is making the difference for me this time is the 9 days of a full fast I did a few months ago that made me remember that I don't have to have food by a certain time on my dd's. If I can go 9 days, I can go one day...easy!

Just had to say how good it feels. I do wish the weight was coming off a little faster but it's really coming off at a pretty good rate so I shouldn't complain. I was very bloated at 151.5 when I started, then got bloated again and went off plan and was up to 153 and yesterday reached 146.2. I think the stomach thing caused that and I don't expect to see that again for a few days. Tomorrow, I expect a 147, probably. Gonna be a busy ud tomorrow!

Leo41 · 12-06-2010, 03:23 AM

Blonde with a Rose-
I was in your situation when I started JUDDD 2 years ago. I was at 254, but had gotten down to 240 and then just went back up over 250--over and over again for almost a year! I knew that in my situation, it was important to restrict calories significantly, but that was too frustrating on a daily basis. JUDDD solved that problem for me.

I began on 17 Dec., and what amazed me was that although I made Christmas Day an UD, I was so 'liberated' by not having to watch myself that I actually ate less than I normally would have. JUDDD takes all the stress out of those special meals, and I discovered that it was the stress of worrying about eating too much, etc., that resulted in overeating.

During my time with JUDDD, I've not only gained a sense of control over food for the first time in my life (thanks to DDs), but I've also gained a lot of insights into my 'food issues.'

I hope your experience with JUDDD is also satisfying for you!

DesertGurl · 12-06-2010, 07:16 AM

Good Morning!
I would love to join in here if I can. I will begin JUDDD tomorrow after I get supplies.

I have struggled so much with gaining and losing the same 10-15lbs..seems as if everything goes well those first few and then I stop losing altogether, gain it back, and lose it again, on and on it goes. So frustrating! My defense tends to be after awhile to give up and say forget it, I'll just be big, I'll just be overweight and unhappy. I'm worth more than that! So, with that, I set about trying to find something that I can live with that can hopefully help me with the food issues that I seem to have struggled with, well, forever. It will feel good to be free!!

Leo, I have to say, reading your post this morning solidified that I made the right choice, that I believe I've found what is right for me. Thank you!

Looking forward to getting to know you all here and losing together!

P.S.

Blonde!

♥danielle

Leo41 · 12-06-2010, 07:31 AM

DesertGurl!

I hope you've come to the right place! Feel free to ask any questions you may have as you get going with JUDDD. I think a lot of this weight loss business involves finding the right plan for your body--something that works for you and that fits your temperament.

Personally, when I did my first DD at <500 cal two years ago, it was an epiphany for me because I never believed I could eat that little and not starve to death! It gave me a sense of control over food that I'd never before had in my life--even when eating low carb religiously.

I hope you have similar revelations!

dasiey · 12-06-2010, 07:48 AM

Hi and welcome to all you new comers to Juddd.

Dd for me today. I'm sipping my tea because I am freezing.

Blonde with a Rose · 12-06-2010, 08:25 AM

Well shoot, I posted a lengthy message this morning and it never showed up, darn it.

Welcome Danielle! I'm so excited you're joining us here!

Today is my first DD. I've already used 210 calories. I need something in my tummy first thing, to take medicine in the morning. I feel good. I learned that vanilla protein shakes do not replace coffee creamer, I ruined the coffee and the shake. Went with green tea instead. I guess I'll be having coffee my way on UD.s Leo thanks for the good info and the support. I know I can do this. The only thing I'm unsure of, will I lose weight? This is something I can follow always, not just until the weight is gone. By all descriptions, it is a good for you way of eating. If I can see some results, it will make it all worth the effort. I know the first two weeks are hard core, but after the initial weight loss is there an average loss per week or month?

Leisa~ 9 days of fasting, that's amazing. I've never fasted longer than 48 hours and not for many many years. Congrats on being back on track!

magentagirl13 · 12-06-2010, 08:49 AM

Well hey Danielle! I've really missed you!!!!!

Doing a DD today after a ridiculous weekend, but getting back on plan. Also drinking my water.

Hope everyone is having a happy Monday!

Carrollee

Leo41 · 12-06-2010, 11:19 AM

Blonde-
Everyone loses weight differently. In his book, Dr. J claims that the 'average' weight loss on the program is 2 lbs a week, but I lost just about a pound a week (keep in mind that I'm a very slow loser).

Also, beware if you tend to weigh yourself often because with JUDDD there are wide fluctuations on a daily basis--more so than other plans. Dr. J recommends weighing only after a DD, and I've weighed weekly throughout my time on JUDDD--always after a DD. If I were really strong, I'd weigh only monthly, but I worry about my thyroid problems possibly messing me up, so I try to keep track more closely.

Note, too, that our bodies respond differently at times. I was steadily losing a pound a week ( 4 lbs a month) when suddenly I didn't lose anything for 3 weeks, but that 4th week, the scale was down 4 lbs--the same total for the month. That happened twice in a row. I've learned to just stay on plan and not worry too much what the scale says because it has always evened out in that way over time. (I actually do worry a little, which is why I weigh weekly, because if my T3 [a thyroid hormone] drops too low, I can actually gain rather than lose--which is something that happened to me a few years ago--pre-JUDDD--so I watch the scale more than I should for that reason.)

Blonde with a Rose · 12-06-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo41

Blonde-
Everyone loses weight differently. In his book, Dr. J claims that the 'average' weight loss on the program is 2 lbs a week, but I lost just about a pound a week (keep in mind that I'm a very slow loser).

Also, beware if you tend to weigh yourself often because with JUDDD there are wide fluctuations on a daily basis--more so than other plans. Dr. J recommends weighing only after a DD, and I've weighed weekly throughout my time on JUDDD--always after a DD. If I were really strong, I'd weigh only monthly, but I worry about my thyroid problems possibly messing me up, so I try to keep track more closely.

Note, too, that our bodies respond differently at times. I was steadily losing a pound a week ( 4 lbs a month) when suddenly I didn't lose anything for 3 weeks, but that 4th week, the scale was down 4 lbs--the same total for the month. That happened twice in a row. I've learned to just stay on plan and not worry too much what the scale says because it has always evened out in that way over time. (I actually do worry a little, which is why I weigh weekly, because if my T3 [a thyroid hormone] drops too low, I can actually gain rather than lose--which is something that happened to me a few years ago--pre-JUDDD--so I watch the scale more than I should for that reason.)

Good to know! When I'm feeling good I weigh once week, when I'm feeling bad I avoid the scale like the plague. My plan is once a week after a DD. I would happy with 1 pound a week, it's certainly in the right direction, slow and steady and all that...

Ladysilverpatch · 12-06-2010, 04:39 PM

Hi Blonde with a Rose. I'm new here too. Started JUDD on 12/1. It's going just great. My hubby is doing it as well. He doesn't have as much to lose as me. My first goal is to get back into onederland and then decide where to 'land'.

For some reason, this eating plan suits me. Maybe that's why I always do well on intermittant fasting or CA. My body does well with little or no food for awhile as long as I know that I can eat freely later.

I'm trying to make sure of my calorie count on UPs. It seems that it is taking less to satify me. So, my DD's are <500 and my UP's are <2000.

I will say that just a few days in I'm sleeping better and a little more energetic. I'll take it!

Today was an UP. Stayed <2000. Tonight's dinner was homemade potato soup. Hit the spot on this cold night.

Blonde with a Rose · 12-07-2010, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladysilverpatch

Hi Blonde with a Rose. I'm new here too. Started JUDD on 12/1. It's going just great. My hubby is doing it as well. He doesn't have as much to lose as me. My first goal is to get back into onederland and then decide where to 'land'.

For some reason, this eating plan suits me. Maybe that's why I always do well on intermittant fasting or CA. My body does well with little or no food for awhile as long as I know that I can eat freely later.

I'm trying to make sure of my calorie count on UPs. It seems that it is taking less to satify me. So, my DD's are <500 and my UP's are <2000.

I will say that just a few days in I'm sleeping better and a little more energetic. I'll take it!

Today was an UP. Stayed <2000. Tonight's dinner was homemade potato soup. Hit the spot on this cold night.

Hi Mona! Yes, I read that you recently started with your husband, That impressed me. My DH scoffed when I told him I was going to do this...he needs to lose some weight but not as much as me. I told him he can watch my progress and come on board when he believes. I too slept well last night, kind of like the dead. Not much to digest so no tummy troubles in the night. Today is my up day. I plan to stay low carb, between 30 and 50 gms. I am not hungry this morning, and I'm going to delay breakfast if I can. Yesterday was hard, I'm so used to eating when I want to. Better to wait later in the day to use my 500.

I have a question for Leo or Leisa~ my DD calories according to the calculator on the Dr. Johnson website is 477. Is that what I shoot for after the initial two weeks on the program? Or do I stay at 500?

Have a good day, everyone!

Blonde~

dasiey · 12-07-2010, 07:27 AM

Blondie I have been doing juddd for awhile and I stay at 500 or less its really up to you.
Dr. j says its better to fast. I know it would be hard for me to fast. So he allows 500 or less on your dds.

Leo41 · 12-07-2010, 08:07 AM

Blonde- I stayed with my calculator number throughout. My first number was 435, and since the first two weeks is 500 or less, I just did 435 from the beginning.

After I'd lost about 40-50 lbs, I checked again, and my calculator # was 370, so I went down to that. It may seem very little to you now, but after a year at 435, I had no problem at all going lower.

Keep in mind that the UD number is an 'estimate' and not a recommendation. If I used that number for my UDs (about 2000), I would have gained rather than lost! I already knew how much I could eat and lose, so I based my UD on that number.

Some people don't count at all on UDs, but I have to because I have metabolic problems, so it may not be necessary for you to count. However, some posters here have found their UD number too high and tried to 'stuff themselves,' thinking that they had to achieve that intake for an UD. That's not true. You should be able to eat anything, but eat only to satisfaction.

Blonde with a Rose · 12-07-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo41

Blonde- I stayed with my calculator number throughout. My first number was 435, and since the first two weeks is 500 or less, I just did 435 from the beginning.

After I'd lost about 40-50 lbs, I checked again, and my calculator # was 370, so I went down to that. It may seem very little to you now, but after a year at 435, I had no problem at all going lower.

Keep in mind that the UD number is an 'estimate' and not a recommendation. If I used that number for my UDs (about 2000), I would have gained rather than lost! I already knew how much I could eat and lose, so I based my UD on that number.

Some people don't count at all on UDs, but I have to because I have metabolic problems, so it may not be necessary for you to count. However, some posters here have found their UD number too high and tried to 'stuff themselves,' thinking that they had to achieve that intake for an UD. That's not true. You should be able to eat anything, but eat only to satisfaction.

Thank you Daisiey and Leo!

I figured the DD count would reduce as one loses weight. For now I'll be thrilled with the enormous

500 calories per DD that I'll be given and switch down to 477 starting the third week. I'm really happy to be doing this. I don't plan on counting my UD calories. I hate obsessing over numbers but I can manage it every other day. Low to moderate carb for me.

LBishop · 12-07-2010, 10:49 AM

okay, DD, BUT don't know what is up today but the hunger is OUT THE ROOF! I don't know if I will make it. I had 2 eggs, scrambled a little while ago and it is not making a dent in the hunger!

Blonde with a Rose · 12-07-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LBishop

okay, DD, BUT don't know what is up today but the hunger is OUT THE ROOF! I don't know if I will make it. I had 2 eggs, scrambled a little while ago and it is not making a dent in the hunger!

Get busy, Leisa....leave the house if you're home...run errands, go to the library, but if your stuck at a desk, yikes that's hard. Drink tea, water, chew gum. Walk on your lunch break. Remember, tomorrow is a good breakfast and lunch and dinner. Today is the day to make yourself healthy.

LBishop · 12-07-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Blonde with a Rose

Get busy, Leisa....leave the house if you're home...run errands, go to the library, but if your stuck at a desk, yikes that's hard. Drink tea, water, chew gum. Walk on your lunch break. Remember, tomorrow is a good breakfast and lunch and dinner. Today is the day to make yourself healthy.

Thanks! I've made it this far...I'm home...homeschooling my kids and feeding them lunch, etc.....Shortly after that post I went outside and talked to my chickens for a few minutes with a cup of coffee with some creamer in it...that helped. I feel better now. Still hungry but the gnawing hunger passed. I will stay busy...tonight I'm taking the girls to swim team practice so I will be out. That will help. Thanks for the encouragement! I honestly didn't think I"d make it earlier...now I do. : )

magentagirl13 · 12-07-2010, 01:19 PM

Hi everyone! After reaching my low of 167.5, I had a horribly stressful 4 days and ended up putting on 3 pounds, but after my DD yesterday I was down 2 of those. So it's a UD today. However, I'm really not all that hungry and aside from coffee this morning didn't eat anything until just a little bit ago. I will be making it a UD and not an MD because I want to stick to a schedule.

I am not beating myself up about the end of last week although I know I could have made better choices.

Leo41 · 12-07-2010, 01:35 PM

Leisa- A comment this late probably won't help you much, but I had a similar experience with yesterday's DD. I was so famished all morning that I doubted I could complete a DD, but as the day progressed, the hunger lessened enough so that it became an 'ordinary' DD. I've had this experience a few times recently, and it's resolved similarly, so the lesson I've gotten is not to panic and try to see it though.

Magentagirl- One nice thing about JUDDD is that those DDs can quickly make up for a temporary 'dietary indiscretion.' By staying with the rotation, I've never had any problem getting back to losing.

LBishop · 12-07-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo41

Leisa- A comment this late probably won't help you much, but I had a similar experience with yesterday's DD. I was so famished all morning that I doubted I could complete a DD, but as the day progressed, the hunger lessened enough so that it became an 'ordinary' DD. I've had this experience a few times recently, and it's resolved similarly, so the lesson I've gotten is not to panic and try to see it though.

Magentagirl- One nice thing about JUDDD is that those DDs can quickly make up for a temporary 'dietary indiscretion.' By staying with the rotation, I've never had any problem getting back to losing.

Leo, No! not too late at all! Actually I have found that also to be true to some degree. If not I would have eaten my chair by now, lol! I've had more calories today that usual and I'm sure I'll have closer to 500 today (up to 350 now) but that's ok! I'll be leaving in about an hour so that is going to help tremendously. Thanks Leo!

dasiey · 12-07-2010, 02:33 PM

I eat my eggs boiled on dds for some reason it seems to fill me up.
but it takes about 15 minutes.

so Leisa try to eat your eggs slow on dds.

Ladysilverpatch · 12-08-2010, 06:31 AM

I stayed on my DD even with the function I attended last night. It worked out fine.

So, today was my first weigh in after starting on 12/1. Lost 6 lbs. I'll take it! Sleeping better and feeling better.

This is something I can do. One day at a time. The beauty of it is how reasonable I can be on my UP. Not wanting to eat junk or overeat. Good, wholesome food in acceptable serving amounts satisfies me.

Today is an UP. Thinking I might go to Olive Garden for lunch....

Hope you all have a blessed day!

12-06-2010, 04:39 PM	#48
Ladysilverpatch Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SC Posts: 102 Gallery: Ladysilverpatch Stats: 249/206/168 WOE: whole foods/lc/fast-5 Start Date: Jan 2001	Hi Blonde with a Rose. I'm new here too. Started JUDD on 12/1. It's going just great. My hubby is doing it as well. He doesn't have as much to lose as me. My first goal is to get back into onederland and then decide where to 'land'. For some reason, this eating plan suits me. Maybe that's why I always do well on intermittant fasting or CA. My body does well with little or no food for awhile as long as I know that I can eat freely later. I'm trying to make sure of my calorie count on UPs. It seems that it is taking less to satify me. So, my DD's are <500 and my UP's are <2000. I will say that just a few days in I'm sleeping better and a little more energetic. I'll take it! Today was an UP. Stayed <2000. Tonight's dinner was homemade potato soup. Hit the spot on this cold night. __________________ Mona

12-07-2010, 01:19 PM	#56
magentagirl13 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,189 Gallery: magentagirl13 Stats: 176.5/174/128.5 WOE: low carb JUDDD and IF (8 eating hours) Start Date: 4/22/06; restarting 3/1/13	Hi everyone! After reaching my low of 167.5, I had a horribly stressful 4 days and ended up putting on 3 pounds, but after my DD yesterday I was down 2 of those. So it's a UD today. However, I'm really not all that hungry and aside from coffee this morning didn't eat anything until just a little bit ago. I will be making it a UD and not an MD because I want to stick to a schedule. I am not beating myself up about the end of last week although I know I could have made better choices. __________________ 176.5...175...174...158.5...142.5...128.5

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12-05-2010, 10:10 AM	#31
kind Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: mid west. Posts: 1,299 Gallery: kind WOE: Eatin clean@ using the Nutri Bullet Start Date: .Aug. 2012	Hi Every one. Today is an dd for me.I just got whey protein powder and silk{ light{. Going to start next few days and have 1 as a meal replacement.or as my dd day to keep low{3OO cals or less. Going to re sart curves Monday and get this body moving to a healthier life style.At least thats the plan. Today have to put the tree up and get busy on helping Santa. Good job you all are doing. And Welcome to all New comers. Kind

12-05-2010, 11:11 AM	#35
Blonde with a Rose Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,320 Gallery: Blonde with a Rose Stats: 240/213/135 WOE: Anything that Works!! Start Date: (2010 JUDDD)	Thanks, lots of good info...I'll definitely wait until I'm hungry.

12-05-2010, 12:49 PM	#36
kind Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: mid west. Posts: 1,299 Gallery: kind WOE: Eatin clean@ using the Nutri Bullet Start Date: .Aug. 2012	Hi all. I was just looking at sites here and I just read recipes for DD with calarie count. That is so helpfull. Im going to be really trying hard the rest of this month to stay with using Judd . Im going to make the Broccoli and Cauliflower soup. for the whole thing{ 282. thats great. Keep the recipes comimg and lets keep talking. It helps to have buddies and get to know one another. Hope I don't slip again. I do great for few days and bang. kind

12-05-2010, 02:05 PM	#37
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,426 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	Hi Blonde with a Rose- Sorry I wasn't around to answer you initially. You'll find that people here do a variety of things on DDs. For example, I found that I could not do the shakes as Dr. J recommends because 1) my body seems to demand 'real food'; 2) I discovered that all sweeteners, even artificial, make me hungry (I think it was the low calorie of DDs that made it apparent). The recommendation for shakes is (as you may know) because research shows that most people overestimate their caloric consumption, and it is essential to stay <500 cal for at least the first 2 weeks of DDs on this plan. My solution is that I never eat anything on a DD unless I know the exact calorie count. If shakes work for you, most people find that very convenient. I came to JUDDD because I'm post-menopausal and hypothyroid and need to seriously restrict calories. Because of that, I emphasize protein on both UDs and DDs and eat low carb all the time. I find that the protein helps keep my appetite under control; other people do 'volume' foods like veggies and salads. Many people here eat only once on a DD, but I find that I do best with eating a little at least 2x, often 3x. I tend to be a morning eater, too. I also find that hot beverages are filling, and fortunately I have always had my coffee black and my tea plan. I drink coffee all morning and green tea all afternoon. You are absolutely correct that you can change your rotation (using either a MD or two UDs in a row--never two DDs) to make sure that any special event or holiday falls on an UD. Don't hesitate to ask any questions that occur to you. Good luck!

12-05-2010, 06:37 PM	#39
LBishop Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC, USA Posts: 1,502 Gallery: LBishop Stats: 151.5/144/125-129 5'4" 48yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Restart November 2010	I am SO glad i got back on track and have stayed on track (I think this makes my 5th or 6th solid dd! yeah! I need to look back at the Nov. thread and see for sure but I am feeling SO good about this now. My relationship with food is changing. I don't feel so "in need" of eating on dd's. Today, I had to drop my daughter off at 3:30 to go to a concert with a friend and my plan was to go to the grocery store and then come home, have my usual dd food and then go to bed early as usual. : ) Instead, after getting groceries, I remembered it was our week to work at the local soup kitchen tonight and so I ran home, fixed my daughters some quick tortilla pizzas and off we went! I came home at 7:30, had a can of 120 calorie soup, then a little later had a granola bar with a cup of coffee with 35 calorie creamer in it and I was done! It was no big issue! I think what is making the difference for me this time is the 9 days of a full fast I did a few months ago that made me remember that I don't have to have food by a certain time on my dd's. If I can go 9 days, I can go one day...easy! Just had to say how good it feels. I do wish the weight was coming off a little faster but it's really coming off at a pretty good rate so I shouldn't complain. I was very bloated at 151.5 when I started, then got bloated again and went off plan and was up to 153 and yesterday reached 146.2. I think the stomach thing caused that and I don't expect to see that again for a few days. Tomorrow, I expect a 147, probably. Gonna be a busy ud tomorrow!

12-06-2010, 03:23 AM	#40
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,426 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	Blonde with a Rose- I was in your situation when I started JUDDD 2 years ago. I was at 254, but had gotten down to 240 and then just went back up over 250--over and over again for almost a year! I knew that in my situation, it was important to restrict calories significantly, but that was too frustrating on a daily basis. JUDDD solved that problem for me. I began on 17 Dec., and what amazed me was that although I made Christmas Day an UD, I was so 'liberated' by not having to watch myself that I actually ate less than I normally would have. JUDDD takes all the stress out of those special meals, and I discovered that it was the stress of worrying about eating too much, etc., that resulted in overeating. During my time with JUDDD, I've not only gained a sense of control over food for the first time in my life (thanks to DDs), but I've also gained a lot of insights into my 'food issues.' I hope your experience with JUDDD is also satisfying for you!

12-06-2010, 07:16 AM	#41
DesertGurl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 4,871 Gallery: DesertGurl Stats: 257.4/229.4/140 WOE: JUDDD: 243.5; Atkins: 233.2 Start Date: JUDDD:10/28/12; Atkins:3/18/13	Good Morning! I would love to join in here if I can. I will begin JUDDD tomorrow after I get supplies. I have struggled so much with gaining and losing the same 10-15lbs..seems as if everything goes well those first few and then I stop losing altogether, gain it back, and lose it again, on and on it goes. So frustrating! My defense tends to be after awhile to give up and say forget it, I'll just be big, I'll just be overweight and unhappy. I'm worth more than that! So, with that, I set about trying to find something that I can live with that can hopefully help me with the food issues that I seem to have struggled with, well, forever. It will feel good to be free!! Leo, I have to say, reading your post this morning solidified that I made the right choice, that I believe I've found what is right for me. Thank you! Looking forward to getting to know you all here and losing together! P.S. Blonde! ♥danielle

12-06-2010, 07:31 AM	#42
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,426 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	DesertGurl! I hope you've come to the right place! Feel free to ask any questions you may have as you get going with JUDDD. I think a lot of this weight loss business involves finding the right plan for your body--something that works for you and that fits your temperament. Personally, when I did my first DD at <500 cal two years ago, it was an epiphany for me because I never believed I could eat that little and not starve to death! It gave me a sense of control over food that I'd never before had in my life--even when eating low carb religiously. I hope you have similar revelations!

12-06-2010, 07:48 AM	#43
dasiey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,104 Gallery: dasiey WOE: Juddd Start Date: 11/13/2011	Hi and welcome to all you new comers to Juddd. Dd for me today. I'm sipping my tea because I am freezing.

12-06-2010, 08:25 AM	#44
Blonde with a Rose Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,320 Gallery: Blonde with a Rose Stats: 240/213/135 WOE: Anything that Works!! Start Date: (2010 JUDDD)	Well shoot, I posted a lengthy message this morning and it never showed up, darn it. Welcome Danielle! I'm so excited you're joining us here! Today is my first DD. I've already used 210 calories. I need something in my tummy first thing, to take medicine in the morning. I feel good. I learned that vanilla protein shakes do not replace coffee creamer, I ruined the coffee and the shake. Went with green tea instead. I guess I'll be having coffee *my way* on UD.s Leo thanks for the good info and the support. I know I can do this. The only thing I'm unsure of, will I lose weight? This is something I can follow always, not just until the weight is gone. By all descriptions, it is a good for you way of eating. If I can see some results, it will make it all worth the effort. I know the first two weeks are hard core, but after the initial weight loss is there an average loss per week or month? Leisa~ 9 days of fasting, that's amazing. I've never fasted longer than 48 hours and not for many many years. Congrats on being back on track!

12-06-2010, 08:49 AM	#45
magentagirl13 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,189 Gallery: magentagirl13 Stats: 176.5/174/128.5 WOE: low carb JUDDD and IF (8 eating hours) Start Date: 4/22/06; restarting 3/1/13	Well hey Danielle! I've really missed you!!!!! Doing a DD today after a ridiculous weekend, but getting back on plan. Also drinking my water. Hope everyone is having a happy Monday! Carrollee

12-06-2010, 11:19 AM	#46
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,426 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	Blonde- Everyone loses weight differently. In his book, Dr. J claims that the 'average' weight loss on the program is 2 lbs a week, but I lost just about a pound a week (keep in mind that I'm a very slow loser). Also, beware if you tend to weigh yourself often because with JUDDD there are wide fluctuations on a daily basis--more so than other plans. Dr. J recommends weighing only after a DD, and I've weighed weekly throughout my time on JUDDD--always after a DD. If I were really strong, I'd weigh only monthly, but I worry about my thyroid problems possibly messing me up, so I try to keep track more closely. Note, too, that our bodies respond differently at times. I was steadily losing a pound a week ( 4 lbs a month) when suddenly I didn't lose anything for 3 weeks, but that 4th week, the scale was down 4 lbs--the same total for the month. That happened twice in a row. I've learned to just stay on plan and not worry too much what the scale says because it has always evened out in that way over time. (I actually do worry a little, which is why I weigh weekly, because if my T3 [a thyroid hormone] drops too low, I can actually gain rather than lose--which is something that happened to me a few years ago--pre-JUDDD--so I watch the scale more than I should for that reason.)

12-07-2010, 07:27 AM	#50
dasiey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,104 Gallery: dasiey WOE: Juddd Start Date: 11/13/2011	Blondie I have been doing juddd for awhile and I stay at 500 or less its really up to you. Dr. j says its better to fast. I know it would be hard for me to fast. So he allows 500 or less on your dds.

12-07-2010, 08:07 AM	#51
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,426 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	Blonde- I stayed with my calculator number throughout. My first number was 435, and since the first two weeks is 500 or less, I just did 435 from the beginning. After I'd lost about 40-50 lbs, I checked again, and my calculator # was 370, so I went down to that. It may seem very little to you now, but after a year at 435, I had no problem at all going lower. Keep in mind that the UD number is an 'estimate' and not a recommendation. If I used that number for my UDs (about 2000), I would have gained rather than lost! I already knew how much I could eat and lose, so I based my UD on that number. Some people don't count at all on UDs, but I have to because I have metabolic problems, so it may not be necessary for you to count. However, some posters here have found their UD number too high and tried to 'stuff themselves,' thinking that they had to achieve that intake for an UD. That's not true. You should be able to eat anything, but eat only to satisfaction.

12-07-2010, 10:49 AM	#53
LBishop Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC, USA Posts: 1,502 Gallery: LBishop Stats: 151.5/144/125-129 5'4" 48yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Restart November 2010	okay, DD, BUT don't know what is up today but the hunger is OUT THE ROOF! I don't know if I will make it. I had 2 eggs, scrambled a little while ago and it is not making a dent in the hunger!

12-07-2010, 01:35 PM	#57
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,426 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	Leisa- A comment this late probably won't help you much, but I had a similar experience with yesterday's DD. I was so famished all morning that I doubted I could complete a DD, but as the day progressed, the hunger lessened enough so that it became an 'ordinary' DD. I've had this experience a few times recently, and it's resolved similarly, so the lesson I've gotten is not to panic and try to see it though. Magentagirl- One nice thing about JUDDD is that those DDs can quickly make up for a temporary 'dietary indiscretion.' By staying with the rotation, I've never had any problem getting back to losing.

12-07-2010, 02:33 PM	#59
dasiey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,104 Gallery: dasiey WOE: Juddd Start Date: 11/13/2011	I eat my eggs boiled on dds for some reason it seems to fill me up. but it takes about 15 minutes. so Leisa try to eat your eggs slow on dds.

12-08-2010, 06:31 AM	#60
Ladysilverpatch Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SC Posts: 102 Gallery: Ladysilverpatch Stats: 249/206/168 WOE: whole foods/lc/fast-5 Start Date: Jan 2001	I stayed on my DD even with the function I attended last night. It worked out fine. So, today was my first weigh in after starting on 12/1. Lost 6 lbs. I'll take it! Sleeping better and feeling better. This is something I can do. One day at a time. The beauty of it is how reasonable I can be on my UP. Not wanting to eat junk or overeat. Good, wholesome food in acceptable serving amounts satisfies me. Today is an UP. Thinking I might go to Olive Garden for lunch.... Hope you all have a blessed day!