JUDDD newbies: introduce yourselves!

[janetsbreeze]

Well, I am impressed.
I started at 177.6 yesterday and today weighed in at 175.4.
I know that my weight will most likely go back up after today as I will be heavier than normal on the carbs.

But still .. I am impressed!!

[cookwithme65]

After much reading here on the boards I am going to give Juddd a try starting tomorrow as a DD. This will hopefully will help in several different ways other than weight loss. I have just started low carbing but my pantry and freezer is still full with items that are not legal. As money is tight, this will allow me to use up older items and such and possibly save money on my food expenses.

[piratejenny]

Hi, cookwithme!

A lot of JUDDDers recommend your first day being an Up Day.
So you could just eat well today, and still do your DD tomorrow.

Good luck and

[Beeb]

Originally Posted by cookwithme65

After much reading here on the boards I am going to give Juddd a try starting tomorrow as a DD. This will hopefully will help in several different ways other than weight loss. I have just started low carbing but my pantry and freezer is still full with items that are not legal. As money is tight, this will allow me to use up older items and such and possibly save money on my food expenses.

and let me suggest you eat very well today to make that first DD a lot easier!

[janetsbreeze]

Hi Cookwithme!
We are starting together it looks like!

[Piccina]

Thanks for all the kind welcomes everyone! I'm glad to be a part of the group!

[ooodsie]

I'm going to start tomorrow as an UP day. I've been majorly stalled on Low Carb/Low Calorie and need a shove in the right direction... Can I ask if you guys are "low carbers" (I assume you all are/were at some point, hence being on this board) - if you are now eating UP days, do you still try to eat low carb, or eat whatever you want now? Or just do low carb on DD's? Just trying to understand

[Dottie]

I'm still mostly low- carbing. Though not as low as most plans recommend. I've had a few higher carb days (under 200) but mine stay under 100 even on up days, most days closer to 40-50.

[cookwithme65]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes. Today is officially Day one for me trying JUDDD. It will be a DD.

[mamadawny]

Okay guys, I'm living it up this weekend. I guess I am starting tomorrow with an UD, that way Thanksgiving will be on an UD. I need to go out and find some low cal things for Monday. I'm worried about getting out of ketosis because it seems to keep my fibromyalgia in check, but I stall out on the low carb and even while in ketosis feel hungry.

[piratejenny]

Good luck, mamadawny!!!

I've heard of people having less fibro pain w/anti-inflammatory diets (even though it's not considered an inflammatory disease) so I hope this works for you!

ooodsie--I'm a sorta low-carber too, due to diabetes. I have to avoid sugar/honey/fruit juice etc pretty strictly. However, for my Up Days, I will sometimes have white bread (pizza, bagel, garlic bread) or potatoes or rice & beans for ONE meal. And if I am having a particular craving, like for cookies or peanut butter or nachos, I will eat a small serving on an UD to satisfy that craving and get it out of my mind.

[sherrymyra]

Hello I'm another hcg gal. Did two rounds and lost 65 pounds. Have been in in maintenance for about 6 months. The first 4 months I maintained great. Following a very strict food guidelines. I don't eat sugar or starch. basically low carb. Counted calories every day. Now in the last couple of months it seems my weight is trying to creep up on me. I have to do a few clean eating days to get back down and I eat so clean anyway there isn't much room there.

Anyway I came across this and was thinking would it work for me? Could I actually maintain my weight and maybe add some forbidden foods back into my diet without gaining?

Right now I have creeped up about a pound (I know it doesn't sound like alot but you can't let it get out of control). Still 2 pounds under my LDW but I see it going over again. Maybe my body needs a little shaking up. It seems that this is kind of what the JUDDD is for. Getting the body out of the same calories every day rut.

[Beeb]

Originally Posted by mamadawny

Okay guys, I'm living it up this weekend. I guess I am starting tomorrow with an UD, that way Thanksgiving will be on an UD. I need to go out and find some low cal things for Monday. I'm worried about getting out of ketosis because it seems to keep my fibromyalgia in check, but I stall out on the low carb and even while in ketosis feel hungry.

and hope you just JUDDD! And just a little FYI: I have Fibro, also and I will say that even though LC helped because sugar was a bad trigger for my Fibro, I found out, JUDDD is making it even better, for some reason. SO, keeping lowish carb (still no sugar) and doing the every other day calorie restriction of JUDDD is a "magic" combo!!

[Beeb]

Originally Posted by ooodsie

I'm going to start tomorrow as an UP day. I've been majorly stalled on Low Carb/Low Calorie and need a shove in the right direction... Can I ask if you guys are "low carbers" (I assume you all are/were at some point, hence being on this board) - if you are now eating UP days, do you still try to eat low carb, or eat whatever you want now? Or just do low carb on DD's? Just trying to understand

YUP, lots of people doing JUDDD still do LC, and very successfully, too!

Originally Posted by sherrymyra

Hello I'm another hcg gal. Did two rounds and lost 65 pounds. Have been in in maintenance for about 6 months. The first 4 months I maintained great. Following a very strict food guidelines. I don't eat sugar or starch. basically low carb. Counted calories every day. Now in the last couple of months it seems my weight is trying to creep up on me. I have to do a few clean eating days to get back down and I eat so clean anyway there isn't much room there.

Anyway I came across this and was thinking would it work for me? Could I actually maintain my weight and maybe add some forbidden foods back into my diet without gaining?

Right now I have creeped up about a pound (I know it doesn't sound like alot but you can't let it get out of control). Still 2 pounds under my LDW but I see it going over again. Maybe my body needs a little shaking up. It seems that this is kind of what the JUDDD is for. Getting the body out of the same calories every day rut.

Would just like to warn you that you may see a gain when you start to add carbs, if you do, into this WOE but it is just water and many have found that after the first week of UDs and DDs it's gone and often times taking some of it's little weight friends with it! I always suggest you give JUDDD at LEAST 2 weeks before you decide if it's for you or not. Your body will need to adjust to a different WOE and most times it just holds onto water during that adjustment.

both of you to the JUDDD family!! Looking forward to hearing about your progress and success!!

[sazzie]

Originally Posted by sherrymyra

Hello I'm another hcg gal. Did two rounds and lost 65 pounds. Have been in in maintenance for about 6 months. The first 4 months I maintained great. Following a very strict food guidelines. I don't eat sugar or starch. basically low carb. Counted calories every day. Now in the last couple of months it seems my weight is trying to creep up on me. I have to do a few clean eating days to get back down and I eat so clean anyway there isn't much room there.

Anyway I came across this and was thinking would it work for me? Could I actually maintain my weight and maybe add some forbidden foods back into my diet without gaining?

Right now I have creeped up about a pound (I know it doesn't sound like alot but you can't let it get out of control). Still 2 pounds under my LDW but I see it going over again. Maybe my body needs a little shaking up. It seems that this is kind of what the JUDDD is for. Getting the body out of the same calories every day rut.

Sherry

I, too am a post HHCGer, and I started JUDDD on my 70th day of P4, and like you, the scale kept reflecting higher and higher numbers. It always started around the 2nd or 3rd month of P4!

I was getting so weary of trying to stay within my window, and then I accidentally found JUDDD. I had purchased the Jon Benson program but I found it was a bit more complicated than I'd like.

After HHCG, I need simplicity and ease, and JUDDD more than qualifies!
It is absolutely so so so refreshing that I'm able to not only maintain, but actually release more weight. AND, I'm eating sugars, starches and all the things I've craved for so long.

After protocol though, you will be gaining some weight in the form of water, but please, don't let that deter you from doing JUDDD. After your body acclimates to carbs again, you'll find that the lbs will start releasing themselves.

Looking forward to reading your successes!!!

[janetsbreeze]

There is so much great info here - I learn something new every time I read this thread!

[sherrymyra]

I was getting so weary of trying to stay within my window

That's it. And not being able to eat any starches. I can live without actual sugar. I will need to do more reading here I think to get started. But it sounds promising.

[LouLou]

Hello I have just started this way of eating on Monday 11/14/11. It really is a different thing for me! I have always counted calories but kept them the same everyday. I lost 50 lbs originally doing this but I gained 30 lbs. back. Nothing has seemed to work. My friend started doing this so I'm giving it a try too.

[mayleesa]

Hi....I'm coming in!!! I want this to work...former lowcarb and just CAN't anymore...i've hit such a brick wall....i'm never truly hungry anyway so i'm HOPING the down days will not be so much of a challenge....i'm not exactly sure that this is the week to start this with tg on thursday, but since i ate and UD today, i'm thinking DD monday and wednesday and friday with keeping tuesday and thursday and saturday as UDs....does that sound about right....also does anyone know how alcohol effects this woe....i'm not planning on drinking tons, however i've done lowcarb for so long that i know that on that woe it stalls me....i'm just sooooo excited to see soooo many of my lowcarbers here and successful....it gives me hope and joy....thanks for posting i have enjoyed reading all of these!!!! good luck to you all!!!

[sherrymyra]

I haven't started yet either. I need some time to digest everything and to know what and how much to each day. Maybe next week after thanksgiving.

[Beeb]

to all the Newbies!! It's so nice to see you all and hope you find great successes on JUDDD and enjoy this WOE as much as I do!

[mayleesa]

I bought the book on kindle and read a good portion of it....I will start the Saturday after tg with a down day....I'm very excited and want to do this accurately....have a no pressure holiday and party Friday ....Saturday it is thx for the support!

[mattsmama]

Hey JUDDers! I have been lurking on the boards for a while now, but I wanted to join in the fun by saying Thanks!! to Linda for her post in the Main Lobby some time ago about JUDDD. I lost my first 30 lbs doing low carb, and then.....nothing. Up and down around 156. I was very good about eating low carb, and I know my body well enough that this was not just a "stall", but something needed to be seriously tweaked. I remembered the post that Linda made, and how much it resonated with me. I have always admired people who will "stick their necks out" for the betterment of others, and without that post, I wouldn't be where I am today...149 lbs, BABY!! I cannot believe how effective this way of eating is, and I am thoroughly enjoying food again! I am slowly adding carbs back in, and now I can enjoy fruit (I cannot believe I denied myself fruit, for goodness' sake..) and I just had a Nonni's Triple Milk Chocolate Biscotti....YUMMO!

Anyway, I am looking forward to having fun with this way of eating, and chatting with all you brilliant, beautiful ladies!

Beeb (Linda..lol) I owe you everything. I knew my body didn't want VLC anymore, and this way of eating has my metabolism revved up. I never have to worry again! (Oh, and my hubby of 17 years thanks you too...)

[handbells]

Welcome maylessa and mattsmama!

[mattsmama]

Thank you, handbells!!! I am glad to be in with such a sweet group!

[Beeb]

Originally Posted by mattsmama

Hey JUDDers! I have been lurking on the boards for a while now, but I wanted to join in the fun by saying Thanks!! to Linda for her post in the Main Lobby some time ago about JUDDD. I lost my first 30 lbs doing low carb, and then.....nothing. Up and down around 156. I was very good about eating low carb, and I know my body well enough that this was not just a "stall", but something needed to be seriously tweaked. I remembered the post that Linda made, and how much it resonated with me. I have always admired people who will "stick their necks out" for the betterment of others, and without that post, I wouldn't be where I am today...149 lbs, BABY!! I cannot believe how effective this way of eating is, and I am thoroughly enjoying food again! I am slowly adding carbs back in, and now I can enjoy fruit (I cannot believe I denied myself fruit, for goodness' sake..) and I just had a Nonni's Triple Milk Chocolate Biscotti....YUMMO!

Anyway, I am looking forward to having fun with this way of eating, and chatting with all you brilliant, beautiful ladies!

Beeb (Linda..lol) I owe you everything. I knew my body didn't want VLC anymore, and this way of eating has my metabolism revved up. I never have to worry again! (Oh, and my hubby of 17 years thanks you too...)

OH MY....this made me with joy!! I am SO happy I could help, in some small way, and that is what I was aiming for when I posted that thread! BUT, you took the chance and did the work, I only wrote my experience and findings, so give yourself a BIG , as I'm doing right now!!

And and SO to have you in our JUDDD family and also so that it's working so well for you and you are enjoying this as much as I and others are. It IS such a wonderful thing to eat the foods we denied ourselves and then finding we CAN eat those foods and still lose weight!

Again, I am SO thrilled to read your post and tell hubby I'm glad I could help!

Looking forward to reading all your success posts in the near future!

[mayleesa]

I can NOT WAIT to start this saturday.....all of you, beeb and pirate jenny, are so encouraging and positive, I feel like I could conquer this battle of the bulge with ya'll by my side!!! thanks as she posted above for trying something new and different and reporting back the findings.....the proof is in your pudding!!! sooo excited to start.....i look fwd to this!!!

[Beeb]

Originally Posted by mayleesa

I can NOT WAIT to start this saturday.....all of you, beeb and pirate jenny, are so encouraging and positive, I feel like I could conquer this battle of the bulge with ya'll by my side!!! thanks as she posted above for trying something new and different and reporting back the findings.....the proof is in your pudding!!! sooo excited to start.....i look fwd to this!!!

Can't wait to see your process and success!!

[piratejenny]

Originally Posted by mayleesa

I can NOT WAIT to start this saturday.....all of you, beeb and pirate jenny, are so encouraging and positive, I feel like I could conquer this battle of the bulge with ya'll by my side!!! thanks as she posted above for trying something new and different and reporting back the findings.....the proof is in your pudding!!! sooo excited to start.....i look fwd to this!!!

Why, thank you!!!

I wish you the best of luck!
DDs are still tough for me, but "dieting" every other day is so cool!

[MintQ8]

Hi

MintQ8 here - long time eater - LCer on occasion and sometime other diet follower!

My Mum is Kissa - who has been very successful with both LC and now with JUDDD - so here I am giving it a go too.

Today is my first official day - it's an up day - mainly to fit in with Kissa - who I am staying with for the next 2 months (moving countries - we were in Oman and we're heading to Australia) for Christmas, New Year and Skiing! (okay apres skiing!)

Not used to counting calories - so this is going to be a bit of a challenge - but I think I'm up for it!

Looking forward to getting to know you all!