JUDDD newbies: introduce yourselves! (Part 2)

[Librarygirl]

Originally Posted by tskb

Yes my 20% is 409 so thinking if I can stay below 500 then I am doing good. Atleast until I get the hang of it and figure out what works best for me. Atkins I missed fruits so much and that is what really makes me feel full plus popcorn too so I am hoping I can put together something simple to eat on the DD that makes the transition easy. I alwasy enjoy a good salad with a little protein so this sounds and feels doable for both me and him. Yes BF does all of our cooking and when he would prepare something I would be like Oh, I can't have that can we do something different? I just don't feel like he should change his lifestyle to help me fix mine.

My bf is thin as a rail too, but he knows he is pretty much on his own on DD's. Sometimes I cook something that we both can eat, if I haven't eaten all day, but it's rare. I guess if your bf cooks, then he can just make his own meal on DD's, and you can have yours...often DD calories are so low, deli meat, pickles, soup and the like are all you can afford. Eating with him every other day, the same foods, is nice though, and my bf appreciates that!

As for the JUDDD calculator, 20% weight loss mode is the preferred number, although in the beginning you may want to keep your DD's higher...Dr. Johnson says no lower than 500 (for the first two weeks), and some people go much higher until they get used to the restriction. It's more important to feel in control and comfortable with your WOE than to get the numbers "perfect" at first. I have been JUDDDing for 10 weeks and still stay around 500 on DD (I'm working on it ).

Good Luck and ask lots of questions!!

[Librarygirl]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Well I am a bit dissapointed as I weighed this morning after my first DD and was up .4lbs.????So I am trying not to eat very much today on my UD. Is that wrong or should I go ahead and eat?

Berta, people coming from very restricted diet plans (like HCG) often find it takes a little longer for the scale to start moving down. However, JUDDD will work! In the meantime, you get to really EAT every other day! How great is that?!

I saw where you asked what happens after induction. There's no real induction, at least not like Atkins. The "induction" phase is just a phase where you are "allowed" to eat more on DD's to get settled into this WOE. Since you've already started eating at your lower DD numbers, you've skipped induction! WTG!

[dawnyama]

I think that some are saying the 2 weeks where you are told to get in 500 calories on your DDs as some type of induction. Or it could be that that is the time it takes for the SIRT gene to kick in. That is what some are referring to when they say "induction", but I am not so sure that Johnson calls it that? Anyhow, after that 2 weeks of doing 500 calories (where Dr J also says to use shakes) you then reduce your DD calories to what they are really supposed to be.

So there is a 2 week period on JUDDD!! Just not sure what it is called.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

Berta, people coming from very restricted diet plans (like HCG) often find it takes a little longer for the scale to start moving down. However, JUDDD will work! In the meantime, you get to really EAT every other day! How great is that?!

I saw where you asked what happens after induction. There's no real induction, at least not like Atkins. The "induction" phase is just a phase where you are "allowed" to eat more on DD's to get settled into this WOE. Since you've already started eating at your lower DD numbers, you've skipped induction! WTG!

It's awesome helps me to stick to the DD!

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I think that some are saying the 2 weeks where you are told to get in 500 calories on your DDs as some type of induction. Or it could be that that is the time it takes for the SIRT gene to kick in. That is what some are referring to when they say "induction", but I am not so sure that Johnson calls it that? Anyhow, after that 2 weeks of doing 500 calories (where Dr J also says to use shakes) you then reduce your DD calories to what they are really supposed to be.

So there is a 2 week period on JUDDD!! Just not sure what it is called.

I get it now But I would rather just do the lower number now rather than to have to cut them after 2 weeks.

[MemoryKeeper]

Greetings JUDDDers! I'm excited to join you all. I decided not to do another round of hcg, and many of my friends are here and were sharing some JUDDD info.

I'm 5 days in and so far, it's been great...

Excited to be here and learn a lot!

[Librarygirl]

Jeanette!! I have already been coveting your pizza recipe! Coming from HCG, I'm sure you (and Berta) will have some great DD recipes to share! Jump right on in. The water's fine.

[MemoryKeeper]

Thanks for the warm welcome Cindy. After hcg, doing a DD seems so doable! LOL!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by MemoryKeeper

Greetings JUDDDers! I'm excited to join you all. I decided not to do another round of hcg, and many of my friends are here and were sharing some JUDDD info.

I'm 5 days in and so far, it's been great...

Excited to be here and learn a lot!

Jeannette
DD are harder as no HCG to keep you from getting hungryBut I made it and feel I will be ok!!!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by MemoryKeeper

Greetings JUDDDers! I'm excited to join you all. I decided not to do another round of hcg, and many of my friends are here and were sharing some JUDDD info.

I'm 5 days in and so far, it's been great...

Excited to be here and learn a lot!

Originally Posted by Berta48

I don't see how one could feel deprived when being allowed to have anything they choose.
I am finding already that my choices are going to have to change from that on HCG though My first UD and I went over about 200 calories
I need to figure out what I am going to eat before I eat it. I was shocked to find the 3 pieces of pizza I ate was 900 cal.That's 300cal a pieceSo that means no popcorn for me tonight.
All I can do now is go on. O HUM another challenge

I decided to only 2 pieces of pizza so now I am ok for my 1st UD

[Kissa]

everyone. Do pop over to the monthly Newbie thread and get to know all the other Newcomers.

Will go and find a link for you.

Here we are, February JUDDD Newbies chat here

[tskb]

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

My bf is thin as a rail too, but he knows he is pretty much on his own on DD's. Sometimes I cook something that we both can eat, if I haven't eaten all day, but it's rare. I guess if your bf cooks, then he can just make his own meal on DD's, and you can have yours...often DD calories are so low, deli meat, pickles, soup and the like are all you can afford. Eating with him every other day, the same foods, is nice though, and my bf appreciates that!

As for the JUDDD calculator, 20% weight loss mode is the preferred number, although in the beginning you may want to keep your DD's higher...Dr. Johnson says no lower than 500 (for the first two weeks), and some people go much higher until they get used to the restriction. It's more important to feel in control and comfortable with your WOE than to get the numbers "perfect" at first. I have been JUDDDing for 10 weeks and still stay around 500 on DD (I'm working on it ).

Good Luck and ask lots of questions!!

Thanks for the helpful information. I am going to start on Sunday as I am just not prepared yet and want to make sure I start out right. I was thinking on my DD that if I control my foods during the day (apple for mid-day) then dinner would be salad and a protein which is not too much different than what we do now just portion control is more likely what I will need to measure on those days. After 10 weeks how do you feel?

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I think that some are saying the 2 weeks where you are told to get in 500 calories on your DDs as some type of induction. Or it could be that that is the time it takes for the SIRT gene to kick in. That is what some are referring to when they say "induction", but I am not so sure that Johnson calls it that? Anyhow, after that 2 weeks of doing 500 calories (where Dr J also says to use shakes) you then reduce your DD calories to what they are really supposed to be.

So there is a 2 week period on JUDDD!! Just not sure what it is called.

[tskb]

I know the rules are basically calories up one day and down the next but what effects if you have to UD in a row? I obviously I would want to stick as closely as possible but things do happen so wondering if you are set back a week or just need to readjust? I know with Atkins if I had one small crumb of carb it seemed like it just completely diminished my efforts for the last week or so. I have seen others talk about 5:2 or 4:3. Does it come down to what works for you? Like if I follow the plna all week following UD and DD but have a weekend getaway planned and have 2 UD in a row....? What then???

[Librarygirl]

Originally Posted by tskb

Thanks for the helpful information. I am going to start on Sunday as I am just not prepared yet and want to make sure I start out right. I was thinking on my DD that if I control my foods during the day (apple for mid-day) then dinner would be salad and a protein which is not too much different than what we do now just portion control is more likely what I will need to measure on those days. After 10 weeks how do you feel?

I've had ups and downs, honestly. DD's vary from very hard to mild/easy for me. However, some people get right into the groove, so don't let that scare you. What I have found is that the longer I can go without eating on a DD, the better able I am to control my hunger and calories. Even an apple can start that hunger monster! You will have to experiment, and don't be worried if you can't stick to 500 at first. You will still be in weight loss mode all the way up to 800 or more.

[Librarygirl]

Originally Posted by tskb

I know the rules are basically calories up one day and down the next but what effects if you have to UD in a row? I obviously I would want to stick as closely as possible but things do happen so wondering if you are set back a week or just need to readjust? I know with Atkins if I had one small crumb of carb it seemed like it just completely diminished my efforts for the last week or so. I have seen others talk about 5:2 or 4:3. Does it come down to what works for you? Like if I follow the plna all week following UD and DD but have a weekend getaway planned and have 2 UD in a row....? What then???

Once you have a DD or two you will be right back to pre-UD weight, or below. JUDDD is very forgiving. Some JB's (JUDDD Buds ) take a week or more off plan for vacation, etc. and get right back into rotations and don't gain a lb. That's what's so great about this diet, as opposed to aherm *cough* other WOEs.

[tskb]

Thanks Cindy you have been very helpful. I think I am most excited that my DD is the only thing that will change and it only effects me. BF loves his carbs and I just didn't want to put him through that again.

[Kissa]

Yes, my Dh loves that we can share a pizza again. And so do I.

[MaryN]

Hello,
I also lost most of my weight on hcg in fact 64 lbs of it. I stopped at 108.6 which is a great weight for me. Now after about a year of no hcg, my weight is creeping back on and it won't really budge much. It might tease me with a pound or so but then it's right back. I played around with the 5.2 woe this wk and I am down a lb but today is my first official day on JUDDD and this is my first down day. Do I understand correctly that we keep our calories around 500 for the first two weeks of JUDDD and then use the number on the calculator? It puts me at 336 cals and wow that didn't seem like a lot of cals but I've only eaten 220 so far today and I feel great. Who would have thought? I too am tired of fighting everything all the time and would like a gentle way to lose the 4-5 lbs I have gained and then keep it off but live at the same time. Glad to be here.

[Kissa]

Mary, you have done a great job and I really hope that JUDDD will get you back down to your goal. You are tiny and not far from goal so I may not be as fast as some, but, you never know.

Glad that your first DD is going well. You don't have to eat 500 calories a day to start with, but Dr J felt that most people would find even that hard enough. Anything less is a bonus.

[Librarygirl]

Mary!

[Carly]

Mary!

[Librarygirl]

Originally Posted by tskb

Thanks Cindy you have been very helpful. I think I am most excited that my DD is the only thing that will change and it only effects me. BF loves his carbs and I just didn't want to put him through that again.

I forgot the one thing that bf loves about my DD's. Sometimes I save enough calories to pick up Wendy's on the way home from work. A small chilli for me (210 calories) and 2 bacon cheeseburgers for him!

[tskb]

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

I forgot the one thing that bf loves about my DD's. Sometimes I save enough calories to pick up Wendy's on the way home from work. A small chilli for me (210 calories) and 2 bacon cheeseburgers for him!

That is a great idea. I love Wendy's chili and forgot how low in calories it is.

[Kissa]

Kiera'sMom (Dawn) had a Wendy's chilli so often they new her order as she walked in the store, lol. And she is one of our serious JUDDD stars.

[LoCarbGal]

Mary!

[reluctantexan]

How silly is that! I've been doing LC off and on since 1972, but concentrating on it seriously since 2008. I am totally unable to lose any pounds at all so I'm here at JUDDD for a miracle.

Since I'm so used to eating LC, I may stumble around for a bit, but I will accept any and all offered solutions.

I am a 67-year-old female, weighing in at 159 at the doctor's office last Monday. I'm only 5'2", so this is a real challenge.

The good news is that I'm in good health and take only one prescription medication (HRT). I prefer to treat any and all physical challenges with dietary changes.

[KeirasMom]

Originally Posted by Kissa

Kiera'sMom (Dawn) had a Wendy's chilli so often they new her order as she walked in the store, lol. And she is one of our serious JUDDD stars.

Now that I'm doing GF, I often have it on UDs too. I confuse them when I ask for a large instead of a small!

[KeirasMom]

Originally Posted by reluctantexan

How silly is that! I've been doing LC off and on since 1972, but concentrating on it seriously since 2008. I am totally unable to lose any pounds at all so I'm here at JUDDD for a miracle.

Since I'm so used to eating LC, I may stumble around for a bit, but I will accept any and all offered solutions.

I am a 67-year-old female, weighing in at 159 at the doctor's office last Monday. I'm only 5'2", so this is a real challenge.

The good news is that I'm in good health and take only one prescription medication (HRT). I prefer to treat any and all physical challenges with dietary changes.

Welcome tex! You're able to stay LC if that's what you want. Otherwise, all JUDDD cares about is calories.

[Kissa]

Tex, how funny to find yourself already here! I am sure you are going to love doing this and will soon see the pounds slipping away.

[reluctantexan]

Thanks for the welcome notes I read mention of ketosis and am wondering if that happens even if not eating LC?