DS starting JUDDD! DD calorie questions?

hot-in-texas · 01-21-2013, 09:37 AM

My DS decided to start JUDDing with me last night. His first DD is today, but we have a question about his DD calories. The JUDDD calculator says 597, but does he have to do only 500 to start for the first 2 weeks, thought I had read that somewhere but might be confusing 2 WOE

adillenal · 01-21-2013, 09:52 AM

In the book he suggests doing 500 calories for the first two weeks but he also recommends using shakes (which I did) but not many people do.

LoCarbGal · 01-21-2013, 09:53 AM

How exciting! Good luck to him! I would say that he could start at the higher, calculator number. Guys will lose so much easier anyway.

hot-in-texas · 01-21-2013, 10:05 AM

:-) thanks ladies!

sunday · 01-21-2013, 10:30 AM

Good for him! He should have a much easier weight loss, if he is like some of the other men around here!

hot-in-texas · 01-21-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sunday

Good for him! He should have a much easier weight loss, if he is like some of the other men around here!

I hope so!! 500 or 597 calories is going to be hard for him! I can't wait to see how he is feeling tonight with that little food, not.

KeirasMom · 01-21-2013, 10:48 AM

How old is he? Is he still growing? I know there have been recommendations in the past for teens to stick closer to 1000 on DDs since they need so much more than we do, especially growing boys.

I definitely would say not to go under the 597 to start. I believe the 500 recommended to start is for those of us who had much lower starting numbers, to be able to work down from there.

zipp2play · 01-21-2013, 10:57 AM

I agree with Dawn, what is his age? I don't think most men need to eat at 500c level and still do amazing!

hot-in-texas · 01-21-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by zipp2play

I agree with Dawn, what is his age? I don't think most men need to eat at 500c level and still do amazing!

He's 21

KeirasMom · 01-21-2013, 11:02 AM

There's NO WAY you have a 21 year old son!

Holy moly, you look phenomenal!!

hot-in-texas · 01-21-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KeirasMom

There's NO WAY you have a 21 year old son!

Holy moly, you look phenomenal!!

Aww, thank you!

zipp2play · 01-21-2013, 11:07 AM

At that age, I am guessing if he just follows the calories as noted, he will have HUGE success!

Carly · 01-21-2013, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zipp2play

At that age, I am guessing if he just follows the calories as noted, he will have HUGE success!

Flutter · 01-21-2013, 05:02 PM

Yep, he's gonna do great! (then again, so is his momma!) Yay!!!

Kissa · 01-22-2013, 06:04 AM

How great that he is joining you. He will lose so fast you may grow to hate him.

Librarygirl · 01-22-2013, 05:02 PM

That's fantastic Tex!! Yes, I agree with everyone. The 500 cals for 2 wks was supposed to be a higher DD for those of us who needed to go lower eventually. He should probably start at 700 or higher, since most of us did about 200 calories over what we "should" have been (for 2 wks).

hot-in-texas · 01-22-2013, 05:28 PM

Thanks for all the help. He had 600 calories yesterday, wasn't hungry and slept like a baby last night.

hot-in-texas · 01-24-2013, 09:25 AM

Well, he is doing good so far, and I don't know if he has lost any, but I'm pretty sure he weighed himself this am so I will ask him leter. I hope he has lost cuz I really want him to stick with this and not get frustrated. He lost 60 ppounds doing P90X 2 years ago, but gained it back

Only problem is, I am counting his calories for him!! And telling him what to eat,etc...

sdjade · 01-24-2013, 03:17 PM

Once he gets the hang of what makes up 600 calories, I'm sure he will be fine. I still help keep track of DD calories for my DH and he has been doing this for 8 months now!

Wow, 60lbs on P90X is a great! Keeping it off is always the hardest.

Has he thought about starting up a workout routine while JUDDDing? I think lifting weights has slowed my weight loss some, but I like how my body looks when it is more toned.

gotitnow · 01-25-2013, 06:33 PM

Hi Tex, Thought I would mention to you that I have been "helping" my granddaughter do JUDDD with me. Like you, I am counting for her and helping her with food choices. I have had her on a much more relaxed plan as far as number of calories because she is 14. (she is the grand we raised)

Anyway, she has lost 15lbs. and is thrilled. She is 5' 9" tall and really does'nt need to lose anymore, but wants to. This has been very slow (on purpose) and I am so proud she has stuck with it.

I am guessing that's tough for a 21 yr. old, depending on his social calendar. We did start over a couple of times, and I told her if I was going to be involved, she needed to stick to it, or she could do it all on her own! (I am soo tough, you know?

)

Wanted to get a new avi with her in it with me, but just haven't done it yet. I'm so happy for her and can tell it has really boosted her confidence.

Hope your son has found it doable and will have success. We are pulling for him!

Love ya JUDDD BUDDs, Phyl (and Paige)

Carly · 01-25-2013, 09:03 PM

Paige is one lucky young lady.
I just have to say how much I adore you Phyl!
Tex how is DS doing? I still help DW count and make food choices, but I have also learned when I just need to shut my trap- IYKWIM.

gotitnow · 01-25-2013, 09:38 PM

Aww, that's sweet of you to say. It has been fun to have a little partner! Little I say, she is a good 4" taller! She will always be my baby-girl though.

We have had fun shopping together, although she is still young "minded" enough to want to get-n-go and I could shop till I drop!

I like to get out and about and she loves internet shopping. I don't mind that some of the time, but really love the whole shopping experience!

Phyl

hot-in-texas · 01-26-2013, 08:15 AM

That's so great Phyl! I hope you do get to post a photo!
Jade he is definitely going to try to fit in some weight lifting! He looked and felt SO great after doing the P90.
He is doing good Carly. He weighs himself on Monday before starting, first thing in the morning, and then he weighed himself Friday evening, and there was a 5 pound difference.
He is helping with the calories somewhat. He is very into it and making sure he gets the right amount, and is even stressing about it a little, but he still relies in me to confirm everything lol

Flutter · 01-26-2013, 11:11 AM

awwww, so happy to hear he's doing well, tex!

phyl, that is so lovely about your DGD! Kids that age are so much fun! My middle son is also 14.

hot-in-texas · 01-29-2013, 01:58 PM

update:
9th day, 9 pounds! (after an UD) He feels so great, I can tell!

Carly · 01-29-2013, 01:59 PM

Yay! That's awesome!

hot-in-texas · 01-29-2013, 02:01 PM

LoCarbGal · 01-29-2013, 02:37 PM

That is fantastic!!! Men, and their fast losses, humph! But really really exciting news for him!

KeirasMom · 01-29-2013, 03:22 PM

sdjade · 01-29-2013, 04:39 PM

Yay!!! Awesome start!

01-21-2013, 09:37 AM	#1
hot-in-texas Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,689 Gallery: hot-in-texas Stats: 190/155/135;43 yrs, 5'51/4 WOE: Atkins 12/18/12 lost 10lbs Start Date: then JUDDD 1/11/13	DS starting JUDDD! DD calorie questions? My DS decided to start JUDDing with me last night. His first DD is today, but we have a question about his DD calories. The JUDDD calculator says 597, but does he have to do only 500 to start for the first 2 weeks, thought I had read that somewhere but might be confusing 2 WOE

01-21-2013, 09:52 AM	#2
adillenal Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,104 Gallery: adillenal	In the book he suggests doing 500 calories for the first two weeks but he also recommends using shakes (which I did) but not many people do. Last edited by adillenal; 01-21-2013 at 09:54 AM..

01-25-2013, 06:33 PM	#20
gotitnow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 820 Gallery: gotitnow WOE: JUDDD	Hi Tex, Thought I would mention to you that I have been "helping" my granddaughter do JUDDD with me. Like you, I am counting for her and helping her with food choices. I have had her on a much more relaxed plan as far as number of calories because she is 14. (she is the grand we raised) Anyway, she has lost 15lbs. and is thrilled. She is 5' 9" tall and really does'nt need to lose anymore, but wants to. This has been very slow (on purpose) and I am so proud she has stuck with it. I am guessing that's tough for a 21 yr. old, depending on his social calendar. We did start over a couple of times, and I told her if I was going to be involved, she needed to stick to it, or she could do it all on her own! (I am soo tough, you know?) Wanted to get a new avi with her in it with me, but just haven't done it yet. I'm so happy for her and can tell it has really boosted her confidence. Hope your son has found it doable and will have success. We are pulling for him! Love ya JUDDD BUDDs, Phyl (and Paige)

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01-21-2013, 09:53 AM	#3
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,858 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/207.5/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 56.5 lbs	How exciting! Good luck to him! I would say that he could start at the higher, calculator number. Guys will lose so much easier anyway.

01-21-2013, 10:05 AM	#4
hot-in-texas Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,689 Gallery: hot-in-texas Stats: 190/155/135;43 yrs, 5'51/4 WOE: Atkins 12/18/12 lost 10lbs Start Date: then JUDDD 1/11/13	:-) thanks ladies!

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01-21-2013, 10:48 AM	#7
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,316 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	How old is he? Is he still growing? I know there have been recommendations in the past for teens to stick closer to 1000 on DDs since they need so much more than we do, especially growing boys. I definitely would say not to go under the 597 to start. I believe the 500 recommended to start is for those of us who had much lower starting numbers, to be able to work down from there.

01-21-2013, 10:57 AM	#8
zipp2play Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 6,696 Gallery: zipp2play Stats: 206/171.2/164 5'8" WOE: -15 from JUDDD	I agree with Dawn, what is his age? I don't think most men need to eat at 500c level and still do amazing!

01-21-2013, 11:02 AM	#10
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,316 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	There's NO WAY you have a 21 year old son! Holy moly, you look phenomenal!!

01-21-2013, 11:07 AM	#12
zipp2play Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 6,696 Gallery: zipp2play Stats: 206/171.2/164 5'8" WOE: -15 from JUDDD	At that age, I am guessing if he just follows the calories as noted, he will have HUGE success!

01-21-2013, 05:02 PM	#14
Flutter Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,420 Gallery: Flutter Stats: 190/144/135 5'4" 43yo WOE: SB/JUDDD Start Date: SB 2/05; JUDDD 11/12	Yep, he's gonna do great! (then again, so is his momma!) Yay!!!

01-22-2013, 06:04 AM	#15
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	How great that he is joining you. He will lose so fast you may grow to hate him.

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Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,764 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	That's fantastic Tex!! Yes, I agree with everyone. The 500 cals for 2 wks was supposed to be a higher DD for those of us who needed to go lower eventually. He should probably start at 700 or higher, since most of us did about 200 calories over what we "should" have been (for 2 wks).

01-22-2013, 05:28 PM	#17
hot-in-texas Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,689 Gallery: hot-in-texas Stats: 190/155/135;43 yrs, 5'51/4 WOE: Atkins 12/18/12 lost 10lbs Start Date: then JUDDD 1/11/13	Thanks for all the help. He had 600 calories yesterday, wasn't hungry and slept like a baby last night.

01-24-2013, 09:25 AM	#18
hot-in-texas Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,689 Gallery: hot-in-texas Stats: 190/155/135;43 yrs, 5'51/4 WOE: Atkins 12/18/12 lost 10lbs Start Date: then JUDDD 1/11/13	Well, he is doing good so far, and I don't know if he has lost any, but I'm pretty sure he weighed himself this am so I will ask him leter. I hope he has lost cuz I really want him to stick with this and not get frustrated. He lost 60 ppounds doing P90X 2 years ago, but gained it back Only problem is, I am counting his calories for him!! And telling him what to eat,etc...

01-24-2013, 03:17 PM	#19
sdjade Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 191 Gallery: sdjade WOE: JUDDD Start Date: LC 10-2011, JUDDD 04-01-2012	Once he gets the hang of what makes up 600 calories, I'm sure he will be fine. I still help keep track of DD calories for my DH and he has been doing this for 8 months now! Wow, 60lbs on P90X is a great! Keeping it off is always the hardest. Has he thought about starting up a workout routine while JUDDDing? I think lifting weights has slowed my weight loss some, but I like how my body looks when it is more toned.

01-25-2013, 09:03 PM	#21
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,182 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	Paige is one lucky young lady. I just have to say how much I adore you Phyl! Tex how is DS doing? I still help DW count and make food choices, but I have also learned when I just need to shut my trap- IYKWIM.

01-25-2013, 09:38 PM	#22
gotitnow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 820 Gallery: gotitnow WOE: JUDDD	Aww, that's sweet of you to say. It has been fun to have a little partner! Little I say, she is a good 4" taller! She will always be my baby-girl though. We have had fun shopping together, although she is still young "minded" enough to want to get-n-go and I could shop till I drop! I like to get out and about and she loves internet shopping. I don't mind that some of the time, but really love the whole shopping experience! Phyl

01-26-2013, 08:15 AM	#23
hot-in-texas Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,689 Gallery: hot-in-texas Stats: 190/155/135;43 yrs, 5'51/4 WOE: Atkins 12/18/12 lost 10lbs Start Date: then JUDDD 1/11/13	That's so great Phyl! I hope you do get to post a photo! Jade he is definitely going to try to fit in some weight lifting! He looked and felt SO great after doing the P90. He is doing good Carly. He weighs himself on Monday before starting, first thing in the morning, and then he weighed himself Friday evening, and there was a 5 pound difference. He is helping with the calories somewhat. He is very into it and making sure he gets the right amount, and is even stressing about it a little, but he still relies in me to confirm everything lol

01-26-2013, 11:11 AM	#24
Flutter Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,420 Gallery: Flutter Stats: 190/144/135 5'4" 43yo WOE: SB/JUDDD Start Date: SB 2/05; JUDDD 11/12	awwww, so happy to hear he's doing well, tex! phyl, that is so lovely about your DGD! Kids that age are so much fun! My middle son is also 14.

01-29-2013, 01:58 PM	#25
hot-in-texas Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,689 Gallery: hot-in-texas Stats: 190/155/135;43 yrs, 5'51/4 WOE: Atkins 12/18/12 lost 10lbs Start Date: then JUDDD 1/11/13	update: 9th day, 9 pounds! (after an UD) He feels so great, I can tell!

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01-29-2013, 04:39 PM	#30
sdjade Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 191 Gallery: sdjade WOE: JUDDD Start Date: LC 10-2011, JUDDD 04-01-2012	Yay!!! Awesome start!