Febuary daily weigh in!

[TryingJudd]

April loss: 7 pounds
May loss: 4 pounds
June loss: 5 pounds
July gain: 1 pound
August loss: 4 pounds
Sept loss: 10 pounds
Oct loss: nada
Nov loss: nope
Dec loss: 4 pounds
Jan loss: 3 pounds

Total loss to date: 37 pounds

Feb goal: 2 goals actually - hit 174 (no longer obese!) and then the 160's!!!
Ended Jan at 178.

2.1 DD 177.6, 450 cals
2.2 UD 175.6, 2200 cals ?? Chinese food
2.3 DD 177.2, 420 cals
2.4 UD 177.6 1850 cals planned

Still paying for the Chinese food on Saturday apparently.

[calichris]

January was a slow month...looking forward to a fabulous February! Goal: 218, exercise 5 days a week and reduce carbs.

2/1 - 227 - MD (Don't like to use an MD, but Superbowl just can't be a DD) - hip hop aerobics
2/2 - 224.9 - DD - 1 hour walk (with short stops to take photos and take in the views!)
2/3 - 223.4 - UD - That makes 50 pounds evicted!
2/4 - 225.1 - DD

[deboratpc]

Hi everyone! My name is Deborah (clearly I couldn't spell the day that I created my username) and I have been following JUDDD for a month now. Last week was no good at all because my son had the flu and then I got it and it was just a mess. I didn't feel like cooking and ordered a lot of junk to be brought in. So here I am, starting back today introducing myself to everyone and having a successful down day!

January loss was 9 lbs.
Ended January (1/25/13) at 228.6

Begin February 230.0
February goal 225

2/4 ~ 230.0 (my first official weigh-in of the month, up 1.4 lbs from before we became sick and shut in)

[melanie09]

Originally Posted by purepink

Great jobs, Melanie and Chris!! Melanie, how do you count your net calories? I feel like it's a math problem I'm stumped on

Caloriecount.about .com does it for me.... it figures out how many I burn and then deletes how many I ate from that.

[jdforshort]

Goal for Feb is below 160! It'll be some feat as I have 3 days wedding functions starting 21st, that means Indian banquets every day with lots of sweets!

2/1 - 164.8 DD 591 cal (-996 cal from exercise)
2/2 - 163.0 UD 1644 cal (- 818 cal from exercise, new low)
2/3 - 163.0 DD 496 cal (- 982 cal from exercise)
2/4 - 162.4 UD New Low!(planned 1400 with a rest day, my legs are sore)

[Luna Loca]

I've been re-united with a scale I trust, so at least for the first week of February, I'm in! My goal is to get into the 150's and then I'll set a new goal.

2/1: 160.5 UD
2/2: 163.5 DD
2/3 DNW UD
2/4 162.5 DD

[Sammyann]

Originally Posted by Flutter

Awww, I wasn't trying to be sarcastic, just tease you a bit and tell you I thought your WI was GREAT! Esp being on 5:2. I understand bounces aren't fun, though.

Oh, I knew you were teasing. Its totally ok. Thanks for the hugs.

[Sammyann]

Originally Posted by deboratpc

Hi everyone! My name is Deborah (clearly I couldn't spell the day that I created my username) and I have been following JUDDD for a month now. Last week was no good at all because my son had the flu and then I got it and it was just a mess. I didn't feel like cooking and ordered a lot of junk to be brought in. So here I am, starting back today introducing myself to everyone and having a successful down day!

January loss was 9 lbs.
Ended January (1/25/13) at 228.6

Begin February 230.0
February goal 225

2/4 ~ 230.0 (my first official weigh-in of the month, up 1.4 lbs from before we became sick and shut in)

9lbs in January is excellent!

[Librarygirl]

Originally Posted by deboratpc

Hi everyone! My name is Deborah (clearly I couldn't spell the day that I created my username) and I have been following JUDDD for a month now. Last week was no good at all because my son had the flu and then I got it and it was just a mess. I didn't feel like cooking and ordered a lot of junk to be brought in. So here I am, starting back today introducing myself to everyone and having a successful down day!

January loss was 9 lbs.
Ended January (1/25/13) at 228.6

Begin February 230.0
February goal 225

2/4 ~ 230.0 (my first official weigh-in of the month, up 1.4 lbs from before we became sick and shut in)

Sounds like you're doing fantastic!! Sorry you've been sick, and I know you are glad to be well and back in sync!

[purepink]

Originally Posted by melanie09

Caloriecount.about .com does it for me.... it figures out how many I burn and then deletes how many I ate from that.

So, for example, for this day:
2/3 ~ 189.8 ~ DD ~ 411 ~ Net -1872

You ate 411 calories, and then burned 2,283 to give you a net negative 1,872 calories for the day?

So sorry if I'm coming across as nosy, I'm just interested!

[Alison]

End of Jan weight: 161

2/1/13 - 161 MD
2/2/13 - 161.5 DD
2/3/13 - 163 UD (WTH is going on?!)
2/4/13 - 163 DD (no change after an UD, I hope this is a good sign)

[vanilla_latte]

February Goal - dismiss 5 lbs.

2/1: UD - 223.5
2/2: DD - 223.0 - on a Saturday - go me!
2/3: UD - 221.5 -
2/4: DD - 224.0 - Super Bowl Sunday

calichris - Congrats on the 50 lbs. lost!!

[Civil69]

I have been on the modified JUDDD program for 5 days now - doing 5:2. Tomorrow will be my second DD. The issue I am having is that based on the Dr. J analysis of UD vs DD calorie intake, I should be at around 2080 UD and 416 DD. Since I started, on my UD, I am barely able to crest 1000 - 1200 calories and on my DD I am able to stay within the suggested range.

Is this detrimental with such low intake on UD given I do workout on my UD?

C

[Carly]

Ended January 126.8
Feb goal 120.0 (which could possibly be goal)

2/1- DD 127.8
2/2- UD 126.8
2/3- DD 126.8
2/4- UD 128.5

[Shari4]

January 31...........152.4
A loss of 2.6lbs. for January. The lowest loss in a month so far. But, then I'm almost at goal. So, I'm ok with that!!
Febuary Weight Loss:
Feb.1----151.6----DD
Feb.2----150.0----UD
Feb.3----149.6----DD
Feb.4----147.6----UD

My goal is to reach my goal of 145! If I lose a few more, it wouldn't hurt my feelings!

[melanie09]

Originally Posted by purepink

So, for example, for this day:
2/3 ~ 189.8 ~ DD ~ 411 ~ Net -1872

You ate 411 calories, and then burned 2,283 to give you a net negative 1,872 calories for the day?

So sorry if I'm coming across as nosy, I'm just interested!

Exactly! I just go by what that site says I burn for my weight/height/age/hrs I sleep/activity level, which I have on low and then I add in when I workout. Who knows how acurate that is....

[Lee55]

February Goal: 178

2/1: DNW UD
2/2: 184.2 DD
2/3: 184.0 UD
2/4: 184.4 DD

[calichris]

Originally Posted by Civil69

I have been on the modified JUDDD program for 5 days now - doing 5:2. Tomorrow will be my second DD. The issue I am having is that based on the Dr. J analysis of UD vs DD calorie intake, I should be at around 2080 UD and 416 DD. Since I started, on my UD, I am barely able to crest 1000 - 1200 calories and on my DD I am able to stay within the suggested range.

Is this detrimental with such low intake on UD given I do workout on my UD?

C

Yes, 1000-1200 calories, especially with exercise, is low. You don't have to hit the up day calories, but if you don't get pretty close (within 300 calories might be a good guideline?) you miss out on the rotation calorie spread that is meant to keep your metabolism up ....and make this the fun diet. It could also be hard to stick to long term. It's counterintuitive right now, but adding calories on up days should help you lose faster. At this point (6 months of JUDDD), I have the opposite problem (would like more up day calories)!

I just noticed that your current weight is 135? If so, your up day calories sound high? If you're comfortable posting your height and age we'd be happy to help with the calories, or try the site again to double check.

[Hopefulsweigh]

JUDDD BUDDDS

After 9.5 months and 9.5 pounds later - it is time for me to say goodbye.

This is not working me. I should have listened to my body many, many months ago. As someone with relatively little to lose I have found JUDDD detrimental to my emotional health and well being.

This is MY journey and it's time to move on. I will never forget my JUDDD BUDDDS!

I wish you all continued success in your quest for weight loss.

[Civil69]

Originally Posted by calichris

Yes, 1000-1200 calories, especially with exercise, is low. You don't have to hit the up day calories, but if you don't get pretty close (within 300 calories might be a good guideline?) you miss out on the rotation calorie spread that is meant to keep your metabolism up ....and make this the fun diet. It could also be hard to stick to long term. It's counterintuitive right now, but adding calories on up days should help you lose faster. At this point (6 months of JUDDD), I have the opposite problem (would like more up day calories)!

I just noticed that your current weight is 135? If so, your up day calories sound high? If you're comfortable posting your height and age we'd be happy to help with the calories, or try the site again to double check.

I am 5'4 and in a few week will be 44. I used the johnson site calculator to determine my numbers. The other inputs are 20% and 3-5 days per week moderate exercise

C

You are correct my numbers are off....should be 1796/359

[DeeOne]

Ended Jan @ 234.2lbs ~~ Febuary Goal <228lbs:~~~ Mon Weds Fri DD's <500 cals Tues Thurs Sun UD's 1800 cals Sat ID 900 - 1150 cals. ~~~Weigh ins after DDs only.~~~

FEB
02 ~~~ 233.2
05 ~~~ 232

[melanie09]

Last two January weights were 188.6 after UD and 187.6 after DD.

2/1 ~ 189.4 ~ MD ~ ??? ~ Net ???? ~ Bit of a bounce from yesterday's weight...
2/2 ~ 190.0 ~ UD ~ 2000'ish? ~ Net ??? ~ Yesterday turned into a mid day when I had some chicken and rice at dinner when I was already done for the day, today is a new day!
2/3 ~ 189.8 ~ DD ~ 411 ~ Net -1872 ~ I'd saved about 1000 calories yesterday for going out to eat, ended up being chinese, ate alot, so who knows what my numbers were.. Today is a Coffee w/ HWC DD!
2/4 ~ 188.0 ~ UD ~ 2185 ~ Net -674 ~ Total Body Workout
2/5 ~ 190.0 ~ DD ~ ??? ~ Net ???? ~ Hoping I wouldn't bounce that high...

[Flutter]

1/31 DD: 163 236
2/1 UD: 162 1570
2/2 DD: 163 250
2/3 UD: 163 1850
2/4 DD: 166 323
2/5 UD: 166

[Librarygirl]

It's recommended that you use the calorie number for "little or no exercise", unless you are an athlete or training for a marathon. It's up to you, of course, but since you are having trouble eating up to your numbers, the calculation for your age/weight/height at no exercise is 1604/321. Hope that helps!

ETA: You said you are able to get to 1200, so if you can get up to 1300-1400 on UDs, you should be fine. All you would need is one chocolate bar, or a bowl of ice cream, glass of wine, glass of pepsi....FUN! If you are LC, a fat bomb, heavy whipping cream with coffee, bacon...

[Flossyliz]

Originally Posted by calichris

Yes, 1000-1200 calories, especially with exercise, is low. You don't have to hit the up day calories, but if you don't get pretty close (within 300 calories might be a good guideline?) you miss out on the rotation calorie spread that is meant to keep your metabolism up ....and make this the fun diet. It could also be hard to stick to long term. It's counterintuitive right now, but adding calories on up days should help you lose faster.

Civil, it's important to eat up to the UD calories so your body doesn't go into starvation mode. Because you'll average a calorie deficit over the week, it's important to eat well on UDs. If you're low carb, you can boost the cals without bulk by introducing healthy fats like butter, cream and coconut oil. Nuts and oily fish are good too.

[Flossyliz]

Originally Posted by Hopefulsweigh

JUDDD BUDDDS

After 9.5 months and 9.5 pounds later - it is time for me to say goodbye.

This is not working me. I should have listened to my body many, many months ago. As someone with relatively little to lose I have found JUDDD detrimental to my emotional health and well being.

This is MY journey and it's time to move on. I will never forget my JUDDD BUDDDS!

I wish you all continued success in your quest for weight loss.

Hope, I've seen you struggling and you've always stayed so upbeat. I'm really sorry this didn't work out for you. I hope you soon find something that does. Please come back and let us know how you're doing.

[Sammyann]

Started at 146.5. -3.5lbs in Dec, -6lbs in Jan. Started 5:2 experiment 1/28 @ 137.0. Goal: maintain or loose a few more.

2/1----UD---137.0 Same as my starting 5:2 experiment weight
2/2----UD---137.5
2/3----UD---137.0
2/4----DD---138.5 I don't like that big of a bounce.
2/5----UD---137.0 maintaining perfectly

I'm thinking of maybe alternating 5:2 with some 4:3 weeks to drop a couple more lbs.

Hope, good luck with your journey. We will miss you.

[Civil69]

Ohhh I forgot about that nasty starvation mode....definately want to avoid that. I don't want this to be all for not .... I guess retraining the brain is in order...I am so used to eating "only when hungry" and because I have dietary challenges (Celiac) I have grown to be hyper vigilant on what I eat.

C

[Flossyliz]

Hello Deborah. You're off to a great start and I'd have called a rise of a mere 1.4 lb during an illness junk food crisis a brilliant result! Many of us bounce more than that after normal UDs.

Well done JD. Enjoy the banquets and just fit in a good DD whenever you can.

Alison don't worry, the scales don't give a true picture of what's happening!

Vanilla that's an amazing result! I'm sure most of it will be water.


Ended Jan @ 130
Goal for Feb = 126

01/02 - U - 130.8
02-04 - U - DNW
04/02 - D - 133.8
05/02 - U - 131.6 - Some of the weekend gone!

[KeirasMom]

February goal: Maintain between 160-165 doing 5:2

Ended January at 164.6

02/01 - 162.2 - UD - 1782
02/02 - 163.2 - UD - 1781
02/03 - 164.2 - UD - 1736
02/04 - 164.0 - UD - 1750 (-435 Zumba) 1315 Net
02/05 - 164.4 - DD - >500

I did 4 UDs in a row to change my 5:2 fasting days. I also am having pretty bad pain in my shoulder, swollen fingers from my Raynaud's/chilblains, and I exercised last night for the first time in a week. I'm pretty pleased with today's weigh-in!

Hope, do what's best for you. Pop in and visit as you're able.

Civil, you've been given good advice. I personally try to eat every one of my UD calories and rarely have over 100 calories to spare on an UD. Last night I had extra calories, so I had wine and a banana with almond butter.