Questions re: JUDDD

SadieJack · 02-02-2013, 02:57 PM

Hi... let me begin by saying that I did the LC thing back when it was the "craze" 2003ish and I lost. But, I have gained it all back plus. I was starting to go back on the LC thing again this summer and I was hit with 4 things in a row: my cat of 18 years died, then my mother died, then my grandmother died the very next day and then my brother ALMOST died (big heart attack). Dieting was the least of my concerns at this time. I could barely function for some time. Anyway I started LC again Jan 1 and I cannot stay with it. I need more variety...and eating meat now seems to not agree with me too much.

So, I am thinking of JUDDD. My questions are:

Can you drink alcohol on your up days?
Can you eat ANYTHING on your up days?
Can you eat meals like lean cuisine on your down days?

Thanks!

mom23kids · 02-02-2013, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SadieJack

Hi... let me begin by saying that I did the LC thing back when it was the "craze" 2003ish and I lost. But, I have gained it all back plus. I was starting to go back on the LC thing again this summer and I was hit with 4 things in a row: my cat of 18 years died, then my mother died, then my grandmother died the very next day and then my brother ALMOST died (big heart attack). Dieting was the least of my concerns at this time. I could barely function for some time. Anyway I started LC again Jan 1 and I cannot stay with it. I need more variety...and eating meat now seems to not agree with me too much.

So, I am thinking of JUDDD. My questions are:

Can you drink alcohol on your up days?
Can you eat ANYTHING on your up days?
Can you eat meals like lean cuisine on your down days?

Thanks!

First of all

for everything you've been through over the past few months.

And the answer to your questions is yes, yes and yes

I'm big on LCs and WW entrees right now, even on my UDs. During the day it's just me and my 4 yr old son and he usually has a sandwich or mac n cheese for lunch. Throwing an entree in the microwave is just really convenient for me for lunch. And there's some really good flavored ones out there! I've found several varieties in the 2-300 calorie range for DDs and then I have higher 3-400 calorie ones on my UDs

Eventually I'll get bored with them and move on to something else, but for now they're working out great

Carly · 02-02-2013, 03:21 PM

Sending

And just confirming the yes, yes, yes!

SadieJack · 02-02-2013, 03:52 PM

EXCELLENT!!! I think this may work! Thanks for the hugs and encouragement!!

Carly · 02-02-2013, 03:53 PM

Love your cat by the way

We have 5!

Yennie · 02-02-2013, 04:04 PM

SJ!
I'm so sorry for all the hardship you've experienced in the last little bit.

You've already mostly gotten the answers but I'll 2nd them - yes, yes and yes. Having switched from Atkins myself (and also having lost quite a bit back in 2004-ish, but gained it all back plus some), I can understand that its hard to wrap your head around the fact that you can eat anything you want and still loose! But its true.
There are some JBs who stick to LC even on JUDDD, some who do LC only on DDs, there are all sorts of ways to make this work for you.
And yes you can eat all your calories in chocolate cake if you want! (I asked that when I first joined.) Although, you'll probably find yourself gravitating towards healthier choices...last night I had a piece of cake for dinner - and my stomach hurt so bad from the junk food. I was actually happy for my DD today because that cake was not a good choice.
Take care of yourself, and your brother. And welcome again!!

gotitnow · 02-02-2013, 06:46 PM

Sending more hugs your way.

This is a wonderful caring place to be. I hope you will find it theraputic to have a new focus.

Many of us have found it to be the most "doable-for-life" plan ever.

Please take it slow and easy, and may you have a successful pleasant journey. I think you will love it here!

Phyl

gotsomeold · 02-03-2013, 03:54 AM

I am so sorry your life became such a nightmare!

SadieJack · 02-03-2013, 04:49 AM

Such very kind and compassionate people here! Thank you all so much for the kind words. I did not use this forum (not sure if it even existed in 2003) the first time I did LC. I wish I had!!

My avatar is my new kitty Sadie. I got her and her brother Jack and they are just little love bugs. A ray of sunshine for sure!

Sammyann · 02-03-2013, 04:51 AM

and

for all you've been through.

I hope JUDDD works great for you and you

it. You can eat anything you want on either day as long as it fits into your calories.

SadieJack · 02-03-2013, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammyann

and

for all you've been through.

I hope JUDDD works great for you and you

it. You can eat anything you want on either day as long as it fits into your calories.

Thanks! The thought of eating "whatever I want" is liberating!! Frankly, I cannot remember the last time I had this mind-set. I have been dieting in some form since I was 12 years old!!

LoCarbGal · 02-07-2013, 08:54 AM

and more

! I'm so sorry for all your losses, and I hope you brother is recovered/ing well.

You'll really enjoy JUDDD for the flexibility it offers. Keep posting!

Kissa · 02-07-2013, 09:17 AM

My, that was a really tough time you had to go through. No wonder dieting was tha last thing on your mind.

I hope the new Kitties are helping, how could they not?

And I know that you are already enjoying JUDDD.

02-02-2013, 02:57 PM	#1
SadieJack Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 97 Gallery: SadieJack WOE: LC Start Date: Feb 2013	Questions re: JUDDD Hi... let me begin by saying that I did the LC thing back when it was the "craze" 2003ish and I lost. But, I have gained it all back plus. I was starting to go back on the LC thing again this summer and I was hit with 4 things in a row: my cat of 18 years died, then my mother died, then my grandmother died the very next day and then my brother ALMOST died (big heart attack). Dieting was the least of my concerns at this time. I could barely function for some time. Anyway I started LC again Jan 1 and I cannot stay with it. I need more variety...and eating meat now seems to not agree with me too much. So, I am thinking of JUDDD. My questions are: Can you drink alcohol on your up days? Can you eat ANYTHING on your up days? Can you eat meals like lean cuisine on your down days? Thanks!

02-02-2013, 04:04 PM	#6
Yennie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 979 Gallery: Yennie Stats: 5'2" 34yo 199/sig/130 ~*~ 5# until no longer obese WOE: A.I. 1/1-1/20; JUDDD 1/21/13, Potatoes as needed Start Date: 2013 is the year of the weight loss!	SJ! I'm so sorry for all the hardship you've experienced in the last little bit. You've already mostly gotten the answers but I'll 2nd them - yes, yes and yes. Having switched from Atkins myself (and also having lost quite a bit back in 2004-ish, but gained it all back plus some), I can understand that its hard to wrap your head around the fact that you can eat anything you want and still loose! But its true. There are some JBs who stick to LC even on JUDDD, some who do LC only on DDs, there are all sorts of ways to make this work for you. And yes you can eat all your calories in chocolate cake if you want! (I asked that when I first joined.) Although, you'll probably find yourself gravitating towards healthier choices...last night I had a piece of cake for dinner - and my stomach hurt so bad from the junk food. I was actually happy for my DD today because that cake was not a good choice. Take care of yourself, and your brother. And welcome again!! __________________ ***************************************** 15-Feb-2013: down 10# & 10.5"; 31-Mar-2013: down 20.9# and 17.5"; 15-May-2013: down 30# & 23" Next big goal: 163.5# (total loss of 35.5#) by 1-June-2013 = BMI 29.9 & no longer "obese" for the first time since 2009. My Potato Hacking Journal All I ask is that you lead an evidence-based life.

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02-02-2013, 03:21 PM	#3
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,152 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)	Sending And just confirming the yes, yes, yes!

02-02-2013, 03:52 PM	#4
SadieJack Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 97 Gallery: SadieJack WOE: LC Start Date: Feb 2013	EXCELLENT!!! I think this may work! Thanks for the hugs and encouragement!!

02-02-2013, 03:53 PM	#5
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,152 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)	Love your cat by the way We have 5!

02-02-2013, 06:46 PM	#7
gotitnow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 814 Gallery: gotitnow WOE: JUDDD	Sending more hugs your way. This is a wonderful caring place to be. I hope you will find it theraputic to have a new focus. Many of us have found it to be the most "doable-for-life" plan ever. Please take it slow and easy, and may you have a successful pleasant journey. I think you will love it here! Phyl

02-03-2013, 03:54 AM	#8
gotsomeold Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Asheville, NC / Marietta, Ga Posts: 3,287 Gallery: gotsomeold Stats: 175/127.6/GOAL at 128, size six fits! 5'4, 60yo WOE: JUDDD, PHD Start Date: LC/EFGT - 9/15/11, JUDDD - 1/1/12	I am so sorry your life became such a nightmare!

02-03-2013, 04:49 AM	#9
SadieJack Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 97 Gallery: SadieJack WOE: LC Start Date: Feb 2013	Such very kind and compassionate people here! Thank you all so much for the kind words. I did not use this forum (not sure if it even existed in 2003) the first time I did LC. I wish I had!! My avatar is my new kitty Sadie. I got her and her brother Jack and they are just little love bugs. A ray of sunshine for sure!

02-03-2013, 04:51 AM	#10
Sammyann Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: midwest Posts: 539 Gallery: Sammyann Stats: 162/137.0/maintain 135-139 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: March 2012 re-start Dec. 2012	and for all you've been through. I hope JUDDD works great for you and you it. You can eat anything you want on either day as long as it fits into your calories.

02-07-2013, 08:54 AM	#12
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,830 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	and more ! I'm so sorry for all your losses, and I hope you brother is recovered/ing well. You'll really enjoy JUDDD for the flexibility it offers. Keep posting!

02-07-2013, 09:17 AM	#13
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	My, that was a really tough time you had to go through. No wonder dieting was tha last thing on your mind. I hope the new Kitties are helping, how could they not? And I know that you are already enjoying JUDDD.