traineo - Johnson Up Day Down Day Diet

Reply by Fat2 Fit

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:10:18 +0000

I am now doing a low carb version of calorie cycling, though I am not taking my calories as low as most of you here. I got this idea from Tom Venuto's BFFM, so I decided to surf around the net for more info on calorie cycling. I have found it to be effective even w/o taking calories down to 1/4 of maintenance. I am a man about 6' tall and weighing 321 lbs. I was about 390 when I started losing weight, but having stalled on regular calorie counting, I had to switch to low carbs....

Reply by Jackie Parmly

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:52:20 +0000

Welcome! I am new to these forums as well, but have been on and off another great site for sometime. I love JUDDD and would never go another route again. For anyone interested, check out www.sparkpeople.com Its a free diet website, I can't brag on it enough, I am part of a JUDDD team, and we have a balst with each other. Look me up XENCHANTX...

Reply by lisa van zevern

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:32:27 +0000

Hey Everyone! I just came across the judddd in the forums. I need to go from a 14 to an 8 by mid May. If I combined this diet with daily traing for a 12k, is it a realistic goal? Or should I go with what I know works- low carb? Thanks for any input!

Reply by suesue t

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:05:12 +0000

Hi Jackie, Welcome, join the JUDD group - there are lots of great threads over there. This thread can be a bit cumbersome - but a great welcoming start!!

Reply by Jackie Parmly

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:35:10 +0000

Hello everyone, just joined this site, looking to keep in touch with others doing JUDDD. Still learning my way around, but look forward to chatting with you.

Reply by Beth N.

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:23:56 +0000

Jessica, I see you've been trying this for about a month. How do you feel about it so far?

Reply by Jessica H.

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:43:49 +0000

Hi everyone! I learned about two GREAT things today - Johnson's Upday/Downday Diet AND Traineo.com, and I'm PSYCHED about both!! I've been reading about everyone's experiences with this diet plan for the last few hours and I can't wait to try it! My best friend Angela and I are both trying to lose weight, and we've been struggling together for the last year with no positive results. I'm somewhat apprehensive though because this idea sounds almost too good to ...

Reply by Beth N.

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:46:50 +0000

Quoting: suesueMy guess is when the book comes out it will get "hot" again. Come join us in the group!!! I think you're right, Suesue!

Reply by Beth N.

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:45:40 +0000

Hi, there, Amy! You will definitely find some like-minded people here. Check out the JUDDDD group--tons of threads! Welcome and good luck to you!

Reply by amy land

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:25:08 +0000

Thought I'd introduce myself. Stumbled upon this plan and started this past Friday. I did a down day on Friday and two up days over the weekend a down day Monday and an Up day today. I'd like to lose 10 lbs and I'm also very interested in the health benefits of this diet. Its hard to tell by I think I've lost 2 lbs so far (weighing after a down day). I'm a real foodie and definitely an all or nothing person...so I like the idea of being very strict for one day and t...

Reply by Donia E

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:38:47 +0000

Well, I've been reading for 2 days and I think I'm convinced! I've been watching my calories on and off since February and I'm down a total of 26 pounds. That's with having a hysterectomy in June and gaining back 14 pounds that I had previously lost. On November 6th, I started a prescription appetite suppressant and a dr recommended 1000 calorie a day diet. I lost 12 pounds the first week and 3 pounds the second. I have maintained this week...Thanksgiving weekend di...

Reply by clodhopr f

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:12 +0000

Ali, The key is that you are tricking your metabolism. Let's say that prior to starting this you consumed 2000 calories a day. Your body got used to that and your metabolism burns accordingly. On any other type of diet we are encouraged to begin restricting calories and keep them restricted. It will work for awhile, but the body will soon say "hey, wait a minute! I have not been getting 2000 a day, so I need to slow down and store more because I must be starving". On the Judddd, ...

Reply by Ali C

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:16:46 +0000

Hey I've been thinking of doing JUDDDD for a bit, but I'm really worried about the Up day, because after a day of eating little more than nothing, it would feel like a waste to me if I ate 2000+ calories. How did you guys find it at first, jumping from high/low? Thanks

Reply by suesue t

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:28:10 +0000

I think that many of us post within the Johnson Up Day Down Day diet group. It is under a flower icon of groups you can join. The threads are more specific and not as cumbersome. This has always been a great thread for newbies who are googling the Johnson Diet. My guess is when the book comes out it will get "hot" again. Come join us in the group!!!...

Reply by Denise Saucier

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:55:35 +0000

does no one post here anymore?

Reply by Beth N.

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:14:37 +0000

Quoting: jjlYou wait a long time between meals, and then, when you're ravenously hungry, you wipe out an entire buffet line. This guarantees that you'll get a larger surge of the hormone insulin than you ordinarily would. That means more fat storage. Hmm, I think for me, the largest consumption of calories has occurred on up days when I start off with starchy foods at breakfast--it seems to keep me wanting more starchy food all day, at frequent intervals. I haven't not...

Reply by Beth N.

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:02:00 +0000

Quoting: MinuBottom line for me is, if something works, feels good and results in healthy reports, what the hell Yes--it's hard to argue with success!

Reply by JJ L

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:55:44 +0000

Thanks for the info Caribbean Breeze!

Reply by Minu ~

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:31:44 +0000

Quoting: nicholmanI don't necessarily think that the recommended "daily allowances" have to come between when we wake up and when we go to sleep each day... Which is illustrated by systems like "The Warrier Diet", for example. Bottom line for me is, if something works, feels good and results in healthy reports, what the hell....

Reply by Minu ~

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:29:39 +0000

Will do, and remember that it IS possible to continue with the 5-6 small meal-deal, it's just a matter of shrinking them on those down days. That's basically how I first handled it. Now I usually only have 3 meals/day, simply 'cause I've gotten used to it, it's less of a PITA--and it hasn't hurt the losing, so boom. At the very least, it's neat to try it for a week, just to see things happen. I remember my first week trying it, I lost 4.85 pounds, and...

Reply by Dave Nicholson

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:19:47 +0000

Interesting - this means more to me coming from someone who's knowledge I've come to respect from all of the posts I've seen... (not disparaging anyone else's knowledge, I've just read a lot of what Minu has to say!) I don't necessarily think that the recommended "daily allowances" have to come between when we wake up and when we go to sleep each day, as this could probably be easily spread over a few days (and if you eat 4000 calories in three days an...

Reply by Minu ~

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:12:25 +0000

I practice this way of eating, Dave, (though not religiously, as I like to mix things up with the calorie-cycling when needed), and it's indeed helped me shed a number of inches off of the ole waistline, and of course everywhere. I've only recently returned to resistance training, so I can't comment yet on that. ...

Reply by Dave Nicholson

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:45:25 +0000

has anyone on this diet been tracking body fat % or been doing resistance training?

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:59:26 +0000

Hi JJL, That has not been the case for me and I'm going out on a limb here and say for most of those on Juddd it hasn't either. In fact, I find that on an UD I'm not as hungry as one would think. Now, admittedly I think I had a plateau for several weeks because I think I was eating too many calories, BUT, that is not the same as being ravenously hungry and pigging out. I think my choices were too high calorie because the quantity of food was not alot. I hope that makes sens...

Reply by JJ L

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:36:08 +0000

This diet is very intriguing and reading how much success people are having on this is reassuring. I was wondering though, on this thread here: *** The Skinny On Fat http://www.traineo.com/8_2777_0.html I saw this comment: You wait a long time between meals, and then, when you're ravenously hungry, you wipe out an entire buffet line. This guarantees that you'll get a larger surge of the hormone insulin than you ordinarily would. That means more fat storage. *** Ha...

Reply by Beth N.

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:21:08 +0000

Quoting: suesueThey wanted to go where I could.... so we went to SUBWAY. It has a way of working out. Their vegetarian sub is pretty reasonable, calorie-wise. Or, can't you also order up a salad there? That was SO supportive and nice of your co-workers to take your needs into consideration. I'll bet some of them would like to slim down, too, and probably enjoyed the chance to eat somewhere they could dine with fewer calories....

Reply by Beth N.

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:49:15 +0000

Quoting: blj60I have been reading all your posts for an hour now-- this is a wonderful resource for ideas and encouragement to make the diet work! Welcome, BL! You mentioned that you feel your eating out obligations will make it hard to stay with JUDDDD. Consider what you would have done on some other diet. If your meeting falls on an up day, eat normally and enjoy. If you have a meeting that falls on a down day, order a salad with the low-calorie veggies (skip the cheese, olives, crout...

Reply by suesue t

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:31:36 +0000

Quoting: blj60They are not on set days, so I can't plan my up days or down days in advance Maybe you should look at the week differently and pick 3 dd (not back to back you know you can do) . If you do two updays together that is O.K. Now that I have a lost 25 pounds and am 10 pounds from goal, I will even do 3 updays, but then I make sure I follow with dd/ud/dd/ud. Like Minu said, you may just have to get through some of those on a dd. I have done restaurants now a couple of times on d...

Reply by Minu ~

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:31:25 +0000

Hi, BL, if you have some iron-clad-will, you could always handle those meetings with a, "I ate already", or with a, "Diet..." followed by a knowing look, insinuating silence. Either that or just start when you want and hope for the best in scheduling. I have found that more often than not, the dinner parties I'm invited to fall on up days. Guess I'm lucky... Welcome to traineo, Minu...

Reply by BL Jones

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:06:52 +0000

Hi, all-- I am considering going on the JUDDD plan because it really appeals to me, but I am hesitating because of my schedule. I have a job that involves one or two breakfast-lunch-dinner meetings each week. They are not on set days, so I can't plan my up days or down days in advance. I am concerned that if I have to start hedging the routine right from the start to accommodate my business functions, I'll be setting myself up for failure. Anyone faced a similar situation? BL ps-...

Reply by Dyan Buffa

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:14:16 +0000

Quoting: baniemanHi, Dyan. What does 20/4 mean? Sorry to be dense . . . Congratulations on losing 46 pounds this year! Awesome!!! Hi Beth. The 20/4 is 20 hours fasting and 4 hours feeding in a 24 hour period. I could actually do 23/1.... I only really eat one large meal. Well I still have 29 more pounds to go, but I have finally seen the light and feel good about reaching my goal and keeping it off. Thanks for the praise. Dyan...

Reply by Beth N.

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:03:00 +0000

Quoting: lunaarI've lost 8 pounds my first week JUDDing. FANTASTIC, Maureen! I'm really proud of your hard work. (You're right, the first week of a diet is often a weight-loss honeymoon, isn't it?) The cool thing is, you had to diet only half the time.

Reply by Beth N.

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:01:25 +0000

Quoting: dyanbuffaHi.... I wandered in while doing a google search on intermittent fasting. I have been doing the intermittent fasting (20/4) since February 2007 at 206lbs. I am now at 160lbs. This is the perfect lifestyle for me. I eat healthier... get in a hour walk every evening.... don't have to count calories.... can see myself doing it for a lifetime. Hi, Dyan. What does 20/4 mean? Sorry to be dense . . . Congratulations on losing 46 pounds this year! Awesome!!!...

Reply by Dyan Buffa

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:03:51 +0000

Hi.... I wandered in while doing a google search on intermittent fasting. I have been doing the intermittent fasting (20/4) since February 2007 at 206lbs. I am now at 160lbs. This is the perfect lifestyle for me. I eat healthier... get in a hour walk every evening.... don't have to count calories.... can see myself doing it for a lifetime. My plan is to get to 131lbs and I can see myself doing this without any problem. I couldn't say that with any other diet I have tried and a...

Reply by suesue t

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:09:24 +0000

Hi Mideala, Well I don't know how long term you are looking for - I have been at it since 1/07 and lost 25 pounds. There are quite a few in my same camp. The most important thing is that I didn't do the program for several vacations and could always jump right back in......... More than losing the weight - I am keeping it off!!!! I really think it is a great program and seems to be working for many. If you decide to give it a try, I encourage you to join the JUDD group. There is a...

Reply by Mikaela K

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:00:13 +0000

I actually don't have a problem sticking to 1500 calories a day...and if I go over, I take it out of the next day... I'd love to try the JUDDD diet, as I greatly miss ice-cream, but I'd like to wait for a while to see if people get long-term results or not.

Reply by Maureen M

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:04:12 +0000

I've lost 8 pounds my first week JUDDing. I also did three days of TaeBo. This is great! I love diets the first week lol, they always work

Reply by margareta carson

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:37:54 +0000

What is the 5 F eating plan? Thanks, margareta

Reply by Minu ~

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 18:59:04 +0000

All the best, Rachel. I'm sure JUDDD will be just the trick to help you reach your final destination. Minu

Reply by Rachel Thomae

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:45:48 +0000

P.S. I am going to do JUDDDD within my window. I think it will be most effective that way. I am in a 12-5 window on most days.

Reply by Rachel Thomae

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:43:00 +0000

Hi all! I'm new to JUDDDD. Had my first UP day yesterday and will experience my first down day today. I've been doing Fast-5 for about a month and was initially pleased with my results...however, I am very close to my (five or six pounds away) and need something to shake up my results. So, I'm committing to a month of JUDDDD to see what happens. Rachel...

Reply by Minu ~

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:44:18 +0000

"The Warrier Diet", is similar in a basic way to "F5", (which is eating only within a strict 5 hour window each day--with NO snacking outside of that timeframe). I've lost weight F5-ing, and fat, NOT muscle, and I have no doubt that The Warrior Diet works as well. I have read that it's even more effective with no foods eaten until that main meal, which is more doable for folks not into weight training. It's worth giving either a shot, as I find the freed...

Reply by Dean Grimshawe

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:10:59 +0000

Some of what you are saying sounds similar to the warrior diet written by ori hofmekler. The basic concept is too eat raw food (He calls it live food) all day with just water, and consume one actual meal a day. In that meal you consume veggies first, then your protein, then your carbs. You stop eating carbs when you start to fell thirsty and that is that. There are no limits to calories, so it isn't uncommon for people on this diet to exceed 3000 calories in one meal, just stop when y...

Reply by suesue t

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:32:59 +0000

Quoting: cherylzI just can't seem to eat right at night! Cheryl, I have the same problem and at first I thought JUDD would just intensify this tendency as an up day would be coming to an end and the thought of facing a dd tomorrow. I have definitely had some blow-out nights during my journey of JUDDing ( since 1/07 and lost 25 lbs). They are getting fewer and fewer. Now I find myself still wanting to eat at night but reaching for fruit and nuts. I know I consume 70% of my calories on b...

Reply by cheryl zimmer

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:48:15 +0000

this is good to hear!! I am not doing too well. I just can't seem to eat right at night!! I do fine all day-on my DDs but then at night, i want to eat!!! Today was an UD. I feel like I ate too much so i am going to try not to eat anymore tonight and FRI and SAT i am going to make DDs so that Sunday i can eat a little more. At least that is my plan!!! UGH I am afraid this gives me too much freedom!!...

Reply by Marie D.

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:43:44 +0000

Try asking for something with just meat and veggies. Stay away from the breads and desserts. Remember portion sizes and take some home with you for another day. Drink lots of water, esp. before you eat. That way if you think you've eaten too much, it will be mostly water. Try not eating until you go out and then do the above, making it a medium day, that way you're not too far out...Good Luck...Come visit us over at "Friends of Dr. Johnson" team on spark people. We post our D...

Reply by Maureen M

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:00:13 +0000

I'm not sure I believe it but I've lost 5 pounds already...still, I will be focusing on keeping my expectations of weight loss at a reasonable pace. Too often, I get annoyed with a new plan when loss isn't happening quickly enough and jump ship prematurely. So far, I'm very happy with the plan indeed. I'm a little concerned about how weekends are going to go on a down day however, especially when I'm usually eating out at nice restaurants with my boyfriend. ...

Reply by Jem M

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:49:44 +0000

For those worried about lean/muscle loss on Juddd: This was posted by a moderator on the Judddd site in response to a query about the above: Activation of SIRT1 turns off the gene PPAR-gamma which allows fat storage producing a net reduction in body fat. Various studies of intermittent fasting show trend toward greater lean body mass (see article). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed &Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17413096&ordinalp os=16&itool=EntrezSy...

Reply by Jem M

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:50:24 +0000

Quoting: lunaarhow much they themselves have lost? The Up days are kind of scary. I'm at the 20-25% range and eating 730 calories on the down days 3660 calories on the up days Hi Maureen, and welcome! You've come to the right place for support and advice - it's great. I've lost 26lbs in six months on this and have 23 to go to reach goal. Don't worry about your up days at the start, it really isn't neccessary. You don't HAVE to eat all those. Just eat u...

Reply by joe kennedy

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:49:48 +0000

It's all about your adverage calorie intake. The down days aren't nearly as hard as you would expect. The up days are harder for me. I just can't be left to eat whatever I want. I would go over 4000 calories with ease. I still need to count calories and watch my sweet treats on my up days. I only weigh myself once a week to avoid the mental roller-coaster. Just use your weekly weightloss as a guide. If you are losing between 1 and 2 pounds per week your up-day down-day adverage is...

Reply by Maureen M

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:43:41 +0000

Hello friends, I'm new to Traineo and I've just started the JUDD diet. Going suddenly to a hard core 1200-1500 calorie diet was so difficult for me and I hope that the days will go by easier with this diet since I can always look forward to the Up days Would someone please let me know how much they've heard of people losing while on this new plan? Or how much they themselves have lost? I'm hoping this will keep me motivated knowing that its possible to actually ...

Reply by Beth N.

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:08:34 +0000

Quoting: suesueSo....... I told myself in the last few years of my mother's lives that I would not ruin my life by always seeking the next diet fix! I would enjoy food ..... try to just eat in moderation, exercise more blah, blah, blah. After gaining 40 pounds of that method, I stumbled across the JUDD article and the rest is history. That whole "moderation" thing is hard, isn't it. You just never know if you're doing it right. JUDDDD at least gives us a framework ...

Reply by suesue t

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:50:31 +0000

Quoting: Frankie2Does your father ever to two down days in a row? Quoting: baniemanHow did he decided to do the 3 day thing? You know, I think it just fell into place. I just remember my mom and dad's discussion on Sunday about meals and my dad saying things like "tomorrow I can come home for lunch so I want to make it a diet day....... or I have a lunch at the hospital so there goes that diet day....." Those are the kinds of things I remember. I do remember if it was a "di...

Reply by Beth N.

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:01:08 +0000

Quoting: suesueWhen I went to my dad's wedding and everyone commented on my weight loss - I said "well, I went on our tried and true family plan - eat less, move more!" That's marvelous--what a boost for you to hear that positive feedback! You're doing really well, and we're all proud of you! ...

Reply by Beth N.

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:59:43 +0000

Quoting: suesueHe is 80 years old - healthy as can be.... runs, bikes, in the winter skiies every day, golfs, travels, etc. etc. In fact, he just got married!!! All my life I watched him select about 3 "diet days" a week to limit calories. The rest of the time he ate whatever he wanted - especially on the weekends. He gets annual physicals and checks out like a 60 year old!!! This is such an intersting anecdote. Thanks for sharing it! How did he decided to do the 3 day thing?...

Reply by Beth N.

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:57:41 +0000

Quoting: wayofthewarriorIn light of this I would recommend that participants pay close attention to their antioxidants, typically Vit C to keep their artery walls in good condition. Interestingly enough, there is some science showing that alternate day calorie restriction brings about similar (and greater) health benefits than just consuming antioxidants. According to Dr. Johnson, it doesn't even particuarly matter where the food calories come from, as long as the up/down pattern is fol...

Reply by Lisa Frank

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:32:00 +0000

Quoting: suesueAll my life I watched him select about 3 "diet days" a week You know, that's a really good idea, just to figure out what's going to work best week by week. Then you won't have any preconceived notions to get hung up on. For example, my husband and I are taking my mother-in-law out to dinner on Friday, which ordinarily would be a down day. When I realized that, I then also realized that I had better make Saturday a down day to avoid three up days in ...

Reply by suesue t

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:58:57 +0000

Quoting: wayofthewarriorlong term effects on the stress factor The only long term evidence I have that JUDD really works is my 80 year old dad. ( now my fellow JUDDers will yawn because I bring him up a lot LOL). He really has been JUDDing his entire life. ( He is also a medical doctor). He is 80 years old - healthy as can be.... runs, bikes, in the winter skiies every day, golfs, travels, etc. etc. In fact, he just got married!!! All my life I watched him select about 3 "diet days" ...

Reply by Dean Grimshawe

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:53:00 +0000

In fact my only concern would be the long term effects on the stress factor. To cut a long story short your body goes into a state of stress when consuming too much sugar and the constant constricting/dilating of the arteries could lead to damage of the arterial walls, which in turn could lead to a bad heart. I won't go into loads of detail about how that happens but the stress on the arteries does carry a potential risk. In light of this I would recommend that participants pay close a...

Reply by Beth N.

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:05:45 +0000

Quoting: wayofthewarriorIt's just horses for courses. Body builders use this technique to cut up for the last 12 weeks or less prior to competition. They couldn't achieve the physiques, goals and aspirations they have by doing this all year round. Same with performance athletes looking to peak at a given point. However, for someone who doesn't have these aspirations and is looking for a way to control their weight while going about their daily business, then why wouldn't ...

Reply by Dean Grimshawe

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:01:50 +0000

Hi Beth, I can definitely understand why this could be a long term diet, and yes I would be interested in looking up the group you mentioned and checking out the science. However, the reason I made the comment that I did was because like many people I train in cycles and am constantly reviewing my goals and plan of attack. Certain cycles will not benefit from me eating in this fashion, and yes I have tried most diets out there as each of them has an application for someone at some point i...

Reply by Beth N.

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:52:21 +0000

Hi, Dean! Are you trying the diet yourself, or just commenting? If you're interested in science at all, you might like to join the JUDDDD group and check out the "science stuff" thread--some great links to research carried out on the very topic you raise, i.e., the long-term lifestyle effects of alternate-day calorie restriction. There are some excellent benefits!...

Reply by Dean Grimshawe

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:16:28 +0000

This diet isn't that new at all, and yes there are many reasons why it should work absolutely fine. Bodybuillders frequently carb cycle when cutting their bodies up for competition. Again this involves consuming excess one day (to speed up metabolism), then slashing calories another day to cash in on the increased metabolism and burn fat. By removing all routine from the diet, the body doesn't know whether it is coming or going and becomes operationally active getting it fighting fi...

Reply by Beth N.

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:27:25 +0000

Welcome, Barbara! Very glad you could join the group and, wow! 4.5 pounds is fantastic! Hooray for you!!!!

Reply by Barbara Reilly

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:11:04 +0000

Thanks Lisa and SueSue for your replies. This helps a lot.

Reply by suesue t

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:33:46 +0000

Hi Barb, Welcome! You have the basics down! Doing the shake is very successful for many. I have really tried to stay to the upday/downday cycle when I am really in the groove. However, many are doing 2 up days in a row and establishing a predetermined plan for example M/W/F/ - down and the rest up or whatever. When I did do the 2 updays in a row, I did notice a small slowing in my weight loss. For me, it is all in my head one day I eat - one day I don't. I have had to make adjustments to a...

Reply by Lisa Frank

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:33:28 +0000

Hi Barb, and welcome! You don't have to eat 2016 calories, especially if you don't feel like eating that much. You can regard that number as an amount not to exceed, but certainly, eating more than you want to on up days seems like the "intentional overeating" that Dr. Johnson advises against. As long as you're eating a reasonable amount on your up days and sticking to the calorie target on down days, you should lose weight. Eating too much on the up days, however,...

Reply by Barbara Reilly

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:52:39 +0000

Dear Judddd friends, I am new to this diet. I am on my DD #3. I have lost 4.5 lbs. This is like the answer I've been looking for. I just have a couple of questions. On my up day I can have 2016 calories. The plan says to not worry about these calories but if I don't eat enough it could stop weight loss and if I eat too much it could cause weight gain. What do you suggest? Keep right to the 2016? I have found that I can stick right to the DD 500 calories. I found a shake ...

Reply by Beth N.

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:35:48 +0000

I love the JUDDDD buddies group right here on traineo. You are so supportive, and that's fantastic. I really enjoy getting feedback, ideas and help here. Before I started with traineo, I had purchased some software online from calorieking.com. They also have a nice website where it's quite easy to look up nutrition information, and that's a free service. Now, with JUST calorieking, I had not managed to maintain the little weight that I did lose in the period of a year by ...

Reply by Heather C.

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:18:03 +0000

I think Marie has a group on sparkpeople called 'friends of Dr Johnson'. I used to be on sparkpeople but I didn't like their calorie tracker. It seemed to be mroe about junk (or commercially prepared) food whereas on calorie-count i find it easier to find raw ingredients for things and their recipe tool is easier to use. The exercise tracker isn't all that accurate though (traineo's is better) Sparkpeople does have a nice-looking layout though and nice people on there...

Reply by Heather C.

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:12:23 +0000

Quoting: MiaDolceBellaI hope you'll like it!! remember: www.sparkpeople.com sorry but that post made me laugh. It sounds just like a commercial, even repeating the 'product name' at the end.

Reply by Sandra Cruz Rodriguez

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:55:56 +0000

Hi everyone...I found an amazing website!!! and there is a lot's of "teams" and theres a team for JUDDDDers...I really feel so great with this site...maybe you know it already...its: www.sparkpeople.com You have all you need!!! Teams, tools, nutritional tracker (so you don't have to go to fitday.com or other website to track your food)...motivation, support!! the tools that you need to be succesfull in your journey to weigh lost...!!! Blessings!! I hope you'll l...

Reply by Beth N.

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:43:11 +0000

Quoting: MiaDolceBellaTomorrow, after dinner, I will buy the shakes and a lots of veggies, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, etc. to start the diet on Saturday... Hi, Sandra! Good luck--sounds like you're off to a great start!

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:32:12 +0000

Kayla - welcome and congrats on your weight loss after only 1 day! I'm one that no matter what program I have tried, my weight loss stops after 5-7 lbs. I've lost 8 so far and am hoping more by my weigh in on Saturday. I'm beginning to wear clothes that haven't seen the light of day in forever and am enjoying seeing my shrinking self in the mirror! Sandra - welcome! It doesn't matter which day you start on. When I found this thread, I read it on a Monday and Tues...

Reply by Sandra Cruz Rodriguez

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:52:36 +0000

Hi everyone! I'm new here. I haven't started the diet yet JUDDD, but I'll do it soon (sorry for my mistakes in English, I'm a spanish speaker...) Well, I decided to make my "Downdays" Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and the rest of the days, "Updays"....I have several questions about it.... The first day of the diet will be or must be an "Upday" or a "Downday" which one? and how many days of the week should be "Updays" and &q...

Reply by Kayla R

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:52:52 +0000

Two pounds down already!

Reply by Beth N.

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:43:12 +0000

Quoting: kaylarcSome have said they could see this diet wreaking havoc on metabolism, Welcome, Kayla! Great to have you here! I think everybody who sticks with it for a while would say that it doesn't have any sort of negative effect on the metabolism. You're still consuming adequate calories over the course of a week to maintain body functions. You just are eating the calories in a different pattern than you're used to. For example, if you're a woman in your forties a...

Reply by Kayla R

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:04:29 +0000

I have finished my first official down day without giving in, fainting or ceasing my work out routine = success! I"m excited to weigh in tomorrow, but I'm not expecting to lose after one day. I'll be thrilled if I do and just fine if I don't. I'm definitely looking forward to my up day tomorrow...mmm food! If I have a weight loss tomorrow I will post it. If not, I'll post my total loss next Wednesday!...

Reply by Kayla R

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:30:00 +0000

I heard of this site on www.judddd.com forums and thought I would join up. I'm also on my-calorie-counter.com. Today is down day numero uno for me on judddd. I'm almost through it, just "dinner" to go. I'm sticking to the "only shakes" for the first two weeks regimen. I think it will be a lot easier to not overconsume by accident. I've been at a plateau with my weight loss for about a month now. I lost five pounds when I initially started watching c...

Reply by wanita torrance

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:13:23 +0000

Hi Suesue T. Gosh, I really wish I had a time line on Dr Johnsons' book, but I just don't know. I'll see what I can dig up and let ya know. I am so excited to hop on my scale this AM and see 149.4, for the first time since Katrina hit New Orleans. I use to 'hang' in the mid-140s prior to all this upset. I had cake for breakfast, I always do on Sunday mornings, and slipped into my skinny jeans. Life is good! I was diagnosed with MS 7 years ago, but I'm still wo...

Reply by Beth N.

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:32:39 +0000

Quoting: bugThe point of these forums is to encourage each other, not tear each other down.... Yes, thank you for saying that, Marie. Let's move on, JUDDDD buddies. Onward and downward, that is!

Reply by Marie D.

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:38:00 +0000

I was attacked over on Spark people. This girl would not leave me alone. Starla, you are not like this girl. She, too, called it a fad diet and she made other posts about it being bulimic, eating up my internal organs and on and on. I finally got tired of it and told her she was such an antagonistic person and why couldn't she just let it go. At that point the moderator came and pulled the posts. I apologized but she posted that she didn't see why her comments were pulled. If yo...

Reply by Lisa Frank

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:33:36 +0000

Starla, It sounds like you are doing well. I am taking a break from JUDDDD for at least a week, and also trying to just watch what I eat. I think JUDDDD is great, but in the end, it may not be for me because I have a binge eating problem. For those who don't have this problem, it can be a very easy and freeing way to lose weight, as evidenced by the successes chronicled here. Apparently there are other reasons why it doesn't work for some people besides my reason, since you said...

Reply by suesue t

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:30:20 +0000

Quoting: starflyyou getting all rawled up over thier comments. And please dont let me get you down, cause that is not what i have tried to do. Hi there, You are not the first naysayer on this thread and we did get all "rawled up" with the others too! LOL But I must say, you are one of the kindest. You have made it clear it is not working for you and wished us well. I think it kinda spices things up and makes us think about the diet more deeply when we have it questioned. We have b...

Reply by suesue t

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:09:15 +0000

Quoting: wtorranceShe told me Dr. Johnson had taken a year off to write this book, and how she followed the plan herself. Welcome Wanita, How nice to have someone on the inside track. Do you have any idea when this book will come out? Is he writing it now? I am absolutely amazed at the success of this diet for me for basically one reason - this is the one diet I can stick with, come back to ( after vacation), and feel like I can do it forever!!!!!!! Any diet will work if you stick to it and th...

Reply by Beth N.

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 12:15:26 +0000

Quoting: wtorranceI have been JUDDDing steady for 4 weeks and have gone from 162lbs to 150lbs. My heels have stopped hurting, I have more energy, I fit into clothes I have'nt worn in at least one year, and I look great! That's great, Wanita! Glad to hear it's working well for you! ...

Reply by starla s

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:16:04 +0000

oh lol you all crack me up. You take such offense to where there should be none taken. I have no issues other than needing to lose some weight, I have a great life, a wonderful husband, and an amazing son, so if needing to lose a little weight is my only issue then ill take it. Im sorry if you all feel the need to be on the attack if someone disagrees with your way of thinking. But i have never purposly tried to discourage anyone. So i called it a fad diet, get over it. It wasnt said just to tic...

Reply by wanita torrance

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:59:30 +0000

Hi Guys, Very happy to see most folks are doing so well. I have been JUDDDing steady for 4 weeks and have gone from 162lbs to 150lbs. My heels have stopped hurting, I have more energy, I fit into clothes I have'nt worn in at least one year, and I look great! Both my daughters are also 'doing it' and are doing very well! I live in Kenner LA. and just happen to know a very nice lady who works for Dr. Johnson. I also had Dr. Johnson do my first botox injections about 5 years...

Reply by starla s

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:22:15 +0000

just wanted to say after i stopped JUDDDD i gained the weight back and now i am watching what i eat without down days and exercising 15-20 min 3-5 days a week i have lost almost 4lbs in little over a week with out starving myself every other day. Im glad it works for others though. I think once you train yourself to eat better, you will for the rest of your life, its a life style change. You train your body to eat junk, and you can train it to eat healty. congrats on everyones accomplishments...

Reply by Beth N.

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:23:15 +0000

Quoting: Joy07Hi everyone, I haven't been on this board since March 15, on March 16 I was in a wreck and was in too much pain to do any down days and have been in therapy for 4 months. Lu Ann, you poor sweetheart! Congratulations to you on your hard work in therapy and we are very happy to have you posting on JUDDDD!...

Reply by Beth N.

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:21:13 +0000

Quoting: JessipooI know this has nothing to do with JUDDD, but I felt inspired to write here. See you guys, good luck! Hi, Jessipoo! It's been a long time since you've posted. I'm glad you found something that works well for you. Best wishes to you for continuining success!

Reply by Sue T

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:21:51 +0000

Thanks Lisa, seems good advice. I have just started my 'up' day, and surprisingly am not starving as I thought I would be! I did not keep to 500 calories for the down day, but don't think I did too badly, had some lean meat for dinner which in total made 700 calories. I have picked up a few ideas for my next downday through other members posts, so thank you all! I intend to keep to the 500 cals tomorrow....

Reply by Sue O

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:26:31 +0000

Welcome back, LuAnn. I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. Good heavens! We just never know what is going to happen, do we? I hope the combination of JUDDDD and Curves gets you back in shape soon. And it is really good news that you maintained during your recovery from the accident. At least you don't have extra weight to deal with....

Reply by Lu Ann

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:05:25 +0000

Hi everyone, I haven't been on this board since March 15, on March 16 I was in a wreck and was in too much pain to do any down days and have been in therapy for 4 months. I also went off the JUDD but I have somehow maintained my weight. I take liquid Collegen at night I think It has helped me maintain my weight and sleep better at night. I started on the diet this week as well a joined Curves too. I'm glad you are are doing well and you are still here. Luann I look forward to losing w...

Reply by JK Running

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:40:46 +0000

Thanks Heather, I did check the site and it gave me 700 calories per day, but I think I'm going to up it to 800 for the first few weeks. I try to run 5 times per week and my runs are anywhere from 3-6 miles right now. I plan on upping my milage over the next few months since I am training for a half marathon. I think my failure yesterday was that I wanted to eat a small dinner so I had restricted pretty heavily during the early day so I had NO enegry. Tomorrow I will eat more dur...

Reply by Heather C.

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:37:48 +0000

The 500 calorie figure may not be appropriate for your activity level. Enter in your details into the calculator on www.judddd.com to see if an active lifestyle affords you more down day calories. the 500 figure we bandy about here is because in the trials Dr Johnson ocnducted, no one failed to lose weight when sticking to 500 calories - that doesn;t mean you fail if you go above it. As an extra hint, on days when I run on down days, I eat something (about 100cals worth) 30-60 minutes bef...

Reply by JK Running

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:02:36 +0000

Hey everyone. Thanks for the warm welcome. I had my first down day yesterday and am wondering how this is going to work for me. I was at only 400cal. last night when I went running with my hubby. It was the worst run ever. I felt light headed and found it hard to catch my breath. We run quite a bit, so I'm going to stick it out a week and see how I adjust. I can't give up running, so we'll see. I ended up with around 800 cal. for the day. I ended up having a tilapia fillet (b...

Reply by Lisa Frank

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:29:56 +0000

Hi Sue, Many of us would NOT recommend fruit for the down day. Carbs seem to make you feel hungry. Vegetables, on the other hand, don't have the same effect since they don't contain as much sugar. You can eat a decent amount of nonstarchy vegetables without using up all your calories, so they're a good choice for a down day. I (and many others) have found that lean protein is the best bang for your calorie buck on the down day. Examples: turkey or chicken breast, eggs, f...

Reply by Sue T

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:26:44 +0000

I have been reading this forum for a few days and have decided to try Juddding. It seems that a lot of people have had some success so it must be at least worth trying for a couple of weeks! I have gained about 40lbs since giving up running due to knee problems, I am currently on crutches after knee operation and not very mobile - so conscious of putting on even more weight........... I will try my first 'down day' tomorrow, but wondered if anyone had tried only shakes, or j...

Reply by Claire Cooper

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:25:07 +0000

Thanks Sue, I have several masks! I make jewellery as a hobby when I have the time, and masks are amazing fun to do. Well done Klaudia, that shows fantastic restraint. I always found the DDs easier than the UDs, to start with I got carried away with being allowed to eat everything. You will get used to it, and most of the time you can just say "I'll have it tomorrow". Sounds like you are off to a good start. Hi JKR, good luck with the diet....

Reply by Jessipoo .

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:56:08 +0000

My god this is a long thread. It's good to see you guys all doing so well with the diet! Even though I'm no longer JUDDDIng (too hard.. lost but gained it back), it's encouraging to see others succeed. Now that Summer is unfortunetly coming to an end, my out of town relatives have left, which thankfully means, no more going out dinner, no more big family BBQS (those breads smeared in olive oil and basalmic vinegars are my weakeness, that and cakes) And since I know I can�...

Reply by Klaudia P

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:34:57 +0000

Ahhhh! I just finished my first DD - almost, since I'm still awake and want to finish a lovely TV show! It wasn't perfect - I fell into temptation, but I don't see it as completely ruined. I was unfortunately unable to find Slimfast shakes, so I got a couple of Nestle's Carnation Breakfast (with no sugar added!) shakes. I saw my personal trainer this morning from 9-10 and didn't get around to the first shake until 2pm. I had another one around 6pm, then I passed out ...

Reply by Sue O

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 01:59:13 +0000

Hi Claire, Claudia and JK. Welcome. I wish you all great success with JUDDDD. Claire, that is an awesome mask.

Reply by JK Running

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:49:41 +0000

I meant tomorrow. I must've been tired when I wrote that.

Reply by JK Running

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:24:11 +0000

Okay I think I'm convinced to try it. Today will be my first dd, so we'll see how it goes.

Reply by Claire Cooper

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:41:17 +0000

Hi Klaudia, I don't know about eating normally after JUDDD but I have just had a couple of weeks off to go on holiday, ate masses of patisserie and ate out with plenty of wine too. After my first DD back from holiday I was under a pound up on my pre holiday weight. I think because you eat normally every other day on JUDDD you don't get big increases when you stop for a while. That said it is meant to be a lifestyle diet, but with higher DDs for maintenance than for weightloss. I...

Reply by Klaudia P

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:56:03 +0000

Hello everyone! I've recently discovered this diet and thought I'd give it a try. Yesterday was a normal day for me so I figured that today might as well be a down day. We'll see how things go! I'm currently at 205lbs, and at 5'2", I'm pretty sure it shows. Ideally, I'd like to weigh 140lbs by the end of the year. I've had troubles sticking to diets in the past. Jenny Craig was too expensive, and now the gym is, too. I'd obviously like to get ...

Reply by Claire Cooper

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:36:31 +0000

Beth, it's interesting what you say about people not being able to handle the DDs, it strikes me that what a lot of us find hardest is the UDs! I know it sounds stupid but being allowed to eat whatever you like can be harder than not being allowed to eat much at all. I'm happier now I've put a limit on UDs, I feel more in control. I'll sift through the old entries and find your advice on UDs, it could be handy....

Reply by Beth N.

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:08:27 +0000

Starla, I really do you wish you the very best of success in your weightloss journey. Please feel free to post here anytime if you want to share some ideas, encouragement, etc. Kimberley, I love your passion and your success speaks for itself. Your weighloss is an inspiration to me! My own feeling about weightloss is that if you are losing weight, gaining health, and happy with your plan, that's success. Many of us have to make several attempts, try numerous plans, and figure out w...

Reply by Beth N.

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:55:28 +0000

Quoting: clairejenHi, I am new here but have been JUDDDing since 9th June, with a good couple of weeks out for holidays. My total loss has been 5.5lbs over nearly 5 weeks, nothing earthshattering but good, steady loss. To start with I was overeating on my UDs, I am now keeping an 1800cal limit on them so hopefully staying comfortably under my 2100 daily usage. Hi, Claire! Congratulations on your weight loss success! I'm really happy that you are enjoying your JUDDDD experience. Grea...

Reply by Beth N.

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:53:03 +0000

Quoting: wilson70656JUDDDD has completely changed the way I think about food and eating. I control food now, it no longer controls me. I can walk by my used to be trigger foods and not even give them a second thought. JUDDDD has been amazing for me, not just because of the 29 lbs weight loss, but more importantly because of the mental changes it has brought me. Wow, Kimberley--thanks for sharing how JUDDDD has made a big difference in your life. That's fantastic, and very inspiring! ...

Reply by Kimberley W

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:55:41 +0000

I wasn't trying to be rude to you Starla, and I do wish you good luck in losing weight. I understand the woes of losing and gaining weight. I do not think JUDDDD is for everyone, as I have pointed out in many of my posts, it is important to find something you can stick to for the rest of your life. JUDDDD (like atkins, WW, etc.) is not just a "diet". It is meant to bring about a new eating lifestyle. I have tried many diets in the past and didn't stick to them (although ...

Reply by Sue O

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:53:39 +0000

After decades of being overweight and never being able to achieve long-term success with dieting, I am living proof that you can indeed teach an old dog, or in this case an old dieter, new tricks. Finding JUDDDD and this way of alternating calories has been a blessing for me. Starla, like Kim I have often been passionate in my defense of JUDDDD. So have others here over the course of this very long thread. When you struggle and struggle with a problem and then find a solution, you do tend ...

Reply by starla s

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:53:43 +0000

ok Kimberly, you know nothing about me or my struggles, so i suggest you keep your ill tongue to yourself. I did not try to discourage anyone away from this diet, i said it wasnt for me. I also continued to eat healthy, and still gained the weight. I didn not blame JUDDDD for my failure or anyone else for that matter, sounds to me like you are the one with blame issues, you seem to attack anyone who doesnt see eye to eye with JUDDDD. Everyone elses responses to me have not been mean, they have a...

Reply by Kimberley W

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:03:35 +0000

Ok maybe my last post sounds a little harsh to some, but it is something that I thought needed to be said. My personal info does not show up, so let me give it to you. I am not a skinny teenager that has never had a problem with weight. I have been battleing weight since I was in the 5th grade. My largest was 220, right before I got pregnant with my third child, and I am now down to 170 (as of last offical weigh in). Some of the weight I lost during my pregnancy, but the last 29 lbs has com...

Reply by Kimberley W

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:51:10 +0000

Quoting: starflythis diet is not for me. I quickly gained all the weight i had lost back plus 1 extra pound, so unless you are willing to commit to this form of eating for life, then it is nothing more than a quick temporary fix, like many of other fad diets. It is a little irritating to hear someone call JUDDD a "fad diet". I didn't see anywhere on Dr. Johnson's web page that said "go on the diet, lose the weight, get off the diet, and eat anything you want as much...

Reply by Claire Cooper

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:05:04 +0000

Hi, I am new here but have been JUDDDing since 9th June, with a good couple of weeks out for holidays. My total loss has been 5.5lbs over nearly 5 weeks, nothing earthshattering but good, steady loss. To start with I was overeating on my UDs, I am now keeping an 1800cal limit on them so hopefully staying comfortably under my 2100 daily usage. It is good to see so many others enjoying and suceeding with this diet. I love JUDDDing, I feel energetic and I only eat things I like. Other diets had ...

Reply by Marie D.

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:19:48 +0000

I've spent my whole life (after kids) dieting and never been able to maintain the loss and as soon as I stopped dieting I would gain it all back and more. This diet is a life saver for me and I am so grateful to have found a way that gives me power over food and the ability to not starve when I diet. I will never give it up. After I am at goal I will switch to maintenance mode and keep counting calories to be sure I don't gain it back. JUDDD has given me control over my life and wh...

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:26:17 +0000

Quoting: wilson70656Some people have the concept that we JUDDDDer's are just starving our body on DD's and shoveling food in on our UD's, this is simply NOT true. Your whole post was wonderful, Kim. I think what you said here needs to be extra pointed out .

Reply by Kimberley W

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:59:19 +0000

Quoting: HoofinasiaI'm not sure if you touched on this point, but the idea behind this diet is increased life span and anti-aging effects. Not weight loss. The 20% / 100% calorie intake by day method averages to 60% over the long-term. Thus, your metabolism plummets over the course of a year or so. Short term weight loss is a temporary side effect. I have always thought that getting and staying at a healthy weight IS part of increaseing life span and helps with anti-aging effects........

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:21:49 +0000

Aw, thank you Beth!!

Reply by Beth N.

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:25:08 +0000

Quoting: CaribbeanBreezeLost another pound, making a total of 6 lbs. lost in a month on JUDDDD I am SO PROUD of you, C-Breeze!!! You've put in the effort and the results are showing.

Reply by Beth N.

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:24:19 +0000

Quoting: saffronmayIn a nutshell, how much have you lost since january Beth and how have you found the diet. You will find info on many people's weightloss in the JUDDDD group in the thread "Total Pounds Lost by the Collective." I have found this diet by turns great, nutty, difficult, easy, exciting, annoying--you name it! It feels great to see my blood pressure normalize, to see my allergies/asthma show some improvement, and to have lost 27 pounds over the last few month...

Reply by Beth N.

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:21:16 +0000

Quoting: starflyHi i just wanted to let everyone know, i will no longer be a member of the JUDDDD team, this diet is not for me. Best wishes to you, Starla--I hope you find just the right thing that works for you!

Reply by Marie D.

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:30:42 +0000

Works for me, I've lost 34 lbs since Jan 07. No diet keeps you thin when you go off it. Juddding helps me pick healthier foods just to be able to stay within my limits. It's easy because you only have to stress out one day out of two. And really my down days have become easy for me. I've lost plenty of lbs but after I lose and go off the diet, because I can't stand the stress of dieting every day, I gain it all back. With JUDDD I've gotten control of what food I put...

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:21:19 +0000

I lost almost 2 more lbs. yay! I, too, plan to keep on eating this way for life. I've tried every other diet, every other calorie-counting/portion control plan and nothing has worked as easily or quickly for me than JUDDD'ing. My lifelong "dream diet" was to be able to eat what I wanted and lose weight. I've finally found it and it's working better than anything I've ever tried. I can eat healthy and have my little "forbidden" goodies as well. C...

Reply by starla s

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:59:03 +0000

well good luck to ya all, and i dont plan to count every calorie and what not that goes into my mouth just knowing when to stop eating, its all about balance

Reply by Pati G

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:18:55 +0000

I feel the same way, Sue.....

Reply by Sue O

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:41:22 +0000

I'm another really slow loser, but it is happening for me on JUDDDD. Like everyone, I wish it was coming off faster, but I am pretty pleased with it all when I remember where I started and what the alternative would be. Starla, I'm sorry that JUDDDD wasn't what you were looking for. I wish you great success with your healthy eating and exercise program. The thing is, I do plan to eat this way for the rest of my life. I've been doing down days long enough now that they...

Reply by Heather C.

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:30:56 +0000

Even eating healthily with portion control, regular exercise and good old fashioned calorie counting is a 'quick fix' if you don't stick with it for life. It's not a fad diet since you are expected to keep to JUDDDD for ever (unlike say with a grapefruit diet). JUDDDD is designed as a complete, PERMANENT change. If you start JUDDD with an end in mind then it's not going to work. No diet keeps on working when you come off it. Shame it didn't suit you but only you ...

Reply by starla s

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:40:24 +0000

Hi i just wanted to let everyone know, i will no longer be a member of the JUDDDD team, this diet is not for me. I quickly gained all the weight i had lost back plus 1 extra pound, so unless you are willing to commit to this form of eating for life, then it is nothing more than a quick temporary fix, like many of other fad diets. My best advice to long term weight loss and management is to portion control, healthy eating, and exercise. I have tried all sorts of diets and they all lead me back to...

Reply by Lisa Frank

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:50:18 +0000

Quoting: baniemanQuoting: Frankie2 Dr. Johnson somewhere also says that up to 10 up days in a row will not cause you to gain weight. I personally think this would best be done after having been on JUDDDD for at least a few weeks, however. Moreover, this assumes that the up days are not excessive. Well, not exactly that--he was quoted in an article under the "science stuff" thread on the JUDDDD group and said that the effects of SIRT-1 would last for at least ten days, but how much...

Reply by saffron may

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:54:09 +0000

Hi, wow the thread was so long I couldnt take it all in-interesting subject! In a nutshell, how much have you lost since january Beth and how have you found the diet. Thanks!

Reply by Beth N.

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:59:24 +0000

Quoting: driftHeather, maybe the slowness is because you have less to lose than some? That could be part of it. I lost a lot right away, but I have a lot more weight to lose total than Heather does. Actually, Heather's dedication often inspires me to stick with it when I get discouraged. I'm always glad to read her posts!...

Reply by Beth N.

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:53:30 +0000

Quoting: Frankie2Dr. Johnson somewhere also says that up to 10 up days in a row will not cause you to gain weight. I personally think this would best be done after having been on JUDDDD for at least a few weeks, however. Moreover, this assumes that the up days are not excessive. Well, not exactly that--he was quoted in an article under the "science stuff" thread on the JUDDDD group and said that the effects of SIRT-1 would last for at least ten days, but how much longer than that h...

Reply by Sheron Robson

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:17:37 +0000

Heather, maybe the slowness is because you have less to lose than some?

Reply by Heather C.

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:55:05 +0000

Quoting: dixiejetIt's the easiest thing I've ever done too but it appears that I'm not losing it as fast as these other JUDDD'ers... every body is different (yes everybody and every body). You are almost certainly not the slowest loser but it's the ones with staggering numbers to report who come bounding on here and get all the wows and congratulations, while the ones who have only 2lbs or so report it with less fanfare or get a less whoopeee response. I am losing ...

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:42:48 +0000

Ah, another thing I can relate to, Pati. I have never lost as fast as anyone else on any other diet plan. Ever!! Talk about frustrating. When I first found JUDDD and began reading through this entire thread, I was hopeful I'd have the big "first week losses" that everyone else seemed to be having. Like you, I lost 3 lbs. where most people were losing almost 5. But, I was grateful to have lost at all because I'd been stuck at the same number for weeks. Let's ha...

Reply by Pati G

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:46:44 +0000

It's the easiest thing I've ever done too but it appears that I'm not losing it as fast as these other JUDDD'ers...

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:19:52 +0000

Mike, let us know how you do on JUDDD.

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:19:04 +0000

Pati, I can certainly relate. The pounds I'm losing now are pounds I've also lost - and regained - a hundred times. I AM glad to finally start hitting numbers that I haven't been at in a few years, though. But, I still have a ways to go. Our weight loss goal is about the same. JUDDD is the easiest thing I've ever done to lose weight - I just hope it keeps working!...

Reply by Mike K

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:21:06 +0000

Quoting: joelbernardo03that is too low. it certainly explains how you lose weight so quickly and easily. it also explains why you gain it back. a few weeks at that level will really bring down your metabolism. JUDDDD might be a good option for you. the reason you alternate days is to stave off the bad side effects of a constant, highly restrictive, low-cal diet. i think initially you might gain some weight, or see slowed results. but if you lose the 25-30 pounds over a year, rather than in 6...

Reply by Pati G

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:01:43 +0000

I lost these SAME 50 lbs back in the day & I was doing low-fat and lost a lb every other day,like clockwork . I guess that's what it's doing now. I didn't put it on over night so I guess I can't expect it to come off every nite . I was reading a Kevin Trudeau book the other day he has another weight loss book out. I'm thinking of getting that as well. I need to get rid of this poundage....I HATE being fat. ...

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:33:47 +0000

ONLY 3 lbs. in 7 days?? Girl, that's fabulous!! That's how much I lost the first week. It's taken me 3 weeks to lose 2 more (had a 1 lb. gain in between). I've lost 17 overall, but that is something I started a year ago (counting calories). I do exercise - at least 3 times a week and strive for 4. Some weeks, like last week, I only got in 1 day due to various reasons. In my case, the exercise doesn't seem to be necessarily helping speed up the weight loss, but ...

Reply by Pati G

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:52:44 +0000

I'm on a DD today too. Do you exercise, C/B ? I'm thinking of starting today to see how much faster I can lose it. Only 3 pounds in 7 days...some think that's enough but if I can speed it along then I will...

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:22:14 +0000

LOL, Pati! Of course, I'm on a DD now and I am anxious for lunch to get here !

Reply by Pati G

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:50:26 +0000

I must be crazy cos I DO think of food !! LOL!!

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:15:14 +0000

Lost another pound, making a total of 6 lbs. lost in a month on JUDDDD . The weirdest thing happens - at the end of a DD when I'm a little hungry and can't wait for the next morning to eat, I wake up and don't even think of food . How crazy is that !

Reply by Lynn M.

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:15:55 +0000

Quoting: HoofinasiaI'm not sure if you touched on this point, but the idea behind this diet is increased life span and anti-aging effects. Not weight loss. The 20% / 100% calorie intake by day method averages to 60% over the long-term. Thus, your metabolism plummets over the course of a year or so. Short term weight loss is a temporary side effect. Joshua, this may explain why so many who have started on JUDDDD have stopped losing at a certain point. Maybe the body gets used to the low...

Reply by Joel Bernardo

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:26:33 +0000

Quoting: Mike07I did the math and im averaging 700 calories a day with one splurge day,and im cycling and doing sit-ups 7 days a week. that is too low. it certainly explains how you lose weight so quickly and easily. it also explains why you gain it back. a few weeks at that level will really bring down your metabolism. JUDDDD might be a good option for you. the reason you alternate days is to stave off the bad side effects of a constant, highly restrictive, low-cal diet. i think init...

Reply by Pati G

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:33:30 +0000

I just weighed up (I couldn't wait a whole week,so sue me !) and I've lost a lb and a half !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reply by Pati G

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:50:14 +0000

Thanks , Lisa....the info is much appreciated. I had poured over the JUDDD site, but I don't remember reading that . I'm just gonna keep on doing it. I don't have a problem with it. Just looking forward to my UD's...

Reply by Caribbean Breeze

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:41:31 +0000

Mike, You could always try JUDDDD for a couple of weeks and see what happens. If you're concerned about exercising on your down days, I think most people who are exercising don't seem to notice any problems as far as being weak or tired. Let us know how it goes if you decide to try it ....

Reply by Lisa Frank

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:25:30 +0000

Pati, Dr. Johnson recommends weighing yourself once a week, after a down day. Your weight will fluctuate wildly over the course of a week, and there's no point in getting frustrated or depressed over a temporary, meaningless weight increase. But once a week should give you some idea of where your weight is going. Dr. Johnson somewhere also says that up to 10 up days in a row will not cause you to gain weight. I personally think this would best be done after having been on JUDDDD fo...

Reply by Pati G

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:15:08 +0000

Btw, how often do you JUDDD'ers weigh up ? I just don't wanna get on the scale and see it go up...the first I get on it after being on JUDDD, I wanna see a somewhat significant weigh loss ! I know....I'm a wuss... *grin*

Reply by minaxi dongre

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:10:26 +0000

Thanx Lisa & Pati, I was more concerned about up days rather than down,as its impossible for me to do continous two down days......;)

Reply by Pati G

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:32:11 +0000

I agree with Lisa, minaxi...I,personally,wouldn't want to do that because I wouldn't want two DOWN days in a row. I like the idea of knowingI'm on a diet for only ONE day at a time. I think if I KNEW something special were coming up,then I wiould do two down days in a row but no two up days. That' just me being paranoid of gaining,tho.... ...

Reply by Lisa Frank

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:26:44 +0000

Hi Minaxi, Two down days in a row doesn't seem to speed weight loss for those who have tried it. Two up days in a row doesn't seem to stop weight loss, as long as the up days aren't excessive. For myself, sometimes if I do two up days in a row, I tend to go overboard. I've never tried two down days, and I think it sounds unpleasant, but sometimes I've thought of doing it instead of the two up days just because it might help me avoid the "two day eating spree...

Reply by minaxi dongre

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:35:26 +0000

Hello i have few questions regarding this diet,can we do two down days or two up days consecutively ,will it effect the weightloss?.... today is my second downday ,so will see how it goes

Reply by Mike K

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:22:11 +0000

I have a few questions about switching to this diet.Im a male 5'7 28 yrs old now, and have had asthma since i was 4 yrs old.I was naturally built because of all the steroids i took for my asthma.Around the age of 16 i weighed(150 lbs)Then i started gaining weight till i was 18 and weighed (205lbs) I went on a strict low cal low fat diet and road bike about 5 miles a day and in 3 1/2 months i lost 65lbs.I kept it off for 5 years even after i went off the diet and then a few years later i wen...

Reply by Pati G

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:55:41 +0000

Thanks,Beth...I'm VERY excited !! I've really been praying for the Lord to send me a diet I can live with...I think this is it.

Reply by Beth N.

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:42:48 +0000

Quoting: dixiejet Doing this diet, how long do you think it will take me to do it ? Just your personal opinion. Also, how much have you lost ? Just reading your posts these past few minutes have been SUCH an inspiration ! Pati, I like your excitement! There's a thread called "Total Pounds Lost by the Collective" on the JUDDDD group if you want to find out more about that topic....

Reply by Beth N.

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:41:15 +0000

Joshua, the JUDDDD group has a lot of threads on this very topic. You might like to join the group and click on the thread titled "science stuff." Many on the diet (including me) are very interested in the other health benefits to be gained from alternate day calorie restriction. Some are interested just to find a way to lose weight or maintain their weight loss from a different diet plan. Head to the first post on this thread, click on the link and visit Dr. Johnson's web...

Reply by suesue t

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:17:26 +0000

Quoting: HoofinasiaI think you should eat healthy everyday, avoiding high fat, high cholesterol, highly processed, or snack foods, while maintaining a constant moderate exercise routine. Every doctor will agree on that. It seems to me that this diet promotes a binge / purge lifestyle, which I can't get behind. Wow! Joshua lots of information there - you sure do your homework. I know one doctor who advocates, lives and has abided by this lifestyle for 80 years!!! .....my dad. He jogs, skiis...

Reply by Mookie Me

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:22:55 +0000

Thanks for your input Josh. I LOVE your rabbit!!! And welcome .

Reply by Lisa Frank

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:00:16 +0000

Quoting: HoofinasiaIt seems to me that this diet promotes a binge / purge lifestyle, which I can't get behind. Thanks for your input, but I wonder where you are getting your impressions from? Not from reading the many, many posts in this group, apparently. If you were to read them, you'd find that the great majority of the people following this way of eating strive to eat healthily on the up and down days. Many of us exercise on a regular basis, too....

Reply by Joshua V

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:27:36 +0000

I'm interested in this eating plan, but consider the following: I'm not sure if you touched on this point, but the idea behind this diet is increased life span and anti-aging effects. Not weight loss. The 20% / 100% calorie intake by day method averages to 60% over the long-term. Thus, your metabolism plummets over the course of a year or so. Short term weight loss is a temporary side effect. The reduced metabolic effects from cutting caloric intake minimizes oxidization and...

Reply by Pati G

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:47:31 +0000

minaxi,today is MY first down day too !!! WE CAN DO IT !!!!!!!!

Reply by minaxi dongre

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:11:52 +0000

Thanx a lot beth for your information...... today is my first down day,worried if i will be able to do it or not......

Reply by Pati G

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 16:40:52 +0000

Beth, I am new to this board. I just joined a few minute ago, but a friend recommended this diet and I am SO EXCITED about it. I need to lose approx. 50 lbs . Doing this diet, how long do you think it will take me to do it ? Just your personal opinion. Also, how much have you lost ? Just reading your posts these past few minutes have been SUCH an inspiration ! ...

Reply by Beth N.

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:06:11 +0000

Quoting: starflyI GET TO HAVE A COOK OUT You sound really excited, LOL! Hope you enjoyed it! We cooked out, too, but I didn't eat as much as I thought I might. In fact, it seemed like *everyone* was on a down day! I had planned to cookout for lunch, but everybody kept saying they weren't hungry yet. We finally ate around 4:30, I think! Maybe that's why I didn't gain any weight yesterday! I often go up a bit after an up day, but I actually went down a little. ...

Reply by Beth N.

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:03:57 +0000

Quoting: megcliftonAnd I think that I probably just need to get over the fact that I can put everything I want in my mouth and think better about my choices. Also, I need to just have one treat a day instead of three! Well, tomorrow will tell! How'd it go, Meg?

Reply by Beth N.

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:03:04 +0000

Quoting: minaxii am new to this forum and i have been reading this thread from past couple of days,i am very excited and wanna try the diet can u plz explain in short, I wanna lose bout 30lbs .... Hi, Minaxi: Every other day, you eat very little. This is called a "down day" and you eat 500 calories or less. It's good if you can use shakes so you can't get any hidden calories or make a mistake in measuring or weighing food. The days when you eat normally are called ...

Reply by starla s

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:35:47 +0000

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE..........I AM ON AN UP DAY TODAY YEA!!! I GET TO HAVE A COOK OUT, HOPE EVERYONE CELEBRATES SAFE AND HAS A GREAT DAY

Reply by Meg Clifton

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:09:19 +0000

Hey Y'all! Well, I am on a down day today. I had a really good up day yesterday, and even though we were at an all you can eat buffet, I ate mostly veggies! Then I kind of blew it with the pizza last night but I had a fat free sugar free sundae too, so we will see how it goes when I weigh myself tomorrow! I hope I have lost something! But seriously when I started this diet I was doing the 1200 a day diet and now I am nervous because I know that I was consuming a lot of calories on my up d...

Reply by minaxi dongre

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:44:42 +0000

Hey beth i am new to this forum and i have been reading this thread from past couple of days,i am very excited and wanna try the diet can u plz explain in short, I wanna lose bout 30lbs ....

Reply by Lisa Frank

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:21:42 +0000

Quoting: baniemanthey could really tell my legs looked slimmer. Yay! Now if only my middle would start to shrink My tummy fat seems to be the last to go, too. That's not the way it was when I was younger, but these days, it seems like my legs really show weight loss and gain, and the tum-tum doesn't really want to budge....

Reply by Beth N.

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:30:17 +0000

Quoting: starflyBeth, thank you for being so patient and answering all my questions, i really appreciate it. Are you still just doing 500 calories? Congrats to everyone and their loss. This past week I ate a low-fat/low-carb diet every day, but I did not worry so much about calorie counting. That is not JUDDDD, but I was stuck at a plateau and decided to try something extreme to shake things up, and it worked for me! I don't mean extreme in terms of lacking in nutrients or hunger--I to...

Reply by starla s

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:51:36 +0000

Beth, thank you for being so patient and answering all my questions, i really appreciate it. Are you still just doing 500 calories? Congrats to everyone and their loss.

Reply by Beth N.

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:13:50 +0000

Quoting: Frankie2I actually was back down to my lowest weight today. Yay!!!

Reply by Beth N.

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:12:41 +0000

Quoting: starflyI totaly get what your saying, but im talking about when i get to my goal weight do i still stay below 500 calories? No, although I haven't personally tried it because I am not there yet. I believe the plan is to have 50%-60% of your calories on down days, rather than 20% or fewer....

Reply by Lisa Frank

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 18:14:11 +0000

Quoting: baniemanLisa, I applaud you for continuing to think about this and for trying to make it work for you. Entertaining and business lunches, etc., can be such diet killers. I know it's tough, but hang in there! Beth, applause right back your way!!! You have been so dedicated, and your hard work has really paid off!!! Thanks, Heather and Sue, for your support. I posted in the "Total Pounds Lost by the Collective" thread that I actually was back down to my lowest weig...

Reply by starla s

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 17:48:00 +0000

i dont mean to ask so many questions i just dont want to fail at this diet like i have on so many otheres

Reply by starla s

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 17:47:09 +0000

I totaly get what your saying, but im talking about when i get to my goal weight do i still stay below 500 calories? do i do the 500 cal thing through the course of the whole diet? if so what is the point of the 50% maintenance mode?

Reply by Beth N.

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 16:49:48 +0000

Quoting: starflyso say i was 230lbs and i lost 10lbs, would i go back to the calculater and recalculate my caloric intake, or keep doing the same as before? Do you have to re figure every time you lose 10lbs or so? Is it ok to have two up days in a row to keep the same down days all the time Some people do two up days on the weekend and have the same down days all the time. In fact, I was one of those people, but I personally felt like it was slowing my loss, so I'm not doing that right...

Reply by starla s

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 05:19:31 +0000

so say i was 230lbs and i lost 10lbs, would i go back to the calculater and recalculate my caloric intake, or keep doing the same as before? Do you have to re figure every time you lose 10lbs or so? Is it ok to have two up days in a row to keep the same down days all the time

Reply by Beth N.

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:51:01 +0000

Quoting: Frankie2For me, this type of situation is an ongoing problem. Today: scheduled up day. Tomorrow: department appreciantion luncheon. Saturday: wedding. Sunday: friend coming over for lunch. Makes me just want to designate all next week as a down day! I understand what you are saying. That's pretty much how the entire month of May went for me, and I did nothing but bounce back and forth amongst the same few pounds. Incredibly frustrating and depressing. I felt like I was ...

Reply by Beth N.

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:41:44 +0000

Quoting: tfoleyIncredible Beth! Congratulations! Did you post any info on this? What do you do exactly? Still around 500 on our DD and what exactly for your UDs? I have been doing low-carb down days quite a lot, because protein offered the most hunger-busting punch for the fewest calories. On Sunday (six days ago) I started to eat lean and low-carb on my up days as well, and the weight has just been falling off. I want to stress LEAN and low carb. I read about the Kimkins Experiment...

Reply by Beth N.

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:08:37 +0000

Quoting: starflym not sure what im doing wrong, but maybe this diet isnt for me. I lost weight the first couple days, and now im back to where i started, it says on my up days i should eat 2498 calories, i cant eat that much even if i ate junk food, and on my down days its 625. First of all, stay under 500 on down days. I wrote Dr. Johnson about this and he says nobody in his observation has failed to lose at that calorie level. Second, you do not have to eat 2498 calories on up days. I ...

Reply by starla s

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:54:28 +0000

im not sure what im doing wrong, but maybe this diet isnt for me. I lost weight the first couple days, and now im back to where i started, it says on my up days i should eat 2498 calories, i cant eat that much even if i ate junk food, and on my down days its 625. my down days are getting easier and im not as hungry as i use to be even on my up days, but im not losing weight. It will be two weeks on Sunday since i started this diet, and i think im only down 1lb and if i weigh in the morning its o...

Reply by Travis F.

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:26:51 +0000

Quoting: Beth NSo this week I tried adopting the low-fat/low-carb down day plan for my up days as well, and I have blasted off 7.5 pounds this week! Let me tell you, it is extremely motivating to see weight loss every single day! Incredible Beth! Congratulations! Did you post any info on this? What do you do exactly? Still around 500 on our DD and what exactly for your UDs?...

Reply by Meg Clifton

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:06:56 +0000

Thanks Beth! I am tired todaybut so far only had one shake and a lot of water! Will make a real shake out of my 2nd shake tonight cuz it makes it taste so good! And then I want to go to bed early and dream of the food I can eat tomorrow! (I hope I don't eat my blanket)

Reply by Beth N.

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:28:19 +0000

Quoting: megcliftonAny way, I need to lose 108 lbs. so I really hope this is the one for me! Hi, Meg, and welcome! We are proud and honored to support you through your weight loss process. Post a lot so we can get to know you!

Reply by Beth N.

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:25:40 +0000

Quoting: tfoleyHow are you doing with JUDDD... what's the progress update with you? Well, Travis, I had been flailing around with JUDDDD for awhile; had to take some steroids for medical reasons, and then had company a large part of May; I wasn't really gaining, but not losing, either. So this week I tried adopting the low-fat/low-carb down day plan for my up days as well, and I have blasted off 7.5 pounds this week! Let me tell you, it is extremely motivating to see weight loss ...

Reply by Travis F.

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:21:02 +0000

Quoting: Sue OTravis, it's great to see you! How have you been doing? Same to you Sue... I've been great, thanks for asking. I haven't been on in so long because I'm so busy with everything, but I'm still JUDDD'n along and wouldn't have it any other way! How have you been?...

Reply by Joel Bernardo

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:42:33 +0000

i think writing down what you eat is a HUGE step. every 4,090 calories is a pound of fat that could have been avoided. keeping track of what you eat is not easy. if it was, everybody would do it. the act itself is very simple. when you hear about it, you think "psshh, i could do that. but that's not going to make any difference." can you do it? will it make a difference? instead of asking yourself, "what if it doesn't work?" ask yourself, "what if ...

Reply by Travis F.

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:57:44 +0000

Quoting: baniemanHi, Travis--haven't seen a post from you in awhile. Did you win the weight loss contest? How's it going for you? I'm doing great Beth... I've been (and still am) extremely busy with ministry, home and work and just have not had time to get on here. I'm still going strong with the eating plan.... I'm pretty much staying around 16-17 lbs lost, but I think I'm going to just eat the big salad in the late afternoon on my DDs... I read that ...

Reply by Meg Clifton

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:43:39 +0000

I am on a down day today! And thank God for that! I went out last night and wound up at a karaoke bar with my friends and the shots were kind of flying around. I haven't drank in a while and I wound up having 6 drinks all together! And that is like 1000 calories right there.....I hope I didn't totally screw my day up! OH Well! I have 2 shakes today and try to not over due it tomorrow maybe I will be ok...... So much pressure!...

Reply by Heather C.

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:46:56 +0000

Quoting: Frankie2starting to feel very hopeful that when I do weigh myself, maybe next week, a lot of this regained weight will be gone. good to hear your spirits are up again but you know, even if you haven't lost it all (and frankly, that would be pretty amazing) it's not the end of the world. I write down everything I ate in a small diary booklet. At the top of each page I write my morning's weight and fat % and then everything I ate. I do this because I keep track of it ...

Reply by suesue t

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:43:33 +0000

Quoting: Frankie2I don't think writing down the liter of ice cream prevents me from doing it. I wish it did. Lisa, this is true for me too! In fact once I start with the liter of icecream - the package of cookies is soon to follow. I also like what you touched on about emotions and eating. For me, that is why the dd is so powerful - food is not an option on dd's and I have had to learn new coping. Quoting: Frankie2Getting on the scale and weighing too much is a lot like getting that ...

Reply by Sue O

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:58:34 +0000

Lisa, I admire your courage and determination to stick with the diet in spite of your health problems. You're an inspiration to all of us. Hi Meg. Welcome aboard. Travis, it's great to see you! How have you been doing?

Reply by Lisa Frank

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:37:24 +0000

Quoting: baniemanOne easy one is to write things down You know, I have a friend who has lost 15 lbs by doing this alone. Now that she's lost so much, she's started to plan healthier foods more actively, but she started simply by taking note of all the stuff she ate. I know that this is a good thing to do. I should do it with spending money, too! Getting on the scale and weighing too much is a lot like getting that credit card statement. I really hate to do this, though. ...

Reply by Meg Clifton

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:14:21 +0000

Hey y'all! well, I have been reading this thread for about a week now and I am on my third up day on the JUDDD and I am so nervous about eating what I want to on these days! I had 5 bites of a HUGE piece of chocolate cake (triple Layer) tonight after I ate 4 count them 4 chicken tacos and I feel so guilty and STUFFED! I will be weighing in on the 4th of july! I guess we will see how much potato salad I can enjoy really! I was doing the 1200 calorie diet and it just consumed my whole day! An...

Reply by Beth N.

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:26:31 +0000

Quoting: Frankie2I suspect that if the up days were reasonable, one would still lose weight, albeit more slowly, even with one or two down days per week. To make JUDDDD a sensible long-term choice, and to not struggle with weight forever regardless of what diet I'm on, I need to learn how to do this. Dr. Johnson has recommended several things. One easy one is to write things down as you eat them on up days, and review what you ate in the evening. He says you will automatically eat less...

Reply by Beth N.

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:24:12 +0000

Hi, Travis--haven't seen a post from you in awhile. Did you win the weight loss contest? How's it going for you?

Reply by Beth N.

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:23:07 +0000

Quoting: starflyIm just wondering, does anyone think this diet will mess up our metabalisms, or will it help boost them. I have heard of something simalar a while back that this way of eating will trick your body and your metabalism will go faster. Starla, if you go to Dr. Johnson's website (there's a link in the very first post on this huge thread) and check out the "why it works" page, you will find some answers. I personally don't think it has messed up my metabol...

Reply by Travis F.

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:49:07 +0000

Hey Lisa... I do 2 UDs/week (Fri and Sat) in order to keep my UD/DDs the same from week to week. You may already do that. I thought I'd throw that out there just in case... it works GREAT for me. Sometimes you do get thrown a curve, but if I HAVE to eat on a DD (Father's Day was the last example) I just take the hit, eat and continue on the next day with an UD, then get back on track the following day with my DD. The big thing is not to get bummed just because you mess up a day...

Reply by Lisa Frank

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:10:23 +0000

For me, this type of situation is an ongoing problem. Today: scheduled up day. Tomorrow: department appreciantion luncheon. Saturday: wedding. Sunday: friend coming over for lunch. Makes me just want to designate all next week as a down day! The challenge isn't to stick with the down day, but to not to make the up days out of control. I suspect that if the up days were reasonable, one would still lose weight, albeit more slowly, even with one or two down days per week. To make JUD...

Reply by Kittynn Chen

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:48:18 +0000

I am just doing my second DD in a row and my fourth day on JUDDDD. Tomorrow is a birthday party and I just want to eat then. I don't feel bad really. It's only a little headache. Actually I think that I am not getting hungry until I eat something, as some other people here experienced as well. But of course I know that I shouldn't go on like this for more than two days and I won't. Tomorrow I will get a great dinner and cake And I also want to have a huge breakfast. Can'...