Yes it's all about the balance. Every single diet I have been on has lead to diet fatigue, I would lose some, feel great, then go crazy because there was so much I couldn't have, and gain most of it back after summer. Every. Single. Year.

With this plan I can enjoy everything I want, just not necessarily on the same day. Nor do I feel the need for doing that anymore, that's the bonus!

Down day today and lots to get done before i work 2nd job and then tutor after that and errands with grandma...hopefully i will be so busy and not think of food

yesterday was a hodge podge of foods...egg mcmuffin...hashbrowns...few jelly beans....3 choc truffles..chinese food....not sure how to count the chinese as i left most of the rice and ate the chicken and veggies....i know i was under or at my cals, so no worries

i have never liked oatmeal, but i know it is so filling and good for me, so i bought more yesterday to try again so may have that and a piece of toast for dinner and fast until then

have a greatttttttttttt day all and stay strong...

This gives me great hope that I can get this weight off with JUDDD and keep it off.

I have felt really deprived at times when doing low carb, not so much the lack of wheat or starches, but for my sweet treats. For whatever reason, low carb does not work well for me with the AF sweeteners, so treats and drinks with AF sweeteners really cause issues for me. I have such the sweet tooth too.

With JUDDD, I have the balance and sweet freedom that Janelle talks about, well at least every other day.

Oh, I love oatmeal, I had a bowl with a banana smashed in it yesterday for breakfast. Think that is what sustained me til 6:30 last night.

Coffee with coconut creamer and a turkey sammie with light bread and some veggies for me today so far 241 calories. Think I am going to have some of that 60 calorie soup for dinner and call it good. I'm so tired and don't really care about eating. Now that's a first.

ugghhhhh so i cant gag down the oatmeal....i even added some splenda....i have tried all flavors, and now give up on liking it...darn it

ate about 1/2 the bowl and then had some special k crackers...cals under 250 for day....

i am tired also, had job 2 today, then did tutoring and errands with grandma...

made some texts to the ex that wasnt fun

oh well, tomorrow we eat....sleep well all

Went over by a couple hundred cals today (UD). No junk either. Still, this reminds me I have to make wiser choices when I am starving, and distracted by that hunger at work. Higher protein usually works best for me, to keep me full longer, and I need to be more mindful of that in the future to have more consistent successful days.

Good morning Barb.

From what I have read, JUDDD is very forgiving as long as you get right back with your DD. I have read some people having 4000 calories and then getting right back on the next day with DD and not gaining for the week.

I agree, planing your foods is key, this is true no matter what plan you are following.

Today is an UD for me. I have no clue what I want to eat for breakfast today. I am not in the mood for oatmeal, to lazy to make a breakfast sandwich, so maybe a run through McDonalds for a 300 calorie egg McMuffin is in line. I know lunch will be either Subway or ???. It will be out today, that much I know.

~ Janelle and Stacy, what are your UD plans?

Have a great day all.
Rox

I really messed up last night on my dd....details in my journal...could kick myself....

no clue about my ud...i dont feel well for many reasons and food sounds blech,,,,i know my son and gfriend will be here for dinner and we have no idea what we are having....think i will save my cals for this meal...i messed up yesterday so today i am going to watch cals...i didnt want to just re do my down day as that would make easter down.....today will just be a lower ud

hope everyone had a wonderful friday....<3

I posted this in my journal today:

So I have been a JUDDDer for 2 weeks now and today I weighed in....I have lost 5 pounds in two weeks! I know it's not a lot, but I don't have that much to lose, so this is good. I prefer slow and steady. My experiment was to see if I could lose at all on this plan (it kind of sounded too good to be true), and the results show that this WOE is a keeper for me I even had a weekend where I had an UD on Friday and then ate moderately on both Sat & Sun; with a DD to start the week on Monday...I am impressed. This is so easy!

JUDDD Results so far...
3/14---182.5 pounds
3/29----177 pounds

so glad you are loving it sister...keep up the awesome job...i am also loving how my body likes this woe and i know i can handle it for life...i am one of those that there was NO WAY i was going the rest of my life deprived...and no matter what others say vlc/lc was depriving me of my fav things...that is no way to live...and i am sorry but imo those who say they wont miss this or that for life on lc simply isnt speaking the truth...just imo...sooooooooooooo glad your a JUDDDETTE with me <3

Found this on another site. Be careful that the calorie counts are accurate with your favorite app as I have found a couple things that are off a little on this list. I did change the crunchy taco from to the correct amount on here. This is just to give you an idea of things to eat at certain restaurants on a DD.


Restaurant Calories Carbs
Applebee Asiago Peppercorn Steak, seasoned potatoes and fresh veggies 380 26
Burger King Whopper Jr 1/2 bun 260 14
Burger King Whopper Jr no bun, no ketchup 190 2
Burger King Whopper no bun, no ketchup 410 4
Chinese Fort Bragg GB and Chicken 272 8
El Pollo Loco Carnitas Taco 192 21
El Pollo Loco Kids 2 legs combo 168 0
El Pollo Loco Pinto Beans 196 29
El Pollo Loco skinless chicken breast meal 267 11
El Pollo Loco Tropical Habanero Chicken Breast 238 4
Jimmy John's Subs Turkey Tom, unwich, no mayo, no cheese, cucumbers and tomatos 87
McDonald FF 1/2 order 230 29
McDonald Filet of Fish 380 38
McDonalds Angus Bacon and Cheese Snack 390 27
McDonalds Chicken McNuggets 4 190 12
McDonalds Chicken McNuggets 6 280 18
McDonalds Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap (Crispy) 330 34
McDonalds Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap (Grilled) 250 27
McDonalds Egg McMuffin 300 30
McDonalds McChicken 360 40
McDonalds Premium Bacon Grilled Salad with Grilled Chicken 190 10
McDonalds Premium Selects Premium Breast Strips 3 380 21
McDonalds Ranch Snack Wrap (Crispy) 350 31
McDonalds Ranch Snack Wrap (Grilled) 270 25
McDonalds Sausage McMuffin 370 29
Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken 200 13
Panda Express Broccoli Beef 120 13
Panda Express Chinese Green beans and chicken 170 12
Panda Express Crispy Shrimp 260 26
Panda Express Firecracker Chicken 240 14
Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken 240 13
Panda Express Mushroom Chicken 180 10
Panda Express Potato Chicken 190 19
PF Chang Shanghai shrimp, no rice, extra veggies 390
Quiznos Alpine Chicken Flatbread Sammie, no dressing 210 24
Quiznos Sm Broccoli Cheese Soup, 1 cup 135 9
Red Lobster Accompaniment 1.5 oz: 1000% Pure Butter 350 2
Red Lobster Accompaniment 1.5 oz: Cocktail Sauce 40 9
Red Lobster Accompaniment 1.5 oz: Ketchup 50 11
Red Lobster Accompaniment 1.5 oz: Marinara Sauce 25 4
Red Lobster Accompaniment 1.5 oz: Peach-Bourbon BBQ Sauce 140 32
Red Lobster Accompaniment 1.5 oz: Pico de Gallo 10 2
Red Lobster Accompaniment 1.5 oz: Pina Colada Sauce 80 12
Red Lobster Accompaniment 1.5 oz: Remoulade 230 6
Red Lobster Accompaniment 1.5 oz: Tartar Sauce 190 6
Red Lobster Accompaniment Wine by the Glass Sparkling: 100 2
Red Lobster Accompaniment Wine by the Glass White, Blush or Red 120 7
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Add Butter 90 1
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Add petite srimp to salad 15 0
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Add Sour Cream 30 1
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Baked Potato 220 47
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Cheddar Bay Biscuit™ (each) 150 16
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Cole Slaw 200 13
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Creamy Langostino Lobster Baked Potato 380 50
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Creamy Langostino Lobster Mashed Potatoes 370 30
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Fresh Asparagus 60 5
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Fresh Broccoli 45 6
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Fries 330 40
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Home-syle Mashed Potatoes 210 27
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Potato Chips 300 28
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Salad Caeser 270 13
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Salad Garden 90 13
Red Lobster Accompaniment: Wild Rice Pilaf 180 34
Red Lobster Add To Any Meal: Garlic-Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Skewer 100 3
Red Lobster Add To Any Meal: Lobster Tail 60 0
Red Lobster Add To Any Meal: Snow Crab Legs 90 0
Red Lobster Broiled Seafood Platter 300 9
Red Lobster Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail 120 9
Red Lobster Create Your Own Feast: Garlic Shrimp Scampi 180 0
Red Lobster Create Your Own Feast: Garlic-Grilled Shrimp 60 <1
Red Lobster Create Your Own Feast: Grilled Fresh Salmon 210 0
Red Lobster Create Your Own Feast: Peppercorn-Grilled Sirloin 280 0
Red Lobster Create Your Own Feast: Seafood-Stuffed Fish 160 6
Red Lobster Create Your Own Feast: Steamed Snow Crab Legs 90 0
Red Lobster Create Your Own Feast: Walt’s Favorite Shrimp 370 25
Red Lobster Create Your Own Lunch: Bay Scallops Broiled 70 2
Red Lobster Create Your Own Lunch: Bay Scallops Fried 140 9
Red Lobster Create Your Own Lunch: Chicken Breast Strips 410 28
Red Lobster Create Your Own Lunch: Garlic Shrimp Scampi 70 0
Red Lobster Create Your Own Lunch: Hand-Breaded Shrimp 150 8
Red Lobster Create Your Own Lunch: Lightly Breaded Clam Strips 370 31
Red Lobster Dressing 1.5 oz: Balsamic Vinaigrette 80 4
Red Lobster Dressing 1.5 oz: Blue Cheese 240 2
Red Lobster Dressing 1.5 oz: Caesar 280 1
Red Lobster Dressing 1.5 oz: French 150 9
Red Lobster Dressing 1.5 oz: Honey Mustard 190 8
Red Lobster Dressing 1.5 oz: Ranch 160 3
Red Lobster Dressing 1.5 oz: Thosand Island 200 6
Red Lobster Fish Oven-Broiled 320 10
Red Lobster Grilled Selections: Add Skewer of Maple-Glazed Jumbo Shrimp 110 11
Red Lobster Grilled Selections: Center-Cut NY Strip Steak 490 0
Red Lobster Grilled Selections: Garlic-Grilled Jumbo Shrimp 370 40
Red Lobster Grilled Selections: Grilled Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops 500 42
Red Lobster Grilled Selections: Peach-Bourbon BBQ Shrimp and Scallops 490 34
Red Lobster Live Maine Lobster, 1 ¼ Pound Steamed 230 0
Red Lobster Live Maine Lobster, 1 ¼ Pound Steamed W ith Stuffing 310 8
Red Lobster Lobster Bisque, Bowl 410 23
Red Lobster Lobster Bisque, Cup 210 12
Red Lobster Lunch Classics: Crunchy Popcorn Shrimp 280 26
Red Lobster Lunch Classics: Farm-Raised Catfish Blackened 190 0
Red Lobster Lunch Classics: Farm-Raised Catfish Golden Fried 220 3
Red Lobster Lunch Classics: Fish Golden-fried 210 2
Red Lobster Lunch Classics: Fish Oven-broiled 150 3
Red Lobster Lunch Classics: Garlic Shrimp Scampi 130 0
Red Lobster Lunch Classics: Hand-breaded Shrimp 260 13
Red Lobster Lunch Classics: Sailor's Platter 330 8
Red Lobster Lunch Classics: Seafood-stuffed Fish 160 6
Red Lobster Manhattan Clam Chowder, Bowl 160 25
Red Lobster Manhattan Clam Chowder, Cup 80 12
Red Lobster New England Chowder, Bowl 480 26
Red Lobster New England Clam Chowder, Cup 230 13
Red Lobster Pan-Seared Crab Cakes 280 13
Red Lobster Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia Half 430 19
Red Lobster Potato Bacon Soup, Bowl 450 37
Red Lobster Potato Bacon Soup, Cup 220 19
Red Lobster Quick Catches: Grilled Shrimp Skewers 360 47
Red Lobster Rockzilla 130 0
Red Lobster Seafood Gumbo, Bowl 470 51
Red Lobster Seafood Gumbo, Cup 230 25
Red Lobster Seafood-Stuffed Fish 320 13
Red Lobster Seaside Starters: Lobster-Crab-and-Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms 330 18
Red Lobster Shrimp Lover’s Monday and Tuesday: Coconut Shrimp Bites 290 19
Red Lobster Shrimp Lover’s Monday and Tuesday: Fried Shrimp 210 11
Red Lobster Shrimp Lover’s Monday and Tuesday: Popcorn Shrimp 180 16
Red Lobster Shrimp Lover’s Monday and Tuesday: Scampi 130 0
Red Lobster Shrimp Your Way: Coconut Shrimp Bites 290 19
Red Lobster Shrimp Your Way: Fried Shrimp 210 11
Red Lobster Shrimp Your Way: Popcorn Shrimp 180 16
Red Lobster Shrimp Your Way: Scampi 130 0
Red Lobster Signature Combination: Broiled Seafood Platter 300 9
Red Lobster Walleye Blackened 300 9
Red Lobster Walleye Broiled 260 0
Red Lobster Walt’s Favorite Shrimp Add 1/2 dozen 280 19
Red Robin Simply Grilled Chicken Burger Protein Style with Mushrooms (Not Sauteed), no Cheese of Mayo 175 4 Net
Red Robin Steamed Broccolli 32 3 Net
Red Robin Terriyaki Chicken Burger, Protein Style, with no Cheese or Mayo 243 25
Rollerville appleburger and salad 176 16
Taco Bell 1 crunchy tacos 170 12
Taco Bell Chicken Soft Taco and Pintos 'n' Cheese, ranchero Chicken 350 38
Taco Bell Crunchy Taco Supreme & Mexican Rice 200 15
Taco Bell Fresco Chicken Soft Taco 150 18
Taco Bell Fresco Crunchy Taco 150 13
Taco Bell Fresco Grilled Steak Soft Taco 150 19
Taco Bell Fresco Soft Taco 180 20
Wendy's Small Chili 210
Wendy's half-size apple/pecan/chicken salad with one pk pomegranate dressing 340

wowsers thanks for all those sis...<3

Sat,,,dd was tough as i was cooking food for Easter dinner and getting some things ready,,,this included making desserts

then it was date night and we went to a cajun restaurant to hear a band Ray likes and to eat....I had about 5 bites of a salad that was yucky and a think blackened chicken breast,,,ohhhhhh so many things on the menu looked great for an UD

As we were leaving the area where the restaurant is we went to a coffee house and i had a frozen sugar free turtle latte...YUMM was it good...it was 130 cals,,,i drank about half then gave Ray the rest as he liked it better than the warm drink he got

I am soooo ready for UD soon...

Happy Easter JUDDDettes.....<3

Happy Easter!

Yesterday DD wound up being 333 calories, fasted until 5:30, wasn't too bad as I just stayed busy and drank lots of fluids.

Weight this morning 184.5, so only down .5 after DD yesterday.

UD for me today. Not counting, just going to be mindful of what I put in my mouth. Even got myself a single serving of Cadbury Eggs that I will enjoy today.

Easter Service at 10:45 and then lunch with Tim's fiance's parents, friends and family. I am making a jello dessert. It is SF orange jello, low fat cottage cheese, lite cool whip, crushed pineapple in it's own juice, and mandarin oranges that are in light syrup, (I will rinse those first). I will have this when they are having carrot cake after lunch.

Hope you all have a wonderful day today with all your family and friends as we celebrate this beautiful day.
Rox