DD/UD NUMBERS
kel7298
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After my weight loss came to a grinding hault I needed to figure out why. Based on my food journal it appears eating over 1600
calories on my UD is not a good thing. Plus all the holiday events had me doing too many MD.
RESET!
1500/1600 - UD with alternating 500/600 - DD
NO MD unless ABSOLUTELY necessary.
I know this sounds low, but I was losing consistently with those numbers. Yes there was an occasional UD that was higher and that still might happen, but for now this is where I'm at.
What are your numbers?
calories on my UD is not a good thing. Plus all the holiday events had me doing too many MD.
RESET!
1500/1600 - UD with alternating 500/600 - DD
NO MD unless ABSOLUTELY necessary.
I know this sounds low, but I was losing consistently with those numbers. Yes there was an occasional UD that was higher and that still might happen, but for now this is where I'm at.
What are your numbers?
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Dropped mine recently to 2200/>500. I usually stay between 200-400 on DDs and get right around 2200 on UDs but I still have a LOT to lose, so my numbers are higher. Though I figured it out and I'm almost 1/4 of the way to goal. Not bad for less than 3 months. If I can keep going at this pace, I'll be at goal (at least the first goal where I "could" be happy) by Halloween. That would be phenominal!
You're doing great, and I'm sure the tweak will work out for you.0 -
Admittedly I've only managed to do it a few times and haven't got round to weighing yet but have to say I felt surprisingly good on 1800/500, if I can get into the routine this should work for me. I have found the UDs a bit difficult as I realise too late in the day that I have to eat more than I'm used to... Back on track today though it was quite hectic at work and I didn't have time to log properly. Definitely PRIORITISING my diary tomorrow. I really can't believe that I managed to survive on 500 cals in a day. It really does seem low, or is that just me?? Good luck everyone!
Ps meant to ask, what's MD? I also checked on JUDDD web page and the calculator says my 'normal' cals/day are 3114 and that my down day calories are 779... I can't help feeling that this seems a tad absurd? 3000 cals seem like such a lot these days??? :laugh:0 -
I am on my second week of JUDDD, so still tweaking, but my numbers are: 1850/500. According to the JUDDD calculator I can have up to 2000/414 (after induction). I have a substantial amount of weight to lose though: 242/214/135. 5ft. 5 inches, age 38.0
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Linda,
Did you make sure that you entered your height in inches and your weight in pounds in the calculator? It's default is cms and kilos, and that will skew your numbers. Also, if you entered that you're very active, it will give you higher numbers. I'm exercising (though admittedly nowhere near as much as Kel) and I put little to no activity. I am tall and heavy, and my numbers are nowhere near yours.0 -
Admittedly I've only managed to do it a few times and haven't got round to weighing yet but have to say I felt surprisingly good on 1800/500, if I can get into the routine this should work for me. I have found the UDs a bit difficult as I realise too late in the day that I have to eat more than I'm used to... Back on track today though it was quite hectic at work and I didn't have time to log properly. Definitely PRIORITISING my diary tomorrow. I really can't believe that I managed to survive on 500 cals in a day. It really does seem low, or is that just me?? Good luck everyone!
Ps meant to ask, what's MD? I also checked on JUDDD web page and the calculator says my 'normal' cals/day are 3114 and that my down day calories are 779... I can't help feeling that this seems a tad absurd? 3000 cals seem like such a lot these days??? :laugh:
MD are mid days. The are basically 2/3 the calories of a UD
On - you are doing great.
Dawn - that is wonderful news. Congrats!!0 -
Thanks!! Having this support system here and on LCF really helps.0
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Thanks!! Having this support system here and on LCF really helps.
Is your name the same there as here?0 -
Well darn, I didn't keep my UD to 1600 yesterday. Tomorrow is another day.0
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I'm doing 1300 days consistently for the next 6 weeks to try to reset my metabolism, but when I go back to JUDD I will do UD-1500 DD-500. I'm 5'6" and currently 165 labs, and classify myself as "sedentary" (work at a desk all day, put in an hour of walking 5 days a week).0
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Thanks!! Having this support system here and on LCF really helps.
Is your name the same there as here?
Yes. I am not very active though. I am a lurker there mostly LOL!0 -
I'm doing 1300 days consistently for the next 6 weeks to try to reset my metabolism, but when I go back to JUDD I will do UD-1500 DD-500. I'm 5'6" and currently 165 labs, and classify myself as "sedentary" (work at a desk all day, put in an hour of walking 5 days a week).
Sounds like a perfect plan.Yes. I am not very active though. I am a lurker there mostly LOL!
Hey there lurker! (I actually saw you there the other day)0 -
I started JUDDD doing 500/2000 then ended up at 500/1800 but lately been doing 800/1500 which is not as big of a difference but still seems to be working. I have been working out 5-6 days a week and i needed to up my DD's because I was starving.0
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I started with 500/2400, but after an initial loss, plateau'd for a couple months. I've adjusted now to 500-600/ 1800, with one slightly higher day in the mix to keep things consistent week to week. I still ahve over 100 pounds to lose, and this level seems to be good for slowly but surely paring them off.0
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I'm doing 1700 to 1800 UDs and under 500 DDs. I was doing 1900 UDs and not losing. I don't have much to lose but want to get 5lbs off so I'm lowering my UDs just a bit to see if that helps. I also do the same days every week. Mon, wed. Fri. DDs. Tuesday, Thurs, sun UDs and sat MD. I like this so I have less days to think about food during work. It works well and now that I have been at it for awhile I'm not hungry on DDs at all. I love that!0
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I'm doing up to 1600 calories on up days, Mon & Wed are 400-500 calorie down days, Fridays are 650 calorie down(ish) days to accommodate the wine dh always opens. It's working so far...0
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Lovely to find the JUDDD forum here, thanks for the invite!
My official numbers are around 400/1700, and I dropped very quickly form a131 to under my goal weight of 126 on that.
I have been maintaining for 2.5 months now at around 123 - 125 lbs. I aim for under 500 on DDs and allow myself pretty much anything on my UDs, probably averaging around 2000.
If I want to drop my weight again I would lower my UD calls, rather than the DD ones I think. But I doubt I will ever want to get smaller, I don't think I would look better at my age.0 -
I'm doing 1300 days consistently for the next 6 weeks to try to reset my metabolism, but when I go back to JUDD I will do UD-1500 DD-500. I'm 5'6" and currently 165 labs, and classify myself as "sedentary" (work at a desk all day, put in an hour of walking 5 days a week).
That's what i'm doing, except keeping it LC. I'llprobably do a free day on either saturday or sunday so my body doesn't get too used to it. Then, i would imagine after 6 weeks, I feel I should be ready to JUDDD. That mental block hopefully will be gone and I will do this! I'll still keep JUDDD LC with a cheat on saturday or sunday, as I tried JUDDD with high carbs and epically failed. My body just doesn't like them I guess!0 -
I'm attempting to do 500-600 DD with 1600-1800 UD. I often fail at both numbers but not by much. It works and that is what counts! I also try and do as much low carb as possible as on UD as I have definitely found that I cannot do high carb and lose anything.
At my age and metabolism and under 10 to lose, it is a slow process but perseverance and a new WOE will make me successful. DD are quite stressful when I am home as I keep wanting something (I quit smoking a year ago and still have to keep reassuring myself that I am fine without those damn sticks). Consequently when I am bored, I look for something to eat!
So that's my story, what's yours?0 -
I am maintaining so I do 500-600 DD and do not count on UD's (so FD's)0
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Great that you gave up smoking Bada-bing, that would make you want to eat I am sure, s owell done on controlling it on those 'at home' DDs.0
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Been doing a traditional eat less move more diet at 1200 per day. Starting JUDDD tomorrow and the calc said a whopping 1800 up days and 350 down days! Youch that will be hard... but determined to give this shot. I only have a little to lose but been plateau'ed since May ...
Advice needed : shall I keep to 300 in my induction week cals on my down days ... I hear 500 in other advice but ths that's a decent number of cals over my calculated DD limit, and stick to 1200 on up days? My BMR is 1350.
Thank you
Tara0 -
I try to do 500-600 DD and 1200-1400 UD. Although due to hectic schedule and lots of flying around it was hard to keep it up... still is. Waiting for my routine to get back to normal and then Ill concentrate more on what and when I eat, but since I'm still losing, Im aiming at those numbers.0
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Hi Tara,
I hope you're doing okay starting out with JUDDD. I know the range of 350 - 1800 sounds extreme. Do you remember what you chose for the weight loss mode in the calculator? If you change that value, say 30%, I think you will see your DD calories go up alittle. But, there are JUDDDer's who can keep their DDs that low and you might be one of them!
I've read from more experienced JUDDDer's that its preferable to have at least 1000 calories "swing" between your UD and DD, so instead of trying to limit your UD to 1200, I think it would be better to try and keep the DD at 500 and the UD at 1500 (or more if you need it).
Just for the record, my DDs are usually around 600 - 700 and my UDs are about 1600 - 1900. I exercise 6 days a week. I started out with 500 calorie DDs, but I've increased the calories as I increased my activity level and I've continued to lose.
Good luck,
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Friday I switched to alternate day fasting which I think I prefer to ESE. Every other day goal calories are 6-700 calories (and yes I count my exercise calories on these days. I have been having a very active summer walking, swimming, and remodeling an old house) and alternate days are maintainance calories (about 2100-2300 calories for me, but I am trying to keep my up day calories at 1800 except for special occasions. And I do not count exercise calories those days.
I have also realized that hoping to lose 2/3 pounds a week is an unreasonable goal for me; however, I will keep trying!0 -
fastforlife - sounds good to me.0
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Update - 1 week JUDD - 3#s lost!0
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@fastforlife1 - that's wonderful! Congrats!0
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Hi! I am on DD no 2. No. 1 was HARD! I woke up starving and could not get to sleep! Any tips for me tonight? I am trying to save 300 cal for dinner so I can have maybe half a protein shake and a small meal but I need something to get me through the night. I so loved my UD yesterday. Its the first time in so long that I have felt little guilt. There is still a little there, but it will take a while. Also, this group doesn't seem so active anymore.... Would love to know how everyone is going! I am aiming for 500/2000 like most, but am not counting UD... I know calories, I have been doing cal counting for a LONG time. but definantly counting down days. So any tips are great!0
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Hi Sicchi
Yes the first 2 weeks is often really difficult. I've been able to get by with
a warm drink like chicken broth (there's a brand Wylers that's only 5 cals)
There is another forum http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/
that is very active and there are a couple of threads that list helpful
food choices for DDs. There are some members there who were very
successful with JUDDD and they still watch for newbies like us who need
help. You might take a look there for more ideas.
Good luck and hope you do better on your next DD.
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I did ok yesterday on my 2nd DD. I did have a huge breakfast this morn (500 cal) so am nice and full right now. Still had trouble sleeping
I just wake up at 4am and cant get back to sleep. I am going on holidays in 2 days so will have my last down day tomorrow.... Kind of sucks I found this WOE just before going away. Its only a week so i will start again when I get back and maybe do a little fasting while away, not sure. Will enjoy my big plate of lamb cutlets tonight though 
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