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Yes I started JUDDD 5/29/12 at 162 and reached my goal 135 on 9/22/12. I started with 500 calories DDs for 2 weeks and increased my DD to 600. I like to run and cycle and I gradually increased my workouts - also do weights twice a week and I swim too. I had to increase my fat and protein to help me on my DDs - you may need…

Hi I'm in maintenance now but I would be happy to help you with any questions! Best wishes to you, Susan

Run - 43.75 miles Cycle - 498 miles Swim - 24,650 yds, which is 14 miles (all in a 25-yd pool) No moonwalk or riverdance, but I do boot-scoot on occasion!

Thanks everyone for the support! I thought I would let you know how my first week on maintenance went. I was a little worried that I might lose control, but I logged all my food here on MFP and I stayed within my calorie limits. I weighed today and I'm up 0.4 lbs - I'm not worried since I think this is water gain from…

Well, I do sweat a lot and probably stink pretty much after a workout, but, hey, this is a virtual friendship, I don't think my BO transfers over the internet - so, I'm asking again for some running, cycling, swimming, triathlon friends. I did sign up for a sprint triathlon - its Oct 14: 400M swim, 11 mile bike, 4 mile run.

I wish I knew! I only weigh once a week (after a DD), so I have not personally seen this happen. But, I know on the LCF JUDDD forum, there were several threads where people reported this same behavior. You're not the only one! Hopefully, you are still seeing an overall downward trend. Keep up the good work! Susan

Welcome to all! Wonderful to see more people giving JUDDD a try. Cici, sounds like you're doing very well! Congrats on getting through the first 2 weeks! Jenn, I like your attitude - this is a WOE. There's alot of success stories over on the LCF forum and they are in maintainence, still following JUDDD! Good luck everyone!…

Very well told! Thank you!

Glad you are better! Congrats for getting into cycling! Vertigo is pretty scary, glad that is past for you.

I ride my bike about 4 or 5 days a week and I always wear a helmet. My rides vary from 1/2 mile (to the gym) up to 60 or more miles. I've cracked 3 helmets in crashes in the last 20 years. I've been to the ER once - car made illegal turn in front of me - I landed on top of his hood - his insurance ended up paying for a new…

Hey, you didn't let it turn into a daylong binge! Thats important. Keeping under 800 cal is really great. Just stay in your regular rotation and you'll probably be fine. Keep it up and good luck, Susan

Great to hear the scale still went down! I've seen posts from JUDDD'ers who say they try to save as many calories as possible to the end of the day (on DDs) because the evenings can be difficult. I usually find a cup of broth or brewed herbal tea helps me in the evening. Keep up the good work!

Welcome! Glad to hear your DDs are going well. Sounds like you are already getting the SIRT1 gene benefit! Several of the members here are also on another site http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/ there's more activity there and some longtime experienced JUDDD'ers who are very helpful. You don't have to be lowcarb.…

Absolutely! I'm sorry if it sounded like I was pushing a strenuous exercise regimen! JUDDD works very well for low, moderate, and high levels of exercise. We simply adjust our UD/DD calories accordingly. I agree that 500 DD calories for your Induction Period is a good plan, and then you may adjust after that. Best wishes,…

Hi and welcome! If you experiment with the calculator inputs, you should see the UD/DD calories change - eg, as you increase activity level input, the calories go up. So, if you're going to exercise you can increase the calories. The other option is the restriction, when you change that input, but leave the activity input…

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.…

^^Same for me!

@fastforlife1 - that's wonderful! Congrats!

I had a 305 and really liked it except its very large for a female. One other comment about the 305 - it estimates your calories burned using time and distance NOT your HR. Even though it comes with a HRM and reports your average Max rate etc. I've just gotten a 410 and so far its pretty good. It does use HR to calculate…

I've used my Garmin FR410 in the gym on the treadmill and in Spin class. The only data I get is my HR and calories burned. But, I can buy the optional footpod, which ties to your shoe, and then you get pace and distance data on the treadmill. Another optional gadget is the speed/cadence sensor which you can attach to your…

I just got a Garmin Forerunner 405. Still getting used to it... It has GPS and HRM.

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…

Hi Tara, Welcome! I hope you are successful with your JUDDD experiment! In your profile, you said you have already been to the JUDDD website, so you are familiar with the calculator. Another good resource is the LCF forum -- http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/ -- there are some threads that list low calorie menu…

Congratulations on your wonderful progress so far! I'm 55 and I go to my gym several times a week. I know what you mean about skin elasticity but building muscle strength has so many benefits. Swimming is good cardio and kind to the joints. I've been doing Pilate's and I can feel the improvement in my core. Mainly if you…

Welcome Valerie! I have not seen the BBC program myself, although I've read a little about it. It sounds very interesting and it does sound similar to JUDDD. Good luck with your journey! Susan

Welcome clarechieri! Everything WillardsMommy posted is great advice! The first two weeks (Induction period) is pretty tough, so I suggest you plan ahead. Enter your meals BEFORE you eat in your food diary here in MFP and make sure your calories are within your goals. I also try to watch my carbs and protein counts, but…

I still use a spiral notebook (7 x 5) because I like to journal more stuff than just food and exercise. But if that won't fit your lifestyle my next suggestion is to plan ahead. Each night sit at your computer and enter everything you plan to eat and drink the next day into your MFP food diary. If I have a plan for each…

I'll try to answer a couple of your questions - "One: Will starting to run be easier for me as I exercise quite often already?" Yes, you should be able to start running easily. "Two: How do I start running? Do I hit the treadmill and just go for an hour, or should I build it up?" I suggest you build up. If you have access…

There's also a concept called MD (I think its "Medium Day") which is about half the calories of a UD. Many JUDDDer's use this to "switch" their UD/DD rotation for a special day. You do a MD, then a UD, then the DD. Then you're back on the regualar UD/DD rotation. I actually do this on a regular basis. I have DDs on M,W,F.…

Welcome from another female over 50 on this group :-) Except I'm not up to 50 miles (yet). Maybe soon! Susan