Bacon

I'm sure I read somewhere that bacon with all the fat cut off, just the medallions, is a source of protein.

Is this correct and could it be eaten on slim and save?

I don't think you can

I bloody wish lol

Oops, I didn't check - had 2 packets last week, clearly didn't have an effect on my losses!

I thought you could have fat trimmed unsmoked bacon? I had it on Atkins so presumed you could on SnS too.

I've been having the unsmoked bacon medallions grilled. I'm hoping its ok!

Iv always had bacon medalions too
Jo x

Just read on another threa actually that trimmed bacon should be ok x

That's good then :) bacon and eggs for me tomorrow!

Not sure u can have both tho... Assuming its 2eggs or 100g bacon. Unless u split it all..... Not 100% sure tho just guessing

I think you can have extra protein but you may not lose as much.

It's a good substitute to have when having a bad day.

Thought I'd share a bit of what I've been doing so far, it seems to be working ok for me so far... I'm working through the Beck Diet Solution to address my eating choices and behaviour around that as I've overeaten most of my life. That said, I'm not yet equipped with enough stills to not overeat. I can recognise the desires and know the difference between hunger and cravings, but aren't quite there in having 100% successful techniques to avoid it. So, that is a long winded way of saying it's kind of ok to not quite stick to this absolutely by the letter (without wishing to sound like I'm rubbishing it or anything like that, or that's it's ok not to stick with a diet).

My philosophy is that a massively dramatic change from how I've eaten my whole life is going to have some good days and some days when it's a bit more challenging. If I have what my head considers to be "cheats" but choose those cheats wisely to stay in ketosis, then I will more likely remain on the plan longer term. This then gives me the space to work through my overeating issues whilst still losing weight. It took me a long time to get to this point, for long term success in changing my approach to eating, I'm not going to be able to do that without taking some time to grasp it fully.

So, I have cheats - when I said above I'd had 2 packets of bacon this last week, I had them over 2 evenings when I had a lot of emotionally based cravings - 6 rashers of bacon on each occasion. This was in addition to my packs for the day. I'm not suggesting that it's fine to do that all the time, but I do think I'm saying that if you need to loosen the strings a little from time to time for longer term success, then that's ok. I appreciate that for some people being on a diet is an all or nothing thing - I've been there myself many a time. But for those of you that may struggle a little and need to work with your head, then a little on plan cheating that helps you stay on track I think is ok :)

I imagine matching the calories to the allowed amount (off top of my head not sure how much that is..) but the medalions are roughly 50cals each I think?
Id have it as a treat as its still more fatty than chicken even without fatty rind

It's a 'use it as a treat' thing. Bacon isn't good for you generally anyway (additives, salt, fat blah blah blah) and the point of SnS, beyond losing the weight is to change eating habits for long term weight maintenance and overall health. But the occasional piece of bacon, if it helps you stay on the diet is fine. I enjoy a small (sub 100g) chicken breast, stuffed with a tiny amount of low fat cottage cheese wrapped in a bacon medallion an excellent substitute for parma wrapped, feta stuffed chicken breast when we have guests round.

I also have the odd protein based cheat now and then, my fave is roast chicken fridge raiders. It's better than reaching for the chocolate!

I have to be honest too.....I have had extra protein every day (I'm on day 4) and will until my hunger abates/until i dont need to. Although it will limit my first weeks loss, I'm not cold and I've had no headaches worth noticing so I'm pushing through the notoriously difficult first week without any problems. I'm hoping I'm making it easier this way. That said, this is my first vcld, so what do I know aye!