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Tesco have the chocolate crispy bars on 3 for £2.50.

Thanks folks. Wrinkly, it wasn't the s/f jelly and cream that was the problem, it was the quantity - too much cream! I have no will power. Laura and Claire, if watching my portions doesn't work then I may have to cut out the cheese too. I was doing ok with having Coke zero but if all else...

Was soooooo disheartened at gaining weight despite sticking to <20g carbs a day that I went on a major carb bender yesterday. You name it, I ate it. Luckily have not gained weight (yet) but have been good today so hopefully I'll be back in the magic k in the next couple of days. Trying really...

Have just discovered the Sula toffees from Holland and Barrett. Oh dear...

Thanks Sparkles. I thought that was the case, but had a bit of a panic when I looked more closely at the label!

Apologies in advance as this may be a really dumb question, but.... Do you just count the 'net carbs' in an Atkins bar or the total carbs????

Hiya everyone, I'm finally back after being internet-less for the last week! Week three STS, hoping for a loss for my next weigh in (weds) but to be honest I think I'm eating too many calories. I've not cheated but really want to eat so have been picking lots. Hmmmm. Hope everyone's getting on...

Week two and another 4lbs off, so that's 13lbs in total. Whoop whoop! Well done to everyone else for their losses xx

Hello Sparkles! Wishing you all the best, let us know how you get on xx

Good post Barbapapa!

Hey Tanya. Wishing you all the best!

Tee hee!

Cheers Jim. *Off to Lidl to stock up on sausages*

Aww, thanks you lot! xx

Fab thread guys! I guess you can't have the famous Lidl sausages on induction? Maybe I'll reward myself with some on day 15. How sad am I? I'm motivated by the prospect of sausages, lol!

I just have to share with you that I managed to lose 9lbs on my first week! Yay! I'm chuffed to bits. Thanks for all your support - I wouldn't have lasted the week without you lovely people xx

Keep going Allie! In the Atkins book it says it takes your body 48 hours to use up its glucose stores and so turn to fat for fuel (aka ketosis). As I assume you didn't overeat (and start carb loading) then you'll be back with Mr K pronto. Also, have you read Laura C's post on ketosis? It's worth...

KISS - hell yeah!

Hiya Mick - glad things are going ok. I'm just in Ketosis and am soooo happy to have stuck to the plan for 8 days. As Jim says, onwards and downwards!!!

Thanks for the advice Jim: simple is defo the way forward!

Great, thanks Ali. I am measuring everything (not OCD either - I promise!) but that's so I can get a feel for what each portion looks like. I'm sure after a while I'll be able to judge certain things by eye. As a rule of thumb I tend to overestimate my carbs if I'm unsure. I know what you...

Things going well, thanks Mick. I'm on day five now. Not in ketosis yet but have had a mild headache for the past 36 hours so wondering if that could be a sign. Losing weight though, so something is working! I'm finding it interesting from checking food labels how much cr*p is added to food -...

Hey all, Just wondering whether you guys use the nutritional info on food packaging for carb grams or use the Atkins book? Which is more accurate for non branded/processed foods such as veg? As ever, your thoughts are much appreciated. Bessie xx

Hiya everyone, Hope you're all doing well! Thanks for tip about cutting them in half Barbapapa - that makes me feel less cross about having paid nearly a tenner for mine. I think the pharmacist gave me the 'all singing all dancing' type that measures glucose too. I will specifically ask for...

Well done Mick, it must be so much nicer for you to be able to eat real food after those shakes! Wish I could drink that much water, I think I'd drown lol!

Barbapapa - thanks - it's good to hear that the diet works! Thanks for heads-up on Lloyds chemist. I did think the Boots price was rather expensive. What were you saying about 'doubling them up', I'm sorry but I didn't understand! Lady Marmelade - you have to ask the pharmacist for Ketostix -...

Thanks Jim, I read the stickies yesterday - very helpful. It was the differing carb counts that were confusing me but Mick kindly pointed out the difference between US and UK food labelling. Cheers, Bessie

Thanks Mick. Now it all makes sense! It's really weird being on this diet as I'm allowed to eat foods that were previously 'banned'.

Hi everyone, thought I'd say hello! I was calorie counting but not doing very well as I think I am properly addicted to carbs (I have been bingeing on sugary cr*p). So here I am trying to kick the addition (and hopefully lose lots of weight) on Atkins. The appeal is the promise of no more...

Thanks for all of your welcome messages, B x

Thanks KD! Good to meet you.

The biggest postives for me are that you can eat anything in moderation, it's simple, flexible and effective. Nuff said!

Oooh, thanks for the advice, I'll defo take a look. My problem is that I am a night-time nibbler and emotional eater. I've got into the habit of snacking in front of the tv after dinner. I have eaten far too many Galaxy bars of late (and not the little ones!) and really need to crack the habit...

Thanks Nic, and well done on your weight loss - you're doing really well!

Hey Mia, You are right not to be a scale hopper! It's recommended that you weigh yourself in the same clothes (or naked) at the same time of day once a week maximum. This is because your weight fluctuates throughout the day/week dependent on what you have eaten or drunk. For example, you will...

Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hello to all you lovely people. I'm your typical yo-yo dieter; the weight has started to creep back on (AGAIN) and as of today I'm back on CC to shift my spare tyre. I'm off to a wedding on 4 July so am using that as a target. Looking forward to meeting some...

Sorry to butt in, but does anyone mind if I join in? Could do with a bit of motivation! I'd like to lose 15lbs by the end of May and to start drinking 2 litres of water a day. Bessie x

Hi everyone, I'm new too. I'm your typical yo-yo dieter. The weight has been creeping back on lately so as of today I'm back on track (calorie counting). Looking forward to meeting some fabulous people on here for support and fun! Bessie xxx