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Back to the poorly thing - how about a big plate of scrambled eggs? They have the mushy comfort food element? You can have them on toasted mim? Or cauliflower mash? Hope you feel better. X

Hi Ditzee. Don't worry - I started at 16.4, lost 2lb, put on 4lb and have lost another 2lb! So, am back at the start again! Keep going with it - dont think of it as 3 stone if that seems too hard. If I thought of how far I have to go...phew! So, I'm looking to lose some inches and get healthy...

Hi and welcome! Good luck with it and it'll be good to see your posts. Although once a week? This forum is fab and slightly addictive, so we might be seeing you more often than that! :D The menu sticky is fab as is the 'what are we eating today' one if you ever need help or inspiration!

Well done Freckles, that's a great loss. Am green with envy (in the nicest possible way!) So glad it's not just me noticing the effects of the booze! I only had a couple of glasses of red on Friday but they had more of an impact than I expected! I think I might try and cut it out completely -...

I had a carb blow out over easter and am finding it really hard to get back on the wagon. So, today, I'm hoping to up my water intake to at least 2 litres and get back on it! I'm going to re-read the book in case that helps motivate me. Ham salad for lunch and probably an omelette for dinner...

Worth it though!

Fanx Jim, it's good to be back!

Nomnomnomnom...

From a pharmacy site: Green Coffee Extract contains high levels of active compounds called "chlorogenic acids", and one in particular called "5-caffeoylquinic acid". These chlorogenic acids work by suppressing the amount of glucose that is absorbed in the small intestine. Glucose is used for...

My osteopath recommended the low carb thing so also said a green coffee extract would help as it apparently limits the amount of carbohydrate your body can absorb so it can't change to glucose and then fat.

air kisses back atcha! I've only been back on a couple of weeks but yeah, it was like i'd not been away! I should have come straight back on when i first strayed but i felt ashamed at my lack of self control. Still, onward and downward! Anyway - Nando's! Half a chicken, either mild or...

I've noticed I'm sleeping better since starting it - i used to wake up all the time but nowhere near as much now. But yes, very vivid dreams that seem like they're lasting for ages. I've always had strange dreams though, so not that much of a change, but the 'themes' have changed, if you know...

Great news Janbow, well done. Can't wait to see your updated stats after the long weekend!

Protein is king for hunger pangs! I used to have choc at about 3pm every day and I'd want dinner by half five but now i have some cheese or meat and I'm good til about 8pm! and you can always have a 'choccy' mim with cream as dessert when you get in (just count the carbs!)

We're brilliant - we talk about everything and has anyone noticed that by about page 3 of a post we're totally off topic? I love this forum - everyone is really cheerful and helpful. We don't get many cravings threads (thanks goodness) and if anyone has a question you'll get about 5 answers -...

Good choices, eating out is ok depending where you go! it caan be really hard, especially with all those tempting carbs! Sorry you're not feeling better, keep drinking, take your vitamins and stick with it, let us know how you are later. X

I got into a habit of going down the pub every friday! it's a social, blow off steam thing for me and my work buddies. Still, the pub serves water, so no excuses! Wow, paramedic, that's so cool - you get to make a difference every day. I imagine it's very fulfilling (and possibly frustrating at...

Yup, Guru Jim is always good for that. We can definitely help each other. I try to get on most evenings and hopefully I'll be able to jump on for about half an hour in the mornings. (change of hours at work) I think it's a great idea to post our daily menus - you might be able to tell me why...

Glad you remember me Woof! Was doing well, then went on hols, fell off the wagon and got to the point where i was nearly the same weight I started so told myself i really had to start again.Plus, my best friend is getting married so want to look nice for her - who want's a blobby bridesmaid!

Eddie Izzard does a great skit on Pavlov's cat! YouTube - Eddie Izzard - Pavlov's cat if you find him funny, that is...

Sounds like we have similar plans! I'm hoping to get away in October so if I can drop a fair bit by then I'll be happy - plus 2 weddings this year (one of which is my best friends - I'm the maid of honour, so want to look good for my bezzie.) I'm also hoping to get my body in a good place to get...

WOW Peony, great pics! and you got to keep your boobs! Can't advise about reintroduction as I'm still only in induction. Just had to mention your before and afters - well done!

Hi, and welcome. Menu sounds really yummy, may have to steal some ideas from you there...

I would imagine the amount of sugar in a tablet is negligible? I take either the boots or tesco generic brand. I take the tesco cod liver oil and if I feel a bit sluggish I take coenzyme q10 for energy. I also take a green coffee tablet (when I remember!)

Hi Woofy, I seem to remember you on here around June last year when I was doing low carb. Good to see you back, I've not long restarted too, so here's to all the new starters and restarters :wavey: Watch out maintenance peeps, we'll be picking your brains! :eek: Oink Oink! :eating:

Hi, you can have coffee but it should be decaf. Make sure you drink at least 2 litres of water and then have your coffee as a treat - that's my incentive to drink up!

I dont have BO but my breath smells about half an hour after cleaning my teeth and my wee is bright yellow - sometimes it's quite strong but not always. I wondered is the yelow colour was my vit tablet at work as i seem to have some of the signs but am not losing weight or inches, really.

you can get sugarfree mints but beware the polyols! I use the Wrigley extra mints.

Congratulations, a stone! :flowers:do you feel better? have you dropped a dress size? I'm ok, not doing great at the moment, been on it two weeks and lost 2lbs so a bit disheartening but as long as it's coming off I'll stick to it. oh, and my name's Vicky. X

Not going anywhere mate! X

That's the polite way of saying it!

That recipe sounds really nice coco. today I had: B: buttered mim L: ham salad D: probably an omelette with mushrooms, ham, spinach and cheese. S: pate and celery. haven't quite done my 2 litres yet - off to the kitchen now!

oh, i also meant to say that eggs can cause a bit of a problem in that respect!

Hope you feel better soon Wendy. B: celery and pate L: ham salad D: chicken shish kebab and salad have also managed just over 2 litres today, so am quite pleased.

I agree with girlygirl - psyllium husks are good to keep you regular (and i also have a problem - my usual 'schedule' is totally off!) but yeah - those Mim's are really good for helping things along.

morning, either nekkid or just knickers.

I agree - only weigh once a week, try to avoid them temptation - and I've read the thread in that link - it's very interesting and certainly made me feel better about my scale hopping! I tend to lose inches before weight, so the scales only say about 2lb but my clothes feel and look looser so...

Stick with it TickleKate, if it's only been a week, it could well be the 'flu'. Use the 'what are you eating today' thread to record your daily menus (if you're not already) and check out the MiM and flaxseed thread for more breakfast ideas. i get a lot of my meal ideas from the daily food...

Thanks cherl. I'm just wating for a nice woosh like yours - i've only lost a couple of pounds so far - think i need to up the meat and cut down on the cheese!

i love it - i used to have it on my roasties too! it can also add flavour to stews, casseroles, etc rather than just salt and pepper.

yesterday i had a mim for brekky, blue cheese salad for lunch and then to the pub! Donner and salad for dinner. Think i might have overloaded on the carbs though - had tummy ache this morning and a little heartburn.

Just being nosey, as I'm a new (re)starter That's fantastic news Cherl, a great loss! Lisa D, good luck to you too, hope you get a good result!

Try buying Season-all from the herb section and spinkling it lightly over your chicken before you cook it - adds a little extra flavour, i find! it's a sort of salt and pepper and spice mix - it's not spicy hot, just tasty!

I agree, it seems like a lot of the rules have changed. I think I'll stick to what I know. as for the coffee tablets, its something to do with the 'chemicals' in the raw coffee bean which stops you using all your glucose stores from food, so you're not using the caffeine. so, i think(!), by...

scambled egg for brekky - yum! tuna and cheese salad for lunch No idea about dinner yet. might be some kind of chicken bake thing! Longratia - when you say you have greens with your eggs, what sort of greens? spinach, or spring greens?

These MiM's are new to me - can't wait to try as I rarely have time for breakfast! Plus, I finally have a use for the flaxmeal I bought at the start of the diet (because the book told me to!) Ditzee, you seem to be the expert - are these ok for induction? even the choccy one?

in reply to an earlier post, (ditzeeblonde) you can get green coffee extract tablets which are decaffienated but are supposed to help with weight loss. I use Lamberts Pure Green Coffee extract and i seem to notice more of a loss when i take them than when i dont - even if it's just half a pound.

missed breakfast - had to have some little cheese cubes to tide me over L: blue cheese salad D: last nights leftover lamb stew

B: scrambled eggs L: tuna and cheese salad D: lamb casserole with green beans and brocolli 1ltr water, the rest as tea!

mainly - sort of a combo of loads of stuff they've tried, but yeah, low carb.

Amazon are prettu good for that type in the atkins book on the search and it'll give you loads of low carb stuff, including cookbooks - TBH i went by the reviews on there. The actual diet book for Neris and India has food ideas and recipes in it, and the website had a lot of feedback so they...

No Jim, no way!

I've made beetroot chocolate cake! It was yummy - has a bit of a strange taste but is lovely and moist. enough about cake now.:sigh:

I also dont have a microwave - i live on salads at work, or you can have certain soups if you have a flask. it might be best to invest in a low carb cook book - i have two and they're pretty handy! my favourite is probably the neris and india's idiot proof diet cookbook - however, they dont...

mayonnaise?

B:Peperami L: blue cheese salad D: beefburger with mushrooms, broccoli and onion S: Little bit of brie and mozzarella Still waiting for the hunger to go - i dont think I'm eating enough meat...

Check out the stickys at the top of this and the atkins site - a lot of low carbers post on the atkins also. you can get an idea of menu's, especially on the 'what are we eating thread' - i'd also advise getting some low carb books - the atkins one is good for guidelines, and the Neris and...

b: whey shake (had no time!) L: ham salad with a little mayo D: ham and spinach omelette S: cheese cubes and a peperami Managed 3 litres today - mostly water, but some tea and a low sugar squash (as a treat for finishing my water!)

B:peperami and cheese L: ham salad D: big juicy steak with loads of vegetables! Snack: cheese cubes.

Get yourself a tape measure while you're there and a little diary/notebook. I found it really helpful to make notes of how i felt, or any changes i noticed - i even kept a note of compliments i got, which helped if i was having a bad week! (Didn't stop me cheating and now i have to start again...

Please don't feel down about this - you still have time and the scales are evil ;) Take your measurements now (or in the morning before you've eaten) and that'll help if the scales dont. I measure my bust (cup and band), waist, hips, upper arms and thighs - sometimes you'll find you lose inches...

Wow - it's been ages since I was on here! I went on holiday, cheated, and never got back on it. Doh! So, restart today - peperami and cheese for brekkie, big ham salad for lunch and a big steak with loads of veg tonight - yum. Boyf doesn't get it - says i can have a penguin bar as a treat...

Well done Claire, you must be well chuffed! Hey More, sorry you've been poorly, hope you're feeling much better, and I think you can disregard the fries, you need comfort food when you're sick. X

Hi Pink, thanks for those words, That's why I love low carb, you just dont get hungry!

Had a huge breakfast of steak, muchrooms and eggs. lunch: either a protein shake or hard boiled eggs, some cheese and cold meats Dinner: No idea - probably a quick egg and ham salad as I'm out tonight.

I dont use the sticks at all. I go by the scales and my clothes/tape measure. Good luck jenpen. Janny, it might take a couple of days to notice - you might feel a bit sick after about 5 days but it doesn't happen to everyone. If you can feel your clothes getting looser, your appetite...

well done to all you losers and chin up to those who have sts or gained. I hope you get a visit from the whooshie fairy soon. X

celeriac mash and buttered spinach and steamed cabbage.

Not quite up to Jim's standard but this is what I had this morning. :D

Hi sweetie, so sorry to hear your news, My love to you and yours. X

Hi, Triv, welcome and good luck. X

Thats like an entire cow wrapped in a bread factory. If you look carefully you can see the horns....

Hi, chezzy, welcome and good luck. X

I'm pretty happy, I'm doing Neris and India (there's a thread somewhere!) it's been up and down but that's mostly my fault, It can be easy to let the carbs creep up, just have to be really careful. If it gets boring the recipe stickys are great. i've been told to stay away from dairy except...

I'm really hungry now!

Have you tried having a cup of tea with half a sugar? I know it's naughty but liquid plus sugar - it's better than a chocolate bar and you can see if it would help? I wouldn't normally recommed this!

I saw it Jim, but was away for 2 weeks so didn't know it was so new or else I'd have said something! :o I'm impressed you don't have a lot of excess skin seeing as you lost so much - you read horror stories about it.:eek: Looking FABulous Dahhhling!:kissass::D

Depends if you're on induction. Chocolate, pretty much a no no and some of the atkins bars aren't suitable for induction.

I've heard cottage cheese isn't great, maybe because of the milk content. You should be aiming for 20g carbs a day, 15g of which should be veggies, then your meat or dairy should be the rest. Be careful of cheese as it contains carbs and can stall you. These are induction rules, though, so...

Hi Nellyphant, welcome and good luck. Make sure you also check out the sticky's on the atkins bit too as it can be really helpful. You'll find us low carbers bounce between both forums so have a wander. do you have a specific plan, like Neris & India, or Atkins? X

Hi, LM, I've been going through your posts. You started off so positive and i'm sorry you feel so disheartened. feeling poorly doesn't help. You've been exercising so hard your muscle mass may be responsible for a slow loss. I also heard somewhere that it takes at least 3 weeks for your body...

Thats the sort of thing I was looking for. It's not much more than that kenwood one and hopefully it'll last longer, so can pass it on when I have kiddies. Plus, my OH was raised mainly by his grandma and he has memories of watching her use her grinder. most of the time they spent together was...

Yay, first time I've tried that! Anyway, Jim, thats the grinder I was looking at.

Thanks again Jimbo. Dont know if this will work... Weston Tinned Bolt-down Manual Meat Grinder | Overstock.com

Well done Miss Nelly, feels good, doesn't it. X

Thanks for the link Jim, I'll have a look - I did find one for about £45 which is what I was after. Today I'm having yesterdays chicken and bratwurst casserole for brekky - might add some flaxseed to bulk the sauce up. lunch - pork ribs shredded into salad Dinner - left over pork ribs with...

Hi sweetie, I dont know how you've stuck it so long. I've been doing it for 2 months and i find it dragging, so well done you! It might be worth having a trawl through the recipe threads - that#s what I've done to perk myself up. How about varying your salads? Getting some pork ribs, cooking...

Morning Wrink, sorry to hear your news. X

Wow. now that's an image thats going to stay with me all day.....

Keith Floyd too.

OOh, been looking for one of those but can only get cheapo plastic ones. I don't trust them to last. Can't think of anything nicer than mincing up a sundays roast lamb and having proper shepherds pie! Will keep looking (Or ask my butcher)

I've had that at an airport - was wearing baggy jeans and forgot about the belt, had one hand holding my shoes and luggage and the other trying to uphold my dignity, so to speak!

How much liquid are you drinking each day roughly? I always get a headache when i start a diet, i think its the addiction to food and the withdrawal that does it. I dont know if you have a counsellor or leader for W8 - maybe you can ask them if they've heard of this?

I take tesco's own multivit and a vit b complex. also take a fish oil and a fibre supplement and coenzyme q10 for energy.

Jim, when you say you minced the beef, how did you do it? have you got one of those old worktop mincers or did you use a food processor? (apologies if I've asked you this before!)

Thanks guys! out for dinner with work tonight, so we'll see. I've already scouted the restaurant menu and planned what I can have so am feeling confident. Looking forward to seeing the resuts for the monday WI's! X

Hi sweetie, had about 10 pages to catch up on! hope you're feeling better. Oh, and about your shopping trip - well done! I'm fairly sure Animal is a british brand so you can trust the sizes.X

Hi, all, I'm back. well done to all you losers and for those who have also been away, I hope you had a great time. I got back late last sunday so have waited til today to weigh in (just to give myself a chance) and I've put on 1lb, which is nowhere near as bad as I thought it'd be. Phew! Not...

Most of our meals are likely to be in pubs, so at least that will be easy. I'll do a load of hard boiled eggs which i can have for breakfast, then it's just lunch and the occasional snack/treat. It's not like I'll be having ice cream every day! i know I'll have holiday head on so need to watch...

Thanks Jim! Cream teas and ice cream on the front - how will I cope?

I made a really nice casserole the other night with everything in my fridge that needed using up. Did enough for 4 good size portions. Came down yesterday morning and the casserole dish was empty. It wasn't in the bin or the fridge so when I texted OH to ask where it was he said 'in my belly'...

So true! And Sleeping better now my neck fast isn't blocking my airways!

I'm off to the Isle of Wight for my hols on sunday, for a week. I'm going to be as good as possible, but am also not going to deny myself everything! Probably a bit dangerous in induction but I can go shopping when we get back so can get straight back on it. I have a feeling I've let my carbs...

Going in to shops and browsing the normal rails instead of heading to the big b*tch section - always the the back corner of the store!

I was hourglass but now my boobs have shrunk my hips aren't in proportion anymore. boo! the donner sounds nice. I'll get round to dishing up my casserole in a minute!

well i've lost about 4 inches off both waist and hips. was hoping i was an hourglass but i've just checked against online measurements and apparenty I'm 'a spoon'. just doesn't sound as sexy!

Same here, there's an 11 inch difference between my hips and my waist so i also have that lovely gaping bit at the back.

I agree with you there - I'm a comfortable 18 now but still plan to lose so don't want to go mad getting stuff. My white trousers are so lose that if i stand up they stay on the seat - really not a good look. they used to hang so nicely, but I know what you mean Claire, you can't put a belt in...

Don't say that about the shopping! I need to go tomorrow - i have a lovely pair of white linen trousers which are now too big and so i need to replace them. Need some smart/casual trews as all i have is work gear and jeans! could also do with a couple of vest tops and i also need a long sleeve...

Imperial boy at heart, Jim?

I'm having one of those - everything in the fridge - casseroles tonight. I'm wondering whether to bulk it up with spring greens or to have them steamed on the side....Also think they will lose some colour if cooked in liquid.

Nice to see you back. X

I managed more than usual yesterday so that was good. I always know I've drunk enough when I need to wee at about 6am!

I love black pudding but its not good on induction. Boo hiss. Was going to make the muffins this morning just for something different.

Hi, Have you had your meal yet AM?

I was just about to go to the shop...now I want to get all the stuff for a fry up!

Yeah, that bit sucks, and having a burger without the bun.

Have you tried the robinsons apple and pear? it's lush! I also dont have it too strong - went without for so long i dont need as much anymore!

I had that at a barbecue the other day - i had a plate piled high with meat and when they offered me pasta, potatoes and carrots i said i couldn't cos i was on a diet. the girls looked puzzled and the blokes laughed and said 'nice diet'!

Yes, but it's best to limit it in case it stalls you. I only have 1 a day, either in the morning to start me drinking or with dinner as a treat!

Sos and eggs for brekky/brunch i made a curry last night and even though OH doesn't usually have dinner i left him enough just in case. he did eat it and enjoyed it, which is kind of a shame cos i could have quite happily had it for breakfast! is that strange? and Jim, the stew/casserole...

Seems other peoples happiness is contagious. I forgot about the bath thing abz, I agree on that one! Not quite a swish yet but I dont touch the sides anymore! Um, not having to put myself into a carver chair one hip at a time.

Same here. It took me 18 months to lose half a stone on weight watchers, and 8 weeks to lose a stone with atkins. I'm quite impatient so this really works for me. Am starting to think about maintenance even though i have about 2 stone to go. I want to be really prepared. I think Jim's right...

I know what you mean Jim! lol!

am drinking a cup of tea while typing this, and have nearly done my pint of water. Same as yesterday - will try to have another pint here, one at work and one with dinner.

That looked so good! and I loved the instructions - you can give Mr Ramsey an run for his money! I'm drooling at the thought of that steak dipped in the egg yolk.....

Seems like a lot of ingredients, does anyone know how many it serves please?

My OH had blueberry muffins on the coffee table yesterday for his breakfast and everytime I go in the freezer I can see his tub of Ben and Jerry's Phish Food. Grr. Still, I have some low carb choccy bars left so it's not all bad.

Hi, Mellow, you're English is very good. Best of luck with your weight loss. XX

Thought I'd start this so we can remind ourselves why we're doing this and it should also be motivating. Every little victory can go in here! It can be simple or complicated - whatever has made you smile on your journey. X So: happiness is: Having more towel to wrap around me after a shower. :p

Well done Claire, thats fab news. LM, The amount of voddy I've got through the last few weeks, you're not alone in the resident alcy stakes! I have been breaking it up a bit with fizzy water, which really helps. X

Thanks everyone, Hope the temperance thing is working for you LM. nearly done, now right? halfway through!

cup of red tea and a pint of no sugar squash. hopefully another pint before i leave for work where I'll have another pint at work and then one with dinner.

Fanx hooya! Big grin on this end. X

Well done sweetie. X

Hi, and welcome. I'm low carb rather than atkins so we can all help - check out the atkins forum too, though as there are loads of helpful threads and stickys. As Abz said, headache is good, means it's working. make sure you up your water, this should help the headache and your weight loss...

I am pleased, thanks Claire. Especially as I had a couple of cheats in the week, but only little ones, luckily.

Well done Claire, stay strong. :character00116::character00115: I went for lunch with my mum to a friends the other day - more chicken salad! - but after she bought out a massive bowl full of chocolate and choccy bars and biscuits and a tub of M & S Brownie bites. My mum is doing this too but...

No donner meat for me on friday. had voddy instead! Got home, was too tired and couldn't be bothered to eat to went to bed. Yesterday was a fry up for brunch and bbq for dinner. today - no idea, but spag bol for dinner, I think. he'll have the spag, I'll probably have courgette ribbons.

Well done everyone, ditzee, that's amazing, and Wrink, ignore SiL, she's obviously not happy with herself if she needs to criticise others. OK, my turn. I've lost 4lb this week - toned down the vodka and had it with slimline to save a few carbs. have upped my water (am getting headaches and...

Wow ditzee, 4 litres! I struggle with 4 pints!

B: leftover roast chicken L: leftover roast chicken salad! D: hopefully a huge pile 'o' Doner meat and salad

Good to hear sweetheart. No treats for that bad dog! If he starts bothering you again, let us all know, we'll try and help you get rid of him. X

we have a kayak school down here in chelmsford and there is a scuba school at one of essex's shopping centres. We also have a lovely park for walks or cycling.

Got my shopping being delivered soon so depends what I fancy. probably fridge raiders for breakfast either omelette or salad for lunch Might have roast chicken and roast veg in tapenade for dinner

it's 7pm, I've had 1.5 litres water (about 3 pints i think) 250ml coke zero mug of decaf tea sml cup decaf coffee just over 4 pints total

oh yeah, how'd it go Jim?

One cup redbush tea with soya milk and 750ml water. I don't drink anywhere near enough - must remember to take soya milk and decaf tea and coffee to work!

I've realised why it might not be good - was at the pub thursday and friday but didn't have diet tonic which is much better carb wise - I'll know for next time!

I get on well with my corner shop people - maybe if you ask yours they can get some biltong for you. I'm wondering if you can get some from the butchers.... Cheese and olives for breakfast, probably sausages for lunch and roasted veggies for tea. Went to the harvester with a couple of mates...

Well done Claire, gotta love getting into smaller clothes.

Well done Hooya!

But if we eat it all we still dont get pudding! love the new avatar, BTW!

STS this week. Fairly sure that has something to do withh the copious amounts of vodka I've consumed over the last 3 days!

MM, love biltong but can only get beef. They have it in my corner shop - v expensive, £2 for a small bag it's made by Cruga.

Nice one miss nelly! It's good to have fans Well done to the other losers too!

babybel and biltong for brekky chicken salad for lunch does vodka and tonic count for dinner?:D

It's your place, isn't it? you can offer the choice of helping with housework or raise the rent? especially as if she stays there she's making her own mess? It just common manners! Does she still feel like she has guest status?

Hi, and welcome - make sure you get your vitamins, it'll help you not feel yucky for the first week or so. Good luck!

Hi everyone. Probably a little cheese and ham for breakfast Pub lunch, am going to try the all day breakfast Dinner - Will try and get the bits for the fake shepherds pie, either that or I'll put some chicken and veg in a big roasting gtray and do it all together.

I'm happy with it tbh, and the atkins and low carb boards help me with support and ideas. I did put on one week but that might have been the monthlies.

Very hard, but thanks for the support guys. I'd managed to get into some trousers this morning that I haven't worn for about 3 years so that was a good incentive. Thing is, everyone was buying them and passing them round their yteams so every few minutes I'm being offered those coconut...

went back to work today. There was a birthday buffet - haribo, pringles, jaffa cakes, etc. Also, every month the canteen produces a little eating healthily booklet. August is about eating healthy carbs! AND! we sometimes get retailers in - handbags, books, even a dry cleaners. Today, it was...

It just doesn't look the same now.....

Hi abz, we're still here, but some of the other low carb threads are busier so I find it easier to post on there instead. How you getting on?

Well done everyone!

Cool, you'll have to let us know what you're doing and how it goes. I need to feed 3 girls for lunch soon. I'll probably do courgette ribbons with pesto. I normally do it with chicken and mushrooms but I have one lass who's veggie and another who doesn't like mushrooms. aargh! I'll figure...

Hi, Wrinky-dink, sorry to hear you're feeling out of it. I try not to take the tablets - I dont like feeling like a passenger in my own head! If you know the reason and think we can help, you know we'll at least try. And if it'll make you smile, I've called you Wrinky-dink and will have the...

Yep, it's 2 weeks away, you could order the book on amazon and get it on time - yu want me to post some of the ideas? not the whole recipes though - I still need my fingers!

Hello and welcome. Where are you going on holiday? Basic rules; fresh meat and eggs are fine - have as much as you like, but beware - eggs can 'clog you up'. Get as many carbs as poss from green leafy veg - lettuce, cabbage, spinach, etc. 20g maximum carbs a day, including the veg which...

Oh, my, I've had a total blow out this weekend. Drunken pizza on friday (but only a couple of thin base slices and didn't have the crusts) and lunch at the in laws today. Luckily she did loads of green veg so loaded up on green beans, broccoli, cabbage and sprouts, had a quarter of a carrot and...

Hi Domino - Pizza addict = domino pizza, i think that's what Jim meant! STS is ok, at least you've not gained! plus, you need to get used to eating food again - you're body will catch up, don't worry. Just keep up the water intake and watch what you're eating - are you making sure you're...

Have to agree with the veg thing - had loads more than usual this week - especially lettuce - and i can feel the effects!

Hi Sane, Induction should be for about 6 months max, and I'm sure Jim will be on tomorrow to explain things more. Make sure you drink loads of water, and get one of the books if you dont have one already. It'll explain why you shouldn't ever really go back to eating a huge amount of carbs...

Well done Viks. My turn: I've lost 4lbs! Which sounds a lot but I put 2 on last week so I'm really counting it as 2lb. Off to update my details.... Good luck this week everyone. X

I find that too Hooya - I have unsweetened soya milk in my tea - but I have redbush/rooibos(?) caffeine free tea. I really like it. and the odd liquorice tea if i fancy something sweet. I can't have a lemon and ginger tea without honey - just doesn't taste right!

If you really want to impress them the neris and india cookbook has canape ideas!

Sorry to hear that Voodoo, everyones advice is pretty much spot on. I only have the whey shakes once or twice a week if I don't have time for something proper - I find they stall me but I'm one of the lucky people who is ok with cheese (sorry folks!) The thing I find is the toilet issue...

there is pleasing us but no-one is prepared to do it! I'm sort of hourglass (more so now my waist has shrunk but nothing else has!) and my friend is more of a pear. We said we might as well learn to make our own clothes - at least then we could get something we love and it would be unique!

that's ok, I'm 5 minutes from the pub and the garage is next door so I'd be eating at home! I just haven't got anything in when I get in. Like old mother hubbards at mine, unless you can have carbs, and then its bread, pasta, rice and crackers galore! Can't even have a tub of pineapple at this...

Ain't that the truth! Shame you can't find stuff Laura, it's not fun buying bigger sizes to accomodate certain areas - I always have to buy blouses at least a size too large to prevent the inevitable gaping!

I wasn't low carbing back then - just working hard enough to earn a drink afterwards!

Laura, Got a gorgeous strapless top from bravissimo, but I agree - they might look good with the right scaffolding but they can be very annoying. One of lifes little things - we've got em and don't want em (this big) and the girls who dont have them... and as for swimwear......

Rings many bells MIE and Jim - I used to be part of an 'experienced' netball team - I was the youngest at 26, the eldest was over 50. We were always up against 16 year olds - school teams who thought they were brilliant cos they were younger and quicker, but we had the experience and the...

I used to love going to the gym on a friday night! I just went to the pub after!

I'm seeing friends at the pub tonight - doc has signed me back to work from monday so celebrating last night of freedom! plan to stick to vod and tonic - what's best, diet or normal? or soda? difficult bit will be getting something to eat after - the kebab house is too far to walk so will...

I have a frecipe for blue cheese leeks for a side dish? Neris and India have a basic recipe for roast chicken which is lush. also, moussaka? paella with cauli rice? fillet steak in red wine & stilton sauce? meatball stroganoff with veg, squash mash or cauli rice? sausage casserole? ham, leek &...

Hi Claire, glad you managed to find something in the buffet. X

Just got back from the pub! Had 2 vods with tonic then went onto the bottled water. The menu was rubbish - all sandwiches, baguettes and jacket potatoes. and everything came with chips! The breakfast wasn't up to much and I wasn't that hungry so went for tuna salad - at least I got some veggies in!

I had a female friend who played rugby. Oh, the hooker jokes!

ok, thanks Jim. The lass I'm going to lunch with is teeny tiny and eats like a horse! I think the pub has a very limited menu and it's all microwaved. I wondered if I should opt for a bowl of chilli without the rice?

Sorry honey, 3 pints isn't enough - you need to aim for at least 4 and that's when you're not dieting! I read in a low carb book you should have 1.9 litres a day (about 4 pints) and an extra 240ml (about half a pint) for every 25lbs you want to lose.

Hi, had fried eggs for brekky and am having a pub lunch with a friend. Any suggestions please? Also, I opened a new pot of cream today but it curdled every time I tried it in a coffee. It's still in date but does this mean I shouldn't use it?

Nice to hear it Jot. X

I usually slice them into ribbons using my potato peeler and have it instead of pasta. I'd need to leave the bread out but could use a little flaxseed mixed with the parmesan instead. Thanks. X

I agree, get it checked out, just to be on the safe side. X

Hmm, sounds good. Might get some toms from the shop later. I've got chicken and mushrooms. Might throw in a green pepper and some onion. Thanks!

My OH's boss has an allotment so we end up with a lot of fresh veg. Last night OH came home with a massive bag of french beans and 5 courgettes. The biggest one looks more like a marrow! it's 10 inches long and 8 inches around (yep, I'm a total saddo and measured it!) Anyway, I plan to do a...

I was telling my OH what I had yesterday and he told me off for the amount of calories i had!?! I told him I don't watch calories I watch carbs and he said it is still to do with energy in vs energy out. He doesn't get it! Although I'm quite sedentary at the mo so I'm wondering if I should be...

Try a couple of gentle shoulder rotations in each direction. also, try and put a heat pack/hot water bottle on it for ten minutes, if that doesn't help, try a bag of frozen peas instead. If it still hurts in a few days see the doc - it could be anything from a pulled muscle to a trapped nerve...

I had two, Jake and Grace but had to rehome them. Broke my heart.

I hate it when people say 'obviously' before explaining somethng which really isn't obvious. and poor use of grammar (yes, I know I started the sentence with 'and' - what would my english teacher say!) Missshiraz, they sound like southern terms - East Anglia-ish!

Have you tried using a straw? I know it sounds silly but as it doesn't really touch the tongue you dont have to taste it to get bored and you drink it a lot quicker. No harm in trying!

Ok honey, good luck. you know where we are if you need a kick up the bum! Pretty kitty by the way. X

Have you had your cholesterol checked? and is your friend on Atkins too? Cos I thought you'd be eating more good fats than the bad fats you get from sugar and carbs. If you're really not sure try to stick to roasted fish and chicken? you can always book yourslf in with the doc if you're not...

It's ok Jot, there's always tomorrow. X

I'm having cajun chicken in my salad tonight - I'm not marinating, I'm just dry frying it in the spices.

Please tell me the chicken and jelly are in separate dishes? :giggle:

Have you tried Bravissimo? they might not have any sports ones in stock but I think the just swimsuit range might be ok - the sorrento by panache is in your size - not sure about any of the others?

We usually have it as part of a tomato salad - alternated slices of mozz and beef tom with a little olive oil, basil and black pepper. Hope you enjoy the fish dish if you try it. X

Sounds lovely, but also not sure about the yoghurt. 6.6 per 100g. 2 teaspoons - 10g so 0.066 carbs. 2 tablespoons is 30g so 1.98 carbs. So possibly no treats, unless you can spare the 2 carbs?

I love cold good mozzarella. Had some with tea last night. Yum! you've got to get the balls in liquid, not the hard or grated stuff. Hooya, have you tried getting a nice piece of fish - oven proof dish, tear the mozz into chunks, add a little oil, some herbs and a few halved cherry toms -...

My Asda is so far away! Even my tesco is a bit of a trek.

Good luck honey, you know we're here if you need us. X Can you adapt any of the nice meals you had on holiday to be carb friendly?

Well done! X

B: cold smoked sausage L: probably chicken salad D: maybe a mushroom omelette

Asda has them for about £4 for 2 fillets (1 pack)

Oh, babe, hope you feel better soon. X

S'okay Hooya, I'm 2lb up. I know it's my own fault - not enough veg carbs or water last week.

Found them in tesco - only had the salmon version though. My goodness, they were expensive! Think I'm better off just buying a chunk o fish and cooking it in foil or a roasting bag.

Hi MIE, my mum made the faux shepherds pie the other night according to the IPD recipe and she said it was lovely. My dad went up for seconds! Good luck with it. X

What abut a hips, bums and tums aerobics class? Or I think Rosemary Conley had a couple of books or dvd's showing exercises specifically for that area?

Hi and welcome. Good luck with your weightloss. X

You can muffin trays in supermarkets these days - I just wondered if you used a yorkie tray and not as much mix if it would work. wouldn't get quite the same result but... I have a mini muffin tray, makes about 24 bitesize muffins.

Hi LM, do you think the muffins would work using a shallow yorkshire/cupcake tray?

Indeed! Apparently low carb diets are good at leveling hormones during menopause so maybe thats why they're being interfered with - just our bods getting used to the change I guess!

I had a similar experience. Got all the 'pre' bits, bloating, pain and the 'warning' you get just before - wont go into details incase I gross people out - but it didn't turn up. Especially weird as I'm on the pill.

hi Domino, and welcome. the recipe sticky should be good for family meals. I also have the Neris and India cookbook which has a great recipe for shepherds pie.

I'm roasting a chicken for dinner. Stuffed the cavity with half an onion, a lemon, some rosemary, tangerine sage and a couple of garlic cloves. Squeezed some of the lemon juice over the bird before putting them in the cavity, bit of oil, salt and pepper on the skin. Smells gorgeous and should be...

I bought some Clipper liquorice tea yesterday. Doesn't really taste of liquorice, just like a herbal tea but I found it very sweet. Didn't have any nutrition panel, and the only ingredient is liquorice root. That might help if you're craving?

I'm fairly sure MIE is male, think he was just joshing! The book is aimed for girls really.

So you'd do it again just to see if you could get someone to pull the same face?:D

Didn't realise there were so many of us singing the same song!

Hi Made, if they ask about stuff like that just tell them you have a food intolerance!

The IPD book tells girls to wear what's best for their size and figure.

H & M are rubbish for their bigger sizes. You need to go anywhere from 2-4 sizes bigger to get anything to fit properly. Doesn't do much for the self esteem! My H&M combats are a size 24. I, however, am an 18-20!

I need to get some shopping so I might pick some up. they look handy if you're stuck for something to have.

Skimmed milk tends to expand when you freeze it so leave enough room in the bottle! Although if you're fridging overnight, especially if you have a cold (glass) shelf it should stay colder for longer. Or could always bash up a few ice cubes and add them in the morning.

can you try making it up the night before and freezing it. by the time you drink it the next day it should have defrosted but still be cold? I also found that by making it the night before to take to work the next day, the powder dissolved better and I didn't have the gunk leftover.

Just remeber the saying - fall down seven times, get up eight. Just keep going, start again, and Good luck!

ouch! so glad I didn't order that the other night in the mistaken belief it would be ok!

You'll probably be able to find some sauces in the recipe sticky. X

Hi, I've been on this for 3 weeks and have lost a total of 9lb. Slow and steady wins the race! I'm really enjoying it. Oh, N & I talk about cheese a lot but you should try and limit yourself if possible as it can stall your weight loss. X

Just wondered if anyone has tried the Bake to Perfection range they're advertising at the moment? Have checked the carb counts on their website and the highest one is 1.1g per serving. Except the prawns, which are in a sweet chilli sauce and an amazing 9.1g of carbs per serving!

well done sweet, wondered when you'd be checking in! 1lb is nearly 2 regular packs of butter!

I love seaweed - it's just fried cabbage. Or bok choi. Apparently they toss sugar in when cooked - propbably why it's so moreish! As for the bean sprouts, I've worked out that means there's about 4.5g of carbs per 100g.

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry. I know you feel guilty, but that conversation was needed and you're so brave for bringing the subject up, knowing how hard it will be for your family. My Grandad had Alzheimers so I know how hard it must be for you. If you need to feel in control, then the diet doesn't...

There used to be an ostrich farm in the fields near where I lived. It was weird watching them run around the paddock!

Claire, girls sizes stop at 16 - I wear mens ones from manta ray - they're that bit longer and you can get bigger waist sizes.

Thanks Claire, I didn't realise I'd miscalculated. oops! It's good to hear everyones reasons for doing this. If we're ever tempted or go off track we can come back to this thread. Well done More!