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Okay, I'm starting to struggle a bit now. Sunday's DD turned into an ID because I just couldn't stop eating! Then Monday's was an UD, which went fine, but the yesterday's DD turned into another ID! It was all good throughout the day, but then hunger struck and DH was having a takeaway and did...

Well, today's DD turned into an ID. Lying in bed, watching TV and DH was munching on a box of pretzel, cracker selection things. Anyways, I was really hungry and they're so yummy. So, I helped him demolish them. Then I checked the calories! Oops. Still, could have been worse. Breakfast...

I don't think EVERY UD has to be limited. Like, I think one really UP day at the weekend, but keep the others below 2500ish might help you not feel so restricted. Maybe try alternate days too? I've no idea if they're better/ worse than DDDs since I haven't been doing it long enough to know. But...

DDD1 complete. I haven't had much in the way of real food today, other than the salad I'm about to eat for dinner (busy day, literally just walked through the door), but I only went over my target for today by 4 calories, so all's good. Go me! Breakfast Cherry Bakewell Alpen Light (63) Lunch...

Well, I'm not even attempting to work out yesterday's calories because I know I went over my target by a RIDICULOUS amount! I had pizza. Ate it all! :o And then ate my nephew's leftover pineapple fritter!! Oops! At least I wasn't washing it down with copious amounts of alcohol, though, like...

I couldn't tell you. Even if I still had the wrapper, everything was in Japanese apart from the sticker over the nutrition section, which had been translated (as is most of the stuff there). Mine came in a pouch filled with (an awful smelling) liquid. If you see them again, check the...

Exactly! We deserve a treat after that!

I like your thinking, chick! Haha. I know I should really be making healthier choices to use my calories on my UDs, but I figure it's the one day I CAN be naughty if I want to. And that's what helps me feel like I'm not really on a diet! I say go for it! Haha

Apparently there are some you can buy with tofu in that have some calories, but the ones I had were 98% water and 2% yam fibre. There's something like 0.2 calories per 100g (I can't remember exactly) in them, but I figure it's negligible, so I didn't count it. The texture is a bit chewier than...

I got mine from the oriental market down the road from me. I don't go very often because I end up spending FAR too much when I do! Haha I know you can get them from Holland & Barrett too, if you don't have a Chinese market near you, but they charge quite a lot for them. I think they're about...

UD today! It's not even dinnertime and I've already chomped my way through over 1700 calories! I think I'm getting the hang of upping my UD cals, compared with my first UD. Still feels wrong having so many calories on a "diet". Off to visit some family with the Mr tonight, which may end up in...

Ooh, oatcakes with humous? Are we talking about the Sottish cracker-type oatcakes? Or the North Staffs pancakey oatcakes? Either way, sounds yummy! Went in the cupboard today to finish of my pack of oatcakes left over from last UD, but they'd gone mouldy ;( Was gutted!

It looks like the DDDs are great short term, but I've read a few people now that say it seems to do more harm than good in the long run.

Today's DD was a success! I wasn't quite as hungry as last DD, but I did snack a bit more than I'd have liked. Either way, I only went over my target by 1 calorie! I found some shiritaki noodles in the local chinese market. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews about them, but I thought I'd give...

Oh, the fluff is truly divine! If you like marshmallows, you'll love it! It's like gooey, yummy, sweet heaven! Haha. It's what I imagine clouds taste like! Hahaha.

Okay, I tried it today with 1tsp of butter. I really didn't like it and had to tip it away. But, when I get my hands on some, I'll try it with coconut oil. I'll let you guys know what I think and, if it's nice, whether it works.

Okay, here's the thread on here: http://www.minimins.com/juddd-down-day-food-ideas-recipes/296334-bulletproof-coffee.html And this is where I originally heard about it: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/784136-first-bullet-proof-coffee.html I'm not giving up on the bulletproof coffee...

Well, I don't really understand the science behind it, but it's meant to help stave off hunger for a good portion of the day on a DD without affecting your metabolism, since your boy doesn't recognise it as actual food. You're meant to add 1tspn-1tblspn of butter or coconut oil (or a...

DD today. I tried the bulletproof coffee this morning, just a small one with 1tsp of butter, wizzed it up with my stick blender until it was frothy and creamy looking. Well, I couldn't drink it! I tried, but urgh, just no! I might try it again with coconut oil, but the butter is a complete no...

Wow! 103 calories!? Well done! I might try avoiding eating for as long as possible tomorrow (DD) and see if it helps with the hunger throughout the day, because yesterday was torture! Haha.

I love Baileys so much too! Especially the flavoured ones. But I'm not a big drinker, so the little bit I have in coffee gives me the lovely taste without the alcohol effect. Heh. Okay, so here goes for today's menu. Breakfast 3 Oatcakes with Cheese, Sausage & Bacon (788.) White Coffee w/ 2...

Haha. I like that theory! And very much agree.

Haha. Indeed I am! Only a little tot, barely even a teaspoonful, but it makes it sooo creamy and yummy! It's absolutely divine in hot chocolate too! Options Turkish Delight hot choc is amazing with a bit of Bailey's. And 5ml of Baileys is only 16 calories, so it's nice for a really indulgent...

Oh dear! I spent far too many calories on my breakfast this morning! I did enjoy it so much, though. And I really needed it after yesterday's DD. Breakfast - 9.30AM 3 Oatcakes with Cheese, Sausage & Bacon (788) White Coffee w/ 2 Sugars & tot of Bailey's Biscottie (56) Total: 844!!!! I don't...

That looks like a decent day's eating for a DD! You seem to be doing great. Also, great idea to just screencap your diary. Saves you have to type it all out every day!

If any of you have an oriental supermarket near you they will usually sell them. They'll be in the fridges, packed in water. I got some yesterday, but have yet to try them. I might have some in a stirfry on my next DD (tomorrow). I've heard mixed reviews about them. Some people say they're...

Ooh, yes. Let us know how it goes. I read about this somewhere else and have been meaning to try it.

No, I haven't seen it, but I've heard people talking about it, and read an article written about what an uproar it caused. Oops! Heh I'm currently alternating days so some weeks I'll have Saturday as my Up Day, so I can have a takeaway with the family, a the next week it'll be Sunday, so I can...

So, today has been tougher than my first DD. I've been hungry pretty much all day. My stomach's been growling, had that empty pang for most of the day. But I managed to get through it without going massively over my allowance today. Looking forward to tomorrow SO MUCH! I've already planned my...

Hi guys, thanks for replying. Yeah, I'm mostly just doing it out of curiosity too. I had all intentions of attempting to stay at least slightly lower carb, but when faced with the opportunity, I ended up having a bit of a carb feast yesterday! Oops. My biggest problem all my life is that I...

Hello fellow newbie. I'm only on my third day so far, but I've been reading about JUDDDing for a while. That soup sounds lovely, I'll keep an eye out for that. My weekly shop is tomorrow (an UD), so I'll be shopping for plenty of goodies! Good luck on your JUDDD journey!

Hey. I gathered, from what I'd read, that it was the big swing of a teeny amount of calories to a pretty decent amount that makes JUDDD work. I still really don't understand all the science behind it, but there's no doubt it works! Maybe I need to rethink the choices I make on my UDs. Like...

Ahh, I'll have to remember that! Thanks. I think I've completely overdone the carbs today! I haven't gone over my calories for today (actually, I'm under. Don't know if thats a good thing or bad thing on JUDDD, tbh), but coming straight from Atkins, it probably wasn't such a good idea. I guess...

Just indulged in one of my "pre-diet" favourites while out shopping - a Costa (skinny) cappuccino with hazelnut syrup. Oh my god, it was marvellous. But maybe the extra shot of espresso was a bit much as I'm completely buzzed now! Haha. Also thought all Costa's syrups were sugar free, but...

That's excellent. Yeah, I was thinking of weighing occasionally, just to make sure everything's going as it should. To be honest, the only time I've ever weighed myself on a regular basis while dieting was when I was part of a club, like Slimming World (which I find MAKE you obsessive about...

Hi girls, and thanks for the warm welcome! I've been reading through a few of the long time JUDDDers' diaries to get some hints and tips. One thing I really wondered was if I really need to weigh myself while doing this. I know it's ideal to do so to know if it's actually working and if I'm...

Hey. So, I'm new to JUDDDing, so I thought I'd make a diary to keep track of things and get advice if I'm going wrong somewhere. I've just come over from Atkins, which I really love, but I was just very interested to try JUDDD after reading all the positive feedback from other JUDDDers...

Okay, I tried the oopsies and just as I expected, they're really not for me. I can't get past the egginess of them. I halved the mixture and tried some with flax and some with almond flour, and both were pretty gross. The almond ones were more palatable, but still not something I'd make again...

Normally I'm not much of a sunshine girl, I much prefer the snow and ice cold mornings of winter, but you may be right! Of course? It's also TOTM, which doesn't help :( Made some oopsies last night, just to experiment, and going to try them for breakfast with some bacon and cheese. I have to...

Oops! Just realised I'm a little late for the first poster, but the advice still stands for anyone else! Hehe

I eat better on Atkins than I ever have before, even on the traditionally 'healthy' diets that my doctor recommended. I eat good quality, fresh meat, salad, vegetables and good fats. I NEVER eat pre-packed, pre-prepared food, like ready meals and convenience food anymore. I think the closest I...

I read somewhere earlier that Holland & Barrett sell it so was thinking of getting it from there, but ooh, £14 is a bit steep! Ouch! Looks like I'll be ordering it online when I can spare a bit of money (don't get paid until next week). I'm having trouble sleeping recently. Went to bed at 11PM...

Hi hun. I've seen you mention oopsies a few times. I've never tried them because I imagine them to be quite eggy. I tried a flourless cake that used mainly eggs to help it rise, but I couldn't eat it. It just tasted like sweet egg to me. Horrid! Basically, I just wanted to ask, do they taste...

Oh, LadyF, I never thought to check online, good idea. Do you know of any good, reliable site to buy it from? Sammy, I actually like the fat on meat, as long as it's nice and crispy. Yum! I will try adding a bit more cream into my diet, but last time I had to cut back on that and cheese because...

Thanks hun, you too! <3 Today so far: Breakfast 5 rashers of streaky bacon (normally have back bacon, but trying to get more fat into my diet) Lunch Grilled chicken, 4 cherry tomatoes & 40g cheddar No idea what dinner will be yet. Got a nice fat steak waiting for me in the fridge, so maybe a...

Oh, well done! Congrats! Always a great feeling when you break through into the next stone barrier!

Busy day today, going to be out for most of the day, so I've packed myself some lunch. I'm actually prepared for a change! Haha Also took a couple of boiled eggs in another box. I was wondering about veggie crisps myself the other day too. I wonder if celeriac would work? Or savoy cabbage? I...

Yeah, I usually have a bit of spinach in my salad, and rocket (yum!). I used to sautee it with garlic, but I find I've gotten a bit sick of that! I much prefer it raw. In fact, that seems to be the case with a lot of veg. I LOVE raw broccoli stalk! That used to be my "treat" as a kid whenever my...

Hi guys. I did the meat and egg fast for about 3 days and then started again as normal. Which lasted a few more weeks, before falling off the wagon. So I don't think it was that. Either way, I'm back now and enjoying plenty of those greens. Can't get enough of that cabbage!! Yum!

Oh my word! That celeriac is a great idea for on the Sunday dinner when hubby's having roasties! Great idea, thanks!

Okay. So, I messed up and went off-plan. For far, far too long! And put back on all the weight I originally lost! I was going through a tough time, but my head is in a better place now and I've given myself a kick up the back side to start eating properly again. I started Atkins again exactly a...

I've just had the NICEST dinner! It was 2 burgers topped with a slice of Bavarian smoked cheese and fried mushrooms with romaine lettuce leaves instead of a bun. It REALLY hit the spot. The burgers were Aldi Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders and they were AMAZING. Soo meaty and juicy! And the...

Today's lunch and dinner... Lunch: pork chops and scrambled eggs with mushrooms and spring onion. Dinner: minced beef with red onion, mushrooms and cabbage in romaine leaves, and a bit of cucumber, tomato and brie. Was very yummy and very filling!

I had a few last night and they were very delish! Really meaty and juicy! I had 3 and just counted them as 1g carbs, just to be safe. I love that I can eat sausages now! Hehe

Omg! I just made these cinnamon pork rinds and they were sooo good! I get a bit bored with pork scratchings / crunch, but I used to have a bad addiction to crisps and this is the next best thing. These made a nice change from the normal pork rinds and made for a nice, sweetish treat...

I'm just letting anyone that doesn't know, ASDA do gluten free sausages that have "trace" carbs per 100g. I've been avoiding sausages as all the ones I've seen where pretty carby, but the "gluten free" caught my eye and thought, just maybe... What a happy accident...

Oh my! Pie crusts, Yorkshire puddings! Yum! Thanks for sharing! Though, I have no idea what soya powder is or where to buy it :( Any clues?

I think that certain painkillers can cause you to retain water. I'm not sure which, but I remember reading something about it. It could be that?

Well, I know I definite eat more most days and I've been losing, so I say you'll be okay. Good luck :D

No, you don't deduct the fibre on UK products as the carb count on the label doesn't include fibre. That's only the case for American food labels. You have to be careful of things like ham if it's the processed kind as some have sugar and fillers in, bulking the carbs up. Always check the carb...

I don't know exactly how many carbs are in doner meat as I think they all vary, but I've had it before with salad and mayo (no pita of course ;)) and still been in ketosis the next day. And I know I've read that a few other members here have done the same. I think it's fine as an occasion...

Thanks guys! :) Jim, I guess it could affect some people in that way, but I guess I'm lucky that it hasn't with me. Sorry if this is TMI, but I'm pretty regular anyway, so the only difference it's made is that I don't go quite as often as usual. But that could also be because I find I'm rarely...

You're right about the carb count on the label including sugar, but not fibre. It's all to do with the different labelling systems in different countries. All I know is that with uk and eu products, you don't deduct fibre from the carbs. Just take it as is on the packaging. The only time you...

Unfortunately, that is a rule they use in a America. In the UK our food labels have the fibre already deducted from the total carbs. So, whatever it says on the label is the net carbs. Meaning each meal option would be too high if he has to keep within 10g. The only situation where you would...

Thanks guys! This meat and eggs "fast" isn't actually as boring as I was expecting. Although I am kinda craving cabbage! Haha. I'm going to try it for it a week and then go onto OWL, but maybe stick to 20g carbs or less, and just add another food type. Because it could affect my weight loss...

This is an amazing idea! I'm totally trying this next time I make Mexican for DH!

10lbs is good, and I'm very proud. I'm more happy about loosing inches, though. But, I know from past experience that weight loss isn't always in correlation with inch loss!

Thanks Jim. I'm definitely back on track now! Had a good, Atkins-friendly weekend and I'm going to do a full week of "clean and green" with a couple days of meat and eggs only days chucked in before starting OWL next week. The only down side... The local abattoir where I get my meat and veg is...

Dinner tonight was hot wings and BBQ ribs! Oh lord, soooo good! It was a pretty carby meal, with the hot sauce, BBQ sauce and sour cream, but god, it was worth it! And I still stayed within my carb limit all day.

I hate when people jump on the "low carb is dangerous" bandwagon without the slightest bit of knowledge or research! When I eat out with DH and ask if there's any hidden carbs in the food, for example sugar in seasoning on meat or steak that's been floured before frying, I get the oddest...

Oh my flipping lord! That looks delicious! <3

Hi Jim. It's a new milk substitute made from hazelnuts. I thought it'd make a nice change from my regular soya milk, especially because I really miss my hazelnut syrup in my Starbucks coffee! But to be honest, it's not really worth the extra carbs, the hazelnut flavour isn't very strong at all...

Late lunch today was steak with cabbage and mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce. Yummy! I still have to remind myself to chill out and stop feeling guilty about eating all this butter and cream! Haha.

Personally, I always go by the bag / packaging because you know it's accurate for that particular product. They have to be honest (if anything, they overestimate to cover their asses) about the nutritional value of products, so I wouldn't worry if you've been using the info on the pack.

I've decided to pull my finger out and start writing my menus down again as I've become a bit laz recently and my weight loss has slowed down, so I need to find where I'm going wrong. So far today I've had: Breakfast Coffee (0) 1 Splenda (1) 30ml Alpro Hazelnut (1) Lunch Rump Steak (0) 1...

I'm sure I've seen it in Boots, with all the Atkins bars and shakes.

You can get flaxseed (aka linseed) from Tesco or Sainsburys. You can either get it ready milled or whole and grid it yourself. I've heard that buying it whole is better because sometimes the ground stuff goes rancid on the shelf. You can usually find the milled stuff with all the wheat free/...

I definitely get the smelly wee and breath, unfortunately!

Ooh, I'll definitely try those sausages from M&S. I usually have Speedy Sausages from Tesco. They're little mini sausages and the pack comes in two sections. Each one contains 100g and the label says they're (if I remember correctly) 0.9g carbs per 100g. So pretty low, and a decent portion...

I suspect that you've keyed your percentages in wrong. When I do 65% fat, 30% protein and 5% carbs I end up with: Carbohydrates 20g Protein 140g...

It did respond to the mask, thankfully. It seems a lot healthier now, a lot less breakage and a lot less frizz from the dry, damaged ends. The party, however, wasn't such a success. I ended up eating 2 and 1/2 slices of pizza and a cupcake! Which I came to regret later because I had...

Oops! I think I've done a silly! I've got a party to go to tonight and been trying to bleach my hair white ready for the party, but I think I may have gone a bit too far with the bleach! It's all breaking off every time I touch it! Normally I'd never bleach my hair 3 times in one day, but I was...

In a word, yes. LowCarbMegastore sells shirataki noodles, just like you can buy in asian markets, which are made from just water and soluble fibre. The noodles and pasta from EatWater are also made from only water and soluble fibre. So, I'm going to assume that EatWater are just selling...

Me and DH used to go to a Fayre & Square pub quite often before I started Atkins, but haven't been recently because almost all of the meals contain some form of carbs. We're here at the moment waiting for my meal. I've ordered the mixed grill, but asked them to swap the chips for salad and I'm...

I take Tesco General Wellbeing Multivitamins. There's no added iron, they're relatively cheap and they're not huge like some of the others I've tried, so they're easier to swallow.

I guess I'm lucky, I've always eaten a lot of veggies and I really love them, so I include some kind of veg or salad in most meals. Though I do miss fruit sometimes. I'm trying to stay on Induction for as long as I can, but I can't wait till I can have some berries with my whipped cream! Hehe...

I've found a new love for omelettes since starting Atkins! I mix mine up in the blender to make it really light and fluffy. My fave is cabbage, bacon and mushes. Yum! In fact, I think I may have one for supper, since I've just bought a lovely big savoy today!

Today's breakfast was eggs baked in avocado with mini sausages and soya cappuccino. The avocados were... different! Haha. They weren't altogether unpleasant, but I'm not sure I'd have them again. I like my yolks runny and these weren't. And the avocados lost a lot of flavour after they were...

DH was very skinny when I met him (26" waist!), but a few home cooked meals later he ballooned to a 40" waist! Oops! He's lost a bit now, though. He's between a 36" and 38" now.

I usually do that! I choose the lowest carb salad and usually have double grilled chicken on it. It's lovely! In fact, that's what I'm having for tea! Hehe

I'm one of those people that weighs more than you'd think to look at me. I'm 5'2", I weighed 22st 8lbs when I first started Atkins (haven't weighed myself yet), and a size 22/24 top and 24/26 bottom (curse my hips!). I weigh more than my brother, who's almost 6ft and far bigger than me! If I...

If you can find a low carb tomato ketchup you can mix it with mayonnaise to make a nice Marie-Rose type sauce. That's how I've always made mine. I can't recommend a brand of ketchup though, as I haven't found a particularly low one yet, but I've read some people that use a reduced sugar one.

I almost forgot to mention... Happy happy day today! I managed to get into a top I bought a while ago that didn't quite fit properly, but I kept because I loved it! It's probably a bit tighter than I'd normally wear, but DH said it was really flattering and he like it. So I wore it out to...

Yes, Jim. It can be a real pain sometimes, mainly because I do all the cooking in our house (DH can't cook to save his life, bless him. Last time he tried, he ruined my brand new frying pan!), so I'm having to make two completely different meals most of the time. He attempted Atkins with me at...

The reason people suggest avoiding alcohol is because while it is in your system, your body stops burning fat and burns the alcohol off instead. Which means, if you have a glass of wine every day, there's a good chunk of that day in which you're not burning off any fat AT ALL! Let's say you...

I'm not sure about the vanilla essence, but for the small amount you would use, I can't imagine it would be much. If you like custard, why not make some yourself. Just use a normal custard recipe, but replace the milk with cream (or a cream/ water mixture) and the sugar with splenda. Yummy!

I emailed them the other day because I still haven't received my noodles (they were dispatched over 2 weeks ago) and I haven't heard anything back yet. Hmm. I'm going to go to the asian supermarket tomorrow and look for some Shirataki noodles instead (similar thing, but noodles only) because...

Haha. Yes, it does. I just wish it tased nice! I'm really missing rice and finding it hard to find alternatives to use in some of the dishes I made before Atkins. It's not even that I'm craving the carbs, I just want the taste and texture of rice. And cauliflower just doesn't cut it! Haha.

I had kedgeree made with cauliflower rice for breakfast this morning. Well, I was going to, but I ended up picking out the egg and mackerel. The cauli rice just didn't work in kedgeree. I haven't tried it with anything else, but the flavour of the cauliflower was just too strong. Regardless, I...

I always feel like pork scratchings are a nice treat, if you like them. Cream cheese wrapped in smoked salmon is a nice indulgent treat. Even nicer with a bit of avocado in too!

If this is the same stuff you have, I'm sorry to say it's very carby (and from what I read, also a scam. Sold for the fact that it's gluten free, when normal rice is gluten free anyways)...

I think in a lot of places they coat meat in flour before frying, maybe that's where the carbs are coming from? But yes, if you're frying plain chicken in olive oil, that would be fine :D

Mmm, Yummy! My Green & White Soup... ... So named because it contains only green and white vegetables, whichever are on hand at the time. This one contains broccoli, savoy cabbage, spinach and celery. I often also use cauliflower, green beans, white cabbage, and I've even been known to...

I seem to be on a mission today! I couldn't sleep so I got up early and decided to have a good clean while DH has a lie in. I need to sort the cupboards out too! Chuck out all the out of date sauces, dried up spices, etc. 'Cause I just know there's going to be loads in there! This is the first...

I'm not as experienced as some on here, but I'm almost certain balsamic vinegar contains sugar. Though, if you're still in Ketosis, I can't see why a small amount on a salad would hinder your weight loss, as I think the rest looks okay. Still, maybe try a different vinegar in your dressings...

I should probably mention, since these cookies seem to be such a hit, that Sainsbury's Basics Peanut Butter is only 3.9g carbs per 100g! I picked some up to try these out when I finish Induction.

MiniMe, I haven't actually gotten around to trying the egg in the avocado, yet. When I came to make it my avocados were a little over ripe. When I do try it though, I'll let you know. Tonights dinner was very simple, but bloody lovely! Pork, cabbage, broccoli and mushroom stir fry.

I do have an Actifry, but I find I don't use it half as much since I started Atkins. I've just bought a celeriac, though, so I'm going to attempt to make some chips in it! I had a time trying to find celeriac, but found it at Sainsburys in the end. Honda, where did you find the big Porkys...

I made the same mistake when I first started. I read all the American info, where they deduct fibre from the carbs, and it wasn't until about nearly 2 weeks in that I realised. I still lost weight, but it could have been more if I'd been doing it properly from the start. Thank god for this...

Hehe. That's true! I guess by overeat I meant more like going over your carb allowance. The main thing I liked about this and SW was that you're encouraged to eat as much as you like, as often as you like. Which suits me perfectly because I simply can't function when I'm hungry! Hehe

I've been very lax with my diary recently. I haven't even been writing it down as I eat /prepare meals! I need to kick myself up the backside because as I discovered before on SW, it's very easy to overeat and not realise it if you're not keeping note of it. So, here's a reminder to myself to...

I do this with tuna and some salad veg (radishes, celery, spring onion, cucumber, rocket, etc) chopped up and mixed with a bit of mayo. Yummy! I also do the same with cream cheese wrapped in slices of salami.

I've made a nice chicken soup before with a pot of chicken stock (most are pretty low carb), shredded leftover cooked chicken and a few herbs chucked in to add a bit of flavour. You can add some veg too to bulk it up. If you like it thicker just boil it until it's reduced down, or blend it for...

It certainly is, Jim! And did I pay for it the next day!? Haha. Hangover is an understatement!

Well, I royally 'effed up last night! :( A friend was having a bad day and asked me to go out with her to cheer her up. I couldn't really refuse, but I also got talked into having "a little drink" with her. Bear in mind that I almost never drink. The last time I drank alcohol was 2 glasses of...

Hehe. No, it doesn't! Probably not something you should eat every day, but as an occasional treat, I don't think it would hurt! Hehe

Well I just tried the chocolate MiM with whipped cream and a gorgeously velvety smooth indulgent chocolate sauce. That sauce is the perfect thing to curb my sweet cravings. And because it was so rich, I only needed a little bit. I was a little disappointed with the MiM, though. I thought it...

Thank you! I seem to be starting some kind of trend with the cabbage omelette! Hehe. It is very delish, though ;) I have tried the MiMs but not sweet, only as a bread replacement for a sandwich. It was okay, but I think you need to put quite strong flavours with it, otherwise the eggy ness...

MiniMe, that looks devine! It actually looks like a real pizza! I'm definitely trying this!

Hahaha. Yes, I know why you mean about too much SF products! Eek :| The first week I think I overdid it with the SF, when I first discovered them, until someone told me about it. But I like to keep something small and sweet just in case I do get a craving. DH isn't following Atkins, so there...

I won't bother posting my menu for today because it mainly consists of crap! Haha. I haven't "cheated" as such, but we decided to treat ourselves to a takeaway, since it's Valentines. I had doner meat (I know, I know, twice in the span of a few days is not good, but c'mon... It's Valentine's...

Tamsy, thank you very much, that's really sweet of you. And thanks to everyone else that congratulated me on losing a dress size :D Lady, that's a really good tip, I'll definitely try that! I always used to add a dash of milk to my eggs to make them lighter and just replaced it with cream. I...

Yesterdays menu: Breakfast Scrambled Eggs (3 Eggs, 1oz Cheese, 2T Cream) Lunch None (slept through it - oops!) Dinner Cabbage, Bacon & Mushroom Omlette (2 Eggs, 1oz Cheese, 1c Cabbage, 1c Mushrooms, Bacon) Snacks Lemon & Lime "Mousse" (SF Lemon & Lime Jelly, 2T Cream) Pepperami 2 stalk...

I put spinach and/or cabbage in anything and everything. Raw in a salad, sauteed in butter as a side dish, in crustless quiche, in an omlette, in curries. Anything. I love it!

Ooh, smoked salmon in salad... that sounds delish! I'll have to remember that! Well, I got up this morning, had some eggs for breakfast, but come mid-afternoon I was still feeling tired and groggy. I went for a nap which lasted a lot longer than planned. So, it looks like I'm going to be up all...

[size=2][b][font=arial]Oh dear, is this right? I must have read the US info because I was under the impression that it was carbs - fiber = net carbs. Oops, I guess I'll have to rethink my menus!

Hahaha! Very true, Jenn! And I'm even more annoyed now that I realise Boots are happy enough to sell the Atkins books and food, but insist on lecturing people on how it's "very unhealthy"!

Oh, avocados are delish! Not everyone likes them, but I really love them!

Oh, I did! But it was HUGE and now I'm stuffed!

At my in laws house, waiting for my kebab meat while everyone else eats KFC! It might not be KFC, but it's the only diet I've ever done where I can have a kebab and still loose weight! Thank you, Dr. Atkins! Hehe

Slaj, that's a very good point! I wish I'd thought of that at the time! I guess it just means I'll have to lie about having diabetes in future, then :S

Hi guys :) Thanks for dropping by! Yes, I read that Haas are the only low carb avocados. Which is great, cos I love them! Although, I've recently read that overdoing them can make you stall! Eek. I'll have to keep and eye on my avocado intake! Hehe. I'm off to visit the inlaws for a couple of...

Well, I still wasn't sure if I was in Ketosis yet as I haven't noticed any of the signs. I read on here that the best place to get Ketostix is from Boots Pharmacy, so I popped along to Boots to pick some up. When I asked the woman at the Pharmacy counter she immediately looked concerned and...

I tend to use this site - http://www.atkins.com/Program/Phase-1/What-You-Can-Eat-in-this-Phase.aspx - to work out most of my vege carbs. I guess the only down side is if you don't have measuring cups.

Oh dear, that IS cold! :(

I'm a happy, happy bunny! I bought myself a new pair of jeans today and they were a dress size smaller than my old ones! I haven't even completed 2 weeks of Induction and I've already dropped a whole dress size! Happy days! :D Breakfast Smoked Salmon rolls (2.5) (Smoked Salmon (0), 4T Cream...

Ooh, now that sounds interesting!

Pretty average day. I didn't want any lunch since I was still full from breakfast, but I didn't want to go too long without eating so I just grabbed a Pepperami and a pack Biltong, and that happily lasted me until dinner. Breakfast Crustless Quiche (5.2) (2 Eggs (0), Cream (1), 2oz Cheese...

According to Atkins - Jump Starting Weight Loss Brussels Sprouts are 1.8g net carbs per ¼ cup. Which is pretty high for something that tastes so awful! Hehe

This isn't the traditional way of poaching an egg, but I used to do it the same way you'd fry and egg, except use water instead of oil. Put about 1/2 inch of water in an egg pan. Heat to just before boiling and drop the egg in. Put the lid on (or a plate on the top if the pan doesn't have a...

I found quite the opposite since I started! I almost never feel hungry and have to remind myself to eat. Are you getting a decent sized breatfast with a good portion of protien in it? Protein will keep you feeling fuller for longer. If you still get hungry between meals have a high-protein...

I've just ordered a trial pack. I was going to wait to hear other peoples' verdicts, but I couldn't wait. Haha. I'll let you know what I think when I try them :)

Yeah, not having real pasta and rice isn't really bothering me, but I used to eat a lot of stirfries with noodles and I am missing that! I've tried stirfry without the noodles, but it's just not the same to me :p So this, if it's nice, would be a life saver! And tuna pasta salad would be nice...

Ahh, thank you! :) Has anyone actually tried these yet? Do they taste nice?

I've just been to Eatwater.com and it's disappeared! I checked the whois and it says the domain is locked :(

Ooh, that actually sounds relly nice! I'll have to try that. Thanks for the tip :) They're pretty easy, but a little time consuming if you have a small microwave (like me!). Just lay a couple of layers kitchen roll on a plate place as many slices of pepperoni on it as will fit and microwave...

Busy day today, so I made myself a packed lunch. I made a MiM and sliced it into 6 to make a few ikkle salami and cheese sandwiches. And I also took some pepperoni crisps and a baggy full of veggies. Breakfast Coffee with 2T Soya Milk (0)* & Splenda (0.5) Lunch Cheese & Salami Sandwich...

Morning, Jim. Yes, I've had a good flick through the recipes sticky (and there are some very yummy sounding ones!), but I really wasn't in the mood for much prepping and cooking yesterday! It was a bit of a "Grab n Go" day. Hehe. I'm happy to say, though, today is different. I'm currently...

I've read that the breath strips are okay to use on Atkins. And they are a good one to keep around for situations like this, where it would be impolite to chew gum, etc. Though, don't take my word for it, as I'm not 100% sure. Can anyone else confirm this? Oh, and good luck in the interview!

Very interesting, and something I'll be sharing with a few friends. Thanks!

Well, I haven't eaten very well at all today! It's the start of my 'ladies week' and all I wanted was chocolate and comfort food! Plus, I've slept for most of the day (I get so tired around this time), so I haven't eaten any proper meals either. I'll have to try harder tomorrow! Breakfast None...

I picked some fresh cream up last night (indeed it is considerably lower in carbs than Elmlea!) and tried it in my coffee this morning. And what d'ya know...? No metallic taste! Hehe. Also picked some unsweetened soy milk up to try in tea and it's actually nicer than regular milk. I don't think...

Legal chips? :eek: What have I missed? What are they made from?

I just found this - Bake an Egg in an Avocado for a Fast and Healthy Breakfast Treat. It looks absolutely bloody gorgeous! Hehe. I'm difinitely trying this tomorrow for brekkie! dizzydelly - Yeah, I like to change thing up a bit otherwise I get really bored and end up cheating or giving up...

I'm going to be trying this - Bake an Egg in an Avocado for a Fast and Healthy Breakfast Treat - tomorrow for breakfast. It looks DEVINE! <3 Just thought I'd share in case anyone else wanted to try it out. For anyone who can't see the page the recipe is: preheat oven to 425, have cast iron...

Oh, you definitely should! Fry it off first so it goes all crispy and yummy then bung it! Gorgeous!

Today's menu has been a bit boring since I've been pretty busy, but I really enjoyed the omlette I had for lunch, so I had another for dinner. Hope there's no rules about egg-overload! Hehe. Breakfast None - got up late. Lunch Cabbage & Mushroom Omlette (4.9) (2 Eggs (0), 1oz Cheddar...

Ahh, I see. I just bought the one to try, but I think I'd better leave them til Phase 2. Thanks for the heads up :)

Oh, I had no idea! I'll lookout for fresh cream in future, thanks! I've been counting the carbs anyways, but if fresh cream is lower, I'll certainly try that!

Ooh! I'll be looking forward to that! Hehe.

I've done the same thing. I keep a pack of Boots SF Humbugs in my car and just grab a couple whenever I go anywhere I may need to talk to people. I used to chew SF Gum, but I've heard mixed things about whether they're okay to have on Atkins, so I've had to settle for mints instead :p

Well, I'm just starting Week 2 of Atkins Induction and I'm loving it so far! But it kinda of goes against everything I've been taught on any other "diet" I've ever tried, so I'm questioning myself all the time. So, thought I'd start a diary to, not only keep me on track, but also in hopes that...

The book (and site) does say that you should only eat when you're hungry, but not to go more that 6 waking hours without eating. So I guess if you're not hungry, but it's been a while since your last meal, just have a light snack. I don't think you should force feed yourself if you don't want a...

I've also noticed the same. I've been on Atkins a week now and my appetite is tiny compared to what I used to eat. My meals aren't as big (mainly because they're not packed with starchy fillers, like potatoes) and I snack far, far less!

I tried some cream in my coffee recently, but I found it gave it a horrible sour, metalic taste and smell. You could smell it as soon as you poured it in. Am I missing something? Do you have to allow the coffee to cool first, or could it be the type of cream I'm using (Elmlea double cream)...

I'm well chuffed for you! I love hearing peoples' success stories and I remember how good it feels to finally be able to fit into "that skirt" (or jeans, in my case ;)). Hehe. Well done, hun :D

Oh, that sounds useful! I'll google it! Thanks :)

Sorry, I probably should have stated, when I say wraps, I mean wrapped in a lettuce leaf. Just the same as you would use a tortilla, but with lettuce instead. Yummy! Hehe.

I hope so 'cause I've been enjoying cream cheese wrapped in smoked salmon a couple times this week :p

Okay, so I've been doing Atkins Induction for almost a week now and I'm pretty sure I'm doing everything right, but I just wanted to make sure. I'm still not 100% confident with the legal foods yet, but I think I'm getting there. Anyways, here's a couple of day menus from this week for example...

I use this site: Atkins - Jump Starting Weight Loss quite often. It's insanely useful and pretty clear and easy to understand!

Which flavours have you tried. Are they nice?

4lb gain tonight :( I had almost a whole week off-plan. Back on track this week, though :D 10st10lbs - 4lbs to lose WelshCake - 7lbs to lose ~ 3.5lb lost Honey74 - 3lbs to lose Ebonyspice - 8lbs to lose ~ 1.5lb lost Why_d - 7lb to lose ~ 2lb gained, 8lb to lose Maverick - 4lbs to lose ~ 1lb...

Okay, I've had a very good start to the month with a 5.5lbs loss this week, so I'm aiming high. 10st10lbs - 4lbs to lose WelshCake - 7lbs to lose Honey74 - 3lbs to lose Ebonyspice - 8lbs to lose Why_d - 7lb to lose ~ 1lb lost :D Maverick - 4lb to lose Belfastbabybear - 5lbs to lose...

I think this is the updated list, colours and all :) 10st10lbs - 6lbs to lose ~ 3lbs lost Susienoz - 5lbs to lose Kirstabubble - 2lbs to lose Belfastbabybear - 7.5lbs to lose ~ 1lb lost Nymple - 7lbs to lose ~ 1lb lost elb4160 - 2.5lbs to lose ~ 4.5lbs lost mirandamayhem - 8lbs to lose ~...

2lbs off for me this week. I'm very happy with that because my weight loss has been all over the place recently. I hope it stays slow and steady now. 10st10lbs - 6lbs to lose ~ 3lb lost Susienoz - 5lbs to lose Kirstabubble - 2lbs to lose Belfastbabybear - 7.5lbs to lose ~ 1lb lost Nymple -...

I had a STS this week. I guess it's better than a gain, but I still don't know why it wasn't a loss. Been on plan all week. Just hoping it shows next week.

Week 5 Day 4 Extra Easy Breakfast Hifi Bar Lemon (HEB) Pear Lunch Salad (Mixed Leaves, Carrot, Spring Onion, Tomatoes, Wafer Thin Beef) McCains Rustic Oven Chips (2 syns) 42g Kerry Low Low (HEA) Dinner Kedgeree (Batchelors Savory Rice, Curry Powder, Peas, Sweetcorn, Spring Onion...

I had a lunchtime tattoo appointment, but I took my niece and her boyfriend along too, as they both wanted to get some ink done. We were there for a total of almost 5 hours, so I completely missed lunch. And as you can imagine, I was so hungry when I got home, so I just grabbed something quick...

Creamy pesto pasta! Melt in a spodge of Philly, a bit of pesto and a dash of milk. I love my pasta this way - it's lovely! And nice with either a side salad or a few toms chopped up and mixed in.

Hehe. I know, I even shocked myself! :p

I've been really bad at keeping track of what I've been eating the past few days, and it shows! I thought I'd been completely on track today and haven't been writing everything down as I went along. So I tallyed everything up tonight and... OMG! I went totally over my syns! By a LOT! It just...

That's what I was like. I was so unsure of it and was completely expecting it to end up in the bin, but I was very pleasently surprised. You should definitly try it!

Day 25 Red Day Breakfast Coffee w/ Sweetener 2 tbsp Light Evaporated Milk (1.5 syns) HiFi Bar Mince Pie (HEB) Banana Lunch Bacon & Egg Bap (1 Tesco Healthy Living W/meal Roll (HEB), 2 tspn Flora Light (2 syns), 2 Asda Ex. Lean Bacon, 2 Eggs fried in Frylight) Dinner 2 Chicken...

I just tried the mushy pea curry and it was really nice! I was very skeptical about it, but was interested to try it since I've been trying to cram more speed food in where I can. I was really shocked when I tasted it, though. I used a can of baked beans as well, for even more superspeed food...

That seems to be my problem when I use Quark, but it doesn't matter how much sweetener I put in, that odd tang is still there. And I agree, the trial and error is worth it until you find a good one. I usually half or quarter a recipe and make a small one if I'm trying it for the first time, so...

No, it's 5 syns for the pack. It recommends that it serves 4, but me and hubby are piggies, so for us it served two at 2.5 syns each. We also tried the garlic one last night, which wasn't as nice, not really worth the syns. I'll definitely use the paprika one again, though!

Haha. Thanks :) I'm a bit too happy at times, so I'm told. Can get a bit annoying, apparently. Hehe. But I get down very easily too, though I'm often out of it just as quickly, so it's not all bad :p No, OH isn't following SW as he doesn't have as much to lose, but is cutting down too, which helps.

Yep. Just copy the current list and then repost it with your name and goal :)

I saw this a while back actually and wanted to try it, but I have a tried and tested recipe that I know works for me. I'm a terrible baker and most desserts just don't turn out right when I try them. So for such a big batch, and for an occasion, I wanted to use the recipe I have and just adapt...

I do like greek yoghurt actually, but would it work in place of quark? I mean because it's yoghurt and not a soft cheese. Also, it's a baked cheesecake, so is there any chance of it curdling while it's hot? I don't do much baking, as you can tell. Hehe.

I had a little gain last week, so I'm joining this for some motivation. I'm not expecting miracles because I know I'm a slow loser. Therfore, I'm just aiming for 4lbs. And if I lose more, then I'll be a very happy bunny! 10st10lbs - Xlbs to lose Susienoz - 5lbs to lose Kirstabubble - 4.5lbs...

Hi. We're having a party at group on monday and I've decided to make some mini cheesecakes. I've tried making cheesecakes with quark in the past and I really can't get them to taste nice, I can always still taste the acidic-y, fakey aftertaste from the quark. I've tried them with Ex. Light...

What a great idea! I don't mind admitting that I'm a bit nosey, so I like this thread ;) Hehehe Favourite Colour: Forest Green Favourite Country: I'd love to visit Japan Favourite Book: Abarat - Clive Barker Favourite Film: Any of the Classic Disney Princess films. Or A Clockwork Orange. Haha...

I'm currently eating Vanilla Mullerlight with Blueberries (so yummy!) and watching Ross Noble's "Things" DVD... for the second time. Hehe.

Day 24 Red Day Breakfast Coffee w/ Sweetener 2 tbsp Light Evaporated Milk (1.5 syns) HiFi Bar Toffee (HEB) Clementine Lunch Ryvita Tuna Melts (4 Ryvita Sesame (HEB), Canned Tuna, Spring Onion, Cucumber, Sweetcorn (5 syns), 2 tbsp Light Mayo (5 syns), 84g Kerry Low Low (2 HEA))...

We had Asda Sliced Beef in Gravy, Mashed Potato, Spring Greens, Roast Carrots & Parsnips and Garden Peas. It was absolutely lovely. Really hit the spot! :p

Okay, so today was better, but I still ended up missing lunch because I was out for most of the day again. Keeping a Food Diary has made me realise I spend way too much time out of the house. Haha. I need to make up something for lunches that I can keep in the fridge and just take with me if I...

Okay, so at WI on Monday I gain 1lb, and I don't understand why. So I got quite depressed about it and started to loose faith. So polished off the last half of a pack of oreos. And then some digestives. And then I got very angry with myself :mad: Then I told myself to stop being so f***ing...

Haha. Well, he's from Tamworth, I'm from Stoke. We lived in Tamworth for a while with his parents, then it was a toss up between the two where we were going to live together. It was litterally a choice of the lesser of two evils. We ended up living in Stoke pretty much just because the people...

I bought one last night and they're £7.50. So it would work out slightly cheaper than ebay if you include the joining fee, but you would also have to take into consideration the travel fare. So, it's up to you :p

It could be down to the brand of stock cube. I noticed Knorr stock cubes are very salty! I just used supermarket own brand and they seem okay. I haven't tried Oxo, so I can't comment there, but I know other people use them. I also tried making it with Bovril once, as a friend suggested. That...

I agree. Target seems so far away, but I know I can do it! Sorry, WE can do it ;)

Yes, it will become thicker and more concentrated if you simmer it for long enough. That's how they make stock concentrate :) It takes a very long time, but it does work. Try Britmum's syn-free onion gravy: Syn Free Onion Gravy | Slimming Eats - Slimming World Recipes

Hahaha! :8855: I usually give into temptation so easily, but I have a really important reason for loosing weight so I'm really determined this time! I think this is why I was so hard on myself. But, this week is going to be different. I'm even more determined than ever since I had a gain this week.

Well, I doubt it's just the oreos, but I put 1lb on this week :cry: Just makes me more determined this week, though.

I put 1lb on this week! I'm so, so gutted. I have no idea why. The only conclusion C could come up with is that I was having slightly more syns than last week. She said I was eating enough and getting plenty of my superfree foods. So maybe I need to cut back on my syns! And I'm going to be doing...

Oh, definitly do! It's lovely! Ofc, if you're having it with an Aplen light, add that in the morning, not the night before. Hehe. Otherwise it'll be a gooey mess. Although, who knows, that might be nice ;)

You'd be surprised, hun. Red is so common when you're talking about vibrant hair colours, because it's the easiest one to pull off. Things like green and blue can make your skin look washed out and make you look ill if you have pale skin. Pinks and reds have a warming effect and can complement...

I guess I could look at it that way! Pre-SW the whole pack would be gone in minutes, but then that's why I'm here now! :p

I just went downstairs to grab a HiFi bar to use up a HEB and I ate 3 Oreo cookies while I was there! They're 2.5 syns each :( I've already used most of my syns today and WI is tomorrow! I don't even know why I did it. I haven't really been craving anything, or feeling hungry at all on SW. In...

I was really craving toad in the hole tonight and hardly used any syns today and knew I had a pack of batter mix in, so I checked the syns and headed off to make it. Then found out we had no sausages :p So in the end I just had The Hole ;) Haha. It was a fair few syns because I had a big...

I was really craving toad in the hole and hardly used any syns today and knew I had a pack of batter mix in, so I checked the syns and headed off to make it. Then found out we had no sausages :p So in the end I just had The Hole ;) with Quorn Lamb Grills, a mountain of spring greens, roast...

There's a possibility :p How old are you (yes, I did just ask a girl her age ;) lol) and what's your name? I'll ask him.

What about making up some Magic Porridge (28g Porridge Oats + 1 Mullerlight. Leave it in the fridge overnight) the night before. It's lovely, even cold. You could do it in a little tupperwear box, so it's ready to take to work. It's nice with a banana or a similar fruit to your chosen flavor of...

As someone else was saying, your meal, while large and initially filling, isn't made up of anything that will actually keep you feeling full. You need to be eating a lot more protein, especially on red days. Protein actually helps to keep you fuller for longer because it takes longer to digest...

Oh, I just noticed you're from Tamworth. So is my DH. Small world, huh? :P

That's lovely and it really suits you! I'd love to go short, but I really can't pull it off. I had a pixie cut a few years back and when I look back at the picture I can't believe how aweful it looked! Haha. You really pull it off well, though! <3 Also, I just spotted those red shoes behind...

Bisto Gravy Granules (all flavors) are 2 syns for 142ml of gravy made up as directed. Obviously, if you like it thicker, you would have to syn it higher. For example if it says use 2 tbsp of granules to make it, but you use 4, just double the syns. Oxo's are free and you can make gravy by...

I make mine using my HEB of All Bran (or Bran Flakes if I don't have All Bran in, but you get less), blitzed into bigg-ish crumbs and 1 or 2 tbspn of Nutella. I don't even bother with the Golden Syrup, to save on syns. They stay much crunchier than the Scan Bran version (which I find too soft...

Oh, now that sounds interesting! I'm going to have to try that!

It's the same in my class, almost all of the members are a lot older than me and most are not as big as me, but they're all just as supportive whether you've got 1 stone or 20 stone to loose. Maybe I'm just weird because I look forward to going to WI. Not just to find out how much I've lost (or...

According to the Syns Online: 1 level tbsp of non-branded cocoa is 1 syn. 1 heaped tbsp is 3 syns.

I've never even seen the Extra Crispy ones in the shops, so I'd hazard a guess that they were the regular ones too. Hehe. And no probs :)

From what I understand you just make your cous cous up according to pack and allow to cool. Then slice a fillet of white fish into fish-finger-ish shapes (lol). When the cous cous is cool, dip the fish in beaten egg, then in the cous cous and bake in the oven until the fish is cooked and the...

I tried doing SW at home for a while too, but was only ever half arsed and ended up giving in. So I decided to pay to go to class just to get weighed as I know this will give me incentive to actually stick to the plan. But I ended up staying for Image Therapy the first night and was hooked. It...

I saw that recipe last night and it looked AMAZING! Also added muchly to my cheesecake urges. Haha. But cheesecake jus isn't cheesecake without the biscuit base :p Aww, hun. Thank you :) That means a lot! <3 Ooh, I didn't know that about Philly! Oh, yum. I imagine mixing it with Quark would...

Fab! Thank you for clearing that up :D

Day 19 Extra Easy Breakfast Coffee w/ Sweetener + Milk (0.5 syns) Activia Fat Free Strawberry Strawberries Banana Lunch Fry-up SW Style (Bacon, Sausage (2 syns), Eggs, Mushrooms, Baked Beans, Tomatoes) 3 WW Brown Danish (HEB) 2 tsp Flora Light (2 syns) Dinner (Snack-ish dinner...

I've been craving some REAL cheesecake recently and wanted to make one, but I know I'd end up ravaging a ridiculously huge slice if I did. So I wanted to make it as low syn as possible. And not being a fan of Quark (so... fakey :( Urgh!) makes this rather difficult. So, after looking through...

That's sounds quite amazing, actually! ...for any meal ;)

Ooh! This might help with my cravings for cheese pie ;) I'm going to try this. Thanks x

Ahh, that puts my mind at rest a little. I knew about synning it if it's in cakes, etc. but I thought it was a bit harsh to make you syn it for the tiny bit you would used making fish fingers. Hehe. I might just try that now :) I'm still really unsure about the whole food abuse subject. I...

No, you're definately not eating too much to lose weight. You would need to consume at least 3200 extra calories to gain just 1 pound. That's on top of the calories your body requires. And you're not even coming close. The thing to remember about Slimming World is that it's not like other...

Someone mentioned using cous cous as a coating for homemade syn free fish fingers (I have a big fish finger addiction!), but then there was a whole food abuse argument going on where some people said that because you're not using it for it's original purpose, it should be synned. I have no...

My Kitty lives in the bathroom! You can usually guarantee she's either in the sink, trying to turn the tap on or asleep in the bath. We have one of those shower heads that plugs onto the taps and if I've left it lying in the bath, she'll usually sit there batting it trying to get a bit of water...

It is true that you can get sick and even die from a potassium overdose. It is also true that bananas (and avacados) are very high in potassium. However, you would have to eat FAR more than 10 bananas to become severely ill from it. So, your boyfriend is both righ and wrong, in the same...

Aunt Bessie's Homestyle Roast Potatoes are 3 syns on green/EE and 8.5 on red for 100g cooked. If you can guestimate how much the potato you had weighed, you can work it out from there. I'd round it up a little just to be safe, though. EDIT: I've just noticed there's also Aunt Bessie's Extra...

Day 18 Red Day Breakfast Coffee w/ Sweetener + Milk (25ml from HEA) 42g Kellog's All-Bran (HEB) 150ml Whole Milk (HEA) Banana Lunch Seafood Cocktail (Prawns, Crabsticks, 1tbsp Ketchup (1 syn), 1 tbsp Light Mayo (3 syns), 1 tbsp Light Salad Cream (1 syn)) Salad (Mixed Leaves, Beetroot...

This only seems to be true for some people. Personally, the closer I get to my full syn allowance, the more I seem to loose. It confuses even me, but even our C told us that this can be the case for some people. In the same beat, I'm not using mine on chocolate. My syns will usually go on...

I've heard strong black coffee can help. But not instant, it has to be filter or caffatier type. And someone said a bowl of All-Bran before bedtime can help you pass in the morning. And make sure you're getting plenty of fruit in. I'm so regular, and always have been, and I put it down to the...

I went shopping a few days ago to stock up on mainly fruit and veg and a few other bits like Mullerlights, etc. The woman who was serving me actually asked me if I do Slimming World, because my basket looked almost exactly like hers. Haha. We were also discussing how much more expensive it is...

He is absolutely gorgeous! It was clearly meant to be!

Haha. Glad to see it's not just me :p DH has commented a couple of times! Oops :o

I found this: http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-eating-out/112835-yo-sushi-mini-eating-out-syn-guide-here.html Might be of some help?

Ahahaha! I love this! <3 I gotta remember this one :p

...cor, blimey. It doesn't half give you the windy-pops! Hehe :rolleyes:

Aha. this is true, Jenny! And I think is is partially my problem. I have a hard time telling when I'm actually full. It's almost like I "miss" the feeling. That usually happens when I'm busy and have my mind on something else. Then before I realise it, I feel all bloated. Maybe I'll have to...

Oh, I just have to try this! And you'll have to let me know how the mint one turns out!

Hehe. Well, yes, there is that. Fortunately, I've never really had this problem. Maybe because I've always eaten lots of fruit and veg. I've always been ultra-regular, like clockwork, but I find that this never changes regardless of what I eat :p Is that the only downside to eating vast...