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  1. Cinta

    Cinta back again!

    5lb. I'll take that :)
  2. Cinta

    Cinta back again!

    Hi everyone, old & new. I've had a really bad summer food & drink wise. All my own fault! We have a cruise coming up in less than nine weeks & after a fat holiday in Barbados I really want to get the weight back off. We started again on Tuesday 7th. I really want to feel great again because...
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    Cinta's back :D

    Another 1lb off which I'm very grateful for considering the last couple of weeks.
  4. Cinta

    Cinta...again!

    Hi everyone. I have managed to lose another pound, but have had a mixed couple of weeks. Our beloved yorkie became ill & we lost him on Good Friday, we are heartbroken. On the plus side, we had a fabulous last weekend at my nephew's wedding. It lasted all weekend, so I am very grateful for the...
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    Cinta's back :D

    Well 6lb off in week one. Yippee!
  6. Cinta

    Cinta...again!

    I managed to lose 6lb in my first week. Yay! It's good to be back.
  7. Cinta

    Induction. Losing 28lbs for July hol....

    Good luck & well done on a great start.
  8. Cinta

    Alcohol

    I've learnt to love Vodka & soda, but still miss bubbly!
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    Cinta...again!

    Hi everyone, I'm back on induction after letting over a stone creep back on over the past 18 months. I've managed to get 5lb off just cutting down, but I feel lousy when I eat carbs, The final straw was James Martin's sodding Yorkshire puds! I then bought some Thornton's diabetic chocolate last...
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    Cinta's back :D

    Hello everyone. I've been messing about this last year so I'm up to 10st 12lb. Mostly I stick to low carb as I feel rotten if I don't, but I had some Thornton's diabetic chocolate (I know!) on Monday & my IBS has gone into overdrive. I have a hen spa day on 19th April, my nephew's wedding &...
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    An old timer!

    Hi Jools, Cinta here. I've been playing around with my diet for the last few months, so decided to come back on. Nice to see some 'old' faces :)
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    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Hi Susie, glad to see you are doing so well! I often dream about my mum & dad. I once said to my dad 'you do know you're dead, don't you?' He replied 'I know, but I can still come back for a chat can't I?'. Brilliant answer, made my dream! :D
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    Cinta is back

    PMSL Susie! Don't I know it! I love that chocolate bark with peanut butter. I will try to remember to make some. Steve loves it too.
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    How do i get out of an atkins stall?

    Hi. I would reread the stickies at the top of the forum & make sure no extra carbs are creeping in. With only 1/2st more to lose it might be slower. Mine is a stone to go & it's slowed down, but every little helps, as they say. Good luck :)
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    Claire's Diary of Deliciousness

    I tried it the other day thinly sliced & layered with chicken stock, the baked....LUSH!!
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    Cinta is back

    Another 2lb off. Getting there, lol. I haven't put a foot wrong apart from my weakness, Thornton's diabetic chocolate! I didn't have much, but enough for the 'volcano tummy', lol. a few months ago I had some of the toffee (which I don't like). I had kept it in the fridge. It took an old filling...
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    ryvita's

    I don't know sorry. How many carbs are in them?
  18. Cinta

    Cinta is back.....again

    Hi Paigesmum. You're almost half way there already so you can do it. this WOE suits me as it keeps my chronic IBS under control. My consultant surgeon told me to cut out high fibre & wheat/gluten as it just ferments in me & would mean I would need more operations :( So all my years of 'healthy'...
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Hi Jim. I back again :D
  20. Cinta

    Hi all

    I've never tried cauliflower mashed! I've made pizza bases out of it, why varying results, lol. I want some noe with cheese & butter. I will add it to our roast on Sunday. We love the stuff, but usually just boil it with some grated cheese on.
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    Am I allowed back in?!

    How are you doing Jools?
  22. Cinta

    Your weight loss so far on Atkins??

    Hi Sienna. I lost 2 1/2st in 2010 & par a few holiday lbs, which came of once I was home, it stayed off. Then when I went away last November I put 5lbs on which crept up over Christmas & January birthdays until it was 15lbs! :O I'm clean & green again now & lost 5lbs in my first week. It feels...
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    Cinta is back.....again

    Hi Claire. Good thanks. I did have a bit of Thorntons diabetic chocolate yesterday & it knocked me right out of ketosis, but all is pink again this morning. It didn't do my tummy much good either. It was like a bloody volcano going on in there, lol. I haven't got so much to lose this time round...
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    Induction Low Carb breakfasts

    Wow Mom2ben, they sound lush!!
  25. Cinta

    Cinta is back.....again

    Thanks Berniebobs & good luck :D
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    Cinta is back

    Thank you Moonlights. I pleased to say I'm 5lb down in my first week! :D
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    Cinta is back.....again

    Although I only seem to be talking to myself, I'm pleased with my 5lb weight loss in my first week.
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    Cinta is back

    Thank you Susie
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    Am I allowed back in?!

    Hi Jools! Congratulations on becoming a mum & graduating. I just came back yesterday! We've had too much too eat & drink since Christmas so I feeling it now. Plus I'm down to one pair of bigger sized trouser that fit as I threw all my 'fat' clothes away. Good luck.
  30. Cinta

    Cinta is back

    Hello! I'm back again & ready to blitz the lbs again. Been a bit naughty since Christmas with birthdays etc so plenty of alcohol was involved & guess what? I put on weight! Started back on Thursday & I'm well into it again now. Turning my sticks a nice pink so all is well with the World :)
  31. Cinta

    Cinta is back.....again

    Hi everyone. I'm back.......again. I put on a few lbs, but I'm now ready to blitz them. I need to be on here to get inspired & look at all the lovely recipes. I started again on Thursday & I'm well in the pink zone now, so all is good. Hi to anyone I haven't met:wavey:
  32. Cinta

    Cinta is back.....again

    oops, wrong thread
  33. Cinta

    Cinta is back.....again

    Hi, I'm back. I find the forum all a bit too much nowadays. I loved it when we all just talked to each on the same page, but I suppose this is progress. Just to much to look at now. I've put on a few lbs, but in the pink & back on track now. I shall look around to see if ther is anyone I know &...
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    Cinta is back

    1lb more off:D
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    Cinta is back

    Well we are off on Saturday & I've lost 9lb so I'm pretty pleased with that. Steve has lost the same too :D
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    Can I come back please??

    Hope you had a great anniversary & don't let 8 poxy lb spoil your 40 th girl. Most of us would love to be as near to our target as that! Keep off the carbs until Saturday & you won't feel bloated, but like a princess....enjoy! :D
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    Cinta is back

    you made me lol Lisa....some of my dreals are mental, especially when I'm trying to lose weight! I'm forever explaining myself to people. Freud would probably have a field day with that :D
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    Doner Meat Not Induction Friendly!! Gutted

    There is a recipe on here for making your own with minced lamb & herbs, baked in a bread tin. Seriously good & you can eat it with salad & a LC pitta. You just have to wait until you get home to pig on it :D
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    Bit of advice? :)

    I bloody hate trolls. I don't take any notice of them because I know this works, controls my IBS &........yes! I can't stick with this for the rest of my life. It just annoys me that they unerve & upset peopl. Tw@s
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    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Of course it's ok to join Elaine. I've been a member for over 2 1/2 years. This is the best thing to happen to me. You should get lots of inspiration & ideas from this site. I'm still learning new recipes all the time from members' diaries. Well done & good luck! Well I have lost 5lb in my...
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    Cinta is back

    Well I lost 5lb, over 9 days. officially I wish it was a stone, lol, but I'm happy with that & feel so much better. Steve is on nights so he'll weigh when he gets home although up all night drinking tea wont have helped! Here's to the next week :D
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    Cinta is back

    One word....WOW! Steve will love it ! I can't wait to try it with orange. What did you say you used?
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    Cinta is back

    It's in the freezer as I type. I added a little bit of peanut butter. I could have eaten it without the freezing, lol.
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    Cinta is back

    Wow! ML that recipe looks seriously good. I've just ordered some more coconoil from Amazon. We love cooking with it. Well, I love cooking with it & Steve loves eating it, lol
  45. Cinta

    Cinta is back

    Thank you Moonlights
  46. Cinta

    Can I come back please??

    Hi Audrie. I started back last week, along with my DH & I'm so relieved to be back. Hope you have a great week to start you off :-)
  47. Cinta

    Cinta is back

    Well we have both had a brilliant week. Looking forward to the weigh in tomorrow. I had a sneaky weigh yesterday & I had lost 5lb, but, as you all know that could mean Jack sh*t by tomorrow, lol. The food has been great & not even a sniff of alcohol has past our lips....we must be ill, lol.
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    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    I've been going through your diary Susie to try to find the recipe for this bark stuff....what is it? Can you let me know the recipe hun? Ps...your flat looks lush! Is that garden all yours? The bathe looks amazing too. We haven't got a large bathroom & have a shower off of the bedroom, but I...
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    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Keep up the good work Susie. My breath has been rank this week. I always taste strong cheese, lol
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    Cinta is back

    Thanks Tracy. I didn't venture too far away from it, but it doesn't take much for me to gain. I have chronic IBS too so that flared up too. I'm just glad to be back on it .
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    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Hi Jim, glad you are well & looking forward to a great holiday. Thought I'd let you know I back again. Had a weight gain, but I'm in the swing of it again. Looking forward to getting the lbs off. Have a great time :-)
  52. Cinta

    Cinta is back

    Well we have finally restarted! after putting on more weight watching elite athletes all summer....oh, the irony! We had far too much beer & curries because we didn't want to miss a moment of it all. Well, I'm now 10st 10lb ( I did go up to 10st 12lb!) I'm peeing pink & eating clean & green...
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    Induction WI result 1

    Hi Jools, blimey it must be a while since I've been on here....you have a baby!! I would love to loose 5lb this coming week! Well done & good luck :)
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    Cinta is back

    Thanks Susie. I'm so bloated, I want to feel all springy again. This ***** weather doesn't help!
  55. Cinta

    Cinta is back

    Hi everyone, I need some support again. I've been 'cheating' with Tesco's 'freefrom' range & the carbs have been playing havoc with my IBS. I'm up to 10st 7lb & at my height look like a barrel!! I'm going clean& green from tomorrow & will be looking up old recipes & reading all your posts again :D
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    Cinta's Diary

    Well I'm still the same & only one week to go, lol. I've been exercising a lot & all my clothes for the trip fit nicely :) Our little town has been all over the shop this last three weeks. Our vicar was murdered & I think we are still in shock. I keep playing Nancy Griffiths's 'I love this...
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    Cinta's Diary

    Hi Jim :wavey: I thought I'd try it, although i don't do much exciting, lol. I wanted to come back to get some inspiration & ideas so that I don't keep eating the same things over & over again. It's great to see how everyone is doing too. I see you had a good Christmas from your post on...
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    Weekly weigh-in thread

    WOW!!!! Well done :D x
  59. Cinta

    Cinta's Diary

    We've just booked up a trip to NYC & sailing back to Southampton in 9 weeks! Steve is trying to lose some weight now, so that he can put it all back on whilst on the ship, lol
  60. Cinta

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Hi Linz, sorry to hear your suffering with bloat, lack of sleep & dosh. Hope it all works out well hun. Steve works shift so our Christmas has the same routine as the rest of the year, lol. I've at last got back on here to get the last bit off! Take care. xx
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    not any more, sorry

    Morning Bren. It's great to see you've started the new year off in a great weight loss. Hope you are keeping well. I've finally got back on here! xx
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    Cinta's Diary

    Hi everyone! I'm still here :D I'm still at posted weight which is wonderful, but I would like to loose a few more pounds. I would love to have a carb fest, but after a couple of mince pies my IBS was triggered & I was rough for a couple of days so my Christmas stayed LC. Far too much alcohol...
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    Cinta here

    Hi everyone. I'm still around, just haven't been on here for a while. I'm 3lbs over posted weight, but I had another great cruise last month & the Crimbo booze is in the house now, lol. I've stuck with this WOE & have stayed within 3lbs of my weight since October 2010 so I well pleased :D...
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    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Just to let those who remember me, I'm still at posted weight & doing good. Hi everyone, I'll try to pop in for a chat. I'm on a cruise next Sunday so may go up a couple of pounds, but those who know me know I can't do too much damage :)
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    bad jessie bad jessie

    I'm the same, still stayed 2lbs up, but I back in ketosis. You will get back in it quickly Jessie, don't worry. At least it reminded you just how cr*p carbs make you feel
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    The evil alcohol :(

    I know it will go, but I don 't like it :D
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    And with a whoosh along came a fairy....

    Well done! :D
  68. Cinta

    Starting again

    Welcome back dreamer & good luck :D
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    Starting tomorrow...question about veggies

    Hi Jenni, if you read Jim's sticky at the top of the page 'So you are thinking of starting atkins' you will find some answers. Jim simplifies it all. I think he stuck to 3 cups of leafy green vegetables. Hope this helps & good luck :D
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    The evil alcohol :(

    I know for sure now that alcohol stalls me & causes me to bloat. It was our wedding anniversary. I hadn't had a drink for 2-3 weeks & the weight was coming back off. On Friday & Saturday we had some dry wine wine, champagne & cava (oops!;)) Yesterday I had none & this morning I got on the scales...
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    My apologies...

    Sorry to hear of the awful time you've had CeeDee. We are a friendly lot on here. Good luck :D
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    am new to atkins any one wanna be my buddy?

    Hi Jayne...I've just sent you a friend request on FB. How is the eating going?
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    Anyone on here on anti psychotics????

    No, sorry
  74. Cinta

    cafe

    40g of mushrooms are only 0.2 carbs Jessie. I fry lots of them :) Enjoy!
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    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Well done Taz :D
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    Will cheese knock me out of ketosis

    I think Linz is right. It's usually 0.1g carbs per 100g weight. I went a bit overboard in the beginning, but I've noticed we don't eat half as much now. It didn't stall me though. You will soon work out what suits you.
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    Weekly weigh-in thread

    I had to weigh a day late, but I'm down 1lb :D
  78. Cinta

    Is atkins the answer?

    Keep up the good work Angi :D
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    What a wally!

    Re the cheese...I buy the little marmite cheeses so I don't go mad. Marmite isn't totally carb free, but isn't bad. I still dip my finger in the pot all the time! As Jim woul;d say....you need meat with fat in it, not the lean stuff (it's cheaper too) Just ask the butcher if he's added...
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    Now im a believer!

    & it 'cured' my IBS...for that I'm forever grateful :D
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    Day 3 of starting again - feel very weak

    My body felt like I was wading through mud 3 days in. We are used to walking 5 miles a day, but couldn't manage it for a couple of days. It will go pretty soon & you will feel great :D
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    To caffeine or not?!

    I love my caffeine, it doesn't stall me....just helps. LOL
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    Birthday Cake, to eat or not to eat?

    Happy birthday Aly! If you want a slice have one, but beware of the sugar rush if you've been strictly LC. I had some sorbet on holiday & felt awful. Spinny, dizzy & had to lie down, lol. Never again for me. I would stick to bubbly :D If you can't make a giant sweet mim with cream & berries then...
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    eating too much

    I find some days I eat much more than others, but as long as it's the right foods, I go with the flow. Other days I struggle to eat. It hasn't stopped me losing over all. Don't worry, just make sure you're not having too many carbs.
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    feelig sick loss appertite

    Oh yes Jessie....I've gagged trying to eat on some days, although I could eat for England at the moment (I'm probably not eating as much as I think). Like Leanne says, keep up the water intake & it will pass. I don't have meals when that happens, just things like almonds, marmite cheese (only 1...
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    What a wally!

    Keep trying with the water, it will make a difference. Have you tried coke zero? It has no citric acid in it & that sometimes stalls people. Jessie, like ber say....I would have bacon, eggs & mushrooms cooked in coconut oil. Something like chicken salad with Paul Newman's Italian salad dressing...
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    WI woe and a query

    Hi, sorry I'm probably no help, but thought I'd bump this up for you. When I started my weight had a 1/2lb on the end which I managed to put on my details as .5, but it was so long ago, I don't remember how I did it. Every once counts doesn't it & hopefully someone should know the answer. Good...
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    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Good luck for this morning Sarah :)
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    shopping

    Well done...keep it up! :D
  90. Cinta

    What a wally!

    You are only retaining water Jaxy...get back on today. Plenty of water, fat & greens & you will pee it away....we've all been there hun :D
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    lets set a weekly goal

    I would love to lose 2lb this week :D The food is no problem, so I'm rationing any alcohol to one day a week. We have wine this afternoon & the next time will be our wedding anniversary next Saturday :D My weigh in day is Thursday. Good luck!
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    Is atkins the answer?

    All I can say Angi is that LC works for me. If you follow it , you never need to feel hungry, eating out is easy & you can use cheap cuts of meat. On the diabetic front there are studies going on at Leeds Uni. They are finding that low carbing keeps the blood sugars stable & helps control blood...
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    Beef Jerky and Bacon ??

    The only packets of beef jerky I've seen in Tesco were high in carbs. Keep checking the labels & please let us know if you find any LC ones, lol.
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    Now im a believer!

    Welcome to the wonderful world of low carbing Shaz. It is very scary at first cooking fatty things in more fat, but it works. Have a good read of the stickies at the top of the page, especially Jim's on starting Atkins. He lost half his body weight a good few years ago & has kept it off, so he...
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    A bit disappointed with myself and starting AGAIN...for the third time...

    Oh, I know how to maintain Marty, I did it for 9 fecking months....I was just at the wrong weight, lol ;)
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    omg...am completely confused now..

    If you look at the recipe thread at the top, your head will spin! People get very inventive :D
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    omg...am completely confused now..

    I love home made burgers, either beef, lamb or chicken, with blue cheese just melting on the top & crispy bacon. Pur home made mayo over it & wrapped in iceberg lettuce leaves instead of rolls....I am actually drooling now, lol
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    omg...am completely confused now..

    Jim always used cups to measure his veg & you can see it worked for him. I sometimes do or weigh it & work out the carbs :D Claire is so right about a BBQ....I could eat that now, lol
  99. Cinta

    A bit disappointed with myself and starting AGAIN...for the third time...

    Welcome back Thinner & good luck. Stay with the forum for support, you already know it helps. Just remember you're not alone in this :D
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    Day 1 - snacks ?????

    SF jellly & Tesco double cream. I know it can be a pain at first, but I can't say enough...check the labels in the beginning. Carbs can vary so much! I love flat mushrooms with pesto & Blue cheese. Drizzled with oil & baked. When I started to look at jars of pesto I couldn't believe the...
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    omg...am completely confused now..

    I have to admit it took my hours to read every label when I first started LC & I found Hellmans full fat mayo has the lowest carbs. It's scary how some sneak the sugar in :( My DH loves Hellmans garlic mayo with shrimps, hard boiled egg & chilli powder in for work. Not many people bother him in...
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    omg...am completely confused now..

    Hi Camo. Ditto to the answers above. I don't weigh everything unless I'm stalling. Don't forget to cook in fat (I know it seems wrong at first). I get my coconoil from Amazon. They have a good deal on 3 large tubs for £19.99. It sounds expensive, but lasts ages. I also add buuter to a lot of...
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    New drinking warning!! (completely not diet related, just to bring a smile) :)

    I had to share that to FB. Brilliant! :D
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    Breakfast this morning

    You can have the toast Jim, I'll have the rest :D We had Herta's frankfurters, we tried the chicken ones for a change. I often do cheesy scrambled eggs with them....yum!
  105. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Thanks Jim :D
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    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Hi all...I'm still here, but was stuck at the same weight for weeks. I know it wasn't the food, I can't veer off the plan because my IBS comes back with a vengeance. Anyway I stopped the cheeky wines & bud lights...oops! This week I have lost 3lbs & feel fab! I don't think the sugar in the drink...
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    Is quorn mince ok?

    Don't look at the fibre in the UK, just the carbs. I can't remember exactly, but I think it's too high. What about chicken or lamb mince, both 0g carbs. Good luck :D
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    Deminished appetite?

    Oh that is so like me. I can start eating a meal & just have to stop, I couldn't get another mouthful in. My DH gets worried, but I just can't force it. I'm in hungry mode this week, lol. Hope your tummy gets better Nikki.
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    ClaireCat: trials and tribulations

    I was thinking the same Bren....my tattoos are tiny & really hurts, but it was 20 years ago! Brave girl Claire :) 1lb down this week, so I'm happy with that :D
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    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Oh dear....sorry, I don't know what to say now :( I hope you find the answer. Perhaps it's just slowed down a bit because you have lost quite a lot already. I know mine has. I remember Jim saying he slowed down to 1 to 2lb a week quite quickly & he had half his body weight to lose. Perhaps some...
  111. Cinta

    A few questions...Help please!!

    It sounds like the dreaded Atkins flu hun. It will pass. I never gave up my caffeine, but I've only ever drank black coffee. It is Nescafe espresso though :O
  112. Cinta

    Think I'm finally in Ketosis!!

    Yes, I know. It's when your body is burning fat not carbs, but the water is really supposed to help get rid of excess fluid :D
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    Salad dressing help please

    Cardini's ceasar dressing, Paul Newman's Italian dressing. Or make your own a la Nigel Slater. 2 or 3 egg yokes, whisked. slowly add groundnut oil until its as thick or runny add you like. Season (it's nice with some garlic powder in it too) & add freshly chopped mince. Lush! & very quick. I use...
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    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Ransch did you see me post in 'I'm not going to eat today'. Some of those fruits in your fridge are very high in carbs hun. It might be something to look at. Good luck x
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    Think I'm finally in Ketosis!!

    Good news, but keep up the water it will really help with the weight loss. Although you will be peeing non stop, lol
  116. Cinta

    Hello

    Hi & welcome back Kerry! :D Good luck to you & any other newbies over from the Dark Side, lol
  117. Cinta

    Today I WILL NOT eat...

    Be careful with the fruit Ransch....peaches, cherries & especially watermelon are all high in carbs :eek: I would check what their carb values are before you dive in :D
  118. Cinta

    On this day last year ...

    Well done. That's amazing :D:D
  119. Cinta

    Atkins healthy or not

    Mine stayed the same, it was ok anyway, but the good ones shot up :D Same for Steve & his fasting blood sugar, which was almost diabetic halved. All good news here :D
  120. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    2lbs on for me this week :( I didn't overdose on the peroni at the weekend & earlier in the week so all self inflicted. Ggrrrrrrr........
  121. Cinta

    The news is making me mad!

    That is so so true :D
  122. Cinta

    Thinking of switching to Atkins? Is it suitable for me?

    Hi & welcome. You may find at the start that amount of exercise will feel like very hard work. I struggled just going for my usual walk, it soon goes & you will find that you will have a lot more energy with less carbs & more protein. Good luck :D
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    Ads that annoy you

    I just got my samples this morning! :D
  124. Cinta

    The news is making me mad!

    It's all about the money the grain producers make & the bonus's doctors get from prescribing all the drugs we've ended up on from eating all this crap! I only started LC when I was due to have an op for IBS damage & the surgeon told me after 30 years of eating 'healthy' foods they were what was...
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    The news is making me mad!

    That's wonderful Leanne :D Three of our parents died from type 2 related problems & watching me mum go blind & die of chronic kidney failure will be with me forever. PS....she weighed about 6 stone so it wasn't weight related x
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    Atkins - weigh in group

    Hi & welcome. As Starlight says just go on the weigh in sticky at the top. You'll find us a friendly bunch here. Good luck :D
  127. Cinta

    The news is making me mad!

    Sky news is harping on about a miracle diet that cures type 2 diabetes. Well we all know it's this diet. Steve's 'almost' diabetic fasting blood sugar was halved by it. They are saying a strict low calorie diet is the cure......yes it's low calorie, 600 cals. It is.... 3 diet shakes (read high...
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    Ads that annoy you

    I hate the go compare ads, but LOVE the meerkat ones. I could watch the lastest one on a loop, lol :D
  129. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Good luck Claire x
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    things that motivate us on our journey :D

    I've keep a pair of trousers I had bought for my mum's funeral :( because I was too fat for any others. It was January 8th 2010. I put them on yesterday & they fell off. It really felt as if I had lost nearly 3 stone :) I will get a photo of me in them :D
  131. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Well done Astraea! Achieving goals feels so good doesn't it! :D
  132. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Well done on all your losses. 1lb off for me this week, but even more importantly.........a healthy BMI :D:D
  133. Cinta

    confession time

    Just work out what you want....there is always a good choice to pick :D
  134. Cinta

    confession time

    Just get back on it tomorrow mate :D
  135. Cinta

    advice and help needed from you experts

    Read the stickies at the top of the page, especially 'so your thinking of starting Atkins'. Explains it all. Good luck & keep posting :D
  136. Cinta

    Ketostix

    Oh Ilove cake...don't slink off anywhere. We love everyone on this forum :D PS I am totally obsessed with ketostix, but to be honest, I am with most things! You can tell if you are in ketosis if your wee stinks :(
  137. Cinta

    I've spent 7 months fooling around, and I'm doing it this time!

    Just remember the tiredness will go hun :D
  138. Cinta

    Diary of a Cheese Free Oopsie!

    I was going to make these last night, then realised I didn't have any bicarb of soda...ggrrrrrrrrrrrr. I made cheddar & parmesan crisps instead. Lush still warm with butter & marmite on :D
  139. Cinta

    14 week boot camp begins now!!

    Hey, great to see you back on her Jools babe. Glad your going for the final plunge :D Go for it cokes & James. The rest of your life starts now :D:D
  140. Cinta

    Diary of a Cheese Free Oopsie!

    I think I will try these Claire. Thanks :D
  141. Cinta

    Dreamfields Pasta a scam

    Thanks Linz. It makes me so bloated & in pain I will forget it :)
  142. Cinta

    not any more, sorry

    Hope all goes well today Bren xxx
  143. Cinta

    Headache on induction ?

    No I'm fine Susie...I think it just took a while for me to get into ketosis. It's easing off tonight, but I can't stop peeing, lol
  144. Cinta

    Wee

    & it's frothy, lol
  145. Cinta

    why am I so different and putting weight on

    I don't what to say Sue. Maybe you need to watch your calories too. Perhaps you should put what you eat & drink on here. Someone may be able to help. Are you sure you are drinking enough water? Are you bunged up? Stay strong x
  146. Cinta

    I am still around!lol

    I hope you're feeling better soon fuffs x
  147. Cinta

    Finally back in ketosis!

    Well done Sue. I am peeing smelly wee & have a cracking headache & peeing pink so all good :D
  148. Cinta

    The 4 minute cheese crisp...

    In one word.....lush :D
  149. Cinta

    So, what have I missed? Whats been happening with you lully`s? x x x

    I think 50 is looking good :D
  150. Cinta

    Stallers

    It's all the sucrose :( Sugar is sugar is sugar, it doesn't matter if it's fruit or carbs or just sugar. Your body treats it al the same :(
  151. Cinta

    Cheating is just not worth it!

    Oh Lordy...I just liked every comment on this thread, lol
  152. Cinta

    Final Attempt!

    Hi & welcome back Triv :D I had blood tests for all those things, hoping something was wrong. It wasn't. One year ago today I had an op for an anal fistula due to IBS damage. My my surgeon told me to stop eating 'healthy' food & withing days following this WOE it stopped!!!! You may be...
  153. Cinta

    My Apologies

    Welcome home Jim...we need you, there's been too many questions, lol. Glad you had a lovely holiday & Olivia look beautiful :D
  154. Cinta

    Wee

    Oh, & the fecking headache :(
  155. Cinta

    Headache on induction ?

    I'm day 9 back on induction & my head is thumping. I'm drinking lashings of water though
  156. Cinta

    Wee

    I'm glad to be in ketosis, but AI'd forgotten how much your urine smells :eek:
  157. Cinta

    So, what have I missed? Whats been happening with you lully`s? x x x

    S**T Woofy...I'm 50 in January :O You are so young!!
  158. Cinta

    Malta, Holiday pics

    Lovely pictures Jim. Nice to have you back :D
  159. Cinta

    Stallers

    Apples are on average 20g carbs each :O
  160. Cinta

    I think I have messed up

    Forget the calories, just count the carbs :D
  161. Cinta

    I've spent 7 months fooling around, and I'm doing it this time!

    I'm OK, but only because of severe IBS & other food problems. I would say enjoy & get right back on the plan after. PS....lose as much as you can before! xx
  162. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    I've never used it, but it helps a lot of peeps :D
  163. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Count every carb Claire. Write it down. Plenty of water & fat. Good luck hun, you can do it x
  164. Cinta

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    I'm so sorry Linz, I keep forgetting to look at the diaries. Glad you are still doing so well :D xx
  165. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    I love cooking in coconut oil & butter now. After 14 months I truly trust this WOE :D 1lb off for me this week. That's 3lbs in 10 days so I'm over the moon with that. I can't expect a big loss this far down the line.:D
  166. Cinta

    So hungry last 2 days!!

    Atkins bars aren't good....make you crave & cause volcanos in your tummy :(
  167. Cinta

    Onions

    Well done on the 3lb weight loss Dreamer...onions are high 9.9g carbs per 100g weight, which is a little onion, but scallions/spring onions are only 2.8g so I now cook with those instead. Hope this helps & good luck :D
  168. Cinta

    Bad weekend...

    Hi girls...spirits have no carbs, so mix them with diet mixers (coke zero has no citric)....but.....I get totally bolloxed on a few drinks when in ketosis so take care :D
  169. Cinta

    back again

    Welcome back Skinny! You aren't alone hun. Don't just stick to eggs, although they are lush (I scramble them with cheese:D) Think MEAT cooked in coconut oil or butter & green leafy veg cooked in butter & cheese (if it doesn't stall you) etc etc....read the recipe thread & good luck :D
  170. Cinta

    Hi Atkins forum!

    Welcome Honeybee & good luck. Don't forget to read the stickies at the top of the page :D
  171. Cinta

    midweek check in anyone?

    My new weigh in is tomorrow. I was pink on the stick today so fingers crossed. Good luck everyone. Re peanuts...I put them in a small ramekin dish =5g of carbs :D That's KP nuts :D
  172. Cinta

    The 4 minute cheese crisp...

    I made my first last night. 6 little piles of grated cheese on one of those blue baking sheets. They took about 15mins on 200c in a fan oven. Steve tried them this morning & said they were FAB! BTW, I sprinkled salt & pepper on them before they cooled :D
  173. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    You have both had a loss....so well done & good luck for this week :D
  174. Cinta

    I've spent 7 months fooling around, and I'm doing it this time!

    Sorry Sera, I've only just seen your post. We LOVE TAs. Wev'e done a few on QM2 & QV & were on QE's first one in January :D Are you going on Mary?
  175. Cinta

    oopie rolls? yes please

    It most certainly is Molly....get looking at the recipes & just give them a try. Good luck :D
  176. Cinta

    mims?

    I only have one every so often. I find too many make me bloat, but I don't know if they actually affect my weight loss....so I'm no help, lol
  177. Cinta

    Embarrassing fat bodies

    We love watching it, but as you've all said....if you've never let your partner see you naked why oh why show it all on TV? We did feel for that man with the loose skin, hope they follow his story up in future weeks
  178. Cinta

    I am back

    As evreyone above has said, we all have holidays & put some back on. Get yourself in clean & green mode & the weight loss will follow. Good luck :D
  179. Cinta

    I've spent 7 months fooling around, and I'm doing it this time!

    Welcome back Sera! You know you will be able to do this & as you know, we are all here to help each other. Clean & green...the way to go! :D
  180. Cinta

    Dont tell me i cant have cheese!!!

    Ditto Claire's advice & good luck!
  181. Cinta

    Today is the day!

    Hi Samiamfa! Welcome & good luck. As everyones says we are a very friendly & supportive group :D Don't forget to read the stickies at the top of the page & drink LOTS of water, it will help :D
  182. Cinta

    What's your favourite Clean and Green Meal?

    I've just eaten some of this, made with double cream. Soured cream has more than twice the carbs! It was LUSH :D Thanks for the recipe drasim x
  183. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Good luck for this week Claire. I like peanuts & put them in a little dish so that I don't go mad! If it's the chinese it will soon come off :D
  184. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Well I reweighed this morning & I'm down 2lb....& that's just thinking about induction, lol. Let's get this party started!
  185. Cinta

    Flutter's Diary

    Welcome back Lesley & good luck :D
  186. Cinta

    New beginings

    Hello & welcome Hayley & all you other newbies :D You will get all of the support & help from this forum believe me. We are a very friendly bunch. I think the Mighty Jim is on holiday now, but just ask what you want to, one or more of us can always help. Good Luck :D
  187. Cinta

    Fearing the Fat !

    Please don't be scared of fat....I know how you feel as a previous calorie counter & a low fat fat person :( I was literally shaking when I first cooked with fat, butter or coconut oil, but I trust this WOE now. Take the plunge & watch the fat melt away :D Good luck
  188. Cinta

    Trial run... Please advise!

    Welcome.....& never weigh last thing at night! I sometimes do that to tease myself, lol I cooked with spring onions/ scallions now. They are about 1/3 the carbs of normal onions & are much stronger, so you don't need many. I've found the tinned tomatoes with the least carbs (12g per tin) are...
  189. Cinta

    Back to induction :D

    I'm fed up with 'maintaining' now. I am happy that I've practically stayed this weight for over 7 months, but I want to push now & get the last 11lbs or so off. I will start on Thursday because it suits Steve's shifts. He's off from this morning until then & it's the law that I will have to...
  190. Cinta

    Wee question re. fats...

    You only need to count the carbs, not fats. We all need fats :), but some people, even the Mighty Jim find cheese does stall them. I'm fine with it. See how your first weigh in goes & if you feel you should be doing better, cut out the cheese for a bit. Hope this helps :) PS....my appetite was...
  191. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Well done everyone. Jim you are an inspiration....before I came on here this morning I had decided to get back on induction from Thursday (Steve will be on a stint of 12hr days & I'll find it easier), then I see how well Jim has done on it! :) I'm still at posted weight, but I've been here...
  192. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Stick with it ransch....it will come off :D
  193. Cinta

    not any more, sorry

    I keep forgetting there are peeps diaries on here. Duh!! Hope you had a lovely birthday & holiday Bren :D x
  194. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    I forgot to post on Monday, lol Well got back from our Med cruise & just 2lbs on so I'm more than pleased with that :D Steve managed to put 6lbs on :O Then first shift back at work he had a roast pork bap! He hadn't touched any bread all cruise, lol.......then he ate 24 chocolates left on our...
  195. Cinta

    Dreamfields Pasta a scam

    Thanks for that Jim...it explains why it triggers my IBS when I've tried. I gave it up when it did that!
  196. Cinta

    Want to try atkins but so many versions, which one gives the fastest loss?

    read Jim's sticky at the top of the page. He explains it better than any book. Good luck :D
  197. Cinta

    Coconut oil

    I buy coconoil from Amazon & I use it for all my cooking. It dosen't taste of anything. I can't eat it out of the tub though, it's like candle wax, lol
  198. Cinta

    Hello :) Newbie here

    Hi & welcome Lab Rat. I've given up on LCM, the Frankenfoods trigger my IBS & make me gain for a day or two. Jim is ALWAYS right...keep it clean & green if you can. Good luck :D
  199. Cinta

    I would like to thank Atkins for...

    I would like to thank Atkins for.... getting my IBS under control for the first time in 35 years Giving me my mojo back Losing & keeping off 35lbs.... & getting to know you lot...MWAH! :D
  200. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Well done :)
  201. Cinta

    oi oi all. i be joining you all *again* tomorrow

    Sorry Mustdoit, that was last November, lol. I just haven't taken it of! We go on a Med cruise 4 weeks today so I really need to get my a*se into gear ;)
  202. Cinta

    oi oi all. i be joining you all *again* tomorrow

    Welcome back FAF! :D
  203. Cinta

    Water is all the same...

    I just refill bottles with tap water & keep them in the fridge. I always have 2 big bottles on the go...love it. I have since I was a kid :D
  204. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Still sore Jim, thanks for asking. The extra weight has gone though :D I obviously can't do the wheat & gluten as well as carbs :P Steve was bad too. I think he has gone without them for so long, that's why he had a reaction. I've tried the 'free from' pasta, but the carbs in it still trigger my...
  205. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    I'm still huge in the belly & noisy!!!! lol
  206. Cinta

    well another loss butt

    Don't worry, I did the same last night. I had some LC pasta, but the wheat & gluten blew me up & triggered my IBS :( I feel huge today.
  207. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Well, I was up 3lbs this morning & looked pregnant :( I'm not changing my stats though because I know what it was. Stupidly I had some LC pasta light night. The LC part was ok, but the wheat & gluten was bbaaaaad! Horribly reaction, all blown up & my IBS being evil. I've kept that at bay for a...
  208. Cinta

    I smell :o(~ But I think I know how to help it!

    Sorry about Mr Lush Woofy :( The others are right...ketosis :D:D:D xx
  209. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Well done all you losers....now give me that fairy! I have a Union Jack dress that has to look great for The Wedding! I've gone all Bridezilla :D
  210. Cinta

    Woofy`s trip~ 1 stone gone!!!

    Well done :D
  211. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Well done Woofy :D
  212. Cinta

    Think i'm doing a Vanda !!

    Come on, you can do it! :D
  213. Cinta

    Im baaaack! With Ooopsie roll recipe (lifesaver!)

    I made a roll with two of them Susan. It was chicken, cucumber & mayo. It was nice, but the eggyness of it towards the end felt weird. I might try one tomorrow as a pizza base :)
  214. Cinta

    cant stop weighing

    I weigh most days, but have learnt not to let it upset me anymore if it isn't going down. It's a habit I've had for 35 years so I don't think it will go, lol. I think smallerme's idea is a good one :D
  215. Cinta

    Im baaaack! With Ooopsie roll recipe (lifesaver!)

    They are in the oven. I forgot to get the cream of tartar though, lol
  216. Cinta

    Low carb soups?

    lol, all the different names for them. I always cook with scallions now. They have 2.8g of carbs for 100g, compared with onions which is 9.9g. Big diference! :O
  217. Cinta

    Started Fri, 5 days, and 6lbs off!!

    Well done Lara, that's a great start. I lost 9lbs in my first week & nearly passed out! I had always counted calories & had to go as low a 800 just to start losing before. Keep up the good work :D
  218. Cinta

    Im baaaack! With Ooopsie roll recipe (lifesaver!)

    Thanks for the bump up. I will make some tonight :D
  219. Cinta

    Woofy`s trip~ 1 stone gone!!!

    Good luck for tomorrow Woofy. Lovely here too :D
  220. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Blimey Bren! Well done. STS AGAIN! :P
  221. Cinta

    Woofy`s trip~ 1 stone gone!!!

    How's it going Woofy? My headache went :D We just had a lush Joseph's pitta each full of bacon & melted cheese. Nom nom nom!
  222. Cinta

    How long till I get to Ketosis

    It just took me a day this time....have got a thumping headache & ache like bugger. I get a metal/cheddar like taste, weird, I know. Hope you get the symptoms soon. Good luck :D
  223. Cinta

    Newbie .. but Oldie really!

    Welcome back! My DH was insulin resistant. He has a fasting blood sugar of 6.9 & both his parents died of complications from type 2 diabetes. After 6 months of LC it dropped to 3.8. Result!! Good luck :D
  224. Cinta

    Hiya! ....and le sigh.

    It looks ok, but I wouldn't really know as I've never tried one, lol
  225. Cinta

    Woofy`s trip~ 1 stone gone!!!

    That was quick!.....I have the mother of all ketosis headaches :( I should be pleased!
  226. Cinta

    Pork Scratchings

    I used to eat so many that I haven't been able to face them for 6 months, lol. I think I could try them again now
  227. Cinta

    Woofy`s trip~ 1 stone gone!!!

    I'm going to be 'liking' everything with that bliddy button! LOL You looking lovely in your latest photo Linzi :D &, well done Vicky, I hope I get a good loss, I think I will weigh myself on a Wednesday now to give myself a whole week on induction. Mind you if it looks good on Monday I might...
  228. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Thanks Jim. I've still been coming in to get recipes. I'm still on plan, but not losing, lol. Well at least I know how to maintain. I've stayed the same weight since Feb 14th :D
  229. Cinta

    Woofy`s trip~ 1 stone gone!!!

    Well done hun. You got over here fast! :D x
  230. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Wow! I just caught up with the last few pages. Some fab losses everyone. Well done.....now give that fairy to me, lol x
  231. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Hello all, I haven't been on here for a while. Still at my posted weight, but I'm now back on induction to get rid of the last bit. PS It's one year today since I found you :D Thanks everyone for your help x
  232. Cinta

    did you and do you take vitamins?

    Nope. If you having a good balanced diet why would you need them? Don't believe the hype :)
  233. Cinta

    Another Question :)

    I would have thought they are ok :D
  234. Cinta

    Brum's-diddly-done!! Has anyone seen some lost livers?

    Lovely photo! So sad I couldn't be there :( xx
  235. Cinta

    Brum's-diddly-done!! Has anyone seen some lost livers?

    I wondered how your heads were this morning, lol. Have fun & someone give Bren a big hug from me xx
  236. Cinta

    noise in my ears?

    Is it your pulse? I can hear mine sometimes like a woosh. Don't forget to drink lots of water, it will help with the headache. Good luck :D
  237. Cinta

    Nobody's posting....

    I was here. DH finished work at 8pm so we had a lovely evening with LC food & bubbly :D
  238. Cinta

    Low carb megastore

    I just get them to email me when it's in. When I want to order I do check the site everyday. The things I wanted were back in stock after two days :)
  239. Cinta

    Big birthday treat.

    When we go on a cruise I always pick the least carby choice. I can leave the potatoes. I have had a big juicy steak with a side salad (even had cheese grated on it & a lovely dressing). I always have the cheese board, but ask for no crackers, just walnuts & celery. Mustdoit's idea is a good one...
  240. Cinta

    Marmite flavoured atkins options

    I get the sliced bread from LCM. The slices are tiny (think WW bread), but only 1.9g per slice. Buttered toast with lots of marmite :D:D TBH, I like just sticking a spoon in the marmite & licking it of & mixed in M&S full fat cottage cheese. Lush!
  241. Cinta

    absolutely had enough

    Best of luck Racheal...hope you find something that suits you xx
  242. Cinta

    Wow

    Well done!!! Great loss....onwards & downwards :D
  243. Cinta

    What did u lose week1?

    I lost 9lbs & 3lbs on week two.
  244. Cinta

    Kebab Meat...make it yourself!! OMG

    The doner kebabs were LUSH!!!!! I've got my sister cooking it right now & she lives on carbs! Cheers Missy xx
  245. Cinta

    Kebab Meat...make it yourself!! OMG

    Sorry I didn't get back to you FJ. The pittas are Josephs. Mama Lupes wraps are lush! I heat one through, put grated cheese on it & put another wrape on top & pop under the grill. Cut into quarters & don't burn your mouth on the cheese! ;) Doner kebabs for dinner tonight :D:D Will let you know...
  246. Cinta

    Eating fat on Atkins

    It's all true...fat is good for weight loss :) pd, when you say sugar do you mean carbs? Your not meant to be eating sugar. Ketostix can be bought from any pharmacy counter. They cost just over £5.
  247. Cinta

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Sorry to hear that Bren :( Well done to you other losers ;)
  248. Cinta

    Kebab Meat...make it yourself!! OMG

    They're at the top of the page Willybobo. It's a sticky :D
  249. Cinta

    Atkins Endulge Bars

    Hahaha...very lucky there Jules! ;)
  250. Cinta

    Please help, I just want to hide in bed!

    Well done Annie & good luck :D
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