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Thanks for the update Jellymichelly. Hope you are doing well and good luck with ww.

Good luck Dolly Girl! Would love to hear how you get on. I am probably having my first session this Saturday, just waiting for the practitioner to come back to me to confirm a time! Really looking forward to it.

Hi, was just wondering how everyone was getting on since the last post in November? Thinking of having this done and would love to hear how everyone got on over Christmas. Thanks.

Hi, just wondering how everyone is getting on with this as I am thinking of having it in the next couple of weeks. I gave up smoking before by attending the Allen Carr Stop Smoking program and think this might work for me as I am very "easily led".... It is a lot of money but it would be very...

Remember me?? Hi everyone! Back to join you on the GL way of life! First of all Irish Molly and Jan, you really are an inspiration to everyone. Well done on how well you are doing!:clap::clap: Ok, so SW did not work out for me - the reason - truthfully I didn't give it a chance. Tried it...

Hi, just wondering if anyone is using Alli and how they are getting on with it? I have heard very mixed reports so would love is someone was able to give me some personal opinions. Thanks and good luck. __________________

Hi, just wondering if anyone is using Alli and how they are getting on with it? I have heard very mixed reports so would love is someone was able to give me some personal opinions. Thanks and good luck.

Cadbury Pink Snack - 3 fingers - 3syns per finger but who can stop at 1 finger!! 9 in total......

Tesco have the following bargains today! Vitalinea 0% yoghurts 8 pack 1/2 price Muller Light - 4 for €2.80 All of above 0 syns on EE.

So how much would a tin of coconut milk / light coconut milk be?

sueschoices - aiming for 8lbs off jigglymum - 10lb (0lb - 10lb to go) Lou* - 8lbs off for me please Britt - 8lbs off :-) lindseyjac curlygirly sweet pink - 14lb (1lb - 13lb to go) Chicaloca -8lbs (5.5lbs - 2.5 to go) Valzar - 6lbs Mags 10lb please.. Als71 - 14lb (0 lb - 14lb to go)...

Hi, I know there are a few people out there that are from Ireland and I thought it might be useful to have a thread which shows bargains, syn values etc of foods that we get in Ireland but not necessarily in the UK. Here's my input!! Treble Crunch crisps - 5syns EE(not sure if you can get...

sueschoices - aiming for 8lbs off jigglymum - 10lb (0lb - 10lb to go) Lou* - 8lbs off for me please Britt - 8lbs off :-) lindseyjac curlygirly sweet pink - 14lb (0lb - 14lb to go) Chicaloca -8lbs (0lbs - 8 to go) Valzar - 6lbs Mags 10lb please.. Als71 - 14lb (0 lb - 14lb to go)...

10st10lbs - 6lbs to lose soccermom - 8lbs to lose esellek - 7lbs to lose Hathor - 6lbs to lose Why_d 14lbs to lose donnajt - 7lbs to lose Hate2sayitoldu - 8lbs debtdummy - 6 lbs shell_y - 6lb to lose 86alpzzyj - 8lbs to lose beegee - 6lb to lose prettypink - 7lb to lose

prettypink - 7lb to lose:) Sorry, did this wrong and don't know how to delete posts....

Well as you can see from my absence on here and also my updated tracker I have fallen off the wagon. I'm not sure exactly why except that I am not in a very happy place at the moment, with a lot of things going on and I know I am not giving it what I should. Also, not having to weigh in to...

So much for staying positive Molly, I got on the scales this morning to see how I was doing and I was up 4lb!!!:eek::eek: How is it possible to go up 4lb in 4 days?? I just don't understand it, I know I was bad with food choices and I had a couple of drinks on Saturday night but I have never...

Thank you Molly, that's what I love about this forum, all the support you get! Today has been a mixed day for me good and bad. Still under a load of stress but have done better than I normally would, still not as good as I should. B: porridge with coconut and agave syrup L: chicken salad...

Well done Molly, you are doing fantastic! I need to take a leaf or two out of your book!!

Wow, what loss! Well done, that is fantastic. I'm going to rob some of your menus!!

Thank you Skerry. It's one of those times when everything seems to be happening at once and unfortunately I deal with stress by eating all the wrong things but I am back on the road to success. Today went well. B: porridge with coconut and agave syrup L: chicken salad D: chicken, soba...

Hi, Sorry I haven't been on here for a while. Life has been a bit hectic and I went off the rails! There's no point in me trying to make excuses why I didn't follow the plan as I always had a choice but decided to take the "bad" route and boy do I feel worse for it, never mind that I have put on...

I looked at those supplements at the Rude Health Show at the weekend but the girl told me they were €38 for a months supply so I decided I'd stick with what I have and add the chlorela and spirulina. Had a good day foodwise today but slipped on the water and don't feel like exercising. An...

I was looking forward to hearing him too but wasn't lucky enough to get tickets! They were all gone by 11.15 and the doors only opened at 11!! It was a good show and definitely got some tips from it.

Rozanne Stevens Mixed Bean Soup 1 red onion finely diced 2 cloves of garlice finely diced 1 or 2 chillies deseeded and finely diced 1 teaspoon of cumin and coriander 1 tin of tomatoes 1 tin of kidney beans 1 tin of cannelini beans 1 tin of sweetcorn 1 tin of tomatoes 1 litre of stock To...

Rozanne Stevens Baked Peaches A lovely dessert that can be served warm or cold with ice cream or yoghurt. Allow 1 peach per person. Preheat oven to 200c. Peaches Stem ginger in syrup Gluten free biscuits Elderflower cordial Halve and de-stone a peach, then cut side up in a dish...

Rozanne Stevens Recipes I was at the Rude Health Show in Dublin over the weekend and Rozanne Stevens was demonstrating some low calorie, low GL, low fat recipes. I thought I'd share them with you here. Preheat oven to 200c Salmon (in a parcel - she had some fancy name for it but for the...

Welcome back! We missed you on here. Glad you had a nice break and well done on your loss, that is a fantastic achievement!!:D

Keep with it Skerry! We can get there!!

Thank you IM! I weighed in this week and had STS, which was lucky for me considering the way my week had gone....I was much better this weekend and have my food planned for this week so hopefully I will not stray! You are right, of course, I need to get away from the sweet cravings and have a...

Thanks Maynie. The tin was Black Beans in Salted Sauce not salted water as I had previously put. Anyway I opened them yesterday to add them to a Mexican Bean Soup but they smelt just like the Black Bean Sauce you get in the chinese which I don't like so that was the end of them!!

Completely fell off the wagon..... Well so much for me going to be good I just threw it all out the window yesterday..... I am so easily led and as you can see my old habits come back and get me very easily!! Yesterday started with great intentions... B: omelette and bacon L: tuna salad D...

I’ve lost count at this stage how many days I’ve been GL’ing! But I can safely say yesterday was my worst day so far food wise. I started off pretty good but by the end of the day had consumed around 1000 calories too much!! I know we are not focused on calories and so long as we are eating low...

Ok, out to lunch again today and went for what I figured was a pretty healthy lunch. Roast Pepper soup with a toasted wholemeal sandwich of chicken, onion and tomato (no butter or mayo). That was 3 hours ago and now I could sleep....is it something I ate, the weather or just general tiredness I...

I know the feeling Skerry. The only way I will go for a walk is make a committment to meet a friend directly after work before I have my dinner. Otherwise I get too lazy and can't be bothered. The rain must have moved over from Ireland to you! We had some last night but none this...

Tuesday Another good day, and thankfully the weather has improved although we still have lots of floods on the roads and in the fields. Managed to get out for a walk today. B: granola, apple and yoghurt L: quinoa with chicken D: chicken curry with quinoa (if I'm not careful I'll turn into a...

Monday The day went pretty well for me although I was feeling very tired, not sure if that was from the night before but it shouldn't be as I was in bed early. B: granola, apple and yoghurt L: bacon and eggs D: spaghetti bolognaise (very small portion spaghetti and lots of brocolli) S: dark...

Another day........ Thanks for the encouragement Skerry. I agree with you that this is a long term plan and therefore we have to be realistic. There is no point in avoiding everything I like in order to lose the weight and then give up because I can't have something or lose the weight and then...

I'm with you on the first two! I don't have children but I totally understand what you mean about transferring habits and children pick up so easily on what we say, so here's to saying about a healthy GL lifestyle, fantastic food and not a diet in sight!!

Sorry you weren't feeling well. it must be the time for sinusitus to play up, I was suffering a bit last week too and my poor Mum is really bad with it....Well done on your loss, that was good going especially with you feeling under the weather!

Why do confessions always come on a Sunday or Monday?? Ok, I could write down here what I want you to know or I can write the truth about how much and what I have ate and drank. I've decided that I am going to write the truth all the time because the only person I am kidding otherwise is...

Well done IM, that is dedication to the last! Enjoy your break.

Not such a good day today I started off very positive (as I always do) but then I went out for lunch with my boss and had chicken tikka with white basmati rice. I did try to not eat too much of the rice but it was not the best I could have made. Then this evening I didn't feel like dinner but...

You are doing fantastic! I know what you mean about the biccies and not being able to stop. I have avoided anything other than dark chocolate and oat biscuits for the last couple of weeks as I know I couldn't stop if I started! In work on a Friday one of my co-workers always brings us a...

Thanks Molly for posting your replies, I'm sitting here at my desk with a big smile on my face having read them :). Looking forward to being able to write the same things sometime in the future!

Thanks IM, I will have to try the lentil curry next. I love having variety in my diet! Had a good nights rest but still not feeling great, had a pounding headache last night that is still there this morning. Seems it's my sinuses playing up which also makes me tired! Ah well at least it's...

Thanks IM, I'll have a look at that website! Also a good idea to substitute them instead of meat.

End of another successful GL day! Feeling tired this evening, not sure if it is anything to do with food, weather, busy day in work etc but it's the first time this week I've felt tired. Going to have an early night. Had my chilli which was fab (and I have another 3 portions in the freezer)...

Well done Skerry! Hopefully the bloating will go down. I know what you mean about the chocolate. I have some 70% in the fridge just in case, at least that way I can limit the damage and have something "not too bad" if I really want something. Keep in touch and good luck.

Hi, just wondering how the other newbies are getting on out there? I know there are a few of us started around the same time and I would love to hear how it is going for everyone.

I thought it might be a good idea to write what we are looking forward to when we lose a bit of weight! Not necessarily the whole lot but can be if we want. Here's my list (for now). Looking in the mirror and seeing 1 chin instead of 2. Being able to close my trousers without a huge...

It is Molly when there is somebody like you to keep us going! Thanks for all the support. When are you off on your hols?

oops, just ate a load of the chilli con carne I had made for tomorrow's dinner! I shouldn't taste these things the day before, but it is lovely and I'll be looking forward to it for dinner tomorrow!!

Anyone got any ideas what to do with 2 tins of Black Beans in Salted Water? No idea what I even bought them for.....

You're right IM, at the moment I am feeling very positive and totally focused. The trouble with me is I start off full of enthusiasm but after a couple of weeks I start to waiver so I really need to get it in my head that this is a way of life for me, and as part of that I need to be able to do...

Yes Molly, what is that we feel the need to "treat" ourselves when we can eat so well following a GL plan. I remember someone telling me to be follow the 80/20 rule and be good 80% of the time and not so good the other 20% and you could still lose weight. Unfortunately I have a tendency to turn...

Thanks Skerry, I don't eat cheese but I'm sure these would work without it - I will try them! I also love nut butter on toast although one slice never seems enough! That's just because I am used to being greedy and having 2!! I can't acquire the taste for Rye bread, and it's not for the want...

Thought I'd give you an update on how I'm getting on with the Myfitness site. It's brilliant. I try to put in the night before what my plan is the next day and then this guides me as to whether I am making healthy choices or not and I might tweak my menu. I am so surprised by some of the things...

Tried one yesterday before my dinner - definitely helped! Prevented me from pulling in to the shop on the way home too for "that little something" I always seem to want! Going to try it again this evening before dinner. Thanks!!

Hi Skerry, hope you have recovered from your cold and are feeling better. It's tough when you are not feeling well to make good food choices but it looks like you did alright!! Congrats on your loss, that is fantastic! Keep up the good work and hope to see you posting regularly on here. I find...

Hmmm, Damson gin and vodka - sounds delicious!! Hope you enjoy your break in the Country and get the weather! I always think you couldn't be in a nicer place than Ireland when the sun is shining, but we rarely see that! We'll miss you posting on here for the few days! Have fun.

Anyone else suffer indigestion/heartburn from porridge? I even tried presoaking it last night to see if this helped but a touch of indigestion this morning..... Any other ideas for breakfast? I tend to have either bacon and eggs, omelette or granola? Was trying porridge for a change but have...

We all have little slip ups! You're only human and you have done so well so far!!

Hi Mum of One, how are you getting on? hope it is going well for you.

Thanks IM, I will definitely try to have an alcohol free night in the pub!! You know Irish culture, we love to catch up over a drink!!

Monday's Diary So I've officially been following GL for a week. I have decided to weigh in on a Saturday to help to motivate me over the weekend, so really my first weigh in this week was not a full week. I suffered some withdrawal/detox side effects for the first few days but after day 4 I...

Sunday's Menu To try to make up for my over indulgence yesterday I cut back on the food today..... B: 2 egg omelette with bacon S: apricot and almond biscuit L: chicken breast with small amount green veg S: none D: 50g rice with 1 slice ham W: 2 litres (can’t seem to get any further than...

Thanks IM for posting the recipe. I will try to get the wholemeal spelt flour in my local Health food shop today and try it. It would be ideal to have with some soup for lunch.

Spelt Bread Hi IM, just wondering on your post on 5 June you have Spelt Bread in your menu for the day. Was this homemade or shop bought? Thanks

1 week over So I got through my first week and weighed in yesterday and was delighted to be down by 4lb!! What a result. Ok, I felt a bit rough for the first few days but after that I have had a lot more energy and feeling much better. Friday's menu B: 2 egg omelette with bacon S: oatcakes...

I got some of these in Tesco yesterday so looking forward to trying them this week. Hopefully they will help me cut back on the big portions I tend to have for dinner!

Congratulations!! Well done IM, I am so pleased for you. You are such an inspiration to the rest of us on here and a great support. You should be very proud of yourself!!

I thought it would be a good idea to share some recipes on here that people enjoyed. Here's 2 of my favourite recipes, both taken from Patrick Holford's Low GL Diet Cookbook. Low GL Granola Serves 2 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil 1 tbsp xylitol 50g whole oat flakes 1 tbsp flaked almonds 1...

Thanks IM, I'll do that this weekend. Enjoy your weekend. Hope this Irish weather picks up again!

IM I'd love to hear that but unfortunately not allowed a radio in work!!

Thanks for the tips IM, I will definitely try next week to vary it a bit more. My poor hubby is going to suffer too - he has a sweet tooth but no weight problem, but the only way I can avoid things is if they are not in the house. I've checked out the fitness plan site and inputted today's...

Great site Irish Molly, I'll definitely start using that! Might help to keep me on track. Thanks!!

Ever wondered how many calories a certain activity burns?? Found this website called healthstatus.com that has a calculator built in to let you calculate calories burned based on your weight. Very good tool (all I have to do now is do the exercise - LOL);)

Don't beat yourself up about it, we all slip up from time to time....Just jump back on and you will be fine.

Thanks Cyclebabe, going to try and get a few of these tomorrow to try out.

Hi Skerry, I'm not sure which one it is in but I will check tonight and post the recipe on here for you. It is very simple and I make it in a batch to do 4 days, then you can vary the fruit you have with it. I actually look forward to it in the mornings!

Feeling good today, it’s the first morning I have actually had energy getting up! Hopefully this will continue. And, my trousers feel a little looser than they previously did – Yippee:D!! Weighing in tomorrow so fingers crossed. Plan for today is: B: 2 egg omelette with spring onion and bacon...

Skerry I like your menu - lots of variety. I'm with IM on this one, I can't tolerate Rye Bready. For the last 4 mornings I have had Granola (Patrick Holfords recipe), which I have brought to work with me and ate at my desk. I love it and it is so easy. I've only been GL'ing for 5 days and...

Definitely going to try to get this the next time I am near a Boots. Do you know of anywhere else that stocks it? This could be just what I need for when I am travelling home in the car to prevent me snacking!!

Day 3 Why do I feel so crap?? I’ve been eating well, sleeping well, taking my vitamins, drinking lots of water and getting in some walking?? Just doesn’t make sense! I am so tired in the mornings it is a struggle to get out of bed and then I spend the next 2 hours yawning. When I get in to...

Good luck cyclebabe! It can be tough to plan. I like the sound of your Lentil stew!

Day 2 entry Slept really well last night apart from having to get up to go to the loo (side effect of all the water!) but really struggled to get up this morning.... hope the energy you get from GI/GL lifestyle hits me soon.... Pretty good day but as you can see from my entries I have a sweet...

Oh dear, it looks like I am not allowed to post links until I have some more posts done on here! Anyway great recipes can be found by searching for susan jane murray.

Well done! That is a great loss. Keep up the good work!!

I've decided to try to keep a diary on here to motivate myself and to keep track of how I do! I've dabbled in and out of the GL for the last few months. I have 3-4 stone to lose and really need some help! Ok, so today my diet consisted of: B: Low GL Granola, with apple and Natural Live...

Ooops - that would be helpful alright!! Here it is

Thanks, I'll definitely try that!

Hi, thought I might share this site with you. All recipes indicate if they are suitable for Low GI. Good luck everyone.

Hi Irish Molly, could you tell me how you cook your Quinoa(don't know if I spelt that right LOL) as when I cooked it I didn't like it at all, maybe I did something wrong.....Thanks

Thanks for clarifying Irish Molly and well done on your loss! Definitely an inspiration!

Hi, I know we should try to cut out Alcohol altogether when we are trying to lose weight but for special occasions. Can anyone advise on rare occasions when we are out, what people have been drinking and still losing or what they think is the best thing to drink. I've been thinking along...

Hi, can I just ask if corn tortilla's are really better than wheat as I remember being told by a dietician who had lost 4stone following Patrick Holford that the wheat ones were better in the GL context??