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Fridays food diary:: B: slice of high fibre wholemeal bread, fruit salad (peaches, pears and cherrys) L: left over portion of rice (chick,egg n veg fried) carrot and cucumber batons. Apple. D: chicken fajitas, made with onions and peppers, one wrap (ww high fibre one) and lots of salad...

Thanks for the tip Molly. Luckily on Wednesday's I don't get time to get hungry, work my full time job during the day and then go straight to my evening job and don't get home till bedtime! Thursdays food diary: B: slice of high fibre bread, fruit salad (peaches, pears and cherries) L: salad...

Hi guys Thought I'd start writing a food diary, on my second week and still getting to grips with it, so think writing things down will help me see what I'm eating. So here goes, for today: B: fat free yoghurt and some grapes L: 2 rye crackers, salad D: tin of healthy vegetable soup and slice...

Thanks molly :-) I now have the rick gallop book and have read it all and trying to plan my meals so i dont get tempted at the vendor machine :p i have come across nairns oatcakes, they say on them that they are low gi and these are good option to snack on other that fruit and veg! will...

Hi everyone, lots of inspiration here, well done all of u! Just looking to start a low gi diet, to lose weight, got a book but it's not that informative...so looking at getting a better one but in the meantime giving it a go by starting to make the right choices! My down fall is snacking...

sorry guys have tried search with no clear answer and my books a bit dated/american. But you all seem to be wise ones so are you allowed stock, stock cubes on induction?? if so which ones have you found lowest in carbs? looking for some to make low carb soup next week - my new lunch fav...

Sounds just like my mornings DK I having been getting up 10 mins earlier this week (lame I know but I love my sleep!) but I just get more distracted and have been late for work 4days this week! Starting next week I'm setting my clock 30 mins earlier, it just has to be done!! Wish I liked the...

Ow I'd like to know that too, never used mine and not much of a cook to experiment!

Hello and welcome! I'm a newbie too :) on my first week! It's great here :)

Welcome and good luck for your future losses! U have done really well so far...slow n steady still wins the race :)

Oops I'm a big mac/apple girl and attentive user, I'm a graphic designer so lucky for me it's a must in the job description ;) big love to the iPhone! I downloaded app, and it's ok altho a lot of the products are American and not much variety!

Nope no microwave sadly, it would b a life saver if we did! It's a large company so coffee shops n cafe, full of high carb snacks n meal :( I never realise how many cakes, sweets n biscuits are in arms reach in the office!!

Thanks everyone - yes the kitchen is always upside down after dinner! i also have a new skill of using EVERY pan :) I have found work a struggle so far...packed lunch other than salad!? and no where to heat up left overs - however have made some soup this eve (well veg mush :) ) and will be...

Hi guys, Just wondered if anyone has this/ downloaded this? If so what do u guys think? Or is there a better daily carb counter u have used online? Thinking a daily carb counter will help me as I can record carbs as I go and can't forget and re-eat carbs iv already used! :)

Wow, that's a great loss...so motivational to a newbie like me :) yes we all deserve treats as long as we keep on track the rest of the time, which is easy with all the tasty options we have on this diet! Keep up the good work n I look forward to joining u on the 'losing side' very soon :)

So I made my first MIM and altho it was not as bad as I thought I'm not sure I'm 100% yet, going to kept trying tho...it's fun to experiment :) I think my palate needs stronger flavours so going for a savoury garlic one next. Thanks again to all those posters for the recipes!

Cant wait to try a MIM :) just been and purchased all the ingredients...plus i have cocoa at home, may attempt one after dinner! Just one question (sorry if its been asked before!) how much splenda is 'a packet'? Thanks in advance

hello and good luck :)

oh cheesecake is my fav too :) its amazing - keep trying im sure there is a way to get a tasty low carb version to suit everyones taste! i dont liked the baked variety but adore the non bake one...i usually make with cream cheese (philly) double cream, sugar and fresh lemon juice and biscuit...

Thanks guys :) one day down...now need to start planning my meals for the week ahead, so many exciting recipes though i keep reading and not planning, oh well reading all your tips and success stories will sure keep me distracted from the cravings :)

Hello everyone, Just wanted to drop bye and say hi :) im a newbie and starting the atkins diet today...eek! I have done atkins quite a while ago and altho it worked really well i didnt manage to keep it up for long and fell off the band wagon! boo! but im determined to stay strong this time...