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sf jelly - yes squash - try and find an own brand one that uses sucralose instead of aspartame, aspartame can stall weight loss, i found one once in sainsburys mozzerella- ive always used it, i buy the sainsburys basics ready grated stuff, for some reson the cheapier the product the lower the...

morning all. today menu: scrambled egg on oopise toast L- probably just pick at cheese and ham D-thai green chicken curry with stirfried green veggies snacks- have an atkins choocy bar as a treat today can already fit into my old...

week one weigh in : -7lbs for me! very happy with that :)

hey, yeah theres a few on the recipes thread including two of mine, have a look x

teeney... there are so many yummy recipes u can have that are proper cooked meals. have a good look through the recipe thread, some of my favourites are cheeseburger pie, crustless quiche, meatloaf, burgers, chilli, "lasagne" without tomatoes and with sliced courgette for pasta, minted lamb...

i have it now pixie, but i use a touch of double cream with some pataks paste and cook it in the oven. luvly in a salad x

teeney one of the keys to successfully losing weight with atkins is absolutely no preprapared/processed food. and on induction you shouldnt be having tomatoes. put it down to a bad day and start a fresh tomorrow :)

morning all, b- two egg omellete made with a touch of double cream , chopped spring onions and cheddar. yum! l- tuna salad with a "sugar free carb free" sachet of ranch dressing d-hubbys trawler is due in from sea today so hopefully some lovely monkfish am over the "atkins flu" stage now and...

im in brixham, torbay... in "sunny" south devon :)

yeah lets have a monday morning weigh in so its easier to keep track of the weeks. cant wait to weigh myelf, have stayed away from the scals all week as last time i used to be obsessivr and stress myself out.

i think u should try an atkins shake, u just add water or can buy it reafy made. just to see if it makes a difference. im almost certain it might. do u eat meat? as my obvious suggestions would be things like mince beef made into burgers , chillis etc . or a few LC sausages with your...

is this a typical menu? the soya milk will contain between 3-5g carbs per serving x2 so thats beteen 6-10 perhaps its stalling you, if the shakes are important to u perhaps u could try the atkins brand of shakes available online and in boots. there quite pleasant and were a life saver for me...

i dont go out of my way to eat it, i just by the cheaper cuts of meat that tend to be fattier. or if im cooking something like "lean mince" then i cook it in butter. i also put butter on my veggies. and have a babybel cheese as a snack.

woo day three. feeling it today. headaches , tired, weeing like someones left a tap on, yucky taste in mouth , and to make it worse.... TOTM just arrived a week early! :( but still on track and been a good girl. have been fooling my sweet cravings with dr pepper zero. silly body. haha

i tend to try and buy the cheaper cut of meat for the fat content, even tho i drain most of it away. i also dont eat or snack past 7.30 pm. if i get hungry (which is usually boredom rather than realy hunger) i drink a bottle of water x

b- 2 fried eggs and bacon l- leftover meatloaf with feta salad d- chilli cheeseburger pie with rocket and sping onion salad s- babybels on standby (and even more left over meatloaf!) w- lots and lots e- 30 mins cross trainer , walk the dog

the best thing to do when u make a little mistake is to just put it behind u and stay on track, dont use it as an excuse to mess up the rest of the day. drink plenty of water to flush through your system and you may find that u dont have any set backs atall. x

B- scrambled egg and bacon with a few left over mushrooms l- pork and lamb meatloaf with garlic/butter spinach and brocolli d- a warm salad of lettuce, crumbled meatloaf and fetta s- babybel and ham w- lots e- walk the dog in the rain :(

Another meatloaf recipe. lol thought id put one on here even tho there are a few meatloaf recipes, bot fed up of beef so this is a nice change, also a bit random but i was just using what i could find in the fridge and using things up. lol Pork and Lamb Meatloaf 500g mince pork 500g mince...

strawberry crunch icecream 600ml pot of double cream 1 - 2 tbsp zero carb maple syrup available on lowcarbmegastore tiny splash of vanilla essence 1 x strawberry atkins bar whip it all together when cream whipped crumble in the strawberry atkins bar and fold in. pour into a suitable...

hey girls . pretty good start today. having done it and succeeded last year i know i can do it and i know it will work so i think i have probably had an easier start than any new beginners. i already have a a load of recipes and tricks from past experience so im feeling really confident. my...

why dont u have a look at the thread "what are we eating today" its were people post there daily menus, i find writing what i am eating helps me stick to it. your daily carb allowance should be made up from as much fresh green veg as possible. things like spinach, brocolli, kale etc.

im glad i found this thread. it used to keep me on the straight and narrow last time . today: B- spicey beef omelette (left over mince from last night) L- few slices of "missys donner kebab" with mixed green leaves (an old favourite) D- cheeseburger pie with brocolli W- lots of bottles in...

hi, im starting again tomorrow so will join u. 20lb is probably my goal too :)

ive jsut started atkins again after a major break (and weight gain) tuna was definately a weekly meal for me last time and will be again. my fav is tuna fishcakes. just mix up a can of tuna wil a medium egg, add some dried onion and garlic powder, some dried herbs, mould into patties and...

Hannata - 70lbs - 1.75 lost, 68.25 to go Violet - 75lbs - 0 lost, 70lbs to go Ilikepencil's - 76lbs - 0 lost, 76lbs to go Scotminx - 50lbs - 3 lost, 47 to go Skinnyone - 50lbs - 0 lost, 50 to go Leese - 70lbs - 2 lost, 68 to go teetiefunk - 37lbs - 6 lost, 31 to go Bobbi - 40lbs - 0 lost, 40 to...

Hi skinnybums! Some of you may remember me, most of you wont as ive had a quick scan thru and there are lots of newbies here! (HI NEWBIES!!) basically i started my weightloss mission in january, first month on stkins then switched to exante. was doing great, losing the stones without much...

Wow didn't know that. Thanks hun x

That made me cry happy tears! Bloody totm!

Honk for today and Yesterday. X

Make sure u check as cheeses eggs etc have carbs. Think an egg is 0.5 or something, but it all adds up. It is a fantastic way of eating and I look forward to going back on maintenance . X

I've run off to exante , will be back to maintain. Thanks to all of you for your help over te months, especially jim and quax . Hope to be back soon. X

It is important that you try to stick as close to 20 as poss , jim will tell you how important your green veggies are and the majority of your carbs should come from these, aim for 3 mugs of chopped green veggies a day. Lettuce, spinach, kale, broccoli all excellent. On induction u must avoid...

Thanks starlight, I'm on my iPhone a can't look, laptop is at the repair shop thanks to my little monkey. Whilst on the subject of signatures can someone let me know what weight my ticker is on as I have seen it since laptop died x

On Atkins induction you need to eat 20g carbs a day, made up mostly of meat and green veg. Aswell as cheeses eggs etc. The big plus with Atkins is you dont have to count calories, you can eat as much as you want as long as you don't eat over 20g carbs. Lots of butter, fatty meats etc The...

Chocolate has been proven to release endorphins which make you feel goooooooood! So I guess we crave it to make ourselves feel a bit better when we r struggling with the evil totm! I started exante yesterday on day one of my totm :(

Looking for some motivation so thought i would ask you all to tell me how long you've been TSing for and how much you've lost SO FAR . Hoping it will give me the motivation to power thru.. Plus it's always nice for you lot to show off ;) x

Try buying some ground flax seed and put a spoonful in a shake. You'll have no probs! (experience from when I was on Atkins- I used to put a spoonful in my Atkins shake every other day) x

Thanks or all your replies. I've given some money to my other half (hopefully it won't end up in the pub) and will buy a dress a few days before the event. Second day of 100% and I'm feeling so proud of myself ... Just having the Thai chicken soup! Yummy! Added a sprinkling of schwartz "season...

I started TS today, and in four weeks Time I have a very important dinner and dance to attend, ideally I need to buy a new dress next week when I get paid before all my wages get spent on everything else. I'm a size 16 at the moment and don't know whether to but a 16 or 14. How much weight is...

I think if it will get u thru this feeling it shouldn't hurt. Just dont over indulge, be aware of your carb intake, Bearing in mind your packs have carbs in too. So basically I would suggest nibbling on some cooked lean White meat like turkey breast or chicken. Or perhaps a babybel-light...

Hi, I was on Atkins for 3 months and have just popped onto exante for a while to give myself a boost to lose a few more stone. Your probably just going thru what we call "Atkins flu" which is your body ridding itself of all the evil carbs that you have become addicted to as your body sees them...

Well I started today as there was a mix up with the courier. Have had banana and chocolate shakes (had to add a splenda tab to the choc) and found them much more easy to drink than the Atkins shakes I used to have for brekkie. Feeling positive and really motivated today, although the difficult...

Beth from brixham (Torbay) Devon x

Thanks girls , I'm feeling really positive about this, I've wanted to be slim and healthy my whole life and have blamed one thing after another rather than doing something. I felt so good when the weight started coming off with Atkins , but I found the temptation to over indulge and have a few...

Thanks for your replies, I'm feeling great about starting and can't wait for my pack to get here. Brenda over in the Atkins threads lost her weight on exante and is mow maintaining on Atkins, she's one of the testimonials on the exante website. Can I drink coke zero/pepsi max every once in a...

Hi ladies (and guys) I've been on Atkins since the new year and was doing fantastic up until mid march when my little girl was hospitalised for a week ( staying in hospital for seven days meant living off the vending machines!) since then I just can't stay on the wagon so have decided to shift...

Hello all, Ive been absent for a few days. Jut managed to dig my way out of the pile of empty Easter egg boxes :( whoopsie .... The easter bunny MADE me do it! (and I'm not even sorry! :O ) It's totm tho so my ability to resist was low! Will start posting menus again when I manage to behave...

Yesterday B-cheese bacon coffee L-chilli mince salad D-chicken with bacon and cheese , salad S-cheesestring , diet coke (naughty) E-work!!! Walk to town and back

I've been bad! Very bad! For about 5 days! Mr tescos will be here in the morning with a van full of meats, cheeses, eggs, veggies and bottled water! 6lb gain! Very very naughty! And I feel s**t! Last night j really crashed from the sugar/carbs , felt awful! 142 days toll my holiday and I want to...

Morning people B- 1/2 pack precooked crispy bacon with zero TK and coffee - in a rush L- ham and salad mama Lupe wrap with lots of Mayo. Baby bel D- lamb kebab (homemade) with shredded lettuce and coleslaw. S- baby bel, celery, guacamole W- lots n lots A- maybe a v&t if i behave myself all day...

Oooooooh and "frying steak" always cheap, I get 4 frying steaks for something like 2.80 in tescos . OH has it for steak sarnies whilst I have it with a few fried onions an mushies x

And fish! (I get my fish for free cuz OH is a deep sea trawlerman) but even so fish is so versatile you can poach it, fry it , bake it! Even good in a mild curry! And if you are trying to save money you can by cheap White fish in the freezers . And tuna is great , I make up tuna Mayo and wrap it...

Mince! I buy a massive thingy of mince from sainsburys and separate it into 5 portions in little freezer bags . It's a 800g pack, costs about 6.50. Mince is great for cheeseburger pies, burgers, meatloafs, chillis , I even use it for stroganoff. And not just beef mince , lamb mince is great for...

Two table spoons of philli and a splash of double cream, made enough for today and tomorrow xx

Didn't have cheeseburger pie in the end- have been craving stroganoff thanks to that philli tv ad. Except I made it with minced steak (random I know but it's wat I had in fridge) a few mushies and some Dijon mustard, philli and splash of cream - - had it with some greens Was deeeeeeeeelicous!

-5lbs for me. back to my ticker weight and back on track. yay!

morning all. so happy today. had a sneaky early peak on the scales and things are improving... so happy to be back on the wagon. b- 4 lc sausages with zero TK l- tuna and mayo lettuce parcels, babybel d- cheesburger pie (again... got lots of mince to use up) s- sf werthers originals (these...

my birthday is the same day as rosebugs! tis an extra special day for extra special people! know what u mean about never being able to do anything, when i was a kid i had to have a joint party with my brother in april ....booooo! have a lovely time guys sounds fab! would of loved to join u all...

morning skinny-bums! in a much better mood after getting back on the wagon. b- leftover cheeseburger pie - why does this always taste better the next day?? l- busy day today so will be nibbling on 2babybels, some iceburg lettuce and ham slices as i go d- chilli mince in a low carb pitta s-...

We've just got an xbox kinect and it's amazing!!! Got the Zumba game which is great! I've been to a few classes and loved it but can't go regularly cuz of childcare. The game is great!!! Was sweating loads ! Also got another dance game Whig calculates the calories you are burning. It's great ...

Hi all! i only lost half of the weight i wanted to lose in march so this month i am a) gonna be much more realistic and b) be strict dammit! Rosebug -6 lbs (starting at 179) Diddums -8lbs (starting 201) Melly82 -10lbs (starting 183) ClaireCat -8lbs (starting 205) skinnylala - 10 Lb Jools -...

Much better thanks, she has an immune System disorder so things can go from good to bad pretty quick . But at the same time I can't wrap her in cotton wool. :(. Means we have to go for twice monthly assessment at the childrens unit. She is such a little trooper tho and really loves dancing at...

I've been really bad lately falling on and off the wagon. I never even cheated once before issy was in hospital. Then when I had that little break it's been a real struggle to stay on. So im going to start writing a daily food update and adding bits thru the day. Sorry to bore u all but it's...

I had a right winge about how small they were when they arrived, decided two have to and was completely stuffed! So they may be small but one is definitely enuf, especially if u stuff it full with yummy stuff . Looking forward to my bacon roll in the morning. Ps. Now that I'm being good again...

It'll be fine, just order a steak or One of there spicy chicken dishes , ask for a salad instead of fries or rice. And you are allowed sourcrean, and guacamole is reasonably low in carbs.. Just stay away from the tortillas, and anything with a sticky/sweet sauce as it will be loaded with sugars...

hi all b- babybel and a bottle of water... in a rush for work l- 2 x ciaocarb rolls with philli and ham... these rolls are lovely and taste just like "real" bread but they are a bit on the small side and at 1.30 each very expensive, im glad i tried them tho and will get them again as a treat...

Hey James, it's my goal to get below 14 stone before 1st April... And as I've put weight on in my naughty few weeks I've got 7lbs to go to get to 13st13lbs! Fancy a challenge? Whoever gets closet to/most exceeds 7 ?

B- 2 cheesestring black coffee L- 2 x McDonalds double cheeseburgers minus buns, onion and ketchup ( was at a services and they literally had a mcdonalds or a shop selling pasties!) D- missys kebab mix minus the flour! I love this! So simple to make and really tastes like a proper donner...

B- 2 scrambled eggs L- salad with olive oil Early D- BBQ!! I had 2 huge steaks and some lettuce and then 4 bottles of coors light , ice cold so refreshing . 3.1g per bottle so 12.4g !!! But I've been good all day so have stayed below 20! Yay! S- babybel

B-2 baby bels -black de-caf S- pork crunch and bottle of sf powerade (uses sucralose) L- crispy bacon, ham, babybel, lettuce D- missys lamb kebab, garlic Mayo W- 2 litres E-none A- none

Rosebug - 9lbs (starting at 186) -5, -1 Missy-10lbs Katie -8lbs (starting at 225) sts, -2 Vicky - 7lbs (starting at 149) J2 - 12 lbs (starting at 262) Fraggle - 10lbs (starting at 236) Linzi - 8lbs (starting 181.5) -3lbs, -4lbs vanda - 6lbs, -2.5lbs RachieB - 12lbs (starting at 251) Becky - 7lbs...

hi all. not posted for a while but ive been naughty so didnt want to tempt anyone. ive been having a real hard time getting my head back in the game since the week i had off when issy was in hospital. have decided that the carbs are just too tempting so until ive got my cravings under control...

Bugger it ... I tried those jalepeno almonds james goes on about it... Very yummy I may have a new bad habit! James you are in trouble!

Rosebug - 9lbs (starting at 186) -5 Missy-10lbs Katie -8lbs (starting at 225) Vicky - 7lbs (starting at 149) J2 - 12 lbs (starting at 262) Fraggle - 10lbs (starting at 236) Linzi - 8lbs (starting 181.5) -3lbs vanda - 6lbs, -2.5lbs RachieB - 12lbs (starting at 251) Becky - 7lbs (starting at...

b- nothing felt yucky l- spicy chicken breast from the deli d- home made saag panner. yummyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy s- was so naughty and ate half a bag of cadburys animal biscuits with isobelle. 7g carbs for half a bag. very naughty! w- not enough yet e- lazy bum today a - none :)

zero carb TK is made by "colac" and is available on the lowcarbmegastore.. its pricy tho so i have stocked up on 5 bottles aswell as my other bits as delivery is expensive... i use it in all sorts of recipes like meatloafs and chillis, and to make sauces the low carb tomato puree is "GIA...

its feels ONEderful rosebug! :) :) :) we set a date for our wedding yesterday (not until next september) so ive got until then to be 10st!! i will be thin i will be thin i will be thin

-3lbs! im under 200lbs now woo hoo!!!

Rosebug - 9lbs (starting at 186) -5 Missy-10lbs Katie -8lbs (starting at 225) Vicky - 7lbs (starting at 149) J2 - 12 lbs (starting at 262) Fraggle - 10lbs (starting at 236) Linzi - 8lbs (starting 181.5) -3lbs vanda - 6lbs, -2.5lbs RachieB - 12lbs (starting at 251) STS, Becky - 7lbs (starting...

b- 2x cheesestring, multi vit, 1 litre bottle of water s- 2 of my "atkins biscuits" wish i never made these now cant stop picking at them. l- bag of mattesons fridge raiders 3g carbs, lump of feta d, missys lamb kebab in oven, with some rocket and mayo w- lots and lots e- wen to paignton for a...

Becareful with your bolognaise as u should really avoid tomatoes while on induction as they are quite carby. I still make a sort of bolognaise and sometimes a chilli, but I use a little bit of a very low carb tomato purée and a few tablespoons of zero carb tomato ketchup mixed in with some veg...

I've never seen liquid splenda, I use the granulated stuff I don't eat 12g of veggies a day ... (hides from jim) I eat my greens but it's not that much for me I rarely get to 20g a day but I see no difference in my speed of loss compared to others It took me 4 weeks to lose my first stone...

I agree completely with that.. If I use a large chunk of my carb allowance in one hit I want more! Just check the bratwurst label, make sure it's low carb and don't over do it. Also I'm 6 weeks in and I don't eat tomatoes or carrots still , and onion in very very small amounts . I plan to stay...

biscuity type things, ok so thought i would try making shortbread.... didnt quite work buyt still managed to make a biscuity type thingy. i was bored so i softened up a block of butter with 2 teaspoons splenda.. then beat in 8 scoops of vanilla atkins shake mix (which is 2 shakes worth so...

i go buy the nutritional value info : carbohydrates (obv) i never bother reading the ingredient list unless i am buying something "sugar free" then i check to see what sweetener it uses as asparatame stalls me.

ive been having mega cravings for shortbread :( doesnt help that isobelle brings lunchboxes full of it home from grandmas. has anyone tried a low carb version? like with soyaflour and splenda? anyone think it would work?

Morning since my unplanned trip off the wagon last week im finding the cravings so intense. I didn't really have a problem with them when I first started Atkins :( B- 2xcheese string , "oh yeah" cookies and creme nutritional shake. - 3G carbs L- 4 Jamie Oliver Italian sausages, 0g TK, babybel...

evening everyone, no veggies in house until i get my bum to the shops so jim look away now..... b- cheese string and a baby bel, multivitamin, black de-caf l-cheese, pepperami s- chocolite coconut choccy bar ( 0 net carbs - but not sure if its worth the side effects!) d- chilli mince with a...

Rosebug - 9lbs (starting at 186) Missy-10lbs Katie -8lbs (starting at 225) Vicky - 7lbs (starting at 149) J2 - 12 lbs (starting at 262) Fraggle - 10lbs (starting at 236) Linzi - 8lbs (starting 181.5) vanda - 6lbs RachieB - 12lbs (starting at 251) Becky - 7lbs Diddums - 8lbs (starting 211)...

hi all. back from the hospital with my little girl after a very long week. didnt have time to think atkins whilst there so i wont horrify u with details of what ive eaten the last 7 days. will tell u that im feeling very bloated and everything i ate felt like poison.... not the satisfying...

Marysu- 5lbs (starting 163) sts, -1lb, +2lbs Linzi - 8lbs (starting 187) -1.5lbs, -3.5lbs, +1lb, -1.5lbs Seraphine - 5lbs (starting 160) -2lbs, STS Vicky -6lbs (starting 151.5) -2, +0.5lbs, -2.5lbs, -2.5lbs Jaqys -10lbs (starting 205) Fraggle -12lbs (starting 240) -0.5lbs, -2.5lbs, +1.5lbs...

Hi all. Havnt been on all week as have been in hospital with Isobelle since Wednesday. So unfortunately the diet has gone to pot . All the food available to parents is toast . Toast and more toast. So I've been living on it. And fanta! To be honest i don't care as my beautiful princess is more...

b- atkins bday break (i know i said no bars this week but isobelle is still poorly so grabbed something quick) l- baxters beef consomme, tarted up with some fresh chillies. and some parmesan crackers crumbled in as "croutons" d- cheeseburger pie... havnt had it for 2 weeks!!!! s-...

hey joanne, did you lose all your weight with atkins? youve done amazingly!!!

WESTCOUNTRY CHICKEN (all in one pot) 2tbsp sunflower oil 1 onion, sliced (i use spring onions as lower carb) 4 rashers back bacon, snipped 4 chicken thighs, skinned 300ml (½pint) dry white wine 1 chicken stock cube 200g brocolli 150g green beans, trimmed Heat the oil in a large, shallow pan...

ww soup was probably too high in carbs. also u need to avoid veggies like tomatoes , onions & carrots whic are in some soups. before u buy anything check the label for the carb content. remember 20g of carbs a day and the majority of these need to come from green veggies. if you like to have...

tomato ketchup.. took me ages to work out all the shorthand that goes on here too. regular ketchup is very high in carbs. but heinz do as 1 carb ketchup. and i buy a brand called "colac" from the lowcarbmegastore. its zero carb and made with sucralose which is the artificial sweetner that...

sugarfreesuperstore, its a diabetic website, im not sure hiow accurate there nutritional info is, i always count them as 2g just incase.

b- 2 sausages with 0carb TK l- 2 scandinavian crisp breads (0carb) with philli and cucumber.... yummy!! so glad i found these! cheesestring, slice ham d- hot n spicy chicken wings, salad, coleslaw s- cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese e- none.. DD has been up all night with a tummy bug and im exhausted...

B- 3 sausages and zero carb ketchup L- tandoori chicken d- leftover tandoori chicken and creamed cabbage s- cheesestring w- 3 litres e- 30 mins cross trainer, 30mins rower, weights a- none weighed in today and 2lbs down. this week im going to do a little experiment and not have any atkins...

Marysu- 5lbs (starting 163) sts, -1lb, +2lbs Linzi - 8lbs (starting 187) -1.5lbs, -3.5lbs, +1lb Seraphine - 5lbs (starting 160) -2lbs, STS Vicky -6lbs (starting 151.5) -2, +0.5lbs, -2.5lbs Jaqys -10lbs (starting 205) Fraggle -12lbs (starting 240) -0.5lbs, -2.5lbs Beth- 12lbs (starting at 212)...

-2lbs for me this week..... which means ive lost my first STONE!!!!!! YAY!

Good evening atkineers! B- advantage bar L- Atkins shake - bleurghhh D- 2 chicken thighs with tandoori marinade, creamed cabbage S- two slices of cheese stuck together with Philli! W- 3 litres E- whole day playing on beach with Isobelle. Hence the rtd shake. My bit of excitement today- I...

B - none was in a rush L - nandos , 1/4 periperi chicken,side salad, portobella mushroom and halloumi, coke zero d- cold sausages and 0-carb ketchup s- none w- not enough, will be 3 litres by bedtime e- 6 HOURS OF SHOPPING a- none

Hi julz, I had a week with no loss and it was the same week I started drinking "sugar free" squash. Back on water again and in losing . Definately cut out the mints x

I go at a pretty steady pace. It gets really hard some days. I watch the minutes go by on the timer and set myself little goals like "just get to 15 mins" and then "right you've done 15 u can do 20" I have metal pins in my left leg tho and some days the burning is unbearable. And I am a bright...

I feel like i should tell u that i am now collapsed on the bed and my legs feel like they are on fire! And I've got to walk the dog yet. eeuurrgggh! I will be thin I will be thin I will be thin.....

B - 3 Jamie Oliver Italian sausages. Multi vitamin L- corned beef and philadelphia "sandwich" , baby bel D- chicken, spinach S- cheesestring W- lots E- 1 hour crosstrainer. 25 reps on all parts of multi gym. 20 min rower (punishment for yesterdays chocolate incident) A- pub quiz tonight so...

It would be impossible to predict, everyone loses at there own pace. As the people on here first told me, Atkins is a lifestyle not just a diet. You WILL lose that six stone but it's a case of being patient and letting your body do the work. If it's any sort of rough guide for u tho, ive been on...

Not very happy with myself today first time I've fallen off the wagon :(. Day started out well. B- quax flax and coffee Then I was rearranging the kitchen cupboards and out of no where a galaxy caramel egg ( like a cream egg) appeared. I put it back in cupboard but 10 mins later I was back in...

Dinner out was fab!! And it seemed to be all low carb friendly which was great! Back nice and early as my lovely grandmother babysat bless her x

Lol... I only have a teeny tesco express in my town no Debbie and Andrews for me:) x

The Jamie Oliver Italian herb ones are the lowest carb and yummiest I have found. X

b- scarmbled egg and smoke salmon ..... strawberry daybreak l - none ...saving myself for later d - this is the menu for tonight : Chef’s appetiser Jerusalem artichoke velouté & bacon foam ****** Salmon Tartare, carpaccio, smoked and apple salad ****** Duck Pressed terrine of...

Re: toning up DVD. If u dont have funds for gym membership/home equipment then buy yourself. Kettlebell (not too heavy) And have a look on play.com for a kettlebell work out DVD. I've got a great one and it's only a 20 minute routine. This was recommened to me by a group of friends I have who...

Yeah I've been there a few times, he doesn't own it anymore as his ex wife took him to the cleaners!!!! He's still the executive chef there tho. Such a lovely restaurant and right on the river xx

We don't do cards.... Waste of money! We just go for a. Lovely dinner together. Going to John burton-race's restaurant in dartmouth tonight .

i use the atkins shakes/bars for those mornings when im in a rush, thwey arent too bad actually, the RTD ones are nicer than the powder. but i just make up a powder shake and pop it in the freezer whilst im showering/dressing/chasing DD around and then it comes out a bit thicker and nice and...

:candledinner:Happy Valentines Day Atkins Losers! hope you all have a lovely day xxxx:sign0168:

My daughter! I started putting on weight working nights,I always hated the weight gain and felt ashamed of it, avoided pics etc, then after Isobelle was born I put on the baby weight.then she started toddling and I didn't realise how out of shape I was. Was so ashamed that i could get out of...

-1lb for me this week. I'm on my phone again so can someone be really lovely and update mine please. X x x x

Morning All. B- quax porridge and cream - de-caf coffee L- family day out to Exeter... There has been talk of going to nandos again! Hope so!!!!! D- will just pick at the ham, salami and cheeses etc tonight. S- none planned, babybel maybe. W- 4 litres... No more squash as it stalled me A- none...

Only 1lb off for me this week. Fairly happy with that as has been TOTM. Also started drinking sugar free squash this week and think the aspartame might have slowed me down. So back to water and occasional diet cola (Made with splenda) for me this week to see if that helps xx

B- strawberry daybreak S-babybel L- none oops D- homemade version of chicken chatt as OH had a curry. With approx 2 cups shredded lettuce and spring onions , lemon juice. W- 2 litres. And 2 diet cokes in town earlier E- 1 hour cross trainer. 20 mins weights (legs)

Stir into hot cereal to add protein and healthy fat Puree with ricotta for a luscious dip for apple and pear slices Substitute almond butter for tahini in hummus Replace peanut butter with almond butter in cookies Add to cheesecake batter for an awesome almond butter cheesecake Make almond sauce...

some one mentioned it in their diary i think, they said they just fry up a slice of ham with cheese on top. lay over another slice of ham, flip it over to fry the other side and hey presto.... im gonna try it for supper ltter. xx

Mmmmmm that sounds like a nice alternative. May try that next week! Xx

im up for that. i wanna be 3 stone down by july 31st.

kind, funny....AND YOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! you could actually be the perfect man! i use pure aloe vera gel all over face and body after each bath/shower... and simple night cream. having said that im only 22 and my biggest issue at moment is bags under my eyes! lol x

im lucky enough to have an independant "diabetic shop" in my town that sells them in there "low carb corner" only discovered this shop 2 weeks ago and have lived here for 15 years!!!!!! they sell sugar free low carb homemade fudge!!!!! too scared to try it incase i binge! i recommend cookie...

tell me about it.... cant live with them cant live without them...... its just a case of finding a goodun!

also avidlite.com sell them in bulk of 15's for slightly cheaper... good for stocking upthe cupboard for those days when your in a hurry. and they seriously fill you up!!! sometimes i cant even finish one. i have had 2 this week when ive been to busy getting isobelle fed to feed myself. make...

oooooo i do love a bit of contraversy. each to their own i suppose ... if thats what u are attracted to fair enough... but can i ask you a question... suppose u were to fall in love and marry a kelly brook (or whoever takes your fancy) lookalike with a stunningly slim body. what if 10...

I think they do yeah! Best Atkins product I've tried so far. I have the strawberry daybreak for brekkie when I have to be out early and they r ok. The Atkins brownie bars aren't very Pleasant tho. Xx

hope you feel better. issy keeps bringing bugs home from nursery... so as soon as we get better its something else!! weve all got sore throats at mo so we have a very quiet house!

meatloaf.... i use mince steak and through in loadsa herbs n spices what about marinating the chicken in different rubs... like tandoori, chinese 5 spice, cajun etc.... and having it with cauli-rice. or buying shirytaki noodles and having a chicken and veggie stirfry. fish!!! if u dont like...

i have cauliflower rice...... im not sure how other people do it... but i grate3 a cauliflower with the finer side of the grater. then either zap it in the microwave for about 6 mins, or stirfry it with a bit of sesame oil. no need to add water to it as its already got plenty of its own. xx

As I'm having the worlds Crappiest/longest TOTM I am majorly Craving some sort of comfort food (usually Ben n jerrys cookie dough ice cream) . I couldnt stand it any longer! Thank heavens I found an atkins advantage cookie dough bar!!! Amazing! If any of u get the TOTM munchies I strongly...

B- none today..was feeling a bit yucky when i woke up. L- leftover chesseburger pie and lettuce d- tandoori chicken, cauli rice , sour cream s- nothing planned but have the usual suspects in fridge if i need them w- 4 litres is the plan a- none today... had a few too many g&ts last night and...

B- Atkins daybreak L- tuna Mayo lettuce parcels D- cheeseburger pie (made with bacon lardons and southern BBQ rub mixed in with mince, and used mozzarella and mature cheddar for the top with some finely chopped spring onions stirred in) yummy! S- none W- hardly any... Will get it up to 3 litres...

Hahaha! I've only been on here 2 weeks and I already know what you mean!

Lunch turned out to be a maaahhooooosive all day brekkie at the legendary "alf frescos" in dartmouth... All legal, Isobelle ate the toast and tomatoes, and I swapped the hashbrowns and Beans and sausages(wasn't sure of sausage carb content) for heaps and heaps of mushrooms and extra bacon! Was...

B- eggs, bacon, zero TK , coffee L- something in dartmouth, will be legal tho, most likely a salad of some sort. D- cheese and ham omelette with loads of spinach . Sf jelly. S- baby bel and Atkins bar in my handbag just incase W- lots And lots E- walk with dog and walk around shops in dartmouth

Good morning everyone! Think I did too much in the cross trainer / weight bench yesterday as my legs are killing me this morning! Poor doggy is only gonna get a short walk I think. And no gym type exercise today... But I think I'm gonna get on the ferry over the river to dartmouth later and...

i was just wondering who on here has lost/is losing weight having only done atkins? i know a few people lost the majority on diets like SW/exante/lipotrim. so was just wondering who is doing "atkins all the way"? xxx

i used a little less water than you, and i baked them for about 15 mins, took them out to cool right down, then put them back in on a very low heat (gas 2/3) for another 10 mins. they were dry and crispy... maybe like a pack of crackers that had ben open for a day or 2. still very nice though. i...

hi everyone. B - Atkins bar, coffee L- cheeseburger pie, salad, sf jelly D- some of the "quax crackers" i made yesterday with some pate and cheese. s- babybel, pepperami w- 4 litres e- not today a- still none...yay for me

After about 40 mins I really feel Like I'm dying!!!! But I keep thinking of the bridesmaid dress I have to wear in October and the other bridesmaid is a size 8!!! Lol! Suddenly my legs come back to life.

iPod!!!! Put some music on... I've just downloaded the new workout mix 2011. Also in our attic guestroom/gym I have a picture on the wall of me at my biggest, at my slimest and a picture of my face stuck on Cameron diaz's body! Lol! Excellent motivation!

Most supermarkets have them near the peanuts and other "beer munchies" food! I can't stand normal porkscratchings but the lowcarbmegastore do big-ish bags of "pork crunch" for 36p. They are more puffy /airy ... Much better. B- Atkins bar. L- quax crackers but made with grated mozzerella...

Morning all! Hope your having a lovely day so far. Hahahaha "skinny" i don't think I have ever been called that before! Xx

Thanks everyone. Waterworks, I have to use my iPhone app for minimins at moment as OH is redecorating the office and my computer is in a box. As soon as I get it back i will update everything and put pics on. I started 2 weeks ago at 15st 10lb And today am 14st13lb . :) x

Yesterday- B- Atkins bar L- celery , cheese , ham and hard boiled egg. D- the biggest nandos ever (chicken, halloumi,salad and portobella mushrooms. S- none A- none E- none Today B- Atkins bar. Coffee and cream L- I survived pizza hut!!!! Had garlic mushrooms as starter. And a salad plate...

4lbs off for me this week :) well done everyone else x

Well what a busy week! Just had WI and I'm now 14st13lb . Yay! That's another 4lb of this week.. Despite the masses of food i ate at nandos last night and it being TOTM!! That's and 11lb loss in my first 2 weeks! Yay! I hope your all well, I'm off to pizza hit with the family today so will be...

Hi all, I'm on my phone so could somebody very kindly update mine . 4lb loss this week. Yay! Well done everyone else xxx

Hello everyone. I've been very lazy today food wise as have been reorganising the entire house! (must be the Atkins energy!) B-Atkins bar L- Atkins bar, baby bel, celery! D- planning on doing lamb steaks in a mint glaze ( 3.2g carbs per pack of 2 apparently) with some cauli mash, courgette and...

I've got the Atkins choc and Atkins vanilla. Not to keen on the choc, I have been making that and then putting it in freezer for an hour or 2 and it's much nice like that. But the Atkins vanilla is quite nice. .x

Morning jim, I'm good thanks hope your having a good morning. X

Saag paneer is good - it's cheese and spinach dish with spices. (bit like a type of halloumi) and the tandoori chicken/mixed grill type dishes should hardly Have any carbs.... Mmmmmmm Indian!! I would sell my own mother for a nice curry, naan and onion Bhajis! Must stay strong dammit!

Avoid tomatoes on induction x

Oh crap.... As if once a month wasn't bad enuf! Hope it doesn't last!

B-Atkins advantage bar-1litre water L- poached egg and salad D- tbc . S- dollop of double cream whipped up with a bit of splenda and vanilla extract. With some crushed sugar free - 0.4g net carb merigunes (can't spell) bit like Eton mess without the strawberries. W- loads! E- none ... TOTM A-...

Another slightly Embarrassing question for the girls? When you first started Atkins did it cause any changes in your menstrual cycle?

Sounds Like that's what it was... Was only a free sample pack of some chewy sweets. Luckily they have all gone now. Although j woke up this morning really craving something sweet! Lesson learnt! Hope it hasn't effected things for me. Hope your all having a lovely Morning! Weathers rubbish in...

Evening all! I LOVE ATKINS! I feel so great lately! I'm waking up earlier, not tired in the afternoons. Have so much more energy to play with Isobelle. And it's not as difficult as I thought to keep to the diet. Although the free sweets the low carb megastore sent me disappeared very quickly...

B- 2 bacon and coffe L- periperi chicken breast , salad D- steak and pepper sauce , brocolli W- Lots and lots S- babybel if needed E- walk dog, nursery run x 2 A- nope staying off it on induction

50 mins on cross trainer. 2 hours putting the weight bench/home gym Thingy together in the attic room! Which wasn't easy! Can't wait till Tom comes home from sea cuz he bet me 2 days of nappy changes that I wouldn't be able go do it!!!

It's the tesco "American style diet coke" there regular one uses aspartame . I can't remember how much they cost, wouldn't of been much tho as I'm a bit of a stingy shopper! Lol! They have a chocolate coating. Havnt tried them yet tho as they are going to be my treat for completing induction...

Evening everyone! I don't know what's happened to my appetite today but I just didn't want to eat anything, heres what I managed .... B- bottle of water ... L- Bowl of spicy mince (left overs) only ate half of it. D-one chicken breast with spice rub. Small salad. Again only ate a little of it...

Marysu- 5lbs (starting 163) Linzi - 8lbs (starting 187) Seraphine - 5lbs (starting 160) Vicky -6lbs (starting 151.5) Jaqys -10lbs (starting 205) Fraggle -12lbs (starting 240) Beth- 12lbs (starting at 212)

Hurray! I finally found a diet coke that doesn't use aspartame!!! Yay! Tescos "amercian style premium diet coke" uses splenda! My life is complete!

Morning everyone else! Hope your weekends were lovely and chillled! I can't believe how much my eating habits have changed in just one week!!!! Normally I would be constantly snacking between meals on crisps and choc and toast and all the bad stuff! I would eat all the dinner in my plate even...

Morning jim! Hope you had a good weekend! Xxx

Hi Katie! I'm enjoying it too, only meal I'm a bit fed up with is breakfast. But I suppose I just need to be more creative! Hope u had a good weekend x

Thanks everyone. I'm sure it will slow down now, but as long as it slowly disappears I'll be smiling :) Just been asked to be a bridesmaid in October, aswell as my other friend Lyn who's a size 8!!!!!!!!!! Great! Lol! Now I'm definatley serious! Lol x

Happy Sunday everyone!!! Hope your all having a lazy day! B- Atkins daybreak as couldn't be bothered L- feta salad with a bit of coleslaw and OHs left over tandoori chicken breast from last night. D-spiced mince in lettuce leaf parcels with a bit of sour cream to dip. Xxx

I've got to go to a birthday meal next weekend and have just been given the menu for the place! I didnt realise it was nandos! This must be the most Atkins friendly place I can think of! You choose each component of your meal separately! Mmmmmm 1/4 peri peri chicken, mixed leaf salad...

7lbs off in week one!!!! Yay!!!!!

I really am over the moon. Yesterday was a bit difficult as the family wanted to go pizza hut for lunch and I really had to put my foot down an insist we go somewhere else as i wouldn't of coped in there. Not yet anyway. I just hope I can keep it up. Ive always been a bit of a yo-yo dieter. But...

Yay! Today's weigh in - 15st 3lb . 7lb in a week! :) I have no idea what I'm eating today..... Will fill that in in a bit x

Hi, yes I'm sure your right . I tend to obsess about the little details. But I still have the yucky breath, yellow wee and metal taste . Managed to eat in a restaurant today and avoid carbs so am very pleased with myself. It's my first official weigh in tomorrow and I'm a bit nervous...

Hi all, B - scrambled egg and smoked salmon L - steak, salad and bit of coleslaw at the harvester , gave the chips and bread to Isobelle. 2 glasses of pepsi max. D- slice of Ham and some cucumber later as still stuffed! S- none Water- 2 litre so far A- none E- went to Torquay and pushed issy...

Bit annoyed this evening, did a little tinkle on a ketostix (out of boredom more than anything else) and it didn't change Colour. I havnt eaten a single thing that isn't on the allowed list and am very good with portion sizes. Even stopped drinking coke zero and orange squash last couple of...

Have u had any more caffeine than usual? When I was pregnant I gave up caffeine completely. After issy was born I started drink tea, coffee , coke, redbull etc again . Anyways I started getting the occasional feeling of my heart racing for no reason. Anywayyyyssss.... Went to doctor and He...

Same here, I found drinking water from a glass a struggle. Don't know why. But I bought a couple of bottles of evian (the sports bottle type) and I just refill these. Now 3 litres goes down easy.

Aubergine and eggplant are the same thing arent they? Yeah it is a very tough job but it's a family business so its all he has ever known. Mind you I don't think he would cope if he had to put a suit on everyday and shave! Lol! The fresh fish is definatley a bonus! Especially when you think...

Morning everyone!!! B- 1 scrambled egg and 2 bacon L - Atkins shake probably as I was amazed how much it filled me up yesterday D- Turbot in a cream and bacon sauce with mushrooms, I will have mine with broccoli and kale. (and not much sauce for me) . S- prob a babybel or some ham and...

Morning everyone, Wow I feel great today!! I didnt get much sleep as OH is in from sea due to weather and when daddys home Isobelle wants to spend every second with him, making bedtime a pain in the bum!!! Even so I woke up feeling fantastic!!! Not even hungry although I will have my brekkie as...

Lol! I consider anything further than Exeter north!!!! Am I alone in Devon???

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but I use an app called "diabetes buddy" to keep track of my daily carb intake and water intake" you can even look up items in it's database and it already knows there net carb value. It saves each day so you can review it and have a look at what could...

Today is day 5 of my Atkins challenge! When I started I weighed about 15st10lbs. And at 5'5 I'm rather wobbly! Bit of basic info about me: I live in south Devon with my partner and our gorgeous baby girl Isobelle. OH is a fisherman so is away at sea sometimes as long as 9 days :( I would...

Morning B- left over chilli mince ( can't belive thats brekkie I feel like a student) L- atkins shake as it's another busy day D- omelette with mattessons and spinach. S- babybel W- 3 litres ready E- 45 mins on cross trainer maybe some weights. A- no

Wow I'm down to 15st 2 lbs in 4 days!half a stone off ! My body must of been holding lots of water!!!! Today's planned menu is: B- poached egg on slice of mim L- monkfish fried with some cream And bacon with some Kurly kale (OH is a fishemen and the boat came in today so lots of fish for me...

Typical man!!! Hahaha!

B- poached egg on slice of mim L- monkfish fried with some cream And bacon with some Kurly kale (OH is a fishemen and the boat came in today so lots of fish for me for a few days) and the other slice of mim to mop up the sauce! Yummy! D- might have a go at cheeseburger pie S- shouldnt need...

Does anyone do regular workouts on Atkins? The reason I ask is I go to the gym on a twice a week and went yesterday for the first time since starting Atkins. It felt alot harder than usual, and walking home I had jelly legs! Usually when I leave the gym I feel refreshed and energised but I...

Hi all thanks for the messages. I'm finding Atkins much better now that the atkins flu has passed and headache gone! even starting to enjoy the "freedom" of being able to eat when hungry. And carb counting is Soooooo much easier than I imagined! I've had a yummy brekkie of bacon and egss...

Ive got the opposite. A flaxmeal mim, Atkins shake and Atkins day break aswell as all the meat and veggies has left me feeling very sorry for myself!

Thanks! I'm a big statistic geek and love knowing details like this! And you should all be so proud of yourself! Keep em coming guys xxx

Hi, I just went all thru the recipe thread and can't find how to make flax porridge. Could you be so lovely as to tell me as the thought of meat for brekkie is makin me feel ill. Xxxx

Hi all. I'm new to the forum and new to Atkins. Most of you seem to be quite familiar with each other and each persons story. But for all us new folks I was hoping you could share your experience with us by replying with your: Before Atkins weight Current weight Goal weight Length of time on...

B - 2 slices of left over meatloaf fried up with a scrambled egg , slice of applewood cheddar and a tiny bit of ketchup. L- most likely an Atkins protein shake as I have a busy day with nursery runs , banking and food shopping D - spinach and chicken omelette with nice big salad and splash...

Erosion

Tantrum!!

I honestly think I've become addicted to weighing myself! I may have to move them to mothers house for a weekly weigh in before I drove myself insane :(

Gynaecology. (have I got something on the brain tonight! )

Hello lovelies. For some time now I have had worries about my scales. The are WW digital ones . I can weigh myself on them and 5 mins later will have gained/lost a few pounds!!!! Duff scales or is Atkins that uppy downy? I may go out and buy some good old fashioned analogue scales tomorrow!

Erection (*childish giggles*)

Thanks for the help! Such a friendly forum!! X

So I've given up the slimbomb whilst I'm on the induction stage of Atkins as I want to see the affects of the atkins diet in those beginning phase and see what the results are. The book recommends induction period of 2 weeks - 6 months depending on your weightliss requirements. I want to lose...

Ahh Thankyou! We have an allotment and grow our own veggies so I've actually been eating less carbs than I thought as havnt worked out the fibre Thingy on my own veggies. Thats great! I swear I read the Atkins book TWiCE. It's just so hard to digest all that info! Thanks again x

What is the difference between carbs and net carbs and which figure should I count towards my 20g a day. Thanks in advance oh wonderful and knowledgable people xxxx

Hi all, I'm new here and on my second day of Atkins. B - 2 egg 2 bacon. L- chicken breast with mushroom and spinach D- meatloaf hopefully. S- babybels on standby!!! E-30 min dog walk. 1 hour swim A- not on a school night ... Hopefully Can't wait for the headaches and general hangover type...

Sunday - day one of Atkins. B - Had an egg and 2 slices of Bacon L- 1 chicken breast, salad, tsp Mayo D- chicken breast with Cajun spice, spinach, fried mushrooms with garlic. NO SNACKS!!!!!!! Yay! Lots of water. Half a can of coke zero. I just can't get my head around Atkins! It seems...

That's great! Thanks! I still can't get my head around a diet that allows you to have bacon and butter after years of ww and sf plans. With veggies such as spinach, broccoli , mushrooms etc. On days where the kids and OH are eAting something completely unsuitable would it be ok to have...

Hi, I have been quietly watching the Atkins pages for a few weeks and have decided to start Atkins. I've read the book ... Although I will be re-reading it over and over again. I've stuck lists of "allowed" foods to the fridge door to remind myself. (aswell as an old pic of myself in a bikini)...

Ok so it's Saturday night and the end of day two. I havnt snacked at all, and really had to remind myself that it is important to have 3 meals a day, even if it's just an apple and yogurt. Which is really unlike me... I'm waiting for the honeymoon period to be over and the cravings for the...

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A little update about the slimbomb.... I had really horrible tummy cramps last night, almost like bad period pain, after a tiny overreaction/panic I read the leaflet that came with them and it advises u to drink 2litres+ of water a day and I've got to confess I was just to busy yesterday and...

Headlights!!! Hahahaha stupid iPhone changing words! Supposed to say grandparents! Lol!

Hi all, thanks for the messages and encouragement. Re slimbomb: I'm not sure on price as I was given to packets by a friend who no longer needed them but I will find out and let u know, today was my first day and they are suppose to be an appetite suppressent and fat blocker. Not sure how...

Hi, so ummm a bit about me... I'm beth, 22 years old, live in Devon with my partner of 7 years and our gorgeous 1 year old little girl. I've always been a bit big. Was never one of the skinny girls at school. I hit the gym hard 2 years ago and managed to lose 2 stone, and although i still...

I'm new to this site. It is my goal to lose 4 and a half stone. I havnt set myself a deadline. But would like to be well on my way to losing some of it by September. Would be happy to have lost 2 stone by then. Ive always been a bit overweight. But have put on more since being pregnant. I havnt...