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Hi Everyone, I don't seem to be losing weight. I have been on induction for tha last 2 weeks and have only lost 2lbs, my Thyroid is underactive and I am on Thyroxine replacement and am type 2 diabetic. I am keeping a record of everything taken in, I drink at least 2 litres of water daily and...

Hi at Aldi jars of German Bockwurst, each sausage carbs 0.8, cals140, pro 7, fat 11.5. Also in Lidl under the name of German Sausages, lovely.

Thanks AnnieAnnie, I will have a look at that site x

Hi everyone, I have recently purchased some Shirataki Noodles, has anyone any recipes to go with them please, thanks, Deb x

Hi Amo1979, I am veryinterested in this recipe, can you tell me where you got the red thai paste from and also what is Nam Pla?, thanks, Deb

Dear Paigesmum30, I have a recipe that calls for creme fraich instead of cream in fish pie, so hope you can try that, Deb x

Hi Catherine, I get my golden linseeds from Asda, they are made by Besana, produce of China. On the back it states per 100g carbs 28.9g and fibre 27.3g so don't forget to take away the fibre from the total net carbs to give you actual carb count of 1.6g per 100g and yes you need to use baking...

Hi Nikki, if they are seeds then they need to be ground down as the seeds are not digested and will pass straight through. I am not a coffee drinker but bought a cheap coffee grinder form Amazon and it grinds all kinds of seeds and nuts, regards, Debra x

Hi Marysu, I am a type 2 diabetic and I low carb to keep my blood glucose levels low so it may well be that Atkins would give a false negative result but if you thought that you were diabetic the Doctor would probably give you a Glucose Tolerance Test which involves you have a measured glucose...

Hi Ransch, so sorry to hear about the terrible way you were treated by this awful doctor. I am a type 2 diabetic and eating a low carb diet lowers my blood glucose readings so for me there is no other way. - You could try printing out relevant research on the subject and showing him/her. - Write...

Hi, I weigh everything on my Nutriscales from Lloyds pharmacy which calculates foods calories, carbs, protein, fat, sat fats, salt, cholesterol. It indicates that a large egg is 0.5g carbs and I do add it in the total because I eat alot of eggs, Debra

Yes Susie, I admit I expected better service especially as I actually wrote and posted a letter, so now I have gone off H&B. Many thanks for the e-bay address I shall have a look, Debs x

Flex Lady felsham, where would I buy the Flex linseed from please??, Debra x

Hi Drasim and Ladyfelsham, I went to Asda today and got Golden Linseeds (whole seeds) £1 for 150g on the back it states carbs 28.9 fibre 27.3 so if you take away the fibre we are left with 1.6g/100g, even though on t5he Asda site it states 1.3g/100g!! Ladyfelsham, I don't know what's going on...

Diet Red Bull I would assume that it is allowed, I have been drinking vodka (nil carbs) with Morrison's or Lidl's own much cheaper versions, they contain no carbs at all, so enjoy, Debra x

Hi, I have seen that in Holland and Barrett they are selling "Perfect Sweet" which is 100% natural xylitol 225g for £2.69. Has anyone ever tried it? and if so what are your opinions, and what is the carb count thanks, Debra

Hi Everyone, my question is does anyone here still drink alcohol and if so what or has everyone given it up, Thanks, Debra x:flirt2:

Linseed carb content Hi, with regard to my post above, I have just been on Asda's site and Asda's own Golden Linseeds; 150g for 99p Carbs 1.3g/100g Sugars 1.3g/100g So these look a whole lot better !!

Hi Everyone, the carb content on my packet of Neal's Yard Golden Linseed from Holland and Barrett states 34.25 grams per 100g. Obviously this is very high so I contaced H&b and I got a reply from the owners and thay said that there was indeed 34.25 g carbs per 100g. Even if you deduct the fibre...

Linwoods flax, sesame, pumpkin and goji berries Hi Everyone, I have just made some biscuits using the above. I melted some butter and added it to the mix with some sweetener and vanilla essence and they taste quite nice. Has anyone else got any recipe aides for the above?, thanks, Deb x:wave_cry:

Hi Wannabe Weeney, what temperature would you bake this cake on?, thanks, Deb x

Hi Everyone, I have read that quite alot of people eat the above. Can anyone tell me where to buy them from please, many thanks, Deb x

Boots rudness Fatandfedupmum, sod them, although I dare say that the sales person was only doing what they had been to do. I get Ketostix from Lloyds Pharmacy £5 - no questions asked but please write a letter to Boots Head Office, how dare they traet you like that, regards, Deb xx

Laxatives Hi Leanne1, constipation is problematic when low carbing and I take Psyllium Husk, 2 teaspoons in glass of water followed by another glass of water daily. These are available from any local Asian shop for around 80p per packet. Consuming flax also helps but if you are diabetic then...

No carb maple syrup Hi Ladyfelsham, where do you get the no carb maple syrup from please, thank you, Deb x

Flaxseed Biscuit thing Dear Quak, I have just made your version of the above with the Linwoods flax, sunflower, sesame seeds and goji berries and they are lovely, definaely for putting on cheese, ham etc but I have two questions please; Have you ever made them without cheese and with sweetener...

Flaxseed Hi Kat1e, can you tell me where you obtain the Flex Flaxseed from please, as nil carbs obviously I am interested, thanks, Deb ;)

Hi Everyone, I have been on Induction the past 3 weeks and have lost 3kgs but now I seem to have stalled. I have read that I shouldn't eat too much protein but have the bulk in fats but how do I do that exactly?, many thanks, Debbie xx

How much veg in INDUCTION Hi eEveryone, thanks for the replies and yes James that is what I thought, it certainly makes more sense, Deb xx

Any Pharmacy sells them around £5, Deb x

Hi everyone, I have been reading Atkins on the internet and am getting conflicting information. I have read 120g salad veg and 130g cooked veg but when I total these up they do not acount for 20g carbs. Am I right or do I make the rest up with some other foods, many thanks, Deb x

Hi Everyone, have recently started Atkins Induction but am getting conflicting information about vegetables. I have read 130g low carb cooking veg and 120g salad veg but whan I actually count the carbs for these they are nowhere near 20g for the day, so where does the rest come from or shall I...

Thanks everyone for the replies, Vicky I do find it hard to eat fat without protein, they seem to go hand in hand, what do you suggest, Deb x

Hi Everyone, I have recently started Atkins induction but I have not yet received my copy of the book from the library and so have been looking on the internet for information. My questions are; is there a limit on fats and protein to be consumed on induction? I seem to be eating more protein...