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Hi, I would highly recommend Holfords books, they are excellent. There is a little green book as well that will give you details on the GL score of foods.....

Hi, how are you getting on now? Hope you are having a good week.

Hi Love reading your post - you also have a blog? Where can we find this? I'm curious as to your breakfast - slim and save? What is this? Also, would you be able to share your creole recipe? It sounds fab.... Well done on your journey!

This might help with portion control.... “THINK” Before You Plate: How to ‘Portion Control’ Your Meals By Tina Pretsch Learning what a portion size actually is, and eating that amount can be tricky and require some discipline—especially during the holidays. Unfortunately, people are...

Excellent you've found something to help with cravings! Google portion sizes and you will find loads of information. I find it helpful to split my plate as previously mentioned, with regards to bread I try to have no more than a 30g slice (you'd be amazed how much some of it weighs) or 2 if I...

Don't give yourself a hard time! It will take time for your stomach to adjust to smaller portions so rather than trying to cut back drastically I think you are better off to have slightly smaller portions over a period of time until you have found what works for you. If you force yourself to...

Hi Golden Phoenix You could be writing about me in your post! I can identify so much with where you are at and how hard it is to deal with it. On a low GI/GL plan it is important to eat regularly to try to keep blood sugar levels balanced. This can help me with the portion sizes as I know...

I make mine on water, then add some ground almonds (protein), a bit of agave syrup and oat milk. Creamy and delicious!

Thanks Linski, I will try this at the weekend.

Hi Linski How did you make the almond butter? Thanks

Hi I'm one of the ones that "lurks" on this page. I fell off the wagon quite some time ago but hope I will get back on it asap. the GI/GL way of life is so good and it is not difficult but like everything you need to plan well and be in the right frame of mind I believe. I went to Patrick...

Thanks Lauren - it's hard to get back on the wagon!! Especially considering I am probably 2 stone heavier than I was this time last year!

Shakenomore returns...... Hi, It's been over a year but I'm back on here posting again, struggling Really need to get a grip on this........

Well done mum of one! You are doing fantastic. Keep it up!

well done molly on sticking with it, hope you feel better soon

Welcome back Molly, hope you get better soon :-)

Hi Molly, I hope you're doing ok and we'll see you back on here soon. Take Care.

Well done on your loss! Just wondering have you tried freezing this? And can you use other oil if you don't have coconut?

WEll done Cali

Hi Molly, hope you're doing ok and will be back on here soon. It's just not the same without you!

Good luck Ruth - I'm sure you'll fly your exams!!

I know the feeling:D

Get well soon Molly!! Take care.:sigh:

No, afraid not but I'm sure she'll be back on here soon. Hopefully she's off enjoying herself somewhere nice!

No long weekend here.... it's not like Molly to stay away for so long... hope everything is ok.

Hi Molly, thank you I will look both of them up and see where I can get the best value. I'm struggling again, fell off the wagon big time but need to get back on it! I will rejoin my class next week, get back on to MFP and post regularly on here (I know it becomes addictive)! Great to see so...

Hi Plum, hope your cat is doing ok this morning....

Thank you Plumfoodie, I will look those up!

Hi, I recently bought the Easi Yo maker and have to admit to being a fan already! My only problem is that I can't find the sachets anywhere local to buy them (I'm in Ireland). I'm just wondering where other's buy their's. Also, I need to buy a really good non stick frying pan/wok for...

Well done Cali, you seem to really be on track!Keep up the good work.

Hi, I was lookin on the web and found this Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load, thought some people might find it useful.

Nigella's Satay Sauce I'm not sure how low GI this is but it is delicious! This recipe is supposed to serve 8 but it seems a little scarce to me.... In a bowl mix: 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp garlic oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 100g/3½oz smooth peanut butter 2 tbsp lime...

Thanks Essellem. Well I had a great weekend, far too much booze but good food choices so hopefully I limited the damage. Food today and yesterday not too bad. Monday B: grilled sausage & poached egg L: chicken salad D: egg noodle & chicken salad S: liquorice bar, 2 satsumas, 1 banana W: about...

Sounds good Ruth, I'll definitely try them some time! Your food is looking very nice.

Sounds like you are getting on great! Menu looks nice too. Do you make the Boston Beans? If so would you mind sharing the recipe?

Thanks everyone - I'm still struggling. I know GI/GL is the way to go but I simply give in to everything bad when I don't plan. This weekend I have another celebration, but will do my best to stay on track. I haven't weighed myself still as I am afraid of what the scales will tell me...

Well what I had planned to be a good day (Wed) turned out to be a not so good day! Some bad food choices. A little better yesterday and again so far today. I need to plan, plan, plan and allow for some snacks but not enough to keep a family going! Also need to up the water, I've been...

Thank you Molly, I just have to get back to it and get planning! I have some lovely salad leaves growing so no excuses for not having plenty of salad. I also bought the Avoca Salads book last week and some great ideas in there which I will share when I get some time. I will start to cut back on...

Well I completely fell off the wagon for the last few weeks but need to get back on it! I have a lot going on over the next few weeks and will be out socialising a lot (communion, holiday, other celebrations) so I know I will be having alcohol but I am at least going to try to make some good...

Baked Chicken Kiev! It's great with a green tossed salad and low-fat dressing. *Note: leftover chicken is great sliced up and rolled into a whole-wheat tortilla wrap for lunch the next day, just add lettuce and tomato and a teaspoon of low-fat mayo or mustard. Ingredients 3 tablespoons soft...

Lemon Broccoli and Cauliflower A delicious complimentary dish for fish or poultry. Ingredients 2 cups fresh broccoli 2 cups fresh cauliflower 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Directions Cut broccoli and cauliflower into small...

Balsamic-Marinated Chicken with Sautéed Mushrooms with a Lemon Broccoli Cauliflower side. It's great served over whole-wheat pasta (cooked al dente) such as bows or penne - 1/2 cup cooked pasta per serving. Ingredients 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 4 tablespoons balsamic...

From Glycemic Index Split Pea Curry Soup. Curry adds an interesting twist on traditional split pea soup. Of course if you don't enjoy curry, just omit. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups dry yellow split peas 4 oz lean deli ham, chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 1 tablespoon curry...

Good luck Clarri! Hope the scales are kind to you. xx

Well I weighed in this morning and the scales are not very favourable! It looks like I am up 2lb. I really need to get back on track. Printing off week one from MFP today and going back to it. I haven't been tracking food either so need to get back to that.I think I have been eating too many...

Thanks IM, you are a great help on here! I eat Quinoa quite regularly instead of rice and actually had it with the mince and lentils last week. Delicious. I am going to revisit my food plan from my first week on the plan and follow that again next week as I had good food choices and a good loss...

Hi Ladies, thank you so much for the support. Who needs classes when you can get instant support on here! I've had a couple of better days but I still don't think I have undone the damage from the weekend, Monday and Tuesday. However I keep telling myself that this is a plan for life and you...

Made the mince and lentils the other night - they were delicious!!

Having a really bad week! I failed to get back on the straight and narrow after a particularly bad weekend. The worst of it is that I feel crap, therefore you would imagine I would manage to avoid all the foods that are making me bloated, lethargic and generally bad. I also haven’t exercised...

Hi Clarri, well done for spotting the problem and dealing with it! I had a bad weekend too but I am not going to beat myself up about it, I will just get back on track this week and go for it. Just curious as to what the letters and numbers in bold after your menu mean??

Porridge can give me a bit of heartburn but I don't remember it making me bloated but I will keep an eye on it the next time I eat it. I mentioned it to somebody else who loves the scones too and they don't think it is them either but they did point out it might be the peanut butter as peanuts...

Thanks Esellem - I'll add this to my menu plan for next week.

Well I avoided the oat scones yesterday and no bloating! Everything else was pretty much the same so maybe it's them. Having them for breakfast this morning so I'll see how I am later today after eating them - hope it's not them as I was so glad to have found an alternative to bread! Plan is a...

Moroccan Style Chicken - Patrick Holford I haven't tried this yet, but it is on my menu for next week! This is a warming, mildly spiced casserole with melt-in-the-mouth braised butternut squash. However, the spices impart health benefits as well as flavour. The cinnamon, for example, helps...

Nigella's Moonblush Tomatoes Moonblush (rather than sundried) Tomatoes These are delicious in salad, or with pasta and chicken... 500g (about 24) on-the-vine cherry or other baby tomatoes 2 teaspoons Maldon salt or 1 teaspoon table salt (I reduce this slightly) 1/4 teaspoon sugar (I use...

I know I've seen this posted somewhere on here before but I tried Neuro Trim the other day before going to my class. I knew I wouldn't be eating until later and I'm no good with hunger! Anyway, this worked really well for me. It definitely reduces the hunger but it is so full of artifical...

Good luck Yeye - I'm sure you'll do great on this plan! Post for lots of advice!

Baked Chicken Kiev Baked Chicken Kiev – Taken from Glycemic Gourmet (I haven't tried this but others might be interested) It's great with a green tossed salad and low-fat dressing. *Note: leftover chicken is great sliced up and rolled into a whole-wheat tortilla wrap for lunch the next day...

Food looks great! How do you do your mince and lentils? Glad you enjoyed the scones, will share any more "oat" recipes I get.

Thanks IM. Unfortunately I can't pin point it either. Not ttom, the veg soup is homemade and I have been having the same one for the last 2 days so I'm doubting it is that as there is nothing processed in it. The muesli bar is the carman muesli bar which I've had before and only had about 5 or 6...

Esellm, that's the same jam I used. The Pb and it together are lovely and it all feels a bit naughty but isn't really ;-). Hope they keep you full.

Well done! Doing fantastic - keep it up!

No problem Annie, I'll ask next class. Yesterday I stuck to the food exactly as I had planned and it was a good day snack wise. I also walked 4 miles and drank tons of water. But last night I was so bloated - my stomach was huge.... I can't figure out what during the day would have bloated...

Thanks everyone! Another couple of good days so far. Tuesday B: 2 egg omellette (unfortunately had no veg to add to it) L: cup of soup & chicken and bacon salad (tablespoon of sweet chilli sauce) D: Thai fish cakes (holfords recipe) with a green salad S: muesli bar, small oat scone, jelly...

Wow Molly, you were quick off the mark making them. I had a scone this morning with some peanut butter and jam (not too much of either) and it kept me full all morning. I had to force myself to have my mid morning snack....I agree with you in that they don't set off the cravings.

Wheat Free Scones (Oat Scones) 500g / 1/2kg Medium Porridge Oats 500ml Natural Yoghurt 2 Tablespns Olive Oil 2 Teaspoons Bread Soda ½ Teaspoon Salt 1. Mix porridge oats, salt, bread soda 2. Mix yoghurt and olive oil 3. Mix all...

Well done Lilacdragon and good luck - you can do it!!

Thought this might be useful for us to share our tips / ideas etc. These are some tips from the class I attend every week. Porridge: try to eat as often as possible in different forms (oat scones – I’ll post the recipe tonight or tomorrow). Eating porridge 3 times a week over a six week...

Thanks! I had a great weigh in. I was down another 3lb so that is fantastic:p. I haven’t felt at all deprived, have had some great foods and feel a lot more energetic than before. The only thing I find is that you have to be very organised and that can be difficult sometimes when you are home...

Well done! Keep it up, great to hear you are doing so well!

Weekend was okish...I was out Saturday night and had some drinks but I did try to make up for it by drinking loads of water and being good on the food front. Menu today: B:Berry & 1/2 banana smoothie (homemade) S: Carman Muesli Bar L: Chicken & Bacon Salad with vinagerette dressing S: Dark...

Good idea - I've done that!

Oat Bran Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup For one person: 1 1/2 tablespoons of oat bran 1 1/2 tablespoon of 0% fat yoghurt (or I use low fat natural yoghurt) 1 egg Beat all together and fry pancakes. The syrup I made from a tablespoon of golden syrup and a tablespoon of blue berries - not...

Well done Molly, you deserve it! Every time you see it give yourself a pat on the back!

Hi, it's really simple! Recipe below is for one person. 1 1/2 tablespoons of oat bran 1 1/2 tablespoon of 0% fat yoghurt (or I use low fat natural yoghurt) 1 egg Beat all together and fry pancakes. The syrup I made from a tablespoon of golden syrup and a tablespoon of blue berries - not...

These are excellent! Thanks Molly.

This week I've really tried to vary breakfasts - I've had smoothies, pancakes, omelletes. last week porridge, lots of different things.

I'll also post a recipe later for oat bran scones / bread which you might be able to persuade hubby to eat!

Hi, welcome on board. I haven't met anyone who has diabetes that has followed the GI/GL but I have read on so many websites etc that it is excellent for it. It is all about balancing blood sugar levels so it's sure to be good and you can have some fantastic "proper" food on it. There are...

Thank Molly, some good tips there! GL just allows you to have such lovely food - just had a prawn, mango (very small amount) and rocket salad! Delicious. I am slowly learning my trigger points - I don't think wheat likes me as much as I like it and when I have a blow out it can be difficult to...

Well yesterday was another good day although not all my choices were completely GI friendly (mango, rice noodles & 2 chocolate biscuits) but I did watch portions sizes so I'm confident I'm still on track. B: Oatbran pancakes with blueberry syrup and natural yoghurt L: Chicken satay skewers...

Hi Clarri, welcome to the boards! Congratulations on your loss, that is absolutely fantastic! There's a few of us on here from Ireland. I didn't realise Unislim was based on the GI principles - years ago when I did it, it was more like weight watchers and I didn't do well on it! I'm just...

Thanks everyone, I'm delighted to have done so well. It's been a good day today. I am tracking on myfitnesspal too which I think is helping me keep on track. GL is great but I do find it needs a lot planning but then all healthy eating ways really do. Chicken satay skewers with mango (I know...

Annie, hope you are doing better today.x

Hi, it's been a few days since I've managed to get on here. Things have been a bit hectic. Well I went for my Italian on Sat night and had a seafood starter and chicken pasta dish. It was delicious and it doesn't seem to have done me any harm as at my weigh in last night I was down nearly 4lb...

Hi Lilacdragon, it's not easy trying to lose weight and maintain a social life but it is only one slip up and you can get back on track! Think how far you have come already and you are only a tiny bit away from goal! Good luck!

Thank you IM - I will enjoy it and follow your advice! Have a nice weekend. Today's menu B: Scrambled egg & ham L: cup of butternut squash soup and small chicken salad D: brown rice, veg & chicken S: bar, yoghurt, apple Lots of water in advance of going out tomorrow night - I'll drink more...

I got them in Supervalu in Virginia, but I have yet to see them anywhere else. They are an Australian make and they are lovely and moist with very little sugar (from the list of ingredients). I'm sure some of the other supermarkets in the Republic must do them although I am heading to...

Good to hear you enjoyed yourself IM and can get back on track! Trying to do the same myself!

Wow Esellem, sounds like you are doing great! Enjoy yourself.

Congratulations Annie, that is wonderful news! All the very best for the coming months.

I don't know if anyone has tried the Carman's Classic Fruit Muesli Bars but they are lovely and say they are low GI and wheat free!

By the way IM, I've taken your suggestion and hung a pair of jeans on my wardrobe door. I've also taken my measurements and will check these on a weekly basis so hopefully I will see that dwindling!

Catching Up! I haven't been on here for a while as I fell off the wagon - spectacularly over Paddy's Day and the following weekend!! I don't tend to do things by half but I am back on track now. I have made very good food choices for the last 3 days and today is looking good again. I am also...

Day 4 Thanks IM. Had more energy this morning, I actually woke 1/2 an hour before my alarm went off - unheard of for me. Hopefully that continues. I know the walking also helps to give me more energy so I need to make sure to keep that up. The problem with me is I start everything highly...

Day 3 Thanks IM. I will keep the nutella as a treat every now and again rather than make it a habit. Yesterday went well although I didn't end up on my trampoline - this evening hopefully! Feeling tired and sluggish this morning but can't trace it back to any of the food I've eaten (it's...

Day 2 Diary Day 2: First day went ok, didn't find it difficult apart from obviously the pancakes but I allowed myself them and will move on today. Did well on the water, managed just over 2 ltrs so will match that today. B: porridge & hemp L: tuna salad, veg soup D: fish with quinoa and...

I don't know if I could be doing with making yoghurt - is it not difficult? Recipe for scones as below: 500g / 1/2 kg Medium Porridge Oats 500ml Natural Yoghurt 2 Tbls Olive Oil 2 Tsp Bread Soda 1/2 Tsp Salt 1. mix porridge oats, salt, bread soda 2. mix yoghurt and olive oil 3. mix all...

IM, I know - I have a tendency to overeat them (along with everything else)! I will be good and only carry my allocated amount for that day. I know Nutella is high in sugars but would a light scraping of it be ok on oatcakes for a snack?

Day 1 My food plan for today: B: Porridge, hemp seeds L: Tuna salad D: Pancakes (well it is Pancake Tuesday) S: fruit, nuts, oatcakes W: aim for 2 litres, I've been struggling lately E: 30 mins walk and 10 mins vibro plate Starting Weight (never to be seen again on a scales!!) 14:11:mad...

Great tips, thank you.

Thanks Molly I will look for them in Tesco!

Good morning, just an update. The group is as we thought, based on the same principles as GI/GL. The lady running it is a qualified chef and nutrionist and is lovely. She is full of energy, glowing skin and hair - a fantastic advertisement! So she recommends eating every 3 hours - 3 meals...

Hi, I think it's called Lighter Days...I'll post tomorrow and let you know.

Hi, can anyone recommend any bars (chocolate, muesli etc) that are suitable on the GL life? Thanks

There is a weight management clinic being held near my home and they address weight through Blood Sugar Levels - it sounds very much like low GI/GL. Has anyone else attended similar groups - I think I will go along tonight to find out a bit more about it.

Well done, and good luck. How do you manage eating out? I don't find many places are really GI/GL friendly but maybe that is me not looking properly or not being familiar enough with the rules/principles....

It is delicious. I think it might be limited to the area I live in (Cavan) as it is made by Cully's Bakery. Lovely and moist with a hint of sweetness.

One final question, I have pilates tomorrow evening after work which means I don't get home until after 8 tomorrow evening - a long time from lunch. What can I have for snacks to keep me going until then?

Thank you again IM. You are a mine of information! I always struggle with ideas - I will have the lentil stew with some cauliflower and brocolli tomorrow and the soup with a couple of rye crackers (never thought of them). I think I have some in the cupboard! Thanks again.

Thank you Irish Molly. I have Roasted Butternut Squash soup cooking as I type for tomorrow's lunch and the lentil stew on the cooker for tomorrow evening. I'm struggling with what to have with both of them to ensure I am full...I know from reading your posts IM that you are a big fan of quinoa...

Thank you, I'll do that.

Hi, just wondering if the following recipe from Nigella for Butternut & Sweet Potato would be GI friendly? 350g diced butternut squash and sweet potato from a packet 750ml hot chicken or vegetable stock 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground mace good grinding of pepper 4...

Hi, just starting out on my low GI diet. Can anyone tell me if the following are ok? I am trying to avoid dairy for medical reasons so searching for alternatives! Coconut Milk (I'm not a fan of soya milk and I believe rice milk is not GI friendly) Alpro Soya Dessert Spelt & Honey Bread...