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There is citric acid in diet coke but nit in coke zero.. Citric acid can kick people out if ketosis so I think zero is a safer bet

hey guys, thanks for your concern, i'm doing alright + been a little busy, but here to log the past few days eats.. :) 19/11/11 B-mackerel, avocado, slice of cheese (bizarre mix) L-none D- mince and cabbage w/ side of salad, topped cheese S- macadamia nuts, sf jelly 20/11/11 B-kippers and...

if you're at a calorie deficit you will lose weight, it doesn't matter where the calories come from, it's easy to get to a calorie deficit when eating low carb (as you're not battling with raging blood sugar levels) and easier when eating higher fat (the fat satisfies you, you eat less..)...

18/11/11 - today's been a cooking day, I made my very own sweet chilli sauce, and cooked up some mince that needed using up, portioned it out so I have some meals pre made for the next few days :D B-half an avocado w/ sweet chilli sauce (sounds bizarre but it was really nice!) + 25g seed and...

never tried halloumi, think i'll give it a go next week, hey Jo - just realised your diary name will have to change to " exante now atkins now exante " :P good luck!

that's a nightmare!! just shows what the sugar does to you though, hey slim :)

hey guys, i'm not too bad, not too great, going through a rough time, lots of work at uni + me and my boyfriend have just broke up so, trying to keep myself occupied with the work I have to do, struggling to focus though which is not good.. Eating has been pretty standard though, not even...

thanks alpaca + yes indeedy jim :) 15/11/11 B-2 scrambled eggs w/ smoked salmon, coffee + cream L- had breakfast quite late, will see if i'm hungry (sardine salad if I am!) D-cheesy steak + asparagus hope you're all having a good day :D

hey boggins, what taubes did you read :D?

you can up your fat intake with cheese (here and there, some are sensitive to it + it makes them stall, so it's something to watch out for, atkins recommends no more than a certain amount (2oz?) a day) + you can up fats by cooking in good oils, olive oil + coconut oil in particular, as well as...

helllllo, done a big shop yesterday so i'm well stocked on all things lean and green :D 13/11/11 B-cheese + tomato omelette (5 cherry toms) L- ham cheese roll up, 30g brazil nuts, 30g pork rinds D-salmon w/ tsp pesto + salad w/ home made mustard + chive dressing 14/11/11 B- bacon wrapped...

would you be willing and able to cook your own meals? or just take whatever is acceptable from the family meals (the meat and veg) + avoid the startch, (without offending) ? I would find it difficult if I didn't cook for myself, I'm a student and living away from home, but when I go back for...

hey beth, menu sounds tasty :)

nomnomnom spicy chicken salad w/ salsa + sour cream tuna + cauli cheese melt scrambled eggs + bacon failed sushi roll burgers n brocolli :) birthday mim I made for my house mate..!

good morning! or... good night now, haha 12/11/11 B- 2 scrambled egg, 2 rashers bacon, 15g brazil nuts L- mim + tsp phili, coffee+ cream D- bacon pesto, peppers + mushrooms w/ shiritaki noodles up too late, must get to bed now, think i'm heading to the gym tomorrow with a couple of my house...

brazil nuts are great, I had a few today for breakfast. I think it's important to watch intake of nuts though, 100g of brazil nuts are between 600-700 calories, this might be something to watch out for in case it stalls, fine every once in a while though i'm sure.. how's it going slim? :)

What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie? - New York Times that's another article on the issues you might find interesting if you have the time. Im not following the atkins plan, but I get a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fats, the more research I've done, the more I have realised the...

it's pretty easy to stick to under 20g of carbs, when you avoid all processed foods and eat naturally. (generally sticking to veg that grows above ground, fish, meats + natural fats - i.e using butters, cold pressed olive oils, coconut oil + avoiding seed or nut oils) It becomes second nature...

not planning on skipping meals, just trying to respond to my hunger, plus I was just too busy for lunch yesterday! but yeah, don't think it will happen to often guys :) 11/11/11 B- 2 stuffed mushrooms + a 2 egg omelet L-spicy chicken salad w/ a spoon of home made salsa + sour cream S- mim...

10/11/11 B- 2 egg omlette + 2 rasher bacon L- nada D- curried chicken thighs w/ loads of salad + then an oopsie roll w/ cream

hey jim, what kinda stuff you use your xanthan gum in? I have a big tub, but so far just used it to thicken stock for gravy..

09/11/11 B- oopsie roll w/ tsp almond butter, cheese triangle L-none D-2 chicken thighs, stuffed mushroom + 1/2 a yellow pepper + I tried a little bit of a choc MIM w/ cream cheese frosting.. yum! I made it for a (non-low-carbing) house mate's birthday, as it was so quick + easy to make, haha.

yeahhh will probably stick with xanthan gum in any case. And yeah haha - your profile picture had given it away. Wasn't sure if you knew it was me though, as I don't tend to use my name on minimins- so didn't know if it was awkward or not. :P But, yeah, hey marianne :) You becoming more...

yeah i think frying it could do the trick to dry it out if you have the time to wait for it to cool, I have some xanthan gum too, next time I try it i'll add a little to see, thanks SP. Not heard much about arrowroot, is it a similar thing?

+ beautifully presented michelle :D

it genuinely does taste like sushi, but the cauli-rice is too moist for the nori (seaweed) so it becomes difficult to cut + doesn't make for successful sushi rolls .. if you're missing the flavour though, I would suggest you just make it into a 'sushi salad' by mixing, veg + fish of choice, (I...

get back on track, avoid alcohol for a while + i'm sure you'll see results, this way of eating isn't a quick fix and you're not in a race to lose weight, you'll be vastly improving your health which is most important, not matter if it takes a little longer. You may want to have a browse of the...

yes, it's easiest to eat low carb if you avoid packaged and processed foods and eat "lean + green" :meat and veg, with plenty of natural fats (i.e real butter, cheese + olive + coconut oil) - natural foods are the way to go :) Try to avoid margarine, seed and vegetable oils if possible -...

tomorrows planned menu.. 08/11/11 B-2 egg cheese omelette, possibly with a rasher or 2 of bacon.. L-sushi log (can't cut it!) D-roasted chicken thigh + courgette fries or.. curried cauli rice perhaps.. not too sure yet!

chilli prawns Chilli chicken + prawns with a side of stir fried courgette noodles with brocolli green pesto bacon courgetti (might not look too appetizing, but trust me, it's delicious!!) beef red thai curry with shiritaki noodles a very typical breakfast bacon, cabbage...

07/11/11 B- smoked mackerel, coffee + cream L-my fantasic sushi roll/ sushi salad! s -few slices garlic sausage + a handful macadmia nuts D- 2 100% beef burgers + some roasted broccoli - all topped w/ cheese! all in all a yummy day :)

I didn't let that stop me! haha. Made it again in prep for tomorrows lunch as it was so delicious! Managed to roll it alright this time, but I haven't got a decent sharp knife (or technique) for cutting it so it'll be a sushi log :p

you would most likely see weight loss, but wouldn't see all the benefits that eating low carb can bring (ie. ketosis, reduced appetite, preserving muscle whilst burning fat) due to the inclusion of porridge, milk and fruit. If you do want to eat low carb, i'd be more inclined to suggest you cut...

very low carb would be 20g (see atkins induction phase) - this is most effective for quicker weight loss but anywhere up to 50g per day is low carb, hope this helps

looking good!

wow that is amazing, well done bear, so inspirational to hear about your success, glad you're enjoying the journey :)

hey claire well done, that's great news!

05/11/11 B-1/2 tin sardines,coffee w/ cream, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp almond butter L-bacon + cabbage, 15g pork rinds, 40g hummus D- nothing 06/11/11 B- mackerel + cabbage, coffee w/ cream ~tried 1 piece of my home made sushi, I was making for lunch tomorrow, simply because I...

yesterdays dinner was so yummy n easy to make just peel a courgette into strips for your spagetti, fry up sliced bacon + garlic, when it's cooked add the courgetti for a quick sautee, I added a few chopped cherry toms, this is optional though, you can add whatever you fancy, a couple tbsp of...

04/11/11 B- 2 rashers bacon, 1 scrambled egg, 1/2 avacado, cheese + chicken roll up, coffee + cream L- 1/2 can sardines on a cabbage leaf w/ sprinkle cheddar, another cheese + chicken roll up, 20g seed + nut mix D- planned to make some courgetti-spaghetti :p w/ bacon + pesto + ive...

hey, love this! do you wrap the asparagus in raw bacon and then grill them??

lmao diet kitty! I think monthly weigh ins help you see the full picture, so you don't get disheartened with lower losses per week.. + they're pretty discreet - print you off a receipt so no one else sees the shocking results haha! couldn't believe that I had a body fat% of over 39.. i'm...

yes I have taken my measurements + gotten weighed at boots (including body fat percentage) last week- I plan to go by the boots scale for monthly official weigh ins. Will also keep an eye on my measurements + weight on my home scales (that aren't too great) on a weekly basis just to make sure...

2/11/11 - B- 2 egg cheese omelette(2g carbs), 3 rashers bacon, coffee w/ cream(0.5g) (B- 2.5g) ~then I went out on a day trip (was out from 8am-9.30pm!) so I took a packed lunch L-cheese triangle(1g), pork crackling(0.5g) red thai curry salad (mixed a small portion of beef red thai...

that's awful to hear! I hope you're are coping okay shell, my thoughts are with you and your dad xx

finally managed to upload my pictures, so I thought I'd share with you a selection of the dishes I've been cooking up this past week! faux-fried-rice breakfast of champions ;) steak + courgette 'chips' another breakfast of champions w/ the ham egg cup I made :D chicken...

today's food was as follows B- coffee + cream 3 rashers Bacon, 2 egg, 2 cherry tom + cheese omelette, cheese triangle, 20g walnuts L- leftovers! small beef salad (lettuce, 2 cherry toms + 1/2 a green bell pepper) tsp hummus, tsp tahini w/ 2 slice edam + few slices wafer thin chicken...

hi Jim, :) hope you're well

thanks for your kind words, I hope you're right! I think it wasn't stress so much as a fascination with all the new foods I had never tried, combined with a new attitude towards food in general - that meant I was snacking on lots of different things rather than having meals, working on it...

oo thanks for the heads up on the cookies + cream, have you tried any other flavours? Also let me know what you make of the ham cup, I did enjoy mine but badly over cooked it, so if you like it runny, i'd say check up on it after 8 mins instead of 12, see what it's like from there :)

today was an improvement, barely snacked at all, think you're right alpaca, looks like you didn't finish your post though :s ? B- smoked salmon + a 2 egg cheese omelette, tsp green pesto, coffee with cream L- chicken salad (crunchy mixed lettuce, half green pepper + 2 cherry toms) with a...

I really hope I am not over eating lately, seem to be having the munchies Saturdays food was- B/L- left overs. 1 roast chicken thigh, small portion of faux-fried-rice D-stuffed peppers with beef mince bolognese, topped with cheese w/ a side of roasted cauliflower and brocolli...

hey guys, yesterday was another exciting day as I decided to try yet some more new things.. nuts! don't know if I will regret that later. back in the day I had a bizarre phobia of nuts + they just did not appeal to me, avoided them like the plague. But yesterday I tried walnuts.. ended up eating...

i hear you! eating atkins-style after 6 months without food is a real blessing, my taste buds have been cleansed n renewed so the food tastes extr good , it's so satisfying haha :D

okay guyz it's official! I love eggs! :8855: well, so far i've had scrambled + a tiny taste of omelette which are great! still have to try fried, poached, hard boiled.. any others??

Yup, finished my day yesterday w/ a delicious tuna + mozzarella cabbage wrap, yummy! oo + a little home made pud 3 tsp cream cheese, slightly softened in the microwave a little sweetner of choice (I used stevia drops) 1/2 tsp cocoa - all mixed up in a cup.. creamy, deliciousness mmmmmm so...

thanks guys, so todays been a busy day, had to go to a seminar at uni which took up most of the day, but then I decided to go to boots and check the scales (to mark the 1st day on my journey) my weight on their scales was 13stone 4lbs, and my body fat.... 39.4% :eek: I dread to think of what...

i've not tried either brown or golden yet, so can't give you my opinion, but most people online seem to say golden is a milder taste..

it stalls some, but not others, you'll have to try it, hope for the best and see if it effects you. if i remember correctly you're quite new to atkins so perhaps wait a couple of weeks so you can figure out what your average losses seem to be, to compare :)

today was another lipotrim/lchf mixer - I enjoyed it though! B- lipotrim L- 1 chicken thigh with broccoli cooked up with garlic + butter D- 1 + a half roasted chicken thigh w/ cheese on top w/spinach, red pepper and a little broccoli sauteed in butter S- garlic sausage, 1 tsp phili I...

hey SD, 90s hiphop - I lovvvvvvveee 80s n 90s hiphop! decided to check them out on youtube, they seem awesome, glad you enjoyed the gig. glad to hear you're back on the wagon, menu sounds lovely :)x

hope you've had a great day and a nice lunch out di, where did you go? What're your top tips when dining out on atkins? anyone? menu sounds great btw :)

glad you've had a relaxing day, food sounds great michelle :)

yes you can have mims on induction.. I bought some flaxseed meal from asda for a reasonable price (although I think it has american nutritional labelling as the carbs seem too high, think the fibre hasn't be subtracted - but that's the risk I will be running!) You can also buy them whole and...

so started eating earlier than expected, quite accidently. I never ever broken my lipotrim diet since I started but I had my lipotrim at 7am, was out since 8 this morning, and it was getting to 5pm and seen as I was hungry and planning on eating on wednesday anyway I decided to go ahead and buy...

that's totally something to be proud of - especially good to here you're head's back in the right place, well done! :D

I got this one from amazon, Nutrisport Whey Protein Isolate 1kg: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Leisure the straberry was 17.99 when I got it the other day, looks like they've put the price up a little bit, ooo cheeky. I read in the reviews that it's pretty low cal and 2.4g carb pers 40g serving, so...

perhaps something floury could have helped, some milled flax seed or almond flour? this recipe has good reviews, not tried it yet though Low-Carb Almond Meal Pancakes - Pancake Recipe with Almond Meal or Almond Flour

thanks katie, roll on thursday!! gonna get my induction at the gym and buy some trainers this week so I can start working out again! :character00116: (which I haven't really felt like doing on lipotrim, always getting light headed when I push myself physically :( can't wait to have some more...

you're always blowing me away with your delicious looking food porn :p ! haha

you can check out other protein powders at health food stores like holland and barrett too, I don't think most supermarkets tend to stock them :)

you can buy atkins shakes from boots, but I just bought some protein isolate powder 1kg, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nutrisport-Protein-Isolate-Chocolate-1000g/dp/B0013G8OMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319310625&sr=8-1 protein powders can be expensive, but this ones cal count is low and carb count...

is that white vinegar or malt? also do you know rough quantities?

sounds amazing, can't wait to try it - thank you!!

okay! I have decided to do it, I have just ordered some low carb, low cal whey protein isolate powder and I will make these up with some cream and water or some unsweetened almond, soy or coconut milk I think! I am going to use these to help me transition to real food for a week or so from next...

I think this is why I am struggling, I just can't decide. I don't think lipotrim and eating atkins style are compatible or interchangeable - the lipotrim shakes are fairly high in carb, but low in cals, which puts me into ketosis... and low carb also puts you into ketosis, but for...

hey guys, some of you may recognise my username, long time lurker of your atkins diaries, firstly I want to thank each and everyone of you! It was browsing the other forums on minimins, checking out various diets that got me interested in low carb. I decided to order the atkins book, read it all...

yes, fantastic, so happy it's working for you - it truly is the healthiest option for both weight loss and maintenance in my opion. Thanks for your answers :)

hi triage, I was wondering, what made you decide to switch? + when you transitioned from exante to atkins, did you eat any differently inbetween? do exante advise you to do a 'refeed' like lipotrim do? or did you just go straight from the shakes to atkins meals immediately? sorry for all the...

remember, excess protein is converted to glucose and this can take you out of ketosis. I would up fats and stick to moderate protein personally, but of course, whatever works for you!

i dont know! it's sad! I will have to update you when I try them for the first time, I am excited :)

congrats for maintaining for so long,you must be so happy! I too definitely think it's important that everyone find their individual plans that work for them. I don't think anyone should take what I (or anyone else) says as fact, of course not! I think everyone should look up all the info on...

before lipotrim, many of us have tried, and stuggled to adhere to low fat diets. Fat satiates hunger, helping you control your appetite - take the fat out of food, there's no flavour so food companies fill these so called 'healthy' options with sugar! when you're eating low fat, you're likely...

how rude, and to be honest, just plain dumb - what do they think happens to the liquid in your body..? it just evaporates because it came with some peppermint.... riiiiiiiiiiight. caffeine a a diuretic, meaning it makes you pee more, so I can perhaps understand why they might tell us not to...

how was weigh in?

I have never ever tried eggs at all (unless they've been baked in a cake.. o dear!) - so I am really looking forward to trying them when I start eating low carb - I BETTER like them or else haha!

you're not kidding when you say crispy haha!! :p

some cheese .. a large creamy coffee.. I don't think the other options will be sugar free I am afraid! :(

thank you! :)

down 3lbs this week, yayyy, pleased with that so have decided not to rush into refeed quite yet

it's quite funny that lipotrim say it doesn't count, cause your body doesn't process liquids in that way surely - i would drink your 2-4L of water but be cautious of drinking too much tea or coffee on top on 4l of water, plus on top of whatever you add to shakes, if you're exceeding 6-8+L of...

thanks for your response! yeah I would definately follow the lipotrim 'refeed' week to ween myself back onto food - but instead of reintroducing carbs in the form of potatoes n bread on day 3 I think I would up the fat instead. I am going for my WI @ the pharmacy tomorrow, the results will...

excellent menus :) how was your meal, what did you have?

been on lipotrim the past 6 months and bizzarrely my weight loss is slowing down dramatically (to just around 1lb a week, despite never ever cheating!!) I wonder if it's advisable to lose the remainder of the weight I want to lose with an atkins-esque eating plan instead, so I can learn good...

i havent tried this, but could you make up a stock cube, add fat drippings from a roast and some xanthan gum to thicken it as it boils.. ?

hmm, I am pretty confused by those figures but on the livestrong website I found this: Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Tbsp, (9g) Amount per Serving Calories 30 Calories from Fat 0.0 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 10mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%...

nope, not on any medications, + I will avoid taking ibuprofen if i'm ever in pain as I realised there is a sweet coating, which I assumed was sugar.. found this on ketostix - "There are a number of problems with Ketostix not the least of which is that urinary ketone concentration is at...

no, not been exercising so much lately, just moderately active, walking around and stuff.. as for my clothes, it's hard to tell, should start taking measurements I guess.. And yeah, if I weigh myself that's when I do it, but i'm avoiding any scale hopping as it's just disappointing :(...

the helpline is useful but i wish i had my own personal lipotrim guru who knew the precise reason! I tried a ketostick the other day to and there was no change in the colour, so perhaps I am not in ketosis (although, I've been reading that these are not always accurate indicators as they can...

in your teas, coffees n shakes? if so, how many n what brand(s)?? just curious

you'll be taken out of ketosis, and gain water weight, (which you would then have to lose again, before burning any more fat once back on tfr) I wouldn't bother myself, not worth spending money on lipotrim if you're not gonna do it 100%, but it's up to you at the end of the day

sorry if this answer is TMI, but, I mean it's not the smoothest operation, but I am going about 3, maybe 4 times a week, and it has always been that way since I started so no notable differences

my losses have been super low lately 0.5lb-1.5lb per week .. I have been 100% the whole time I have been on lipotrim, no food has passed my lips in 6 months now, but my weight loss is slowing down drastically. I called up the helpline to let them know, as in the past month I have only lost...

woohoo! great news, congrats on the trousers getting loose!

hey small spoon, your menus are looking pretty good, but you might want to up the green leafy veg, also, depends on what type of exercise dvd you want, I like this one Leslie Sansone - Two Mile Walk [DVD]: Amazon.co.uk: Leslie Sansone: Film & TV as it's not too intense but gets the heart...

ah well, the shakes have aspartame in anyway, so even using stevia we'd still be having those chemicals too, definately going to invest in some for post lipotrim though, thanks for asking :)

hey guys, since starting lipotrim my periods have stopped, had a few erratic periods in the first month and a half, but since then.. nothing.. anyone elses periods stopped?

hey, UK labelling means you do NOT subtract fibre! you are in the UK right? oops! good luck w/ atkins/ low carb eating anyway :)

it's water weight- plain and simple.. It would be near impossible to gain 7 lbs of fat in just 10 days, and as for your worries about reintroducing foods, well, that's why on refeed you have to reintroduce carbs gradually. Good luck getting back on the wagon, i'm sure those lbs will drop off as...

I think perhaps you might see better results increasing fat intake (and in turn lowering protein).. Although dr atkins kept it open ended and didn't advise on protein to fat ratio, I've been reading up and lots advise that the calories in a low carb (macro-nutrient) breakdown should look...

I have a question about oopsies, do they have a texture at all like the pastry used for eclairs, would they make good eclair substitutes if you made them into sweet logs, filled with cream and topped with melted dark choc?

hey how about switching to exante, that way you can buy a whole months worth at a time..

wow! so happy for you, I was ecstatic when I was no longer obese n just plain old overweight, you must me over the moon, well done!!!!

thought anyone who is struggling or seeming to have stalls might be interested in this article explaining why they happen and why the whoosh occurs... Of Whooshes and Squishy Fat | BodyRecomposition - The Home of Lyle McDonald

you may well lose weight but if you want to follow the lipotrim weightloss via maintenance plan then they suggest you have a low carb meal, and sweet pots are a starchy veg that should be avoided on the plan as they are relatively carby ( Calories in Sweet Potatoes ) compared to other veg, you...

great post girly! are you currently maintaining and not losing? just curious, what is a typical day food and nutrient wise now, has it changed much since your diet when losing the weight? well done for all your achievements with atkins, you should be so so proud of yourself :)

+ this may be of interest too Are Triglycerides Always Bad? - Dr. Weil

+ what were you LDL/HDL levels?

IMO (plus looking at the scientific evidence, or lack there of) the saturated fats linking to heart disease is a myth Have your triglycerides increased since pre atkins or is this your first test? I would def eat more omega 3, from fatty fish n flax seed oils for example - but perhaps not...

no, unfortunately not, well not YET! I am on a total food replacement diet at the moment, as it causes me to be in ketosis and shed weight rapidly (which, when I begun the diet, is what I felt I needed - I had no knowledge or interest in nutrition at the time I started, just felt overwhelmed...

Hey I found some really great videos and articles I thought you atkineers and low carbers may be interested to see :) The Food Revolution - AHS 2011 - YouTube The Battle of the Diets: Is Anyone Winning (At Losing?) - YouTube Why You Got Fat - YouTube Big Fat Lies - YouTube It...

yes, shiritaki noodles are noodles derived from the konjac root, or so I believe. if you're unsure you should ask someone at the supermarket if those noodles are also shiritaki noodles, reading the nutritional info should also give you a good idea (very low cal, fat, carbs)

hmm that really is a tough one as at the end of the day it is only you who can truly control the food you eat, and as such, you have to feel in control. Perhaps ask yourself it an emotional trigger that leaves you feel you can't cope when faced with making choices on foods, or is it, perhaps...

interesting article to add if anyone cares to read it It Really Has Been A Big Fat Lie: An Interview With Gary Taubes on Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Carbohydrates | Primer

yes! day 4-5.. 6 MAX you should begin to notice reduced hunger as you enter ketosis. I rarely rarely ever get hungry and I pretty much have no appetite for food anymore. That is the beauty of this diet, after the first few days, if you stick with it 100%, it's the easiest diet to follow in the...

every month or so I like to try on near enough all the items in my wardrobe to see which ones are getting too big and which ones I can now fit/squeeze in to! got some shorts that are way baggy on my waist, they were a snug fit 4 years ago :D well done on your weight loss so far, keep at it...

yes! black coffee and tea without milk (leaf teas only, no fruit, berry or flower teas) other than regular tea some other teas you can have are peppermint, yellow tea, red tea, green tea, white tea, nettle, raspberry LEAF tea.. possibly quite a few more I have forgotten :)

Hi quak, hope you don't mind me butting in on your diary to ask for some advice but here goes - I notice you lost the bulk of your weight on exante (congrats btw, you look amazing, incredible!!! :) ) Now you eat Atkins style and I am wondering how you made the transition from VLCD? I plan on...

You sound really focussed and motivated and your menu sounds delicious :drool: ! Good luck on your weight loss journey, you're gonna do fab I'm sure! :D

We are allowed tablet sweetener but NOT the pourable stuff- though I agree with the above poster, I am trying to cut back my sweetner intake myself (though pre lipo I had a shocking 5 :| sweeteners, down to 1 or 2 in tea + coffee), I think this can be difficult to shake the sweet tooth when our...

Thanks for your replies guys! I need to cycle to get to and from work but as luck would have it I am only in 3 times this week I think so I will see if the reduction in exercise makes a difference, and if not the week after I will resort to getting the bus (which would be a great shame as I do...

mmmmmmmmmmmmm HUMMOUS! :drool: looks like you're doing really well, must be odd to eat again!

That's great, may I ask, what is your typical day to day food intake like now?? :) how does hypno work, did she give you the guidelines on what to eat when you were doing it or not?

So last week I lost just over 1lb, this week 1.5lb.. despite the fact I am, and always have been 100% since starting the diet, drinking the usual 2.5-4L of water daily and it's not my totm. (haven't had a period for a couple of months infact, but NO I am not preggers :eek:!!) now I am still...

I have a jaw line n cheek bones now haha! N only 1 chin, yipee!

Oops realise there isn't one in this section, thought this was the Atkins section .. Do post the recipe for us anyway please

Oo do post the recipe in the recipe thread for us :)

Ooops FOUND it!! Haha sorry, I'm so dozy

Hey you should start a refeed diary - I love hearing about the delicious *healthy* food I will be eating myself in the distant future! :) best of luck with refeed deezer!

guess you'd have to ring lipotrim helpline for the official answer but I really can't see it making a difference so long as you're sticking to the food suggested on the lipotrim refeed sheet for that breakfast meal instead

aw you're too sweet! no problem, was no trouble :) Are you on any particular diet plan at the moment anna?

good luck! I look forward to reading your diary :)

the articles on this page might be of interest to you Vegetarian Low Carb Resources - Tips for Vegetarians on Atkins, South Beach, or other Low Carb Diets

you're welcome but remember i'm no expert! I think anyone interested should obviously have a look at the videos, do some more research into low carb, but also maybe research a few other nutritional approaches to decide what they feel is best for them :)

Why You Got Fat - YouTube here's an easy to understand video explaining how the body processes carbs.. and a couple more clips from that same movie called FAT HEAD .. Big Fat Lies - YouTube Diets & Hunger - YouTube Sugar and Starch - YouTube and an article about saturated fats...

I read dr Atkins new diet revolution and after doing this diet, taking a low carb approach to a long term eating plan just makes sense. I suggest people read it or books by Gary Taubes. It's the carbs which often make people feel constantly hungry, and which convert to sugar, which when left...

I've been doing a lot of research on diets and nutrition to help me post lipotrim and I think the major problem for me personally is the carbs.

Hehehe the caps made me chuckle

Laksa * haha

I honestly haven't heard of laska, so not a clue what it tastes or looks like but it sounds yummy! I look forward to trying it!

Wow that's a fantastic weight loss, sorry to geg in - feel like an outsider / lurker on these diaries as I'm currently on a tfr, I just love the sound of everyone's menus and hope to use Atkins myself to maintain in the future!

This looks delish! Can't wait to try it post lipotrim ;) haha

I'm on lipotrim (just lurking about the exante threads haha) but the diet has certainly effected my periods!! The first time I was due it went all as expected, then BAM! A week later I was on again for a whole THREE miserable weeks! I think I may have had a couple unexpected periods that have...

Yep not allowed on tfr lipotrim! if it's a concern about bad breath just keep the water coming, brush your tongue n you can buy the nuphar lipotrim recommended breath strips if you like (though, personally I am not a fan, taste of stale mint to me!) :)

not sure how many days but roughly 4 n a half months (started 11th april) n I've lost 5 stone 4 lbs :)

Plus fattier mince makes for better burgers!

Have you thought about baking your own low carb cake to minimise the damage yet still have yourself a birthday treat?

Hey I would advise you watch the DVD, it's kinda cheesy n low budget but explains everything, the process n science behind it really well. Should be available at your local lipotrim pharmacy :)

Yea don't get yourself down about it - you realise it was a mistake n now you can move on. Getting those carbs will no doubt have you craving for more but stay strong! You may also want to exercise within the next 24 hours so you can empty the glycogen n water weight the excess carbs will have...

May I ask what it was that you think made you regain the weight n what you would advise to do differently??

Hey welcome back n good luck on your lipotrim journey this time round :)

Hey how're you getting on? What's your diet been like post lipotrim?

The first few weeks I found I became very fatigued very quickly (quicker than I would have prelipotrim) so I didn't keep at it for a long while, however this week I've been doing different workouts at home (yoga, pilates, belly dancing and walk-aerobics) this time round I am finding exercise so...

That's great! I started exercising this week too, feel great n full of energy! I really don't want to go to the effort of losing half my body weight to put it on again so alls I seem to think about is planning my maintainence n general lifestyle post lipotrim - I think that is the real test, but...

would like to try it but I would be concerned that it might degrade the vitamins n nutrients, anyone any idea??

don't be disheartened! you're probably retaining water, I had a couple weeks early on were I lost like 1lbs, 2lbs followed by 6lbs and 5lb losses, keep at it and good luck on next weeks loss! tell us how you get on :D

hey guys, i'm currently on lipotrim and I'm finding it great, I am planning on keeping at it until I reach my goal (or near enough) however, lately my mind had turned to maintaining my weight loss and the life style choices I am going to make post-lipotrim.. (as I see lipotrim-returners often...

4 stone in 3 months! :), lost 20lbs the first month.. so long as you keep to the program, 100% lipotrim shakes + plenty of water, the lbs will drop off you ! good luck on your weight loss journey!

hey guys I am on another VLCD, lipotrim, and have been thinking about maintenance a lot lately, I want to switch to an atkins-esque low carb diet for life to maintain - what would your advice be?

hah my last supper was rubbish, bowl of rice krispies, haha! but i was just dying to start it, was worried if i pigged out i'd just have even more to lose!

to be honest that does pretty much sound very similar to the diet I want to adopt as I come off liptorim, I want to cut back on carbs a lot and eliminate white carbs all together (for the most part). For the same reasons you've mentioned, help control appetite and hunger levels. I'd rather not...

wow molly that's great, would you mind explaining a little more about gi/gl principles to me?

been thinking about this a lot lately, as If I do shift all the weight I want and reach my goal, I will be almost half the weight I was originally and I aint planning on putting it back on haha!! I was hoping low carb, calorie counting and portion control, will help me keep in check.. I also...

hey, have you asked lipotim helpline if fybogel is okay cause I don't think it is allowed as the flavouring will likely contain citrates which risk you being taken out of ketosis I imagine - though I could be wrong

5lbs is a great loss, wouldn't be upset.. think about it, 2lbs away from half a stone.. in just a week - it's pretty incredible when you put it into perspective! 3-4lbs is the average loss for women per week and that in itself is incredible, so don't be disappointed if you do happen to lose a...

I buy sainsbury's own brand white tea, you just brew it for a couple mins and it's light and crisp. White tea is just a leaf tea, so it's okay to drink on lipotrim.. White tea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

yeah gem,know what you mean, I nearly cried @ my 1.5lb weight loss at the time, I was thinking just that- I could be eating food and losing the same amount! but at the end of the day, lipotrim gives superb losses, I had to remind myself if I was on another diet 1.5-2lb would be a high loss...

hey clair, I have lost 55lb - 3 stone 13lbs so far, a pesky lb away from 4 stone! hehe, are you new to lipo or been on a while?? and thanks gem! yeah there was a stage about 4 weeks in, I only lost 1.5lb, followed by 6lb, followed by 2lb, followed by 6lb - it was because lipotrim sent my...

been on lipotrim for 3 months.. or 94 days haha!! I have found it amazing, the first few days are tough, hunger wise, and the psychological cravings for food would still occur the first few weeks - but once you get through them this diet is a god send! never ever hungry, I never think about food...

aw, keep going, it is all worth it! as for your dizziness, make sure you're drinking enough water, don't stand up too quickly and you'll be fine! It gets so much easier, especially after first weigh in! let us know how you've done, sure you've lost loads, goooood luck!!

93 honks - 100% since I started!! :D

wouldn't think it'd be advisable, as on the zotrim website it lists ingredients Zotrim Ingredients; Yerba Mate, Damiana and Guarana damiana is a flower and the guarana looks like a berry... best calling up the lipotrim helpline for an official answer. I think as far as your energy levels go...

congratulations! hey let us know how you get on on refeed! good luck :) also, I was wondering to you guys who're going on refeed soon, or who have already done a refeed - did your pharmacist insist on it when you were nearing a BMI of 25? or where you allowed to loose any more weight on TFR...

hey, i'm not sure on earl grey, don't think it's allowed as it contains oil from orange rind - and fruit teas are not allowed... anyone else know? I love my peppermint tea, nettle tea, green tea and white tea!! + my espressos! mm

oh and those 3 weeks i was on I seen lower losses, followed by big losses the weeks after.. most probably retaining water, and then losing the water + losing extra weight. so again, I wouldn't worry if you see a lower loss than expected when you're on, you'll make it up the next week I bet

my period is up the wall! I come on every now and then for a day,maybe a few days, at one point I was on for 3 weeks straight :| - my period just comes whenever it likes for however long it fancies it seems, not ideal but i told my pharmacist, and she said that as with lipotrim you're not...

i notice that now i reach the point when i just can't go on exercising, much more quickly than I used to do before lipotrim. like munch says, listen to your body, don't push it too hard

before lipotrim I had never really had any more than a 2nd thought about my weight, wasn't health conscious and didn't have many confidence issues, however in April my nana got ill - she's a smoker and had a terrible diet and it got me thinking about my own health. I started lipotrim there and...

I have these all the time - feel terribly guilty when I do, wake up in sweats n everything! except this one time I realized I was dreaming so took advantage of enjoying KFC chicken! haaaha! (do they call that a lucid dream?)

basically my weight losses were looking great, 3-4 lbs a week as expected.. then one week, I only lost 1.5 lbs, I was abit puzzled as to why - as I have never cheated, drink plenty of water.. the next week I started taking fibreclear too and lost 6lbs in one week, only to be followed the next...

has anyone else's periods changed since starting lipotrim? I don't know if it's directly related but since starting the diet I have had 3 periods in the space of a month a half, had one the first week I started - which was as normal, however 2 weeks later I came on again, much lighter than...

hey ginagee, I agree with you.. I take any opportunity to cook for my family and boyfriend now! haha I love it, don't feel tempted by it, it just satisfies me to put together healthy, well balanced meals! I also love to watch them eat it........ Kinda weird actually:giggle:. When i'm craving bad...

if you have fat to burn off this shouldn't happen unless you're undertaking vigorous cardio exercise - doing the lipotrim TFR (total food replacement) programme will put you into ketosis - where fat is used for energy, not muscle. (as far as i'm informed by the lipotrim dvd and pharmacy...

on the dvd it says, no flower, fruit or berry teas, only leaf.. sorry if this is abit dim of me, but what is Earl Grey classified as? and what is silver needle? never actually had it before so have no idea and wanna make sure..

When I watched the dvd it claimed that sometimes lipotrim clenses the palette and has the same effect as switching from full fat to skimmed milk. (ie. you can't go back, it tastes really fatty and gross) I was wondering if anyone's had any experiences of this after the diet finished and...

am I the only one who can't stand the breath strips? taste really horrid I think (although, admittedly, better than the taste of my death breath) I like to drink peppermint tea when I taste the stench coming on, haha, and I always take listerine with me!

omg, so glad I'm not the only one with the food dreams/nightmares!! I have them practically every night n they feel so real, I always feel so guilty! But also kinda relieved when I wake up and realize I haven't cheated!

thanks for all your help! I will take it in a lipotrim bag with a note, in my hand luggage I guess. Feel much calmer now :)

I have a feeling I wouldn't like them, but my pharmacy don't stock them anyway:confused:

basically in a couple of months I will be going on a long weekend to Paris with this group I volunteer with, and I do not want to give up lipotrim for that time. I was wondering - can you take the powders with you in your luggage?? Has anyone done this before? I'm afraid the airport...

obviously I'm fairly new - only in my 3rd week, but I honestly couldn't dream of picking!! what a waste of money, I'd be scared it'd spiral out of control plus I think i'd feel so awful after - or during even that I wouldn't ever want to. However, that's not to say the temptation isn't there...

that is awful! so sorry to hear, I guess you'll have to eat very very sensibly until and look for another chemist if possible!!

hey guys, :D I'm a newbie to lipotrim, just starting my 3rd week now and wondering if anyone has any lipotrim tips? specifically, I am wondering - in the weeks you lose slightly more or less weight, has there been any difference in your behavior? i.e more or less exercise, more or less...