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Hi Susie. Wow flat looks great. Alot that an imagination like yours can do to make it even greater. My head has been in overdrive with all the planning for my new place. I've decided to take it one room at a time. Can't wait to move and get into the country lifestyle. Have a smashing day x

Hi ML. Wow you have been so busy in the kitchen! Fantastic ideas you have had there thanks fir sharing. I'm loving the biccies and the choccies... Taking the low carb experience to a whole new level. Have a great day.

Hey all. Just popping in after recovering from more nights. I have been doing so many over the last few months and I can really feel the toll it's taking on my body and mind. Been struggling on with low carb, sticking to wheat free and as low as I can go but some days still get the better of...

1cup sainsburys crunchy peanut butter. 1cup splenda 1egg 1tsp vanilla extract Mix well and roll into small balls. Place on baking tray with parchment. Press down with fork and bake for 12 mins on gm4. Cool and eat. Their a little crumbly and soft but they hit the spot.

My first attempt at low carb sugar free peanut butter cookies. Not bad at all. I'm limiting myself to two a day. That's around 5carbs in total.

Hi ML. It's really straight forward. It's has 3 settings: Low Med and High. You can use any setting for the food you will be cooking depending on how much time you want to cook for. I wish I'd discovered it sooner. Stubbs I bought a slow cooking recipe book on amazon for £3. It's full of great...

Hello all and welcome Stubbsey. I've been struggling a bit with getting back on top of the diet but am happy to report that the foot has been firmly put down again from today. I bought a slow cooker (purely for convenience on shifts) and today I made the best pork chops I've ever had. I'm...

Hello, Nic. I'm not quite back yet. I start on Monday. Being sensible but holiday mood is making my resistance weak. Susie we've decided on Tonbridge. It's between Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. We found a lovely little house and if all goes well we will be in by end of November. It's an old...

Hello girls. Sorry for disappearing a while. Been crazy at work, then holiday in Dubai, then came home on Monday and decided we're moving 51 miles away to Kent... Alot going on. Wow Nic many happy congratses and I hope your big day was everything you hoped for. Many happy years together for...

Have a smashing day Susie xxx

Get well soon ML.

This is terrible ML. I can't imagine how you must have lived. The fear alone would have killed me. On a different note I come from a very beautiful but scary place. In Johannesburg there's so many break-ins and and car jackings and murders and rapes that everyone lives in a self made prison...

Oh dear Di. I hope your tum gets better soon. I feel for you as you've been doing so well and you've come so far. Fingers crossed it will sort itself out soon for you. I'm rubbish with comps to but in your case they were totally deserved. You are one hellova gorgeous lady. But we don't even...

Hello Ladies. A quick catch up before I disapear into the ethos again. Lots going on, work last week was HECTIC. I'm off for a couple of days before nights Wed/Thurs and then one week before our 10 nights in Dubai. We are doing the front and back gardens today. All the rain has turned it into a...

Enjoy your holiday Katie.

Hello Val, hope alls well with the Juddding, sending you some sunshine this week. xxx

Hello Di, you look so beautiful in that pic.

Hi Suze, this looks great. Thanks for sharing! I'll definitely do more investigation into it. I feel like a boob for being so late But Happy Birfdee to you! I hope you had a fantastic day. Still catching up on diaries so I'll be back here soon. I hope you and Orbs have a smashing week. Enjoy...

Hello Sandra. Hope you had a lovely weekend.

Something that's always worked for me is get some natural yogurt in the fridge till chilled then apply it. (although messy and should only be done when you are alone and not expecting any guests of course. ) I've done that for years. If I'm out I use the pill/cream duo. Hubs knows there's...

Hi ML. Glad you have released yourself from the Cornwall situation stress. Whatever makes you happy is the key. So much to do in England any day so you will find what suits you. Plenty of stately homes and castles our way to visit. And hopefully this weather will change to a proper summer...

Hey, Di. So much to catch up on. Hope you're unwelcome guest packs up and leaves soon. I suffer greatly with it to on antibiotics. That and any non-cotton knickers... If you have been given so few cals I don't want to know what mine days. MFP has me at 1600 cals for a loss of 2lbs a week...

Hi Katie. You are doing so well! Catching up on your diary had my head spinning with all the stuff you have going on. Good luck and remember to breathe. X

Menu for today is: Guacamole made with avo, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, black pepper. 2 x 100% beef burgers Grilled haloumi cheese Babybel Mince Courgettes Tuna Mayo Saucisson sec

We've been prepped to expect a daily influx of 800k - 1mil extra people on the Underground. That's on top of the 3-4mil we already have a day... The trains will run from 5am till 3am everyday. It will be a great test of our resources. All eyes on London.

Thanks Susie. It's so busy. And it's going to get a whole lot worse. I'm really glad I don't depend on the Underground for transport. I feel sorry for those who do. DOOM isn't really an acronym here. It's just what it is. DOOM. Like being trapped in a dark lonely place filled with misery and...

Hi Ladies. Sorry for the absence. Work has been really manic. Every station on the Underground are trying to get as much done as possible before the Olympics. My office is a nutthouse. Tomorrow is officially my last shift with the team from DOOM and I'm so happy. Just in time to before the...

Hey ML, we have those b12 booster shots in SA when we are ill with flu. I asked my gp here for one when I was very sick and he said well this is not SA, and he cannot just give boosters out freely..

My rabbit scratches... I still love the fuzzy little things though. Lol rabbit stew. I love rabbit stew!! Nan used to make it with the wild rabbits she caught on her farm. Back to a normal working week tomorrow which is a great welcome. Hope everyone is well and happy xxx

Hi Susie. Glad Orbs is feeling better. Enjoy your celebrations and look at it as a mini holiday. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate at the moment. Remember to breathe.

Hi Di. Lots of useful information there. I'm so happy that you're doing well.

Good luck with your holiday plans ML. I hope you get everything you need. May I suggest www.Booking.com its a website where you can book hotels for free and don't pay any cancellation charges up to until 24hrs before your planned stay. You only pay any fees when you leave the hotel on your check...

Hello girls. I'm still recovering from nights. Days fade into night etc. Took SD to Pets@Home to look around and I was scratched really badly by a rabbit she was holding. I now have two really deep gashes on my neck. Doubt they'll go away soon. Made family a huge tuna pasta alforno and...

Well done Val! You're doing great!

I love Surrey to but it nuff rain ALOT here. We might as well be living in Scotland.

Menu Ham stuffed with cream cheese 2 Red dog chilli frankies Pork chop Garlic mayo Broccoli Swede mash Evil scratchings Cheddar 2 tsps smoked chilli chutney Mug of alpro On my train back to work and it's a very different picture from my train ride home this morning... I missed out on...

Hi Ladies. Sorry if I don't respond. Nights sucking all the life out of me as usual.. One more to go. I hope the sun shines for you all today x

That's fantastic Susie!! I am so happy for you :D

Menu for today: Lamb leg steak Salad Smoked salmon stuffed with lemon & herb cream cheese Toulouse sossies Cauli mash Broccoli Ketosis I'd definitely starting early for me, my fingers are icicles and I can murder someone with this death breath. I hope I get that sorted before my dentist...

Thanks :) Beginning of August we go, it's going to be sweltering. The hotel we are staying at has a bathtub overlooking the beach, I might fill it up with ice and just stay in there for 10 days ;)

We live between West Byfleet and Woking, and we have an SA shop right next to the station here to ;) I pop in once or twice a year when I'm really in the mood for something different. Apparently a large community of us around here and I'm sure I'll find many haunting the local dive but tbh I'm...

Boscastle is a must ML. It's a stunning place with heaps of history. The witchcraft museum is really interesting. I've never been to Newquay. I'm sure you'll find an abundance of tea rooms and local independent art galleries, a few museums and quirky little curio shops. That's really the setting...

Thanks Di. More fool them because they're the ones losing out ;)

I didn't before Di but I'm going to do induction differently this time (the right way if there is such a thing) I STS alot last time and I'm sure it was down to being to blasè about the quantities. I'm trying to get the balance right so it all works for me. Let's see how that goes because I'm...

Thanks Susie. It's been a total nightmare working with people who don't think I'm worth the dirt on their shoes. The worst part is that I've been working for the company for twice as long as some of them. A lot of people just refuse to accept me because I'm a foreigner. That's all I'll ever be...

And we will be here x

I had to laugh at that Di. We are all f*cked up in one way or another. Thankfully we all have some sort of control over it now. ML I totally agree with you re paleo/primal. All that healthy eating can only be good for anyone.

All I can say is Cornwall is ok, even in the rain. We always get loads of rain when we go but somehow it doesn't matter. It's such a great place to unwind ML. You will enjoy it I'm sure.

Alpro cream is 1.6g per 100ml I don't use a lot of it (mainly a teaspoon in my mug of Soya or to make up fat when I'm low) I love the taste though. It's like concentrated soya milk. Thick and creamy. I just know that life will be so much easier from now on. I spend so much time at work and...

Hi Susie. Just popping in to say hello. ;)

Morning Sandra. You are really a star. All that hard work and determination is paying dividends. Good for you!! :D

Hello Di. I'm so glad you are feeling better. So lovely to have you back xxx

Lol! The bottom of the veg shelf in my fridge is a scary place... That's where all the lonely orphaned veg go to die and turn into soup. :(

Hello ladies. TT is back to 100% Atkins today. Yesterday was a purge day (to use up any extra cals and carbs I'd accumulated during my downfall days) so I stuck to mostly liquids and carb free fare. Today I have it all planned out. Menu: Beef burger 2 eggs scrambled with alpro cream...

HOOT to the pound lost!! May it stay away forever x

Hi Katie, no gain no pain ;) Thanks for the Higgs Boson link. I've read about it, I've watched the videos and I've even had someone explain it to me and I still don't understand WTF it is... But it sounds interesting... Have a great week x

Hello Nicola x glad you are well :D Another great shift!! Well done you!! Dinner was awesome, I did stray a bit but I'll make up for it this week. I had red and green Thai curry with rice (oops) and so much pims.... Too much pims... I think Mr Atkins would have had many many proposals if he...

I second that. Weather getting on my t*ts! Have a good week Val x

Sorry to hear you're still unwell Di. Take it one day at a time. Get well soon xxx

Hi ML, Evil pork cracklings! Soooo good though... Poor Murray , he played well yesterday, I think he's probably nursing a few bruises today from all that falling around. I hope you are feeling better today and sending you good vibes for the week. ~ ~ ~ Fingers crossed your new injections help x

Well done Susie. You are on the right track. I had way to much pims yesterday, my SIL persuaded me it was the proper way to watch Wimbledon... Pretty sure that's going to throw my induction out the window. I'm having something similar to a DD to kick my body back in to action. Have a fabulous...

Happy Sunday all. :D Dinner at MIL today. She usually does a huge roast dinner but I think she's going the Cookfood way today. I've put my low carb gluten free dietary requirements in so lets hope for the best. Weekend so far has been fine apart from the rain. We went to the music festival in...

Me three. I hope shes ok. So much happening in her life right now.

Get well soon sweetness xxx

Thanks for the suggestion. Currently battling toilet issues again... Pretty sure there's something not right with my digestive system (apart from celiac and ibs). If I ate anymore veg and fibre I'd be covered in fur, sleeping in a hutch in the garden. Is it just me or has Pseudgirl vanished...

Sounds like you've got a great time ahead. Doing nowt is something I specialise in so we can share the laziest woman in the world accolade. I firmly believe that every woman should have great gynae and an even greater chiropodist that she can trust. I don't get my feet out for just anyone...

Not at all. If I didn't feel so crap from overeating (which I know I would do on my UD) I would totally give it a go. I think its a great way of living if you can do it correctly and in moderation. I need to reset my body first before I take on anything new and Atkins does that for me. The...

No idea what's going on with my pages. There seems to be a defective in the depot... I am feeling pants today. Bloated, tired and heavy indigestion. But mentally I feel great and that's all that matters. ;) We have my step daughter here the weekend and it's great fun to catch up with...

Holiday is a holiday. You do as you feel and get back into routine when you get back. If the science behind JUDDD is correct you shouldn't gain any weight on a holiday anyway. (unless you really go for it) Yes I was so nosey I bought the book...

Hi Sandra. Wouldn't want you anywhere else. I second what Jo said. Sounds a lot like Atkins maintenance so you're in the right place ;)

Hi Susie. So glad Orbs is feeling better. I go doolally when Dex isn't himself. He is a hay fever sufferer like his mummy so gets swollen lips and sneezies sometimes. I was freaked out for ages till we figured it out. Poor thing already hates the vets so much. I'm good thanks hon. Just feeling...

Good going ML. Whatever you're doing is working for you x

Hi Val. Have a lovely day. X

Hi Val. Thanks a mil for that. No idea what's going on with my pages. I think its the Android application. I'm going to order that directory today. Many many thanks x

Get well soon Di x

Thanks Di. X

Pollyanna... Love it. Don't think I can pull off such optimism. But I do admire those who can. My MIL is a sun-is-always- shining kind of person. Lovely way to be.

They're all pretty blah underneath all the glamour. Give me normal any day of the week. Saying that my cat makes for some decent conversation on the right days. He has some interesting political views. He's firmly set against pasty tax and thinks we should have an EU referendum.

Good luck with your blood letting today. Perfect day to have your arteries poked at. I followed Ian for a while and I just couldn't stick another minute of his narcissism. He is definitely very nice to look at. If you Google tall dark and handsome he's picture pops up a few times.

Gosh thanks. Yesterday is a million miles away now. Making the best of it. I'm happy because I have so much to be happy about. Like you I've had to fight tooth and claw to come out on top. For now it's all smooth sailing. I've started today with baking some excellent breakfast muffins...

Thanks Jo. That's a lesson I'm still teaching myself. ;) I've invested in a few highly recommended gf cookbooks so I can start somewhere. Hi Val, I'm new to all of this. There's a gf directory? I was sure I was confined to whatever was available in my shop. I've heard some of the stuff is...

Being a former sushi addict I can't let go of the soy habit. I'm sorry for your loss Susie. You were lucky to have such an amazing mother. I wish I could say the same but that's another story for another late night. I'll try your soup and you try my stir fry. Let's hope we make it out ok. ;)

Haha that's great! I'll remember that next time.

Love the name changes Susie. Keep them coming. You are doing great on JUDDD 10lbs gone!! You go chick!!! I'm going to try the courgette soup tomorrow. Gotta love those little green aliens. I like mine cooked within an inch of their lives with some soy. Mmmmmm! My nan was of Scottish decent...

Thanks Susie. It's a well rehearsed pose. My OH calls it my cheese face. ;)

Thanks hon! I fitted into a size 14 Jasper Conran dress that I bought before Xmas to set a goal. Let's just say my OH had trouble with keeping his thoughts to himself today Hehe. It was slightly on the snug side but the next time I wear it its going to fit perfectly ;) That's certi is the...

Thanks for the support girls. It means a Hellavalot! ML your post was well received and a huge thanks is in order. You are right, it will eventually become a part of me. I will have to make it work. I take my hat off to you for being so strong through everything you've been through. I wondered...

Nights DONE! I slept for 12 hrs yesterday to recover from nights. And I could easily sleep for another 12. I am going to pledge my allegiance to the Queen today as I take my British Citizenship oath. It's the final stage of what's been a very long and gruelling process. I'm pretty sure most of...

Hello Di x so lovely to have you back.

Hello Di. You've come so far. What an inspiration.

That's awesome ML!! You are doing great! You way loads less than iron man now. You could be his skinny assistant. ;)

Hello Debpet. I think you need to up your fat intake. Fat is was gets metabolised here, and that's what fuels you on low carb. Have some cheese/mayo. And make sure everything is full fat. Your body might just need to adjust. It could take a couple of weeks. Good luck.

Don't get me started. My OH has received a few questionable texts from me during my Iphone days. Let's hope the S3 fares better.. (save the boeuf bourguignon)

Enjoy x

Thanks. Pretty sure it's spelt wrong. Stupid auto correct.

Enjoy the wedding Sandra. Paint the town red (or cherise pink) :D

Hi ML, I've just made the microwave almond bread and it was perfect. Tasted a lot better than the baked version. It's light and fluffy and had only a very slight eggy taste (the bottom bit). I ate it toasted with garlic and herb Boursin. Yumumumumumum!! Felt like I had to thank you plenty for...

The Shred has been shredded! Well done Sandra!! Have you got another quest in mind?

Hello girls, I've been enjoying the sunshine from the couch whilst doing not a lot.. Been admiring the rate at which dust and dirty laundry accumulates when you don't get around to it for a week. Oh has man flu again, there's some nasty bugs going around their office (full of men) and hes a...

Welcome home Di! You look radiant! So glad you enjoyed yourself. Time has flown by.

Nose spray, and eye drops and even prescribed tablets and still I'm sitting here with what feels like sand in my eyes, pepper in my nose and marshmallows in my head. I just feel like being a Mary-Anne today. Take no notice. I'm craving pork chops with Cauli mash right now.

Not used spelt myself. I think its quite high carb so I didn't get it. Hi Susie. I agree with you. Since Atkins I've opened a whole new world of cooking interest in myself. I just wish I could get it right more often. My baking flops tend to really chip away at my self esteem. It's really...

Thanks ML. I've read that to. Supposedly it's because its dried then milled so when it cooks it swells and keeps the moisture. Very similar to normal flour. I think it has a very delicate coconut flavour. I love coconut so I can't wait to bake with it.

I've ordered 2 gluten free cookbooks and some coconut and almond flour. I'll be experimenting next week. I've had a WI and delighted to still be losing weight. I'm now at my lowest since can't remember when and it feels great. Only half a pound away from 21lbs loss since my heaviest weight...

Hello Susie. Good luck with the JUDDDing and I hope it gives you weightloss a firm kick up the jaxi. I'm really interested to see how you and Val get on. Any news on the job front yet? Have a smashing day. X

Hello, Sandra. :) just popping in to say hi to x

Unfortunately I have heaps of house work to do so that's probably most of my week gone but I'll be sure to slot in some vegetation ;)

WTG ML!!!

Hello girls. Thanks a lot for the support. I'm relatively confident it will eventually become part of my everyday. I'm currently low carbing with the addition of fruits and the occasional l/f s/f g/f treat but I will get back to 100% Atkins week after next. Weight still staying away so not...

Hi ML. Thanks for the suggestions. My cheesecakes tasted terrific but they sunk and I think it has to do with the paper cupcake cups. They're utter rubbish. I'm still trying to find my feet with baking and I think once it takes off I'll be fine. I need new equipment but I have no more space in...

I'm definitely not giving in. Can't get rid of me that quickly ;) Nights and girl week just taking its toll. Shift work is really hard on my system and sometimes I find it easier than other times to avoid blow-outs. Thanks for the suggestion Sands, I've not read any of his stuff but I can't...

Nope back to work today right through to Tuesday. Then back on nights next weekend. Then a week off. Been bad week for eating. :( Having a mini Atkins vacation. Will be back on induction next week. TOTM food urges won this month. I'm not binging though, just eating ALOT more carbs than I...

Hi Susie. I did. I made a chicken version last week. Followed exact recipe. It was so very very goooooood!!

Phew nights done! Thank Heavens! D: Home made Lamb saag with cauli rice. Back to normal eating tomorrow. Whatever That might mean.

Hi Sandra, hope you are well :)

Fingers crossed for you Susie xxx

Almond flour, another amazing discovery in the baking world! Love the taste and the texture. It will feature well in my gluten free lifestyle when I’m finally off induction. A celiac sufferer’s best friend I hear. Your bread baking and cooking in general is really impressive ML, everything...

Hi Susie. Carbonara sauce sounds great! I will need to look into the zoodling toy, but I am already fighting for space in my tiny little kitchen :( All this talk of courgette is making my tummy rumble! Have a great night x

Hi Val. Sorry to hear about poo.. Nothing quite like it. Hope you enjoy the rest of your evening and that the damage is small.

Thanks for the recipe ML! I was waiting patiently ;) They look really soft and spongy. I vision lemon cream frosting.. Any eggy aftertaste? I'm baking these on Tuesday morning. Do you think a non-stick metal muffin tray will work? Sorry for all the questions. I'm so excited about these!

Sounds like you've had a gorgeous weekend Sandra! Forget about the chips and start afresh tomorrow. ;)

Thanks ladies! :D I have no doubt that you will all be following the trend! You are all partly responsible with all the support and guidance you've so kindly and selflessly provided. I couldn't have done it without you :) This is only the beginning. ;)

Hello ladies. I'm down another 1lb and officially Overweight. No longer Obese!! This is a very happy day for me! One loooong night to go.

Worked all night, got in at 8am and slept till 3pm. D: Salmon fillet King prawns Creamy curry sauce Cauli mash Broccoli Diet coke Feeling drained. Another 2 nights to go. Happy low carving everyone.

Nights are a killer :( But I'm 1.5lb lighter today!!! Total weightloss since I started in April is now 18.5lbs.

Well done Sandra! That shredder is doing his job.

Very interesting article ML. Thanks for that. It's really disturbing to think how our health is on the bottom of everyone's list. I'll be steering clear of the sugar free sweets no matter how tempting they can be. Have a great day.

Well done on the weight shift Val! Finally the result you've been looking for. I get my shirataki noodles from Amazon.

That's really great ML! Enjoy the feeling. X

Thanks for the suggestions ladies. Hopefully a weekend of night shift will sort it out ;) My body obviously struggles with all the protein. If only I could have an orange... That is my spinach... :)

Ta for that. I've had some shirataki noodles with soy and ginger. That has to help. If that fails I'm eating loads of spinach.

I can't say you will like it because we all have different opinions but for me and my OH (who has seen it 3x now and he could be an independent film critic) it was really good. I'm really surprised at the bad reviews it's gotten. I don't know what people's expectations are but as far as the...

Hah! That made me laugh! I have some prescription anti-histamines that I take, but it's the waking up early with bunged up nose and itchy sore eyes and throat that I can't stand. Ugh! You'd think with all this rain there wont be any pollen, but I think the poor trees really try to shoot all...

Thanks hon. I'm suffering badly from hay fever at the mo. It's been about 4 years since I had it this bad. In SA I had it really bad every summer. For the first 4 years here I suffered terribly and this year it's come back with vengeance.. I look like Rudolph's big sister today.

It took me a while. It's really gritty and very dark.. Right up my alley. I'm on season 2 now and it's good. Alot goes on and you need to pay attention. My all time fav is Dexter. I love that. I wait a whole year for it and it's totally worth it!

I looooove crime drama, but I'm more into the foreign stuff like the Killing, Castle, L&O and CSI or whatever is on Stevie. And occasionally Murder She wrote (when my OH isn't around because he sits and comments through the whole episode) but I love the old school British ones like Cracker and...

Ah what a lovely photo. Di you look like you are in heaven! Enjoy x

Morning all. I am well thanks, my weekend was fine. OH was working nights so I had a lovely weekend on my own doing the things that I love (reading, sleeping, catching up on telly, cooking and vegetating.) We are both working nights this weekend but I'm actually looking forward to it. I don't...

Sounds great Val, hoping you will have a pleasant surprise on your WI. I do miss the sun but I'm well acclimatised now. My husband calls me a sun worshipper because every time the sun is out I sit in it.. I just think of it as charging my batteries ;)

That looks amazing!! Those cheese toasties... WTG ML!! I will have to get some gluco powder.

Other amazing places to visit in Cornwall are Fowey and Falmouth (if you like old harbours and gorgeous scenery ) and Penzance where you can take a trip out to St Michael's mount. On a clear day you can see France. And don't forget Boscastle. The town that flooded and was rebuild. They have a...

Hi Val. I'm from South Africa. The only nice South African ;)

Lordy!! That all looks so good. The cheese muffins made my mouth water and then the zoodles. Oh my! It all looks really good. Are you sure you aren't a closet chef in secret? Courgettes are the yummiest veg next to aubergine. So versatile. And it does give such a different element to food. I...

I know :( me to. I really don't like football. Such a pointless exercise.

Evening Sands, Lol! Soon you will be doing the shred in the bath ;) Have a super evening x

Looking forward to the details. And pics ;)

I know. I should have left the rice. Luckily it was less than 50g. I'm still well within my 20g carb allowance for today. I'm actually impressed how easy the curry was to make. In days gone by I'd use a jar and it tasted ok but this home made way is so much tastier. Possibly the best curry...

Hello friends. Snacked through the day mostly. Decided on a chicken saag for dinner with Cauli rice. Sooo good. Rice came out exactly like rice minus flavour. I mixed in a tiny amount of my OH's basmati.. :O So lovely. I'm stuffed. I've done loads of house work today and 90 minutes of...

Sustainability is definitely a huge worry here. Too much of the product goes to big corps for battering and packaging. In SA we hardly ever eat battered fish. We have it grilled or barbecued. Served with rice and salad. Fish and chips is a twice a year treat ;) I think here the good stuff goes...

Morning Katie :) I hope you are well.

Have a good day Val. This alternative diet sounds more and more appealing the more I read about it. I wonder how low Carb will fit in.. Really interested to see how you get on.

Hmmm tandoori prawns... I can feel a curry coming up today. I'm from Sunny South Africa. There we only really eat seafood with lemon butter and garlic.. And heaps of it. Seafood is almost a staple in most households. Possibly the only thing I miss of SA apart from my family and the weather.

Welcome and well done!

Hello, thanks for the "well" wishes ;) I feel a million times better. :D

Hello Super Sandra, just popping in to say heeelloooo. :D Sorry about your car, bloody costly things. And always when we least expect it. I hope you are well. Have a great day. Btw, I'm going to start my Xbox adrenaline sports today, pretty sure it's on a par with the shred because I did it...

Your quiche looks great ML. Anything with cheese is a winner for me ;) I prefer prawns cooked over cold, cooked in some cream and curry powder. I don't think I ever ate a cold prawns in my life before I came to England 8yrs ago. For someone who doesn't like cooking you are doing a mighty fine...

Travel safe Di, have a fantastic holiday. Enjoy every second and remember we will all be waiting here for you when you get back.

Thanks ladies. I can finally say I feel better. :D I feel about 5lbs lighter to. ;)

Hello Poob, Thanks for comments.. Salami crisps: stick thin slices of salami in oven on gm7 till outside starts lifting. Leave to cool and viola. Bran muffins are basically Katies bread but in the muffin tin.. If you search in the recipe section under flax recipes. Garlic mayo is roasted...

Thanks ML. I've taken a max strength senokot. Fingers crossed. I usually have 3 tabs of pshyillium husks a day. That's obviously not working...

Hello Di. Good luck with getting everything done today. X

Hi Val. Still no movement. It's starting to get me down now. And it hurts (sorry for tmi) Going for a long walk today to see if it helps. Sods law will be that I need to go when I'm about 15mins away from home..

Oh another very nice place. People in St Leonard's obviously have a taste for fancy baths. Can't believe it's so affordable to buy a 3 bed place by the sea. Can't even buy a post box for that where we are. If I wasn't a shift worker who depended on a train getting me to work by 7 am I would move...

Your cheese bread looks really good ML. Nothing I bake seems to have that smooth finish. It's all rather rough and bitty. Any tips welcome. Your bread is on my menu for next week. With cheese ;) Glucomanan sounds like a great product. I look forward to seeing your next experiments. Have a...

Not a kitchen big enough for all the fancy and fiddly contraptions my heart desires. I had a look at the flats, they are all lovely. 3rd and 4th best IMO. We love St Leonard's, a beautiful place. Perfect place to get away from it all. Dex bought another dead bird in, he took it to his bed...

Thanks Di, I hope they don't stall me. Going to try keep them in small quantities. They are so lovely though, just what I was looking for. I was missing that crunch. Now OH can have Pringles while I crunch along to.

Me three. I don't understand how it will help weightloss.. I used to eat similarly before and boy did I get fatter and fatter... I think alof of that had to do with my undiagnosed gluten allergies. Edit: I have decided to edit this post because I read some more about JUDDD and it's actually a...

I weighed the amount of cheese before grating, equivalent to 50g. Less than 1carbs. I only had 4 crisp halves so that's not even 0.5 carbs. There's enough to last me 3-4 days. The chilly flakes were less than 1/4 teaspoon to. Pretty low so I'm not going to count it. Thanks Susie, I have had...

Oh Lordy it's so simple. Heap a tbsp of greated hard cheese (I used Edam) onto parchment on a big plate, space the mounds about 2inches apart, add chilli flakes or garlic and nuke for 1.30mins in microwave. Then lift them off and leave to cool and crisp up. You can also lay them over the side...

Looks lovely and refreshing Di, enjoy!

Thanks ML, I'll do that tomorrow because I can't actually get more food in today. Flax nuff fills you up! Its amazing how your body changes on this WOE, I use to be a 3-4 times a day girl, now it's once a week if I'm lucky. :O (sorry for tmi)

Thanks Sandra x I just made some cheese crisps and some salami crisps... And OMG! OMG!! This cannot be diet food!!!

Good luck CL, I hope it goes well for you. I'm going to have to research the JUDDD that you are referring to. I'm very curious now. Please don't go away from our forum ;)

Hello TL. Sending you lots of luck for your new venture. May the Force be with you :D

Ahoy me maties! Tried oven flax muffins today and they didn't quite come out right. I finally figured out that I've left the flax meal too rough, instead of grounding it longer to a fine powder, this has caused the batter to be too light and it didn't mix well. Very fibre-some but not quite...

Thanks ;) I'm glad you liked it.

Hello and welcome aboard. ;) Your breakfast sounds perfect. I have canderel to (in tablet form) with my coffee or tea. I think in small quantities it's ok. There are many varied opinions on aspartame but I think it's up to the individual. Also, you can try unsweetened soya milk in your hot...

Thanks Sandra. I have a stone to shift on induction before I move on to owl. So a while yet... Two strawberries... Oh how lovely that sounds.

I bet you're raring to get out of here Di, this weather is full of dread.

Hi Sandra, your brekkie sounds lush, I really miss fruit so much. That is the only thing. Glad you're feeling better today. Have a lovely day lovely lady x

I know right! And some people don't eat it.... Crazy. ;)

Another one is roasted garlic mayonnaise. Roast garlic, and mix with mayo. Yum!

Thanks girls. I had enough garlic yesterday to stink out a nest of vampires. Phew...

That looks delicious! Very appetizing. Enjoy :)

New phone is not letting me add pics in on old posts... I made my own roasted garlic mayo to go with chops..

Sounds like it. Strange how their hunter kicks in. He's normally scared of his own shadow.

ML Toulouse Sausages are from Tesco Finest range, they are herby and made from mostly pork and bacon. Really really tasty. Very low in carbs to, I think it's less than 1g for 3 sossies. 2 for £4 atm. Susie, I have a feeling ehem, that my loaf will be long and narrow to today... Well at least...

Easy Saturday for me. Carpet is dry and leak has been fixed so I'm happy. Last night's red went down a treat. Polished 3/4 of the bottle on my own. I'd forgotten what a red wine headache feels like... Wow!! On the menu today was : B: 2 x eggs 2 x bacon 2 x burger patties L: King prawn salad...

Oh I'm sorry ML, you seemed a little more chipper today. How dumb of me :d'oh:

You will get there in the end Di. You've you've come so far. X

Wow ML that is one tasty menu. The cauliflower cheese sounds lush. Funny how the first 2 weeks I ate all the time but now I have no appetite at all.. I'm going to try your soya drink tonight (before bed after wine time) Your mood has definitely lifted and that's fantastic. Glad you are feeling...

Evening Sandra. Lordy that food looks so good! Recipe saved thank you ;) It looks like holiday food hmm! A bit of olive oil roasted aubergine and I'm anybody 's ;) Have a fantastic weekend x

Haha I love how you refer to it as this shred thing.. It sounds like some sort of body shrinking monster. I hehehe!!

Oh yes. That he will. I shouldn't say this but I really don't like him anyway. Real smarmy little man.

Morning CL. I have been trying to keep mum about the Atkins WOE because people are so opinionated. I just put it down to cutting carbs and healthy eating.. One lady is due in for a bypass next week and I think she's a bit curious about my quick weight change.

Thanks Susie. It's a total pain in the Harris to say the least. Luckily I have all weekend to be bothered by it... My OH is working nights this weekend so I'm on my own which is one bonus point because frankly he is just irritating me today! Way too relaxed about the whole thing. :(

Without a doubt!

Well TGIFF!!! We had a plumber in yesterday to fix one of the radiators and he kindly left a leak where he'd replaced it.. Needless to say that my cloakroom had all but flooded by the time I got home last night.... If only we had not recently carpeted with the most costly wool carpets known...

Your photos are fine. I use my iphone to.. It's all about the right angle ;)

Food looks so good Di. You've just put it on my menu for today.. Thanks! It sounds like you need to put your feet up and relax tonight.. With a big glass of wine for company... Oh wait that's me.... ;) Have a great day at work.

Hi ML. I those kebabs look amazing!! Very appetizing.. Hopefully you'll be in Ketosis in no time.. Good luck.

Hello Sandra. How is the shred going? I you must be ripped like a superhero by now ;) The wind here is ready to blow my house down... Have you got any plans for the weekend?

Hi Sandra, it was really good thanks.. Steak and salad... You can't go wrong ;)

Hehe I am still on induction so I know you said before that MiM is not allowed but I couldn't resist.. I've been eyeing the loaf recipe to and I can't wait to bake my own eventually.. It's so versatile. Flax banana cake..... Need I say more? I can see how easy it is to make a habit of them..

Good evening ladies. I hope you are all doing well. :) I'm currently sitting on my train home after another crazy day at work. Anyone who works in London will probably know about the Central line that's been down for almost 2 days due to a burst water main... Well my department are right in the...

Stunning pics Sandra. All that fresh air can only be good for the soul.

Wow! That's a huge difference!! ;) You must feel fantastic seeing that! Thumbs up Di! X

Thanks Susie. I'll put the stick down now ;)

Hello. All is well apart from losing my (brand new 2 day old) phone on the train home yesterday. Luckily (and I can't stress this enough) some very honest man picked it up and handed it to the train guard. By the time I reached him he was in Havant and we had to drive like crazy in the down pour...

Welcome home Sandra. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. No doubt you'll 've right back on track in no time. :-)

Hello Di. :D You seem to be having a great time this weekend. So much going on. I'm stuck at work while the whole world celebrates. :( Have a great day. X

Good job for sticking it out. I've come to that point where I just can't bother to eat crap anymore. As you said its empowering to say no and feel happy about it. My OH knows not to even ask anymore because it's pointless. It's Jubilee and everyone is feasting on cake and baked goods. And I...

Thanks for that!! Sounds great!!

Hello MissMuffinTop, Theres a stickie tab at the top of the Atkins form page that gives you all you need to know. Soft cheese is to be avoided on Induction. You can have up to 4oz of hard cheese a day and 3 x tblsp of cream (of any kind) a day. I make a lovely sauce with my pork by frying...

That's fantastic. Well done!!

Thanks ML. So glad I made this lifestyle choice. It's a keeper.

Thanks :) tomorrow will be the best day I think. I'll try an sneak off for my lunch. I work in Holborn which is real close to embankment. Fingers crossed.

Thanks CL. Finally the scales are moving.

Morning ML, glad you are feeling better. Undoubtebly you are one tough cookie. :superwoman: Have a fab weekend.

Ahoy me maties... Nights done! and with it 2.2lbs!!!! :bliss:I had a sneaky WI yesterday and I'm really glad I did! Nights were good. I nibbled on babybel and ham through the night and had a few handfuls of peanuts to keep my energy up. Slept all day yesterday and was offered some overtime for...

Well done on the nifty shifty ML! Great midweek boost for you. ;) Have a great evening :)

Thanks for that DK ;). I was thinking adding the sorbet to vodka ;)

So true. The thought of battered fish and chips actually makes my stomach churn a bit right now. I couldn't do it again. Such a glutton I once was :(

Hi Susie. Sounds like your Orbit has completely forgotten you've been away. She sounds like great fun. My Dex is so hot he has hardly been indoors since Monday. He comes in for his grub, and water and leaves again. He has quite long hair and he hates the noise the aircon makes so he just lays...

Hi Di. Hope you are keeping head above water. No one should be working that hard in this heat. Saying that I'm off to do 2 nights of 12 hrs each myself so I'll catch you at the weekend. Good luck and I hope you get everything done. xxx

Hello Sandra :) That sorbet sounds lovely! Definitely on my weekend list. I might add some extra vodka though ;) Well done you for keeping up with the Shred! Results so early on already! I take a bow to you ;) it can be done and you are doing it! Saag paneer looks great! Really appetising...

I think you will have a wonderful time caravanning on the Island. You will all be together and that's all that matters. Holidays these days are so readily available and affordable that we can go almost anywhere in the world at anytime. I must admit I'm also worried about the heat and not...

We are too scared of getting a knock on the door for that. My OH used to grab loads but hasn't done it for about 4 years. We have TiVo which is pretty cool. So much to watch and record. We have LoveFilm and Netflix to so really a endless supply of tv and movie entertainment.

I will :) I think I might make my own s/f version. I'm going to consult my food lab tomorrow ;)

Hi ML. Anyone that chooses a partner with their eyes is a fool. But eventually they will learn. Looks only make up a fraction of a person and anyone that can't get past that isn't worth it. I have a friend that's really slim and sexy. She's in perfect proportion but she cannot hold on to a man...

Hi Sandra. Thanks for the recipe.:D I'm making that tomorrow. Have some cod chunks in the freezer. Was looking for something to do with them. Icecream- I was thinking doing something with cream/water/Splenda and a small amount of cocoa powder. And on owl just add a few finely chopped nuts in...

I'm totally crazy about Dexter. I've also been waiting for what feels like forever! 30 Sept in the diary thank you very much!! ;) Dubai is going to be the 5 s's swimming, sleeping, sunning, shopping and sex (s'cuse the filth). All the things that a good holiday should be about. I was told...

Dex is indeed my own ginger serial killer. equally charming and equally dangerous with sharp objects. Not much interesting on the menu front today. A little bit if this and that here and there. Mainly meat and cheese and veg. Too hot to bother with anything fancy. That and we spent most of...

I have that problem to ;)

Hello Leeanne. Just popped in to say hello, I hope you are doing well. ;)

Thanks Di. I love grilled Aubergine. I would sell my soul for it ;) Aubergine on everything!!

Sounds very tasty. Perfect for summer. Prawn and poultry always a winning combination. This heat has got me suffering today. Feels like my energy tap has a leak in it. Have a great night lovely Di x

Phew Sandra your menu sounds delicious! Hmm hmm and hmmmmmm! I'm lending your idea for my meal tomorrow if you don't mind ;)

Hi Susie. And welcome back ;) I started reading where you left and now where you've returned. You sound like you've had an amazing time. All that wine and lavender can only be good for your soul. (oh and the cheese and sunshine and the gorgeous Frenchmen ;) ) Good luck with your new...

Thanks Susie :D

I didn't actually use any mushrooms tonight. Will try them next time. Tomatoes were fresh ones of the cherry variety. Definitely adds to the dish. I'm sure you can use tinned if they are low carb enough. Hope that helps ;)

Hello LadyF Thanks for reading ;) I did indeed brown the mince in the usual manner, chopped onion-mince-seasoning etc. then let it stand while I prep veg, drained excess fluid before I start layering etc. I grilled the veg before I started layering to for extra flavour. I'm sure I'll get...

It's really easy. I layered the mince / grilled zucchini / mince / grilled Aubergine and stuck tomatoes in the gaps. Poured egg& cream mix over. Covered with Parmesan. Baked for 1hr on gm5. Yum!

Phew what a day. So warm and draining I've hardly had the energy to breathe. Funny that being South African and all. I'm supposed to be use to this heat. :O Headache is back :( I suspect I'm a little dehydrated but there's only one thing for that. I've cut down on my salt, dairy and caffeine...

Haha. Thats great news about the muffins! I forgot to add that I put the solids in first, then poured the egg mix over. Did you get the consistency right? Are they more quiche or more scone? Mine were quite quiche like which was fine for 4 days but after that I couldn't stomach anymore. I'm...

That's great. I can tell that you are full of life. I picture you with a permanent smile like your cute profile picture ;) Good for you! I'm doing well thanks. I've not lost or gained for 2 weeks but I'm ok with that. It's only my second week and I know that there is some room for adjustment...

Very true there TL. It's disturbing just what is made available to us by the governing bodies. I've read of successful cures for cancer being held back because it's too cheap too sell for a profit... I'm trying to educate people I know who are all brainwashed about how fat is their enemy. I'm...

Good morning Sandra. You are doing so well with the shredding. Really brave of you. Inches gone is the best feeling in the world. And compliments!! I'm sure that adding vigorous exercise adds mass to your muscles do don't be too disheartened. Did you have any luck with the water tablets...

Welcome Chez. And good luck. You are in the right place for amazing support.

I think we are in the same boat Di. I've STS this week. :( I've been consuming a lot of sodium I know that for sure. All that biltong and scratchings. I think I'll cut down on those first. See how that goes. I'm quite reluctant to give up the cream just yet. Maybe just cut down the amounts. I...