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Hands up who is here please. I'm sure there are others, let's try support each other and get back on track now Christmas is well and truly over.

Start now chick x

I'd be boring and pay off my mortgage. Then I'd knock my house down and rebuild twice the size lol. Love where I live just need more space. I'd buy a few earthquake proof homes for Chritian Aids efforts for families in Haiti. Those homes cost £5k.

Hi You need to read the Atkins book, and/or visit the Atkins website. You've not got it chick ..... You need veg and salad. This diet isn't protein only with a few mushrooms thrown in. You shouldn't be eating sausages unless theybre low carb ones as a sausage or two can use up your whole...

That's amazing, another few days and you have your first stone.

I think how you feel will be the biggest measure for you...if you feel fab then you know you are doing it right. If you want a number to write down then most doctor surgeries gave a nurse present who can take your blood pressure and reassure you that you are healthy or otherwise. Why don't...

I guess we all need to go back to being morbidly obese seeing as there's no hope for us on the Atkins diet.

That's brilliant news, no longer in that obese zone feels so good. Well done.

Good girl keep on track now with chocolate & truffas .... Doesn't sound like a diet lol.

Hi Tanya, I'm glad you dropped half pound already, it's a real blow with weight gain. How's the meds going? Take something to nibble and you'll be okay. You can get through this. Hugs

You may and probably will lose some muscle but you certainly will lose lots of fat too. Your doc is exaggerating, after all everyone in VLD would be walking piles of jelly fat with no muscles to hold them up. your metabolism will change as you alter your food and exercise routine, it won't...

You CAN do it. You ARE worth it! I hear you, I do know what you are saying. Every single word is so true, I once could have written that myself. Took me 2.5 years, every single day (even today I've eaten two bars of chocolate) is a struggle. The carb thing and sugar thing is such a strong...

I hear you, I take dicloflex from time to time with a back problem, they are probably the anti inflam the doc is prescribing. Trouble with them is that if you take them on an empty stomach they can irritate you. Thing is a shake or bar is not an empty stomach and that's what docs don't...

You could ale up a MIM and you have options to have it with cheese if you like.

yes, its true you can eat lots and lose weight. Fat isnt your enemy its how you eat it and what you eat along with it, so go enjoy yourself and eat a plentiful diet. You deserve it.

Not sure what you mean about being an Atkins veterin the adding that eating salad is good. Atkins is all about eating veg and salad .... Anyway, checking this out. Did you subscribe to the four hour diet page you linked, the one it says about 2 hours sleep? is this true, how dies two hours...

You can do it. Have you ever heard the expession ......... How do you eat an elephant? The reply is "one bite at a time" You can do it, just live from meal to meal, if you fail at one just start again Immediately ....... 2.5 years ago I felt the same as you, it's been bloody hard too but the...

The whoosh fairy loves you! Well done :D

12lb!!!! That's almost a stone. Well done :D.

This time around I started on a Saturday. There's no time like the present, and always a reason (excuse) not to start so just jump in.

There's plenty sugar free drinks that have zero carbs in them. Okay granted some have citric acid but depends how you feel about that. You need to eat your veg allowance, more is good. Cheese is great, bacon, chicken, any meat infant. You don't need to be short of things to eat. I...

Hi and welcome back :).

Did I read that right? If I did you are amazing, the last stone will be a doddle. Congratulations.

you are doing so good and in three weeks you lost another stone. Well done.

Rub your tummy and tell everyone you have a dicky tum then go order a sparkling water. It's only short term this eating plan. I'd be lusting after the meal too though so you do have my sympathies.

Thank to for ths inspirational thread. I think for me is the fact it's my brain telling me to eat not an actual physical need, I know I have enough nutrients to live. This absence from food is a great time to reflect.

Awe honey it's hard. There's no bones about it weight loss is hard. I'm on day 4, yesterday I walked round the house looking for something to eat that was crisps or junk. Luckily we didn't have anything like that so I didn't eat the wrong stuff and this morning I feel happy and ready to face...

Woot 4lb is awesome!!!!! Do a happy dance as I would be.

Great tip after all you only need to see the colour doesn't matter what size the test is.

I've been atkins off and on the last couple years. Mainly Atkins and low carb in fact, I did VLCD 2 years ago for a few months. Anyway two and a half years ago when I weighed 5 stone more I had my cholesterol taken and it was 5.1. 5.1 is "ok" but not really. Last week I had the test taken...

Awe poor you. It's easy done though, remember how bad you felt for next time you are going to cheat. Bayou have done really good according to your stats - be proud.

Being in family photos so it actually looks like I existed.

I've done CD, tried exante and do SnS now. Slim n save are the best in my opinion.

This year, the first year for many I can't wait to wear my swim wear on holidays without wrapping a cover up over them. I'm looking forward to wearing what I like very day instead of what just covers the bulging bits. The best thing about is that I'm almost there wayyyyyyy hayyyyyyyy

6.25 is a respectable loss. Well done :D keep it up. And bummer about your size, :(.

You have done amazingly well don't ever forget that. I know the last few years has messed with my head, I'm afraid to eat out and put an ounce back on and then when I get there I fail and make poor choices almost always. However, it never does kill me and I just jump on even more determined to...

Started on SnS two days ago. This is my third day after having a few days on dukan(which I didn't enjoy after being on Atkins) and now over to shakes. I've lost 5 stone by various methods and I'm almost at goal but as always the last stone is the haaaaaardest one to shift. I've done CD VLCD...

Wow - look at you! You look like a different person.

Hi Jayne, I'm sure you will settle in well as it sounds like you are a dab hand at Atkins too. Good luck.

5lb is a great loss, well done and keep the good work up. :)

Well done on the 11lb loss! Atkins is a bit like that, good weeks and catch up weeks. There is also a whoosh theory. When you lose fat the cells are still there and flapping about empty. Then they fill up with water for a few days then all of a sudden the cells empty out and collapse...

Excellent article. Tyfs

Lol that guy is funny 'very very cheap' Tyfs.

Great photos. You look great and you can really tell that you have lost weight, you look so much more youthful.

Hi You look fab in both but I think the purple one has the edge. Enjoy your event :).

Thank you everyone. I recovered as the day went on ate plain chicken for dinner and that was fine. Last night I had my oatbran in low fat yoghurt. It's a start lol. Today I'm feeling much better B - ham, egg baked with chicken on top instead of the usual cheese L - chicken! I can see a...

Well I'm half way through day 1. Had wee thin herby pork escallops for brekkie and had planned an omelet and my oatmeal for lunch. But late morning I was really sick, just came on so fast while I was out shopping. I have some allergies so must have come in contact with something - argh. I...

Large pretty dishes with water in and floating candles.

Hi Rosie, I start tomorrow as well. Good luck.

Hmm it's interesting that the dukan site suggests 3 days on attack then 104 days on cruise. I shall give it a go :).

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I'm heading straight over to the dukan site for some numbers now.

I've been on a VLCD and Atkins, I've lost a ton of weight too. However the end is just not quite in sight, I'm maintaining struggling to get into the 10s and I really really want to just get this over with. So - I bought the Ducan kindle book and am reading it and enthused. If I start...

Well done, just fab.

You look fabulistic ! I am lurking here as. I did VLCD and switched to Atkins, I'm thinking of going back to VLCD for my last stone cos I'm really impatient. Getting into food mode after the shakes is difficult head stuff. I think you need to chose a plan that you feel comfortable with...

Yum you could eat this with a MIM

Hi Di Good to see you too hon. It's mad here, tonight the girls had parents night at their club. They did great. How's your Belfast friend doing? And how are you?

I had a good Atkins day. I lost 11lbs in three weeks roughly, I am trying to do induction just now. So close yet so far to my target. B - eggs done in the oven with a little bit of cheese and bacon. L - I squisheed chicken breasts and cooked them with some chilli flakes and pepper in the...

not heard of this before, what is it?

Day 1 looks good. My only comment is to make sure you are eating low carb sausages. M&S sell 93% pork ones and each sausage is less than a carb so you can have 2 or 3 and feel really full and satisfied. you can also have bacon, and a fried egg if you wish for your brekkie.

I eat those cooked bacon strips from tescos as a snack. It feels like you are eating crisps in a way, you get the flavour and the crunch with no carbs. Cheese is a snack for me too otherwise I dont really snack all that much any more. Just got out of the habit snacking now I am losing weight.

I wonder if this can be baked ..... I've no microwave so tomorrow I'm making this in my oven, if it's successful I'll let you know.

VLCD can be hard or easy Alpaca. Once you get in the groove they run smoothly but hit a hiccup then it's hard to get back on track. However the losses are fab, I did VLCD for a while last year.

You don't need the Ketostix. You might like to see them turn pink but to be honest that's it. If you follow the diet and are losing weight then that will tell you it's working. There are other ways to detect Ketosis such as extra energy, low hunger, funny mouth taste etc but the Ketosis is not...

Try taking potassium suppliments, magnesium too. Potassium is what my granny always told me caused leg cramps. Also pull your foot up instead of stretching your foot out to try ease the knot.

Woot well done :D

Great loss bluecat. And thank you, sadly us iPad users can't see signatures either.

Going to try this. Sounds yum too

I'm going to try this. Yum

Never thought to try the gammon before ... Yum.... And I have one in the freezer :)

I love that. Tyfs

Still dieting, there's lots of sweeteners out there but some of them are high in carbs. Check them out, Stevia is available in supermarkets now and generally liquid sweeteners are better. Good luck.

you look great. And please accept the compliment and don't put yourself down about your tummy.

Hi You might well gain first week due to the quantity of food you eat compared to liquid shakes. I did VLCD and the transition was easy enough. First thing, I didn't weigh in that week ..... Better for the mind lol. Anyway it might be worth doing a few days with one meal and two shakes...

I find too many bars give me wind, that's plenty deterrent. Lol Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hey Good luck at the interview. Anything to disguise your breath as your interview is important. Sugar free gum is good but I'm prone to the odd sugar free polo. I have this pack that's lasted forever, just one when i need it. (so bad). Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I guess everything in moderation is key. I was railroaded into Chinese on Sunday, I really do mean railroaded l had made it clear before hand i was watching calories so to speak and didn't want chinese, i guess what i say doesn't count. So I chose the crispy duck, and I ate 3 pancakes to keep...

I can recommend celeriac I make it with spices and bake for a little while, strangely satisfying. Don't overlook other veggies that can be roasted in the oven. Experiment, Experiment. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Mine does deep fried chicken wings. Sometimes I have the crispy duck which is a meal in itself and just scrummy. Dry ribs are fine but probably not enough without something else. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Marks and spenders do 93% pork sausages they are well priced and taste good Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Typical day for me .... Breakfast 3 ham egg cups, and sometimes mushrooms. Sometimes I get big mushrooms and pie them high with cheese and ham and bake them. Or Omelet filled with cheese and mushrooms. Lunch A chicken breast and salad including cucumber, lettuce, cheese, tomato...

Loony, you really need to read up on Atkins. You don't need to take VLCD shakes along with Atkins, you can have amazing losses in the early weeks of Atkins and eat loads. If I were going on holiday in 3 weeks I'd be looking at a plentiful food diet (Atkins) so that when I ate my food on...

If you are going on an all inclusive holiday ths is good news, you can pick and chose low carb foods and still eat well. In the week before you go I'd definitely reintroduce foods, but you know all about carbs and things so you need to be looking at lean meats and plenty of veg. You will have...

The red meat thing, I don't panic over it. I might be wrong here but it's the old thing about mixing carbs (say chips) and proteins (steak). The body will then work really hard to burn off the carbs and the red meat won't be burned off leaving the fat in your body and this is harmful if you did...

At the end of the day Atkins is really a lifestyle as well as a weightless plan. The first couple weeks is usually a good loss, the week 3&4 on any diet is slow as the body is trying to figure out what is going on and what speed it's comfortable at burning up food. It would be great to be...

Probably just be a blip. I wouldn't panic yet coud be hormonal, water retention or simply a piece of grit under the foot of your scales. If you are following owl and you haven't had carb creep you will be just fine in a day or two. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

This morning I went and got my heart monitor hooked up. They are suggesting there's infection in there, it sounds all very serious but I'm sure there's nothing too untoward. . So that's me wired up till Sunday, and I have to fill in a diary to see what's triggering the incidents. Oh...

Can I add that from eating just shakes to eating a quantity of food ... The actual weight of the wood will contribute to that. I believe if you STS you have indeed lost body weight bearing in mind you will have several pounds worth of food at various stages of digestion. Don't pack it in...

Hi Kat & Di :) It's good to be back. I lost 5lbs last week, I'm very happy indeed. I'm counting down to my jollies in July too just can't wait to enjoy this holiday without covering up and not going in the pool because I have to walk from the sunbed to the water in front of people. I don't...

Spammy, you can do it as you did it before. I think new Atkins is easier enough to follow. I had the original book but recently purchased the new one for my kindle. I've enjoyed the refresher course. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Little cheddar portions that you get in tesco and tesco crispy bacon slices. the cheeses you can get in applewood smoked - very nice. Also you could cook cheeseburger pie it's lays a hit. Usually I just eat ham egg cups or some variation which could include little chunks of chicken added...

Chicken wings. My Chinese does a generous portion and there's no sauce. Duck, crispy and yummy. I make my own salad to go with it. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Boggins, you really are an inspiration ... And good on you. Those 16s will be fitting you in no time. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hey Di, you are a lucky girl. I'm happy to see the sales moving for you too. Enjoy your jollies, have a great time. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Can I add one - I am trying on my bikinis for my jollies and I think I look okay or the first time in years. Oh the bottoms are a size 12 too :D I've dropped 5 clothes sizes. My other small victory - I gave my kids my Easter eggs, I old never have done that in the past I always ate...

When i was younger I used to cringe at having veggies with my meals .... And now I can't even imagine eating a potato. I have some pork chops defrosting and a courgette left from the weekend which we will have for tea. There's a lettuce, gem one in the fridge, some sweet peppers, so looks...

Wonderful Boggins, it feels good doesn't it :D. You are brilliant. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Bluecatlady Im sorry you feel so bad, it sucks. Atkins can take a few days to kick in with the ole Ketosis. I find usually it's 5 days for me and sometimes I get the shakes and feel crap. The cravings will go, they are all signs that you are withdrawing from carbs. Like coming off any...

I take a multivitamin without iron, also magnesium. I do take other supplements from time to time also. I'm pretty much okay on everything as I was previously deficient in magnesium and potassium (not through the diet) and now I have regular testing. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I think if you follow a proper lo carb diet like Atkins you will lose lots of weight fairly quickly and not leave your self nutritionally deficient. Please be careful, you have a new baby now to think of and you need to keep healthy. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Woo get out there and buy some more, enjoy your new look. Well done. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Amazing photos of an amazing woman. Well done :). Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I can do it! Yes I can! I've not posted forever, neglected my diary too so I'm starting afresh. I am going back onto induction again. I've maintained since way before Christmas and it really is time to get these last few pounds off. I'm not unhappy about maintaining, I think it's a...

Love the pic Di x x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Marks and spenders do big fat sausages which are 93% pork, they are less than a carb each and good price too - two packs are £3.50 Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I used to get carb dreams, I went crazy about pizzas. Funny thing is I'm not a pizza fan lol. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I used pattie tins for mine they were perfect for burgers, and another time loaf tins then they come out shaped like bread. I've photos on the menu page somewhere. Oh I also used a large cake tin and cut them into wedge shapes lol. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi PV. I've had no Internet, switched to BT phone and AOL took the hump and made Internet connection complicated. I'm with BT Internet now. How are you? Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi Di, Back on the Internet!!! Woo hoo. I missed you. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Well today has been busy. Eldest daughter is still grumpy from the weekend when she slept over at a friends house. Youngest daughter is all scabby wabby from the chicken pox. Youngest son, there's nought to say about him. Eldest son is making the dinner again tonight yum yum. He is making...

A frankenfood wrap - sounds like heaven lol. It's been ages since I had a wrap. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

He he - it was nice, we are definitely going to meet again. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Morning Jim, I posted on the main forum. It was lovely, Di and PV are lovely people so no complaints from me. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Well done on week1 maintenance - that is so cool. I can't wait till I can be maintaining :). You will enjoy Malaga too .... A but if sun works wonders. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

A whooshie wee ...... ROFL Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I think she visits everyone once in a while x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Claire, I have G&B cocoa powder it's lovely. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Atkins flu isn't fun, the shakes and just wanting to curl up and hibernate about sums it up. It's short lived though so work through it. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I never thought about the hot chocolate, I will get some soya milk and try it I miss hot chocolate. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Good luck for losing your weight, it will come off in no time. What are slimpods? Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Well done on the 2lbs, that's a great welcome home by the sounds of it. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

....... A lovely afternoon sitting chatting and getting to know each other. It was the 'offical' Belfast Atkins Minis meet up today and it's now official that none of us are crazy knife yielding stalkers. Pigletville, Alpaca it was a real pleasure, thank you. Oh, Di there's almost 10...

Hi Di, I am liking your photos and you are certainly not annoying.x x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I love cheeseburger pie. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Welcome to discussing intimate topics like wee with total strangers lol. Just kidding .... Keep up the hard work everyone. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Jim, Kat & Di ... Thank you. I'm looking forward to tomorrow I know it's going to be fun. I don't even know what Dimor PV look like lol it will be a text saying ..... I'm the one wearing a red rose lol Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi Di, and PV ... Looking forward to tomorrow. It's going to be nearer 1:30 by the time we get there and parked but we are still going. I will text Di en rote and when I arrive. Yes Jim, the market Nutts Corner, still going strong. You should come over sometime, and meet your NI mini...

Looking forward to it :D My hubby is coming up and will go off somewhere with the kids so you might even get to meet the monkeys if you like. The Market is a few minutes walk from the city hall, its an idea or we could just meet up in Castle Court ... I am really easy, and it does depend on...

Oh my I have neglected my diary. I am meeting Alpaca and Piglet with a bit of luck this weekend. I wont say too many details here on line we don't want stalkers LOL!!!!!!! Its going to be fun. I was wondering if I should be posting this, I have had good days and bad days. I am afraid that I...

congrats :) It was Neris and India that inspired me to come here

Piglet - where are you? Jim - you wouldn't recognise Belfast now. One thing the troubles have given us are loads of new funky buildings as the old ones had all been destroyed at some time or another. Belfast centre is a great for shopping, lots of bargains to be had. Sent from my iPad using...

Clair I didn't know Heinz I'd the low carb ketchup, I wonder if they do BBQ sauces or something else Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Piglet thanks I need to try this ... I have an ice cream maker so will be making ice cream later this week .... You need to have something with it lol. I looked on amazon you can get guar - I wonder if H&B do it though. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Awe Jim the pictures are adorable. My kids are all past the 'cute' stage sadly. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Sukie you are more than welcome to join. I must go back and make a list of who's who and their goals. I was good yesterday but not 100% 2 days previous. Hmmmm. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Both the egg & cheese fast and the omega 3 oils sound interesting. Hmmm google next. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Luckily I don't like ketchup, but actually I was looking at the syrups - might try one. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

what do you make of this ... Walden Farms Ketchup: Amazon.co.uk: Grocery Its carb free! If you look at the other walden farms produce many of them are claiming to be carb free too. Is this something you could eat and be ok on atkins. They do a chocolate syrup - what if you made real cream...

cant help you there, I've started using liquid sweeteners as they have zero carbs. the one I have is liquid hermasetas from Amazon, it tastes fine.

Alpaca, can you pm me? I'm on my iPad I don't know how it all works. I'll meet you in belfast no probs, should be fun. Pooh the trifle was not so nice. MiMs are not trifle biscuits lol, I need to work on that lol. And - I made cheeseburger pie last night, I didn't have mayo but did...

I'm experimenting today - I made MIMs ..... Made 9 with 6 total carbs. So they are stored for next few days if they last that long except I put two into sf jelly and will make a trifle later by adding cream when it's set. I'm sure there will be no complaints from the family about lack of...

Morning jim & thank you. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Thinner you will do just fine on Atkins. I find I'm less hungry when I don't eat carbs. The most noticeable difference is waking up in the morning ravenous if I've had a binge but with Atkins I don't need to eat first thing and can take my time to make a friendly breakfast. Sent from my iPad...

Piglet you dd great 6lbs is a good start to the new year. Jim it's hard, but at least you don't smoke everyday ... There must be a benefit there. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Welcome & good luck :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hey Colleen, welcome and good luck. 2012 will be a lighter year for us all. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I have a sore head today - it must be ole ketosis is or some carb withdrawal. It was good though, we held a party for our kids and some friends and I was 100%. I cooked myself some chicken wrapped in bacon and sliced it up thin when it was cold. I ate it with salad and avoided the cake. That...

Great deals too. We bought Our two eldest children kindles this christmas and downloaded loads of books whilst spending very little. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Lol did you see my typo in the post above :) I'm sorry it's easy to type wrong on the iPad it corrects everything but not always the right words. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

God morning, new year! Starting the year off with 2 egg cups and a M&S 93% pork sausage. Yum yum it's almost ready. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

So we have Tazbabe Alpaca Desperate2bslim Kat1e 4isnotenough Cool, I am looking forward to this. I'm sitting at 172 this morning, I've gained a little so I'm thinking induction should move things along fairly quickly - fingers crossed that is. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

New look do have some wider boots in their bigger stores. I can get them on but feel more comfortable with the ones I got in Evans despite them being a bit wide in the feet. I am wearing to pairs of cooks to compensate for this - lol the things we will do. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I made these muffins this week, they were lovely. I posted this on the MIM thread I made 3 flaxseed muffins using the following recipe with very minimal carbs. recipe - 1/2 cup linwoods ground flax seeds 1 teaspoon baking powder 1.5 teaspoons liquid Hermasetas 2 eggs 2 teaspoons of...

I made 3 flaxseed muffins using the following recipe with very minimal carbs. recipe - 1/2 cup linwoods ground flax seeds 1 teaspoon baking powder 1.5 teaspoons liquid Hermasetas 2 eggs 2 teaspoons of melted butter. 1 heaped teaspoon of G&B cocoa powder Mix everything together well in a...

Kat1e, that sounds like a plan. I started induction phase again today (31st). Over all I was good over Christmas, I did great with my meals but it was the extra stuff like the chocolate & biscuits at night. I am glad it's over, I've no birthdays or anything till July and we are celebrating...

Hey Katie Happy new year to you. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Happy new year my friend. :) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Claire, I love the photos what an exciting thing to do. Happy new year to you! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Thanks everyone, happy new year! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hope work isn't too are hon. Happy new year to you. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Happy new year to you. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Happy new year to you. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I've been thinking a lot about this and trying to decide how much weight I still need to lose and how long a time. I was hoping to lose 10lbs in January, I think that's a reasonable goal. Does anyone want to buddy with me. I'll weigh in tomorrow and count that as day 1. also ... Happy...

Yes me too been good on the food front then mucked up and ate biscuits and chocolate ..... Great incentive not to WI. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi piglet, where in Portugal were you? Was it warm :) And well done being back on track. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Jim I live just outside Bangor, it's a lovely area. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Alpaca maybe next time you are over we can say hello to each other. Yesterday was good. My daughter did well, and we are looking at March for surgery. I'm excited that it can be done. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

oopsies I forgot to post this the other day. these are burgers made with oopsie bread rolls.

Kat1 thanks for the encouragement by replying to my diaries. And I will add they are full of iPad spell check typos darn it. I bought in 'allowed' alcohol too and told hubby not to buy in any fizzy wine that he usually does. Lady I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. Thank you...

Cornish I love Atkins, but right now my weight loss is slow....l am trying to do induction this week to get things going again and am making food plans for the festive week. In September is was 15 pounds heavier than I am now so I need to focus on the bigger picture not my apparent stall. The...

Coping is not a word I'd use lol. I'm considering doing the vlcd shakes after Christmas to get my last few pounds off, I just want to get to goal NOW. Ive lost a lot so I'm thinking it's just my metabolism saying that's enough slow down. I'm in the overweight category, my BMI is 29 I think...

On the diaries page a few of you were talking about boots. Boots are annoyingly difficult to buy. Considering the average size for the British woman is a 16 you'd think there would be more boots out there for our challenges in size. I ended up going to Evans to buy my boots and to fit my...

Woooo another one gone! Well done. D) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

. There's two kinds of food that do not count The first is the type no one else knows about The second is the sort you don't know about Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Mornin or should I say afternoon! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi Cornish good to hear from you. Wise woman you are, I wish I was able not to weigh so often. Doing okay here, just baking and nice stuff like that. All the presses bought, wrapped and hidden away from prying eyes. The children are funny just now - they usually argue who will sit next to...

I made a cinnamon flax seed muffin for the first time. I didn't use butter but used oil instead just out of laziness and it turned out okay. I actually made two cup cake size ones and ate them with butter. I'm waiting for my zero carb liquid sweetener to arrive - got a few recipes to try if...

Hubby went next door tray in day light. He says they aren't asking or new stuff thankfully. There's a few ties off their garage roof and the garage guttering is broke, hopefully we can fix it ourselves for them. As for the window it's on the conservatory door, in daylight hubby reckons they are...

Pudding sounds delish tazbabe. I am just cooking for us and the children which is fine. Usually we don't do the main dinner till boxing day because the children are normally exhausted and pigged on on chocolate to enjoy. Christmas day will be wings or ribs or something meaty. Sent from my...

Small victories are great - 3lb is a very good loss. I'm at the stage where weight loss is only one or two pounds a week if I'm lucky ...painful. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

This is the one I meant .. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hermesetas-2879104-Liquid-200ml/dp/B001E977VQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324388696&sr=8-1 Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

That's interesting wrinkly i didnt know there was a difference, I was getting excited lol. I'll try anything once though. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi Kat, how was lunch with the inlaws, did you do okay? Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Good luck. Don't go far though, we love you here. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Has your day been okay today? I'm sorry you had a tough day yesterday. - hugs Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Brilliant photos! We are the knee deep in mud sort of weather here, I won't even let the kids play in the garden it's so wet. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Awe Shell, people are a horrible bunch. How can someone get pleasure in hanging a pet or killing sheep. Makes you so annoyed to think what people are capable of. HUGS x Ps glad you are happy with your loss - well done. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Lol no only one at a time. I'm still chuffed with them. Speaking of weather, yesterday hubby came in from the back garden and asked where the shed roof was. Lol it was completely gone, the shed is behind the garage 50feet away from the house so we hadn't noticed it nor did we know how long...

Evening roo, I'm glad you had your appointment. Fingers crossed it helps. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Good evening Alpaca, I'm glad your friend was nice yesterday. Should it never go anywhere at least you had fun, who knows! I hear you about the carol service, went to two so far too. They were nice. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Never thought of a half chicken, it probably would ht the spot. TY Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I was looking at the Hermasetas liquid on amazon - says a litte goes a long way. I've ordered some to try some cooking with, I doubt it will arrive before Christmas though :(. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Must try find some too, I've an asda delivery coming Thursday I might just beat the crowds and see if they have some. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Jim, no snow here either still. :). Bit chilly though, enjoying my new coats ha ha. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Wrinkly, that's the spirit :). Keep on going good today and before you know it you are back on track. On that note my 9yo is waving a Curley Wurley about in front of me lol. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi wrinkly, how did you get on today? I'm sorry you had a binge yesterday, but you know it happens to us all at times. X x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I was just reading about Splenda, I wanted to get some for MIMs but was shocked at the carbs. Seen some other brands on amazon, liquid sweetener seems to be zero carbs. A brand called stevia perhaps too. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Can't help you on the alcohol question sadly. Congratulations on the loss though. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

No snow in NI either? Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Claire, that's the spirit. You can do it, this time last year what were you... How many pound more than now? Just keep looking how far you have come, how much you have learned too. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Did you read there's a new diet called the carb lovers diet or something like that? Maybe ..... It's time for a change. X x x x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

30kg - wow! My 9 year old is less than that so you lost a 9 yo child in weight! How do you find LCM? I've fancied putting an order together for a while but postage is expensive to where I live. I must just splash out though. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Good morning, I'll have you in my thoughts today. HUGS Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Morning everyone. Early start, out took car to garage for a service. Been to doctors, got back and tackled laundry mountain. So now I'm hungry, lol, need to forage. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I made oopsie bread today. Used my patty tin and made 4 perfect 'rolls'. I also put the rest in a couple silicone cake tins I have. I ate the little loaf shaped one like a baguette for lunch with bacon in it. Yum. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I like port too. I also have cherry brandy which I use in my cranberry sauce, it's nice. :( Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Kat lol suppliments with cakes!!! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I played safe so far - today got myself a half bottle of Bacardi. I'll look at wines though. Hic Hic Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

does anyone know the most cost effective way to purchase these noodles. 6 packs of noodles costs £20 on the zero noodles site. :(

I miss chippie stuff. I wish there was something I could have from the chippie so my family can eat chips and I can join in ...oooooh that salt and vinager smell.

Hey all, I know I am intending on staying as low carb as possible at Christmas this year. I know there are some drinks like vodka, and bacardi have zero or negligable carbs in them. Please does anyone have a list of what alcohol is carb free or is there a page you can link. I'd...

Yep ditto the others - get it all fixed by Christmas vertigo is no fun. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Loud music for wrapping - just the ticket! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

You look good in your new trousers, bet you feel a million dollars in a slimmer size too. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Check out the Atkins website it more or less lists all the things you can eat and there's loads. Low carb is good and you can eat as much as you like within reason so there is no need to be hungry. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I've ordered ground up flax seed. I'll give it a go and next week I'll look at the other flour alternatives. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Good on you - keep it up. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Three large cats lol! That's a small child in my book, roughly 4 years old lol. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

This is when your tape measure is your best friend - lol I read that on the Atkins site. Measure yourself each week - maybe your body is changing. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Cravings are normal art of it, I find I crave pizzas and bread and I don't even eat pizzas! Then if I cheat they come back, sometimes it's crisps I crave then...... They pass, just drink some coke zero or something that's a treat and it will help you through. X x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Shell ... the creamy chicken was simply cream with curry powder stirred in. The whole family ate it! I used the mini fillets and it looked good. Kat - do you have a favourite mim recipe? And how long do they store if I made up a batch? Today I had soft cheese and bacon rashers ( the...

Oh I've ordered ground flax seed to try.. I don't have a microwave so will be looking for oven cooked adaptations of mim. :). Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Yum I will try cheeseburger pie for sure. Yesterday the kids had three hospital appointments -eekkkkkk My youngest daughter has to get eye surgery so she was getting a pre surgeon appt - she sees the surgeon next weds. . My eldest son started on the grazax trial for his hay fever...

I'm late here. I'm sorry about your friend - HUGS. Good luck for Monday, and go do him proud. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Coconut flour as an alternative to flour. I saw on eBay and they claim it as low carb - is this true? Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi Jim, what is CB pie? Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I'm getting some of my five a day today ...... I'm eating a chocolate orange. I'm so bad, I feel guilty but I still ate it. Actually I'm popping pills today my back is bad that's why my resolve is low I think. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Cornish you could do three Atkins meals a day or did doc say otherwise? Maybe you just need a little time. Personally I would do three meals a day till the big day on the 25th is over then blitz. When you are a goal weight hopefully everything will balance out. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Well done on your 7lb loss - that's a fab incentive to keep you going and set you up or Christmas. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Good luck at doc appointment. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

How you feeling? I hope things are pay and it's just food giving you the down in the dumps. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Lairs that would be fun lol. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

You can do it, and no doubt the ole keys is is kicking you hard, that's why you feel lousy. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Ooh I hope dad likes his surprise and has a great day. :). Let us know. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Laura, good for you getting compliments :). And 47 days today ..... I bet you are excited. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Claire I bet you smell devine this time of day eating onions and such ;) Just kidding of course. How's things? Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Morning or should I say afternoon! I think you need a good hug and a bit of support. In the grand scheme of things 3lbs on is not the end of the world even though it feels like it when you weigh in. 3lb is half a week of being good again then you are back on track. It's probably just...

Awe quak how frustrating. Your scales are wrong chick, the floor is wonky lol. Good luck with low fat etc I hope it helps. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

A recipe Suitably inspired on this forum I made a new Atkins dish. I sqidged up mince with eggs and some herbs. I did add a couple table spoons of crumbs but that was split between 14 burgers. I shaped the mince mix into large burgers and put them on baking trays. Heated them in the...

Things I learned this week - Home made burger baked with pizza toppings is delish & very filling. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

For lunch bacon on oopsie rolls. Probably some tomato and a little bit of leafy salad. I'm in the process of making it now lol. For dinner got chicken wrapped in bacon stuffed with some cheese. Will serve this with a large plate of vegetables. Breakfast I'm afraid was just a protein shake...

I'm 1 pound down. Argggghhhh. Well I guess I shouldn't complain a pound is a pound. I'm now into the 11s and hope to be out of the 11s by the end of 2011. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Awe teeny, always there's obstacles in our way. It's always food and always the wrong food. I hope you can feel okay today and get back on track. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Great post and makes for interesting reading. Tyfs. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I love cream cheese too but I'm fussy on the brand lol. I dip all sorts of stuff in the cheese whether they sound good or not. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I thought you did good in asda, supermarket bread smells so tantalising. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Can see it now but not the thumbnail. Must be my iPad. Looks fab btw. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Sounds lush Claire. But can't see the photo <<cries>> Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Well done - 2lbs at this stage is great. You've done brilliantly. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I'm sorry about the pound :(, you know it's just a silly scale blip. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Shell, hey girl. Jim - Yeah egg cups or whatever they are called. Delish with sliced gammon too and a blob of soft cheese on top or grated cheddar. I sprinkle red and black pepper on mine or herbs depending what mood. Thanks for the support on my ever so slow rumblings. This whole...