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Oh gosh, not sure what to advise. I would prpbably have the same dilema. Just think how much harder it would be to get back into fat burning after giving your body all those sweet things. But really if you are going to do it, then at least enjoy it and then hit it hard when you come home. :)...

There's a wonderful one on here from Jim. I made it and it was delicious. This is what I did: Finely chop 1/2 and onion and fry until brown, add a pich of salt, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp ground ginger, 1tsp cumin, 2 fresh tomatoes chopped and the cooked chicken. Add just enough water to cover...

I've just ordered almond flour online. I'll give it a whirl and see what it's like. :)

Glad you had a lovely day. :) Noting better than a bit of flirty-ness either! hahaha.

Hi and welcome :welcome: It does seem a bit tough at first to come up with meal ideas but check out the recipe stickie farther up. There are some brilliant recipes on there and loads of different ideas of what to eat. :)

Hi there Ali, welcome to the forum. I'm sure there will be others along soon who know far more than me who can help but one thing I know is that you haven't to go 6 hours without food. I think you should definately be having a bit of something for lunch even if it is just soup. I'm often not...

Love the peom, Mini, and it is so very true. Most of us are fed up with just 1lb but any loss should be celebrated. Well done, Frumpydumpy, one less pound to worry about!

Well another 4lb off this week. I'm pleased with that especially as I haven't been as green as I could have been. I keep having a major panic that I am not going to lose enough weight to get into the sort of dress I want for my daughter's wedding. I still have 8 weeks to go before I HAVE to get...

Jim, I don't know if you saw my earlier post thanking you for your curry recipe. I made it the other night and it was wonderful!!

Well done triage999 and silvermoonbeam. Good losses there. I have just weighed in for my 2nd week and have lost another 4lb which is 12lb in total up to now so very pleased with that. :)

1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, 120mls double cream, 120mls water, heaped tablespoon of sweetner, few drops of vanilla essence and whisk it all together gently. Put in oven in a bain marie for about 30 minutes and out it comes! I'll let you know what it tastes like later. :)

Done and in the oven! Used less splenda so carb count should be less.

Oh thanks Claire. I'll search for that right now! :)

My OH and I used to love an egg custard now and again. I was thinking about the ingredients used and surely it must be allowable on Atkins with out the pastry of course. The recipe only calls for egg, sugar (sweetner) cream and vanilla. Has anyone tried it? I fancy making it for dessert tonight.

Well, a very snowy morning here. Just put my walking boots in front of the fire to warm them up before I have to venture out. I think today is a definate 'non fashion' day!:) I'll stick to jeans and a jumper today to keep the chills at bay. We have kept our fire in all night for the past week as...

Morning Cally, sorry to hear you have been so ill. I really hope you are beginning to feel a bit better. Here's a big hug for you! :bighug:

:welcome: Like most people I have tried loads of diets over the years but Atkins definately seems to suit me and there is loads of support on here!

Sounds like a feast, Di. Well done on resisting the dessert especially when it's free! You are probably wise to stay inside on days like today, though I am taking a walk up to church in a while. Won't bother driving as we have far too much snow for that! Looks like there is a bit of thawing...

Thanks slaj they all got home soon after. Son now gone back to uni leaving us with broken bike! Still feeling good although scales didn't show any further loss this morning but I'm not too worried......only a bit, yes, I know I shouldn't be but old habits die hard! Breakfast today was a bacon...

I do the chips with a bit of paprika on them and they are delish!

Evening to you too Di, :wavey: Well it has been a bit of a hectic evening. Youngest son came home from uni, on his motorbike, to go to a party. Then his bike broke down on the way here so he got a farmer to store it for him and my hubby went to pick him up. Had to wait for eldest son to arrive...

Jim, I have just made a chicken curry with your recipe on the recipe thread and it was d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s!!! Had it with celeriac chips and feel like I have had a feast, thank you so much. :)

Thanks Jim, I'll give it a go :)

Spinach soup, mmmmmm, now there's a plan. I'll search for a recipe. Thanks Katie. :)

Had chicken for tea with.....green veg!! It was ok but still didn't go a bundle on it though. I have a white cabbage for tomorrow's tea...does that count? I've managed to make some mushroom soup and some cauliflower soup as well to keep me going for lunches. OH says they are very nice and he...

Wow, well done!! :)

Unfortunately of all the veg there are I dislike dark green ones the most. I can eat white cabbage quite easily but savoy or greens I just can't get down. Any good recipes for them which would help? Everything else is going good, I think. Again not mega hungry but trying to eat at least 3 times...

Sounds like a hectic weekend, Katie!

Wow, well done to you! I can't wait till I get there!

Ok, I'll give that one a miss then.......:(

I'll look forward to that, hope it's good. :)

Come on, don't be hard on yourself, it happens to us all. Tomorrow is another day. :)

Well day 2 of my second week and I can't complain. Not very hungry which is great but I am drinking lots of water. Yesterday I had pancakes for breakfast, just a bit of cheese and salad for lunch and the beef stew with dauphanoise celeriac. Wasn't too different to potatoes! Today has been...

What is it???

Well done 'hp' that is a great loss. Doesn't it make you feel so much better? I can't believe what I have eaten this week and still managed to lose weight! It's good that you other half has decided to join you as well, mine doesn't really have much to lose and he seems to be able to do it so...

My husband will be thrilled!!!

If I stay on induction for a significant time, which I intend to, I may just have to have the odd sniffter now and again!! It was ok last night but couldn't do it forever. :)

Well it's 'weigh in' day and guess what?? 8 whole pounds gone!! Yeah! And I feel a bit better this morning. I know it won't be 8lbs again next week but at least this is the kick start I needed. I am going to measure myself today as this is something I haven't done yet. I may need the inch loss...

Fantastic, Michelle! Well done!

Well I've felt a bit 'off' up to now today. Don't feel at all hungry but am managing to drink plenty. Just had a bit of cheese this morning and will try and get another snack in before dinner at 6. Not sure what is wrong ......just blurghhhhh.

Thanks Katie, you have done so well! I have felt so different even after just 5 days that I need to think about this as being for life not just a diet to help me lose weight.

Thanks pigletville. :) Well day 5 was another good day, I'm sure I must be doing something wrong but can't see what. No cravings (apart from the odd mint) or anything negative. I am never hungry and feel ok. I have been on de-caff tea all week which I think has helped. yesterday breakfast was...

Keep at it Sue. I can't offer any advice as I'm just a newbie myself and am on my first week but I do find it easier than the many other diets I've tried. :)

Thanks everyone for your support. :)

I've had a scrummy cauliflower bake tonight which was quick and easy to make and tasted lovely. :)

Well back again for another day and still feeling fine. Today I didn't get breakfast as I was busy so I had a lovely tomato and choritzo soup for my lunch with some celery to dip in. For tea it has been a lovely steak with cauliflower bake which was scrummy. Slightly darker urine today but I...

I am a reformed chocoholic so daren't touch the stuff now but the sauce is worth looking out for. Thanks for the heads up. :)

So I'm off to bed in a bit with my sleepy herbal tea...today has been good and I have been good! :) breakfast was an omelette with cheese and bacon, lunch was ham and cheese and tea was garlic and mushroom cod with green veg. Didn't enjoy it much but I wasn't particularly hungry so maybe that...

My favourites would have to be cauliflower, green beans and leeks! Can you have mange tout and sugar snaps as well?

Dizzydelly, we love VW's as well, especially Humprey our campervan!

Thanks Katie, I'll bear that in mind....green veg on the list for tomorrow. What sort is the best Katie? I must say I have spent ages looking at the recipes in the stickies on the forum. There are some truely scrummy ones there and if I was hungry I would make some but funnily enough I'm not...

Thanks Bren. :)

Wow, alpaca, you have done so amazing! Hope I can do as well. Anyway day one went ok I think. I still haven't got my head round exactly what I can eat, I just know what I can't...carbs!!! For breakfast I had kippers and an egg, then lunch was lamb left from Sunday and cheese and then for tea I...

Can't help you with your query as I have just started myself but well done on your amazing loss!

Can I join please? Put me down for 10lb as well. :)

Today is the start and a new beginning. 23/1/12. Will I remember this date in years to come? or will it be another diet day that came and went. I have never been on the Atkins diet before but now I have read all about it I can't understand why not! Carbs always seem to have been an issue with me...

hahaha, yes I am fine now. :) Just left with a bit of a cough and a tickly throat. I'm sure you will survive as well, though you must be ill if you can't even work the remote! :8855: Sending hugs as well though! :bighug:

Amazing, well done!! :happy096:

Glad you are feeling more positive. :)

Just take things easy and look after yourself. Once the ear gets cleared it should help with the dizziness. Don't be trying to do too much until you feel better.

Congratulations!!

Go girl!! :girlpower:

Kick that little negative person off your shoulder and move on. You have lost 13lb. That is great, don't waste that effort! :)

Stupid as it sounds I would like to run in a race. Not bothered how short / long I just want to be able to enter and take part. I haven't been able to run for many a year!

Hope you hear from some of them soon. Good luck.

Hi everyone, I definately have to lose my excess bulk this time. I have my daughter's wedding to look forward to in April and want to be a much slimmer version of myself. But more importantly my cardiologist says that this is my next step, nothing will improve with my condition unless I lose...

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:welcome: Helen!

I agree with kingleds go to a solicitor or CAB. They will be able to give you the correct advice on what to do next. I know quite a few people, as I am sure we all do, who have divorced but each situation is different. Once you get the correct advice you will hopefully be able to see a way...

Sorry got to be a no from me. :(

We've just had a leek, tomato and barley casserole with cheese and onion scones! Absolutely stuffed!

Don't give up. :( Like others have said you are only a couple of days into week 3 so the loss may not be showing yet. Leave the weighing for the full week. I made the mistake of weighing myself too often and got fed up but this time I am going to wait the full week!

Amazing, you must be so proud!! Well done. :)

Oh and I'm making it again on Monday! :)

Made this the other night and it was so easy, just rice, skimmed milk, sweetener and vanilla essence in a pan and leave to simmer till rice is cooked. Really good.

Just bought the cottage cheese, now to make some for tonight's tea.

Well done!

Hi there, welcome back! I've just started with SW although I did do it years ago. I've been 100% all week and am feeling good. :)

Welcome! Gosh you have my sympathy! I had two year old twins once upon a time (they are 20 now) and headed for the chocolate cupboard daily! There are loads of people on this forum who are very motivational and make it all seem so much easier. I have never been a sure that I am finally going...

I've often found in the past the the weight loss comes / goes back on the week after for some reason. Good luck. :)

Oh it is so hard, sending hugs anyway.:bighug:

hahaha yep me too somethimes, so much like my own!:D

hahahaha, had to read it twice to get the joke but very funny! Becky, hope you are feeling a bit better this morning!:bighug:

I usually find that if I lie on the side with the problem then gravity usually shifts it. I've never heard of the alcohol remedy though! :)

Now I work better on my own. I did weight watchers online at the beginning of the year and lost over 2st plus I have kept it off over the summer. Needed a kick start again now so started on SW and find it great. Loads to eat and this forum is a great support. I think it is what suits you best. :)

Just had this for tea and it was absolutely delicious. I could not believe it! I used an Alpen summer fruit bar with quark, choc options and splenda! Will be on the menu often! :)

Approx 144 calories per can so at 1 syn per 20 calories, as ermintrude explained, that should make it about 7 syns.

Mmmmm sounds lovely!

Great advice! Thanks. :)

Sounds great. Will give this a try this weekend. I've plenty of veg in so just need to get the meat. Thanks. :)

Thank you both of you. Love the hugs :)

Thank you...*sniff*

The title says it all really. I am coughing, sneezing, eyes watering, temperature up and down....... the list goes on!:cry: I know I will survive but I have so much to do and just want to curl up and sleep! I've managed to do the ironing although the mound of disgusting tissues is growing by...

Poor you Emsie, I know what it is like but as Michelle says you just have to let her make her own decisions even though it is so hard. I would probably suggest that as she still lives at home she considers your feeling and lets you know if she will be home that night. Mine used to text my mobile...

I've bought the new Christmas recipe book so am going to try some of those recipes beforehand and see what I fancy. The main meal won't be a big problem as I'm not a big meat eater and don't have gravy so I have saved myself a lot of work with those. Will be having the little extras though like...

I'm Julie from Clitheroe, :)

Just had this for tea and it was brill! I need to make it thinner in the middle but the edges were crispy. Couldn't hold it though, had to use the good old knife and fork, but well worth it. I'm going to have a practice to make two smaller and thinner ones.

Well done to you both! Hope you have a great time!

Wow what a co-incidence that is! Yes, Ribble Valley is a lovely place to live. I know quite a few people moving to the Gt Harwood store and I think a friend of mine has got the store managers job. You will have a brilliant time. They are, as a rule, pretty good employers. I loved my time with them.

Fantastic news! I see you are in Lancashire...which new store is it? I have some friends going to work in one which is opening round near me.

Just been weighed at my cardiology appointment and 4lb off so far this week! I'm soooooo pleased! AgingRockChick 7lb (2lb done ~ 5lb to go) Babybuffy84 6lb (0lb down ~ 6lb to go) Berry85 (0lb down ~ 6lb to go) Caldil 8lb (0lb down ~ 8 to go) cupotea 7lb (0lb down ~ 7lb to go ) Curvykat 7lb (0lb...

Great thread, thanks for resurrecting it.:)

Hope you get good news! I worked for Tesco for nearly 15 years, started on the checkouts and ended up as a Senior manager. I loved the job and managed various stores in the Lancs/Yorks area. They are good on development if you want it and work on other departments is often available. HPsaucy...I...

It wasn't something I had ever come across until my daughter-in-law mentioned the she got referal fees when she worked for a nursing agency. Some where quite substantial as well. She made no mention of splitting the fee.

Well done Terri, hope to catch up with you soon.:)

Fantastic, you look stunning! Well done.

You look gorgeous! Well done. :)

Amazing, well done!

Fantastic! You look so different and loads younger! Well done. :)

Just had this for tea with a bit of cooked chiken in it and SW chips. It was very good and worth doing again. Wasn't 'hot' enough for my OH but he said he would eat it again. :) Result!!!

Wow, Lisa, looking at your weight loss to date you are amazing. Well done!! Not just for the amount you have lost but being so consistant. That's fantastic!!!

Added my name as well (i forgot earlier!). 10lb would be great! AgingRockChick 7lb (0lb done ~ 7lb to go) Babybuffy84 6lb (0lb down ~ 6lb to go) Caldil 8lb (0lb down ~ 8 to go) cupotea 7lb (0lb down ~ 7lb to go ) feistyfluxy 9lb (0lb down ~ 9lb to go) Gottasleepnow (1lb down ~ 6lb to go)...

Well done and goodbye Bron, hope to meet up with you again soon.;)

Hi everyone, hope I can come and stay for a few weeks. :) I started on WW in Jan and have lost 2st 6lb but have not been motivated over the summer. I haven't gained anything which is good but now I need a kick to get going again. I have just started with SW at 16st 5lb and want to lose at least...

Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do! My doctor was on at me for ages to stop even though I was overweight. Unfortunately it was a heart attack that got me to stop in the end. I've never smoked since (6 years now and I was a 40 a day smoker!) and although I am still overweight that is...

Good luck! I'm aiming for 10lbs but anything extra would be good!!

Fantastic, just what I needed! Thank you.

Maybe you could write down what you wanted to say first and then get it straight in your head before letting your mouth take over. I know it helps me when I am afraid of putting my foot in it or hurting someone's feelings. :)

After reading all this thread, as a newbie, I cannot believe I can eat so much of things and still lose weight. Some amazing recipes there, thank you all. Now to start a new shopping list........... :)

Oh my goodness, sounds scrummy. I am deffinately going to have to give some of these ideas a whirl!

I would love to kick myself off with a loss like that but doubt I could do it. :( But the best of luck! I hope you manage to get in the dress and have a lovely day.

I would love to join this as well please. I have just started on SW so am very new and still finding my way around it all. I would love to lose 10lb by the end of the month, so that is now my incentive!!