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  1. TinaLouise

    Sugar Alcohols and why Atkins Bars are evil.

    Great post ML!! ...should be a sticky! ;-)
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    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Hi ML everythings ok :-) Just preparing to start in my new natural therapiea clinic space this coming Wednesday. It's very exciting! I have my room set up now, furniture assembled. Been promoting it on Facebook and locally. Am having a "pop in for a cuppa and chat" day. WI (8 June 2012)...
  3. TinaLouise

    Moonlights' (temporary) Maintenance

    Learning to love another, requires one to let go of their fears and insecurities. It requires one to love themselves first and foremost. This WOE is as much a weightloss journey, as it is a journey of personal growth and development. As fat is lost, the fears and insecurities that have been...
  4. TinaLouise

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    What a fantastic, positive, life-affirming experience! Your holiday is just what I need ;) xx
  5. TinaLouise

    Studies & info

    The problem lies not in the information available, but in the hands of chemical producers, conventional medicine, pharmaceutical companies etc. It doesn't suit them to have a healthy population, as they make less profit. Difficulties also lie in attempting to 'awaken' the brainwashed...
  6. TinaLouise

    TRIFLE!!

    Oh this sounds like it may be something to make :)! I set my jelly & cube it before layering... I have a feeling the kids might eat it before I get any :/ Might have to grate a little 85% choc on top ...mmmmm!
  7. TinaLouise

    Karen's Diary

    Fantastic loss Karen! Good to hear that you're feeling much better, and again, Well done! xx
  8. TinaLouise

    Scrumbles' diary...life after losing a third of me...

    Good luck scrumbles! I know what you mean about cheese! I have to be careful...max 60g most days, if I have 120g in one day I have to be really careful for the next few days!
  9. TinaLouise

    Alpaca's stream of consciousness - IS BACK ON THE WAGON!

    Milk thistle can also help support during weightloss as it supports & promotes healthy liver function, supports pancreatic function, can optimise the way the body uses insulin & available glucose. :) xx
  10. TinaLouise

    Triage is at GOAAALLLLL!!!!

    Sounds like a fantastic plan for the day, triage! I am jealous of the weather you guys are having! I am in Central West NSW, Australia...and freezing lol!
  11. TinaLouise

    Scrumbles' diary...life after losing a third of me...

    The only thing holding you back at this point may just be the milk :( I use cream (35% fat) with my tea and it doesn't separate with a layer of fat, which I find with dbl cream. xx
  12. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    My apologies for my erratic writings... My headspace is not very clear, nor organised, at the moment x
  13. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    I absolutely love this WOE! There are times that I miss the convenience of bread tho...especially when making the kids lunches :/ *** I am feeling very tired ATM. Hubby had to go to Sydney (400+km away) last Friday, as his aunt took a turn for the worse...she finally succumbed to the cancer and...
  14. TinaLouise

    Induction Nausea

    You could try simmering fresh, thinly sliced ginger root to ease nausea. Hope you're feeling better soon slimming lizard x
  15. TinaLouise

    Tiggertoes on Atkins

    My calories are anywhere from 1800-2500 this last few weeks...and I have lost more this 4wks (5.6kg) than i even lost during phase 1 induction! Good luck! You are doing really well :)
  16. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Typical menu for me (it rarely changes) Early morn: 2 cups strong tea with cream & saccharin B: protein shake (<2g carb) + 1tbsp coconut oil L: tuna/egg/meat and lettuce often with homemade mayo D: beef/chicken, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans - often with cream based sauce of some type...
  17. TinaLouise

    Tiggertoes on Atkins

    Try virgin coconut oil, and make sure you're using butter etc for cooking...makes you feel full :D
  18. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Now I don't understand the mysteries of the human body...especially when it comes to mine ~ it has a mind of its own... Unscheduled weigh in: 103.3kg (-1.2kg since 3days ago).
  19. TinaLouise

    Laura' atkins loss journey !!!

    Welcome & Good Luck Laura x
  20. TinaLouise

    Tiggertoes on Atkins

    Hi Tiggertoes (Chan ;)) welcome and good luck on your Atkins journey! Support here is fantastic :) Those muffins look yummy! x
  21. TinaLouise

    Fiona's Atkins-ing!

    Wow! Your willpower must be amazing... I wouldn't have been able to help myself, would've had to taste something :o Well done :)
  22. TinaLouise

    Induction Atkins again :)

    Welcome back slimming lizard :) & Good luck x
  23. TinaLouise

    Big Mark's Vanishing Waistline (Diary)

    Hi BigMark, looks like a tasty menu! I love steak with cream(y) mushroom sauce... This WOE doesn't feel like a "diet", does it hehee! Congrats on your losses so far x
  24. TinaLouise

    Studies & info

    "The researchers said that the capacity of piperine [from black pepper] to stop fat cell differentiation may make it a useful intervention in obesity related diseases. This research is not the first to focus on piperine. A 2010 study on mice given a diet containing one per cent black pepper had...
  25. TinaLouise

    Studies & info

    I started this thread as a place to "house" interesting info that we find, that may be of interest to fellow minis.
  26. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Hot choc... Made with pure cocoa, cream, saccharin & boiling water! Cut the choc craving immediately, feels like I am being very naughty :)
  27. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Hi mini's! Hope we're all well & losing :D For the most part, I don't really add sweetener to anything...but it's getting cold here...down to -0.2C most nights... Realised that equal is aspartame :o, so just went out and bought Sugarless (saccharin). Weight this morning: 104.5kg ...so close...
  28. TinaLouise

    Tees diary!

    Hi Teeney, knowing its not a false positive is great! So long as you are following the plan with no cheats, you can enjoy the health benefits of coconut oil without fear of false readings! :)
  29. TinaLouise

    Induction sausages

    Don't be ashamed Alibaliboo...stand up and be proud of who you are. Sounds like you are doing a fantastic job getting both yourself and your son on track for healthy living - that is definitely something to be proud of! Everyone here at minis are super supportive. Good luck on your journey xx
  30. TinaLouise

    Tees diary!

    Be careful with the coconut oil...I think it can give a false "pink/purple" read on the ketostix. X
  31. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Hi minis! Have been planning starting my own business...got the website up ages ago lol & now finally a fb page. Weight gain of 1kg... Curious...can I have "equal" as a sweetener? Splenda gives me headaches :( Diet jellies are in the fridge...need sweet!
  32. TinaLouise

    not any more, sorry

    Have a fantastic birthday...hope your spoiled x
  33. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    About a week til TOTM...may explain my late night cravings last night...am ok this morning tho. Had my usual <2g carb shake for brekky. Snack: ham and cheese roll ups Lunch: steak, tbsp cream cheese, egg Dinner: roast turkey, broccoli, cauliflower, small serve pumpkin, some of the turkey...
  34. TinaLouise

    not any more, sorry

    Sage tea is good for hot flushes...grow it and you have a cheaper supply :)
  35. TinaLouise

    Karen's Diary

    Well done Karen... Onwards and downwards :))
  36. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Bren, you are more than welcome! I find that piece to be peace-inducing (IYKWIM)...it brings tears to my eyes every time I read it too. x ...the pizza is divine, don't feel like I am missing out at all, even hubby tried it and said it was lovely :)
  37. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    WI: 105.8kg (10.2kg lost since 16th Feb!) i am happ-happ-happy! {dancing around the bathroom}
  38. TinaLouise

    Cauliflower pizza base

    I found it better to use a 2nd sheet if baking paper on a plate and flip it over and cook for another 10mins before using as a 'pizza base'... But it was really really good!
  39. TinaLouise

    week 5 atkins and no weight loss for three weigh ins.

    Hi bluecatlady, I understand your dismay...my losses seem minimal too. I have been following Atkins 20g carbs (the odd day here & there 25-30g) ...thursday is the beginning of week 11 for me, and I have lost 9.3kg ...which seems like such along way with about 40kg still to lose. Stick with...
  40. TinaLouise

    not any more, sorry

    My thoughts & prayers to you, the children & your friends hubby x Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way that you always used...
  41. TinaLouise

    Cauliflower pizza base

    I actually doubled the mix, and made 4 pizzas. One for dinner & three to freeze!
  42. TinaLouise

    Cauliflower pizza base

    Nutrition Info (per 4 slices) [assuming each pizza is sliced into 6pces] ------------------------------ Calories 233 Total Fat 15g Sodium 420mg Total Carbs 9.5g Dietary Fiber 3.2g Nett carbs. 6.3g Protein 17g
  43. TinaLouise

    Cauliflower pizza base

    This recipe was from: http://everythingtasty.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/cauliflower-crust-pizzayou-wont-believe.html?m=1
  44. TinaLouise

    Cauliflower pizza base

    Cauliflower Crust Pizza.....you won't believe it! Cauliflower Crust Pizza....slices up beautifully. Makes one 9-10" pizza Inspired recipe from Your Lighter Side Ingredients for crust 1/2 head of a large cauliflower (this will shrink to about 2+ cups after cooked) 1 large egg 1 tsp minced...
  45. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Making cauliflower crust pizza for dinner tonight... Base is in the oven... It smells amazing! Will be topping it with a tbsp pizza sauce, salami, ham, capsicum, onion, cheese... Yummmmm!
  46. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Thanks for support and motivation... Geez everyone's diaries are inspirational! Not just with losses, but day to day living ups-and-downs too... It is reassuring! Thanks minis!
  47. TinaLouise

    Karen's Diary

    You sound so positive and with renewed spirit! Fantastic! Awesome goal...and achievable (if these diaries are anything to go by)!
  48. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Thankyou both for your encouragement. It really helps to 'pick me up' when having a down day. I think I have figured out my pattern for weightloss...I will lose for a week or so, then bloat...so water weight due to TOTM...then stall... Then lose again! Am going to try upping water consumption...
  49. TinaLouise

    ClaireCat: trials and tribulations

    If it were me, I'd wait til December ;) ...what are you studying ClaireCat?
  50. TinaLouise

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    I did my Bachelor of Herbal Therapies at the University of Newcastle (NSW Australia). They don't offer it anymore as the medical school and sponsoring pharmaceutical companies stomped it out :(.
  51. TinaLouise

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Those recipes sound lovely Susie! I too make my own skin care, tho I haven't done for a while. The aromas when creating them are divine, aren't they?
  52. TinaLouise

    Moonlights' (temporary) Maintenance

    Hi moonlights, stay positive hun. I have found meditation and positive affirmations to be really helpful (and still do!). On the relationship side: I met my fiancé on Facebook - "owned" - kept buying one of his pics that I liked the message on. I had been on my own (with my son) for almost 8...
  53. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Sorry they didn't help much LadyFelsham :( perhaps you need some adrenal support...panax or Siberian ginseng. Just moved my 2yr old into his big bed from the cot... 2nd night he fell out twice :/ on the upside my 9.5mth old daughter is sleeping well in the cot (she was in a portable cot)...
  54. TinaLouise

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    I'm sorry to hear that hun. maybe a bath with lavender, rose oils to also help calm and relax. Managing stressors is not easy :( Keep up the vervain...it's like I big hug (from a ground roots herbal lecturer I had once lol)! *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist...
  55. TinaLouise

    Karen's Diary

    Fingers crossed hun x *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  56. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Hi Susie, I am in Parkes NSW. About 4hrs from Sydney. I hope the vervain & chamomile help with your sleeping. I have had trouble sleeping too...mainly little ones waking up in the night tho. However have been unable to get to sleep til after midnight. Stopped having black tea after 7pm and that...
  57. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Hallelujah! Down from 110kg less than a week ago, to 107.8kg this morning! B protein shake (<2g carb/18g protein) (planning...) L boiled egg, small salad, tuna D Thai curry paste, beef mince, green salad Tea with cream x3 Lemon myrtle tea x4 +water *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum...
  58. TinaLouise

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Valerian is known to increase intensity of vivid dreams. Hot feet...perhaps up your vitB? Perhaps try vervain &/chamomile to relax for sleep. Good luck :) *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  59. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    I am having a hard time staying focused. I'm not sure if it's having had 3 babies in 3 years...feb 2009, jan 2010 & July 2011...and my hormones are screwed up...but I can't lose any more weight. Am sticking to <20g carbs...apart from the other day with the banana bread - how I remained in...
  60. TinaLouise

    Karen's Diary

    Congratulations on your loss! Well done! *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  61. TinaLouise

    Fed up with buying clothes because they cover me up!

    Congrats on your loss! Long may it continue...and be experienced by all ;) *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  62. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Ooh checked this afternoon...still in ketosis! Yay! <phew!> Am going to be much more careful...try not to succumb to the crumb! *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  63. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    ..and so I pick myself up, and start again after my latest stumble... Homemade banana cake for the kids! I finally managed to locate organic coconut oil and flaxseed meal (out of the ordinary ingredients are not easy to come by where I live...1+hrs from major town...my best source would be in...
  64. TinaLouise

    Quote about calories from atkins nutritionist

    I have to agree with the focus on calories/carbs in the applications available... I was using fitday, but recently switched to the Atkins iPhone app... Works better for me as it has carbs enlarged, calories /fat/ protein are smaller. *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife...
  65. TinaLouise

    back to atkins

    Welcome <back> & good luck! :) *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  66. TinaLouise

    Chicken baked in mayo/parmesan/garlic - all phases - carbs low

    Oh my! This was lovely! Hubby & the kids loved it too! Thanks again for sharing :D *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  67. TinaLouise

    waiting for my book...

    Hi Karen, good luck on your Atkins journey :) There are "stickies" in the Atkins diet thread that give a good overview of how to get started on Atkins. *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  68. TinaLouise

    ...it's been a long journey back to what works!

    Thanks Kat1e. I know I don't drink enough water :(. I am really going to try and change that today! *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  69. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Today is a new day (just after 7am in Sydney)... I am dragging my feet lol, whilst the kids seem eager to get to daycare. Am planning on having scrambled eggs for breaky! Thai green curry (paste) with turkey mince, on green salad for lunch. Not sure on dinner yet... *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of...
  70. TinaLouise

    ...it's been a long journey back to what works!

    Thanks Phoenyx. To know there is support, is comforting. Today is a new day (just after 7am in Sydney)... I am dragging my feet lol, whilst the kids seem eager to get to daycare. Am planning on having scrambled eggs for breaky! Thai green curry (paste) with turkey mince, on green salad for...
  71. TinaLouise

    Chicken baked in mayo/parmesan/garlic - all phases - carbs low

    Thanks for sharing this recipe! I am running low on inspiration for meals... This sounds yummy! *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  72. TinaLouise

    Italian Sponge Cake page 380, Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution mmmmm

    Thankyou for this post! Was looking for a low carb cake recipe :) I could (((hug))) you! *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  73. TinaLouise

    TinaLouise's Diet Diary

    Why do I sabotage myself? It's almost that TOTM and I have binged on carbs and... I feel sooo damn guilty! I have been really good for the last 7 days, keeping carbs down to 20g/day... Except for today....nearly 100g carbs! I feel like crying and giving up. My weight isn't shifting anywhere near...
  74. TinaLouise

    ...it's been a long journey back to what works!

    Why do I sabotage myself? It's almost that TOTM and I have binged on carbs and... I feel sooo damn guilty! I have been really good for the last 7 days, keeping carbs down to 20g/day... Except for today....nearly 100g carbs! I feel like crying and giving up. My weight isn't shifting anywhere...
  75. TinaLouise

    12 stone before I hit 40

    Wow! You are truly inspiring! Good luck with the rest of your journey, (((hugs))) *~*TL*~* xx *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16 Feb 2012; S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  76. TinaLouise

    12 stone before I hit 40

    Hi BigBurd, I was a lurker and only recently joined too. Congratulations on the losses you have achieved so far! You are an inspiration hun! Good luck with the rest of your journey. *~*TL*~* xx *~*TL*~* *~dreaming of long term success~* mum of 4; wife; herbalist; Height: 166cm; Started: 16...
  77. TinaLouise

    ...it's been a long journey back to what works!

    Thanks for the welcome! :) Height: 166cm Started: 16 Feb 2012 S/C/G: 116kg/109.5kg/65kg
  78. TinaLouise

    ...it's been a long journey back to what works!

    Hi everyone! I am a 37yr mum to 4 kids (ages 8mths, 2yrs, 3yrs & 12yrs). Having had 3 babies in 3 years has taken its toll, and I am SO ready to lose this weight! I need motivation, and quite often need "accountability" buddies! ...dreaming of long-term success... *~*TL*~*
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