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I want snow!!!!! Other than freezing cold not a flake, mind I am working over Christmas!!! So being stuck in work due to the white stuff would be hellish!!! But a few flakes now would make my day x

Hope you are feeling better today xxxx there are lots of bugs doing the rounds xx

Thank you so so much!! May invest in some of the da Vinci syrups you told me about for Christmas x x

Today I am starting my Christmas shopping !!!! So going to eat when out and about eek!!' Not sure if I trust someone else with my carbs, I have planned as much as poss, will be giving Starbucks a wide birth (would normally be my first port if call) instead I have told my mother that I now plan...

I know and the calories it packs are shocking!!! I use my fitness pal and I was 15 carbs yesterday, know I am in ketosis, used a stick and shows bright purple(made sure I drunk more!!) I have a strange taste in my mouth, good job toothpaste is carb free! It is carb free yes???? So today is...

Another thing I am going to put on the back burner for the time being!!! I worked out my portion was 2g carb!!! I think that will be something to look forward to in the future x

Great idea ML eating from the first owl has to be better than not sticking to it! And if I choose I can then go back to induction on the first. I may even treat myself to a few almonds!!!! Xxand thanks lady f I will be getting the soya tomorrow will check out the value range x

Just found a recipe for chicken Alfredo!!! I love it so planning on making over the weekend. Maybe a Friday night treat... And as we loved the courgette/pasta will use on that again x tonight I am making beef burgers, have added a bit of blue cheese to the middle, just waiting for OH to turn up...

Thanks for the fudge tip!! Will be doing all a few days before Christmas...... Have decided to also see if I can stick to plan Christmas Day! I may cave in with the stuffing, so going to seek or try low carb recipes. Use low carb sausages mixed with a mim made into breadcrumbs??? Not sure if a...

Going to try the flax porridge in a few weeks, loving the fact I can have lots of stuff to look forward to! Like the chocolate bark not making until Christmas Eve!! So that way it will be like such a treat I won't want fudge or chocolates (that's my theory anyway) x

Just taken the dog for a walk!!!! Love going at silly o'clock in the morning as it means I have the lake all to myself!! Even did a 5 min power walk!! Totally wiped me out, but will try to do most walks now xx going to get some flax seed in later with the soya milk and coco etc. but have decided...

My pesto recipe is the same I have used for years, I have forsaken the pine nuts at present due to just starting on induction (will be one of the first things I re introduce) i haves herb cutting board and start by cutting the garlic and basil, I do it in small amounts at a time I use 4...

Hate the dentist!!! So so need a checkup it's been over a year!!!!

Interesting article, I am still at the stage where I have to defend the diet ( have no weight loss as proof as yet) Sorry your day was so **** in work, love the I can solve it attitude x x enjoy the red!!!

Sliced the courgettes with veg peeler, popped in pan with butter only slightly cooked, put some cream, home made pesto, and slices of Parmigiano-Reggiano into a saucepan, slowly heated until cheese melted. dry fried bacon lardons, put the courgettes and bacon in a shallow Pyrex dish poured the...

Feel lots better today, fingers crossed will feel tons better by Thursday, have to start the Christmas shopping!! X Breakfast Bacon, eggs, mushrooms. Lunch spinach, prawns, mayo. Dinner made a courgette and bacon bake, it was yummy x Going to get some essentials on Thursday, green and...

Ok have booked 2 annual leave in so off this week. This morning I felt starving hungry, I had 2 eggs, 2 bacon, and some mushrooms. Filled me full to the brim, now resting on the sofa with lots of water and my kindle, suddenly I feel a bit better!!! Xxx

Ok when you lot had the Atkins flu, did you get a high temp and shivers, I am working tonight, and feel so rotten, on the verge of phoning in sick!!! But if its just Atkins flu I would be less inclined to call in. Just not sure if I have the real thing, and would hate to pass on to some of my...

Yep stewed with spenda, tastes great perfect with cream. So dinner I had some rocket and spinach mixed with chicken and bacon...oh and mayo, it tasted lovely throw on some spring opinions and lots of pepper. It was yum yum..felt really thirsty all day, so have drunk lots of water, headache now...

Today I feel proper ill, not sure if Atkins flu, did not expect to feel proper ill, just slightly off colour!! I have had 2 mouthfuls of scrambled eggs, and a pork chop for lunch, lots and lots of water, I have just had stewed rhubarb and cream, and it was amazing!!! Am I aloud it twice in one day??

I am in rhubarb heaven!!!!

Ok so shopping list for today Coconut oil Green and blacks coco Flax seed ground Tablet sweeteners until the liquid arrives Cream cheese Rhubarb Rhubarb And cinnamon lowest carb I can find!!

Perfect start to the day x I have just opened the door to my 3 cats, one has dived under quilt, one wants to sit on my chest!! The other wants nothing to do until he has been fed!!

Ok going to give that a miss (lcm syrups). Sorry if so many questions, but coconut oil, I spotted a jar in tesco,white about £6 is this the stuff you talk about, have decided to leave the bark until Christmas, so it will feel super treat like, and will be easier to stay on track over the...

Ok cheese cake now that is genius!!!

Thank you so so much!!! You have told me I can have rhubarb!! I love the stuff, going to get some now!! X do not understand where this sweet tooth has come from? Thought I would crave bread etc, but no it's dessert! I am also going to try with 1/2 cream 1/2 water, is cinnamon carb free...

Ok I have had a genius idea, or has the potential to be a genius idea, I can make egg custard!!! Just need to make it low carb?? Has anyone made?? Think I need to order some low carb goodies like that liquid sweetener x

Woke up ridiculously early for a Saturday!!! Been reading lots of people diary's (lots of ideas) have noticed some items such as chocolate bark, green and blacks coco with cream, sugar free jelly and cream. Now I would class myself as a savoury girl, it was sausage rolls all the way!! But I so...

As I am so totally new to this I plan to stay on induction until Christmas Day, then I intend to have Christmas lunch without a worry, and the rest of the time stay on induction. I would stay on for Christmas lunch, but I am working Christmas Eve nights, and can't see mum willing to make Atkins...

Just found this! Brilliant. Almost glad I woke way to early for a Saturday x

Ordered!!!!! The bento box that is!!!!! Mind I love the suitcase x Have a banging headache, and feel rough. Maybe coincidence? I am drinking water +++ it's easy to do as feeling thirsty +++ going to visit family today, so taking my own food with me, mum seemed a bit stumped when I informed...

I would cry if I lost all the contents of my freezer, but prob would be a good thing, I am sure I have lots of things that should have been eaten a long time ago x

That is amazing, nice to read about someone who has gone down the pounds, shows it can be done. X

Yep night shifts... I never skip meals (I may have to many if anything) did not wake until gone 4pm, normally I eat through the night when working, but as I wanted to be totally carb free, I stopped at midnight and just consumed water and black coffee (considering I have been waiting for weeks...

Ok today was day number 1!!! I slept most of it, Only has dinner this evening, it was massive. Sirloin steak, with mushrooms fried in butter, courgettes cooked in garlic olive oil, and a small amount of a creamy sauce (cream added to the steak juice).it was divine. X

Thank you lady, nandos never entered my mind!!! But love the place and an obvious choice... X

Will do, thanks for the advice. I have a list kind of, but know from past experiences shopping after a 12 hour nightshift, always results in a random shop! So god knows what I will come home with....have you any advice on what to eat if eating out??? Have lots of shopping trips planned, and so...

I so hope I am where you are in a year. My journey starts tomorrow, I am heading to my 40's and have noticed lots of things starting to happen down to my weight. I look forward to slowly eliminating them, x have looked through you food ideas, and stolen a fair few x

Have been reading your diary moonlight, and have taken lots of inspiration from it. I am sorry to read about how ill you have been, and touched by how you seem to take it all in your stride. X

That shop looks like heaven.... X

Good to know about alcohol, it's nice to know in the not so distant future I can indulge a little! X Just back from my G.P. and all good, bloods fine, and he is happy I start on Atkins tomorrow!! So so excited. He has asked I have bloods done in 6 months time. So tonight I am working last...

Can you have cornbeef??? Not a great fan, but curious x now the sausages I do like!! Will stick up on them xx

Ahhhhhh I so just want to start!!!! I am working 3 night shifts starting tonight....blood results Wednesday pm, So plan to go do shop Thursday, then weigh and start Friday....... It's seems to be taking forever, I hope this enthusiasm stays with me xx

So today has been all about preparing, looking at recipes, thinking about food choices, doing an online shop, making sure I am fully prepared. I have been going through lots of people's diary's, I feel so ready to start. In the meantime I am eating up all the carbs present in house, we have...

So last night i dragged my rather large arse for a girlie night out. After 6 different jugs of cocktails (apple pie my fave!!!) I Informed my friends I was starting Atkins. It was met with positivity, it seems some have tried at some stage in their life!!!! All who have tried reported it...

Thanks lady, I drink way to much of the stuff. So will limit myself to one can a night. I guess it will be my treat, replace the hot choc I have xx

Ok thanks for the advice, any other essential info you think I may need ? I am confused re diet drinks, I don't drink lots but is one can of coke zero a night allowed??

I am reading and re-reading everything about Atkins!. I am now re-reading the book. I understand the medical logic behind it, in fact when reading it made perfect sense. I am so so excited, I work nights next Wednesday (I should have got my blood results that afternoon) so plan on a shipping...

Going to ask my GP for vaniqa! I have has a course of laser treatment, that has taken the worse, I am/should be due a 6 month blast after Christmas. This cream sounds ideal. Thank you!!! I am excited to give be giving Atkins a go, hurry up blood results. X

Thanks both for reply's I am worried as i have had a very unhealthy relationship with food. I accept i am a carb addict, but i find i shovel food, i don't taste the flavors savior the texture or enjoy greatly i eat very very fast. I do adore that stuffed feeling, the feeling of a full...

Wow i am going to be looking up all these meds I was diagnosed with pcos about a year ago i 37!!! but have had pcos for years, just never bothered getting symptoms seen to. I went to see my gp yesterday and he told me eat very low carb, advised Atkins ..and started me on metformin. now all i...

Hi i went to see my GP who advised low carb.....i am going to give Atkins a go with G.P.s blessing. I am waiting for blood tests to come back, and hopefully if i get the ok i will start a week today x i have also picked up a prescription for metformin!! love a supportive gp they make all the...

Just picked up my prescription for the same!!! I am looking forward to see if there is a difference!! I start Atkins diet in 6 days time (after blood results back) i have a mammoth amount of weight to lose, but madly looking forward to it....

Forgot to mention i got hair dye today!!!!!! i am a mousy brown with grey running through!! so i went for understated red! I am going out tomorrow night for a friends birthday, unsure if i should get the dye out now? working night shift tonight so wont have time ahhhh little bit apprehensive

Hey all, i have been looking and searching for the best way for me to eat, and hopefully lose stoneage!!! I am a 37 year old, i have a 14 year old son. I was a single mum for most of his upbringing, my partner passed away when son was little, through choice i decided to focus on son and...