Newbie needs advice!

[wanttobeslim!]

Hi- I'm new to the forum and the diet - currently on day 4 and it's going well so far. I was just wondering- is there a cheaper alternative to the golden vegetable water flavouring? I really like the taste (it helps bridge the slight hunger gap!) however I am looking at a cheaper suggestion as it'll start costing a fortune!!!

Can anyone help me at all?!

 

[Chlo]

I get Vegetable Boullion). It is available at most supermarkets and does the same job. I got the idea from this forum and while back and it doesn't effect losses, but whoever did the original post stipulated low salt version (I don't know why though).

Hope this helps

 

[PhoenixsHonour]

I've never tried the golden vegetable water flavouring, but it probably isn't recommended that you substitute with anything not on plan. If you were going to try bouillon, then using a low salt variety would help stop you retaining water, I think.

 

[debkat]

Vegetable Boullion used to be allowed on CD, thats why they have developed their own. Tho it was never in the books as an official allowed, CDCs used to say you could use it in moderation. I believe the recommendation now is no more than 1 per day.

You need to buy the low salt one to stop you retaining water, tbh I find the other version too salty anyway, and I like my salt.

 

[spangles]

in the recipe book now they use boullion and golden veg drink as completely interchangeable, fwiw.

 

[wanttobeslim!]

Thanks for you help- its weird about the salt thing as (although I like the taste) I do find the golden vegetable too salty so only have half the amount in a mug of water.

On a different note- i'm only a few days in and although I've not been hungry I can't stop thinking about food!!!anyone else had this problem?! ?

 

[Gem8133]

I was exactly the same and in the evenings I have to cook for three others, that's when i find it hard... As soon as they have left the table I ask them to empty their plates in the bin as Its temptation. I did LL before but it does get easier, It will be three weeks tomorrow I have been on this diet, it is brilliant once you get your head round it, and I am sure you will do great


Gem xxx

 

[PhoenixsHonour]

I'm watching my partner make herself a pizza and salad right now, and this is about the only time I want food! I don't even like pizza, I just want something because she's having it.

 

[wanttobeslim!]

I'm watching my partner make herself a pizza and salad right now, and this is about the only time I want food! I don't even like pizza, I just want something because she's having it.

Mmmmmm pizza.......