Low Carb Diet (atkins)

Sazbo

Good morning my lovlies :hello:

How are we all today? I slept well - I can't believe how much better I am sleeping on this low-carb regime. And I have had poor sleep for goodness knows how long.

Well Elona, I too was wondering what to have for breakfast - on a whim i decided to fry some flat mushrooms and some slices of chorizo - and omg it's really tasty! Definitely recommend it:) It's funny - I was very similar - cramming cereal and/or toast in my mouth - not just for breakfast either; all times of the day and night:o and couldn't understand why I was permanently hungry.... err, hello, insulin?!:rolleyes:

I am meeting my mum at 1pm to have a gander round M&S and a natter as well no doubt:) so looking forward to that.

Well done Gillette! :j First few days are definitely weird - I know I felt really strange the first week... or maybe I should say even stranger than usual:D On the drinks front could you perhaps try a few other herbal teas? I have to say I'm not a fan of them myself, but fennel tea is nice. Or unsweetened lemon or fresh mint tea - hot or iced? Or sparkling water with ice and a squeeze of lemon or lime, as someone else here suggested?

Take care everyone:)

Much love,
Sazzy xxxx

elona

Hi Sazbo

I had some berries and cream at about 10 and am only just starting to feel hungry now which is unheard of for me!

Have lemon drizzled baked salmon with broccoli and cauli, maybe asparagus as well for a late Sunday lunch. Have baked stuffed mushrooms for DD(19) and also baking some spicy chicken thighs and low carb sausages so I have something to pick at later. Also have organic new potatoes for those not on low carb.

DD(14) has entered a competition with some friends to win a makeover in London so have implored some of the old stylers to vote for her. I was not sure where to put the link and did not want to be accused of "spamming!"

shykins

hi everyone

just had a lovely bbq with gorgeous sausages and burgers, loads of salad with mayo YUMMMy

gillette well done on the loss already and dont worry the first week is the worsst... as far as starbucks well why not have decaff (or not) coffee with pouring cream, dont have the whipped cream cos they whip it with sugar syrup... oh and to gee it up a bit a lot of starbucks have sugar free syrups.. no need to go without completely

flat mushroms with chopped up stalks and ham in the wells (or pate), slice of cheese on top cooked under the grilll drooollll

oh and u dont have to fry everything if u dont want it done that way then just cook it how u usually would, i rarely fry

all this lovely food we are all eating much better than a lettuce leaf with ummm dry chicken breast hehe

elona

Enjoyed a late lunch at 4 o clock and am now polishing off a few strawberries and some double cream! Have a coffee with cream with it - Yum!

DH looked aghast at my breakfast this morning but I pointed out it was within the plan and it was worth seeing how I did before criticising it. Why, the minute you start to do any kind of eating plan does everyone feel compelled to comment unfavourably? Especially if it is low carb!
Gillette
Thanks for offering to vote for DD. I have p.m. d a link.

If it does not work there is a working link on my post in the Old Style Board.

What could be more old style than cheering on your daughter?

Before anyone asks it is not a career or theatrical thing - just a bit of fun- I have no intention of turning into Mrs Worthington a la Noel Coward!:rotfl:

Sazbo

Hi everyone :hello:

Had a nice day. Looked round M&S with mum. Bought a nice summery skirt - white with a blue flower pattern on it - will be nice for my holiday in Cornwall next month

Shykins we also did the M&S two eat for £10 - had chicken with a mozzarella and pesto melt and oven-roasted veggies... and i donated the fresh fruit salad and bottle of wine to my folks lol. Was very tasty tho.

Wow it's getting on for 8pm and it's still hot. Feels like it wants to rain, but don't think it will. Think I'll put the kettle on.

Much love to all,
Sazzy xxxx

Sazbo

Oh, and Elona - re unfavourable comments - you'll be the one having the last laugh;):D

Sazx

tinkerbell84

My sister had a go last week about my 'extreme diet'.


This is the girl that never exceeds 700 calories a day :rolleyes:

shykins

elona know how u feel why do we always have to justify lowcarb and if u say atkins OMGG people go nuts.....i always say how can eating proper real protein and fresh fruit and veg be unhealthy???.. that tends to shut them up lol

saz i bought some of the chicken as well but have put that in the freezer for in the week.... well done on donating the puds!!! we had some sort of ricotta thing and i have to say i had one bite and it was AMAZING so sorry to say i ate the rest... still thats mainteance for u u can treat yrself every so often as long as it doesnt become and every day thing!!!!

x

Ted_Hutchinson

For those who feel the need to justify their diet to others perhaps this site will provide some useful factual back up information. Here are a few of the topics discussed.

Studies Proving the Safety and Efficacy of the Low Carb Diet

Is Your Low Carb Diet Safe?

No More Ketobreath!

Try Our New Protein Need Calculator - And Break Through Stalls!

gillette147

Well folks....weigh day................lost 4lb!!!!!
I can only claim to have been doing it properly for 5 days. I didn't understand what I was doing for first 2 days. I am so so pleased.

I'm trying more things and having such lovely food. What a magical diet.
BTW I love pak choi and it's v low in carbs.

Keep it up people xxx