Low Carb Diet (atkins)

G-G_4

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/dairycarbs.htm

I found this which reckons Coconut milk has 6.3 grams of carbs, Heavy cream 6.6grams. So not much difference.. just wondering if there would be more sugar? Oooooh, i'd love a coconut milk curry

Ted_Hutchinson

tinkerbell84 wrote: »

or the cup of tea

I drink loads of Green Tea through the day. It's nice cold as well as hot. I'm sure it helps not only with weight loss but also with improving your skin's photoprotection.

Sazbo

Ted_Hutchinson wrote: »

I drink loads of Green Tea through the day. It's nice cold as well as hot. I'm sure it helps not only with weight loss but also with improving your skin's photoprotection.

Try as I might, I just can't get used to green tea... I wish I could because I know it's really good for me... but I just can't wean myself off the regular stuff:o

sx

Ted_Hutchinson

G-G wrote: »

Wish me luck! & any hints and tips would be much appreciated!

Try Green Tea. This not only helps with weight loss but also improves your skins natural photoprotection so you can sunbathe for longer safely.

Try also substituting Coconut Oil for frying . While it does tend to spit a bit because it's medium chain its better for you than normal saturated fat and it promotes ketosis. I tried some ketosticks because they were being discussed on another forum and I was curious. I don't think they are essential but it is quite interesting to see the colour change that signifies your body is burning fat. I just use cheapo Coconut oil from and Indian Grocers about £1 £1.50 a 500ml pot much cheaper than the pure virgin stuff.

I didn't stop eating yoghurt, but mine is all home made with only whole milk.

You will see here that Dr McCleary of the Brain Trust Program is an advocate of low carb eating for optimal brain function. I found that I appeared to have lost the brain fog that used to make concentrating on nutritional research papers somewhat difficult. Being able to think clearer and concentrate longer makes things much easier.

Sazbo

Ted_Hutchinson wrote: »

I tried some ketosticks because they were being discussed on another forum and I was curious. I don't think they are essential but it is quite interesting to see the colour change that signifies your body is burning fat.

I tried these too. Not good to get too hung up about using them I think, but as a guide to indicate ketosis they are, as you say, helpful.

sx

Ted_Hutchinson

Sazbo wrote: »

Try as I might, I just can't get used to green tea... I wish I could because I know it's really good for me... but I just can't wean myself off the regular stuff:o

sx

I do know others who have this problem. I just prefer it now and don't drink normal tea unless I feel obliged to be polite. I used to drink loads of coffee as well but now it's Green Tea. I hardly ever bother to flavour it. I used to add ginger or lemon, or other spice/herb fruit to make a change but usually I just use the cheapest Green Tea Leaves that the Indian shop sells.

G-G_4

Are we not supposed to have tea? I've got a cuppa infront of me now :shocked:

I don't have sugar or sweetners anymore though :laugh:

I have 1 or 2 cups a day, sometimes none.

tinkerbell84

Ted_Hutchinson wrote: »

I drink loads of Green Tea through the day. It's nice cold as well as hot. I'm sure it helps not only with weight loss but also with improving your skin's photoprotection.

Idiot Proof Diet doesn't allow even green tea in Phase 1

Not that I've ever had it.

I make do with decaff coffee (plus a slug of double cream) and fruit teas.

tinkerbell84

You shouldn't be having anything caffeinated.

G-G - you really need to read about and understand the 'rules' before starting this kind of diet.

G-G_4

tinkerbell84 wrote: »

Idiot Proof Diet doesn't allow even green tea in Phase 1

Not that I've ever had it.

I make do with decaff coffee (plus a slug of double cream) and fruit teas.

Where do you get the info for Idiot Proof diet Tinkerbell?

I have been really good for lunch. I had a slither of ham, a slither of roast beef, a babybel, a chicken skewer and slice of a tomato. I hope that's good anyhow :laugh:

Going to have chicken again for dinner tonight, with brocolli and cauliflower.

So, how much have people lost on the various low carb diets? and have you found that it got easier after a week or two?