Low-carb diets support thread

sweetserendipity

sarahs999 wrote: »

I'd lost half a pound finally yesterday, but it seems to be back on today. Balls.

Would that be tennis balls or snow balls?! :rotfl:

Agree with G&B, have you noticed your clothes feeling looser??
Have you got much to lose?? I know I lose more because I've still got stones (plural) to lose!!

Btw, just been on FB & looks like daisy's hubby is home from hospital :j
Hope all goes well. XX

sarahs999

I have plenty to lose, sadly. I know that low carbing works as I lost 2.5 stone a few years ago.

I don't know about clothes feeling loser. Maybe a tiny bit, but then I did lose the 6lbs. I'm going to keep going as I have no choice really; we want to have another baby and I really feel I need to lose more weight first.

sarahs999

Also, does anyone have the definitive answer on chewing gum? It seems tohave a carb count on it but surely you're not eating it so it doesn't count? Of course it's sugar free. Maybe that's what's stalling me!

Dr_DiNg_DoNg

week 18

Got some G&B 85% choc yesterday , never had it before , and first choc since October when I had my moment of clarity concerning the weight. Makes a change to almonds and pork puffs anyway.

Nice to see everyone doing so well. I think another 6 weeks or so and I will be on maintenance, which is where I will find it hard, I'm more all or nothing. The reality is LC controls my appetite, and I simply dont eat anywhere near the same amount of food, a bit of carbs and I will be back on the munchie train

Boiled a ham today, & some nice cabbage which seems in season at the mo and was very good with olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper , plus cauli mash with spring onions in.

Yesterday was stir fry , which although is quick and easy, I always find it a bit disappointing.

aliasojo

Just in case anyone needs anything from Holland & Barratt...they have a 'buy one get one half price' promo going on until the 18th of this month.

I bought some of those crispbreads that sweet mentioned but I haven't tried them yet so dont know if they were a good buy or a waste of money. :rotfl:

Anyway, if you use a lot of flax seed etc, maybe now's the time to stock up?

Mercy

Hi all, quick in n out ala alias :rotfl:

aliasojo wrote: »

Mercy (or anyone else who's made it) does the Mexican fudge taste strongly of chillies?

I'm browsing the recipes again as I can't remember half of what I used to eat and I came across the fudge one. Not sure if I fancy it or not, lol.

The mex fudge tastes of however many chillis you put in it I have had same with strong sprin onions, serious ham, choritzo, anything basically with a strong flavour or mix em with slivers of tomato. It's v versatile!

Got an omlette setting - back in a bit

MXXX

Mercy

Just had a better chance to catch up. Sorry alias - hadn't realised the q had been answered, at least we all agree Actually I'd say add as many middlings as you want for the fudge, I did it in sections one time to assess what I like - but I would :rotfl:

fruitycar wrote: »

I found this thread a couple of days ago and have been lurking. I've done Atkins in the past (successfully) and have just started making a real effort to low carb (7 lbs lost in the last 10 days :j)
I have a question. I've noticed coconut oil mentioned a lot, what's that all about? please?

Fruity

Coconut oil is the best thing you can do for yourself. Take it as a supplement, decant a bit and keep it for personal use. I use it as a hair pre wash conditioner, night cream - less visible wrinkles than anything else I've tried :j but not really for daytime use:rotfl: Also perfect for body moisturising. It's not cheap but if you factor in not buying body or night creams or extra special hair conditioners it can really become a money saver too! :beer: I have v long hair and generally straighten it. It has a tendency to fly away (and never seem any shorter when I cut it) If I take the smallest amount and rub that through the length after washing, it straightens like a dream and does not feel the need to go all 'Crystal Tipps' on me

aliasojo wrote: »

Just in case anyone needs anything from Holland & Barratt...they have a 'buy one get one half price' promo going on until the 18th of this month.

I bought some of those crispbreads that sweet mentioned but I haven't tried them yet so dont know if they were a good buy or a waste of money. :rotfl:

Anyway, if you use a lot of flax seed etc, maybe now's the time to stock up?

Those crispbreads are just lovely. You got summat to spread onto. I personally like spreading em with pate or cream cheese and topping em with scrambled egg.
Also with whatever brekkie. Just do 2 a day though initially - at 85% bran caution is advised :rotfl:

Hi all

How can a bit of snow mess things up so much? We all had experience lately but It took us 3x as long to get home tonight :eek: After 1 INCH of snow :eek: What a bunch of unmentionables. Anyway, will cook the roast tomorrow. When hopefull I can be arised.

B - last of mex fudge, 2 sausies and mayo
L - beef n veg curry on sqashed cauli
D - omlet of eggs, cheese, chillis, finely chopped green beans - mushies - spring onion, topped with thinly sliced tomato.

Will be having the omlet as brekkie/snack tomorrw morn too. It's nice cold.

Big love to all, hope you are all well n happy this 'snowy' eve!

MXXXXXXX

mazzers

No snow, just very misty out, looks like victorian London, wouldnt be shocked if i saw Jack the ripper out murdering someone... i want my *rolls eyes* back dammit!

Dr DD, i cant have any carbs either or its a downward spiral for me too.

Fruity, dont lurk, join in

Sarah, i found that a small amount of milk in tea was stalling me, maybe its too much cheese or yogurt, berries or nuts, try sticking to lc veg, salad and meat, i dunno, just a suggestion

Now, all i need to do is follow my own excellent advice

fruitycar

Mercy wrote: »

Coconut oil is the best thing you can do for yourself. Take it as a supplement, decant a bit and keep it for personal use. I use it as a hair pre wash conditioner, night cream - less visible wrinkles than anything else I've tried :j but not really for daytime use:rotfl: Also perfect for body moisturising. It's not cheap but if you factor in not buying body or night creams or extra special hair conditioners it can really become a money saver too! :beer: I have v long hair and generally straighten it. It has a tendency to fly away (and never seem any shorter when I cut it) If I take the smallest amount and rub that through the length after washing, it straightens like a dream and does not feel the need to go all 'Crystal Tipps' on me
MXXXXXXX

Ah, so you do use it inside and out! I will have to go and google it and see where it can be bought.

Fruity, dont lurk, join in I'll try.:o

right I'm off to check out this mexican fudge stuff and google coconut oil and then beddie-byes.

snuggle69

can anyone give me the name of these crispbreads? and also what you would use flax seeds for?