Low-carb diets support thread

funnyflipp

I too have a sweet tooth and the low carb brownie recepie on this thread is fab!! also the mascapone with cocoa powder I added some powdered sweetner and whipped cream
It was LUSH!
I also use butternut squash as an alternative to spuds it is more expensive but if you have it one or twice a week it makes all the difference!

Keep going xxx

kittiej

Hi everyone - hope you're all doing well.

I've been at a standstill for a while now, but I haven't put back on so that's fine by me. I have been eating more carbs than a couple of months ago so that's the reason for not losing anything atm.

I just wanted to say that Lidls do buckets of Greek style yoghurt for 1.55 for a kilo and the carb content is 2.8g per 100g.

Hope that helps some of you out there, and it's yummy!

Michelle-Matched-Bettor

kittiej wrote: »

Hi everyone - hope you're all doing well.

I've been at a standstill for a while now, but I haven't put back on so that's fine by me. I have been eating more carbs than a couple of months ago so that's the reason for not losing anything atm.

I just wanted to say that Lidls do buckets of Greek style yoghurt for 1.55 for a kilo and the carb content is 2.8g per 100g.

Hope that helps some of you out there, and it's yummy!

Good find kittie x

Has anyone thought of starting a thread somewhere (and possibly requesting it to be a sticky) that contains a constantly updated list of handy products for low carbers? For instance I read in one of Dana Carpenders books that she eats "fibre" crackers which have virtually no carbs after you subtract the fibre content, but I can't seem to find any crackers that have an incredibly low carb count?

tara747

Michelle-Matched-Bettor wrote: »

Has anyone thought of starting a thread somewhere (and possibly requesting it to be a sticky) that contains a constantly updated list of handy products for low carbers?

Good idea....

sistercas

mirry wrote: »

Hi everyone , I am back to low carbing .

I have been making myself low carb rolls/slices of bread , and they taste amazing at 2 carbs per roll , I dont know if anyone wants the recipe ?
but here it is ....

in a bowl mix

3 tbs of mixed nut flaxseed (see the link below)
1 tbs soya flour
1 pinch of salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 egg

mix , then divide the mixture into two (to make 2 slices of bread).
And pour onto a small plate and "smooth over so the mixture is flat" on the plate. Then microwave for 40 seconds. Then peel the bread off the plate.

This is the flaxseed I use and it makes
the bread taste a bit like granary.
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=2882&MCatID=316&prodid=3211

thanks just made this and its FAB :j i was really missing a bread substitute ( i did do oopsies but was getting fed up of the eggy/ omelette taste) these dont taste eggy at all
got some now spread with butter with a feta salad

HalfaSixpence_2

Mirry, these are unbelievably nice. I dont go for low carb bread substitutes usually - DH eats them a lot but they always taste a bit fake to me. But these are just nummy. And I can slather butter on them warm! Like nutty little pikelets. Yum yum. Did you invent them?

suzy_g

Hi I am back on the low carb, I let it slip for a while now, I went shopping for a new set of scales, and lots of meat, cheese, cream ,caulis, celerac,I want to lose at least 2 stones and hubby the same,I cooking a sheperd pie tonight with a cauli mash and cheese topping, I love this diet I so glad to get back on the wagon again.

Mercy

Hello!

I'd just like to remind folk on here that there is a goodly long list of low carb recipes at you clicking!

There's something for everyone on here, see the first page and go to Mercy's recipe list

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=19266039&postcount=4685

It's a quick link to really good stuff

Hope you find somethings to make the new Way Of Eating work for you.
I particularly like the bakewell tart and the really good chocolate cakes. But that's just me

Big love to you all! Best hopes for sticking to it
Easy on screen but take out the BREAD, PASTA, RICE, SPUDS,
If you do this you will win!

Keep up on the protein and good fats.

Love yourself cos you are trying to make a difference.

Much love

MXXX

Mercy

Hi again!

I am sure you realise the importance of lots of good veg in your Way Of Eating.

If, like me, you have a problem chewing lots of raw veg, make a smoothie.

Here's 2 of my faves

Massive injection of veg
1 large carrot
put into blender (in bits) and add 100-150ml water - blast.
1 v large tomato or 2 medium ones
1-2 celery sticks - chopped
Any sweet pepper going
Sea salt and black pepper
Ice
Basil and/or parsley - a good handfull between them
Blast Till you can't hear the noise of the ice
Drink

Really sweet chocolate fix
1 large banana
100 - 150ml Goats/cows(if you can stand it) Full fat milk
1 heaped tablespoon of cocoa
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
2 tablespoons of ground almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice
Blast till you can't hear the ice

can add fresh mint - it's nice


I know the banana is carb heavy and should be worked into your day. However, on this Way Of Eating we can feel left out so this is a special thing and not for every night.

The above are only suggestions - alter them as you want.

Nice combination - apple, nectarine, plum plus lots of ice

If you are cutting out the carbs from a high point these will help you get off the sweet wrongness.

Big love to all low carbers!
MXXX

suzy_g

thanks Mercy, sweets are my vice, as I have just started this again, I am giving it a couple of days before I make deserty things, as I want my sweet craving to subside a bit first.