Low-carb diets support thread

scottishf

how did you make the bread ?

HanSpan

mazzers wrote: »

Found this very interesting info on FB insulin resistance page.. describes me to a tee.
Cooked brekkie was off the menu in work so had to have porridge (the best of the worse) as i hadn't taken anything in, my God i was starving in two hours, slow release carbs haven't worked for years for me and this explains why.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aLJ07ni0SA&feature=youtu.be

Thanks for that Mazzers. That's me! I often don't eat at all until the afternoon and I'm fine. Then go crazy cruising for anything to munch on once I start. Unfortunately it still seems to happen even if I eat protein without carbs. I just wish I knew what the answer was.

I've been doing Dukan and lost a stone but a combination of stressors means I'm currently living on carp - ice cream and cheesecake. Bizarely I only seem to have gained a pound or so and am hoping it won't get too bad before I manage to get myself under control and get back on the wagon. Just not this weekend.

ps its lovely to see you all back again - this place was far too quiet.

HanSpan

Sunnyday wrote: »

I`m eating a lot more swede since i learned the microwave trick, i love it but hate peeling and chopping it. Just in case anyone is wondering you rinse it and put it whole on a microwaveable plate, !!!!! it all over with a fork and microwave it on high for 20 to 25 mins. When its done stand for a couple of mins and chop off the top and then scoop out the middle. Its already mashed and you just need to add black pepper and lashings of butter

SD

I wonder if this would work for Celeriac?
I have two in the fridge I really must deal with. I usually eat them grated mixed with just cider vinegar and loads of pepper but I used to occassionally eat as mash and I remember it being rather good and I fancy the idea of mash in this cold weather.

TMI warning - the OH objects when I eat lots of grated celeriac as its incredibly wind inducing in me - noxious and copious, even the cats object;)
I wonder if it will be the same cooked. He's away for the weekend so its a perfect time to experiment I suppose!

sweetserendipity

Hello everyone

Hiya HanSpan :hello: long time no see, will try not to stand down-wind of you
When I made the microwaved swede it was just like a baked potato when it came out - the skin was a bit oozy & gooey where I'd pr1cked it with a knife before cooking, but the middle was perfectly cooked :drool: No idea if the celeriac would work though, I've never bought it so don't even know what it looks like

Protein shake for brekkie, 1 Black Farmer Sausage, crispbreads with pate & soup for lunch, dinner will be chicken something & veg.

Will have a couple of glasses of wine tonight with a few almonds & maybe some more 70% choccie.

Happy LC days

adelight

sweetserendipity wrote: »

Hello everyone

Hiya HanSpan :hello: long time no see, will try not to stand down-wind of you
When I made the microwaved swede it was just like a baked potato when it came out - the skin was a bit oozy & gooey where I'd pr1cked it with a knife before cooking, but the middle was perfectly cooked :drool: No idea if the celeriac would work though, I've never bought it so don't even know what it looks like

Protein shake for brekkie, 1 Black Farmer Sausage, crispbreads with pate & soup for lunch, dinner will be chicken something & veg.

Will have a couple of glasses of wine tonight with a few almonds & maybe some more 70% choccie.

Happy LC days

Ooooh is 70% choc low carb friendly?
Last night I was desperate for a treat, I rooted around for a christmas pud, opened it, cut out a slice and was just about to tuck in when I realised it was raw :rotfl: Saved! It's gone in the freezer to be cooked er... anothr time.

I made some microwave flax crackers last night, they were okay for dipping in chilli but will try making a batch of oven type today. They have rave reviews on atkins forums. Also going to make some chicken liver pate to go with them! I'm feeling a lot better so in a cooking mood Just about to make a "MIM" to go with a fried egg, i'll edit back if it tastes any good.

pink_princess

Can I ask if you all if you meal plan? I'm away this week for 3 days with work & need to prep meals ahead of time for OH who also low carbs. Any ideas would be great

Sunnyday

Evening Peeps :wave:

Very windy here - Han span you must be local:D:rotfl: If you do try the celeriac in the microwave let us know how it turned out, i`ve never eaten it before so it would be a nice change if its easy.

Scottishf - The bread recipe is HERE Only use that amount of splenda though if you like it sweet tasting, i use less than one spoonful.

Hannoja - My scales get carpetitis too:D

I `ve just eaten an early tea of chilli *licks lips* and it was lovely, i didn`t count the carbs but it can`t have been many and i`ve not eaten many today. Dinner was a ham sandwich and brekkie was scramblies and cooked meat with mushrooms as i couldn`t be @rsed to cook the bacon at w*rk.

Pinkprincess - I meal plan in a fashion ie i write down the main meals for the week and then try to stick to it. i have to get organised or i end up opening the fridge and pouring the contents down my throat:D

Mazzers - I always get blamed for everything lol After watching the video i know that i`m definitely insulin resistant, pre lc i could go all day without food and then start eating at tea time and then never stop for the rest of the day until i go to bed:eek: I can still do that now if i`m not careful but it seems to be easier to get out of the habit when i`m lcing.

I`m trying to make the most of my slowcooker atm, the chilli has been in there all day and tomorrow i`ll be putting some lamb shanks in before going to w*rk, i`ll do some green veg with them and shove a spud in the microwave for DH:D

Later in the week i`m going to try a reasonably lc sausage casserole and also chicken chasseur and bolognaise. I have a decent curry recipe somewhere if i can find it too.

When i got weighed this morning another lb had vanished so i`m trying to keep off the choccy tonight, hope i manage it

I`m off back into my favourite place now - the kitchen:D

Have good evenings peeps :wave:

SD

adelight

pink_princess wrote: »

Can I ask if you all if you meal plan? I'm away this week for 3 days with work & need to prep meals ahead of time for OH who also low carbs. Any ideas would be great

I shop with vague ideas and now I'm low carb I plan in the morning/night before so I know I'm organised for lunch on the go and dinner when I get in starving.
Does he cook? Otherwise you could make a batch of bolognaise, meatball stew, prep veg and meat for stir fry etc. Depends on his abilities

The "MIM" was gross, I couldn't eat it. Don't know how people love them :eek:

pink_princess

His ability to cook is an omlette at best, even then I fear for my kitchen:eek:

I meal plan religiously which is why my plans changing is a worry.

I can prepare him flax muffins, and he can grill bacon for braekfast's but it is lunch & dinner I'm racking my brains what to do.

Snacks he has pork scratchings & berries & almonds.

pink_princess

PS What is a MIM?