Low-carb diets support thread

beanrua

Did well yesterday except for 8 chocolate sweets!!! Had intended to weigh myself this morning but forgot and wasn't going to de-dress again - so will do it to-morrow. Putting off the inevitable can only last so long! Haven't a clue yet about what I'll eat to-day - not a good sign - it's always easier if you're focused and prepared.
Stay well.

Mercy

Hi all!

Been good yesterday and today, finding it quite easy but i have been well prepared.

In that spirit I've bought all the ingredients for Mexican Fudge again. I will use more chillis this time

I'm going to make some cracker / biscuit things as I find i want to nibble in the eve.

Re: flax becoming unstable if cooked. I think they mean the omega 3 content will become unstable if cooked. Ground flax also loses omega 3 if not used quite quickly. I grind up enough for current use in my magic bullet. Takes so little time it's no hardship. I don't use it for it's O3 content anyway, as it is less effective than fish / animal version.

I use ground flax as a low carb alternative to flour in some recipes, and to get more fibre in my day. I also find it a bit nutty and not fishy at all :eek: but then I can and do enjoy FF goats milk and do not taste the 'goat' in that, unlike my sister :rotfl:

wishing you all a happy LC weekend!

Mx

cherub85

Hi all
I have been low carbing for about 5 weeks (not including 2 weeks or so over xmas!). Found it a fine diet to follow and lost about 10 pounds - most of that in the first 2/3 weeks though! Back on it now and ready to carry on loosing weight.
The only problem I find is breakfast. I am not a big egg fan, don't mind having them once or twice a week but would like some ideas for some other breakfasts. Pre-low carbing I would have had toast or porridge or muesli. Any ideas?
Thanks

beanrua

Hi and welcome cherub85. I sometimes have porridge for brekkies.
Other - ham and cheese
lidl yoghurt - and berries.
Not much help I'm afraid - might think of something else as night goes on.

pink_princess

Sunnyday wrote: »

I don't think that frozen cauli is quite as nice but its a very good second best and i think that i'll carry on using it tbh as its much more convenient.

I've just eaten mine smothered in cheese and black pepper

It was the Morri$ons value bag that i got and i think that the only difference between that one and the more expensive bag is that the pieces are smaller in the value one.

SD

Thanks Sunny, I'll give it a try for mash or a curry.

Hi Cherub Well done on getting back to lcing :T For brekkie we like seed mix with a touch of cream. It is like a museli type taste. I posted the one we bought a few pages back. We just had celery this morning as I was running late for work.

Beanrua, just bite the bullet & get weighed. We only fix it if we face it It won't be as bad as you think x

Gers, you have made me want almonds now, just as well I have some in or I'd be cursing you :rotfl:

Mirry, I'd be there that time every morning if possible :jYou'll save a fortune.

Lunch was Pepperami Too busy to eat (Soup stayed in the fridge)

Dinner was beef & broccolli casserole. Need to meal plan for the week ahead now.

pink_princess

This weeks dinners
Friday, Beef & broccoli casserole (Slow cooker)
Saturday, Beef with Asian mushroom sauce (sc)
Sunday, Full chicken madras (sc)
Monday, Spam fritter with cauliflower fritters
Tuesday, Cottage pie but with cauliflower mash
Wednesday, Burgers with chips but the bun is a large mushroom halfed & the chips are swede
Thursday, Lemon lamb shanks (sc)

Breakfast will be, bacon, eggs, nut seed mix, flax muffins etc. Lunches, soups, salads. Snacks will be prawns, pork scratchings, berries & cream.

Our meal plan incase people would like to read.

beanrua

Thanks so much pp - I will commandeer your meal plan for the week and substitute veggie chicken and mince etc - I love burgers in flat mushrooms or large lettuce or cabbage leaves steamed or boiled.
For some reason I am craving carbs to-night - haven't felt like this for yonks!!!! - don't quite feel myself - maybe something brewing - will hit the hay early - nite all.

newleaf

cherub85 wrote: »

Hi all
I have been low carbing for about 5 weeks (not including 2 weeks or so over xmas!). Found it a fine diet to follow and lost about 10 pounds - most of that in the first 2/3 weeks though! Back on it now and ready to carry on loosing weight.
The only problem I find is breakfast. I am not a big egg fan, don't mind having them once or twice a week but would like some ideas for some other breakfasts. Pre-low carbing I would have had toast or porridge or muesli. Any ideas?
Thanks

Hi Cherub, I often have cheese, olives and sliced salami for a continental style brekkie, or if this doesn't appeal you can make porridge from ground and whole flax seeds plus a few oats, make it with water and add sweetener of your choice and a good splash of cream at the end. You might like to try a flavoured whey protein powder mixed into a 'milkshake' with water or unsweetened soya milk and a dash of cream, they are quite a popular breakfast choice amongst low carbers,but I found I lost more weight by avoiding them.

pink_princess

beanrua wrote: »

Thanks so much pp - I will commandeer your meal plan for the week and substitute veggie chicken and mince etc - I love burgers in flat mushrooms or large lettuce or cabbage leaves steamed or boiled.
For some reason I am craving carbs to-night - haven't felt like this for yonks!!!! - don't quite feel myself - maybe something brewing - will hit the hay early - nite all.

It will be the New year blues Ignore them & grab some berries & cream. Even melt a few squares of Lindt 85% chocolate over the top with a sprinkle of splenda

mazzers

Cherub, i find breakfast a problem too, i love eggs.. but not every day.

Gers, i will get straight to it when i start, just not quite focused atm sadly .... soon tho!

Been having a lot of foot cramps lately, this usually happens when i l/c but obviously thats just coincidence then.

Leccy still off, no heating, no gas fire either due to an ongoing problem (with a bl00dy brand new fire) luckily tho, the shower is working :T
I hate these dark mornings, think it's time i got out my s.a.d. lamp.