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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So folks anyone got any good low carb recipes or found little tips with this kind of diet?

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I dunno but I'm in with you!

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By *ultry SuccubusTV/TS
over a year ago

London

Pears pears and pears. Yummy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

just cut down the carbs

meat and veg

done

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

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Yeah - pastry free quiche from Atkins - bake it and you've got six days breakfasts ready made to heat in a microwave.

And Galettes from the Dukan diet - bran, 0% creme fraiche and an egg and they're just like pancakes!! Result!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

and the carbs you do eat should be complex

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I will watch this thread with interest. Because,I am trying a no carb diet and finding it hard to find something filling but low or no carbs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"and the carbs you do eat should be complex"

Correct, sweet potato, brown rice, brown pasta..nothing white lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Pears pears and pears. Yummy.

They're pure carbs!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Replace rice with grated cauliflower and use courgettes in stead of pasta.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im fooked I like my wine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I will watch this thread with interest. Because,I am trying a no carb diet and finding it hard to find something filling but low or no carbs "

Bacon sarnie tosh?

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

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"Replace rice with grated cauliflower and use courgettes in stead of pasta. "

Yea, cauli can be used instead of spuds - roasted, mashed, riced.....boring but very useful.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So far my meals are (mostly for work)

Large salad topped with, 3 hard boiled eggs chopped up, 1 whole chicken Breast chopped up, some chorizo chopped up.

And just dressed with oil.

1 smaller salad with a whole tin of tuna and some mayo.

I've found ommletes to be a good filler bacon and cheese etc.

I've also found the bag of frozen stir fry veg for a quid from farm foods are good combined with meat for a quick meal (burgers with no bun as large meat balls basically)

Seen some good egg bake recipes that I mean to try out.

Vegs plus some left over meat or bacon pour over load so beaten eggs and bake (is this a quiche?)

Got some nuts for snacks and going to make some beef jerky for snacking on again too.

Thing is every "quick" food tends to be carb heavy.

Also what are people doing for desert? I'm using protein shake blended with milk and frozen blueberries as a sort of thick smoothie (comes out like McDonald's milkshake consistencey) as my sweet spot hitter but could do with some more ideas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Water

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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I love my spiraliser.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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Yoghurt with stewed fruit is a nice pud. I stew plums with star anise.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yoghurt with stewed fruit is a nice pud. I stew plums with star anise."

I think there's about 10lb of damsons stewed and frozen in the freezer from summer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry but Id rather have a bit of meat on me, than eat grated cauliflower etc.

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By *ripleXrateDWoman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"Yoghurt with stewed fruit is a nice pud. I stew plums with star anise.

I think there's about 10lb of damsons stewed and frozen in the freezer from summer"

You're gonna be heartily sick of damsons then. At least it should counteract the *ahem* effects of codeine

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sorry but Id rather have a bit of meat on me, than eat grated cauliflower etc.

Or steak,

roast lamb,

Pork belly,

gammon,

chicken,

Duck,

Rabbit,

There's lots of meat it's just bulking out a meal without bread pasta rice or potatoes or other carb heavy products is a little tricky.

Sauces seem to be a key sufferer because they usually make heavy use of sugars

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use a deep muffin tin and mix beaten eggs with such like as peppers onion tomatoes chicken what ever I fancy mix it all up pour into the tin and bake.

So easy and quick bd a brilliant quick little meal

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yoghurt with stewed fruit is a nice pud. I stew plums with star anise.

I think there's about 10lb of damsons stewed and frozen in the freezer from summer

You're gonna be heartily sick of damsons then. At least it should counteract the *ahem* effects of codeine

It was the initial 10lb of the sodding things that mean the other half is still in the freezer lol.

I had no idea they had that effect hough l

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Replace rice with grated cauliflower and use courgettes in stead of pasta. "

How long do you cook the cauliflower for when it's been grated?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I use a deep muffin tin and mix beaten eggs with such like as peppers onion tomatoes chicken what ever I fancy mix it all up pour into the tin and bake.

So easy and quick bd a brilliant quick little meal "

Oo nice do they keep well?

Cause might be an idea to do a tray full then fridge them and have one a day for breakie

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By *ripleXrateDWoman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

Unless its for a quick fix or medical reasons a low carb diet won't help you lose weight and keep it off.

Only diet that is proven to work is eat less calories and burn more calories with excersise.

Helps if you cut sugars and fats out as much as possible and eating a breakfast to wake your stomach up helps a lot aswell.

Unfortunately even although I know all this I don't stick to it I love chocolate xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I will watch this thread with interest. Because,I am trying a no carb diet and finding it hard to find something filling but low or no carbs

Bacon sarnie tosh?

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lol maybe just bacon

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

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"Yoghurt with stewed fruit is a nice pud. I stew plums with star anise.

I think there's about 10lb of damsons stewed and frozen in the freezer from summer"

For some people fruit sugars will ruin everything. I use sugar free Jelly and 0% Yoghurt flavoured with vanilla extract and Splenda.

Again, Atkins do good but expensive treats for cravings. Your frozen shake is a great idea - I might play with that!! Be aware milk contains a lot of sugar though - you might want to play with almond milk.

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By *eliciousladyWoman
over a year ago

Sometimes U.K

Cauli mash with cream and whole grain mustard mashed in is a twice weekly favourite of mine.

Spinach is a great low carb veg.

After 5-7days you'll notice a less bloated stomach and feel much more energised.

There are plenty of books to find on the subject with recipe advice.

Good Luck

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

i pretty much eat low card although not the high fat bit.

for the most part i just swap veg for any pasta, potatoes etc

for fruit i stick to berries as they are the lowest in carb (i believe).

Cauli rice is good....Cauli pizza base is not!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All these tips . . . Can't one of you move in with me for 1 month and be my personal chef lol x

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Unless its for a quick fix or medical reasons a low carb diet won't help you lose weight and keep it off.

Only diet that is proven to work is eat less calories and burn more calories with excersise.

Helps if you cut sugars and fats out as much as possible and eating a breakfast to wake your stomach up helps a lot aswell.

Unfortunately even although I know all this I don't stick to it I love chocolate xxx

Sainsbury's sugar free chocolate to the rescue!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yeah - pastry free quiche from Atkins - bake it and you've got six days breakfasts ready made to heat in a microwave.

And Galettes from the Dukan diet - bran, 0% creme fraiche and an egg and they're just like pancakes!! Result!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

also, good snacky type things are breakfast muffins....eggs whisked up with lots of breakfast goodies mixed in, baked in a muffin tin wil some cheese on top are nice.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"and the carbs you do eat should be complex

Correct, sweet potato, brown rice, brown pasta..nothing white lol

They still hit the bloodstream as fast as white carbs and cause cravings. OP, I've been low-carb for nine years, drop me a PM if you want more info.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"There are plenty of books to find on the subject with recipe advice."

And some very good websites.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Unless its for a quick fix or medical reasons a low carb diet won't help you lose weight and keep it off.

Only diet that is proven to work is eat less calories and burn more calories with excersise.

Helps if you cut sugars and fats out as much as possible and eating a breakfast to wake your stomach up helps a lot aswell.

Unfortunately even although I know all this I don't stick to it I love chocolate xxx

Fats are quite essential for a healthy diet they should make up at least 30% of your daily calories.

I like the physique I get with low carb (black and white topless pic on my profile) diets.

And I'm not really looking for weight loss or gain I'm just wanting a long term consistent diet that is a little healthier.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Yeah - pastry free quiche from Atkins - bake it and you've got six days breakfasts ready made to heat in a microwave.

And Galettes from the Dukan diet - bran, 0% creme fraiche and an egg and they're just like pancakes!! Result!!

Anything low fat will have added sugar, if you low carb, you need to get your energy from fat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My auntie used to make a baked egg dish which I loved as a kid

Shallow pyrex dish. Crack 3 eggs into it, cover with cheese & milk. Season and then bake in the oven.

Alternatively, make an omelette

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"And I'm not really looking for weight loss or gain I'm just wanting a long term consistent diet that is a little healthier."

I find I feel better when I cut out simple carbs like bread, pasta, potatoes and so on. Each to their own and all that.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Unless its for a quick fix or medical reasons a low carb diet won't help you lose weight and keep it off.

Only diet that is proven to work is eat less calories and burn more calories with excersise.

Helps if you cut sugars and fats out as much as possible and eating a breakfast to wake your stomach up helps a lot aswell.

Unfortunately even although I know all this I don't stick to it I love chocolate xxx

i know at least one lady on here who disagree with you on your first point!

Personally i find it quite hard to stick to but i know of a lot of diabetics who have substantially improved the control of their blood glucose levels by maintaining a low carb diet and lost a lot of weight through it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fuck it I'm having a kebab xx

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Unless its for a quick fix or medical reasons a low carb diet won't help you lose weight and keep it off.

Only diet that is proven to work is eat less calories and burn more calories with excersise.

Helps if you cut sugars and fats out as much as possible and eating a breakfast to wake your stomach up helps a lot aswell.

Unfortunately even although I know all this I don't stick to it I love chocolate xxx

This is a common misconception. I'm nine years of barely eating 20g of carbs a day and it's life saving. I'm eight stones lighter and I'm fitter and healthier now than when I was in my 30's.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Yeah - pastry free quiche from Atkins - bake it and you've got six days breakfasts ready made to heat in a microwave.

And Galettes from the Dukan diet - bran, 0% creme fraiche and an egg and they're just like pancakes!! Result!!

Anything low fat will have added sugar, if you low carb, you need to get your energy from fat."

here is the very lady i was talking about

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Buy a iceberg lettuce and wrap your burgers in a leaf instead of bread, bloody lovely they are

And buy lots of dry spices you can cover all your meat in them for flavour, lovely

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"And I'm not really looking for weight loss or gain I'm just wanting a long term consistent diet that is a little healthier.

I find I feel better when I cut out simple carbs like bread, pasta, potatoes and so on. Each to their own and all that."

Yep I do too which is why I want to do it.

But it's always my low will power and cravings that do me in.

I love fresh bread

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Fuck it I'm having a kebab xx"

when i was seriously low carbing i would have a shish kebab but just ask for no pita....you sir can have your kebab and eat it

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Fuck it I'm having a kebab xx"

My standard takeaway! Chicken of lamb kebab with loads of salad, particularly red cabbage, smothered in my own garlic mayo. No bread or chips.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Yeah - pastry free quiche from Atkins - bake it and you've got six days breakfasts ready made to heat in a microwave.

And Galettes from the Dukan diet - bran, 0% creme fraiche and an egg and they're just like pancakes!! Result!!

Anything low fat will have added sugar, if you low carb, you need to get your energy from fat.

here is the very lady i was talking about

Hi Evie *waves*

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"And I'm not really looking for weight loss or gain I'm just wanting a long term consistent diet that is a little healthier.

I find I feel better when I cut out simple carbs like bread, pasta, potatoes and so on. Each to their own and all that.

Yep I do too which is why I want to do it.

But it's always my low will power and cravings that do me in.

I love fresh bread"

Bread is also my downfall so I try not to buy it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mrs l lost 7 stone doing the dukan diet and has kept it off for the past 3 years, so people who say it doesn't work are wrong

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over a year ago

"I use a deep muffin tin and mix beaten eggs with such like as peppers onion tomatoes chicken what ever I fancy mix it all up pour into the tin and bake.

So easy and quick bd a brilliant quick little meal

Oo nice do they keep well?

Cause might be an idea to do a tray full then fridge them and have one a day for breakie"

They do providing you don't make them too wet!

I try not to add too much milk, and if I use tomatoes only they outer part rather than the juice etc.

I'm really into goats cheese atm so I do red onion and goats cheese which are yummy.

Or I use the red onion chuckney I made in the bottom and when turned out makes a little top.

Don't use bacon makes it wet!

I also eat sweet potatoes rather than normal potatoes. If like a winter warmer a shepherds pie I use swede not potato.

I very rarely eat pasta, or rice but my issue is crusty bread.

I now treat myself every week to a packet of crumpets and avoid all bread.

Much as they say only exercise and calorie controlled diet works, for me it doesn't due to other health stuff.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"And I'm not really looking for weight loss or gain I'm just wanting a long term consistent diet that is a little healthier.

I find I feel better when I cut out simple carbs like bread, pasta, potatoes and so on. Each to their own and all that.

Yep I do too which is why I want to do it.

But it's always my low will power and cravings that do me in.

I love fresh bread

Bread is also my downfall so I try not to buy it.

There's all the ingredients to make it in the cupboards

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fuck it I'm having a kebab xx

when i was seriously low carbing i would have a shish kebab but just ask for no pita....you sir can have your kebab and eat it

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now that's,the kinda talk I like

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"And I'm not really looking for weight loss or gain I'm just wanting a long term consistent diet that is a little healthier.

I find I feel better when I cut out simple carbs like bread, pasta, potatoes and so on. Each to their own and all that.

Yep I do too which is why I want to do it.

But it's always my low will power and cravings that do me in.

I love fresh bread

Bread is also my downfall so I try not to buy it.

There's all the ingredients to make it in the cupboards

You're screwed then

Seriously though, you could do any diet known to man and they would only work with willpower. Easier said than done, I know, but its the only way.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I use a deep muffin tin and mix beaten eggs with such like as peppers onion tomatoes chicken what ever I fancy mix it all up pour into the tin and bake.

So easy and quick bd a brilliant quick little meal

Oo nice do they keep well?

Cause might be an idea to do a tray full then fridge them and have one a day for breakie

They do providing you don't make them too wet!

I try not to add too much milk, and if I use tomatoes only they outer part rather than the juice etc.

I'm really into goats cheese atm so I do red onion and goats cheese which are yummy.

Or I use the red onion chuckney I made in the bottom and when turned out makes a little top.

Don't use bacon makes it wet!

I also eat sweet potatoes rather than normal potatoes. If like a winter warmer a shepherds pie I use swede not potato.

I very rarely eat pasta, or rice but my issue is crusty bread.

I now treat myself every week to a packet of crumpets and avoid all bread.

Much as they say only exercise and calorie controlled diet works, for me it doesn't due to other health stuff.

I've been using swede more as a potato replacement (I love sweet potato with chilled or harrisa paste mashed in) after realising how little carbs were in it for the bulk.

What are good spruces of fibre without much extra digestible carbs to help keep things regular downstairs.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"And I'm not really looking for weight loss or gain I'm just wanting a long term consistent diet that is a little healthier.

I find I feel better when I cut out simple carbs like bread, pasta, potatoes and so on. Each to their own and all that.

Yep I do too which is why I want to do it.

But it's always my low will power and cravings that do me in.

I love fresh bread

Bread is also my downfall so I try not to buy it.

There's all the ingredients to make it in the cupboards

You're screwed then

Seriously though, you could do any diet known to man and they would only work with willpower. Easier said than done, I know, but its the only way."

.yeah hence looking for taste tips to try and keep me satisfied lol

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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If you like fish you can make a quick fish dip/pate by mixing tinned sardines or mackerel with yoghurt.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

i tried making low carb cakes once but they all tasted like shit so decided it best to just go without lol

also tried low carb bread replacements. Ugg foods do some good mixes which can also be used in various other recipes as well.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So what do people aim for carb wise.

I was thinking for 50g a day as a limit.

But on weight training days up it to 100g so I can have a post work out shake with some sugar and oats to help recovery

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If you like fish you can make a quick fish dip/pate by mixing tinned sardines or mackerel with yoghurt."

Really I live those tins of makkeral never thought of yoghurt with the though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you like fish you can make a quick fish dip/pate by mixing tinned sardines or mackerel with yoghurt."
hope that tastes,better then it sounds xx

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over a year ago

"I use a deep muffin tin and mix beaten eggs with such like as peppers onion tomatoes chicken what ever I fancy mix it all up pour into the tin and bake.

So easy and quick bd a brilliant quick little meal

Oo nice do they keep well?

Cause might be an idea to do a tray full then fridge them and have one a day for breakie

They do providing you don't make them too wet!

I try not to add too much milk, and if I use tomatoes only they outer part rather than the juice etc.

I'm really into goats cheese atm so I do red onion and goats cheese which are yummy.

Or I use the red onion chuckney I made in the bottom and when turned out makes a little top.

Don't use bacon makes it wet!

I also eat sweet potatoes rather than normal potatoes. If like a winter warmer a shepherds pie I use swede not potato.

I very rarely eat pasta, or rice but my issue is crusty bread.

I now treat myself every week to a packet of crumpets and avoid all bread.

Much as they say only exercise and calorie controlled diet works, for me it doesn't due to other health stuff.

I've been using swede more as a potato replacement (I love sweet potato with chilled or harrisa paste mashed in) after realising how little carbs were in it for the bulk.

What are good spruces of fibre without much extra digestible carbs to help keep things regular downstairs."

Have you tried Savoy cabbage??? I shred it and steam fry it or also which I adore curly cale cooked in a little bitter and black pepper.

I don't have a prob with things needed to be regular my meds do that for me hahahhaha.

I also avoid the majority of fruit much as I love it. I maybe once a week have a handful of grapes little oranges are my killer this time of year.

Because fruit is harder to digest it ferments and turns to sugar which my body can't burn off and it turns to fat.

The stuff with people getting a sugar high from a Coke or lots of sweets I get the same from fruit.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"i tried making low carb cakes once but they all tasted like shit so decided it best to just go without lol

also tried low carb bread replacements. Ugg foods do some good mixes which can also be used in various other recipes as well."

Low carb brownies.

Melt 4oz of very dark chocolate with 4oz butter. Stir in 1 cup of ground almonds 5 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 3/4 of a cup of Splenda or similar. Mix all together and bung in the oven for about 5 mins at about 190, longer if you want a more cakey texture.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just had a mixed kebab for my tea. Hmmmm.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"If you like fish you can make a quick fish dip/pate by mixing tinned sardines or mackerel with yoghurt.

hope that tastes,better then it sounds xx"

It tastes a lot better, it looks a lot worse.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't touch bread, each carbs I.e potatoes, pasta etc once a day - porrage for breakie - fruit 1/2 a day - fun it 3 times a week & Pilates twice a week - lost 2.5 stone since February this year - Worked for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We do low carb, easy in the warmer months as we just grill out and eat lots of fresh veggies...in the cooler months we have to be a little more creative. Last Sunday I cooked a big ham and we both took ham for lunch everyday. Also eat lots of cheese and drink lots of water. I don't miss the sweets but potato chips are my weakness so I just don't buy them anymore, if they're not in the house then I'm not tempted.

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over a year ago

"If you like fish you can make a quick fish dip/pate by mixing tinned sardines or mackerel with yoghurt.

hope that tastes,better then it sounds xx

It tastes a lot better, it looks a lot worse.

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haha I think I will take your word for it. Can I use the yogurt with the chocolate bits ?

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"If you like fish you can make a quick fish dip/pate by mixing tinned sardines or mackerel with yoghurt.

hope that tastes,better then it sounds xx

It tastes a lot better, it looks a lot worse.

haha I think I will take your word for it. Can I use the yogurt with the chocolate bits ?

I personally wouldn't but it may be a taste sensation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We do low carb, easy in the warmer months as we just grill out and eat lots of fresh veggies...in the cooler months we have to be a little more creative. Last Sunday I cooked a big ham and we both took ham for lunch everyday. Also eat lots of cheese and drink lots of water. I don't miss the sweets but potato chips are my weakness so I just don't buy them anymore, if they're not in the house then I'm not tempted."

If you have a aldi near you try there vegetable crisps they are amazing. Watch for the beetroot ones though

I had a shock the morning after eating them hahhaha

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By *s_4_uCouple
over a year ago

Nottinghamshire

Why are you wanting low carbs ????

If you want to lose weight you need carbs. Carbs are fuel for the body.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you like fish you can make a quick fish dip/pate by mixing tinned sardines or mackerel with yoghurt.

hope that tastes,better then it sounds xx

It tastes a lot better, it looks a lot worse.

haha I think I will take your word for it. Can I use the yogurt with the chocolate bits ?

I personally wouldn't but it may be a taste sensation."
I'm sure lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Why are you wanting low carbs ????

If you want to lose weight you need carbs. Carbs are fuel for the body. "

I like the dried out non bloated look I have while on it.

Also I demolish anything with sugar in it without hesitation and then go back for more lom

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

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"Fuck it I'm having a kebab xx"

I do - grilled chicken or lamb and salad, result!

I'm fine with low carb meals but snacks are hard, interested in any tips there.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"If you like fish you can make a quick fish dip/pate by mixing tinned sardines or mackerel with yoghurt.

Really I live those tins of makkeral never thought of yoghurt with the though"

I mix tinned tuna with yog and chilli, some mayo, for a great dip. Cottage cheese and yog go well with smoked mackarel.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Fuck it I'm having a kebab xx

I do - grilled chicken or lamb and salad, result!

I'm fine with low carb meals but snacks are hard, interested in any tips there. "

Mixed nuts and seeds, although they are very high in calories.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Fuck it I'm having a kebab xx

I do - grilled chicken or lamb and salad, result!

I'm fine with low carb meals but snacks are hard, interested in any tips there.

Mixed nuts and seeds, although they are very high in calories."

Yes, too carby for me too I think, though it could be the energy density.

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I often have kebab after training. Chicken shish, no bread. Low fat, low carb.

I make thai salmon and sweet potato fishcakes. Really yummy, low carb and low fat.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Why are you wanting low carbs ????

If you want to lose weight you need carbs. Carbs are fuel for the body. "

i findmy eight loss is better when i dont eat carbs. my body doesnt deal with carbs well and stores the sugars they create as fat therefore limiting the amount of carbs i eat increases the weight i lose.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Any good ideas for snacks that keep well so can make a batch and not worry about them

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By *ripleXrateDWoman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

"Unless its for a quick fix or medical reasons a low carb diet won't help you lose weight and keep it off.

Only diet that is proven to work is eat less calories and burn more calories with excersise.

Helps if you cut sugars and fats out as much as possible and eating a breakfast to wake your stomach up helps a lot aswell.

Unfortunately even although I know all this I don't stick to it I love chocolate xxx

This is a common misconception. I'm nine years of barely eating 20g of carbs a day and it's life saving. I'm eight stones lighter and I'm fitter and healthier now than when I was in my 30's. "

I think that's because you've done it for 9 years. Most people when the hit there target would go back on them as they are hard for many to avoid.

But well done nine years that's awesome. I've not actualy made 1 complete week of my diet. I keep giving in to and big bars of galaxy xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Unless its for a quick fix or medical reasons a low carb diet won't help you lose weight and keep it off.

Only diet that is proven to work is eat less calories and burn more calories with excersise.

Helps if you cut sugars and fats out as much as possible and eating a breakfast to wake your stomach up helps a lot aswell.

Unfortunately even although I know all this I don't stick to it I love chocolate xxx

This is a common misconception. I'm nine years of barely eating 20g of carbs a day and it's life saving. I'm eight stones lighter and I'm fitter and healthier now than when I was in my 30's.

I think that's because you've done it for 9 years. Most people when the hit there target would go back on them as they are hard for many to avoid.

But well done nine years that's awesome. I've not actualy made 1 complete week of my diet. I keep giving in to and big bars of galaxy xx"

Coke zero :p

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By *ripleXrateDWoman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

"Unless its for a quick fix or medical reasons a low carb diet won't help you lose weight and keep it off.

Only diet that is proven to work is eat less calories and burn more calories with excersise.

Helps if you cut sugars and fats out as much as possible and eating a breakfast to wake your stomach up helps a lot aswell.

Unfortunately even although I know all this I don't stick to it I love chocolate xxx

This is a common misconception. I'm nine years of barely eating 20g of carbs a day and it's life saving. I'm eight stones lighter and I'm fitter and healthier now than when I was in my 30's.

I think that's because you've done it for 9 years. Most people when the hit there target would go back on them as they are hard for many to avoid.

But well done nine years that's awesome. I've not actualy made 1 complete week of my diet. I keep giving in to and big bars of galaxy xx

Coke zero :p"
seriously????

You look like a guy that looks after yourself you must know the diet/zero con lol xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Unless its for a quick fix or medical reasons a low carb diet won't help you lose weight and keep it off.

Only diet that is proven to work is eat less calories and burn more calories with excersise.

Helps if you cut sugars and fats out as much as possible and eating a breakfast to wake your stomach up helps a lot aswell.

Unfortunately even although I know all this I don't stick to it I love chocolate xxx

This is a common misconception. I'm nine years of barely eating 20g of carbs a day and it's life saving. I'm eight stones lighter and I'm fitter and healthier now than when I was in my 30's.

I think that's because you've done it for 9 years. Most people when the hit there target would go back on them as they are hard for many to avoid.

But well done nine years that's awesome. I've not actualy made 1 complete week of my diet. I keep giving in to and big bars of galaxy xx

Coke zero :p seriously????

You look like a guy that looks after yourself you must know the diet/zero con lol xx"

There's less than 1 calorie in the bottle.

By con I'm going to assume you're going to refer to the arspiatine myths about it acting like sugar or causing all of the modern world ills.

Because they're just that myths not backed up by any useful evidence.

But they are loved by health food promoters wanting to sell you their cap instead

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By *ripleXrateDWoman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

I doubt it's a myth. My bf was on a diet and got stuck on a certain weight for ages. He drank zero a lot. Once he saw that con theory he gave up and down he went.

Then he strained his tendon and needed surgery and put two stone on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fuck it I'm having a kebab xx

I do - grilled chicken or lamb and salad, result!

I'm fine with low carb meals but snacks are hard, interested in any tips there. "

Cheese crisps! Microwave shredded pepper jack cheese til crispy, helps keep my potato chip cravings at bay

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I doubt it's a myth. My bf was on a diet and got stuck on a certain weight for ages. He drank zero a lot. Once he saw that con theory he gave up and down he went.

Then he strained his tendon and needed surgery and put two stone on. "

It is a myth.

There's nothing in it your body can digest and use.

Unless you think there's a major conspiracy involving all the eu governments the American government the fda all food testing laboratories and heck anyone with a cooker and a pan.

One anecdotal evidence of a single guy with no idea about other changes etc is not proof

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By *s_4_uCouple
over a year ago

Nottinghamshire

"Why are you wanting low carbs ????

If you want to lose weight you need carbs. Carbs are fuel for the body.

Each to there own. if its clean carbs potatoe rice pasta etc you will lose weight and keep it off. If you eat salads lose weight in space of few weeks you will plonk it all back on as soon as you start to eat anything normal again. Also whilst doing it you will feel rubbish. Eat clean food regular your metabolism will go up and you will lose weight. It's science

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Why are you wanting low carbs ????

If you want to lose weight you need carbs. Carbs are fuel for the body.

Eat less than your maintenance amount of calories and you lose weight. Eat more and you will gain weight. That's science.

In most cases, unless you're already on point with your diet, we could all do with cutting the amount of carbs we consume.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Why are you wanting low carbs ????

If you want to lose weight you need carbs. Carbs are fuel for the body.

As is insulin resistance which means your body does not absorb the carbohydrates in your blood stream from eating carbs from things like potatoes and pasta. I get all my carbohydrate needs from vegetables and some fruits. I do eat some potatoes and pasta but only on odd occasions and when I do I feel sluggish and tired.

Weight loss is not a one size fits all solution, bodies are different therefore approaches are different.

1.5 stone down, many more to go lol

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Get cream and melt grated cheese in it to make cheese sauce!!

Then make lasagne but instead of using pasta use sliced emmenthal or similar. It's bloody lovely!!!

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By *leasures4Couple
over a year ago

East midlands

"So far my meals are (mostly for work)

Large salad topped with, 3 hard boiled eggs chopped up, 1 whole chicken Breast chopped up, some chorizo chopped up.

And just dressed with oil.

1 smaller salad with a whole tin of tuna and some mayo.

I've found ommletes to be a good filler bacon and cheese etc.

I've also found the bag of frozen stir fry veg for a quid from farm foods are good combined with meat for a quick meal (burgers with no bun as large meat balls basically)

Seen some good egg bake recipes that I mean to try out.

Vegs plus some left over meat or bacon pour over load so beaten eggs and bake (is this a quiche?)

Got some nuts for snacks and going to make some beef jerky for snacking on again too.

Thing is every "quick" food tends to be carb heavy.

For a sweet fix, i have egg custards made with skimmed milk, canderel and nutmeg. I could eat them all day...x

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

If you're really going for as little carb as possible ditch the milk and use cream instead.

Milks about 5g carb per 100ml and cream is 1.5 ish for double. Takes some getting used to in coffee mind.

I'm often tempted to go down the Atkins type route again. Especially being back at my job getting 40% discount off fresh butchered meat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't swap carbs for fat. I'd prefer to cut them out and not replace.

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By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT

My top tip for low carbing is 'cake in a cup'. Filling and just knocks the sweet craving.

1 mug, 1 medium egg, low cal hot choc powder, low cal powder sweetener.

Crack egg into mug. Add 3 heaped teaspoons of hot choc and 3 heaped teaspoons of sweetener. Whisk until slightly frothy. Pop in microwave for 2 minutes.

Voila. Almost chocolate sponge.

Has helped me lose 35lbs.

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By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT

"So far my meals are (mostly for work)

Large salad topped with, 3 hard boiled eggs chopped up, 1 whole chicken Breast chopped up, some chorizo chopped up.

And just dressed with oil.

1 smaller salad with a whole tin of tuna and some mayo.

I've found ommletes to be a good filler bacon and cheese etc.

I've also found the bag of frozen stir fry veg for a quid from farm foods are good combined with meat for a quick meal (burgers with no bun as large meat balls basically)

Seen some good egg bake recipes that I mean to try out.

Vegs plus some left over meat or bacon pour over load so beaten eggs and bake (is this a quiche?)

Got some nuts for snacks and going to make some beef jerky for snacking on again too.

Thing is every "quick" food tends to be carb heavy.

For a sweet fix, i have egg custards made with skimmed milk, canderel and nutmeg. I could eat them all day...x"

Can you be a bit more specific about this egg custard?! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So folks anyone got any good low carb recipes or found little tips with this kind of diet?"

Not sure but I'll be following this and other diet/exercise as I need to lose around 10lb by Christmas!

Back at the gym today! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't get on with very low carb diets. I lose weight, but feel horrendous and wake up every day wanting to vomit.

Low GI approach seems to be working well for me at the moment though.

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By *leasures4Couple
over a year ago

East midlands

" Can you be a bit more specific about this egg custard?! X"

Yes, I do 300ml of skimmed milk to 3 large eggs. Half a tablespoon of canderel. Whisk and pour into ramekins and sprinkle with nutmeg. You can add a drop or two of vanilla essence if you like.

Bake the pots in the oven, placed in a roasting tray, surrounding the pots with water for about 20 mins on 160°.

I lost 2 and a half stone in just under 3 months, on a diet where these are very popular.

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By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT

" Can you be a bit more specific about this egg custard?! X

Yes, I do 300ml of skimmed milk to 3 large eggs. Half a tablespoon of canderel. Whisk and pour into ramekins and sprinkle with nutmeg. You can add a drop or two of vanilla essence if you like.

Bake the pots in the oven, placed in a roasting tray, surrounding the pots with water for about 20 mins on 160°.

I lost 2 and a half stone in just under 3 months, on a diet where these are very popular.

Brilliant! Thank you!

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Why are you wanting low carbs ????

If you want to lose weight you need carbs. Carbs are fuel for the body.

Not if you are insulin resistant - check the science.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I wouldn't swap carbs for fat. I'd prefer to cut them out and not replace. "

But then what would you do to fill the massive calorie deficit?

From my old diet that would have been a 1000kcal loss

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By *leasures4Couple
over a year ago

East midlands

" Can you be a bit more specific about this egg custard?! X

Yes, I do 300ml of skimmed milk to 3 large eggs. Half a tablespoon of canderel. Whisk and pour into ramekins and sprinkle with nutmeg. You can add a drop or two of vanilla essence if you like.

Bake the pots in the oven, placed in a roasting tray, surrounding the pots with water for about 20 mins on 160°.

I lost 2 and a half stone in just under 3 months, on a diet where these are very popular.

Brilliant! Thank you!"

No problem.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I've always used myfitnesspal for tracking anyone got any other apps that are any easier or better?

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By *ripleXrateDWoman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

"I've always used myfitnesspal for tracking anyone got any other apps that are any easier or better?"

My bf's tried a good few says that ones the best. Most don't have uk foods on them.

Personally I keep forgetting to add to mine xx

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By *r DeviantMan
over a year ago

Nowhere Land

An alternative i have seen is the ketosis way. Using high fats as a source of carb. Not something i am doing as i think a balanced diet with a bit of everything is best for me, but check out a guy called Tim Ferris he has a podcast and tv show going in to detail about it.

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

"An alternative i have seen is the ketosis way. Using high fats as a source of carb. Not something i am doing as i think a balanced diet with a bit of everything is best for me, but check out a guy called Tim Ferris he has a podcast and tv show going in to detail about it. "

I was going to use ketosis as a diet for training for my next run. But it's so bloody expensive. It has to be high quality fat, not fast food fat.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

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I tried the eggy thing with pure cocoa and splenda. It made a chocolate rubber ball in 2 mins lol! Maybe if I added some milk next time.......

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By *issyyourbadWoman
over a year ago

Dorset

You need to eat a balanced diet to stay healthy and that included carbs

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

"You need to eat a balanced diet to stay healthy and that included carbs

You can have a diet thats plenty balanced enough without the ammount of carbohydrate that we consider normal in this country.

On the other hand, it is perfectly possible to lose weight on a diet that has carbs (including refined ones) in it.

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By *aucy tiggerWoman
over a year ago

Back where I belong

"Im fooked I like my wine

You and me both xxc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have now entered the low calorie super compensation week which means really low carbs and calories restricted to 1600, what you do is focus on carbless carbs like vegetables then just have a chicken or tuna with it, cant wait to Monday when I will eat 4800kcal for 2 weeks then back to maintenance

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By *issyyourbadWoman
over a year ago

Dorset

"You need to eat a balanced diet to stay healthy and that included carbs

You can have a diet thats plenty balanced enough without the ammount of carbohydrate that we consider normal in this country.

On the other hand, it is perfectly possible to lose weight on a diet that has carbs (including refined ones) in it. "

Yeah guess your right used to restrict to 200 calories a day up to 700 just trying to eat a variety of foods

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"You need to eat a balanced diet to stay healthy and that included carbs

You can have a diet thats plenty balanced enough without the ammount of carbohydrate that we consider normal in this country.

On the other hand, it is perfectly possible to lose weight on a diet that has carbs (including refined ones) in it.

Yeah guess your right used to restrict to 200 calories a day up to 700 just trying to eat a variety of foods

I know you posted a while ago about eating disorders but you do know that kind of restriction on calories is very dangerous.

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By *issyyourbadWoman
over a year ago

Dorset

"You need to eat a balanced diet to stay healthy and that included carbs

You can have a diet thats plenty balanced enough without the ammount of carbohydrate that we consider normal in this country.

On the other hand, it is perfectly possible to lose weight on a diet that has carbs (including refined ones) in it.

Yeah guess your right used to restrict to 200 calories a day up to 700 just trying to eat a variety of foods

I know you posted a while ago about eating disorders but you do know that kind of restriction on calories is very dangerous. "

Yes I do working on it

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"You need to eat a balanced diet to stay healthy and that included carbs

You can have a diet thats plenty balanced enough without the ammount of carbohydrate that we consider normal in this country.

On the other hand, it is perfectly possible to lose weight on a diet that has carbs (including refined ones) in it.

Yeah guess your right used to restrict to 200 calories a day up to 700 just trying to eat a variety of foods

I know you posted a while ago about eating disorders but you do know that kind of restriction on calories is very dangerous.

Yes I do working on it

Excellent news x well done x

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