A new low-carb support thread for 2016

Shysal, I will try the yoghurt, we can get really lovely Greek Yoghurt which I find too thick normally, but may be ideal, thank you.

Have you tried mixing in some full fat yoghurt, Pippa? I have no idea whether it would have the desired result, but yog lollies I have tried are quite soft.

Any thoughts of an additive, not alcohol as I have forsaken the demon drink!, so that the 'ice cream' does not get so hard in the freezer. Mamie, our strawberry season is almost over here and I have a feeling Melon ice cream may not be as successful! As it is 30 degrees and climbing at 11am today the idea of anything frozen is high on the list of needs.

Pippa that sounds scrummy I will give that a go. * Nankate* sounds like you are doing brilliantly to me
We had cheesy cauliflower mash with our steaks last night and will have chilli and lime BBQ chicken and salad this evening.
Another lovely day today but heavy thunderstorms forecast for later.

NanKate well done on the size 14.
I am really gutted about BHS going. As I have needed clothes in smaller and smaller sizes I have bought their linen skirts, cut-off jeggings and t-shirts for everyday wear. Last time I was in the UK I stocked up on those and shorts and t-shirts for OH, but fear they will have gone by my next visit...

That sounds good Pippa. I am fighting a battle with slugs for my strawberries at the moment, but when I start winning... We can't get whipping cream, but there is a thickish pouring cream that might work.
I think we will have barbecued sausages and salad tonight, the gloom has finally lifted here.

I have just discovered the joy of ice cream made with frozen berries bunged into a food processor and mixed with whipped cream. It does keep well in the freezer but needs to be left out for a few minutes to soften a little. Just right for that little treat in the evenings.

Thanks Mamie I am so new to this I need reassurance that I am on the right track.

I tried on some size 14 trousers today and they fitted, didn't buy them as the material wasn't soft. Just sound like my younger grandson who likes to wear soft clothes :-)

You certainly are! That sounds delicious, I would have chosen it (balsamic vinegar and all).
This is when you think, "this is a diet?”.

Went out to lunch to celebrate DH's 71st and chose, I hope wisely, from the menu. Not my usual big bowl of pasta but slices of rare beef on a bed of rocket with walnuts and Gorgonzola, absolutely fab. There was a small pot of balsamic vinegar as well which I suspect was sugar packed but delicious. Am I on the right track do you think ?

Gosh you raised my scotch egg hopes there Riverwalk so I googled em. All Waitrose ones are 11g each going up to 20g.

Not much carb, it would only be the breadcrumbs which is hardly anything. The sausage meat was very meaty so minimal, if any, filler.

The packaging has been thrown so I can't check exact amounts.

Do they have much carbohydrate Riverwalk? I suppose the breadcrumb coating is very thin. I guess they would be easy to make at home without the crumb and coat in something else. You have set me thinking now!

For anyone who has an urge for something 'porkpie-ish' I can recommend scotch eggs! In particular these from Ocado - a bit pricey but they were huge and such good quality.

Scotch Egg

They hit the comfort-food spot.

That sounds delicious Mamie

Had family BBQ at son's yesterday. They know us by now so large iceberg lettuce leaves provided for us instead of buns. My co-granny asked why so I explained briefly and was interested to note she stole shared our lettuce rather than having a bun - interesting, as she has type 2 diabetes. Message must be getting through

DiL offered me glass of bubbly which I refused very politely reminding her of my 100 mission. She looked offended and reminded me that I'd said perhaps I'd have one glass on a very special occasion and this was GD's 5th birthday. I said I was thinking more of a substantial lottery win.

She took it away and replaced it with water. Happily she seemed ok with that but you have to be careful with DiLs don't you

That is what I like BBbevan, it is generally so easy to get back on track with his WOE.
We have lots of lovely cold beef left so will serve it tonight with this saffron cauliflower recipe from Ottolenghi.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2007/mar/17/features.weekend1

Well I put on just 1lb last week, so we had a fasting day yesterday and I have lost 2lb. Hurray, back on the downward slope.
Welsh black steak tonight. Broad beans in the garden not quite ready so it will have to be a green salad me thinks.
Glad everyone on here seems to be well and happy.

It is two and a half years now. A year to lose the weight and 18 months at target weight when it hasn't changed by more than a pound. May be coincidence, but we haven't had any colds or other illnesses either. We certainly feel very well.
Well done to both of you. NanaKate it is great to hear because I know you weren't sure about it at first.

Well done NanKate. Sounds similar to me and my DH. I have reduced carbs dramatically, and feel our diet is much better and we are never hungry. I think this really works as unlike other faddy type diets, this is one that actually changes eating habits and is not just a short term "fix". Mamie sets a good example, and has eaten this way for ? some years with definite health benefits. Sorry is it 2years Mamie?

A word of thanks for the guidance I have found on this thread. A month ago I was eating very differently not realising the amount of sugar I was consuming. In an effort to avoid type 2 diabetes that could have been coming my way I virtually changed my diet overnight.

All my clothes now fit and I haven't been hungry once. Having said that I would say I have changed my diet about 80% so I still had a round of granary bread yesterday, also one Rich Tea with my cuppa, so I don't feel deprived.

DH who is slim and accommodating is eating the same as me and we have become hooked on avocados, boiled eggs, mounds of mixed salad, crunchy nuts etc.

It has been a revelation so many thanks to those of you who have changed my eating for the better

Finally I have one sugar free Wether's original sweet each day which is lovely.

Chickpea flour (gram) should be fairly easy to find, I think. It wouldn't be part of the strict weight-loss bit of low-carb, but we have it from time to time. I make chickpea biscuits to have with cheese and chickpea fritters with curry.
hannasvegankitchen.blogspot.fr/2010/02/pudla-besan-indian-chickpea-flatbread.html
food52.com/recipes/28121-za-atar-spiced-chickpea-crackers-with-maldon-sea-salt
Egg and bacon for breakfast, some sort of salad for lunch and roast beef with cauli mash and the first broad beans from the garden.
Have a good day, everyone.

I live next door to N Wales and we do have sunshine at least two or three times a year. Is chick pea flour ok Mamie? What else can you do with it, and is it easy to find? Just been sorting out elderly mother. She should be in home but doesn't want to go so I, elderly daughter managing, and am having several large glasses of - not water - can't join you yet Anya.

Glad you had a good time. Sunshine? In North Wales? Whatever next?

Well we are back from N Wales. Broadband was rubbish, hence no posts. Wall to wall sunshine for 7 days. Brilliant. Surprisingly we found several restaurants which had menus with good options for LCHF, but I haven't weighed myself for a week . Will do that tomorrow.
Just put the washing on and off to make bacon and egg. DH can have a sausage or two.

No good plan. Maybe more filling and less bread?
Reminds me of someone we knew when we lived in North Wales. He used to have a whole loaf of sliced bread for his lunchtime snap.