A new low-carb support thread for 2016

* tiredoldwoman* what fantastic news. Well done.

That's fantastic, tiredoldwoman, you must be feeling great! Your perseverance paid off.

I know what you mean about being scared to weigh in case it's disappointing.

If it was me, I'd have thought the scales had broken! Wonderful

Well done Tiredoldwoman. I'm similar to you Shysal only creeping down v e r y slowly. I think I need to try smaller portions AND water instead of beer! I have lost 8lbs but it's taken about 10 weeks. Shall you change your name to Slimoldwoman now Tiredow?

Brilliant, tiredoldwoman, I wish I could say the same. It hasn't worked for me but I shall persevere.

Well done tiredoldwoman

I've been trying to lose weight since the New Year , gave up looking at the scales, the readings dropped me into a depression . Nothing was happening , the 5.2 didn't move the blubber, the 800 cal made me put on weight , my metabolism seemed to have gone crazy ? Well today , I weighed myself - joy of joys I've suddenly lost 2stone 5lbs ! I thought clothes were getting loose but was terrified to go on the scales for fear of a disappointment . LCHF has worked for me !!

Ok, will do. Thank you.

* aquagran* the symptoms you describe are common when starting a LCHF diet. Go to the Diet Doctor web site and that will set your mind at rest and give some suggestions. Good Luck

I apologise if light headedness has already been discussed on this inspirational thread, I haven't read it all, but can anybody help? I have only been on a low carb diet for two days, and this morning I am spaced out. I really want to succeed on this diet, but feel I am falling at the first hurdle. Any advice please?

We had an early dinner today as it is a fast day and DH was wilting around the edges. We had O'Kelly salmon from the 5:2book. Delicious
DH seems to have joined me nearly full time.

Actually Shysal that's not a bad idea thanks.

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Izabella, I use the old-fashioned way of counting calories, carbs etc., with this book, which is set out alphabetically and comprehensively. I bought it from Amazon.

DH's birthday so took him to our local Balti house which had just reopened after a fire. We passed on the rice and naam bread and didn't miss it a bit. Had a couple of other side dishes such as saag and mushroom bhajis instead - which unlike the onion bhajis are not battered.

Izabella. I'm sure Amazon do a carb counter app. Or just google it. Good luck.

Sorry I haven't a clue either. Why not read the write ups on the star thingys?

Yes, but there are so many to choose from and the diabetes element means I do need to be OTT . I Was hoping someone could point me in the right direction

It is amazing how much sweetness there is is some foods. I find parsnips and sweet potatoes really sweet.

I think milk is naturally sweet to encourage mammals to suckle, which is why we notice the sweetness I guess.

I had a few days' 'break' in Norfolk, cleaning DD's house and putting up flatpack furniture for their new baby, due early June. Went out to eat: Japanese, tapas, then Indian takeaway. Oh dear: rice....carbs....

I was good at breakfast and lunch though. Cooked breakfast but no toast and no muesli. And I made a big salad for lunches, with avocado and egg. Put on a kilo, and after a fast it's nearly gone again :-D

Had a small piece of cake when out with DH and DGD. Still can't quite kick the habit! No bread though. I'll keep trying....

* Izabella* Try Amazon? They have most everything. I don't use one myself. Too much faffing around for me

Does anyone use a carb counter app. Or know of one please?

whitewave it is interesting ,is it not, not feeling hungry when you give up sugar? I had a very small glass of semi- skimmed milk yesterday and it tasted quite sweet. I still fantasise about a really good cup of coffee with sugar and cream.

Really pleased it is helping seacliff. Enjoy the birthday merlot.
We have been on the village walk and picnic. Took soup and a salad (which came in for intense scrutiny from my French friends) pearled spelt, avo, toms, cucumber, garlic sausage and beetroot. Tested a piece each of my chocolate tiffin and then the rest of the village ate all of it. Had to decline, cider, calva, apple juice (all home-made), madeleines in all flavours, quiches and a very smelly game paté. The weather was fine and the walk was good.
We have to go to the chosen spot very slooowly in convoy, which makes OH .

We have cut out sugar entirely at the moment, and I am surprised that we never feel hungry. It seems sugar has a stimulating effect on you appetite?

Gammon stew today with carrots, celery and swede, cabbage added last few minutes. Not bad at all.

This evening peppers stuffed with mush room and tomato and onions sprinkled with Parmesan and pine nuts.

Just back from a short break so I'd rather not talk about what I ate

Just to Earsham Hall nr Bungay in Suffolk - run by the Lions - classic cars, usual stalls, live music - lovely country park. It was so hot, from the weather forecast I thought it would be an awful weekend.