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A new low-carb support thread for 2016

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Mamie Fri 01-Jan-16 05:59:16

Thought we needed a shiny new thread for the New Year.
The thread is intended to support people who are already on the diet or want to start losing weight / gaining health benefits by low-carbing.
Here is a simple explanation of this way of eating and how it works.
www.dietdoctor.com/lchf
You do not have to count calories, weigh anything, exercise furiously or feel hungry.
You do have to cut out sugar and sugar-substitutes and avoid starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice and pasta.
You need to eat lots of vegetables (especially those grown above ground) and protein which can be cheese, eggs, meat, fish etc. You can eat olive oil, butter and other natural fats. You can eat limited amounts of fruit, dark chocolate and some alcoholic drinks in moderation.
You need to avoid anything labelled low-fat and most processed food and drink.
Here is a link to the Mumsnet low-carb bootcamp thread, for those who want to lose weight more quickly than the diet adopted by most people on the existing Gransnet thread.
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/low_carb_bootcamp
Here is a link to the original Gransnet thread - though there is absolutely no need to plough through it before you start. grin
www.gransnet.com/forums/dieting_and_exercise/1214778-Support-and-ideas-for-those-on-low-carb-diet

We aim to help each other by offering ideas, recipes and support. Welcome aboard!

BBbevan Sun 01-May-16 19:34:29

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

Rowantree Sun 01-May-16 19:44:21

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....

whitewave Sun 01-May-16 20:04:22

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.

Izabella Sun 01-May-16 22:00:44

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

whitewave Sun 01-May-16 22:16:40

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

BBbevan Mon 02-May-16 07:42:15

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

Anya Mon 02-May-16 07:46:50

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.

shysal Mon 02-May-16 09:48:03

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.

Izabella Mon 02-May-16 14:26:10

Actually Shysal that's not a bad idea thanks.

BBbevan Mon 02-May-16 17:56:58

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.shock

aquagran Tue 03-May-16 11:04:58

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?

BBbevan Tue 03-May-16 11:42:52

* 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

aquagran Tue 03-May-16 11:59:08

Ok, will do. Thank you.

tiredoldwoman Tue 03-May-16 17:26:14

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 !!

Izabella Tue 03-May-16 17:33:42

Well done tiredoldwoman

shysal Tue 03-May-16 17:41:13

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

Lazigirl Tue 03-May-16 18:47:27

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?

seacliff Tue 03-May-16 19:46:54

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 smile

BBbevan Tue 03-May-16 19:55:38

* tiredoldwoman* what fantastic news. Well done. flowers

Mamie Tue 03-May-16 20:35:24

Brilliant news tired old woman. You will definitely need a name change. grin

whitewave Tue 03-May-16 21:32:52

Well done tow
Blimey fancy not noticing loosing 2stone! My skin would be folding around my ankles.
DH has had his latest blood sugar reading and it is normal!!!!!! It has taken 6 weeks of very strict dieting -so zero carbs, no high sugar fruit etc so it works. Haven't lost as much weight as I thought we would but hey that wasn't really the object of the exercise. Will keep going though, as find it relatively easy and never get hungry.

Anya Tue 03-May-16 22:21:18

Very well done tiredoldwoman smile

tiredoldwoman Wed 04-May-16 05:07:06

Whitewave and Lazigirl , yes I need to change my name to Flabbyoldwoman. Is there a thread for tightening up the wobbly bits !! ?
Off on holiday to Portugal on Sunday , so pleased that I can get into all my old holiday clothes . Have browned the remaining blubber with Dove so it looks a bit better ! Will avoid the Portugese carbs !

Mamie Wed 04-May-16 05:54:18

Lots of fish and no custard tarts tow. grin
Fantastic news whitewave.
Had visitors yesterday and a triple chocolate confection from the patisserie so a strict day today.
Tuna salad for lunch and barbecued spicy pork chops with Greek salad tonight.

BBbevan Wed 04-May-16 06:01:54

Isn't it great. Everyone doing so well.,Congratulatios girls and Whitewaves DH