Morning all
Here's the Spreadsheet of Fabulousness once more
So the finish line is almost in sight. I see from the last thread that some of you have been struggling to stay on track - just three more weeks to go, so stay focused.
That 'it's only one piece of bread/one glass of beer' moment really isn't worth it. Been there, got the t-shirt.
If you're bored with the food - there are two things that could help you. Firstly, think back to the last time you were doing a low calorie/low fat diet - how awful was it to have to scavenge the shelves looking for something low calorie enough, and how often were you eating food that didn't actually taste that nice, but delivered only on the basis of being low calorie? Rice cakes that might as well be polystyrene ceiling tiles, for example!
And then go and read the recipe thread for some inspiration, and find something new to cook. There's nothing on there that's difficult to do.
I'd also say that I see a lot of you are trying to recreate things that are high carb - pizza or bread, for example. These things are very unlikely to be the same, or as nice, as the high carb versions. And all the time you're trying to recreate something you're missing, you're just reminding yourself that you're missing something!
So try not to do this, but focus on things that are beautifully low carb and that you can enjoy for their own taste and benefits.
Here's to a successful week for us all.
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BIWI · 10/07/2017 06:34
Clear I like the top and trousers outfit. I think it'll be more comfortable for a whole day. It looks cool and floaty and it is something I would wear (that may put you off)
. Why does everyone here have such shapely arms? Mine are like Christmas hams 
. It's not fair .
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Oh god, there's a Cambridge dieter sitting next to me at work and it's bloody killing me.
She never bloody shuts up about how it's "the only way to get into keeeeenosis"... i think she means ketosis 
and how slowing your metabolism down means you can survive on less food and therefore lose weight without being hungry... WTF. Her 'coach' has told her this apparently... that's not even possible! your metabolism is responsible for fat burn, so by slowing it it just means you have to eat less food otherwise you gain weight 
She's eating 800 calories a day. A DAY. It's horrific.
AAAARGH i just want to pour double cream into her shake... i have some in the work fridge..
She's been trying to get me on it all day by telling me how much weight she's lost.. she's dropped 4 stone in 4 months 
.. she's about the size I am now so that's definitely possible but she's given up food all together, just eats the cambridge 'packs'.. what on earth is that about??
I tried to chat to her about LCHF and talked about the fact I've been in ketosis now for 5(ish) months.. she's adamant I can't possibly be in ketosis because you can't be without the 'stuff they put in the cambridge packs'... ARGH. She genuinely thinks they put in a chemical that puts you in ketosis.. how does this even happen??
It's like she's honed in on me because she can see a fellow fat person and assumes I'll want to know all about her incredible diet and wont be told there's another way
ARGH.
for normal BMI. That's bloody great.
Deffo the trousers. They look lovely. Have fun.
for C4s graduating DD. Amazing achievement.
Jim. Please don't waste your double cream on the Cambridge twat. Just be ready with lchf wisdom this time next year when she has put her 4 stone plus more back on.
I've taken some diazepam with the blessing of my respiratory consultant, it can depress respiratory system. I need it for contracture spasms but also take it for anxiety. I can't leave the safety of my house without it. I'm feeling much better still haven't got out of bed and haven't eaten yet. I'm trying to dig deep and find the real me under the sadness so I'm going through the new thread and giving back to my namaste bitches.
I haven't weighed because I don't want to risk any more sadness. I'm going to reply individually to everyone but won't be able to do it all in one post.
PA is getting in more help so that she can devote more time to helping me with my recovery and training for GNR2019 and I can get my home back to how it should look with someone to do all the cleaning and ironing and some extra support for me so that I have help getting up and dressed on the days she's not here.
BIWI thank you for the thread and the kindness you've shown me.
Hippy congrats on the loss and the pb, run for me, I used to love running, I can't do it anymore but thinking of someone mentally taking me on a run cheers me up. Do you listen to music while you run?
Littlebillie I once lost 14lbs really quickly by popping out my third baby, he weighed 11lbs15oz and the placenta was enormous. That was easy, you did it the hard way respect lady.
Duckies dig deep, a loss is a loss and if weighing every day is right for you then do it. Years ago when I did Atkins the advice was to weigh every day and measure twice a week because it gave a trend.
Oldbooks cook some chicken to keep in the fridge, make some sauces, my favourite is cream cheese, cream & fresh herbs. Courgettes are at their best right now, spiralise them, pop in some butter with lots of pepper. 10 minute dinner. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the love and friendship you've shown me. I will pm you
Cherripi wow you're an incredible loser.
Swlondon well done have a stick of celery on me.
I think DH has been doing some thinking and talking, skid has just come into the bedroom and asked if I would like a cup of tea and is there anything else he can get me. I love him to bits, he was 2 when I moved in with DH and I miss him so much.
I might even get out of bed and go and visit my bunnies when I come off the ventilator.
She is an incredible young lady, it's taken her five years to complete her chemistry degree because she has been very very ill. She has an autoimmune condition and is the person who created from scratch my beautiful garden
I remember seeing pics of your beautiful garden! I think it was way back in Week 1 or possibly Week 2. I was well jealous!
And yes, post your post again.
I did read it, but I will gladly read it again.
I love the turquoise dress cleareyes. But they're all lovely outfits. You don't need the shirt.
I'm making fathead pizza tonight!! First time making it. Quite exciting. I've had really overwhelming feelings this weekend about binging. My brain has been a sneaky fucker 'hey as a reward for not binging, can i have some ice cream now?' 
yeah sure, brain. Nice try.
Anyway i feel so proud of not having done so. It's taken every tool I have. I've really fought it. I'm not quite out of the woods yet but it really feels amazing not to have given in. Like i'm the one in charge.
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