The Unbelievably Good Low Carb Diet Thread

[QueenStromba]

The previous thread was getting a bit full so I thought I should start a new one while we could still link between them.

for those who like fish, Tesco have sides of salmon on offer at half price at a tenner. I got 2 and have portioned it off so we have got 4 hearty family (4 of us) portions of salmon for 20 quid. I thought it was a good deal especially when I saw half a side of salmon for £9 in waitrose. Hurry though, the offer ends very soon, may be worth checking the website.

well done on the losses so far today. yoghurty just be careful with crab sticks. If they are the pink and white prepacked ones they can be quite high in carbs, also some people find the atkins bars stall weight loss if eaten too often.

Kadinsky I would say add more fat too. I had stalled for about 3 weeks, upped my fat and lost 2.5lb

Thanks vnmum- the bars are tried and tested for me and are only used on the rare occasion I don't get up early enough to prepare something before work. (they are also too expensive to be a regular option!)

Will keep an eye on my crabstick intake thou- didn't realise they could be a bad choice

Ugh TOTM here and I'm on a raging snackfest. I've managed not to succumb too much - had a bit of dark chocolate which is technically allowed and stole one of the children's frazzles when they had some but otherwise just snacking ineffectively on celery and tahini, almonds, cheese etc. My body is clearly urging me to find sugar! Trying very very hard to resist.

Went to a friends today with kids and she had gone to a lot of trouble with some home baking, just couldn't be that rude and say no - felt rude enough just having 2 biscuits. She had done a lunch spread for kids too. And totm started today too - if I weighed in this morn at a good (ie lower)weight does that put me in good stead? Should I be up because of totm water retention - or is that past now? Sorry for tmi

Can I ask (sorry if it's been fone before) what are your signs of ketosis, if you try to get into it? I've found I seem to get a very dry mouth and the more water I drink, the more I seem to need, iyswim?

On the plus side I'm definitely having a 'feeling thin' day! Though have just eaten Chinese spare ribs so that may not last (no rice though)!

TeaandT - I found (I think) the same re dry mouth but still thirsty even after tons to drink, lots of weeing, and no tummy rumbles or feeling hungry. Plus a wierd flushed feeling in my cheeks, I think that's just me though!
You could get some ketostix off eBay or chemist?

Best sign that you're in ketosis is that you aren't hungry any more. You will be able to go from breakfast to well into the early afternoon without thinking about food!

(Sorry - BIWI here with my French Easter name!)

Is it possible I could already in ketosis then? (Day 3 almost complete). I am peeing like a racehorse, don't feel a bit hungry and I can't stop drinking. I have a funny taste in my mouth too.

I'm 3lbs down in 3 days!

I realise it's water weight, but it seems insane considering I was fighting so hard for so long and just ended up gaining!

Tried the cheeseburger pie tonight. Big hit in my house :) Dh and Ds11 loved it. We had it with coleslaw and a big green salad.

Lovely dinner tonight. Shredded lettuce, hellmans Mayo, grated cheese, a few pineapple chunks, crispy onion and a whole chicken leg. So good!

I'd given up on the ketostix as I felt I was getting addicted them

Seem to have stalled, which is v annoying. Weighed this morning and the scales have been stuck at 11 stone since Saturday. I know I did indulge a little bit over the weekend but, grrrr. I only really want to lose another half-stone but I have a feeling it's going to be difficult to get off. My tummy is so much flatter though!

Any tips for stallers?

tea - you haven't stalled. I'm sorry to have to say that! You've put weight back on because you 'indulged a little bit over the weekend'

Seriously - this diet (way of eating, rather than a diet) is not forgiving.

AngryFeet - pineapple chunks?!

encyclogirl - sounds like ketosis to me! Just watch the coleslaw, if it's ready made - some of them can contain sugar/can be quite high carb

Scales a tad down for me this morning:

Custy - target weight 9:3, current weight 9:7.2
RatherBeOnThePiste - target weight 9:13, current weight 10:4
BIWI - target - 126lbs (9 stone), current weight 147.75lbs (10 stone 7 3/4)
kotinka - Start 266lbs, Target 154lbs, Current 229lbs (37lbs loss)
Febes - weight lost so far 5 st 13lbs 13st 5lbs this week
countessbabycham - weight lost so far 3 lbs
QueenStromba - weight lost so far 49 lbs
fluffy123 - weight lost so far 56 lbs GOAL
mejon - weight loss so far - 24 lbs
smokinaces - weight loss so far 27.5 lbs
Rillyrillygoodlooking - weight loss so far 2kg
wantanewname - weight loss so far 9.5lbs
WentworthMillerMad - weight loss so far 21lbs
FreeButtonBee - target weight 9:10, weight loss so far 3.5lbs
supersalstrawberry - weight loss so far 2lb, goal 17lb
OneLieIn - weight loss so far 4lbs
openyerlugholes - target 9.6, current 10.8
Getorfmoiland - starting weight 12.3, target weight 9.13, current weight 10.7
CointreauVersial - starting weight 9.9, target 9.0 (-ish), currently 9.5
PostBellumBugsy - weight loss since 2nd Jan: 1st 5lb - 9lbs to go.
Lemniscate - start 13st0, target 10st10 (BMI under 25), current 12st5
Creamtea1 - Starting weight 12 st target weight 9 st 7, current weight 10 st 9, weight loss 19lb
Teaandthorazine - target 10st 7lb, currently 11st, weight lost so far 7lbs
JaxTellerIsMyFriend - weight loss so far nearly 2 stone. (depending on weird scales)
ilovemyteddy - weight loss so far 28lb 48.4lbs to go

I've taken the liberty of removing a few names from the list, as some were people who don't seem to be posting any more.

Custy - target weight 9:3, current weight 9:7.2
RatherBeOnThePiste - target weight 9:13, current weight 10:4
BIWI - target - 126lbs (9 stone), current weight 147.75lbs (10 stone 7 3/4)
kotinka - Start 266lbs, Target 154lbs, Current 229lbs (37lbs loss)
Febes - weight lost so far 5 st 13lbs 13st 5lbs this week
countessbabycham - weight lost so far 3 lbs
QueenStromba - weight lost so far 49 lbs
fluffy123 - weight lost so far 56 lbs GOAL
mejon - weight loss so far - 24 lbs
smokinaces - weight loss so far 27.5 lbs
Rillyrillygoodlooking - weight loss so far 2kg
wantanewname - weight loss so far 9.5lbs
WentworthMillerMad - weight loss so far 21lbs
FreeButtonBee - target weight 9:10, weight loss so far 3.5lbs
supersalstrawberry - weight loss so far 2lb, goal 17lb
OneLieIn - weight loss so far 4lbs
openyerlugholes - target 9.6, current 10.8
Getorfmoiland - starting weight 12.3, target weight 9.13, current weight 10.7
CointreauVersial - starting weight 9.9, target 9.0 (-ish), currently 9.5
PostBellumBugsy - weight loss since 2nd Jan: 1st 6lb - 8lbs to go.
Lemniscate - start 13st0, target 10st10 (BMI under 25), current 12st5
Creamtea1 - Starting weight 12 st target weight 9 st 7, current weight 10 st 9, weight loss 19lb
Teaandthorazine - target 10st 7lb, currently 11st, weight lost so far 7lbs
JaxTellerIsMyFriend - weight loss so far nearly 2 stone. (depending on weird scales)
ilovemyteddy - weight loss so far 28lb 48.4lbs to go

Updated with my 1lb loss. Like the Easter name BIWI!
Ketosis - I am very thirsty when I am in ketosis.
Stalling - tea, you need to stay the same weight for 3-4 weeks for it to be a stall, not 5 days!

Sorry!! Stupid phone
My book has been dispatched too - and I bought some ground flax yesterday so get me with all the gear

Phone really is stupid - had typed a whole woooooooooo post about finally reaching 10.8 and bmi in the 23's instead of 24's.
Will update me on the list when I'm on the pc later

ok then, fair points all! I suppose I was just overexcited by my original loss - I know that's not sustainable though. Good thing I have you lot to keep me grounded!

Adding myself to the list.

Custy - target weight 9:3, current weight 9:7.2
RatherBeOnThePiste - target weight 9:13, current weight 10:4
BIWI - target - 126lbs (9 stone), current weight 147.75lbs (10 stone 7 3/4)
kotinka - Start 266lbs, Target 154lbs, Current 229lbs (37lbs loss)
Febes - weight lost so far 5 st 13lbs 13st 5lbs this week
countessbabycham - weight lost so far 3 lbs
QueenStromba - weight lost so far 49 lbs
fluffy123 - weight lost so far 56 lbs GOAL
mejon - weight loss so far - 24 lbs
smokinaces - weight loss so far 27.5 lbs
Rillyrillygoodlooking - weight loss so far 2kg
wantanewname - weight loss so far 9.5lbs
WentworthMillerMad - weight loss so far 21lbs
FreeButtonBee - target weight 9:10, weight loss so far 3.5lbs
supersalstrawberry - weight loss so far 2lb, goal 17lb
OneLieIn - weight loss so far 4lbs
openyerlugholes - target 9.6, current 10.8
Getorfmoiland - starting weight 12.3, target weight 9.13, current weight 10.7
CointreauVersial - starting weight 9.9, target 9.0 (-ish), currently 9.5
PostBellumBugsy - weight loss since 2nd Jan: 1st 6lb - 8lbs to go.
Lemniscate - start 13st0, target 10st10 (BMI under 25), current 12st5
Creamtea1 - Starting weight 12 st target weight 9 st 7, current weight 10 st 9, weight loss 19lb
Teaandthorazine - target 10st 7lb, currently 11st, weight lost so far 7lbs
JaxTellerIsMyFriend - weight loss so far nearly 2 stone. (depending on weird scales)
ilovemyteddy - weight loss so far 28lb 48.4lbs to go
Cluckingmad - Target 10st, currently 10st 6lbs, weight loss so far 3lbs

Things seem to be going well not hungary anymore just very thirsty.

Custy - target weight 9:3, current weight 9:7.2
RatherBeOnThePiste - target weight 9:13, current weight 10:4
BIWI - target - 126lbs (9 stone), current weight 147.75lbs (10 stone 7 3/4)
kotinka - Start 266lbs, Target 154lbs, Current 229lbs (37lbs loss)
Febes - weight lost so far 5 st 13lbs 13st 5lbs this week
countessbabycham - weight lost so far 3 lbs
QueenStromba - weight lost so far 49 lbs
fluffy123 - weight lost so far 56 lbs GOAL
mejon - weight loss so far - 24 lbs
smokinaces - weight loss so far 27.5 lbs
Rillyrillygoodlooking - weight loss so far 2kg
wantanewname - weight loss so far 9.5lbs
WentworthMillerMad - weight loss so far 21lbs
FreeButtonBee - target weight 9:10, weight loss so far 3.5lbs
supersalstrawberry - weight loss so far 2lb, goal 17lb
OneLieIn - weight loss so far 4lbs
openyerlugholes - target 9.6, current 10.8
Getorfmoiland - starting weight 12.3, target weight 9.13, current weight 10.7
CointreauVersial - starting weight 9.9, target 9.0 (-ish), currently 9.5
PostBellumBugsy - weight loss since 2nd Jan: 1st 6lb - 8lbs to go.
Lemniscate - start 13st0, target 10st10 (BMI under 25), current 12st5
Creamtea1 - Starting weight 12 st target weight 9 st 7, current weight 10 st 9, weight loss 19lb
Teaandthorazine - target 10st 7lb, currently 11st, weight lost so far 7lbs
JaxTellerIsMyFriend - weight loss so far nearly 2 stone. (depending on weird scales)
ilovemyteddy - weight loss so far 28lb 48.4lbs to go
Cluckingmad - Target 10st, currently 10st 6lbs, weight loss so far 3lbs
Encyclogirl - Target 9st 7, currently 10st 9 - weight loss so far 3.5lbs

Just adding myself

BIWI, I made the coleslaw myself :)

Got on the scales again this morning and lost another half pound. 3.5lbs since Monday!

Gasping thirsty though.

Drink more water (and repeat, ad nauseum!)

I went for a facial today and the therapist told me to drink more water.

Blimey. I drank nearly 4 litres yesterday. If I drink any more I will look like a whale!

BIWI, I must be an easy 3l girl these days, and I speak as someone who NEVER drinks water unless in comes wrapped in coffee.

It's all good apart from the endless peeing, which in it's own way is good too, as not bloated anymore.

Had scrambled eggs this morning and homemade veggie soup for lunch with celery and cheese. Bit of a loss about dinner, thinking of a pork stir fry. Can I use grapeseed oil or does that break down into transfats also?

Sadly grapeseed oil is another one very high in polyunsaturates that breaks down on cooking. Coconut oil, lard, dripping, butter etc would be better choices.

Julian Graves has 25% off everything in store until Saturday, and if you buy their 99p magazine (which is full of pictures of lovely cakes ) you get another 10% off everything.

Haven't lost an ounce this week (well I had lost half a pound but had a MIM late last night and was half a pound heavier this morning )

Onwards and upwards!

Thanks Whip. My goodness I would never have questioned the use of oil to cook with. This thread is amazing.

Teddy, I really want to try MiMs but I'm afraid they'll confuse me and trigger my carb longings for real muffins. I feel the same about Atkins bars. They just take over my life once I start eating them.

Custy - target weight 9:3, current weight 9:7.2
RatherBeOnThePiste - target weight 9:13, current weight 10:4
BIWI - target - 126lbs (9 stone), current weight 147.75lbs (10 stone 7 3/4)
kotinka - Start 266lbs, Target 154lbs, Current 229lbs (37lbs loss)
Febes - weight lost so far 5 st 13lbs 13st 5lbs this week
countessbabycham - weight lost so far 3 lbs
QueenStromba - weight lost so far 49 lbs
fluffy123 - weight lost so far 56 lbs GOAL
mejon - weight loss so far - 24 lbs
smokinaces - weight loss so far 27.5 lbs
Rillyrillygoodlooking - weight loss so far 2kg
wantanewname - weight loss so far 9.5lbs
WentworthMillerMad - weight loss so far 21lbs
FreeButtonBee - target weight 9:10, weight loss so far 3.5lbs
supersalstrawberry - weight loss so far 2lb, goal 17lb
OneLieIn - weight loss so far 4lbs
openyerlugholes - target 9.6, current 10.8
Getorfmoiland - starting weight 12.3, target weight 9.13, current weight 10.7
CointreauVersial - starting weight 9.9, target 9.0 (-ish), currently 9.5
PostBellumBugsy - weight loss since 2nd Jan: 1st 6lb - 8lbs to go.
Lemniscate - start 13st0, target 10st10 (BMI under 25), current 12st5
Creamtea1 - Starting weight 12 st target weight 9 st 7, current weight 10 st 9, weight loss 19lb
Teaandthorazine - target 10st 7lb, currently 11st, weight lost so far 7lbs
JaxTellerIsMyFriend - weight loss so far nearly 2 stone. (depending on weird scales)
ilovemyteddy - weight loss so far 28lb 48.4lbs to go
Cluckingmad - Target 10st, currently 10st 6lbs, weight loss so far 3lbs
Encyclogirl - Target 9st 7, currently 10st 9 - weight loss so far 3.5lbs
vnmum - initial target 9st 7, currently 10st 1.5, loss so far 8lb

just adding myself to the list.