[NikkitaZ]

Pfft I wish my cravings only lasted 20mins. I swear these things are written by men, and what do they know?!

OK, ready for another stupid question?

Is the cream you put in your coffee the same as what you'd put on apple pie? Like, can I just put some elmlea in my coffee?

[JasminBerkova]

yes, indeed. check the carb count -- should be about 2.6 grams per 100 ml. i always go for the heavy stuff (double cream/jersey cream) but single or whipping are fine, too.

[NikkitaZ]

Woo-hoo. I shall be investing in some of that then!

I now think I may have used up all my stupid questions...

[JasminBerkova]

no worries. tomorrow is another day. 8)

[NikkitaZ]

Thought of another one...

So, someone was just telling me that if you're on a low-carb diet for a few weeks and then you switch to a low fat diet you lose weight because it shocks your body or something. Is that ridiculous?

Also, is twinings apple and blackcurrant herbal tea ok because I just bought some.

[NikkitaZ]

WOOO!
Just got my tests back, no diabetes for me!

[tearidrusydet]

that's brilliant news heyla!

[Gromiaaborn]

Thats great news

[NikkitaZ]

Thanks guys!

[JasminBerkova]

good stuff and very happy that you ruled that out. 8)

[NikkitaZ]

I was just wondering if someone could have a look at my meals for today and tell me if it's ok please? I went off track at the weekend and I'm trying to make a definite effort to lose what I gained (3lbs) so any feedback would be great.

Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs

Dinner: 8 slices of wafer thin ham (about 0.3g carbs), 185g salad (lettuce and cucumber), 2oz cheese (1oz cheddar, 1oz brie) 30g of brussels pate (0.3g carbs)

Tea: red pepper and asparagus (combined weight 100g), 2oz ricotta, chicken fried in extra virgin olive oil (garlic infused. no carbs).

Snack: 4 strawberries and double cream (0.8g carbs)

Drinks: 5 litres of water, 1 litre of Diet Coke (I just can't give it up!!)

I know I'm not meant to have strawberries yet but it was so hot and sunny outside today and they were on offer at the supermarket... and I bet even Dr Atkins loved a good bargain

[NikkitaZ]

I meant 0.8g in the cream not strawberries. I'll donate the rest of my strawberries to a needy house mate

I didn't realise ricotta wasn't allowed. Can it upset my progress if I don't cut it out?

What do you mean by counting my carbs correctly? I weigh/measure out the portion or per serving size given on the package and the go by the carbs it goves. Is that the wrong way of doing it? I feel all confused. I don't know what I'm doing!

Tomorrows menu is:

Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs.

Dinner: chicken mayo with lettuce and cheese

Tea: chicken and bacon with cajun spice, salad and cheese.

Snack: NO STRAWBERRIES!!

Is that any better? Is cream ok? Can I have a spoonful?

[JasminBerkova]

check your mayo contents... a lot of euro versions incluse sugar/corn syrup in the the ingredients, which is a no-no.

its super easy to make your own mayo and it tastes better, too. one egg and a bunch of oil -- whipped. you can even add garlic/mustard/herbs/chili to add extra flavour. Yum. 8)

[anxpuna]

Good menus!

And yes, you can have two or three tablespoons of light or heavy cream per day.

Ricotta is a fresh cheese, and should be kept out of your diet until you reach the Ongoing Weight Loss stage and get to that rung of the carbohydrate ladder.

[NikkitaZ]

hmmm so ricotta's out as well... I'll get the a hang of this soon! Are cheese strings ok? It says 'trace' for carbs n if the packaging is to be believed it's 100% cheese.

Oooh I'll double check my mayo as well... Might try makin my own, although me being me it could all go horribly wrong!


Another question, As discussed before on here my thirstiness os a bit out of control (have had glucose tests and expecting results tomorrow) but today I've had 6 litres of water, and could, and probably will, drink loads more! Is this normal? I know on atkins we're meant to guzzle, guzzle, guzzle, but I'm going to drink us all dry! Also, It's making me feel really bloated. Am I overdoing it on the water??


Thanks for all the wise words and advice. I'm hopeless!!

[anxpuna]

Heyla44,

Along with with Bluehex said, you should mention to your doctor how many carbs you are taking in each day. That can affect the results of your test, and she or he will want to take that into account.

Atkins is great for people in pre-diabetes. It can reverse it. (It did for me.) But if you do have diabetes, you need to work closely with your doctor on your food and exercise plan. A lot of diabetics do great on Atkins, but keep your doctor informed.

[NikkitaZ]

Thanks for the advice, it was wheresmycoat who first told me I should make an appointment so if they find something I owe him/her (just realised I'm not sure, sorry!) a lot of thanks!

And also, one more silly question before bed, is flavoured water ok?

[anxpuna]

There are lots of different kinds of flavored water. Many of them are fine.

Check the carb count on the label and make sure it is sweetened with sucralose or Splenda, not aspartame. The nutrition label should say 0 carbs. If it says

[NikkitaZ]

You are full off some amazing info! I'll definitely try and cut out all sweet things for the next few weeks then. Thanks!

[JasminBerkova]

Heyla - its my pleasure to help. Let us know how you do on the blood tests. My fingers are crossed that you are A-OK with great health.

Definitely try the mayo -- it will turn out great. Just keep whipping it REAL FAST as you SLOWLY pour in the oil. Tastes delicious. Side benefit: killer biceps. 8)