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What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

That was my lovely nans favourite saying as she wasn’t tall, “All good things come in little packages” she used to say.
I dont know if your nan had Irish heritage like me! Have to say since I came here in 1983 after meeting my English husband I felt so welcome and though I missed my mum I wouldnt want to live anywhere else.
 
I wouldn’t be without my mini moulds I have one that makes mini loaves which I use for my almond bread, clafoutis and egg bakes and a round one that is divided into wedges, this is good for the zucchini lemon or chocolate olive oil cake as the portion sizes are generous but still keep me within my allowances for carbs per slice. I also have some pretty flower moulds that I have used for peppermint fat bombs.

I was tempted by the flower moulds too, I am developing a bit of an Amazon habit I think though. Must stop.
 
I didn’t see those offers - probably just as well!
Do you buy from Amazon? I think Ive seen you mention Bulk Powders?
I’ll wait to see how I get on with the choc bars before buying industrial size portions I think.
I don't buy from Amazon. I walk dogs, cut lawns, saw, chop and stack logs then exercise. I bought Mrs P an ipad and we have a joint current account, Delivery drivers arrive with all sorts:arghh::arghh:
 
Evening all. @Kingmidas the photo is lovely and the holiday food sounds fantastic.
@shelley262 I had the same test of willpower when making mashed potato for the others yesterday - its so instinctive to have a little taste. Have you invited a lot of guests for the big day?

B: asparagus wrapped in bacon ( snap @jayney27) with a poached egg

L: Ham, avocado, boiled egg and green leaves. 10cal jelly

D: Very nice sage, rosemary and garlic stuffed loin of pork done in the good old IP. Youngest daughter came round to join us ( and brought her washing!) and declared it the nicest pork she’d ever had. Accompanied by garlicy buttery cabbage and cauli cheese. Couple of glasses red wine.

You seem to be really getting into your IP. Excellent!
 
I don't buy from Amazon. I walk dogs, cut lawns, saw, chop and stack logs then exercise. I bought Mrs P an ipad and we have a joint current account, Delivery drivers arrive with all sorts:arghh::arghh:
Since my niece moved in next door she gets her parcels delivered here too. Hers plus mine the Hermes guy is here so often he's thinking of renting a room!
 
Since my niece moved in next door she gets her parcels delivered here too. Hers plus mine the Hermes guy is here so often he's thinking of renting a room!
I don't really care too much what gets bought as long as the numbers add up/stay in green on my spreeadsheet each month :angelic:
 
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I dont know if your nan had Irish heritage like me! Have to say since I came here in 1983 after meeting my English husband I felt so welcome and though I missed my mum I wouldnt want to live anywhere else.
Hi, no she was very much English however she married a “Murphy” so there is a little Irish connection. My nan from my dads side of the family was the daughter of an American and Navarro Indian, she was adopted and bought up in England. When I was a young girl I had very long dark straight hair and looked a bit like a little red indian, minus the feathers and moccasins :)
 
Since my niece moved in next door she gets her parcels delivered here too. Hers plus mine the Hermes guy is here so often he's thinking of renting a room!
I was at a neighbours last night, we had a get together to say good bye to a neighbour who is moving, during the evening shopping was discussed, as I am one of only a few people where I live that works full time my neighbours often take in parcels for me, this was mentioned and one of them said, “ I see a delivery man approaching, my heart sinks and I think what has my wife bought now, then sigh with relief when they say the parcel is for Jayne, will you take it” ;)
 
I was at a neighbours last night, we had a get together to say good bye to a neighbour who is moving, during the evening shopping was discussed, as I am one of only a few people where I live that works full time my neighbours often take in parcels for me, this was mentioned and one of them said, “ I see a delivery man approaching, my heart sinks and I think what has my wife bought now, then sigh with relief when they say the parcel is for Jayne, will you take it” ;)
The good thing about amazon is they package everything so well it is impossible to hide the evidence:):)
 
Bed 5.6 FBG 5.4. Got a rest this morning. Son was off so he walked the boys to school. Trouble is my body is so tuned to wake up time I woke at the normal time. Still, it was nice not to be heading out early. Got The whole day off tomorrow but plenty to do as both boys are staying on Friday.
B. Tassimo Americano grande with a dash of cream, slice of Tesco's high protein bread with lurpack and 2 scrambled eggs before heading out to Aqua fit and swimming.
L. Nothing
D. Oomi noodle carbonara. Chia Pudding and 6 raspberries.
 
I don't buy from Amazon. I walk dogs, cut lawns, saw, chop and stack logs then exercise. I bought Mrs P an ipad and we have a joint current account, Delivery drivers arrive with all sorts:arghh::arghh:

That sounds like a perfect life
 
The good thing about amazon is they package everything so well it is impossible to hide the evidence:):)
I often think they try to off load their packaging to us, I have often had something the size of a postage stamp in a box big enough for a pair of shoes, filled with those air filled pockets and brown paper!!!!
 
Evening all. @Kingmidas the photo is lovely and the holiday food sounds fantastic.
@shelley262 I had the same test of willpower when making mashed potato for the others yesterday - its so instinctive to have a little taste. Have you invited a lot of guests for the big day?

B: asparagus wrapped in bacon ( snap @jayney27) with a poached egg

L: Ham, avocado, boiled egg and green leaves. 10cal jelly

D: Very nice sage, rosemary and garlic stuffed loin of pork done in the good old IP. Youngest daughter came round to join us ( and brought her washing!) and declared it the nicest pork she’d ever had. Accompanied by garlicy buttery cabbage and cauli cheese. Couple of glasses red wine.
It’s just a family party but a few of us. Our autistic eldest struggles with anything too big and needs to know everyone well anD even then has issues. His uncle OHs brother and partner are coming and staying as is our youngest, plus partner and puppy. Should be fun.
 
You seem to be really getting into your IP. Excellent!

I am! Everything so far has been fantastic. It’s perfect for my small kitchen. I still get a bit nervous and have to leave the room when its coming up to pressure though.
 
Hi, no she was very much English however she married a “Murphy” so there is a little Irish connection. My nan from my dads side of the family was the daughter of an American and Navarro Indian, she was adopted and bought up in England. When I was a young girl I had very long dark straight hair and looked a bit like a little red indian, minus the feathers and moccasins :)
It sounds like you were (and look like) the very pretty Pocohontos (? Spelling) which is so special. I think the Murphy influence on your nan gave her lots of sayings I would recognise. Its lovely we are all so different.
 
Evening all

@ianpspurs and @shelley262 thanks for the advice re: high fibre bars. I’m going ahead without inulin but with flaxseed. Will report back.

@DJC3 and @jayney27 I know what you mean about shopping sprees. One trip to collect pre-ordered loaf mould = new padded jacket and new fleece from TK Maxx (had never been in until about a year ago, now I keep them in business).

Almost an OMAD day today, but failed (impromptu) attempt confirmed that it’s not a good strategy for me at the moment.

Started the day bright and early, crossed London, caught train to Hatfield, walked along the Alban Way to St Albans (about 6 miles), all by 10.15am!

Had intended to grab lunch at Nando’s but wasn’t particularly hungry so skipped it. On train home v peckish so ate 25g mixed nuts.

Dinner was beef short rib, but the almost 3 hour wait for it to be ready left me very hungry. Followed up with large portion of lazy dessert of extra thick double cream mixed with almond butter and Hotel Chocolat 100% buttons and then 65g salted almonds.
 
It’s just a family party but a few of us. Our autistic eldest struggles with anything too big and needs to know everyone well anD even then has issues. His uncle OHs brother and partner are coming and staying as is our youngest, plus partner and puppy. Should be fun.

Sounds like its going to be a lovely day, and with all your homemade goodies I’m sure your husband will have a birthday to remember.
 
You need an IP :angelic::angelic:

Have considered it, but I have a tiny, tiny kitchen and don’t think I’m creative/adventurous enough to make full use of it. Maybe when the small one comes to the UK, but I’d want to see one in a shop first to check out the size.
 
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