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I agree Jennifer. I like to hear what other people do but it is all about what works for you. I'm glad you found the course interesting and, as you say, half the battle is chatting to like-minded people. xxx

It's so disheartening isn't it hun. xx I'm trying to just concentrate on keeping the BS down and if the weight comes off it's a bonus and at least I know I'm eating healthily. Not much consolation to you though. :( I'm in the same boat really - I know I've lost weight but not much change in...

I've eaten tinned salmon on its own but I don't think I could cope with sardines. What worries me about buying the 1kg yogurt is that the "sell by" date usually only applies to before it's unsealed and if you read on the side it usually says once opened use within 3 or 4 days. It would take me...

Thanks CatLady x Feeling a bit more positive today as I did a big shop yesterday and am happy that I have supplies to make stuff and some quick stand-by things in the freezer too. Birds Eye Inspirations is a frozen dish, very low carb (fish with various flavoured toppings/sauces) and was...

Hi Geoffers, yes I do keep tinned fish in most of the time but it's what to have with it that gets me. I'm only used to having it on toast in the past or with salad which is one of the things I keep running out of. Pork scratchings .. mmm I have bought them but I fear for my fillings :) Beef...

I know AndBreathe. It absolutely makes sense and I'm always going to do it but it never seems to happen :( I get a mental block with "cook ahead and freeze" type meals. I don't do curries (not keen on Indian and never made one. Only had prawn curries from the Chinese take-away). My meals...

Yes, Jennifer, it does seem to add quite a bit to what you normally would get. The other thing is keep running out of the fresh stuff so seem to be constantly shopping (which I suppose amounts to the same thing) whereas I always had boxes of cereals, and stuff in the freezer pre lchf. Stuff...

Thanks everyone. xx I've noted all your comments and advice but haven't had a lot of time to respond but I have taken it all in xxx Hi Lizanne x I know how depressing it can be when you think you've done everything right. I hate my scales as they're old digital ones and when you step on...

Thanks Bluetit, that is definitely something to think about. xx I wish I had been offered something like this years ago when I was younger and fitter. It does worry me that in my 70s I would stand a higher risk of complications. It's not an easy decision to make. I'm glad it worked for you xxx

OK, long story coming up .. lol. You'll wish you hadn't asked. When I first started getting the back pain and after a few visits to the GP I was referred to The Pain Clinic. There I was given Hydroptherapy, Accupuncture, Physiotherapy and some injections under anaesthetic and X-ray to try to...

Thanks hankjam x It's so nice to have people taking an interest and ready to help with suggestions and and advice. I keep meaning to go out and walk every day but by the time I've staggered round doing the housework and slumped down with my back pain I can't always face it. I think we need to...

Hi icki, I definitely think my back pain is a lot to do with it. It is restricting my activity but every time I go to the doctors they just keep giving me stronger painkillers and when Tramadol made me feel like I was "out of it" he prescribed Gabapentin. I know I'm stupid but I am so...

Yes, I did have a good read through last night but it did start to go a bit over my head apart from the thing you said about having the protein first and the carbs later. Maybe I need to read it again now I'm more awake x

And that's the fact of the matter. :(

Yes, he's type 2 and on insulin. He just whacks an extra dose in and thinks he's fine. As you can see, he makes no concessions to being diabetic and just eats anything he fancies. He regularly wakes up in the night for a wee and realises that he's "wobbly" and getting near hypo so sits eating...

Yes, that was interesting reading. I did forget to mention that I had 2 eggs on my sinful Bergen bread though, so I actually had carb and protein together so I don't know how that figures in the study. I think I did well at the BBQ mainly for the things I resisted. We didn't get to eat...

Awww, you're both so lovely and supportive ((hug)) Thank you xxx I'm just off to get ready for a BBQ. At least I know I can have the meat and salad - just try not to drool over the rolls and crusty bread ... lol. The desserts are a challenge but the last 2 I've been to they had some fresh...

Trouble is he won't claim benefits. He's always "got the promise of a job" and thinks it's not worth applying. Truth is he's too lazy to do the signing on and applying for loads of jobs :( He's actually just got a job so we're expecting some rent soon.

Much sympathy from me Jennifer x I hope you can find a way that works for you - I'm not giving up yet, still trying xx

Hi CatLady x Wow! You have certainly put a lot of thought and time into trying to sort me out for which I thank you so much xx I am trying to resign myself to the fact that I'm just not going to see the massive fast weight loss that others do for whatever reason, be it the pills I'm on or the...