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  1. caliban

    How much weight have YOU lost?

    I lost 1 stone in the last 3 weeks on a low carb eating plan, another 13lbs to go woo hoo.
  2. caliban

    Bit of a struggle!

    Home made vegetable soup, dead easy to make, take to work in a flask.
  3. caliban

    First attempt at Oopsie bread

    I use Flax meal instead of Psyllium husk when I make Foccacia, works ok.
  4. caliban

    St Johns Wort

    I used to take them but I had very strange dreams. Can't take them now with the meds I'm on. Did they help? Not sure, nothing dramatic anyway.
  5. caliban

    LCHF diet question.....

    Marks and Spencers 97% pork chipolatas, yummy, if you're looking for a good sausage.
  6. caliban

    Can anyone help with recipe ides?

    Hi, try www.ditchthecarbs.com for low or no carb recipes, lots of goodies to munch on. Also www.iquitsugar.com
  7. caliban

    Can anyone recommend an almond flour & receipes for muffins and pancakes?

    Try www.ditchthecarbs.com for recipes for almond flour goodies.
  8. caliban

    Statins and diabetes

    I was on a high dose of Lipitor but stopped when I had severe side effects. no one mentioned it could be the statin So much back pain I was unable to walk more than 200 metres or stand for more than 20 minutes. I can now walk 6 miles. I am now Prediabetic and diabetes is a possible side effect...
  9. caliban

    LCHF what should I be eating to lose weight

    Try www.ditchthecarbs.com for recipes, www.dietdoctor.com for advice on low carb eating.
  10. caliban

    Footwear - what do you prefer?

    Skechers Go Walk are the most comfortable trainer I have ever worn. I have Arthritic feet and can't walk for any distance in any other shoe. £25 99 from ebay.
  11. caliban

    Over the counter cold cures

    Yep paracetamol and fluids is the best and cheapest way. Most of these expensive so called cures are mostly paracetamol anyway.
  12. caliban

    30 day meal plan

    I have a cook book called the Low Carb Gourmet, the recipe for ice cream calls for 15 tablespoons of Stevia, a bit much methinks!
  13. caliban

    Bit confused about the high fat thing

    £6 for 300ml but it lasts me a long time.
  14. caliban

    Bit confused about the high fat thing

    I get coconut oil from Sainsburys.
  15. caliban

    Bit confused about the high fat thing

    Interesting article on fat https://iquitsugar.com/rethinking-our-phobia-of-fat/
  16. caliban

    foot pain

    Patience is required with a foot injury, I fell and snapped a tendon in my ankle about 2 months ago, still in a lot of pain when I walk and the consultant reckons it could take about a year to come right.
  17. caliban

    Bit confused about the high fat thing

    Lots of info on www.about.com/lowcarb also www.ditchthecarbs.com or www.iquitsugar.com
  18. caliban

    Sugar craving.

    Try www.iquitsugar.com for some nice sugar free treats.
  19. caliban

    Yuk alert: Constipation

    You need more fat if you are low carbing, around 80% if possible. Also water is a must especially if taking flax meal.
  20. caliban

    First Glucose meter - very useful

    Holland and Barrett Hi, Holland and Barratt