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    pasta

    I use courgettes too, use a potato peeler to slice thin strips for taglietelle or a julienne peeler for spaghetti/noodles
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    Lard

    I'm a bit upset to hear this about lard as I've been using it for a few months now. I feel like I've been poisoning my family after I had assured them that Lard was better for them than the oils we had been using. Recently I've not been so sure on what's good and what's not because I keep...
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    low carb high fiber?

    Pysillium husk capsules, H&B
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    Atkins and low blood

    You shouldn't be hungry Stuart, are you eating enough fat? Jane :)
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    scientific reason for cramp?

    Hi, I know cramp has been discussed before but after a terrible bout last night just wanted to ask this. Unlike others ,I don't actually suffer with it unless I fall off the wagon. Last evening was a prime example:- long day at work, nothing prepared in advance ( I know, big mistake) had to...
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    Almond Breeze in the UK

    I got a Tesco voucher in the post today to try Almond Breeze for free. Jane :)
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    Breakfast help?

    How about cheesecake with berries, egg custard or muffins? Jane :)
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    Avocado oil

    I got a small bottle to try from Morrisons (£3.99) today. I've been looking for an alternative to olive oil because I don't like the taste. Jane :)
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    low carb making me tired!

    Set alarms for water too, you need to drink plenty with this way of eating Jane :)
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    The non-insulin dependent 4% club

    I've always read your posts with interest Libby and found them inspiring and motivating because you struck a chord with me a long time ago (on another site) with a post about being a carb addict. I've been struggling with my low carbing for a while. Usually do brilliant 'till lunch time then...
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    low carb making me tired!

    Are you drinking LOTS of water? Jane :)
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    Salad dressings

    Thankyou Hana, I've been wanting to try something other than mayo. I don't like the taste of Olive Oil, what other oil can I use?Groundnut? Jane :)
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    protein powder shake for breakfast?

    Shakes are a good breakfast when you haven't much time. They don't cause me to spike at all. I get mine from H&B, they are low carb and I usually add a glug of cream to make them even more satiating.I usually wait till they're half price, flavours are choc.(which you can also make into a hot...
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    Ideas for Rhubarb ?

    I bake mine in the oven with sweetener and a knob of butter, goes nice and sticky. I heard it's nice, after stewing, to put it in a sugar fee jelly before setting? Jane :)
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    A book arrived today

    I have the golden brown rash too :o just thought it was sun damage/age Jane
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    Low carb Brekky ideas to get me through to lunch

    Just shows how we are all different, if I eat porridge I am hungry again an hour later and it sets off cravings. There are loads of low carb brekkies, a lot mentioned above (especially well done Defren, great ideas from someone who is quite new to this!) Also... cold meat, I spread mine with...
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    Sucess on Lighterlife

    My sister in law has been on Lighter Life plan for 6 months and has lost just over 6 stone! She has just 5lb more to lose and is now in the healthy weight range instead of morbidly obese. Her HBAIC is in the 4's and she now only takes 1 Metformin and has come off all BP medication. I am so...
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    Nutrition while low carbing

    Lettuce does have some good properties especially Romaine. I agree Iceberg not so much. The darker the leaf the better. Can always add Spinach,Watercress etc to your salad. You don't have to eat cooked greens or if it's steaming or boiling that puts you off how about stir frying greens? curly...
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    low carb weight loss stopped

    I have a spoonful of coconut oil in my morning creamy coffee. It tastes ok and I'm not even keen on the flavour of coconut
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    Virtual party

    party pooper :roll: