Thought we needed a shiny new thread for the New Year.
The thread is intended to support people who are already on the diet or want to start losing weight / gaining health benefits by low-carbing.
Here is a simple explanation of this way of eating and how it works.
www.dietdoctor.com/lchf
You do not have to count calories, weigh anything, exercise furiously or feel hungry.
You do have to cut out sugar and sugar-substitutes and avoid starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice and pasta.
You need to eat lots of vegetables (especially those grown above ground) and protein which can be cheese, eggs, meat, fish etc. You can eat olive oil, butter and other natural fats. You can eat limited amounts of fruit, dark chocolate and some alcoholic drinks in moderation.
You need to avoid anything labelled low-fat and most processed food and drink.
Here is a link to the Mumsnet low-carb bootcamp thread, for those who want to lose weight more quickly than the diet adopted by most people on the existing Gransnet thread.
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/low_carb_bootcamp
Here is a link to the original Gransnet thread - though there is absolutely no need to plough through it before you start. 
www.gransnet.com/forums/dieting_and_exercise/1214778-Support-and-ideas-for-those-on-low-carb-diet
We aim to help each other by offering ideas, recipes and support. Welcome aboard!
Think they are quite high in carbs NanKate ....but having said that, if you're going to eat a handful roasted as a snack instead of a 
or a bar of chocolate then......
We aim to please
Put that down immediately TOW - you are only allowed to eat it naked in front of a full-length mirror! 
No hurry Anya you have fun with your visitors and send me the recipe when things are quieter for you.
Had a reasonably low carb supper and feel almost back on track.
Enjoy your weekend. 
NanKate I said I'd try to find the Persian Chicken recipe I blue-linked a while ago. I can't find it just yet and some visitors have just dropped in unexpectedly so will try again tomorrow. Lovely to meet you at last!
I could do with losing 2 or 3 more lbs, but am generally not increasing weight. I find if I have been out to eat or have a main meal with carbs occasionally, weight remains static but doesn't go up. Trying to do more walking which helps too. I had a craving for a snickers bar of all things the other day, but I don't think the odd lapse matters. It's what you eat most days that counts. Had some over weight friends round for supper on Saturday and they have been on the typical low calorie diet, lost weight initially and now put it back on. Their eyes nearly popped out when they saw me scoffing cream, butter etc. Felt a little bit smug.
Brilliant BB.
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