Low-carb support thread 2016 Part 2

Just seen on IPlayer a programme called Low Carb High Fat. The presenter went to check with his GP what her thoughts were on this way of eating. She didn't personally recommend it but said she would check his cholesterol and weight after 3 weeks to tell him the results.

At this point I would say his Doctor looked on the verge of obese

He returned to find that his cholesterol had come down and that he had lost almost a stone.

There was a mix of advice from different experts and the Government advice still recommended bread, potatoes, pasta and low fat food.

OMG Shysal. Luckily I'm not going anywhere near Palermo this time.

Yes have a great time *Lazigirl". Am well jell.
Had a great meal out at Wagamama for GD2’s birthday last night. Swapped the sticky rice for veg stir fry and it was a really good low-carb treat.

Have a great holiday Lazigirl Hope the Mediterranean diet won't be too extreme .

Am off to Sicily next week and although it's the home of the Mediterranean diet, there's plenty of pasta, ice cream and delicious stuff about........help!

I'll write that down now. Thanks Mamie

It is 22° and sunny here, but we are having a winter favourite. Lamb shanks in a casserole with tomatoes, carrot, onion, garlic, celery, herbs, tomato puree and haricot beans. The beans aren't very low carb, so you could do it without the beans and have cauliflower mash as a side dish. It should have a gremolata of parsley, lemon zest and chopped garlic on top, but raw garlic gives me indigestion and the parsley has died. I think I will put a bit of lemon zest in at the end. It cooks for about three hours in a low oven; I use a jar of beans.

It is really cold here today. We will have to start thinking about LCHF winter recipes soon. Anyone got anything really interesting in mind. Both DH and I love this way of eating,

So glad it is working Lazigirl. Still enjoying the odd barbecue here, but moving towards winter diet. On Sunday we had bought a duck (well within date) which smelt horrible when I took it out of the packet. Had to do a quick substitute of chicken legs, roasted and then a sauce of vermouth and cream served with cauliflower gratin. Was quite pleased with that.
Off to the UK this week to stock up on spices, horseradish and brinjal chutney!

Hope it goes well BB.
If anyone is watching this thread & wondering whether to give it a go it has
made such a difference to me. After the shock of finding out I was pre diabetic I wanted to do something about it, and this thread has been so helpful and supportive. I now always plan meals in advance, and we eat a much more varied and interesting diet than before. I continue to have porridge for breakfast, and crispbread at lunchtimes, but main meals mainly very low carb. We eat more leafy veg & I have substituted water for fruit juice I used to drink, but I do like a beer at the weekends, and I am down to a weight that is right for me, and my arthritic hips and knees feel better. It took me at least 6 months to get to target weight, but this way of eating is now a way of life which I intend to maintain.

Anywhere between Kidwelly and Swansea. We are going to live with our DD so we can look around. Luckily she has just started LCHF, so should be good

Where in Wales BB?

I'm here. Been on a cruise to Norway, and now busy packing up the house for our move to Wales. Just finished the loft so salad and crust less quiche tonight.
Hope everyone is well and happy

Where is everyone since Anya took a break, am missing you all and your delicious recipes?
Tonight we're having a nice meal of mediterranean fish soup. Tomato base with white wine, fennel, chilli and chunks of fish and prawns. Am not a domestic goddess but this is really easy and friends like it.

Whoops! Didn't mean to say have a good break Anya, with the pain you've gone through after your accident!

Time away from anything when feeling a bit jaded is a good idea. Enjoy your break, Anya, and hope your arms continue to heal well.

Oh no Anya. I love your posts, they're so supportive. Have a good break, hope your arms healing and hope you'll be back soon

Enjoy the time with your step-sister. If you come across a fab LCHF idea you could pop-in and tell us!

Au revoir Anya, thanks for all the LCHF help. Hope your injuries will soon be completely healed. Hope to see you back soon, don't let the nasty few beat you down!

Have a lovely breakAnya I hope you are well now and your arms are better. Look forward to you coming back

Come back as soon as you are ready Anya you will be missed.

See you whenever, anya. Have a good break with your stepsister.

Do come back after a breakAnya. I always value your posts.

Thanks for letting us know, Anya. Your knowledge and ideas are always a great support to the people on the thread.
A bientôt.

Just signing in quickly to this lovely thread to say I'll be taking a break from GN. TBH I've had enough of certain people and feel a break would do me good.

My step-sister has come down on an extended visit and that will be wonderful to catch up with her and it will also help distract from recent health problems. She is very interested in the low carb diet, not that she needs to lose any weight, but she's a great advocate of being in charge of your own lifestyle.

I'm only posting here as this has been such a supportive thread and I didn't want you all to think I'd just given up on it. I'll probably be back later in the year and wish you all the best