Stabilization I think that is it for me :-)
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Back on the Dukan wagon!
Tease!!!! :drool:
No, congrats on your weight loss.
You have done so well. Well done! :talk017:
Poppy03
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It took me until 11am to actually decide to eat it so completely understand what you are saying. Horrible thing though, I was hungry really quickly afterwards!
Poppy03
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Just back from the allotment where I got to eat some blueberries and a few gooseberries that I had left on the bush just in case Felt so naughty
Have been really low in proteins today so I think I am going to need to be careful with that. In fact been really low in food today.
Felt so naughtyHave been really low in proteins today so I think I am going to need to be careful with that. In fact been really low in food today.
Ooh gooseberries - think I have a few left too!! My plums are starting to change colour too now. I think I have to watch my protein; made some ratatouille yesterday and didn't really want anything else. I grated some cheese on top and added some salmon in the end.
Poppy03
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That sounds delicious, what do you add to your ratatouille? I have just picked another tonne of courgettes but my tomatoes are just about enough to do a salad with at the moment :-( Will have to resort to tins for a bit longer. I think I may make something similar for tomorrow's dinner.
My damsons are just starting to go a bit purple. It was supposed to be a victoria plum but definately a damson. Still good though. Mine is biannual for some reason so a huge crop this year and about 10 plums last year.
Have yet to find a use for my cheese today.
My damsons are just starting to go a bit purple. It was supposed to be a victoria plum but definately a damson. Still good though. Mine is biannual for some reason so a huge crop this year and about 10 plums last year.
Have yet to find a use for my cheese today.
My plum trees are only on year two so this is the first year I have had any fruit. For the ratatouille I just diced onion, garlic, celery and some courgette, softened and then added a box of passata and a squirt of tom puree and a bay leaf and simmered slowly until reduced. I have an aubergine but didn't think to put that in.
Poppy03
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Thank you Emma. I shall keep you posted. Am finding having choice a bit confusing now! Need help to keep on the straight and narrow.
B - late as couldn't decide slice of wholegrain toast with extra, extra light philly like stuff.
L - cottage cheese and Dukan style coleslaw (think I might always make it this way)
D- bolognaise with 40g Parmasan cheese sprinkled on (omg) galette
S - 3 blueberries, 2 gooseberries and 1 small apple. Plain yoghurt.
Belly has been really unhappy this afternoon, (turn away TMI) and ended up in the loo after dinner 3 times in a row. Also had to have a nap this afternoon with wriggly daughter - no mean feat. Wondering if wholemeal bread not agreeing with me. Will cut that out tomorrow.
Now need to decide when my extra starchy portion is to be had. Don't want to waste it. Also my PP day will be Tuesdays as it works better for me.
B - late as couldn't decide slice of wholegrain toast with extra, extra light philly like stuff.
L - cottage cheese and Dukan style coleslaw (think I might always make it this way)
D- bolognaise with 40g Parmasan cheese sprinkled on (omg
) galetteS - 3 blueberries, 2 gooseberries and 1 small apple. Plain yoghurt.
Belly has been really unhappy this afternoon, (turn away TMI) and ended up in the loo after dinner 3 times in a row. Also had to have a nap this afternoon with wriggly daughter - no mean feat. Wondering if wholemeal bread not agreeing with me. Will cut that out tomorrow.
Now need to decide when my extra starchy portion is to be had. Don't want to waste it. Also my PP day will be Tuesdays as it works better for me.
Poppy03
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Weighed myself this morning and 0.2lb off. Thursday is my official weigh in day. Don't know how to put the .2 of a lb on the stats as it rejects it saying numbers only :-( If anyone knows, as I see it all the time, let me know.
Not sure what to eat today other than chicken casserole this evening. Shopping time I think.
Not sure what to eat today other than chicken casserole this evening. Shopping time I think.
Poppy03
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Oh dear. Decided to have my slice of brown bread at 2pm as I was going shopping after I picked up the little one from preschool. Stomach started to hurt after an hour and then extreme tiredness and irritability about 2.5 hours afterwards. I think either my body does not like the carbs or the wheat, leaning more towards the wheat. Today I shall avoid having any and see if I get the tiredness again. Two days in a row is more than a coincidence.
Struggling to fit in all the new food. Even though I have not been on the diet for a huge amount of time it feels alien to eat these other things. Have not had my extra carbs yet and still waiting on the gala meal. Very strange, I thought I would be tearing into all the food!
Struggling to fit in all the new food. Even though I have not been on the diet for a huge amount of time it feels alien to eat these other things. Have not had my extra carbs yet and still waiting on the gala meal. Very strange, I thought I would be tearing into all the food!
Topaz63
Gone a bit quiet
Try making Breton galette instead. The pancakes will store comfortably in the fridge for a couple of days, as will the batter for 24hours, and the pancakes freeze well. Best made in a heavy bottomed frying or crepe pan, non stick helps but not essential.
4-6 oz Buckwheat flour
1 egg
Water to mix (not milk)
Pinch salt.
Put flour into good sized bowl so there's a decent gap at the top, I use a 2 pint bowl with a lip and handle like a wide jug. Beat the egg and drop into well in the centre, then mix so it picks up the flour. Then add water and mix till it's like a normal, not too thin, pancake mixture. Heat up the pan well, then cook as you would any crepes, but you'll find it cooks more slowly and you may need the heat a bit lower. When firm, flip it over and at this point you can put fillings on. I like egg and grated cheese with black pepper, ham, egg and chees, spinach, mixed veg etc. When cooked on secod side ( and egg firm if using) fold over and flip onto a plate. A little butter is nice on top as well.
If not using right away, just cook second side, do the rest and put the pile away for reheating and filling as needed. You can just spread with a little butter and cheese if you like. Sweet is nice too.
4-6 oz Buckwheat flour
1 egg
Water to mix (not milk)
Pinch salt.
Put flour into good sized bowl so there's a decent gap at the top, I use a 2 pint bowl with a lip and handle like a wide jug. Beat the egg and drop into well in the centre, then mix so it picks up the flour. Then add water and mix till it's like a normal, not too thin, pancake mixture. Heat up the pan well, then cook as you would any crepes, but you'll find it cooks more slowly and you may need the heat a bit lower. When firm, flip it over and at this point you can put fillings on. I like egg and grated cheese with black pepper, ham, egg and chees, spinach, mixed veg etc. When cooked on secod side ( and egg firm if using) fold over and flip onto a plate. A little butter is nice on top as well.
If not using right away, just cook second side, do the rest and put the pile away for reheating and filling as needed. You can just spread with a little butter and cheese if you like. Sweet is nice too.
Poppy03
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Thank you Topaz. I did wonder if it would be the process so I bought some proper bread from the bakery :-( I am leaving any form of bread for today and see what happens. If I don't get the tiredness or the stomach pains and associated problems I may try some white (proper) bread and see what happens. I love brown bread but I discovered years ago that my body was not happy with it. Since my thyroid has been properly medicated it didn't seem as much as of a problem but I do wonder if removing it has meant that my body has had a bit of a shock on reintroduction. I have fresh yeast in the fridge just waiting for me to make something with it!
I shall look into your buckwheat galette, it sounds really nice and some very tasty ideas for fillings too.
I shall look into your buckwheat galette, it sounds really nice and some very tasty ideas for fillings too.
Poppy03
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Switched to white, good quality bread, and no problems so far. I am hoping my body just needs a gentle introduction. It may well explain, though, why I have felt so well on this diet, no wheat.
Tomorrow is my first gala meal. Not really had much time to prepare it as it has been on and off to have a picnic with a large group of us. I would have put together lots of my favourite foods to have but it had to be a last minute dash to Sainsburys once the 'on' was on. I made my favourite cake but it hasn't risen. I am soooo gutted. I have been looking forward to that cake and now I really don't want to eat it. What have I become.
Went to look at a house today, burnt out shell really, and we have decided to go for it. We need a project. Not getting my hopes up as we have been messed around so many times before (gazumped two weeks before moving date - dodgy dealing by the estate agent so the investigation goes and goes and goes) but we shall put in an offer and see. Will miss our allotment though.
Tomorrow is my first gala meal. Not really had much time to prepare it as it has been on and off to have a picnic with a large group of us. I would have put together lots of my favourite foods to have but it had to be a last minute dash to Sainsburys once the 'on' was on. I made my favourite cake but it hasn't risen. I am soooo gutted. I have been looking forward to that cake and now I really don't want to eat it. What have I become.
Went to look at a house today, burnt out shell really, and we have decided to go for it. We need a project. Not getting my hopes up as we have been messed around so many times before (gazumped two weeks before moving date - dodgy dealing by the estate agent so the investigation goes and goes and goes) but we shall put in an offer and see. Will miss our allotment though.
