Empower Foods

nev1943 · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 5:49 am Post subject:

Thanks Malcolm, after two days, I find I can't wait for the test to be over, so I can get back to my usual low carb intake of under 30 gms per day.
It's a real pain, and I know I am putting on weight already!
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Cheers, Nev.
I,M NOT FAT!!
JUST SHORT FOR MY WEIGHT!! New Start Weight @17/01/10 -186+kg
1st Goal Weight 170kg.

Malcolm · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 12:14 pm Post subject:

nev1943 · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:40 pm Post subject:

In the morning at 8am.
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Cheers, Nev.
I,M NOT FAT!!
JUST SHORT FOR MY WEIGHT!! New Start Weight @17/01/10 -186+kg
1st Goal Weight 170kg.

Malcolm · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 8:24 pm Post subject:

Ah well, after your morning drink have a couple of days of really low carb and you will be right back on track. Smile

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Started LC (PP) 2003
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nev1943 · Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:43 am Post subject:

Do you think 20-40gms of Carbs per day are a reasonable amount? or should I cut it to 20-30?
I seem to get plenty of Veggies "etc" when I stick to the lower. but if I want to have my Yoguhrt (I strain it to get rid of the Whey) it will cost me about 5 gms per day.
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Cheers, Nev.
I,M NOT FAT!!
JUST SHORT FOR MY WEIGHT!! New Start Weight @17/01/10 -186+kg
1st Goal Weight 170kg.

Malcolm · Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:06 am Post subject:

I think you want to do what is comfortable for you and what is going to make your change a life long change. The only reason I said 'very low for a couple of days' is that for some people it helps to get back on track quickly after a binge - even one like yours where the 'binge' wasn't too bad, and wasn't your idea in the first place! Laughing

So, if you are losing weight and feeling great, by all means have the extra. The only fly in that ointment could be if your test reveals you are a diabetic - which isn't the end of the world - you already are a long way down the track to treating it - but it would mean you need to look at your carb intake as it affects your blood sugar, with that being the highest priority (in front of weight loss even). But lets burn that bridge when we come to it! Razz

If there are any changes they are likely to be minimal. Smile

Do you make your own yoghurt? Especially if you do, plus draining the whey, you should be able to get/count the carbs as pretty low.
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Cheers,

Malcolm

Started LC (PP) 2003
6 years low carbing!!

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe.
Albert Einstein

nev1943 · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:19 pm Post subject:

Back on track again, yesterday was a very low carb day, about 4 gm,
today has been good as well about 4gms.
Doctor was a bit surprised when she seen my blood results, everything was back to normal or close, except my sugar, 6.9, waiting to see her again to find out my Blood Glucose test in a couple of weeks, fingers crossed it's not too bad, but will deal with whatever happens, with low carb.
Malcolm, I make the Easi Yo Yoghurt, usually the Greek Style, then I strain it thru a couple of paper towel sheets, they tell me without the whey, the carb count is cut to about 1/2, it's amazing how much whey strains off, sometimes I add some frozen berries, and a bit of diet Jelly,makes a good sweet.
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Cheers, Nev.
I,M NOT FAT!!
JUST SHORT FOR MY WEIGHT!! New Start Weight @17/01/10 -186+kg
1st Goal Weight 170kg.

Malcolm · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 9:00 pm Post subject:

nev1943 · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:19 am Post subject:

When I make it your way, do I put hot water in the easi Yo container or let the warm milk do it's thing on it's own? in the insulator.
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Cheers, Nev.
I,M NOT FAT!!
JUST SHORT FOR MY WEIGHT!! New Start Weight @17/01/10 -186+kg
1st Goal Weight 170kg.

Malcolm · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:23 am Post subject:

Depends how good an insulator it is - I'd try it with fairly warm water (same as the milk) and see what happens. I have an old Decor insulated yoghurt maker which relies just on the insulation, but it is quite thick - maybe an inch of insulation?
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Cheers,

Malcolm

Started LC (PP) 2003
6 years low carbing!!

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe.
Albert Einstein

nev1943 · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:36 am Post subject:

Thanks, I'll give it a go next time.
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Cheers, Nev.
I,M NOT FAT!!
JUST SHORT FOR MY WEIGHT!! New Start Weight @17/01/10 -186+kg
1st Goal Weight 170kg.

nev1943 · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:30 pm Post subject:

Good news!! My Blood Glucose came back within the normal range, as I expected the doc was a bit taken aback,
as we keep saying, low carb does work!!
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Cheers, Nev.
I,M NOT FAT!!
JUST SHORT FOR MY WEIGHT!! New Start Weight @17/01/10 -186+kg
1st Goal Weight 170kg.

Malcolm · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 7:20 pm Post subject:

nev1943 · Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:32 pm Post subject:

Malcom,
I tried your suggestion with the yogurt, 1 Litre of milk, heated as you said,I did add 25gm of milk powder, and tablespoon of powdered Easy Yo, into the container and out came the best home made Yogurt I have ever had,
Many thanks.
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Cheers, Nev.
I,M NOT FAT!!
JUST SHORT FOR MY WEIGHT!! New Start Weight @17/01/10 -186+kg
1st Goal Weight 170kg.

Malcolm · Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:42 pm Post subject:

Actually 'my way' you just add a spoonful of the old yoghurt (or from a store bought source every so often - as long as it has "live cultures") ... but I'm glad it worked! Smile

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Cheers,

Malcolm

Started LC (PP) 2003
6 years low carbing!!

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe.
Albert Einstein