Eating Low Carb in England

bethiepoo30
bethiepoo30 Posts: 16
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, I'm looking for advice from those of you who live in the UK or have traveled there. I've lost 127 pounds and only have 10 to 14 to go. I follow a low carb lifestyle. I'm traveling to England for three weeks, starting Sat. We'll be in the Grantham area for two weeks and then in London. Am I worrying for no reason? I'm bringing some protein powder, Atkins bars, and nuts with me for backup but I'd love to hear from anyone who follows a low carb plan in the UK. As we'll be dining out for the most part, will I have any issues avoiding carbs?

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  • JaxDemon
    JaxDemon Posts: 403 Member
    You will not have any issues at all if you know what foods you can and cannot eat throughout the day. Just avoid the Crumpets and tea we brits all like to hammer. :laugh:
  • bethiepoo30
    bethiepoo30 Posts: 16
    Thanks. Most of my diet is lean meats, vegetables, etc. but I do intend to indulge just a bit.
  • sammycat1
    sammycat1 Posts: 56 Member
    Boot the chemist ( a drugstore chain) sells Atkins bars and shakes. Also the low carb megastore online shop has tons of products and delivers really quickly.

    Relax there are thousands of us low carbers in the UK.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    They do sell food in England. There are even Supermarkets in some places
  • nads1012
    nads1012 Posts: 55
    I live in London, you could start your day with a full english breakfast (eggs, bacon, baked beans, sausages) will keep you full for a long time as well. Places that sell sandwiches such as Tesco M&S, Pret a manger all do wraps with chicken or meatballs as an alternative to sandwiches. Look out for Holland & Barrets health stores, they sell nuts as snacks and healthy bars.
  • shezll
    shezll Posts: 35 Member
    You will be fine just relax and enjoy your time away. There of plenty of us who low carb here :happy:
  • bethiepoo30
    bethiepoo30 Posts: 16
    Re-reading my post, I realize how ridiculus it sounds so I realize my worries are probably unfounded. Just curious if the Atkins phase was as big a deal across the pond as it was in the States about ten years ago.
  • nads1012
    nads1012 Posts: 55
    Yea it was, about 7 years ago. So we all know about the protein thing. ;)
  • sexymuffintop
    sexymuffintop Posts: 636
    I live in London, you could start your day with a full english breakfast (eggs, bacon, baked beans, sausages) will keep you full for a long time as well. Places that sell sandwiches such as Tesco M&S, Pret a manger all do wraps with chicken or meatballs as an alternative to sandwiches. Look out for Holland & Barrets health stores, they sell nuts as snacks and healthy bars.

    Baked beans? I would of thought they were a total carb fest?
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Sausage, bacon and eggs for breakfast, no thank ye to the fried bread - problem solved :D
  • jessicadawn1978
    jessicadawn1978 Posts: 45 Member
    Hi, I live in london you won't have any problems at all. Many restaurant chains now include nutrional info on menus and will be very accommodating to specific requests. Some also will provide meals off menu if you ask nicely :-)also healthy, filling protein based salads from marks and Spencer's are a good choice for lunch on the move or a quick meal and there are M&S stores everywhere. We have excellent health food stores such as Holland and Barrett, gnc, who can fulfill your protein powder and supplement needs including low carb foods and snacks, so I wouldn't bother bringing it out with you and save your luggage allowance for extra shoes

    Enjoy your trip!

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