Chip shop
silver_lining87
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Ever since I've started trying to eat healthier the only "fat" thing I want more than anything is food from the chippy. If I was to give into my craving what would be the best thing to get? I don't like fish though.
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Forgive my ignorance, but do you mean french fries, potato chips, or chocolate chips?0
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Pop Chips are yummy!!!0
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French fries, sort of.
Like these ones.0 -
OP meant these chunky fries we get here in the UK, almost like potato wedges...
I think you should get some chips but have just a small handful to settle your cravings. Otherwise, you'll just think about it more and then eat more than you really want later on...
now I want some chips...0 -
I think Silver_Lining means 'chips' as opposed to 'confectionery' or 'crisps'. This is what you would normally buy from a chip shop and what would normally go with fish
OMG Silver_Lining, the chips in that picture look AMAZING!0 -
Im traveling to the UK in May! Whats a good chip shop to visit?0
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I think the chipolata sausages are about the most healthy thing in a chip shop )
But the best thing about counting your calories is that you can budget so that you CAN have chips!
My local chippy now does mackerel. The Mackeroll is my favourite, and a sustainable fish too! Another plus is that it is high in good fats / omega oils, and you can't eat too much of it as it's a strong fish!
I am going to a friend's house for pizza on Friday so I will go on my exercise bike when I get home from work. If I work off 300-400 calories (so I have ~1000 for the evening) I can eat pizza )0 -
Chicken, but dont eat the skin.
Make sure you share the chips with someone else! I have an award-winning fish'n'chip shop up the road, and about once a month my fiance and I will split a cod supper - yum! I usually pick off most of the fish batter too.
If they grill their burgers without too much oil, have one of those with salad, and dont eat all the bun.0 -
I think the chipolata sausages are about the most healthy thing in a chip shop )
But the best thing about counting your calories is that you can budget so that you CAN have chips!
My local chippy now does mackerel. The Mackeroll is my favourite, and a sustainable fish too! Another plus is that it is high in good fats / omega oils, and you can't eat too much of it as it's a strong fish!
I am going to a friend's house for pizza on Friday so I will go on my exercise bike when I get home from work. If I work off 300-400 calories (so I have ~1000 for the evening) I can eat pizza )
You get mackerels in your chip shop?! I'm so jealous!!!0 -
My advice is to have whatever it is you're craving and then compensate for it by making sure your calories for the week average out as normal (e.g. by replacing a meal with soup the day before and day after your visit to the chip shop). It works for me
I used to crave saveloy and chips like mad but I found that when I eventually gave in and ate it it gave me horrible wind and upset my tummy as I wasn't used to eating such unhealthy food anymore.0 -
Writenina, every town will have a number of fish and chip shops. The ones to look out for are the ones which don't have a lot of pre-cooked food hanging around under hot lamps. The danger with these is a) the food is chewy, and b) always gives me terrible heartburn.
The best chippy in our area cooks everything, including the chips, to order, and it is really lovely. Always say 'yes' to salt and vinegar too- it's not the same without them. Enjoy!!!0 -
Writenina, where abouts in teh UK are you travelling to? Many chip shops are independent, so it would be hard to give you the name of a chain, but there are lots of "award-winning" establishments!0
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And now I want to go to a chip shop. Too bad for me it would not only be bad for the diet, but bad for the pocket book since I'd have to go overseas to do it right!!
Best I'll be able to do is buy some steak fries (chunky fries sold in the freezer section here in the US) and cover them in salt and vinegar.0 -
I am SO hungry for fish and chips now!0
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Well, we are flying into Gatwick, spending 2 days in London, then driving North up to Scotland and then back down. We haven't completely mapped out our itinerary yet. I think were going to drive up the east coast then back down the west.0
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Oh, and have some mushy peas - the soluble fibre will help lower cholesterol0
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Sorry to make you all crave chips lol, I almost always come under my calorie count anyway, I did originally think of getting them on Friday but I'm going to the Gym so I'll end up thinking that's a waste of working out so maybe tomorrow on my rest day.0
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Oh, and have some mushy peas - the soluble fibre will help lower cholesterol
I love mushy peas!0 -
Well, we are flying into Gatwick, spending 2 days in London, then driving North up to Scotland and then back down. We haven't completely mapped out our itinerary yet. I think were going to drive up the east coast then back down the west.0
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I love fish and chips from the chippy too, but I haven't been since I started dieting. Instead I've started buying those Young's Chip Shop battered cod portions from the freezer section (Tesco always has them on half price or BOGOF) and baking those with a potato cut into chip size and sprayed with 1 cal spray. Cover with vinegar and a bit of salt and voila, fish and chip heaven for just under 500cals!0
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Well, we are flying into Gatwick, spending 2 days in London, then driving North up to Scotland and then back down. We haven't completely mapped out our itinerary yet. I think were going to drive up the east coast then back down the west.
If you are going to spend some time in London, you will no doubt be in Central London somewhere so if you find yourself in Soho/off Oxford Street area (big shopping area), check out Golden Union Fish Bar on Poland Street. It's really clean and the fish is so fresh, you actually see them fry to order. I used to go there from time to time when I worked in Central london. They always have their homemade tartar sauce which is amazing!
I want some now...0 -
OMG Silver_Lining, the chips in that picture look AMAZING!
Tell me about it0 -
Ugggh! You are all making me miss England. I'm stuck here in Yankland with only Long John Silvers, and I'll be damned if I'm going to eat that. They can't even make proper Indian food.0
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Ugggh! You are all making me miss England. I'm stuck here in Yankland with only Long John Silvers, and I'll be damned if I'm going to eat that. They can't even make proper Indian food.
Haha, you wanna trade? I miss California so much! Whoever's in Cal, I'll trade you some fish & chips for In & Out!!0 -
Ugggh! You are all making me miss England. I'm stuck here in Yankland with only Long John Silvers, and I'll be damned if I'm going to eat that. They can't even make proper Indian food.
Haha, you wanna trade? I miss California so much! Whoever's in Cal, I'll trade you some fish & chips for In & Out!!
I can't offer up California, but you're welcome to swap me for Chicago.0 -
Ah, popping down to the chippy for saveloy and chips. Nom nom nom.0
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I caved...I bought fish and chips for dinner tonight...however...I burned like 800kcal today so I feel less guilty!0
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the one food i always seem to crave is chips....not dinky fries but proper big thick chips...i allow myself them every now and then so i don't feel too 'deprived'0
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Ugggh! You are all making me miss England. I'm stuck here in Yankland with only Long John Silvers, and I'll be damned if I'm going to eat that. They can't even make proper Indian food.
Haha, you wanna trade? I miss California so much! Whoever's in Cal, I'll trade you some fish & chips for In & Out!!
Hmm, so tempting to trade.
I'd have to disagree about proper Indian food. It all does depend on where you go. For example, I've had Indian food when I was in England a few years back that was horrid but I wouldn't say that my one experience was indicative of the entire UK.
We have some AMAZING Indian establishments in the northern California area.0 -
I had chippy last night and I have to say it was rather disappointing.0
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