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I did find that mixing a little apple cider vinegar, a small amount of honey and a plenty of water helped quench my thirst and control my appetite quickly. So, I was less likely to want snacks between meals.

A couple of my favourites- 1) Low carb ploughman's platter -2 slices of ham - slice 1 apple, 7cm cucumber, 1 carrot, some red capsicum and a matchbox sized serving of cheese. - add a dollop of fruit chutney. 2) Sliced vege sticks with a dip made from 2tbsp peanut butter + 1 tbsp cottage cheese (mix well). Good luck!!

I like shredded cabbage as a substitute for noodles. So, maybe they'd satisfy for pasta, too. As a couple of other people suggested, cabbage leaves or eggplant slices are good for making lasagna.

One thing I was told is that it's good to have a target and also understand the reasons behind it. It helps maintain the motivation. For example, my target is to lose a total of 20kg. The reason is because I don't want to get bigger with every pregnancy, I want to feel healthy & beautiful (inside & out) and I don't want to…

It helps to remember that the healthy fats/oils are needed for everything from brain function to cell structure. Then you just enjoy the tastiness, without guilt. Just make sure that you're having the healthy stuff. I recently started going (mostly) keto, unintentionally. I read up on the Blood Sugar Diet by Michael Mosley…

Thanks for your advice, Kommodevaran! I understand where you're coming from. To be honest, though, the calorie count is fine, I'm not left feeling hungry (which is surprising :) ). The only reason I'm eating sweets is cause they're my favourites, given as Christmas gifts. I'm still meeting the calorie count on most days,…

I agree, moderation and finding the things you enjoy are very helpful for me. Find tasty, healthy food. Don't beat yourself up for the occasional indulgence. Be proud of your goals and of your progress! Find exercise that is fun cos you'll want to do it, even after a rough day. Also, find a good play list for exercising.…