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  • I'm following a high fat/low carb diet/lifestyle: not so sure if I am following a Keto diet: I am very interested though! I bought the Ketogenic Kitchen by Domini Kemp and found it interesting but so far some of the recipes have only been OK!! I missed some sorts of Crisp/crackers and have found a brand called Natashas if…
    in looking for fellow keto friends Comment by jaaylow May 2016
  • Have been on the blood sugar diet with Michael Molesy and gradually graduated to high fat low carb which is really suiting me: I am down over 1/2 stone and plateauing around 114lbs, would like to get to 118lbs as I am only 5' 2", so I am trying to introduce some weight training, planks etc. I must say, I am enjoying the…
    in Any newbies around age 27 Comment by jaaylow May 2016
  • Hi All, there is another book available called the The Alternate Day diet which is basically advocating 500 cals every other day. It explores the research behind the 'fasting' and the health benefits etc. Its a very interesting read and is just as relevant for people on the 5:2 diet. I am doing the 5:2 Diet ie. eating 500…
    in 5:2 diet Comment by jaaylow February 2013
  • Hi there all, I am also on the 5:2 diet, on week 5. I fast at 500Calories Monday and Wednesday. I am pretty hungry as we speak but to be honest I dont find it too bad. I am also trying to follow a low GL plan for the rest of the week staying at around 1200 cals. I know the cal intake seems low but I am also on 5' 2" so…
    in 5.2 Diet? Comment by jaaylow February 2013
  • My target is to lose 7 lb:smile:
    in anyone have a 7 lb ish goal looking for friends! Comment by jaaylow January 2013
  • "In saying that, I do not recommend it to anyone who has had any possibility of an ED or anyone who is hypoglycemic" I can b hypoglycemic but have not found it a problem at all. The non fasting days I have been following a low GL eating plan and this combined with the 5:2 has really helped regulate my blood sugar. I am not…
    in Has anyone tried intermittent fasting / 5:2 Diet? Comment by jaaylow January 2013
  • Konjac extract, a capsule taken before each meal. Naturally high in fibre and Patrick Holford has it in his range, calls it Carboslow. Helps reduce the GL in the meal, fill you up for longer. I have only be using it for a few days along with a lot of other changes so can't give a definitive review.
    in Fibre supplements Comment by jaaylow January 2013
  • Hi there, I joined a couple of days ago so not so sure what i'm doing really. Just finding my way around the site. Im not sure how to add you as a friend either but would like to so I will work it out. I am doing a low GL diet which I have noticed works out at 1200 approx a day anyway, in addition I am fasting on 500…
    in Looking for 1200 calorie a day friends (I'm F, 31, Scottish) Comment by jaaylow January 2013
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