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kaz,
kaz,

Hi all,

Well this time last year I started orlistat and I lost 2 stone in 4 months!

Unfortunately due to issues in my personal life I then stopped taking the tablets. I have put on a stone and a half of the 2 that I lost! Gutted!

The thing is I can't remember any of what I used to eat so I'm back to square 1!

Any advice would be gratefully appreciated. I remember that we're meant to eat foods with less than 5 grams of fat per 100, but I haven't seen a porridge with less than 5. Has anyone else?

Sorry if this is not easy to read but I'm doing it on my blackberry.

Kaz x

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  • buddhabelly
    buddhabelly

    Posted

    Dont worry about putting on that stone and a half - dont be too hard on yourself. Life is really tough sometimes and you really have to cut yourself some slack - some people do drugs or alcohol to escape but you have put on a bit of weight which you will take off again now you are back on track. As a general rule you are supposed to stick to 5 grams or under per 100 grams of fat but if you like porridge I would have it a couple of times a week mixing it with water. I wouldnt get too caught up in fastidiously counting fat grams as long as you eat good wholesome food. Try simple breakfasts such as weetabix and banana with skimmed milk, poached egg on wholemeal toast with a tablespoon of baked beans (very filling). Baked potatoes filled with beans, or tuna and low fat mayo is also tasty and filling. If you like soup, I have some good recipies for really healthy, tasty homemade soups which are very filling and good for you. Let me know if you want them - they are dead easy to make and much nicer than tinned.

    Best wishes for your future successful weight loss!

  • sparkles
    sparkles

    Posted

    buddhabelly - would you mind sending me the soup recipes, i have been looking for some good filling ones for lunchtimes at work, the weightwatchers soups haven't been doing it for me, i'm starving again by 3pm!
  • Hippo
    Hippo

    Posted

    And me if you don't mind :lol: xx
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I'd love to hear your soup recipes too! I'm going through a bit of a soup phase at the moment!
  • jondave
    jondave

    Posted

    Could I also have the soup recipes, thank you. Thinking of investing in the new soup maker from Lakeland, when I can persuade my husband to spend some money!!!
  • kaz,
    kaz,

    Posted

    Thanks budabelly, yeah sometimes life just gets in the way!!! I would love the soup recipes!

    Thanks for ur suggestions also, much appreciated xx

  • teachers_pet
    teachers_pet

    Posted

    Hi - could i have a copy of your soup recipes please?
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Hiya,

    If possible, could i also please have the soup recipes?

    Regards

    Tracy

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