CHANutrition

Superdrug do a good herbal version.

Half spoon is half sugar half artifical sweetner, so you use half the quantity. Thus fewer calories. Your right to be careful, too many artifical sweetners may cause a laxtive effect and increase the risk of cancers.

Nigella Lawson flourless chocolate brownies are fanastic! They use ground almonds instead of flour which works with some other cake recipes too!

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But how was this research conducted? I know of atleast 100 people who lost and maintained the losses. Its all good and well, people who are promoting saying they dont work. I think those who have tried it (or people just not promoting) should be able to have a say really. Im on VLCD, and im planning a refeed and maintaining programme follow up, I have 100% confidence in myself that VLCD will work for me. I will post when ive finished, and my results etc. Personally, unless youve followed a VLCD, I dont see how you can comment on their bad side effects (when there are plenty of good ones)

 

 

 

Daisy, me personally I dont think you have much to loose. I dont think a VLCD, is something that you'll maintain at. Total replacements sort of kick the habits you have, from the extent of not eating for a few months. If you were to follow TFR for a few months, you'd end up severely underweight. But doing it for a few weeks, you wouldnt kick old habits and maintain (this is of course my opinion). Good luck, whichever you decide.

Gina with all due respect I have tried them they made me sick and they didnt work for me or many others I know. Im not saying they cant work for everyone, but the problem is they dont tackle peoples emotions, habits, addiction whatever issue you want to label it as. VLCD is not natural for the body, what is natural is healthy balanced meals and exercise. Food should be enjoyable not a processed shake. I have studied a science degree.... a VCLD puts your body into starvation mode, therefore when you start eating again the body is more inclined to store the excess calories its not longer used to as fat. There is plenty of research out there, Im going to list them all off.

Gina I really hope this works for you, how much weight have you lost? which program did you follow? If you record all you eat and exercise you should find this helps keep the weight off (research proven on people who have lost and keep weight off) good luck.

I agree Evei.... healthy is not just being "diease free" its a happy balance of mind body and soul. Theres no such thing as a quick fix, but I cant understand peoples urge that encourages them to try them.

Supplements are an interesting topic, I have read much research on them, and some are inconsistent, some however are outstanding. Cod liver oil is a good example... the best brand on market is Eye Q - the research is fantastic. Look at the Durham trial to see the results, if you can afford to switch please do, they have higher concentrations of the strains you need for the benefical effect.... Ive seen it on myself and others Ive reccomended it to, and its not a placebo. But if a placebo makes someone feel better, isnt that worth it?

sorry typo that is supposed to be size 8 not !

Hi can anyone help i am thinking of going on a meal replacement diet or similar. i am 30 and i am 5.6 and weigh about 11st i think (maybe less) scales have broken

 

i hate my body its disgusting my stomach is so fat i have to wear control pants under anything tight. i have really bad love handles. i am a size 14 this is the biggest i have ever been sometimes i cant even get in to a size 14.

 

i dont eat badly though and rarely drink alcohol. i do go to the gym about twice a week. but i need to loose weight badly. i dont want to have to cook my own meals and count calories all the time so something where food is supplied or a food substitute would be best.

 

what is the best meal replacement diet? i have looked at diet chef but its £195 a month and i cant afford that.

 

Daisy,

 

Unfortunately there is no quick fix to healthy sustainable weight loss. Meal replacments work only as they restrict your calorie intake but they can have many side effects. The biggest problem is they dont manage your emotions or understandings of food. Research has found that when you finish a "Very Low Calorie" plan that the weight returns with extra. I am a qualified nutritionist and a secondary school teacher of the subject. I feel that I could really help you at a fraction of the cost of £195 of a food subsitute that may in the long term cause weight gain. I will provide you with personalised 1-1 coaching that suits you, we can incorporate diet plans, cooking lessons on how to adapt recipes and portion sizes and exercise support. This will change your whole view on dieting - as its not. Its healthy lifestyle. I myself battled with my weight (I used to be a size 16 and now I am an I tried all the diets out there, but with what I learnt I applied and I know the facts and how to apply it. It would be fantastic if I could help you, PM me

 

Charlotte BSc Hons APHNutr PGCE

Slimming tablets are not the answer. I am a qualifed nutritionist and have read the research behind them all. Most studies find that if the active ingredients do work it will only burn an extra 35kcal (less than a biscuit) many have a high caffeine content which can also make you fell quite ill. Invest the money in a gym membership instead or I can offer you my nutrition service at a good rate. PM me for more information.

Charlotte

Try cocoa on Eccie Road, they are an independant business and stock some wonderful chocolate varieties!

Try Fancie Cupcakes they make beautiful gluten free cupcakes and the take personal orders for special occasion cakes. Hope this is helpful

Thank you AK09, for some reason the service isnt let me send PM at this time.

I did try sending:

This is a new business idea I have and I want to make sure it works for the indivdual depending on their needs and desires.

Obviously my role is to help you achieve your targets/goals. On intial assessment I would like to make assessments on your current weight and set a suitable and acheiveable goals which we will calcualte from your weight, gender, age and physical activity levels. Following this we will assess your current diet and exercise plan and create new ones. I am also willing to help train with exercising as this is vital in weight loss. However I would also like to help with meal planning and portion control. Its hard to discuss all in message format as really I would like to discuss with you in person as I would like to taylor a program that suits you. If you could PM your number to me I shall contact you

I am qualified nutritionist (BSc hons APNutr) and teacher of Food and Nutrition (PGCE Cert). I currently teach at a Secondary school in Chesterfield. However I have been interested in helping people to achieve their weight loss and health goals similar to schemes I have run in school. I would be happy to coach and train people to help them acheive their targets at a small fee, I really feel I would be able to help make a difference. I myself have previously battled with my weight so I understand more than most (I went from a size 16 to a size 8 ) If you are interested please feel free to contact me and take the first step to a healthier and happy future.

This is a new business idea I have and I want to make sure it works for the indivdual depending on their needs and desires.

Obviously my role is to help you achieve your targets/goals. On intial assessment I would like to make assessments on your current weight and set a suitable and acheiveable goals which we will calcualte from your weight, gender, age and physical activity levels. Following this we will asses your current diet and exercise plan and create new ones. I am also willing to help train with exercising as this is vital in weight loss. However I would also like to help with meal planning and portion control. Its hard to discuss all in message format as really I would like to discuss with you in person as I would like to taylor a program that suits you. If you could PM me your number I will contact you.

I shall look forward to hearing from you. Charlotte

The best and sustainable weight loss is through controlled healthy eating and exercise. I am qualified nutritionist (BSc hons APNutr) and teacher of Food and Nutrition (PGCE Cert). I currently teach at a Secondary school in Chesterfield. However I have been interested in helping people to achieve their weight loss and health goals similar to schemes I have run in school. I would be happy to coach and train people to help them acheive their targets at a small fee, I really feel I would be able to help make a difference. I myself have previously battled with my weight so I understand more than most (I went from a size 16 to a size If you are interested please feel free to contact me and take the first step to a healthier and happy future.

Charlotte

Hi all,

my name is Charlotte I am qualified nutritionist (BSc hons APNutr) and teacher of Food and Nutrition (PGCE Cert). I currently teach at a Secondary school in Chesterfield. However I have been interested in helping people to achieve their weight loss and health goals similar to schemes I have run in school. I would be happy to coach and train people to help them acheive their targets at a small fee, I really feel I would be able to help make a difference. I myself have previously battled with my weight so I understand more than most (I went from a size 16 to a size If you are interested please feel free to contact me and take the first step to a healthier and happy future.

Charlotte