Can anyone advise please?

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posted by penelope59
on 8 Feb 2016 at 19:09

I’ve just read the book and am really eager to get going, but can anyone tell me the rules regarding milk? I’ve never really been a fruit/peppermint tea type person and will really miss my morning coffee. If I include it within my 800 cals is it allowed? I’ve only really found one mention of it in the book which mentions an occasional coffee with a “splash” of milk.
posted by Bill1954
on 8 Feb 2016 at 20:59

I don’t see why not, after all the point is to get your calories from fats instead of easy to digest carbs.
I still use milk and I’m losing weight.
posted by Aliba
on 8 Feb 2016 at 21:19

I had two flat whites from Costa last week and still lost weight!
posted by penelope59
on 8 Feb 2016 at 21:35

Thanks for that, it makes it a bit more do-able!
posted by Squidgy
on 8 Feb 2016 at 23:46

Hi Penelope – yes I plan in 200ml semi skimmed milk each day – approx 100 calories which I use for tea & coffee through the day (I make a big pot of filter coffee in the morning and have a cup before work and take the rest in a flask!) I really think it helps stave off the hunger. Once I’ve finished my milk allowance I go on to peppermint/ cinnamon or ginger tea (I love the Pukka teas – they are so full of flavour)

Good luck
posted by Cazzowary
on 9 Feb 2016 at 04:36

Michael posted on this site to say that we can use milk so long as you include them in the 800 calories, thank heavens! I’m not a fan of herbal teas either so a few cups of tea with milk help get me through the day. Good luck 🙂
posted by dvpeace
on 11 Feb 2016 at 17:20

I have also been trying alternatives – such as Almond milk and Soya Milk – less calories and less sugar. Interestingly – milk is one of the few things you give to Type 1 diabetics to maintain their blood sugar when they go low – it has a long acting effect.