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.

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.

I had two flat whites from Costa last week and still lost weight!

Thanks for that, it makes it a bit more do-able!

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

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 🙂

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.