Last week we flew to Portugal. Knowing that on an afternoon flight that BA would serve afternoon tea ( sandwiches, cake, scones) I investigated the ‘alternative ‘special meals’. No low carb on offer so I had to make a decision between gluten free or low calorie. Thinking that GF might mean the same with GF bread I opted for the low calorie. Bad choice; the lady in front of me who had opted for GF had a lovely looking salad, I had sandwiches, no butter and filled with tomato and cucumber, accompanied by tropical fruit salad – I’d have been better off with the normal meal where I could have eaten the filling of the sandwiches quite happily. Ah well I know now. Sadly my intention to be good on my holiday was scuppered by the stress of my mother being taken ill and ending up in hospital and the temptation of rose and Portuguese custard tarts. I put on five pounds! Fortunately I’ve lost four of them in two days of returning to the BSD. I’ve also learned that going back to my sugar eating ways simply makes me feel hungry and sluggish. Normally a slip up like this would totally derail me but I’m actually happy to be back on the LCHF straight and narrow.
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We sympathise here and have been in that situation too. My OH Mum went into hospital this morning and is 91 so catering could be tricky for a while as we are 160 miles away at home. The BSD works and we all learn the lessons of a derailment but after all, it’s only food and we can master our intakes. Good luck and hope all goes well and Oops, I had a Jaffa cake today and milk in my tea! Doh!
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Thanks Skywalker. Fortunately the Portugease health service proved to be fantastic and after a battery of tests she was diagnosed with a bladder infection and so armed with enormous antibiotics she was able to enjoy the rest of her holiday. I hope all goes well with your MiL.
I’m finding restarting the BSD more difficult, not craving carbs but just very hungry. I’m putting this down to still having sugar in my system and the unseasonal weather. -
Yes you need more fats and protein until you click back in to using them more efficiently. Have you read the recent report from the National Obesity Forum that caused so much aggro recently, it is a great read and – it is here;