Calling All UK and Europe LC folks

CosmicMuffin · 03-13-2007, 07:12 AM

Hello....I am starting to try and find a spot for all of us who are in the UK to trade information. So if you are in the UK or Europe mark your spot and maybe we can find a place on the board to have a sticky thread and find time to meet up in chat to talk.

Cheers!!

starlec · 03-13-2007, 08:14 AM

This little spot reserved for me please! Sx

Vienna · 03-13-2007, 08:23 AM

How about a Canuck in Austria- do I count?

lou-bi-wan · 03-13-2007, 09:18 AM

Me too, <waves>

starlec · 03-13-2007, 09:43 AM

lou-bi - where is MSG? I've been trying to work it out everytime I see a post from you!

Sx

CosmicMuffin · 03-13-2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vienna

How about a Canuck in Austria- do I count?

Yes you count...

Quote:

Originally Posted by lou-bi-wan

Me too, <waves>

I just don't want you dancin' around your hand bag too much.

Vienna · 03-13-2007, 10:02 AM

Gizmo85 · 03-13-2007, 10:35 AM

mee too please. London girl here. and sometimes its weird cos all you american folk talk about american reastaurants and foods that are available to you there eg Ranch dressing. we cant get that kind of stuff down here.

CALLING ALL PPL FROM THE UK!!

hippychick · 03-13-2007, 10:56 AM

hiim ex pat in spain can i join !!

luckylychee · 03-13-2007, 11:19 AM

OH me me me!

DH and I are LA but we moved to Luxembourg 8 months ago.

lisayak · 03-13-2007, 11:44 AM

Hi - New Jersey ex-pat living in Cardiff, Wales. Gotta admit, low carb is a challenge (but not impossible) compared to back in the States!

lou-bi-wan · 03-13-2007, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starlec

lou-bi - where is MSG? I've been trying to work it out everytime I see a post from you!

Sx

Middleton St George a little village nr Darlington

lou-bi x

starlec · 03-13-2007, 03:28 PM

I was never gonna guess that!! Sounds a lot nicer than were I live! Have just found out where my first job is (well assuming I qualify that is!) - the outskirts of Manchester on the edge of the peak district. I can't wait! It's supposed to be lovely up there.

Sx

phat wheels · 03-13-2007, 03:32 PM

Me too, please! Gloucestershire gal living on the Costa Blanca, Spain, & spending a fortune getting LC stuff posted from Netrition (Those Da Vinci SF flavours saved my sanity - despite the $48 postage!)

Chrissy

Seepferdchen · 03-13-2007, 04:18 PM

Hiya from Brighton!

Maid of Erin · 03-13-2007, 05:19 PM

Hello, everybody getting ready for St. Paddy's Day?

Can I play too, Muffin?

MintQ8 · 03-14-2007, 12:25 AM

Okay - I'm not in Europe or the UK at the moment - but that's home and where the heart is!

CosmicMuffin · 03-14-2007, 02:57 AM

Sure I think this great. I didn't know there were so many of us out there.

I think LC is easier here in the UK because you don't have access to so many products. So you have to cook and know what is in your food.

I know the other night I saw a commercial for Splenda I was pretty excited. I just wish I could get my hands on the Syrups.

Vienna · 03-14-2007, 03:10 AM

Good morning everyone!!

starlec · 03-14-2007, 03:19 AM

good morning from me too!!

The board is soo quiet!!

Sx

Gizmo85 · 03-14-2007, 03:35 AM

you can get some low carb foods, such as atkins bars from boots. But i havent seen any low carb splenda syraps. I really want the low carb pasta sauces, they used to have the in tecos and sainsbury, but not any more. i use to love having it with mince stuffed in a pepper. yum

Vienna · 03-14-2007, 03:38 AM

I really can't get anything over here in Alp country

But plenty of meat and cheese

lou-bi-wan · 03-14-2007, 03:50 AM

Morning all,

It's great that there are so many of us in the UK, I think there may be a few lurkers too <waves> hi to them

come and join us . . .

I agree, I cook everyday but that means that I eat cleanly so that's a bonus, I do order ketostix and bits and bobs on line and I'll order the bread mixes soon. Dr A's rev rolls are genius

I cook them every weekend!! but like you cosmic I'd love to have some of the syrups

just for variety.

The splenda advert got me all excited too, 'what's sugar?' so funny.

MSG it's rural but close enough to town for the shops, Yay!!

The peak District is lovely, lucky you sx

I hope I haven't missed anyone, have a lovely day, it's sunny here in North Yorks.

lou-bi x

CosmicMuffin · 03-14-2007, 03:58 AM

Morning....I think we just have to keep checking in and keeping each other up to date on things.

It is very hard to find LC stuff here. If someone was in the US military or a spouse and could get things at the PX they could put it all on Ebay and make a killing here. HeeHee

CosmicMuffin · 03-14-2007, 05:49 AM

So these Rev Rolls....can you tell me how you make them. I have only ever had an American recipe for them. I am very bad with converting. So if you can give me UK directions that would be helpful. What temp to cook on and how long, etc...

starlec · 03-14-2007, 06:11 AM

Woo-hoo! the sun in out in England!!

well, it is in the West Mids. What about everyone else?

Sx

CosmicMuffin · 03-14-2007, 06:26 AM

It is beautiful here. But I am inside working but the window is open.

lou-bi-wan · 03-14-2007, 06:46 AM

Don't forget to wash the noodles before you try and don't let the fishy smell put you off, you can't taste it once they're cooked. I thinlk they keep for about a year, I've got some that I've had for about 4 months, so far.

Rev rolls, I'm at work so from memory . . .

3 tblsps cottage cheese, I use cheese and chive Longley Farms, yum, their low fat is lower carb too?
1/2 tsp cream of tartar, the whites stiffen up a little better.
4 medium eggs (or 5 if they aren't very big)

I don't bother with Splenda but if I could find the syrups I'd make some sweet versions.

Just slightly different from the american recipe and these freeze too!!

p.s It's a bit cloudy now but I have a great view of the ewes and their new lambs out of my office window. (I'm so lucky)

p.p.s I have a fan oven, I cook them at 140 for 1 hour.

starlec · 03-14-2007, 08:37 AM

I got the diet rite aid (not as good as diet coke but it's drinkable) and the diet Ginger Ale (or beer, can't remember what it said). That ones really nice. I get soooo bored of water that I let myself have one of these occassionally. I think they are 40p a can so much cheaper than buying one in the shop and only marginally more expensive than buying cans in bulk.

The syrup is fine for induction as far as I can remember as it's got no carbs at all, no sugar alcohols (I think) and only sweetened with splenda. But don't quote me on it. I eat a lot of non-induction foods - as I know they don't cause me problems so my memory of what's in what is a bit hazy. But I'm sure someone else'll be able to correct me if I'm wrong. The only problem I found with the syrups is that because they're sweet they set off my cravings a little, so I have to be quite strict over how much I can have.

03-13-2007, 07:12 AM	#1
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,550 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	Calling All UK and Europe LC folks Hello....I am starting to try and find a spot for all of us who are in the UK to trade information. So if you are in the UK or Europe mark your spot and maybe we can find a place on the board to have a sticky thread and find time to meet up in chat to talk. Cheers!!

03-14-2007, 03:38 AM	#22
Vienna MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canadian in Austria Posts: 1,086 Gallery: Vienna Stats: 145/127.8/107 5'2 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2006- restart June 09 2008	I really can't get anything over here in Alp country But plenty of meat and cheese Last edited by Vienna : 03-14-2007 at 03:38 AM. Reason: oops

03-14-2007, 03:50 AM	#23
lou-bi-wan MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,048 Gallery: lou-bi-wan Stats: 220/188/159-5.5.5" (Large frame) WOE: Low-carb-the-lou-bi-way Start Date: May 06	Morning all, It's great that there are so many of us in the UK, I think there may be a few lurkers too <waves> hi to them come and join us . . . I agree, I cook everyday but that means that I eat cleanly so that's a bonus, I do order ketostix and bits and bobs on line and I'll order the bread mixes soon. Dr A's rev rolls are genius I cook them every weekend!! but like you cosmic I'd love to have some of the syrups just for variety. The splenda advert got me all excited too, 'what's sugar?' so funny. MSG it's rural but close enough to town for the shops, Yay!! The peak District is lovely, lucky you sx I hope I haven't missed anyone, have a lovely day, it's sunny here in North Yorks. lou-bi x __________________ I want to see the 150's in 2008 and by Jove I'm going to do it!!

03-14-2007, 06:46 AM	#28
lou-bi-wan MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,048 Gallery: lou-bi-wan Stats: 220/188/159-5.5.5" (Large frame) WOE: Low-carb-the-lou-bi-way Start Date: May 06	Don't forget to wash the noodles before you try and don't let the fishy smell put you off, you can't taste it once they're cooked. I thinlk they keep for about a year, I've got some that I've had for about 4 months, so far. Rev rolls, I'm at work so from memory . . . 3 tblsps cottage cheese, I use cheese and chive Longley Farms, yum, their low fat is lower carb too? 1/2 tsp cream of tartar, the whites stiffen up a little better. 4 medium eggs (or 5 if they aren't very big) I don't bother with Splenda but if I could find the syrups I'd make some sweet versions. Just slightly different from the american recipe and these freeze too!! p.s It's a bit cloudy now but I have a great view of the ewes and their new lambs out of my office window. (I'm so lucky) p.p.s I have a fan oven, I cook them at 140 for 1 hour. Last edited by lou-bi-wan : 03-14-2007 at 06:50 AM.

03-13-2007, 08:14 AM	#2
starlec Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Mids, England Posts: 237 Gallery: starlec Stats: 171/169/130 WOE: OWL foods - 20carbs total Start Date: 2nd July 2007	This little spot reserved for me please! Sx

03-13-2007, 08:23 AM	#3
Vienna MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canadian in Austria Posts: 1,086 Gallery: Vienna Stats: 145/127.8/107 5'2 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2006- restart June 09 2008	How about a Canuck in Austria- do I count?

03-13-2007, 09:18 AM	#4
lou-bi-wan MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,048 Gallery: lou-bi-wan Stats: 220/188/159-5.5.5" (Large frame) WOE: Low-carb-the-lou-bi-way Start Date: May 06	Me too, <waves>

03-13-2007, 09:43 AM	#5
starlec Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Mids, England Posts: 237 Gallery: starlec Stats: 171/169/130 WOE: OWL foods - 20carbs total Start Date: 2nd July 2007	lou-bi - where is MSG? I've been trying to work it out everytime I see a post from you! Sx

03-13-2007, 10:02 AM	#7
Vienna MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canadian in Austria Posts: 1,086 Gallery: Vienna Stats: 145/127.8/107 5'2 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2006- restart June 09 2008

03-13-2007, 10:35 AM	#8
Gizmo85 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 34 Gallery: Gizmo85 Stats: 211/187/154 WOE: low carb all the way Start Date: 02 January 2007	mee too please. London girl here. and sometimes its weird cos all you american folk talk about american reastaurants and foods that are available to you there eg Ranch dressing. we cant get that kind of stuff down here. CALLING ALL PPL FROM THE UK!!

03-13-2007, 10:56 AM	#9
hippychick Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SPAIN ( since 2006 ) Posts: 210 Gallery: hippychick Stats: 180 llbs WOE: atkins Start Date: march 6th 2nd time round lost 4 stone first time	hiim ex pat in spain can i join !!

03-13-2007, 11:19 AM	#10
luckylychee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Luxembourg! Posts: 4,719 Gallery: luckylychee Stats: 89 kilos/76.2 kilos/61.2 kilos WOE: Low carb, BRING ON THE FAT Start Date: March 10, 2007	OH me me me! DH and I are LA but we moved to Luxembourg 8 months ago.

03-13-2007, 11:44 AM	#11
lisayak Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 511 Gallery: lisayak Stats: 187/140/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2005	Hi - New Jersey ex-pat living in Cardiff, Wales. Gotta admit, low carb is a challenge (but not impossible) compared to back in the States!

03-13-2007, 03:28 PM	#13
starlec Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Mids, England Posts: 237 Gallery: starlec Stats: 171/169/130 WOE: OWL foods - 20carbs total Start Date: 2nd July 2007	I was never gonna guess that!! Sounds a lot nicer than were I live! Have just found out where my first job is (well assuming I qualify that is!) - the outskirts of Manchester on the edge of the peak district. I can't wait! It's supposed to be lovely up there. Sx

03-13-2007, 03:32 PM	#14
phat wheels Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: English ex-pat in Spain Posts: 30 Gallery: phat wheels Stats: 150/131/130 5'7" WOE: Vegetarian Atkins type Start Date: Jan 2nd 2007	Me too, please! Gloucestershire gal living on the Costa Blanca, Spain, & spending a fortune getting LC stuff posted from Netrition (Those Da Vinci SF flavours saved my sanity - despite the $48 postage!) Chrissy

03-13-2007, 04:18 PM	#15
Seepferdchen Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 570 Gallery: Seepferdchen Stats: 78kg/65kg/60kg 5'10'' WOE: my own lowcarb Start Date: 1. Jan. 2007	Hiya from Brighton!

03-13-2007, 05:19 PM	#16
Maid of Erin Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: County Kerry, Ireland Posts: 5,882 Gallery: Maid of Erin Stats: 320/285/160 WOE: Whole Food Atkins Start Date: April 2006	Hello, everybody getting ready for St. Paddy's Day? Can I play too, Muffin?

03-14-2007, 12:25 AM	#17
MintQ8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sunny Cyprus Posts: 1,274 Gallery: MintQ8 Stats: 262/229.4/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 25 Feb 2008 (252.4)	Okay - I'm not in Europe or the UK at the moment - but that's home and where the heart is!

03-14-2007, 02:57 AM	#18
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,550 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	Sure I think this great. I didn't know there were so many of us out there. I think LC is easier here in the UK because you don't have access to so many products. So you have to cook and know what is in your food. I know the other night I saw a commercial for Splenda I was pretty excited. I just wish I could get my hands on the Syrups.

03-14-2007, 03:10 AM	#19
Vienna MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canadian in Austria Posts: 1,086 Gallery: Vienna Stats: 145/127.8/107 5'2 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2006- restart June 09 2008	Good morning everyone!!

03-14-2007, 03:19 AM	#20
starlec Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Mids, England Posts: 237 Gallery: starlec Stats: 171/169/130 WOE: OWL foods - 20carbs total Start Date: 2nd July 2007	good morning from me too!! The board is soo quiet!! Sx

03-14-2007, 03:35 AM	#21
Gizmo85 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 34 Gallery: Gizmo85 Stats: 211/187/154 WOE: low carb all the way Start Date: 02 January 2007	you can get some low carb foods, such as atkins bars from boots. But i havent seen any low carb splenda syraps. I really want the low carb pasta sauces, they used to have the in tecos and sainsbury, but not any more. i use to love having it with mince stuffed in a pepper. yum

03-14-2007, 03:58 AM	#24
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,550 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	Morning....I think we just have to keep checking in and keeping each other up to date on things. It is very hard to find LC stuff here. If someone was in the US military or a spouse and could get things at the PX they could put it all on Ebay and make a killing here. HeeHee

03-14-2007, 05:49 AM	#25
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,550 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	So these Rev Rolls....can you tell me how you make them. I have only ever had an American recipe for them. I am very bad with converting. So if you can give me UK directions that would be helpful. What temp to cook on and how long, etc...

03-14-2007, 06:11 AM	#26
starlec Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Mids, England Posts: 237 Gallery: starlec Stats: 171/169/130 WOE: OWL foods - 20carbs total Start Date: 2nd July 2007	Woo-hoo! the sun in out in England!! well, it is in the West Mids. What about everyone else? Sx

03-14-2007, 06:26 AM	#27
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,550 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	It is beautiful here. But I am inside working but the window is open.