http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/ The Harcombe Diet Club - Zoe Harcombe - Great membership benefits including expert advice and commentary by Zoe Harcombe en Sat, 19 May 2012 04:34:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/ http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13218-so-so-sad&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 00:08:54 GMT hi all i am sorry very sad ,i lost my sister in law today very suddenly.she was married to my brother for ten years.and in that 10 yrs she was... hi all i am sorry very sad ,i lost my sister in law today very suddenly.she was married to my brother for ten years.and in that 10 yrs she was addicted to coke a cola.never went any where with out it.we told her so many time ,but never listern.today she had a massive heart attack and died age 53yrs.she had so much to live for.she had so many grandchildern and they loved her so much.so if you are one of those drinking coke stop it now.i am convinced this is why she died Glennis ]]> Have a Natter sis2009 http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13218-so-so-sad http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13217-Piles&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:10:20 GMT Never had them before but I've been suffering for 2 days in silence. Had an uncomfortable day out and I have a friends birthday tomorrow. I think mixing grains daily has pushed them down and I've been having a bit of pain before going to the toilet. After a post here the other day I will be brave and go to the DR when I can get an appointment ]]> General help and support Soziberry http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13217-Piles http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13216-Diabetes-and-high-cholesterol&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 19:32:51 GMT Hi there,

I have been doing THD 'on and 'off since October last year. Feel so much better when I am following it, but struggle to keep on track. Anyway, back on it now and feeling great!

However.............my sister in law is very overweight. I bought her (and mum in law) both THD books for Christmas, but I know she has barely looked at them. She has been diagnosed today with diabetes and high cholesterol. (Her mum suffers from the same). I know she is going to be given the 'eat low fat and regular carbs' advice that mum in law was given. So, please can someone give me an easy to understand explanation of why THD will help both the diabetes and the high cholesterol, that I can use to try to help them both.

Many thanks and have a great week end.

Liz
x ]]> General help and support lizinfrance http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13216-Diabetes-and-high-cholesterol http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13215-Ma-Harcombe-s-gone-and-spoilt-my-G-amp-T-now!&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 19:22:12 GMT Last night I really fancied a gin and tonic. Since being on THD I have given up all booze except for red wine. So I bought a small bottle of gin... Last night I really fancied a gin and tonic. Since being on THD I have given up all booze except for red wine. So I bought a small bottle of gin and a bottle of tonic. Really enjoyed pouring it out, but... It was disgusting! Really sweet and sickly! Don't know what to try with the gin instead of tonic, wondered about Angus Stewart Bitters and soda water, or just leave it in the cupboard for Christmas! ]]> Have a Natter Barleycorn http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13215-Ma-Harcombe-s-gone-and-spoilt-my-G-amp-T-now! http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13214-Some-numbers-to-ponder!&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 17:44:44 GMT Pythagorean Theorem: ............................................. 24 words.
Lord's Prayer:........................................... ............. . 66 words.
Archimedes' Principle: .............................................67 words.
Ten Commandments: .............................................179 words.
Gettysburg address: ............................................. 286 words.
US Declaration of Independence : ..................... ..1,300 words.
US Constitution with all 27 Amendments: ........... 7,818 words.
EU regulations on the sale of cabbages:....... ..... 26,911 words. ]]> Have a Natter Joro http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13214-Some-numbers-to-ponder! http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13213-A-true-THDer&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 16:25:12 GMT My big black girl tried to climb on the scales twice at the vets this morning and I am now told she has spent the entire afternoon stretched out in... My big black girl tried to climb on the scales twice at the vets this morning and I am now told she has spent the entire afternoon stretched out in the garden absorbing Vit D. ]]> Have a Natter karencatcat http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13213-A-true-THDer http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13212-Yuk!!!&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 15:53:23 GMT I attempted a shop at Lidl today, to try and keep costs down. Ha, won't be going there again!!

No organic milk, only one full fat yogurt, no pork, hardly any vegetables or fruit available, and worst of all...

I came home to find I'd picked up LOW FAT CHEESE! It was the only mature cheddar I could find. I just had a little taste and it practically made me gag. Rubbery, chemically, just yuk.

Looks like I will have to change my whole way of shopping now. Butchers, markets, carrying cash with me. It's all a bit daunting. I popped into an art gallery on my way home and by coincidence there was an old man in there ranting about how awful supermarkets were and how he would never go in one!

Anyway, any ideas as to what can be done with my 800g low fat cheddar? ]]> Have a Natter ReginaPhalange http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13212-Yuk!!! http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13211-Pumpkin-seeds-fat-or-carb&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 14:05:27 GMT Do pumpkin seeds (which I love) count as fat or carb? I see they contain both. Do pumpkin seeds (which I love) count as fat or carb? I see they contain both. ]]> Specific Foods Sparklefizz http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13211-Pumpkin-seeds-fat-or-carb http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13210-falling-off-the-wagon&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 11:47:11 GMT I can feel my jeans getter a bit tighter. Nooooooooooooooooo. Had pancakes yesterday made with coconut flour and coconut nectar, felt full. But... I can feel my jeans getter a bit tighter. Nooooooooooooooooo. Had pancakes yesterday made with coconut flour and coconut nectar, felt full. But went to a coffee morning and my friend had these amazing dark chocolate ginger biscuits that I couldn't keep my hands off. Had a small lunch which didnt' help and completely binged on kids' biscuits again. I know it was the dark chocolate biccies. With ordinary biscuits I find it quite easy to resist but these were amazing, but completely lead to my fall. Eaten granola for breakfast (my friend made it for me, it was delish. She had added a tsp of golden syrup, but to be fair, it didn't taste sweet so I think she was stingy with it, which is good. Had it with skimmed milk, and then spent all morning out with youngest in the park and then we went for a decaf (he had a juice) and he had biscuits. Got home, my lunch was a huge cheese, ham, onion omelette with peas. Feeling very full. But tongiht is a beer festival which is a fund raising for the primary school. I hope they do wine, I'm not that big a fan of beer. They're providing food as part of the ticket price, so I know it's going to be carb heavy. I should have gone vegetarian but I completely forgot. bugger. ]]> General help and support woolly http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13210-falling-off-the-wagon http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13209-Chinese-food-and-how-many-eggs-is-too-many-eggs&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 11:36:21 GMT Making my way to Manchester tonight for a friend's birthday and we are going to a Chinese restaurant (eek!)

What is the least offensive thing I could have off a Chinese restaurant's menu do you reckon - bound to be all full of sugar and other nasties (eek).

I am on Phase 1 at the moment too - just to make it even harder - but am on day 10 of Phase 1 so could introduce something new and creep into Phase 2 ... was thinking perhaps a foo yung but I have eaten that may eggs (scrambled, fired boiled and omletts) this week I am not sure I could face anymore.

Pehaps I should just have something veggaterian and just acknowledge it will be a hideously carby night but try not to mix?

Also out of interest - is it OK to eat unlimited numbers of eggs - or should I be cautious of the cholesterol etc? I'm having loads!! ]]> Specific Foods yretfar http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13209-Chinese-food-and-how-many-eggs-is-too-many-eggs http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13208-Zoe-on-Radio-2!&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 11:01:12 GMT Just seen the news on the "Bath Meet" thread! Thats amazing Zoe, I'm really looking forward to hearing what you sound like! Go for it Mrs, tell the world about THD, and don't take any cr*p off the mickey-taking Mr Wright!

Yay that's great news, you'll be on't telly next! (with your own programme hopefully :cool: )

x ]]> Have a Natter Nannyogg9 http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13208-Zoe-on-Radio-2! http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13207-lunch-suggestions-please&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 09:51:31 GMT having a lovely day off, been to see my friend who is 40 and took her pressie, now I am out to buy food, having nails done at 1 hair at 2 and then... having a lovely day off, been to see my friend who is 40 and took her pressie, now I am out to buy food, having nails done at 1 hair at 2 and then tonight we have a room at Pad Thai for a cocktails and karaoke night 30 of us including 40 year old friend!

so I am drinking alcohol for first time in ages, I have a pair of size 20 jeans to squeeze into and I can't decide what to eat for lunch, the jeans are going to be snug but I feel I need to line my stomach, all suggestions for lunch gratefully appreciated :) ]]> Have a Natter cazbah http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13207-lunch-suggestions-please http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13206-Staying-motivated-1&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 07:05:31 GMT Good morning THD'ers :) I usually start my day with a piece of motivational advice courtesy of google, here's todays:

Take stock of any and all of the positive changes new eating habits have brought you.

Instead of focusing only on the changes you aren’t seeing yet (i.e. a drop in your scale weight), focus on the benefits you are noticing, like saving money by not wasting it on junk food, or your increased energy levels.

Howie
x ]]> Have a Natter Howie http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13206-Staying-motivated-1 http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13205-My-first-weigh-in&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 07:03:20 GMT Happy Happy Happy :D
My first weigh in and I've lost........... *drum roll*...... a masive 13lbs :eek:
WOW, never thought that possible nearly a stone in a week.
My first week and still getting my head around it, soooo happy
Now for week 2 and a bit more understanding of why this diet is working for me where others have failed
I'm one happy Girl :D
Ann :D ]]> Phase1 AnnieH64 http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13205-My-first-weigh-in http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13204-Thai-Fish-Cakes&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 20:27:59 GMT I made these today to go with the Afghan Carrot Hotpot - well impressed. Simple and tasty. 2 cloves garlic red chilli 2 spring onions ½ red... I made these today to go with the Afghan Carrot Hotpot - well impressed. Simple and tasty.

2 cloves garlic
red chilli
2 spring onions
½ red pepper
ground coriander

whizz together til tiny pieces

add
250g fresh tuna in pieces,
2 tsp nam pla,
65ml coconut milk (I used about 3 inches of coconut cream squeezed from a carton)
1 small egg (my egg was large which made up for the missing liquid from the coconut milk)

whizz together until it forms a lump.

Remove from processor and chill for at least an hour - recipe suggests overnight

Form into 6 cakes using 2 spoons or wet hands and fry in shallow oil/fat until the sides start to colour and they are firm enough to turn over. Flip and cook the other side. When they feel firm to the touch they are cooked. The mix is quite sloppy so you can tell when they are done.

Put onto paper towel to drain and serve.

]]> Ready...Steady... Cook! - please read sticky first. Enjoy! Aquarius http://www.theharcombedietclub.com/forum/showthread.php?13204-Thai-Fish-Cakes