iDave diet, who done it?

I’ve started this diet new way of eating, on Monday 84kg start weight.

Like others I’m finding breakfast the hardest meal to replace, I’ve been adicted to porridge so looking for alternatives I found this recipe for a Quinoa breakfast and from that the reference to Stevia, anyone used it? Looks ideal if you’ve got a sweet tooth (which I haven’t) and are looking for alternative sweeteners.

However I then found this article on Stevia and Insulin on the Livestrong site[/url] so it may increase Insulin production which is ummmm bad right? Also this which I don’t really get and can’t be bothered to work out, other than Stevia used as a sweetener have a higher postprandial insulin response.

Nut milk then eh? Allowed?

I’m really struggling to find a reasonably cheap and plentiful replacement for bulky foods like potato and rice. Any help?

Why do you want cheap and bulky foods? To fill you up? Make sure your meat portions are large enough, and the protein will give you that filled feeling. And loads of veg. Something you have to get used to, as it is a big diet shift. There were lots of root vegetables mentioned earlier which are suitable for a side part of a meal to replace potatoes. I had shephards pie yesterday with butternut squash for the topping. Different texture and taste to potato, but very nice. Oh and put beans into anything you can (chilli, mince, bolognese sauce etc etc) as they help to bulk out a meal, as do lentils. These can stretch out the meat part of a meal without costing much, not impacting the taste/texture, and are quite cheap to put in.

really don’t see why anyone has an issue with breakfast?

just eat whatever food is around. I had lamb chops and poached egg this morning.

it’s just food eaten in the morning, why make it difficult by thinking you need a certain type of food?

Just what I was going to point out, that pulses are quite bulky, imo.

However, I noticed that I just don’t get hungry between meals anymore and if I’m late for one, I can go a fair few hours before my body starts complaining.

I’m going to give the gram flour flat bread thing a go, thanks Motivforz.
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TSY. If you’re pushed for time…… then, err, don’t post, may be…
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Had to laugh though at the drive my car to the gym.

Deadly.
Have you ever taken a joke too far ?…….

Molgrips.
I’m liking the way you’ve come round to all this. Good stuff and good to see you are getting the results.
Of course, if all this weight lose and training leads to Mrs Grips having ideas, you’ll have to call your next child “iGrips” 😯

I’m really struggling to find a reasonably cheap and plentiful replacement for bulky foods like potato and rice. Any help?

parsnip seems like the ideal replacement for spuds – eat it boiled, mashed (yum) or roast.

as for rice, a bit trickier but in curries, i just add a tin of chickpeas to the curry and that bulks it out to the about the same as curry and rice.

sausage-and-bean casserole for brekkie this morning. Delicious, and it makes a change from eggs 🙂 Only problem is that it takes quite a while to chef it up, compared to marmite on toast.
I think I need to get organizized, and prepare it the night before.

Tuna salad for breaky this morning.

Breakfast tomorrow will likely be lentils with Cod and bacon in there.
Similar consistency to porridge I reckon and dead filling too.

Also, all this chat about tea and milk. I did some time in Istanbul, all tea drank there was without milk, served in little figure of 8 glasses. And they loved it.

I’m not a habitual coffee or tea drinker, but while in Istanbul I tried their milkless tea and it was fine.
I think molgrips is right, you’ve just got to find a tea you can drink without milk really.
I stick to water during the day, maybe the vino in the evening.
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Deadly.
Have you ever taken a joke too far ?…….

Solo, have you ever taken yourself too seriously?

deadly, send him an invoice for ‘admin costs’

If it’s a girl, we’re thinking of Quinoa Dave for first names. How does that sound?

CK, here’s what I do

Chilli – quadruple amounts of beans in it and/or chickpeas (I eat a lot of this)
Pasta – chickpease
Meat portions – peas, green beans, carrots and veg in general.
Indian – easy one this, just make dahl of some kind or another.

I’m surprised to find that the starch portions in meals I really am not missing. I have to make myself eat rice etc on my day off. For me it’s Coke and cakes that I miss. And lattes to a lesser extent.

Solo, have you ever taken yourself too seriously?

Probably not, but I know when I’ve had enough of your relentless crap.
You weren’t funny when you started, and you sure aint funny now mate.
Cheque is in the post, ref the admin.
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chef it up
I like that phrase.
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Aw cheer up Solo. I offer you my sincere apologies for not entertaining you whenever you pull your head out of your big fat arse.

Good news. Tzatziki’s in.

where the fijizzle is jamie?!

Hang on – isn’t tzatzzikzikzizi yoghurt? Surely yoghurt is out?

iDunno. iDiet told me it was in. This could destroy me.

where the fijizzle is jamie?!

2 weeks and counting 🙁

I offer you my sincere apologies… pull your head out of your big fat arse.

You’re all class.

Make you’re mind up, either you’re sorry, or you are abusive.
Though both are pretty easy from behind your keyboard…
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You’re all class.

Thanks.

Make you’re mind up

You’re struggling to do the same Solo…one minute you’re telling me I’m all class, the next, you’re telling me I’m all mixed up and being abusive from behind a keyboard (my ironometer is buzzing madly).

Who started it chubby? (or are you on the diet as a lifestyle thing rather than reducing the size of your arse).

I’m sorry for entering into dialogue with you in the first place. And I’m sorry for not entertaining you – there are countless threads on the diet where I haven’t contributed at all…busy yourself reading those instead. You’re obviously stuck for something to do.

Or look, tell you what. Start another one…we haven’t had enough of them yet…and I promise not to post on it. Honestly, not a word.

*is scared*

Bad news by the way, molgrips has called tzatziki into question. Stay away from the dairy aisle for now.

Alright, leave it out you two.

Solo was being light hearted I think, so let’s all have some humous and a glass of water and chill out.

Nah, I’m up for fighting. I think all the meat’s gone to my head.

dd.

Ha !, excellent. So this is your thread now, PMSL 😆

Who started it chubby?
You see, thats just class. The clueless assumption of size and weight.
Check out the big brain on Mr Darcy, everybody 😆

Obviously hit a nerve, when I told the comedian he aint funny.
Aaahh, Did I dent your ego ?.

You are 19 years old and I claim my 5 quid.

Yeah, sure Molgrips.
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Back OT it is then.

If it weren’t so easy, I’d keep it going, but people need serious dietary advice here, not a fight.

(Are you chubby though? It’s ok, I am too…happy chubby though, not miserable.)

why does everyone struggle with breakfast? 3 boiled eggs innit.

Fighting is a good workout though. That means you can have some carbs.

only if the fight lasts more than an hour

only if the fight lasts more than an hour

It was TKO for chubby. My corner threw in the towel.

All that furious fighting keyboard bashing, you guys will be super fit in no time!

I’m supposed to be riding a sportive in four days – my tummy’s going to be purple from my knees bashing it. Energy gels are in on Sunday.

only if the fight lasts more than an hour

***must resist, must resist. Finds this more difficult than, err, dieting***

four days is a long time for a sportive, you must be really fat

Grrrr, who wants a fight?

*looks at solo*

I post on company time!

four days is a long time for a sportive

*checks average speed on Jarmin*

Yep…I’m up to 19m/day. The extra adrenaline on the day will see me through.

*offers Solo hand (no buzzer contained therein)*

I’m supposed to be riding a sportive in four days

four days is a long time for a sportive, you must be really fat

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Yes I’m a right ****’ lard arse – a fact to which I’ve attested on numerous occasions. I’ve let myself go this last six months. But I still enjoy getting out there and doing stuff. 🙁

Darcy, I don’t think you are, but I don’t care either way.

You’re obviously beautiful on the inside. 😀

I have a new follower on twitter 🙂

I post on company time!

I think someone wants a word with you…..
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Are you on twitter??

My tweets normally go something like..

‘Just wrote on STW’
‘Hit F5’
‘Wonder where Molly is?’
‘Might post something about the iDave diet in a minute’

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S’ok Solo. I’m a viral marketing campaign.