Artechim - that's very heartening I think - it's like we get an early warning to avoid it! And yup i'm gettin' excited!
Leigh26 - re lunch, I'm probably not the best person to answer, but I'll throw my 2 cents worth in anyway . Because I can't eat wheat/onion/lotsa stuff, that virtually ruled out anything shop-bought for me. Plus what works for some people doesn't always work for someone else, so you may find it's a bit trial & error. I think some of the other girls mentioned trying the low GI breads, or having seedy breads. I used to bring lunches in... things like... seedy bread for a toasted sandwich (we had a sandwich press at work - i'd just heat some ham to give some protein) with a salad, leftover curry (basmatic rice), chicken satay with vegies & rice or noodles, ryvitas with salad, re-heated home-cooked chicken in a roll with salad. Oh and if you have time, all-day brekkies are great - have eggs, spinach, mushroom, minimal bread and it's a great lunch!
For snacks, I also found that fruit smoothies from those juice bars were an ok snack for me. I'd also have yoghurt, nuts, ryvita's, a bit of sugar-free chocolate, or a sugar-free hot chocolate (those chocolatte ones in the packs at the supermarket are ok).
I also found this menu plan really useful too. But yes, there were some days when I was racking my brains and I'd look at DH pathetically and say what should I eat honey? I must admit it's been easier since i've been at home.
ETA: oh yeah and I agree with Tenny - I haven't had sore fingers... nor bruises. Occasionally I hit a bad spot & it hurts when I do it... but doesn't stay hurting. I really only like doing my middle fingers too.
Last edited by belfie; September 16th, 2008 at 11:46 PM.
. Because I can't eat wheat/onion/lotsa stuff, that virtually ruled out anything shop-bought for me. Plus what works for some people doesn't always work for someone else, so you may find it's a bit trial & error. I think some of the other girls mentioned trying the low GI breads, or having seedy breads. I used to bring lunches in... things like... seedy bread for a toasted sandwich (we had a sandwich press at work - i'd just heat some ham to give some protein) with a salad, leftover curry (basmatic rice), chicken satay with vegies & rice or noodles, ryvitas with salad, re-heated home-cooked chicken in a roll with salad. Oh and if you have time, all-day brekkies are great - have eggs, spinach, mushroom, minimal bread and it's a great lunch!
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