Ottawa area

[techgirl]

Hi, I just joined this forum. I love it. This is my first day on the LowCarb WOL. So far so good. I am motivated this time so hopefully I can do this.

Would love to heard from Ottawa/Hull area lowcarbers.

Cheers

[Natrushka]

Hi, you've already heard from me, however, i'm not about to let that stop me.

Welcome to the board, techgirl!

Nat

[joanne42]

I have to comment on Ottawa.. It is a beautiful place.. I took my first trip down there a week ago to bring my son to school.. He's attending his first year in Carleton University.. i'm most DEFINITELY returning there again..

[Gracia_30]

:wave: Hello Fellow Ottawa Person!!!

I fell off the wagon :mad: However, I think all I need is a little push...and encouragement, and to find my motivation again... LOL

I would love to become your "Low Carb Diet Buddy" if you'd like! I grew up here in Ottawa/Hull. Was actually looking to meet people who can relate...

Please e-mail me if you're interested... gracia_30@***

[doreen T]

Great to hear from you again. Any time is the perfect time for a new beginning ... and hopping right back on that wagon.

I know there's a few others here too in the Ottawa area .. Moneca where are you????

p.s. - I edited your email address to prevent spamming. Folks can send you a private message if they wish ... but better yet to share your experiences with everybody on the forum, so we all can benefit and learn .. and offer support :) ... Jos, it might be good for you to consider starting a journal ... in the My Journal/Bootcamp section. A lot of people find it really, really helpful ... keeps us focused, and you'll get great encouragement and suggestions from everybody. It's a real group-effort!!

:wiggle:

Doreen

[LC Sponge]

Hi guys - well I'm kind of in the BROADER Ottawa area :roll:

Do you consider south of Smiths Falls to be "in the area"? It's kind of 'no-man's land' LOL.

Anyway I'm 1/2 way between Smiths Falls and Kingston along the Rideau. I live in the country and can only see my neighbours when the leaves are gone from the trees.

This is the first board I've found that has so many Canadians! I'm really thinking this is very cool. :D

[Natrushka]

Originally posted by LC Sponge
Do you consider south of Smiths Falls to be "in the area"? It's kind of 'no-man's land' LOL.

This is the first board I've found that has so many Canadians! I'm really thinking this is very cool. :D

It is very cool. This board was started by Canadians, and I agree, it's nice to have our canuck bent on things ;)

Where about are you re township? I just got back from spending the day down in Prescott. It's a trip we make every few weeks, and it certainly is beautiful. I also head down to Greenbush regularly to vist my aunt and uncle.

Great to meet another valley person!
Nat

[Lara]

Hi Nat and LC Sponge. Although not in Ottawa, I love that area. My daughter went to Carleton for one year and we have been down to see the Senators play several times. Wonderful city and area.

Hope all the Canucks have a great lowcarb Thanksgiving and that we all enjoy and are thankful for our wonderful country. God bless Canada and the U.S.

Take care all.
Lara
:)

[Karen]

This is the first board I've found that has so many Canadians! I'm really thinking this is very cool.

As a bit of history, lowcarb.ca was started in Vancouver. I too love all the Canadians here and wish there were more.

Karen

[doreen T]

Spongey - I'm near Kingston ... and lazy drives up into the valley, along the Rideau Canal system and lakes are a fave pasttime of mine. My sister lives in Smiths Falls.

Yes, quite a few members from Canada ... BC, esp. the southwest, and southern Ontario are well-represented ... but only a spattering of members from other regions. Ah well, we're growing daily :D

Doreen

[LC Sponge]

Well it sure is a small world. I am so used to chatting with mostly US folks on LC that this is a real eye-opener. Most canucks I've *run* into before are either from the TO region or BC.

Doreen - I work in Kingston, and it's about a 40 min drive each way along highway15 - but a lovely drive especially this time of year with the leaves changing. Often for a change of pace we go to Smiths Falls for groceries :) as it's the same distance. Gananoque is also a good place to shop but only after the tourists leave.

Nat - I'm in Leeds Grenville County, Rideau Lakes Township. Never thought of myself as a valley person, but I guess I am of sorts. Where is Greenbush?

Karen - My dh will be delighted to learn about the *Vancouver* connection - he spent infancy to 16 yrs in Victoria, before joining the army. He still thinks BC has it all over Ontario for being on the cutting edge :)

I think this part of Ontario has it all - close enough for day trips to Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto - all the maple syrup we can't eat and some of the most beautiful scenery around. I just did the 10k hike at Charleston Lake - the leaves are gorgeous.

[Natrushka]

Originally posted by LC Sponge
Nat - I'm in Leeds Grenville County, Rideau Lakes Township. Never thought of myself as a valley person, but I guess I am of sorts. Where is Greenbush?


If I'm not mistaken Greenbush is at the end of highway 15, or there abouts. County is Addison (?) or is that township? Very close to Brockville and just south of Merrickville.

N

[canamer]

I'm about 4 months late on this thread but I wanted to say hi to the Ottawa crowd!!!!!!

I am actually in Aylmer, Quebec. A transplant from the states about 3 years ago. :)

Nice to "meet" you all.

Kati

[Natrushka]

Hi there Kati :) We will definitely keep you posted as to our next venture out!

How long have you been in Aylmer? Where were you from originally?

Nat

[canamer]

Hello Nat!

I've been Aylmer since August of '99. Love it here. Such a nice atmosphere.

I am originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

[kelmac]

Hi all,

Another Ottawan amongst the bunch...Kanata more specifically but I guess that is Ottawa now isn't it?

This forum is amazing -- can't believe how many people from the area are on board. There is a whole lo carb world out there that so many don't know about.

Kel

[canamer]

Hi Kel,

Nice to see you here! Welcome to teh Ottawa (and surroundings!) group. Although, Kanata is officially Ottawa now!

Love to hear about your progress, keep us posted!

Kati

[dino]

Hi People...... :hyper:

I'm from Ottawa too!:cheer:

I heard you talking about the Rideau Canal.....Does anyone work on it? Like for Parks Canada, or Canadian Heritage?

[Gracia_30]

I sort of work indirectly with Heritage Canada... LOL

Does 1-800 O-Canada count? We're the first point of contact for you guys and give out excellent info for you... LOL

[dino]

Is that the info-Canada line for info? I have a friend that works the downtown Ottawa Office.....

[Gracia_30]

Nope, it's litterally the 1-800 O-Canada site where you call for general Government enquiries.

Anything Government, we know it, or know to guide you in the right direction.

Fun fun fun
:roll:

[dino]

Do you have an office in the Market above the 'Empire Grill'?

[Gracia_30]

Yes

[dino]

Cool........My friend used to work there with some of his roomies.....All young guys. What a small world!

[waydown]

Oh great a forum for Ottawa Low Carbers !
I originally posted this in the introduce yourself forum so I've reposted my intro.

Hi all, been lurking for a while, just completed 3 months at the Bernstein clinic with 41 pounds lost, now I want to do low carb...
i am convinced that is what causes me to gain weight.
I'm on a mad hunt to find ingredients so I've been scouring Ottawa...
If anyone else lives here and wants to share where to find stuff let me know...it sure has become like the thrill of the hunt...but way healthier than the beanie baby craze i went thru...hee hee
I found a neat organic store (Rainbow foods) and it was like a mecca....had all the thickening gums..flours etc..
Couldnt' wait to place my order for tortillas and davinci syrup so I called Judi (island girl) and had a wonderfull long chat...sharing her 4 years of tips and hints for a newbie low carber...can't wait to get my tortillas, davinci syrup and keto muffin mix..I want to be able to get my low carb procucts in Canada whenever possible...it just feels right...proud Canadian, what can I say.
I'm going to make Island Girls flax muffins today.
I found a butter called rice butter soy free...
says...1 tbsp 40 cals, 3 gm fat, 2 gm carbs
has anyone used this for cooking ?
I'm reading lots of your threads and saving all the goodie tips..
thanks so much for sharing ..i'm sooo happy i found this board
I am on a mission to make low carb my way of life, i've been saving recipes like a mad woman too...hee hee
Bought whey protein shake mix vanilla...eeeww too runny, it wasn't the gourmet...don't know if i can find it in Ottawa tho...so going to thicken it with guar gum.
I've made the infamous mock danish ..nummmy eh.
and cheese crisp....(melting cheese in frying pan and then flipping it over) from the TLC site...i really want to order her cookbook, anybody have any reviews on it ?
I also collect and save any tips that help me with motivation and sticking with this way of life and any urls to go to...i'm so buzy in here reading and absorbing I'm away from thinking about snacking...no more unconscious grazing for me...I'm controlling the food ..not letting it control me...just have to brainwash myself that...somedays are soo eazy and other days the food demons haunt me ...I get asked alot if I'm ever hungry...I do say that it has it's moments...but nothing tastes as good as slim feels

[canamer]

:wave: Welcome Waydown!

It's nice to have fellow Ottawan (is that right?) here. Well, I'm not an official Ottawan since I live in Aylmer but close enough!

It's great of you to mention actual places to buy some specialty items. Where exactly is Rainbow Foods? Downtown?

There are so many great suggestions on this board...enjoy and keep us posted on any new ones you may have! Plus, please fill us in on any new great stores!

Good luck!!!!!!

Kati

[ljclowater]

I'm about as close to Ottawa as you can get without actually living there. I'm across the river in Hull and on the way out the door to go to Ottawa right now!

[Bonnie]

Hi Laura nice to see you here... :thup:


Bonnie

[waydown]

Rainbow Foods is at the end of Richmond Road where it meets Carling...Found another healthy store in Orleans...called Pantry Plus....got my almond flour there.

[canamer]

Thanks for the info Waydown. That's a crazy part of town for directions to a store. Is it actually ON Richmond? There's another neat store in the Carlingwood Mall. If you enter on the Woodruffe Avenue side where Pizza Pizza is, it is the first store on the left. All kinds of great bulk stuff and flours if you are in the west end! ENJOY!


WELCOME TO LAURA! Great to have a another person from the Quebec side of the river!

Kati

[canamer]

If you haven't checked out Laura's pics - GO LOOK!

Great pics Laura! Congratulations on your progress!

Kati

[Natrushka]

Originally posted by waydown
another healthy store in Orleans...called Pantry Plus....got my almond flour there.

FYI, all bulk barns in the Ottawa area carry almond flour (ground almonds) at a very good price. The best place to find macadamia nuts is Costco/Price Club.

Nat

[tofi]

Hello Laura and welcome to this board. (We actually met when I was in Ottawa to work one summer, as we had become acquainted on another LC board.) It's wonderful to see you here too - I am sure you'll enjoy it and can contribute a lot. You are doing well with maintaining the big loss you had. And I can testify that you looked GREAT when I met you in Ottawa. (Nice husband, too.)

BarB

[ljclowater]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, I'm not here often, but wander in from time to time. Tofi, Manny and I really enjoyed meeting you last year, thanks for the vote of support on my maintenance.... now, if I was only trying to maintain and not lose, I would be doing a happy dance!

Bonnie, thanks for the F'ton welcome, how are things down home? Hubby and I have to go to Shediac for a wedding end of July and will be getting a chance to stop at home and see the family.

[Bonnie]

Originally posted by ljclowater
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, I'm not here often, but wander in from time to time. Tofi, Manny and I really enjoyed meeting you last year, thanks for the vote of support on my maintenance.... now, if I was only trying to maintain and not lose, I would be doing a happy dance!

Bonnie, thanks for the F'ton welcome, how are things down home? Hubby and I have to go to Shediac for a wedding end of July and will be getting a chance to stop at home and see the family.

Laura...we are wondering here if summer is going to make an appearance :) ....the weather has been cool and rainy...great for the gardens and mosquitos...as you know one day all of a sudden presto we will be in the nineties... :thup:...have a great time in Shediac and don't eat too many lobsters :D...by the way your pics are great :thup: you go girl ;)

Bonnie

[bearbear]

Hi Techgirl

I too am a tech girl - a system's analyst - and live in Hull.

How is the low carb plan going ???

I am awaiting a tests for hypothyroidism and will be starting Atkins next week.

Take care
Linda :roll:

[BigJ]

Another Ottawa folk checking in. Been in Ottawa for 6 years now, and lived in PEI before that.

I've been looking for good LC products here in Ottawa and have had little luck.. Anyone know where to pick up Atkins suppliments in town?

Also there is a little suppliment shop in the Merivale Mall that has a nice selection of Low-carb bars.. No Atkins, but some tasty ones. Try the Raspberry Swirl one! It kinda tastes like a jujube. There is also a very nice chocolate coconut bar there that was too good! Normally I can restrain myself and only eat half a bar as a treat, but the coconut one was so good I ate it all! I think they also said if you buy a case (mix'n'match) you get 25% off.

Cheers!
BigJ

[dustbunnie]

i have tried to get some information back that i read on the ottawa
threads, but i have no idea how to find it again.
i am not very good at the computer, a senior citizen, a good excuse
for forgetting how i got there in the first place.
what is the name of the low carb bars the costco has and appr.
where they are located.
any help is appreciated.
sincerly dustbinnie :)

[RobinDBois]

Hey,

I'm near Ottawa, in Outaouais Québec side :-)

Anyone know where I can get PORK RINDS ?

ehehehhe

[Ottawa]

This is a few months late but I get the Pork Rinds at Bulk Food Warehouse. There are several throughout Ottawa (South Keys, Blair and Ogilvie and so on). Almost anywhere there is a large Loblaws you will find one.

A few other items that they have include Sugar free chocolate wafers and Golden Flaxseed. The Pork Rinds work well in some crusts and you can save 15-20% by buying a case. They also have soy crisps that are a nice treat and loaded with protein as well.


I am from Ottawa as well, following Protein Power for just over 4 years.

[Squiggle86]

An Ottawa thread, nice!

I'm right downtown, nice to meet you all.

[Bailey1717]

This thread doesn't get much attention very often...guess there aren't very many "Ottawans" around. I live in Quebec--about 45 minutes north of Ottawa. Loving this site!!!

[tamarian]

We've met a few times in the past, there are a few threads here. I guess Ottawans are dispersed through the forum and need to be nudged. Maybe we can start a new thread and see who wants to meet before Xmass...

Wa'il

[Ottawa]

Sounds Great!

From the last time (few years back) it might be best if we pick a location and a night, then start the thread. With office things, family committments, etc., it would be better to have it earlier than later. Thursday, Friday or Saturday works for me.

[tamarian]

Hey Ottawa, sound like the right person to get this going :)

Either of those days is fine by me, let's see who else is interested. Might be worth bumping one of our old threads to see if some are still around.

Wa'il

[Ottawa]

The old threads are gone but I'll start a new one for a dinner at a central location for December 7th or 8th.

[tamarian]

The old threads are gone but I'll start a new one for a dinner at a central location for December 7th or 8th.

Nothing is gone on our forum so far :) Here's one of the old threads: http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=170664

Wa'il

[Ottawa]

My bad ... I used a bad search spec.

"Already started a new one but I'll put this link in it.

[Charm1]

Hello everyone in Gatineau/Ottawa area. I am new to this forum and I have a question on the SCD. I started the Specific Carbohydrate Diet 3 weeks ago for my IBS but I have great difficulty in finding Dry Cottage Curds (AKA DCCC) in this area. Would anyone know where it is available? Thanks for your reply in advance.

[Ottawa]

I have never seen them for sale but a Polish friend has them pressed like mini flatbreads with a topping on them. The are a little crubly but are definitely dried, pressed cottage cheese.

Try a specialty store that caters to Polish foods like the Warsaw Polish Deli on Richmond Road or Continental Delicatessen, 57 York Street, 613-241-7025, or the nearby Sausage Kitchen.