Hi there NZers. I live in Rotorua and have just started on Atkins after a long, long break. Since then I have tried just about every diet on the market. After finding this great forum, I decided to give it another try, as Atkins seemed to suit me, and was successful too - but I was put off by the bad publicity on fat issues.

Just finding my way around the site just now. Lots of things to do and read. I need to read the instructions and learn. I've really enjoyed reading your messages and have noted down some super recipes which I will definitely be trying.

i have just recently retired - well - semi-retired. It's really good to have more time on my hands. I have started walking every morning and am keen to get my fitness level back. Summer weather - at last - should help.

Cheers

Alice

Hi Kiwi! Welcome to the forum!

Hi Muffles

Hope you are having a great time over the Christmas/New Year holiday. It is a very tempting time. I am trying to have "a little bit of regulated temptation" on both Christmas and New Years Day. The Christmas temptation was Chocolate Dessert Cake and Strawberries - also some potato salad - better not forget a glass of champagne!

I was wondering if you use Hansells WW jellies. Is it OK to have a whole jelly with cream every evening? I really look forward to something sweet and these help me to get through the day and resist other temptations.

Cheers

Rosiemay

I used to use them a lot when I first started . THen i just lost the taste for it. As long as you keep an eye on how much cream you use and you keep losing weight , it should be fine.

Happy New Year, Muffles! Thanks for your speedy reply. I think I have been getting a bit generous with the cream, expecially as I have been having it with coffee as well.

I know I'm on the other side of the bay but .. I can't help but join in. Welcome and Happy New Year Too!!!!!

e

Happy New Year, Erika. Lovely sunny day here at last. Pleased to see that Aus is letting some of the good stuff flow on to us. I find it so much easier to keep on track when the temperature is kinder. Mind you, after coming over from Scotland I am the last person who should ever complain about the weather.
Best wishes
Alice