# Low Carb in the UK ## More confidence, energy and self-love in a body that you feel great in! ## https://lowcarbinthe.uk/wp-sitemap.xml ## https://lowcarbinthe.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/meerkat-sitemap/html-md-sitemap.xml > Generated on 2026-04-27 13:45:01 | Plugin version 3.0 > ## About Nikola Howard is a UK-based Life Alchemist, metabolic health coach, mentor, and author with over 20 years of experience helping women in business with chronic conditions build sustainable success. She operates under the "Blueprint for Success" authority framework, specialising in metabolic health as the foundation for reliable business performance. ## Core Expertise - Metabolic health coaching (UK's leading low-carb and keto lifestyle expert since 1999) - Business coaching for women with chronic conditions - Energy-based, body-honouring coaching philosophy - Anti-hustle culture approach to business building - Neurodivergent-informed practice (self-identified 2e: Gifted and Autistic) ## Core philosophy: - Health-first framing leads; business is a consequence - You don't help women lose control. You help them stop needing it. - Midwife of self-trust: guiding people once they're ready to listen to themselves - Most effective post-emergency, once someone can think - Gets impatient with threat-state reassurance loops ## Awards & Recognition - 25+ awards across business and health coaching - 4x published author - UK's leading low-carb and keto expert (mentored by previous UK leader in the space) ## Key Resources & Lead Magnets - "When Change Feels Too Much" (HOPE Protocol lead magnet CTA) ## Published Works - "Control your Low Carb Week: Be empowered by fast and easy menu planning" (2016) - "How to do Christmas, Low Carb Style: Christmas meal planning for feeling fab without the flab" (2016) - "How to do Low Carb, UK Style!: Eat your way to an optimal body" (2018) - "Time to Color Myself Calm: A six week journey to help you find calm and clarity from anxiety, panic and overwhelm" (2021) ## Philosophy & Values - Body-honouring coaching (no hustle culture) - Anti-CICO stance (rooted in thermodynamic critique via Max Rubner research) - Energy-based business design - Neurodivergent-affirming practice - Strong opposition to prescriptive "bro-mentoring" particularly for women with unpredictable health - Health-first, business-as-consequence model ## Speaking & Podcast Topics - "Why Your Best Business Strategy Is Eating Lunch" - Food noise and under-nourishment as primary driver - Metabolic health foundations for business reliability - Building businesses for unpredictable energy - CICO debunking and thermodynamic reality - GLP-1 medication policy analysis ## Website Content - [She’s only gone and done it! • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/shes-only-gone-and-done-it/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/shes-only-gone-and-done-it/): For the first time ever, today’s blog post is not brought to you by Nikola! I’m Kirstie, one of the moderators that help her run her Facebook group and I... - [Ketostix ®️ – Are you “Looking for Purple”? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/ketostix/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/ketostix/): Two questions I'm asked a great deal are about ketosis/lipolysis and using Ketostix ®️ What colour am I aiming at on the testing strips? Where do I get them? My... - [Carbs: Five surprising facts • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/carbs-five-surprising-facts/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/carbs-five-surprising-facts/): Nutrition can be so complex, as it's full of conflicting opinions. I do love me some facts. Here are 5 surprising Facts about Carbs... #1: Carbs are the only food... - [Lamb or Chicken Madras • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/madras/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/madras/): Ingredients 500g cubed lamb or chicken thigh 2 med onions chopped 1 inch ginger root chopped or ~ 1 scant tbsp "lazy ginger" 3-4 cloves garlic roughly chopped 2-3 dried... - [As near to “Real Bread” as a low-carber can get! • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/gabis/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/gabis/): A note about what I think of this bread recipe knowing what I know now... (20/08/2022) I wrote this recipe back in 2002, when I was really missing bread, and... - [Interview with a low-carber… • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/interview/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/interview/): In 2001, M Magazine published an article about Low-carbing. Joanne Pollock and her Friend Karen went for the "healthcheck", and I gave an e-mail "interview" to the Journalist in charge... - [Vital Wheat Gluten • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/gluten/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/gluten/): Gluten is "Wheat Protein." It is what gives dough its elasticity. Low-carb baking recipes use soya flour, whey powder and ground nuts as their main "flour" ingredients, and none of... - [Vitamin D – a look at why it is in the news… • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/vitamin-d/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/vitamin-d/): I talk about Vitamin D quite a large amount in comparison to all the other vitamins. If you've read my third book, you'll see that I list it as one... - [Is there a real answer to “5 foods to never eat: Cut down a bit of stomach fat every day by never eating these 5 foods” • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/5-foods/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/5-foods/): Yes, I'm quoting the annoying "blackening banana" Google ads, but people click on adverts with headlines like this because of our innate curiosity. (I know I've Google queried the phrase "what... - [Choosing the best nutrition | Nikola Howard • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/eat-optimal/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/eat-optimal/): A follow up post to Crap in = Crap out written over on my general life-coaching website, all about low-carbing, and about the practicalities around making good nutritional choices! Enjoy.... - [“You don’t take weight loss advice from a fat person” • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/you-dont-take-weight-loss-advice-from-a-fat-person/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/you-dont-take-weight-loss-advice-from-a-fat-person/): A while back on Facebook, I made an excited post, "For the first time since 2001, the scale said a two digit weight, as opposed to a 3 digit one... - [Pancake • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/pancake/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/pancake/): The pancake is about as simple a recipe as you can get. They are technically a "seasonal" food, allegedly invented as a way to use up "rich food" on Shrove... - [Best food to choose for body fat burning? Here’s the list! • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/bestfood/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/bestfood/): Here is a non-exhaustive list of the best foods to choose when following a low-carb lifestyle.  You can eat these optimal food choices freely, as your hunger dictates: Fats Saturated... - [Why are many low-carbers “obsessed” with sticking to 20g of carbs a day? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/20gobsession/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/20gobsession/): I've been re-editing/tidying/updating various articles for republication recently, and as I was revamping the FAQ article, I realised something... I suddenly figured out why so many people stick with the... - [Low Carb Living UK AKA how to build a legacy… • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/low-carb-living/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/low-carb-living/): Back in July 2019, around the time that I resigned my 30-year day-job in IT, I had the thought: "How can I help even more people? How can I promote... - [“Obesity is a cause of cancer” – Really??? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/obesity_is_a_cause_of_cancer/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/obesity_is_a_cause_of_cancer/): When the posters and the advertising campaign "Obesity is a cause of cancer" from Cancer UK came out back in April 2018, I was deep in finishing up writing my... - [Missing Sugar? What about Sweeteners… • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/sweeteners/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/sweeteners/): Sweeteners or Sugar? Well, Sugar and Honey are generally out as it give us an insulin reaction. Although many low-carb and all “primal/paleo” plans say that very small amounts can... - [Eating well – Preparing a good steak | Nikola Howard • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/eating-well-steak-nh/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/eating-well-steak-nh/): I wrote this over on my general life-coaching website, but it's all about low-carbing! Enjoy. Source: Eating well – Preparing a good steak | Nikola Howard How I cook steak:... - [Why low carb must be high fat… • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/why-low-carb-must-be-high-fat/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/why-low-carb-must-be-high-fat/): There is a short section on this in the FAQ, but the subject really does merit a larger article. Trying to keep both your fat and carb intakes low in... - [Low Carb Diet FAQ • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/lowcarbdietfaq/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/lowcarbdietfaq/): This FAQ is an introduction to the concepts of low-carbohydrate diets. Since this runs counter to the low calorie, high-carb, low-fat diets recommended by government and the media, very little is discussed... - [Why wait until next year? Start today! • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/why-wait/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/why-wait/): At this time of year, there a thing about "just getting past Xmas", where we wait to sort things out later. Once we hit Hallowe'en and Guy Fawkes, it can... - [Two-nuts Chocolate Torte (Jamie Oliver Adapted) • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/2nutchoctorte/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/2nutchoctorte/): Ingredients 150g Almonds 150g Walnuts (You can make this with any two different Nuts, I like it with Hazels and Pecans) 300g high% Cocoa solids Choc, at least 85% for preference.... - [I finally got around to sorting out the website! • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/sorted/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/sorted/): I know, I know, 4.5 years later, and with the need to edit this site, but no time to do it in, and it niggling away at the back of... - [Parsley Chicken Spinach Stew • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/parsleychicken/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/parsleychicken/): Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 8 ounces spinach, rinsed and chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 small swede, cubed 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 6 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon... - [The Calories In=Calories Out Philosophy is wrong • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/calories-in-calories-out-is-wrong/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/calories-in-calories-out-is-wrong/): Calories in = Calories out. Simple, elegant and utterly incorrect. Bold Statement I know... Let me explain. The calories in calories out diet philosophy (or CICO as it's known) has its roots... - [FatHead dough • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/fathead-dough/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/fathead-dough/): All hail Tom Noughton's "older brother's oldest son" for creating this recipe - FatHead dough, made famous by the the movie, FatHead!, is the closest thing I've tasted to a thin crust... - [Header • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/elementor-hf/header/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/elementor-hf/header/): Menu Home About us My Books and eCourses Menu Articles and Recipes Contact me Menu Home About Services Blog Contact Legal Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions - [Footer • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/elementor-hf/footer/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/elementor-hf/footer/): Menu Home About Services Blog Contact Legal Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Let's Connect Linkedin Instagram Youtube Copyright © 2026 Low Carb in the UK | Website by SeventyEightDesigns - [Why “Eat Less, Move More” Fails Women with Insulin Resistance • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/insulin-resistance-means-eat-less-move-more-fails/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/insulin-resistance-means-eat-less-move-more-fails/): "Just eat less and move more" is the worst advice ever given to women with insulin resistance. Systems thinking is trending on LinkedIn right now (coaches talking about ditching calorie... - [About • lowcarbinthe.uk/about/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/about/): Hi there, I'm Nikola Howard the face behind Low Carb in the UK So, who am I? I’m an occasionally sweary award winning coach, mentor, author and I’ve been where... - [Rusty’s Chocolate Torte • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/rustys-chocolate-torte/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/rustys-chocolate-torte/): I came across the recipe for "Rusty's Chocolate Torte" soon after I first started Low Carbing, back in 1999. It was shared in one of the Yahoo! groups I joined... - [Contact • lowcarbinthe.uk/contact/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/contact/): Contact If you’re here, chances are you’ve been toying with a low carb lifestyle but you're not sure if it's right for you. If you want to talk through it and... - [Home • lowcarbinthe.uk/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/): More confidence, energy and self-love in a body that you feel great in! Our "weight loss" culture is utterly broken The current “weight loss” culture is built on guilt, shame... - [Services • lowcarbinthe.uk/services/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/services/): You don't need another fad diet or a stack of conflicting advice. What you need are clear, practical tools that make living low carb simple and that’s exactly what you’ll... - [Blog • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/): Buttercream Nikola3rd September 2024 Buttercream is soft, silky and creamy. It’s the perfect filling... Read More Chocolate Fudge Glaze Nikola30th August 2024 This recipe for Chocolate Fudge Glaze is super... - [Cheese Crisps • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/cheese-crisps/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/cheese-crisps/): "Overcooked" cheese has epic CRUNCH!!!Use these as a dip chip (they taste really good with sour cream and chives) or just as nibbles on their own. Ingredients 3-4 slices of any... - [About Old • lowcarbinthe.uk/about-old/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/about-old/): So, who am I? I'm an occasionally sweary award winning coach, mentor, author and I've been where you are.I got fat as I hit puberty and did my first "proper diet"... - [Frequently e-mailed questions • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/e-mailfaq/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/e-mailfaq/): People e-mail me a lot with "How do I?" and "Where do I get?" questions... and I don't have the time I would like to answer them! So, I thought... - [Interview with Nikola • lowcarbinthe.uk/interview/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/interview/): Who are you? I’m Nikola Howard, Life Transformation Specialist and the UK’s leading Low Carbohydrate and Ketogenic Lifestyle expert I’m an author and award winning physiology and mindset coach and... - [DANDR Based Suggested Menu for Slow Losers, or the “Turtles” amounst us • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/turtlediet/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/turtlediet/): These menus were developed by long time LCer Terry Ross of the ASL Group, and posted on AAWOL for those losing slowly or stalled. I have anglicised where I can. The... - [Terms and Conditions • lowcarbinthe.uk/terms/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/terms/): These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of this website, located at https://lowcarbinthe.uk. By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms and conditions.... - [“Weight loss” culture – Welcome to ditching that! • lowcarbinthe.uk/home/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/home/): Our "weight loss" culture is utterly broken How many diets have you tried?Bored of not being able to simply enjoy tasty food?Tired of counting calories, macros and policing every scrap... - [Privacy Policy • lowcarbinthe.uk/privacy-policy/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/privacy-policy/): Who we are Our website address is: https://www.lowcarbinthe.uk Low Carb in the UK is a trading name of Nikola Howard LTD. What personal data we collect and why we collect... - [Buttercream • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/buttercream/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/buttercream/): Buttercream is soft, silky and creamy. It’s the perfect filling for a sandwiched sponge, excellent to use as the "crumb coat" if you are making something large and decorated as... - [Chocolate Fudge Glaze • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/chocolate-fudge-glaze/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/chocolate-fudge-glaze/): This recipe for Chocolate Fudge Glaze is super simple, quick and easy to throw together in the microwave or on the hob. Adding in a pinch of salt and a... - [Mascarpone Cream • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/mascarpone-cream/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/mascarpone-cream/): Mascarpone cream is simple to make and almost infinitely adaptable in terms of flavour pairings. Traditionally it is served with panettone, tiramisu and cannoli cake. Or as an elegant simple... - [The HOPE Protocol • lowcarbinthe.uk/the-hope-protocol/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/the-hope-protocol/): The HOPE Protocol is the award winning success system developed over 10 years of client work by Nikola Howard for Low Carb in the UK. It is used throughout our... - [Digital Resources: Books & eCourses • lowcarbinthe.uk/digital/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/digital/): Don't have time or budget to work in person with me right now? Want materials to self-study with? These digital resources are made for you: Books: Control your Low Carb Week -... - [Chicken Salad for Stop Food Waste day • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/chicken-salad/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/chicken-salad/): I'm a huge fan of "dump some salad stuff in a bowl, mix it up and enjoy" meals - and "Chicken Salad" is the posh name for when I do... - [Guacamole • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/guacamole/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/guacamole/): 16th September is National Guacamole Day! Now, I love avocados straight out the skin with a teaspoon, or chopped up 70's style with some prawn cocktail and shredded lettuce, but... - [Coleslaw • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/coleslaw/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/coleslaw/): I adore coleslaw. I'll eat it on it's own, as part of a side salad, mixed into my "lunch in a bowl" protein salads and even in my Thai-inspired Tuna... - [Why Sugar is more harmful than Starch • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/why-sugar-is-more-harmful-than-starch/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/why-sugar-is-more-harmful-than-starch/): Today, we're diving into a sweet yet controversial topic: Why sugar is more harmful than starch Now, we all know that excessive consumption of both can wreak havoc on our... - [“Meatzza” base • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/meatzza-base/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/meatzza-base/): If you have digestive issues with the diary and nuts that are in a FatHead pizza base, this "meatzza" base may well be for you! Turkey is a very bland... - [What if I could help you to dislike your favourite carbohydrate? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/like-to-dislike/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/like-to-dislike/): As you know if you follow me around the internet, or you are a subscriber to my LCUK News e-mails, I've been working on several qualifications and I'm now a... - [Unlocking low carb menu planning – New eBook • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/unlocking-low-carb-menu-planning-ebook/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/unlocking-low-carb-menu-planning-ebook/): If you watched Masterclass II, you will know that for the past month I've been frantically working on a short eBook about unlocking low carb menu planning. I've very excited to... - [Comfort eating – what’s that all about? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/comfort-eating/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/comfort-eating/): I recently asked my Facebook Community Group a question "I comfort eat because..." Almost half of the respondents comfort eat either out of boredom or fatigue, or to mask certain... - [No Diet Day • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/no-diet-day/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/no-diet-day/): On May 6th, we celebrate "No Diet Day", initiated by Mary Evans in 1992 to promote body positivity worldwide. She created it to encourage people to shed the needless shame... - [Slim Wines: All you need to know! • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/slim-wines/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/slim-wines/): So the lovely people over at Slim Wines gave us 2 bottles to give away during our recent competition. As per usual, Kirstie was nosy so she asked them some... - [Are you a peanut butter lover? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/peanut-butter-day/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/peanut-butter-day/): You could say that the US has rather a thing for peanut butter. As well as "National Peanut Butter day", they also have "Peanut Butter Lovers day" on 1st March.... - [Hair drop from Body shock – WTF?? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/hair-drop/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/hair-drop/): Hair drop can be one of the more distressing side effect of going low carb, if you don't understand why. When I developed the HOPE Protocol, I made it unique... - [National Keto Day – January 5th • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/national-keto-day-january-5th/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/national-keto-day-january-5th/): In the US they celebrate “National Keto Day” on January 5th. It’s a relatively new “Day of the year”, founded in 2019 by “The Vitamin Shoppe” (I'd guess to "raise... - [5) Fat Loss and Your Liver: Are you taking care of it? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/liverfatloss/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/liverfatloss/): Article Originally Submitted 2003 Your Liver: The one organ in the body that is actually metabolising the fats, carbs and proteins that you are putting into your body. It is... - [Testimonial from Jax about LCLUK • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/lcluk-jax-testimonial/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/lcluk-jax-testimonial/): Jax is one of the original "Life Member" signups for my Network support group program Low Carb Living UK (LCLUK) She signed up in November 2020, is very much an... - [Testimonials • lowcarbinthe.uk/testimonials/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/testimonials/): Don't just take my word for it... Here are what a few of my clients, community group members and book readers have said about me! I only needed to ditch... - [Blue Monday… Or Your Best Year Yet? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/blue-monday-or-your-best-year-yet/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/blue-monday-or-your-best-year-yet/): The third Monday of January is "Blue Monday" - which is a totally made up by the travel industry day to sell more package holidays. There are nothing special about... - [The OSN Scale • lowcarbinthe.uk/osnscale/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/osnscale/): The OSN Scale - This is an excerpt from my 3rd book, "How to do Low Carb, UK Style!" and is one of the pillars of the H.O.P.E. Protocol. Between... - [How to do Christmas, Low Carb style! • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/christmas-low-carb-style/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/christmas-low-carb-style/): I was hit by an inspiration particle the other week, inspiration that demanded to be a Christmas workbook designed to power you through the holiday season. I don't think that... - [She’s only gone and done it – again! (Press Release) • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/double-award/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/double-award/): For the second year running, I'm very pleased to announce that I've been given an award by ghp! This time in two categories: Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards 2020: Most Inspirational... - [Do I need to take supplements? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/supplements/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/supplements/): This is an e-mail sent by Tim (The "Fella I worked with" in my story), to the Concise-low-carb-uk list. I thought it was better than my response to the same... - [The nine shifts to a low carb way of eating • lowcarbinthe.uk/nine-shifts/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/nine-shifts/): I’m not looking to give you “a quick win” on the weighing scale. I've created the nine shifts to embed the habit of a new way of eating over time... - [I want to take you to lunch… Competition! • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/i-want-to-take-you-to-lunch/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/i-want-to-take-you-to-lunch/): Well hello there! I want to get to know you better, and also produce more content to further my purpose of assisting executive women struggling with obesity and my mission... - [The Three Tenets • lowcarbinthe.uk/three-tenets/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/three-tenets/): To live an optimal low carb life, follow these three simple tenets: 1) If you are hungry, eat. 2) If you are not hungry, don't eat / stop eating. 3)... - [Cheesies: Everything you need to know! • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/cheesies/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/cheesies/): Cheesies: As part of our recent competition, the lovely people over at Cheesies Headquarters kindly gave us a box and a few extras packets of their now famous Cheesies   We were... - [How do I start this diet??? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/simpleguide/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/simpleguide/): Low-carb is based on eating naturally, with as little refinement as possible, so very general guidelines are... Firstly, start researching and then ask questions  - My Website's Links page and low-carb FAQ... - [Body Dysmorphia • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/body-dysmorphia/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/body-dysmorphia/): On my Yahoo Low-Carb_in_the_UK mailing list we have far ranging discussions. What started this one off was a discussion about a "Kilroy" programme about Obesity (Jeremy Kyle has taken on... - [Black Forest Oopsie Swiss Roll • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/black-forest-oopsie-swiss-roll/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/black-forest-oopsie-swiss-roll/): Ann Rigby-Jones came up with this delightful Oopsie swiss roll recipe in the LCUK facebook group and it's really too good not to share with the world! (Full permission given of course!)... - [Quiche with a Nut Crust • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/quiche/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/quiche/): This quiche recipe was my go-to for batch cooking my week of work lunches for about 6 months. Ingredients "Pastry" for 6 mini quiche tins300g ground almonds100g Unsalted melted Buttera... - [Chaffles – I think I’ve cracked it • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/chaffles/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/chaffles/): I've seen people rave about chaffles for a year or more now.  I was intrigued, and given how well  the "eggs and cheese" in Fathead dough works to imitate a... - [Low Carb Living UK Testimonial from Angela • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/low-carb-living-uk-angela/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/low-carb-living-uk-angela/): I've really enjoyed working with Angela, who recently joined Low Carb Living UK for a few months - my Network Support group program - to get some support. We had... - [Books, DVDs, and other stuff in association with Amazon.co.uk • lowcarbinthe.uk/amazon1/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/amazon1/): Firstly of course, my books! Amazon.co.uk Widgets General books that I found useful: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus... - [It’s my birthday! • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/its-my-birthday/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/its-my-birthday/): 🥳🥳 Its my birthday today! (Monday 4th November)🎉🎉 So, how am I celebrating? To celebrate I am offering 8 people the chance to work with me at my premier 1:1... - [Simple almond microwave cake • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/simple-almond-microwave-cake/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/simple-almond-microwave-cake/): Ingredients 30g unsalted butter 1 egg Sweetener of choice to taste - around a 1tbsp sugar equivalent is usually enough. - you can use SF Splenda based Coffee syrups to... - [Book Excerpt – Key 6: Linguistics • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/linguistics/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/linguistics/): I'm passionate about linguistics, and so I thought that I would share with you an excerpt from my recently released book "How to do Low Carb, UK Style!" about how the... - [The stall – why they have to happen for your health • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/stall/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/stall/): Firstly, what is a stall? A stall is when there is no change to both body weight and body measurements for 4 weeks or more. Most people have been trained... - [Hot Chocolate • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/hot-chocolate/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/hot-chocolate/): Everyone has their own hot chocolate recipe - Here's mine. I like it with a dash of chilli, and I also add a dash of turmeric, which with the chilli... - [Rose Veal Balls in herbed tomato sauce • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/rose-veal-balls/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/rose-veal-balls/): I'm a Massive fan of quick dinners. Tonight I knocked up "Rose Veal Balls in herbed tomatoes with shredded cabbage" in 15 minutes, and definitely comes under the heading "messy... - [The hunger free way to a slimmer you: Ten easy shifts to a low carb way of life • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/ten-shifts-video/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/ten-shifts-video/): Something a little different from me tonight, here's the video trailer for the pre-launch phase of my very first course! Words are my prefered media, so the video, just like... - [Gallstones – How are they formed? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/gallstones-101/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/gallstones-101/): Gallstones are made from solidified bile, a yellow/green digestive juice produced by the liver. It is produced continuously and stored in the gallbladder, where water is removed, concentrating it for use in... - [The “Last 7 lbs is being stubborn” dilemma – This is why it really should not bother you! • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/last-seven/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/last-seven/): One of the things that is most likely to discourage anyone slimming down is not reaching their (self-)assigned goal weight. Even with the luxury that is low-carb eating, not seeing those... - [Stevia • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/stevia/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/stevia/): Stevia is a small perennial shrub that belongs to the Compositae family, related to lettuce, marigold and chicory. It was "officially discovered" and classified in the late 19th century by... - [Crap in = Crap out | Nikola Howard • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/crap-in-crap-out-nikola-howard/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/crap-in-crap-out-nikola-howard/): Another post written over on my general life-coaching website, all about low-carbing, and about the emotions around making good nutritional choices! Enjoy. Source: Crap in = Crap out | Nikola... - [Why has my weight loss stopped after the 3rd week? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/3rdweekstall/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/3rdweekstall/): Written by Jan Jackson in May 2001,  on the Low-Carb_in_the_UK Yahoo group I had been meaning to write something on this for ages..  so, recycling FTW! The Atkin's 2 Week... - [To Beer or not to Beer, that is the question • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/beer/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/beer/): What can I drink on this diet? Another oft asked question, both in my in-box, and to both the mailing lists, are questions about Alcohol. Men especially ask about "their... - [Sports Nutrition • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/sports/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/sports/): Got this e-mail to the list the other day: "From: Gavin Allinson I am using low carb to get rid of the last 7-10 lbs that is sticking on my... - [8) My PCOS Story • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/pcosstory/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/pcosstory/): Article Originally Submitted 2004 Running LCUK and the associated Yahoo! Groups, I have come across this 4 letter abbreviation quite a bit in people’s e-mail. I learned much about the... - [7) PCOS – What is it? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/pcos/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/pcos/): Article Originally Submitted 2004 PCOS stands for "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome" It is also known as: "Polycystic ovaries"; "Sclerocystic Ovarian Disease"; "Polycystic Ovarian Disease" or "PCOD" and "Stein-Leventhal Syndrome". The latter... - [6) Fruit: Are you missing it? • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/fruit/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/fruit/): Article Originally Submitted 2003 For most Low-carbers, the answer to the above question is “Oh golly gosh yes!” Me, I never was a “fruit fan”, so when I started LCing... - [4) Book Review: “The Fat Flush Plan” by Anne Louise Gittleman M.S. C.N.S. McGraw-Hill ISBN:0-07-138383-2 • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/ffpreview/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/ffpreview/): Article Originally Submitted 2003 Having been in a stall for around a year, last December, I thought I would try and shake things up a little, so, having been pointed... - [9) How to plan a vegetarian meal • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/vegemealplan/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/vegemealplan/): Article Originally Submitted 2004 When you choose to follow a Vegetarian LC diet, you have to make sure that you are getting enough “Complete Proteins”. Even if your morality says... - [Low carb foods – “Where can I buy them?” • lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/wheredoiget/](https://lowcarbinthe.uk/blog/wheredoiget/): You can buy low carb foods such as meat, fish, eggs, green veggies, cheese, butter, olive oil, cream, nuts and water in any supermarket in the UK. OK...I am being...