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Old 19-02-2008, 20:09
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I adore chips especially the chip shop variety but feel that if I scoff them whilst on my diet I will fall off the diet wagon

What do other dieting folks do?
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Old 19-02-2008, 20:14
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I follow weightwatchers so as long as I count them into my daily allowance I can have a bag of chips - they're just under half my allowance so you can imagine I have to starve for the rest of the day which isn't ideal.

So in a nutshell, as long as you watch what else you eat for the rest of the day, go ahead and have some.
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Old 19-02-2008, 20:30
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I adore chips especially the chip shop variety but feel that if I scoff them whilst on my diet I will fall off the diet wagon

What do other dieting folks do?
even though you love chip shop chips best you could always follow an old (ish) weight watchers recipe by thinly chipping a couple of potatoes, spraying them with WW (or any) cooking oil and bunging them in the oven.
v e r y tasty I can assure you!

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Old 19-02-2008, 20:32
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Make your own chips and crisps in the oven. Very tasty and healthy for you as you can drain the excess fat off.
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Old 19-02-2008, 21:29
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weightwatchers do oven chips and they are really nice
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Old 19-02-2008, 21:42
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yep the weight watchers chips are lovely, and only 2 points a portion, 4 points worth is quite alot.
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Old 19-02-2008, 22:56
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Can't you just have chips from the chippy once a week.
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Old 19-02-2008, 23:04
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Absolutely, a portion once a week will do no harm, otherwise, do oven chips and have a small amount. I have them every week, am 5'6'' and only weigh 8 stone 9lbs, so no excess there. I love my food but I always eat in moderation, which I think is the answer to everything. Then I have the calories left for a glass of beer at lunch and a couple of glasses of vino at supper!!!
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Old 19-02-2008, 23:18
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I adore chips especially the chip shop variety but feel that if I scoff them whilst on my diet I will fall off the diet wagon

What do other dieting folks do?
As has been said, provided you're not talking about having a bag of them every day, but you're only having them once a week for a little treat, you'll be fine.
Any diet where you can't have the occasional treat is doooooooooomed to failure.

Another thought - our local chippy does small bags of chips, too, so if yours does or they have a kiddy-sized portion, that would be even better for salving your conscience, while enjoying some lovely chips. Though if you're only having them as an occasional treat, you shouldn't even feel guilty about it.
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Old 19-02-2008, 23:23
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boil potoates for 5 mins and slice them into 1/4 inch slices. spray with fry light and back in the oven for about 30 - 40 mins
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Old 19-02-2008, 23:54
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Simple rule to follow is everything in moderation.
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Old 20-02-2008, 09:17
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There are plenty of low fat variety oven chips out there! The trick is to have a small-ish portion and make sure the rest fo the meal is pretty healthy (IE grilled chicken breast and a big salad to go with said chips!!)
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Old 20-02-2008, 10:41
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Simple rule to follow is everything in moderation.
That's a silly rule. Saturated and hydrogenated fats are never, ever good for you, so why eat them in moderation.

End of the day, there is no such thing in a diet that works. Because when you "finish" your diet you'll go back to eating what made you overweight in the first place.

Get your food habits sorted out now and for the rest of your life and exercise. Forget all diets. Weightwatchers and other such organisations, as all businesses, exist for one reason and one reason only - to make money.
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Old 20-02-2008, 12:10
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I read in the Guardian that adding vinegar to chips makes them a tad easier to digest. Not sure if that's true, but you've got nothing to lose, and everything to gain. Er, poor choice of words there.

http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/...615993,00.html
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Old 20-02-2008, 17:01
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Get your food habits sorted out now and for the rest of your life and exercise. Forget all diets. Weightwatchers and other such organisations, as all businesses, exist for one reason and one reason only - to make money.
I agree their primary reason to be in business is to make money but they do actually teach you how to eat properly - the intention is supposed to be that once you reach your goal weight you go onto maintenance which means you eat ever so slightly more (to prevent further weightloss, which is also unhealthy) but don't go back to your old ways of munching really bad food, so it becomes a way of life instead of a diet.
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Old 20-02-2008, 17:19
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The chips would be a bad thing if they were a spur of the moment splurge, as then you might think 'blown it now, may as well eat ten easter eggs too'. But if you planned you were going to have a small portion for tea this Friday with a side of salad, and have a light-ish lunch, that could work.

I like making my own chips or wedges using a potato and come olive oil, but nothing quite beats chip shop chips

Personally I don't believe in 'diets', but healthy eating plans. If you burn off more calories than you consume then you will lose weight, fact. If you can't stick to a diet/healthy eating plan forever, then you will put the weight back on. Presuming that you can't live without chips forever, you just need to find a way to accomodate them into your healthy eating plan.
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Old 20-02-2008, 19:24
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Its best to have chunky chips rather skinny chips as chunky chips absorb less fat.
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Old 21-02-2008, 03:32
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That's a silly rule. Saturated and hydrogenated fats are never, ever good for you, so why eat them in moderation.
Duh! Cause they're tasty and good luck avoiding Saturated fats.
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Old 23-02-2008, 19:56
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syn free chips from slimming world are gorgeous.

Serves: 4 (if you're feeling generous!)

You need

2lb/908g medium sized Maris Piper potatoes
Fry Light spray
Crushed sea salt and malt vinegar [optional

1. Preheat the oven to 240°C/475°F/Gas 9. Peel the potatoes using a potato peeler and remove any blemishes or 'eyes'. Slice lengthwise into approx ½in/1cm thick rectangular chips.

2. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the chips and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and leave aside for 10 minutes to dry.

3. Return the chips to the dry saucepan, cover with a lid and shake to 'rough up' the edges of the chips - this roughness is important to the texture of the chips.

4. Spray a metal baking tray with Fry Light. Transfer the chips to the tray, spray lightly with Fry Light and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides. Drain them on absorbent kitchen paper and serve with salt and vinegar.

Nutrition information (per 8oz/227g cooked)

Slimming World chips
Fat: 0.9g Cals: 170

Chip-shop chips
Fat: 28.1g Cals: 545

i prefer them to chip shop chips.
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Old 24-02-2008, 09:26
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Weightwatchers and other such organisations, as all businesses, exist for one reason and one reason only - to make money.
Yes they do but I think they can be a good thing too. I lost over 4 stone with Scottish Slimmers

I loved going I made loads of new friends, learnt about healthy eating and got lots of recipes etc. It was more like a big family and everyone was so supportive

They used to have raflles and prizes etc which made things a bit more light hearted as well. I have kept the weight off btw
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Old 24-02-2008, 11:47
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i just chop up a potato sray them with frylight and bake in the oven for half an hour... they are just the same as oven chips but with hardly and fat!
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Old 24-02-2008, 14:36
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syn free chips from slimming world are gorgeous.

Serves: 4 (if you're feeling generous!)

You need

2lb/908g medium sized Maris Piper potatoes
Fry Light spray
Crushed sea salt and malt vinegar [optional

1. Preheat the oven to 240°C/475°F/Gas 9. Peel the potatoes using a potato peeler and remove any blemishes or 'eyes'. Slice lengthwise into approx ½in/1cm thick rectangular chips.

2. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the chips and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and leave aside for 10 minutes to dry.

3. Return the chips to the dry saucepan, cover with a lid and shake to 'rough up' the edges of the chips - this roughness is important to the texture of the chips.

4. Spray a metal baking tray with Fry Light. Transfer the chips to the tray, spray lightly with Fry Light and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides. Drain them on absorbent kitchen paper and serve with salt and vinegar.

Nutrition information (per 8oz/227g cooked)

Slimming World chips
Fat: 0.9g Cals: 170

Chip-shop chips
Fat: 28.1g Cals: 545

i prefer them to chip shop chips.


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