Surviving in Singapore

[sundaymorningstaple]

There is another alternative if you are interested. I used them in the later part of the diet. They are provita. These were allowed on the S.African programmes and I found a place you can get them here but they are bloody $4/box. It's called the Springbok Bazaar and it's out in Katong http://www.africasiatrading.com/. It's owned by a S.African bloke by the name of Paul Smith. Nice bloke but could use some Cohen's as well. I believe he's got connections with SA Airways so gets his supplies that way. Not sure if he's still open or not. The link works but only to the main page. None of the other links seem to be working. Might try giving them a call to see if they are still live or succumbed to the economic crisis.

[baloo]

Originally Posted by sundaymorningstaple

Whoa! good news that! Did you notice if they had the cracked-pepper ones? The normal ones just remind me of slate tiles for the roof. But I quite like the cracked-pepper and those two, if I remember correctly, were the only two allowed.

I could only find Plain on the shelves. I bought 8 boxes just so I don't run out any time soon.

Agree that Cracked Pepper is the better of the two, but even the normal was way better than anything else allowed.

[firefox]

I haven't seen the cracked pepper ones in ages. But did stock up on the originals when I saw them on the shelf.

[Future Yummy Mummy]

For those in Singapore, what multi-vits do you take and where do you buy them? I have some doctor-mixed ones but the B6 is too high. The consultant said to try them and see, so I tried them starting 2 days ago and am now feeling hungry, so I'll be trying something else.

[fornight]

I take usana.

You can actually get them from ebay singapore at cheaper price. I think sms did that.

usana is a mlm brand, office is at takashimaya. Member price for the set of multi vit/mineral is S$86 per set but the ebay seller (located in singapore and offer free local shipping) is selling it at $80.

Maybe you can buy some chronium (from GNC or Nature Farm) to supplement your existing multi vit/mineral? Chronium helps to counteract with cravings.

[firefox]

I take the Usana ones that the clinic sells. They seem fine.

[Future Yummy Mummy]

Does Chromium reduce cravings or physical hunger pains and nausea? (Although I wonder what the difference is!)

[fornight]

I think Chronium balance blood sugar and reduce cravings.

if you are having hunger pains, then you will need to plan for cracker allowance so that you eat it before the hunger pangs kick in. There must be a routine set in for your body to get used to it.

[curiousgeorge]

Are those vita-wheat one piece = 2 serves? I got some today, although I am still happy with the Jacobs

Also grabbed a pack of the JKhong Guan Wheat Crackers suggested by the clinic.

[curiousgeorge]

By the way, has anyone used the weightwatchers mince from Cold Storage while on the diet...it seems low fat and a hell of a lot cheaper (frozen & thawed) than the fresh steaks.

And the chicken mince for that matter?

[Future Yummy Mummy]

I think it's still a lot fattier than unminced lean beef though. I have been known (when I could find the time) to buy beef from NTUC and mince it myself. Works out about half the price of WW mince at Cold Storage.

I'm in the lucky position of having just got back from Perth, so I brought 3kg of fillet steak back with me.

[sundaymorningstaple]

I bought JD I round steaks from NTUC during the whole programme and that what I still eat. I eat 'em as steaks and I grind 'em up for mince when I want mince. They are very, very lean. Only around 19.80/kg if I remember correctly. Same thing with the chicken mince, I use my chicken breasts and throw them in the grinder as well.

[Future Yummy Mummy]

That's the beef I used to buy too. Couldn't remember the name. I used to go, buy the whole tray, mince and freeze.

[curiousgeorge]

Guess I need to find my nearest NTUC

[fornight]

Originally Posted by sundaymorningstaple

Whoa! good news that! Did you notice if they had the cracked-pepper ones? The normal ones just remind me of slate tiles for the roof. But I quite like the cracked-pepper and those two, if I remember correctly, were the only two allowed.

I bought some Vita-Wheat original just now. Surprisingly, I like it. Yes, it taste a bit like cardboard but I like it. Heehee

[Imfef]

Originally Posted by baloo

I could only find Plain on the shelves. I bought 8 boxes just so I don't run out any time soon.

Agree that Cracked Pepper is the better of the two, but even the normal was way better than anything else allowed.

Agree totally! And I too bought 10 boxes of the plain the other day as they haven't been stocking them for ages.

If anyone sees the cracked pepper, please let us know.

[baloo]

Originally Posted by Imfef

Agree totally! And I too bought 10 boxes of the plain the other day as they haven't been stocking them for ages.

If anyone sees the cracked pepper, please let us know.

Actually, let me know first. Tell Marc 24hours later.

[FlaMie]

Hey, you guys are making this vitawheat sounds wonderfully deli... hhhmmm perhaps I shall try to compete for the available stocks?

[curiousgeorge]

I bought vita-weet the other day, but to be honest I still prefer the Jacob's lo-salt hi-fibre instead. And the Jacobs come in huge tins that last 2 weeks (6 per day)

[Future Yummy Mummy]

I quite like the salidas. Vita Wheat a bit cardboardy for my taste.