Ha, have been trying to figure it out and it would seem this is our only means of communication on twye! Do people on here use facebook? x

Hi all, this has been a popular feature request, so I'll be looking into some ways to do that. I think integrated chat might be too complicated, and perhaps a little over-the-top, but perhaps email-style messaging and the ability to create groups. Any feedback on this?

@alexressi yes, email style messaging sounds great!

Well much of the oil burns off so I wouldn't add a whole 100 calories, but maybe a percentage. But better to over-estimate in my view, helps with the weight loss :)

@laballs or use low calorie spray :)

yep use flylight spray for stirfrys. for things like cooking wedges or parsnips in oven etc, try putting the veg or potatoes in a freezer bag and just pouring in 1 teaspoon on oilive oil (40cals) then close the bag and it helps to make sure all the veg is coated with oil without using more than u need! its such a useful thing i used to pour like 2 tablespoons on th wedges jsut to make sure all were coated, now 1 teaspoon does it!! massive calorie saving!!

yep use flylight spray for stirfrys. for things like cooking wedges or parsnips in oven etc, try putting the veg or potatoes in a freezer bag and just pouring in 1 teaspoon on oilive oil (40cals) then close the bag and use your fingers on the outside of the bag to rub the oil over them all, it helps to make sure all the veg is coated with oil without using more than u need! its such a useful thing i used to pour like 2 tablespoons on th wedges jsut to make sure all were coated, now 1 teaspoon does it!! massive calorie saving!! reply

Sometimes if the cravings get REALLY bad, I gulp down 2 pints of water (or sugar free orange squash) and it instantly fills up my stomach and I feel a bit bleugh and don't want to eat. Chewing gum is good too :)

I would say that you need to find a new way to manage your stress. changing habits is hard, but if you do some form of exercise when you feel stressed about work, or maybe have a cup of tea instead of eating, slowly you will begin to swith your focus. hope this was helpful<br>xxx

I'd found this info on the web. Hope it helps: <br><br>Sweeteners: <br>Agave nectar - The agave (uh-gah-vay) plant comes from Mexico. Its fleshy leaves cover the pineapple-shaped heart of the plant, which contains a sweet sticky juice called Agave Nectar. Benefits: It has a low glycemic level and is a safe alternative to table sugar. Unlike the crystalline form of fructose, which is refined primarily from corn, agave syrup is fructose in its natural form. This nectar does not contain processing chemicals. Even better, because fructose is sweeter than table sugar, less is needed in your recipes. It can be most useful for people who are diabetic, have insulin resistance (Syndrome X), or are simply watching their carbohydrate intake. <br><br>Fructose A natural low-glycemic sugar that's found in fruit. You can also find it in granulated form at health-food stores. Fructose is sweeter than regular table sugar, so you need less. Concerns: Research indicates that ingesting lots of fructose, especially in processed form (sodas and beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup), can elevate the lipids that increase heart disease. As a result, consume fructose in moderation and in its most natural form (fruit) whenever possible. <br><br>Honey Sweet syrupy fluid made by bees from the nectar collected from flowers and stored in nests or hives as food. It is composed of fructose and glucose. Good types include red clover honey, or orange blossom honey. Benefits: Honey tends to be low-glycemic. You can comfortably use this to sweeten your beverages. <br>Concerns: Both are high-caloric and high-carbohydrate, so use sparingly. <br><br>Stevia FOS Stevia is a very sweet herb from South America that's available in powder and liquid form at health-food stores. Benefits: FOS are fruit oligosaccharide, which are beneficial for and support healthy intestinal bacteria, or flora. Stevia with FOS is a nonnutritive powder found at health-food stores or in the health-food section of your grocery store. <br>Concerns: Stevia is very potent, so use sparingly (A couple sprinkles can be equivalent to a teaspoon of sugar). <br><br>

@Pophal thanks! very useful xx