Hi Mairead, I've just finished dinner, a pound of spinach and half a chicken. I don't eat the skijn of the chicken or the fat - we have 4 dogs that are very happy with that <g< - but I add some oil to make the taste better.

Some doctors do make your blood boil, don't they? But good for you that you take it in your own hands now. I know what you mean about healthy middle years. I am 53, just had my 1st grandchild, and just want to go back to being me again!

The soy flour is a good idea for you, it will also help you a lot with future menopausal problems!

Had a crazy week, work wise and will also have to work in the weekend, so won;t be able to write a lot, but I'll be reading here and definitley will answer when you write!!

Let me know how the pancakes are!! and, btw, did you buy the new atkins book? Just curious to know when the latest was published!

cheers
Willeke