I've gone off Briks...

Jaycey

Post-Menopausal Maniac!

• 5 March 2009

• #1

...altho' I was never really 'on' them. I find they don't last long enough, and they leave a funny taste in my mouth for ages afterwards (even the Banana, which is my favourite). I just can't get through them slowly (unlike a bar) and I don't feel at all filled up afterwards. Sorry, Briks! I'll be sticking to the rest of the range from now on.

PS. That lady who lost 24½ stone on CD ONLY ate Chocolate Velvet Briks throughout her whole weight loss (because she didn't like anything else) - I don't think I could have had that willpower!

 

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KD

Gone fishing

• 5 March 2009

• #2

Have to admit that though I loved the choc one, I very rarely had it alone as a meal. Always split it and had half tetra, half black coffee...otherwise it just went too quick

Could make a massive choc/coffee for just half a tetra. Filling too

 

hannahxx

Full Member

• 5 March 2009

• #3

i like the tetra's but find after a few sips its all gone so i tend to stick with the powder shakes and im loving the porrige! feels like an actual meal! x x

 

Jaycey

Post-Menopausal Maniac!

• 5 March 2009

• #4

KD said:

Have to admit that though I loved the choc one, I very rarely had it alone as a meal. Always split it and had half tetra, half black coffee...otherwise it just went too quick

Could make a massive choc/coffee for just half a tetra. Filling too

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I could try that - although even gallons of coffee doesn't seem to get rid of the funny taste! :sigh:

 

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sarah 747

Full Member

• 5 March 2009

• #5

i only like the tetras and thats all i have choc and strawberry and lost just over 3 stone

 

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Maislow

Member

• 5 March 2009

• #6

I love the strawberry tetras & they are great when I'm out

 

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letmeout

Silver Member

• 5 March 2009

• #7

I always have my tetras in strong coffee and luv 'em. Used to have the bars but am not on week 3 yet.

 

Katycakes

Stubborn tortoise

• 6 March 2009

• #8

Like you Jaycey, I hate the tetras... ughhh!!!!!! They just taste weird to me. I had a banana one frozen to see if that was better, but nah... and had the choc one as hot choc, but prefer the sachets. It's a pain not to be able to use them when out & about, but they really don't do it for me.
xxx

 

da-na-na-na

Full Member

• 6 March 2009

• #9

Can someone explain to me what they are as i am really not sure?

 

Madferret

Mad as a Hatter

• 6 March 2009

• #10

Tetras are pre-mixed drinks available from your CDC, as a replacement meal such as a powder sachet - there are only 3 flavours I think though and from my CDC they are more expensive than sachets, so that was a no-no for me..

Hope that helps

 

misscheeky

Gold Member

• 6 March 2009

• #11

I live on the choc ones

 

saraian24

Gold Member

• 6 March 2009

• #12

I like the choc ones but i only get them when i am out for the day, on a road trip etc. I eat porridge exclusively otherwise.

 

goolian

Fab & Fit For Florida

• 6 March 2009

• #13

i feel a little left out i have never had a tetra

 

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arch96

Member

• 6 March 2009

• #14

Ive had few tetra's,I put 1 in the freezer & forget about it for 2 days,lol it took me ages to gnaw at it.The next 1 I froze was lovely like a semi melted ice cream,yum

 

goolian

Fab & Fit For Florida

• 6 March 2009

• #15

i think i may need to ask for tetras next time... i think i will make a mousse this afternoon, i love the mousse mmmmmm

 

simplylucy

Full Member

• 6 March 2009

• #16

I can't stand the tetras, they taste like chemicals to me! I've tried all 3 flavours and urged my way though the chocolate one!

Good job we're all different hey!

 

Stargirl

Full Member

• 6 March 2009

• #17

Ive never tried the tetras either.

Although im not working at the minute so its handier for me to make shakes or soups, but might have to try them when i start working again(soon i hope! lol).

 

k8te

Full Member

• 6 March 2009

• #18

I depend on the chocolate ones for at work, as i dont want anyone knowing just yet, i have them one my night shifts, but 11 hours on one little carton i do feel very deprived, when there is food every where and 6am is toast & tea time! But i resist and think in a few months i can join them again x

 

crazylilblondie

Pizza addict

• 6 March 2009

• #19

The tetras are just too small for me, one big slurp of a straw and they are gone. Ive tried opening them up and adding water but then they taste funny. No more for me!

 

Jaycey

Post-Menopausal Maniac!

• 7 March 2009

• #20

Don't try this at home! :-/

crazylilblondie said:

The tetras are just too small for me, one big slurp of a straw and they are gone. Ive tried opening them up and adding water but then they taste funny. No more for me!

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Just the same as me!

I just tried something with my remaining Tetra - and it's NOT to be recommended! I tried to make a giant mousse by making the liquid quantity up to 300ml with water and then using two scoops of mix-a-mousse. It was WEIRD! To start with, the mousse turned into a kind of stretchy glue and wrapped itself around my mixing fork. Then when I sorted that out, I blended it all well and put it in the fridge. It kind of separated out into two halves, a sort of grainy jelly at the bottom and a very smooth foamy cream at the top (none of which was sweet enough because I'd topped up the liquid). Some people might like the creamy effect but the jelly bit is very odd. Don't think I'll be doing this again, lol!