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Dutch, your losses are AMAZING.. I'm so so SO impressed! and v true about the WW thing

Thank you guys!! It is good, I'm just being impatient!! .. silly moo

3lb off!! .. I should be pleased!! - but, I would by lying if I didn't say I wasn't a little disapointed.. I was hoping for a couple more than that.. but hey ho.. a stone in 2 weeks. not bad

Hey Cilla.. well I think that's a fab loss.. it's my weigh in tomorrow and I hope I do as well!! .. maybe we can match each other pound for pound every week!!

Hello everyone! Hope you feel better soon Caress!!.. Good luck at the docs, I have athsma too so I know how yucky it can be to get a chesty cold! So lots of rest!! Well, it's my Brothers (yes brothers) 3rd birthday today so I'm taking my daughter to meet him at soft play and I'm going to race...

Wowweeeeee.. that's brilliant!!!

fantastic!!!! nearly a stone in a weeek!!

Mellie.. thats brill.. 18lbs that's an AMAZING

Yay.. well done lollypop you've done amazingly well.. . I can't wait till I'm where you are.. I'm a 26 year old mum so I know exactly what you mean about being a healthy weight and not wearing skirty belts!!

Hi Cilla!! I'm here.. I'm just about to take the toddler and doggy on a walk.. The sun in shining here in Yorkshire so we're going to make the most of it before it gets dark! Hey, we have matching First week weigh in's!! well done us, aren't we doing well!!

Mine is 11 so that makes 53

Hi Ruth! Good luck with CD, it's a great diet and it really works.. and fast!! I'm not losing weight for fertility treatment, but I've been ttc for 2 years now and I think being overweight is a major factor - So that's a big reason for me embarking on this CD adventure again (I've done it...

Good luck squishy.... xxxxxxxxxx

Week 2 and 11lbs down.. :talk017: Woohoooo... now I'm looking forward to the next few weeks losses.. Whilst I'm feeling well and (hmm, happy isn't the right word) content, right now :)on the diet.. Once my jeans are loose and I can see some weight loss myself, the diet changes from being...

Thank you!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait for next week now!

and I've lost 11lbs!! (could be a bit more as my starting weight was on my scales, and I was weighed tonight by my CDC so there could be a slight difference.. ) .. but I'm going by my CDC's scales from now on...

Nope, he died at home.. Though saying that, there is a oddly large number of folks drowning in the Rivers in York :(

Day 7 Yesterday Evie and I went to Scarborough to see 'Seaside Jack'! my grandad, who is nearly 90 and totally bonkers, but in a very special way. We take the trip at least once a week now that he's so frail and also Evie loves the opportunity to have an hour on the sea front.. (and the big kid...

EEEeek ... I honestly have no idea what the correct amount of water is, I know I drink between 4 and 6 litres a day and am fine on it. something a little scary.. I live in York and a couple of weeks ago a man died from drinking too much water (my OH reminds me of this daily when he see's me...

Carly .. I know how you feel, I've never liked milk shakes.. so it was hard to adjust.. But I think it's normal to feel a bit down, and rubbish on day 2.. I'm on day 6 now and all those feelings have gone and I actually look forward to my shakes.. the tetras are lovely.. maybe ask your cdc to...

Chucki, Don't worry!! you're doing realy well, a slice of ham and a bit of cottage cheese won't knock you out of ketosis I shouldn't think.. ssing is realy hard at first and you're doing great.. (the first time I did cd last year, after the first week I scoffed fried chicken, chips and a...

Morning Saffron!! and evryone else! I'm onto day 6 and feeling good! I managed 6 litres of water yesterday.. but doubt I'll manage as much today as I'm out visiting my Grandad who is at least 10254 years old - but he needs lookin after and cheering up.. Have a good day everyone!!

Well done chuckie!!!!

Never wish your life away... But I am!! I'm on day 5 and I can't but think 'I wish it was 4 weeks down the line' 'I wish it was summer and all the weight had come off' or 'I wish it was Thursday and I can get weighed'! Every 2nd thought is diet diet diet.. :o how long until it just is what...

Day 5 Fewwww.. thank goodness I'm here on day 5 and through the worst of the physical upheaval of starting CD. Day 3 was a complete nightmare of mood swings and temper tantrums.. (from me, not my 2 year old) I was exactly the same last year when I stared CD so convinced myself I could deal...

Brilliiiiant!! xx

Best of luck.. xxxxxxxxx

Perhaps it's to do with building muscle? it weighs more than fat.. although I don't know if it's possible to build muscle with so few calories.. but that would be my only explanation for slower losses.. Last time I did CD I went on my excersise bike most nites.. did up to 100 k a week and my...

Good Luck Emm.. can't wait to hear how much you've lost!

Keep the faith .. wow, quoting lyrics from my favourite band now too.. Lyn.. we're gonna be good pals I can tell!! Sorry to hear you've got pcos.. I dont' have it myself but I've been ttc for quite some time now so know about it from other ladies in the same boat and know what a drag it can...

Oh yes, very proud.. he's been a singer songwriter for years and he's just starting to break into the 'big' market

AMAZING pictures.. you look wonderful.. you inspiring lady you!!

I'm not sure what we're doing yet, my OH got a mug for me to drink my shakes out of.. it says' 'Yummy Mummy' .. I will be soon I hope!! Happy Mothers day!!

Hiya I restarted on Friday after losing 5 stone on CD last year and piling it all back on! So I'm in the same boat as you.. I'm not sure if the rate of weightloss will change from last time, I guess we'll find out in the coming weeks!! One thing doing it 2nd time round is you're more...

Did you hear Dan Webster sing Catch the Wind?? That was my big brother!!! :D:D:D:D

Hi Gem I'm on day 2 aswell.. it's horrid isnt it?! I've got the headache too.. but a good nights sleep should sort us out I hope! Good luck chick..

I must say today hasn't been easy! I remember from the last time I ss'ed that the first few days are hard but goooodness, this headache.. the trips to the loo.. the rumbly tummy.. Come on Ketosis.. I neeeeeed you..

I use the number 7 day and night cream and the serum.. it's great!

Yay, well done you!! xx

Hi Lyn Just wanted to wish you loads of luck on your dieting journey.. I have a feeling I will be popping to check in on you and your diary quite often.. I Loveeeee that photo of David Boreanez

Hi Midsgirl! I started cd yesterday - and this is my 2nd time doing the diet and I found the first time was really tough for the first week, then it got easier and easier. This time, I'm on Day 2 and I feel so much better than I did last time because I've accepted that the first few days are...

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Day 2 Well onto day 2 of this crazy diet and so far I'm feeling ok. I had a few wobbles, and light headed moments whilst out shopping yesterday, but they soon passed! I've also had to stop myself from eating my daughters left overs, not because I was hungry and wanted them, but my hand...

Thanks Lyn.. It's so much easier looking at smaller numbers isn't it! .. Oh, and why do you have a picture of my boyfriend on your info lol ... :eek::D:D:D:D:D

Hello everyone! Well 13 months since I last started CD, I'm back after regaining all the weight (give or take a lb or 2) :wave_cry::wave_cry::wave_cry::wave_cry: It's so frustrating starting again from scratch, but at the same time I'm realy pleased I'm in the 'Zone' where I know I can do...

Good luck!!! I'm starting again today too.. :wave_cry:

Thank you! :D:D:D

Well, I'm back after just over a year.. I ss'd for 4 months and lost 5 stone.. I've piled it all back on!! so I'm back at square 1 and starting again on CD today. I met my new councilor yesterday and she is LOVELY, I'm so pleased I e-mailed her. So far today, I've had a vanilla shake and got...

Good luck Emmm.... It will be my 'proper' first day on Friday, but since yesterday I've cut out all carbs and started on the gallons of water!!

Hiya Emm.. I've just noticed that we've a similar amount of weight to lose! :wave_cry: I've also got a 2 yr old so I'm right there with you coping with the terrible 2s :eek:.. So if you want a buddy.. I'm your Gal! Lizzie x

Yay, enjoy your new home.. sounds lovely!

You look wonderful, well done!!

Awww.. when your used to having a dog around it's so hard living without one!! (also the extra walkies are good for the diet!) Lots of cute doggy piccys :) This is Ollie.. sadly chasing his tail in heaven now.. ahhhh

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hmm.. I think you could be right, it's just the body ajusting to food I guess - also, everything repeats on me! I've never had that before!! oh the joys of ssing.. It was DREADFUL sonya, honestly I had to sit very still most of the day - but I deserved it!! hehe :whoopass: Just thought...

Weigh in Well.. the good news is.. um, my clothes still fit! the bad news is I've put on 4lbs! I'm actually quite pleased it wasn't more :rolleyes: So the Birthday dinner happened on Thursday. We went to La Tasca and I was realy disapointed actually, it was £25 per head and we were all...

I'll expect a cheesy grin photo in 4lbs time then!! Thank you for everyones lovely comments.. :o (so embarresed at posing still)

How utterly fantastic.. I think I'm going to have to pinch one and put it on as my wall paper!!

66lbs down.. I'm afraid the grin seems to be rather cheesy! and thats BEFORE wine.. :o

Oooooh yeah, I like the idea of a cycling challenge Sallies!

Fantastic idea! why don't you start saving now - say, if it's a Friday night and you would usualy have a chinese or whatever, stick the money in a jar.. Then buy a new bike! :D

Weigh IN!! :D I'm shocked at this because I've become a little bit of a 'picker' but I've lost 6lbs this week!! So I'm now under 200lbs!! yay, I'm so pleased. :) I'm now the proud owner of a pair of per una size 16 jeans that fit perfectly!! I'm also the proud owner of a size 14 dorethy...

Hiya I started cycling on my excerise bike the same time I started CD, I started at maybe 2 -5 km at a time and gradually built it up, I started to feel a little rough and cut down and then built up again. I'm now 90 odd days ssing and I jump on the bike most nights and do between 10 - 40k's...

It's a nightmare!! Although it's lovely watching your clothes get baggy, the practicalities of buying new clothes that will only last for a short amount of time is expensive!! I've bought a pair of jeans off ebay for £1, only Asda ones but they're ok - I think that unless you have money to...

Thank you Sonkie and Jane for your replies.. I must admit Sonkie I had considered taking her and not telling him, but I don't think I could've looked him in the eye again! And she is fine thank you.. back to her usualy bouncy happy self. Jane you are wonderful as ever, OH read through your...

wannabeslim.. ( I still want your hair doo) well done you for starting over.. I'm so impressed by your pics your sooo helping and inspiring me! ... thank youuuu!!. .

An argument with Oh tonight.. I don;t seem to do anything but battle with folks.. and meself.. the not eating thing is ever a struggle.. (still ssing) My OH was brought up organically, no telly, no doctors etc etc.. he's a very healthy chap and still sticks with the no doctors thingy.. but...

Good luck.. weekends are so hard!!! (I'm a weekend wobbler)

Ooo what a lovely idea!!

Thanks Jane for your wise words! it doesn't sound daft and if my head was in charge I would do that! I've been back on track now for 2 days and already starting to feel a bit of the old ssing confidence creeping back. I'm quite nervous about my weigh in tomorrow.. :rolleyes: What if I've put...

Hiya, how's 'day1' going?!?!? We all ssing like troopers?!

Oh heck After 2 days of ssing realy well I had a HUGE shouting match with my brother (GRRRRRRRRRRRR) and sucombed to the red wine. Which then led to a few nibblies. I am extreemly angry with my brother, and have been for the past few weeks and a combination of TOTM and the final straw of...

I'd love to join you.. I feel like a weeble at the moment

I can officialy say that, it didn't work AND I don't like chocolate cambridge bars. :eek: :jelous: Welll.. I can't even remember what diet week I'm on!! I think it's 11 or 12 but I can't be sure. No weigh in this week as CDC is away. I'm glad though because I've been eating again...

Wow you look fantastic!! I'm also a huge fan of the hair style!! I can see in weeks to come us miniminers are all going to get the same one and it will be affectionatly refered to as the 'wannabeslim' look.. Hmm.. I'm almost tempted to print of your picture and march down to my...

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Weekly weigh in Back in Ketosis.. Shhhh don't laugh.. but I even tested for ketones in the middle of the night. . . I don't know why, just suddenly had the urge.. got caught out by OH though.. snuck back into bed and old hawk ears had heard me unscrewing the lid. hehe :o Well 4lbs of this...

Yes I agree, it's all fear of repercusions I think. We didn't inform the police but it was something OH was considering. My Dad is actually looking into legal proceedings at the moment, it's all been swept out of my hands really and I'm happy with that to be honest. I don't think I could cope...

I've given H a much appreciated pat on the back from you, he very much deserved it too. The landlord has not been in touch as yet, it's an awkward situation really, made worse by the fact that when OH went to retrieve the weed killer bottles off him to give to the Doctor at the hospital, the...

Back on track What an eventful couple of weeks it has been! Theres been days when I have eaten nothing at all (not even packs) and days that I have eaten anything I have felt like.... back to the begining... Well last Friday I was on track, ssing 100% and looking forward to my weigh in. Then...

Thank you for the kind words.. I do feel better after letting out some emotions, I must've been holding on to them too long in the hosp. will try not to eat. the diet just doesn't seem important at the moment, although i know me, and it will tomorrow and I'll be so cross with myself for...

Hi guys.. I've fallen of the SSing wagon! and I'm truly shocked at how weak my resolve is at the moment. I'd decided that I would allow myself 1 'meal off' - and I did last Sunday, My family and I had a lovely meal at my favourite chinese, (although I found I could only eat a very small...

I too am missing the cranberry bars, I have but 1/2 left.. oh well .. I guess I can wait 2 weeks *sniff*

Hello, I'm having a bit of a dilema regarding a customer disputing the price of a job.. Here's a bit of background! .. My partner and I run a Joinery Buisness, he's the joiner and I do the paper work etc. He went to see a couple a few weeks ago and agreed to take on a job of...

Could've been the weather! I didnt think of that, Ketosis and cold don't go hand in hand.. particularly I as don't own a coat at the moment :o I hope so!! Oh my god yes, I think I am scared that I am going to succeed, blimey. I don't know what to say about that. Maybe thats part of...

I'm back.... :o Well after a comical weigh in this morning with my CDC I decided to pop on and share some thoughts. I have been lurking on Minimins for a couple of weeks, I also have opened up a page ready to post but no words came out! I don't know why I've been feeling in such a non...

WeEklY WeIgH IN!!!! YAY! And Inch loss too!! Another 6lbs off!! Hurrah!! Inch loss overall: 20!! Ahhh I'm so happy!! The broken zip jeans are now getting rather baggy, totally amazed as they wouldn't even pull up over my thighs just after xmas :o I've decided to opt for 4 bars a...

I've stocked up on shakespear, oscar wilde etc, will perhaps stir fry for lunch

100lbs!!! gobsmackingly amazing!! congrats Kath - thats just so fantastic

Oh my god what have I done!! it's copy and pasting gone mad!! OOOPS

Quote: Originally Posted by Roosters Its absolute rubbish isn't it! MUST TRY HARDER!! :) :p :eek: :D Roosters I declare that that comment above is just thinly disguised smugness! Quote: Originally Posted by Roosters Evie's full of cold, She's much better now though. :) glad she's getting...

Week 6 Minimins I miss you!!! I honestly don't know where the time goes! Well, the past couple of days I've only had time for brief visits to the land of weigt loss - Evie's full of cold, so is very clingy, which is awful for her, but I'm secretly loving mummying her - when she's on top form...

Its absolute rubbish isn't it! MUST TRY HARDER!! :) :p :eek: :D

Well in that case, I'll have 3 a day from now on :) You are right of course, I snuck on the scales at my mums house yesterday, they seem in tune with the CDC's scales so I'm pretty confident in saying that I have lost another 4 lbs since weigh in. Yay!! Thank you for the primrose, so...

Thank you so much for your responces to this.. very kind!! Dizzy - Your 'ramble' was of great help and I thank you for it! I think that your absolutly right ofcourse, and I do need to cut down the excersise. If it came to a choice between CD and excersise then CD would win every time! I...

Oh no, I just wrote a really long reply and it's disapeared!! the jist was thank you sooo much for advice, I will elaborate later, but I have to go out now!!

Hello miniminers :) I've just got a couple of questions I would love some opinions/advice from.. (I would ask my cdc, but she sort of rushes in a rushes straight back out again when she visits so I haven't had chance:o ) Firstly, when I started my diet (CD) I started excersing straight...

Week 5 weigh in Well the news is not so good this week, although I have been preparing myself for a 'low' loss week I didn't realise how disheartening it can be. :confused: I've been drinking around 6 or 7 litres of water a day and this week have clocked around 60 miles on the excersise bike...

aw they look lovely!! and they make Omlette ingreidients, what more could you want from a pet. Yes, what a lovely idea! I'm going to have to start with whatever I can grow in a pot, I'm going to venture out today and find some large ones. Butter nu squash's from Brazil ?!?! my goodness...

I spoke to soon... Huge carby cravings this afternoon!! I was day dreaming about the chicken dinner .. I rsisted however, put Baby to bed and hen cycled 12 miles on excersise bike at 18 - 19 mph.. Far too much realy, I nearly fell out the bath!! :o So, not long unill the weekly weigh in...

Yes!! I always have mine hot.. I have Vanilla with either a teaspoon of coffee or a pinch of cinomin, I also have hot 'chocolate' and mint chocolate.. yummy

. Aww thanks for the kind offer Jane, but I'm just about squeezing into 18's now. Fantastic Idea, I'm going to get in touch with them on Monday, maybe even the local paper too! i can't even remember her name!! 5.Here's a chicken to cheer you up.She's a cream-legbar is called Echo (ask...

Zippiefarkle Juice!!

Its terrible isn't it!! I was watching telly with my coat on yesterday!! we're into march now so summers on it's way!

Oh pooobear!! you've done brilliantly this week!! all that tempting food and resisting it is great! I know its SOOOOOooo frustrating when the scales don't move but you will WILL have lost fat and thats the main thing. A very scientisty type friend of mine was explaining to me that when you go...

MoneySavingExpert: Consumer Revenge - Credit Cards, Shopping, Bank Charges, Cheap Flights and more have some good letter templates too! Generaly as soon as I get a £30 charge I write them a letter and ask for it back and so far always get it.

I'm speechless

Oh the evil world of city councils Hmmm.. tempting but I don't think OH would forgive me if I gave/swapped child without any money changing hands :D RIGHT! Time for a rant Bloooooooody council are taking OH and I to court over non payment of council tax!! rewinding a little, we couldn't...

Good luck Achelois! Don't worry about not managing the water today, before you know it you'll be glugging down 4 litres a day at least, without even a second thought! Try warming your water up a bit.. water straight from fridge or tap always gives me 'brain feeze'. Roooosters xx

Here's another 6 = 1178

Ahhh.. that made me smile! Cheers John!

Day 30 Firstly I would like to know if anyone would like to buy a 14 and a 1/2 month old - particularly good for keeping fit, does require owner to have eyes in back of head! :eek: firstly i must explain why I haven't posted in a couple of days, 2 reasons,firstly, my OH has discovered...

Wow thats amazing!! I bet your little man will love it...

WeEklY WeIgH IN!!!! YAY! Another 6lbs off.. that brings total loss to 29lbs so I've kicked the 2 stone mark, I'm over a quarter of the way there. Bring on week 5!:)

Rollerskating what a fantasti idea!! I'll have to give it a go while I've still got lots of padding on the backside! I LOVE dancing round the living room.. it's good for everthing! heart soul and waistline!

Wide awake! Well I'm back on form today, wide awake at 6am - service resumes as normal!! (well as normal as it gets :) ) I had a fantastic dream last night about Bon Jovi - my favourite band, and I've found their myspace page and added them as a friend!! I am SOOooo sad, perhaps far too bored...

WOw Kath, I've just read your diary from start to finish! you're incredible!! 7 stones in such a short time is unbelievably amazing!! your an inspiration!

Tiredy sleepy lady What a fantastic idea! 'wellie -go - round' I have a friend (the lady who does CD with me) whose daughter will wear nothing BUT wellies, was rather problematic when said friend got married, I beleive it took weeks to find a pair of white wellies. YES! Saturday :)...

hello ladies!! I'm very much liking the idea of your double diary, can't wait to read more of it as it grows! Just to say if anyone has negative things to say about something your doing for yourself that in many many ways is So SO positive it's pure rudeness, and pehaps a pinch of jelousy...

Actually the choice was the cheapest will do!! so Pink wellies it was, I'm sure she would've prefered the multi coloured character ones but at the rate her feet grow we try to spend as little as possible. (£60 worth of clarks shoes since December:eek: :eek: ) How sweet a little girly girl...

Hiya Congrats on starting Cambridge Diet! it really is an amazing diet and well worth sticking to! Most people find the first few days the hardest, but hang on in there - I'm just starting my 4th week and I promise it gets easier! Oooo I like your personal shopper Idea !!

Oh yes, we have lots more planned - we've got English Heritage membership which needs taking advantage of! Hope you have a fantstic day out Vicky - enjoy your half term :) janeRoosters ,sounds like a great day out. Have you started planning your next one yet? My day was all taken up...

Here she is, Baby Rooster with wellies and without!

And a good day was had by all Thank you Jane, :) We had a marvelous day out, I can tell by how exhausted I am!! I'm toying with the idea of going for a spin the exercise bike as I haven't bothered for the past few days :eek:. hmmmm Ahh today began in a rather unusual fashion. OH and I...

Saturday nights alright alright ALRIGHT Hello dearest darling diary, this evenig finds me in a rather splendiferous mood :) It's been a rather hectic day in the Rooster camp, visitors piling in then piling out to make room for some more. Evie totally exhausted with the efforts of showing...

Hi Angela I've been on a vlcd (started Lighter life, now on cambridge) nearly 3 weeks ago and I've lost 23lbs and feeling great! (got a long way to go though) SO my advice would be when you've chosen your diet, get ready, and get started. You'll here a lot on here that the first week is the...

How fantastic!! well done you.. and it's great to hear from someone who as a few weeks in front and doing so welll - you ARE an inspiration!

hiya Baby Have you tried Freecycle? if you look on the website and find your local forum you may find someone who is giving weighing scales away for free! it's always worth a try and will make AAM week mucheasier next time. www.freecycle.co.uk

Weigh In day (sort of) I say sort of because technically I first weighed in on a Monday but as CDC councilors scales are far better than mine, I'm changing my weigh in day to Saturdays :) So I'm 6lb down which takes me to 23lbs off. :) Sadly not the 8 stones as I predicted. I've decided...

Day 19 (I think) I'm taking it as a good sign that I can't even remember what diet day I am on.. it's all strategically written down in my diary (appointment day to day diary not dearest computer fed minimin diary). perhaps obsessively so, both counting the days up, then counting the days down...

Hi Christine!! Best of luck on your weight loss journey! look forward to see how you get on

Well, you know what they say, if it's not one thing.. it's your brother. It's undeniably one of the most frustrating things when you can see the potential in someone you love and for whatever reason they're not using it! even if it's something as simple as trying to sustain themselves. I always...

Yup, cornflour - I'd put it in at the end though, mix it with a little water so it goes runny then stir it in while the heats on, keep stirring though or it could go lumpy.. keeping the heat low will help too.

Ahh my bro, he has struggled - in a lot of ways much more than I have, he has an on going battle with depression, a weight issue which he has recently tackled and is now super trim and fit (he runs about 40 miles a week). He is chief cook and bottle washer for my mum at the moment they live...

Yep, your most definatly shrinking!! well done!

Sorry, I forgot to add - Is sparkling water ok? should it be restricted to a certain amount? My oh is forever telling me drinking carbonated drinks strip calcium from the body, I have no idea how much truth (if any) there is in that. Though I've just found sparkling water is a nice...

:) I know what you mean, I've been trying to decide if we should just go for it no matter what weight I am and then concentrate on losing weight after baby is born, however, the thought that a may pile on another 4 stone on top of what I already am isn' a jolly one so I think the best course...

Hello one and all I was just wondering how the amount of water you drink can affect the amount of weight you lose? I'm one of these people that needs to know the in and outs of everything, (I don't mean water goes in.. weeee all know what comes out) As far as I am aware, the large volume of...

I think I'm over the worst of it now! :) I managed to resist the urge to chew, unfortuantly I couldn't face the thought of drinking (soup/shake)wise so I only managed 1 1/2 packs yesterday! :o. And sadly not p, it's for the best really because now I'm on the CD journey I don't realy want to get...

Yup men, particularly the ones that don't 'do' valentines day!! grr Well.. after my flippant remark about the diet becoming intrinsic.. I admit I'm a fool.. I was wrong, more wrong than I could've possible realised!! I hadn't tried SS'ing whilst TOTMing!! Oh my dear lord - the urge to eat is...

I'm so sorry to hear your Dads not well, big hugs xx

Hi Kiran Have you tried heating the water up a bit, I find drawing the tap water then adding a bit of boiled water from the kettle.. Or filling a big bottle and just sitting it on the radiator until up to temp.. it's much easier to drink when it's not freezing cold!

'In mattress' ahh - you make me laugh!! :) sounds wonderful, curled up in mattress reading every ones wonderful diaries! I trust you have a laptop then?? I'm stuck in the corner of my lounge on an old fashioned stool - needless to say my bum gets sorer by the day the amount of time I'm sitting...

Just the same, totally wiped out! oh just got home and took Evie off me so I can relax :) ( I even threw the domestic goddess thing right out the window and took her for her tea at Asda cafe ((just earl gray for me)) I must confess I did think *pregnant*, I am a few days late but 2 tests confirm...

H Jenna, if you go to 'User cp' and then go to 'edit signature' if you cut and plaste your ticker info there and then save it should come up on every message

oh wow Mags thats fantastic!! I know exactly what you mean!! YAY good on you - just think soon they'll be hanging off you

Ahhh.. getting going was hard this morning! Hello diary After days and days of sleeping well, and going to bed early and feeling full of energy Ive finally slumped!! :confused: I Slept soundly, only woke once for a quick check on small person who was also sleeping soundly, but come 6 o...

OH has just popped my domestic goddess bubble! the lovingly made 5 spice chile was on the hob reheating - DD's kiddie pizza was warming in the oven and my spicey tom soup was ready to serve.. but no oh .. hmm.. a phone call later revealed he was in fact working until 6pm, (ARGHHGHGHGHGHHGggg)...

Hi Roch I think the best thing to do is just keep an eye on her like the vet says - I don't think she could've injested enough to cause and problems, and believe me, if the vets had been worried they would have asked you to bring your puppy in straight away! also, if it happened at 8am she...

Hello week 3 My Joy and love of cooking has returned!! Hurrah!! yesterday I lovingly made a shepherds pie, a roast chicken dinner, a Chile, a lasagna!! :) oh ketosis, my dear dear friend! the wonderful aromas were just that, wonderful yet I didn't feel any need to eat/test/taste any of it...

:D :D :D Yup, my virtual diet didn't work out so I'm trying it for real this time!! Some dodgy dealings on ebays means you can buy lighter life products online. Much more expensive than the conventional way ( I was too scared to go to the meetings ((heavens knows why)) :o My CDC seems...

Yes music, wonderful idea, and come to think of it there are occasions when songs come on the radio that takes you on a magical memory tour of something lovely. (must be the old sensory memory thing again). We must endeavor to include more music into our new way of life. I'm going to dig...

Piping hot roast chicken straight out the oven, burnt fingers and everything

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mmm it does sound yummy!! I love the Crab and sweet corn soup at chinese restaurants and am forever trying to replicate it! SSing though so can't try it

Day Out - rained off Well, my lovely OH was craving a day at home in the armchair after a very long week at work so who was I to argue with that. Well I'm me and love to row so after some stomping, sighing, and teeth baring we compromised on a quick wonder round the shops, which certainly isn't...

I was on lighter life before - the cheating ebay version (I can hear everyone BOoooo hisssing me) lol

Hiya Nat.. Best of luck with your first weigh in.. looking forward to see how well you've done!!

I've made the switch to CD!! And I'm currently enjoying my first delicious cappuccino :) My CDC's scales weight slightly more than mine so I'm still at the same weightloss as I was last week!! (I've decided to go by CDC's scales) so my ticker stays where it is for now. TOTM is iminent so I'm...

Hiya Rachel!! I think your mum and husband are right.. ask to have a quiet word with her and just let her know that she's making you feel uncomfortable. Be polite but firm.. office 'politics' are so shitty.. I don't blame ya for just wanting to bugger off, that would be my instinct too - but...

Day 12! Friday night winge again! My favourite wine is red, generally a Chilean Cabernet sauvignon, I love the way a glass of good wine actually feels like a something solid, it ouses richness and warmth as the first sips ... wha?? oooops *ahem* :rolleyes: Day 12 and I'm feeling somewhat...

Oh I'm sooo tired!! The joys of teething babies, poor little lady has a molar coming through - High temp all day and still a smile on her face bless her, but I've got new mummy syndrome and keep checking on her every 5 mins coz of the temp I don't want her to overheat and combust!! - it's...

Yay... good on ya!

Hiya lalitak, You're doing really well, the first week seems to be the hardest! I was in ketosis by day 4 but I still felt tired, headachy and grouchy.. I think your body is just adjusting so hang in there! I'm on day 11 now and I feel great.

Wow, that's fantastic.. Roll on week 2!

Hiya, I'm guilty of reading and running I'm afraid... like nce1 I feel very inexperienced (dieting wise) so I'm not sure my comments would be that useful *yet* (we're always learning aren't we) I will endeavor to try to post more!!

None in York!! (damn it)

Day 11 Well not a lot to report so far today!! It's all going very well!! I'm just trying to decide whether to start Saturdays as my new weigh in day as this when my new CD councillor will be visiting! hmmmmm bye for now

I'm not too sure, maybe it's allowed on the 790 but not the SS

I certainly hope that will be the case Trina!! I keep thinking of the lovely clothes that I will be able to wear once slim, I don't really want to not wear them because of bad skin lol Hopefully this diet will continue to flush out whatever it is that makes it worse!

:cry: ok thanks d_q :)

Hello guys.. silly question but.. :confused: I drink a lot of chinese tea, I only add say 1 small of pinch of leaves to a cup of boiling water.. Can I count this towards my 4 litres? Thanking youuu :)

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Hi Kelly I saw a little bit about the program on LK today this morning.. it looks v v interesting!! I've just been reading a few of your posts (I've only just worked out what TOTM means.. lol duh!) I'm a bit of an amature at this crazy diet thing but I do know that TOTM is a nightmare...

That's such an amazing achievement!! you're the sort of person that give us 'newbies' inspiration and motivation!! so thank you!! and well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol - that's excellent!!

Hiyaaa Oh she's walking, almost running in fact and usually in the opposite direction to me.. :rolleyes: I know what you mean about it seeming like yesterday and a lifetime ago at the same time.. although my comparison is somewhat shorter on the time line .. I can barely imagine Evie as a...

ahh.. where was I .. So I've started to find that my way of thinking about losing weight on this crazy diet has changed. In the first couple of days I was constantly thinking about being thinner and wondering how much weight was gone and then despairing that it would take so long to get to...

oops.. never post with a toddler on your knee..

Jane!! I hope your feeling better.. I've never suffered from migraines but I know from friends that they can be a complete nightmare! I hope you're feeling much better today. Evie's 14 months old today actually. Wow three children, thats what I hope to have one day! Must be a handful though...

Thanks for the tips slimbride!! after reading your post, I picked up my bottle of water and glugged the lot down!!

It's bread for me too! I used to buy three loafs a week... now just one small one that I keep in the freezer and take out slices when I need then for my dd.

Thank you Jane!! I feel so much better today and your support just reinforces that! Evie and I have had a good day today pottering about so all is well in planet Rooster again! I'm changing to the CD as well.. that's my other big news!! I spoke to my new councillor, Kathy just over an hour...

I was just wondering if anyone doing a vlcd that suffers from psoriasis has noticed any improvement in it since starting? I'm on day 8 now and there is a small improvement so it's making me think that there must be some food that perhaps triggers it. Obviously food has been eliminated and...

Haha.. excellent photo!!!!! Excellent.. we have a deal!! feet are firmly on the wagon

Day 8 I CHEATED Last night I ate some chicken, (quite a bit actually, bird flu schmird floo) and I washed it down with a huge glass of white wine. It felt great. I felt much happier at the time of eating although I do feel slightly guilty now. I'm going to have to go through the agonies...

I'm right there with you!! I'm afraid to say that I too cheated last night too.. lets make a pact not to do it again, because like you I was up most of the night (running to the toilet lol sorry for tmi) I know that there are always cravings and temptations! but I think we've both learned that...

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Day 7 Day 7 finds me somewhat cheesed off. Well more than cheesed off - hacked off, <insert swear word here> off. I've realised that this week I've missed My daughter sooo much and she's been under my nose that whole damn time, my mind has constantly been preoccupied with this damn diet and...

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Thank you Beverly & Mini!! I read the info and now my mind is at rest.. I had been frantically re arranging my living room just before so I guess I was fat burning (hurrah)

Obsesive tester!! I have this problem where by if there's a test I can do by way of weeing on it... I do it, and regually! :( I was that same when trying for a baby, weeing on ovulation strip ofter ovulation strip and then pregnancy test after pregancy test! :eek: I have thought of seeking...

Aww thanks Vicky!! xx Right then day 6!! Wow, I think the hard part is done... I needn't have worried about Friday night because it was fine! I sat quietly and contentedly on the sofa making home made greetings cards (I'm not good at it at all but so what lol) So the evening past without...

Oh Pickle!! Wonderful news!! congrats to you! and like lisaloo I'm losing weight to have baby number 2 so I'm totally jealous as well!! lol That's fantastic news - I hope you find the right slimming program for the new pregnant you and that you have a wonderfully happy and healthy 9 months...

Dearest Jane! It was a pleasure reading your 'droning' and feel free to drone/chat/laugh/compare the idiosyncrasies of OH's with me ANYtime you like.. xx And you know what I think? Piffle to 'True Love has no secret' - True love is on a need to know basis! Don't you agree Jane lol And...

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Oh no .. Friday night!! Friday's are typically umm food and red wine night.. the thought keeps popping into my head 'OOoooh Friday night, yummies and wine' and then.. ':cry: DIET!' So I got weighed :eek: , which I promised myself I wouldn't do before the end of the first week, but I thought...

Fantastic news!! Congratulations Vicky! :o)

Ahh that explains it.. I got the dark shade on day 3 after 3 hours of sulking, not drinking, and just generally being moody lol - must have been dehydration Wahey, thanks for that Lea .. xxxxxxxxx

Well done Shazzie!! Day 5 and such an amazing weight loss!! I'm on day 5 too - I'm looking forward to reading your entries!! your already inspiring me!! Lizzie xx

hello! I have (another) question - may seem silly about ketosis and ketostix. There are several shades that the test sticks can turn after you've 'dipped' them. According to the tub I am testing positive but only the lowest amounts today, where as 2 days I tested and I was right at the other...

Last night i dreamt of eating an entire mint Aero!! And it's this websites fault!! I remember reading a post from someone who had eaten a square of mint aero and it stuck in my mind.. and I ate the rest of it in my dream!! ARGH

Fantastically amazing weight loss .. Hurrah, well done you!! Lizzie xx

Day 5 and it's FRrrriday - So far all is well in the hunger department. Yesterday Evie and I took a trip to the seaside - we had a fab time and I resisted the yummy seaside chips I bought for E's lunch! although it was more a case of remembering I don't eat them anymore and not picking at...

Thanks AmandaJayne - I'm definitely going to try that!

Hiya Pickle!! Thank you for posting in my diary - it's lovely to meet you! So here we both are in week one and I think we're doing fabulously well. I think half the battle is getting the OH's on board aswell and it sounds like you've done that.. YAY I'm looking forward to keeping up to...

Hiya folks Thank you for all your replies!! I must say the symptom I can most identify with is the feeling cold all the time! I went to bed with my clothes on last nite lol - I couldn't face getting undressed.. toooo cold.

Oh apologies for the spelling mistakes in that last post!! tut tut

Good morning day 4 Well, last night was truly awful - tears, arguments and OH very nearly went to asda to get me somethings to make a ham sandwich with. By 9pm though.. I was lying on the sofa ( all very dramatic) with the tv off, my OH just sitting there looking nervous and shifty (poor...

Hiya all.. I'm on day 4 now! (Day three was an utter nighmare!) and I'm testing positive with the ketostix for (oh damn whats the word.. umm... ketoines? ((oh why can't i remember, lol, its the lack of food)) Anyway so I assume by this I'm into Ketosis and I was wondering if anyone could...

I DAY dream about food - does that count lol

I saw it too.. I even saw the thought bubble appear above my head.. It simpy said "damn"

Thank you so much for your messages!! When I first logged on this morning, it was for a bit of a moan really!! but damn it I don't want to now!! You people are the best, and because I have decided to be completely honest with myself and you lovely people reading this - I do some time...

Oh there's so many things .. I really want another baby - sooooon, (as the weight comes off) ((Ooooo but what if put it back on during pregnancy?!?!:confused: :p )) I also want a bedroom bursting full of fabulous clothes, maybe for the first time in my life something sleeveless!!! I want...

AWww thanks Sonya - and I certainly will keep on updating here! Like I say, only on day 2 and having this diary on the go.. all be it for a few short hours, I already think its really helping! Yay

Thanks Jazzy!! What a splendid idea - I'm going to browse the DVD section whilst out shopping!! Lizzie x

Hiya Eva I'm on day 2 too. Yesterday went ok.. although i must say I missed eating, as much as food and cooking is part of my daily routine as anything. I bought myself a card making kit to keep me occupied during the times i would usualy be snacking.. turn out I'm not that god at it though...

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Oh my god Karen you've just opened my eyes, I'm on day 2 of my diet and I just realised! ... Yeah it is soooooo exciting, we're all getting thinner!!!

Hello everyone!! My name's Lizzie and I'm an eataholic. :wave_cry: BUT NOT ANY MORE!! I'm on day two of Lighter Life and I've got 95lbs to lose. I've decided to keep a diary of my weight loss after reading some of the success stories on MiniMins - They are so fabulous! I've still got lots...

Hiya Fluffy!! Good luck on your first diet day tomorrow, I started my diet today so I'm in the same situation! maybe we can compare notes along the way. :) best of luck xx Lizzie