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4 stone in less than 5 months that is AMAZING any tips ?

I've not been on this site for ages but Jim was a true Ambassador for Atkins I look forward to seeing his diary thanks for posting the link :p

Hi there I would like to start taking some vitamins. Cab anyone recommend one that isn't too hard or big to swallow ? The book says get vitamins without Iron does anyone know why and is there anything we specifically need ? I had my bloods done recently and my iron count was really good as I...

Lmao no you won't be hiding you will be grand :D

We shall. No more hiding from the camera at Christmas !!!!

Wow thank you so much that's so kind of you. I can't wait to wear clothes I choose because I like them and not just because they fit. I also want to be more active with my two little girls Thanks so much for your replies xxxx

Hi everyone This forum seem great and really supportive :) I am a first time S & S'er. I ordered the pack a few months ago but wasnt really in the zone and didnt use half of it. However I have now reached the end of my tether and am tying a knot and hanging on. I am 7stone overweight. I need...

Hi there hope everyone is having a good day, not posted on here for a while. I started trying to lose weight on 8 May and as of Wednesday I have lost 23lb :) am very pleased. I havent really done any exercise just yet, I have the 30 day shred to start when I am feeling brave and the children go...

It has made mine better, I didnt know it was arriving till it arrived when usually in agony, not as nasty either so I am very pleased :)

Hi there Been on induction for about 10 days now. Taking a multivitamin and usually managing (if not surpassing !) the stated amount of carbs. Am well pleased with the inch loss - amazing. Am definately in ketosis. But am absolutely shattered and keep gettting pins and needles foot going to...

Hi all Well day three was ok but day 4 was hellish. Felt so poorly and weak. Have been having a protein meal at night after packs, not really enjoying packs so decided to just go with low carb for now. Still in ketosis as testing regularly and have nice breath :) good luck to all on S & S but...

Hi all Ordered my taster pack a few weeks ago and started today. Have the tail end of the virus so not very hungry anyway. Need to try a bit harder with the water but other than that not a bad first day. How is everyone else doing today ? B x

Oh yeah. I think I am being rather ambitious but you never know. Gotta think positive hey. You start on Tuesday then ? Have you tried the samples box ? I've not had a go yet. Looking forward to it though. Gotta be easier than living on 3 CD tetras a day and nowt else :( I think 4-5lb a week is...

Oh yeah. I think I am being rather ambitious but you never know. Gotta think positive hey. You start on Tuesday then ? Have you tried the samples box ? I've not had a go yet. Looking forward to it though. Gotta be easier than living on 3 CD tetras a day and nowt else :(

We sure do. Race ya

Hi there been reading this thread, could have wrote it myself :-) I am starting May 7th when my term at Uni finishes, it's also my husbands birthday and my daughters birthday that weekend too. I have got my sample pack and I am looking forward to starting. I did CD a few years ago but some...

that dont change 5 minutes later lol

Hi there Newbie starting here shortly. Just wondering if people rigidly stick to 3 or 4 packs a day. Do some people have 3 one day with the additional protein etc and then 4 the next without protein or do you have to stick with one regime throughout. When I did the Cambridge diet and I was...

I am really looking forward to starting. I have decided to wait till my semester at Uni finishes at the end of April as I have so much work to do and I think its just too much pressure (and feeling dodgy at first) and 4 assignments to hand in before month end, plus two children and a husband to...

Hi there Just ordered my variety pack :-) does anyone have any hints and does it come with an instruction booklet ? Thanks

Hi I have ordered the taster pack from Slim and Save. What are the meal packs like are they pasta-ey or soup-y ?

Hi there, Good luck with your journey. I am in a similar situation. I lost a considerable amount with CD and did not maintain. I've spent the last 4 years trying to get back to the weight I was when successful with CD but never made it, in fact am larger now than when I started. Am tired of all...

If it makes you feel any better I succumbed to some chocolate and a French fancy tonight. I feel a bit p*ssed with myself but totm is always a toughie for me. Next month I will he prepared but I am going to continue to kick this butt no matter what

Hey u, we've all been there, dont beat yourself up, you have come a long way in just over a month too so it does work, you just had an off day thats all. Clean slate from tomorrow, healthy 3 meals and your tablet at each meal we can do it. Not eating is only going to make you binge when you...

Ooh count me in for 10 too as from tomorrow, I will weigh myself tomorrow to see where I am starting from. Hope I am not too disappointed as usually gain a few from totm here's to July ! Xxxx

Hi there it sounds like you have had some great losses already. I started last Monday and I look forward to joining the July challenge with you

I adore mayo and would eat it with every meal if I could :) well week one over, apart from giving myself an enormous helping of Asda low fat ice cream today (then hoovering up my daughters left over ice cream too) I would say its gone pretty well. I am due my TOTM shortly too and that is...

Hi I just check that anything I eat is under the 5% fat rule. I think a lot of people follow rosemary conley which is low fat and low calorie. If it doesn't have a label I make sure it doesn't have any visible fat on etc

Hi Greg I started this week too, I have had good results even in the first few days its a really exciting journey and it really does work, good luck to you and keep us posted barmcake xx

Hi there I just had to share..... I was going to wait till my weight in at the GPs in a month but I was feeling brave so I got on the scales this morning. It was hard to figure out the scales at the GPs as they were kilos but it was definately a couple of notches over the half stone mark...

Thank you that was really useful, I had to work last night (behind a bar) and it was full of yummy snacks it was tempting but I didnt give in

Thank you :) this is what I thought. Even if they were fake pills, the fact that I darent eat anything naughty for fear of what might happen will keep me from doing it

Thats not a bad idea, there is a week left after all. To be honest I dont really want to weigh myself till at least a week or two weeks, I have been doing the Cambridge diet and the losses on it in the first week are incredible and will never compare, but starving yourself and living on...

Being entirely selfish here but will we be having a July challenge as I feel too late to join the June one :) Barmcake xx

Well Yesterday was a total nightmare, I considered giving up! Started with awful stomach cramps late afternoon, managed to have some McCan potato skin wedge things (3%) and a tiny bit of ketchup and that was it for the day, all I had was Weetabix in the morning, a banana for lunch and the...

Yesterdays menu 1 1/2 Weetabix with 1% fat milk Co Operative low fat noodles with peas and a chopped up chicken drumstick (and extra drumstick) Homemade vegetable korma with savoury rice ( I didnt make this so I dont know the fat content but it had tofu in it I think and it wasnt at all...

Hi there I thought I would start a diary to keep me on the straight and narrow and also to check in with myself as to what I have eaten and exercise each day (hopefully) I am Mum of two beautiful girls age 3 and 8 and married since 2001. I am going to Uni in September to do my foundation...

Hi Louise A newbie here too, I started today :) I am just trying to cut back and not eat much fat at all, the hardest part will be giving up the cakes and chocolate for me but my health is more important. I have also got a Wii fit but am usually too lazy to get on it (that will have to...

Hi there Well I have been to my GP who was very supportive of my bid to lose weight and has given me a months supply and I am to go back in one month and get weighed and get another months supply. Feeling quite positive. I know these tablets arent a miracle cure to melt away my excess but...

Hi there I am seeing my GP for a consult on Monday, he gave me Xenical once before but I never took it and chickened out after reading a horror story on the net :( However my sister has been using Alli and she has had no probs so I would really like to give it a go. I am not expecting...

Wow have you been exercising much ?

I like it Mets ;) Whats a wobble board

Hi there I am a similar weight to you and hoping for a similar loss. I have lost 4lb and been on the diet a week. I am pretty disappointed as the book says up to 14lb in a fortnight (unless i lose 10lb this week lol) BUT I have been the author of my own demise though really not counting...

Hi what does everyone do for exercise ? Clean answers only please !! I am going into week two on induction is there any reason i shouldn't go to the gym

Hi what does everyone do for exercise ? Clean answers only please !! I am going into week two on induction is there any reason i shouldn't go to the gym

not bad for a rookie lol

Yes I must admit I do like my diet coke, I might just limit it to one a day in the evenings as a treat, it says it has 0 carbs in. I cant believe I havent craved all sorts of rubbish this week, just put some mini eggs in a bowl for my daughter without a second glance. My blood sugar is...

I know :( its ironic really, I did Atkins in 2004 and ever since I have always drank at least 2 litres a day this was a good habit that stayed with me for 6 years but now I am actually doing it again I aint drinking enough ! crazy. I keep a crate of bottled sparkling water in the boot of my car...

yes Aubergine and courgettes, to be honest the courgettes were better, I added a tiny bit of passata as it was incredibly dry. Next time I would fry the aubergine first in a little oil and slice it more thinly. It is basically a moussaka without the lamb so next time I will have lamb and give...

I think anyone counting cals on this would pass out lol I had lasagne last night with full fat cheese, beef and double cream from the recipe on here - omg it was amazing

Hello I could have written your post I am five days in and three pounds down. I have to be honest I was hoping for more is that greedy ? I am watching the carbs not cals I think that's the way to do it p

hi there I did Cambridge diet and lost 4 stone in about 4 months, unfortunately its maintenance for me thats the killer and I put it back on. I have struggled with Cambridge for about a year now and not had any success I think you have to be in the zone, personally I found it hard with a...

Hi there I am starting today finally, I read the new book and from what I understand I can have soya milk so I have had that in my tea this morning :) and put it in my carb count Just got to decide to have the rest of the day now Been on birthday cakes all week - cant wait to feel better...

I have had the Marigold one in the past but they didnt appear to have it in Tesco's. Where is the swiss one from is it nice ?

In the new diet it says to have half a tablespoon of salt per day or a broth. I have some red miso soup )Gillian McKeith) could i use that does anyone know Thanks

Wow Jim you have lost an incredible amount you must feel very proud

Unfortunately its parties all next week as well *sigh* lol My nephews yesterday, and my daughter and husbands birthdays next week. I will give it a day or so then get started, I am also starting a new job today - could there be any more obstacles! I could put this off forever though and I...

Thanks for your replies I read the book today its really good I like the fact you can have a bit of caffeine and also I had leg cramps which was apparently low salt so you take some salt or broth for that now, I was concerned about those things. Just got to decide when to start as birthday...

that sounds brilliant, I really missed tomatoes initially. I need to boost so hopefully I can start on induction, I remember I stayed on induction for about a month last time can you still do that (oops) I am going to start reading tonight !

Hi there I am thinking of starting the new atkins diet, the book came out in April this year. I did old Atkins in 2002 and although the first week was yukky I thought it was great, easy to stick to and lost about 3 stone in about 3 months. I got awful leg cramps, headaches etc but I have...

I could have lost more if the biscuits didnt keep following me round the damn house and jumping in my mouth...grrrr....I could have been at goal by now :sigh: Your loss is brilliant, you have done really well in such a short space of time Lovin the site just wish I could get my photo and...

Hi I am fairly new to the forum - bit of a lurker! I cant get my ticker or a photo on, do you have to be here a while to do that as it says I dont have permission Thanks Amanda x

Hi Geena I am from the CD forum, I recognise your name. I have been a lurker here too for a while :rolleyes: Well done and keep going Amanda x

I want the CD forum back :cry: this is nice though, lots of lovely pics xxx