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Hope you're having the best time EVER on your hols! :) I re-started when TOTM arrived and there were no problems. I think they say not to start at this time for one reason - the water weight one gains leading up to & including being on TOTM can affect the weight loss, and that is all it is...

Hiya Peaches, How are you my lovely? Just thought I'd stop by and check in :) Not been on here at all, so wanted to try to catch up some. Hope you're well lovely, and have a great holiday weekend! xxx

Hiya Peri! You're doing amazingly well, so WELL DONE YOU! :) I'm back on the diet after many weeks messing around! I only put 5lbs on though in all that time, and 4lbs went overnight, so I'm happy! No more messing around though now, I am aiming for goal and not stopping till I get there...

Hiya Slim!! :) WOW, look at you, you skinny minny! You've done SO well! sorry not been around - kept trying, but life and **** got in the way! My head has not been in the right place, but I hope to be a lot more proactive on here. How're you? Apart from looking fabulous of course! :) xxx

Hiya Min :) Sorry not been about, feel like a terrible person not keeping up to date with everyone, but it's not been too great here! Hope you're well my lovely? Sending great big :bighug:to you! xxx

Well, I am well and truly NOT keeping up to date on here am I!! Life is just so crazy - Max is ill AGAIN! :( Poor little lad has had, since beginning of April - Rotavirus, 3 colds, a diarrhea bug which lasted 10 days, and now he's got either Noro or Rotavirus AGAIN! How much more can he...

Good Morning! I'm back lol! Hope you're okay lovely? How's it going? Just going to pop in and say hi to everyone and hope I can catch up, arrgghh!! Have a GREAT day! :) xxx

Good Morning Ladies, and thank you! :) Okay, so I decided to restart the diet now things have calmed down a bit. I only gained 3.25lbs in all the time I was off the diet, not bad to say I literally ate my body weight in cake and crap, several times over lol!! I put this down to one thing...

Thank you Ladies :) Started off well, then had some choc! Still okay on cals though. I really am not in the zone and so mad with myself! Got to do this, I do not fail, arrrghhhh!! xxx

Awwww, thank you :) Well, Max is getting better in the fact that he's started eating, but he's not right. He's now off milk, which is a vital part of his diet! He's also not himself, sleeping a lot. He went to sleep at noon and is still asleep! I figure he needs it so not going to wake him...

Okay Ladies, I am SO sorry but I haven't been able to catch up with you and your diaries :( My little man isn't doing so good so I'm going to take a back seat for a while, so I won't be around much. Tbh, when I'm not with him I'm stressing about him so I need to concentrate on him and...

You'll be a lot better once Ketosis sets in around day four to five. The hunger really does subside then :) If you can stick it out till then, you should sail through! I was amazed at losing 24lbs in 7 weeks! Never thought I'd lose anywhere near that! It's a great incentive!! xxx

Slowly getting around people's diaries! SORRY it's taking me so long (been searching for idea's for cake decorating tonight, seems as Max's 1st birthday is 2 weeks and 5 days away, YIKES) - I will get around to catching up I promise!! I feel awful because I love keeping up to date with you...

Hiya :) Well, I SHOULD be calorie counting, but seems I had an Indian for dinner, I think it's safe to say that's out of the window, for today at least! I have been watching the calories though for the last 3.5 weeks and still lost weight. I've been eating pretty normally but having smaller...

Haha Lou! Yep, the cake is seriously goooood!! ;) Think I'll make one this weekend, ha! I know, those knees! I don't think I've got anything to worry about now I've seen those, especially Jolie's, I mean, what's going on there lol!! I do feel A LOT better now! Just got to make sure I do...

Ps. You can refridgerate it, but it will lose it's shine temporarily. So, if you're going to do this, take it out of the fridge at least 2 hours before serving, and the glossy coating will return!! Right, off to bed now - will catch up with more diaries tomo - my intention was to do so...

Death By Chocolate Cake Recipe - "This is an incredibily rich, but light chocolate cake. It's made without flour, and unlike many recipes it doesn't have cocoa powder or ground almonds either. You do need an electric whisk or mixer for whisking the eggs with the sugar to a mousse like...

Shall I post it on here, or PM you? Don't mind either way :) It's a breeze to make - no flour = no mess!! And, the chocolate ganache, once set, is so shiny it just looks so professional! Will find the recipe out and post it asap!! xxx

A VLCD can also play havoc with TOTM. In some cases, it can stop it altogether. I'd also mention this to your GP to rule it out. Probably isn't anything to do with this, but worth mentioning, just in case. Hope you've had a good day lovely xxx

Hey lovely! So, what diet are you doing? I've read through the last few pages, and I can see you're sick of shakes, lol! So, are you following a VLCD or have you switched now? Any more news re MiL? Hoping she is home soon like you mentioned. Must be getting a lot better if they're thinking...

Okay, So, I got my wedding outfit! The dress fits beautifully, though it is shorter than I'd hoped for. I got matching shoes, wrap, and bag. Then I got the perfect shade of lipstick and nail polish, and found some perfectly matched flowers for my hair, so I'm all sorted! I am thrilled...

Brilliant! Celeb knees are worse than mine! Thanks for that Peri, feeling SO much better! :D xxx

Not sure, my Sis gave me the recipe. It's sooooooooo delish and soooooooooo easy to make. AND it looks sooooooo professional! Not to mention the taste - it really could be death by chocolate, cos it's heavenly!! Ha! All this talk of cake on a dieting site!! Thanks, I'll have a look at that...

Haha Lou!! I think my prob is, that particular group of friends are younger than I am. They're in their 20's/early 30's, whereas I am 42, arrggghhh! So, I suppose I want to look as good as poss bearing in mind I've got more wrinkles and saggy bits to contend with than most of them lol! Oh to...

It was yummy Slim, but I can't take credit for that as I had it made :) I've been naughty though - ordered his next one which will feed 80 people, knowing there'll be 40 people maximum. Oh what am I going to do with the rest of it, I have no idea!! ;) xxx

Lol Peri!! I like to bake, not entirely brilliant at it but I like the decorating part the best. I've just arranged what I need to decorate Max's next cake, so fingers crossed it works out well. Try Death By Chocolate, that is AMAZING, and really easy to make. People will think you're the...

Haha! Nooooooooooooo, I don't want bony, I just don't want wrinkly either, lol!! ;) I've bought some fake bake - a tan usually covers up some imperfections!! Aww, well you do get better with practice! I'm not a great baker, but I do like decorating. Not always a success but at least we have...

Arrrrrgghhhh! Trying to upload a couple of pics of Max's Christening cake but it won't let me! Will try later :) xxx

You asked for it, so here it is, my wrinkly knee (I have two of them, but didn't think you needed to see both, ha!) ;)

Yep, she comes recommended Kelly, so I'm hoping she's good, and actually turns up! It'll be a mad rush if she doesn't! Fingers crossed re the dress too - I've seen it in store, and held it up against me so I know it's not too short. BUT, what it looks like on is another matter! Loving Peri's...

Am just hoping everything goes to plan Lou (any one would think it's my wedding lol!!). Picking the dress and shoes up later. Or could end up with something completely different, or nothing at all. When I need something I can't find it, and when I don't, there's so many things I'd love! My...

Am hoping it suits me Minerva, will be a bit late if it doesn't lol!! Also hoping it will stay put all day and night! Can see me having to invest in freeze hold hairspray (hate products in my hair - makes it feel dirty lol!). Okay, will drop my pj's and take a photo now. Hope you've not had...

Me too, can't be doing with fussy headgear lol! Just got to find the exact shade of coral flowers for my hair, eek! xxx

Thanks lovely! I just HOPE it's not too young for me! I'm not bothering with the fascinator, I'm just going to have that hairstyle with a few coral flowers in my hair. The dress will be longer on me as I'm only 5'4" and the model in that photo is way taller! The dress is 74cm from top of...

Okay, I am SO sorry it's taken me so long to write here, and I am SO sorry to hear of what happened to you. I do understand, I've been there too and it is just horrible :( You'll never forget, but (ah I hate to say this but it's so true) time DOES heal. And you're amongst a fantastic group...

Oh WOW! I am LOVING that dress! It's gorgeous, you're going to look stunning (you're already gorgeous anyway!!). You have fabulous taste! xxx

So, here's my outfit. I'm having the dress and matching shoes...... And a hairdresser is coming to do this style for me..........

Peri!!!! :) Yes, I just don't seem to want to go back on plan, so I will count cals, which is pretty much what I've done for the last 3 weeks anyway! My daft Mum is apparently 'worried' about me! She thinks I'm losing too fast! I'm still over on BMI and a stone over what I consider to be a...

Hey, barge away!! Like you say, the more the merrier! We're all here to support each other, no matter what diet we're following. And it's more than that anyway, I think so anyway :) Yes, I figured so - I either take to someone, or I don't, and you fit right in my lovely :) Thanks for the...

I'll take a photo tomo and post it. Hubby is here now - if I do it now he'll have me sectioned. He already thinks I'm weird, lol!! I'll post pics of my wedding outfit in a min tho!!! xxx

Hey Lou! :) Def posting a pic of my knees, then you'll know I'm not exaggerating! I won't leave it on for long though, don't want to scare people, ha! ;) EXACTLY! I was invisible for sooooooo long. I used to loathe, and I mean LOATHE wolf-whistles! They used to get the finger back, lol...

Thank you Slim, that's very kind of you to say so! Hope you're doing well? Do you have a diary on here? I would like to follow your journey, if you could just point me in the right direction? Even though I only really followed SnS properly for 4.5 weeks, I've carried on losing (thanks to...

Kelly my lovely! Thanks hun, it's been horrible being away! I feel like I've missed so much. Got lots of catching up to do - I don't know what's going on and with whom, so I need to have a good catch up! :) Well, day one back on plan? I think I can say I failed lol! Still below 1,500 cals...

Hey Minerva! :) You know, I have really missed you guys! In such a short space of time, I feel like you're friends. Call me weird, but that's how I feel! ;) Well Minerva, Max was doing brilliantly, but today he's got a rotten cough and has refused all food! Luckily he's having milk though...

Right BACK ON PLAN after my naughty 3 weeks! Aiming for another 6lbs by time our friends wedding comes.....I can hope! Have a FAB day everyone! :) xxx

Hiya Ladies :) Hoping you're all well? I'll be careful Peri - no way am I putting any back on! (She says, having eaten cake. Though to be fair, my nephew made it, how could I refuse??!!). Hey Bee!! How you doing? Lol Lou! Seriously, I wouldn't wish this on any one! The first day, I thought...

Aww hun :( I'll go over to your diary now to have a look what's up. Whatever it is, hope you're feeling much better soon. Thanks SO much for your lovely words, that's a very kind thing to say :) Well, I made the mistake of eating some sweet stuff yesterday, and have suffered today! So...

Hey Peaches! Sorry for being AWOL! To say it's been mad/crazy/outta control here, is putting it mildly! Not managed to get on my pc much, just popped on for the odd few mins, but nothing much. So, thought I'd jump on quickly to say HI, hope you're well? And to find out any news (yep, am a...

WOW, that is just B R I L L I A N T ! ! ! ! ! :) Well done you, you have MUCH to be proud of! And that dress will soon be loose on you! Enjoy it while you can, because soon it'll be too big!! Happy Dancing for ya Missy! :D Enjoy the rest of your weekend! xxx

Hi Sweetie! Just thought I'd pop in to say Hi! And SORRY! :( for not being around! Hope your LO's are getting better now? And how're you finding this new diet? Have you weighed yet? Sorry if you've put this info up already, I literally have just jumped on here to catch up and apologise for...

Hey Minerva! My apologies for not being around. A h-ell of a lot of cr*p going on here, the main one being my little man has Rotavirus, and I have been worried sick! He's not eating still, I am trying to get calories down him in any way I can (adding double cream to his milk), as he's losing...

Bless you all! Well, the little guy gave his nasties to me! I was in bed all day yesterday! Had to phone Mum to come look after Max! Hubby was great and took Max to his Docs appt. Turns out he's got Rotavirus :( No wonder poor little thing has been so miserable! I'm okay-ish today, thank...

Thanks :) He's okay, not managing as much as he did yesterday....he tends to get worse as the day goes on :( Oh well, back to Docs tomo. Hope they can help because I am so stressed it's unbelievable! This stress diet is so much better than SnS! Eating crap and losing weight! Crazy...

Hey everyone Well, I'm having a really sh*t time! Sorry once again for not being on here! Just nipped on quickly to say HI and hope you're all okay? Right, so I still don't know about pregnancy, will be able to test on Friday. We'll see, but I do feel weird! I am so stressed it's...

Thanks so much everyone, for all of your lovely words, and for taking the time to write. I feel like you're all here for me, yet I'm not here for you! :( I'm sorry, I will get back on here properly asap. I miss you! Been so ill today, had to go to bed, and that isn't like me at all...

Well what a day! Max not well. No idea what is wrong, but it's Easter weekend so if he gets worse, a trip to OOH's will be due, arrgghh!! My friend, who's hen do I went on last weekend phoned me in tears - her OH sent her a TEXT of all things, saying he was unhappy and wasn't in love with her...

You too Ladies!!! :) :bighug::bighug:

Hope he gets some good news tonight. And hope you all have a nice family day tomo! :) xxx

It does indeed! Hubby has done it several times a week since Max was born, so I'm making sure I get some time to myself too. HE can look after Max - then may be he'll start to realise it's not as easy as he thinks! ;) That's brilliant! Really good that she has so much support from her...

Hiya Lavinia :) Just checking in to see how you are? Hope you're okay lovely xxx

Aww you're welcome lovely :) Yes, trying to stay focused on the positive is always a good idea. Your girls will help you with that I'm sure :) I don't understand how someone can do that, but as they say, 'There's nowt as queer as folk!' - Seriously, I don't get it either, if my Mum was...

Hiya Jan :) I did - naturally ;) But, I will get some of that - never thought of it! Got to go to chemist today, so will get some, thank you! xxx

Right, got to get ready. Taking little lad to Play Arena - it's really good there, lots of interactive area's for kiddies of Max's age :) It's quite a drive away, but it's the best one, and he loves it. Will have a spot of lunch there too, but it WILL be an egg salad! No more naughties this...

My heart goes out to ALL of you! Poor you, poor hubby, poor Tabby (bless!), and poor MIL :( I hope you get some answers today, all this not knowing must be as hard, if not harder than before she went in to hospital. I just hope that it's something that can be treated. I have my fingers...

Morning lovely :) Sorry for my VERY late reply! :( Mad here - trying to get out and about as much as poss with Max so haven't been on here much - been playing catchup when I get in! I am SO pleased to hear your hubby let you know his Mum is going in to hospital. What a relief! At least in...

Morning Kelly! :) Yep I agree :) It's not going to cause too much damage! I'm being very good for the rest of the week, but next Tues will have a treat. Prob a bit of Easter egg lol! Have a fab day! :) xxx

Morning Lou! :) That's what I figured - Saturday didn't do too much damage, and that really was a feast! Not going to eat like that, that was definitely a one off, but I reckon a little treat once a week isn't giong to hurt - I've not had to go through ketosis again, or at least, I've not had...

Lol, that's what I thought! I'm still full - not even thought about having my first pack yet! Yep, go for it - we need a little treat now and again to keep us focused - that's just my opinion anyway! :) Hope you have a great day! xxx

WHOOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D Am SO happy for you, 20lbs in 6 weeks is EXCELLENT!! Really, really happy dancing for you! You are doing brilliantly! Now, I've got to stop being naughty so I get the rest off asap lol!! ;) Goodnight lovely :) xxx

Sorry for not being around and catching up with everyone's diaries! :( Didn't get in till 8.30pm, and had a few chores to do, see to Max, etc. JUST got on here, so I'll catch up properly in the morning! Sleep well, HUGS! :) xxxx

Whoop! Please let me know how you get on!! :) I know, I've resisted choc but have been very naughty today! We've been out AGES! Didn't get home till 8.30pm, soooooooooooooo, :eek: I had a Kentucky! I am useless! I am just not in 'that' place' at present, but my jeans are looser by the day...

Good Morning Lovely :D Thanks very much for the link! Yes, I am very interested - I like to know what's going on and why. Always have :) I know some basics - carb cals are hardest to process than protein cals, and that carbs/sugar cause a temporary high, and then quickly dips, leaving one...

Peri!!!!! :) How're you lovely? Nice to see you back :) Aww thank you! It was fab, but I did think I had done some major damage! Really delighted at the 1lb loss. Don't feel like I deserve it, ha! Hoping that keeping to plan, at least a couple of pounds go this week. Fingers crossed...

Good Morning Lovely! :) Thank you! Very happy - as long as the scales keep going in the right direction, that's okay with me! How're you? Hoping all's good in your world? Have a fab day!! xxx

Haha!! Thanks Lou! :) Am hoping for more this week - I was hoping to hit the 10's by end of March, but can't see it happening now! Oh well, it's not the end of the world - a few days after won't hurt (but I'm going to check on the 1st, just in case! ;) ) Have a great day hun! xxx

Peaches!!! :) Morning lovely! Thank you - I was very surprised in a good way! No way did I expect a loss after my binge!! Yep, I def recommend! Delish AND so much lower in cals n carbs!! Wish I'd ordered more - only ordered 4, arrggghhhh!! Have a fab day lovely! xxx

That's a VERY good price! I wonder how long they've been around...still got to have a look at their site! Am wondering if they're cheaper because they're just starting out and enticing custom with their excellent prices? May put them up a little after they've a good client base? Who knows...

Morning lovely! Just went to see a couple of friends for a catch up and a few coffee's - it was nice :) I LOVE being a Mum, but I love being me too, if that makes sense??!! Oh blimey, didn't realise there would be all that! Will she be allowed time off from school? When does she start? You...

Morning lovely I am so sorry to hear about your MIL :( I am also sorry to hear no one seems to be doing anything. It must be very frustrating for you. I can't even begin to understand why no one in the family is bothering with her - it's alien to me. No matter what may have happened in the...

That's brill! What's the difference in cost? xxx

Weird, wonder why they're subject to VAT, yet none of the other 'packs'? Hmmmmm :confused: You'll have to let me know how you get on with this new stuff. Have you started any yet? Just wondering how they compare to SnS? It's good you get to eat more, I am most certain that was the problem...

They're lush! Nice and moist and sorta chewy in a nice way :) xxx

Just thought I'd share this - Received my new SnS order, and I ordered some bars I've not tried before - Bars - Milk Chocolate Vanilla & Almond 32g. They are GORGEOUS! When I put it in to the SnS Meal Planner, the carbs came out at 6.6g! I questioned SnS as all the other bars are 14g or...

Good morning Minerva! I agree re the packs. It's weird, and I too cannot figure it out! :confused: I am not happy that ketosis causes muscle wastage - that's never mentioned in SnS's brochure or any where on their site! I do think this though - the lower the carbs, the better the weight...

Morning Peaches! *Waves at Slim!* I'm really good thanks, off out on my own for a bit, whoop! Hoping you're well? Has your Daughter come down from her high yet? Bet she's just beside herself! It's brilliant! :) Have a good day lovely :) xxx

Thanks Kelly - it's good to know a good binge every now and again doesn't cause too much damage!! ;) Hope you're okay lovely. We are never given more than we can cope with, and things do have a way of sorting themselves out. I know it's sh*tty at present, but it will all work out. Just cling...

Awwww hun! :( I hope things improve for you VERY soon! I agree. If you were allergic to SnS, you would have had an immediate reaction, not 4 weeks down the line. And it does sound like you were starving, so of course your body will rebel. Have a FAB week off (jealous, lol!), and try this new...

Morning Ladies - THANK YOU for your advice, going to get some of that for def! Glad you're okay Bee, hope you know we're always here for you? :) Well WI results week 5 - 11st 1.5lbs - loss of 1lb - NOT BAD to say I had pizza on Friday evening, and totally troughed out on Saturday, was SO...

Just checking in again (not stalking, there's a difference, honest!!) Hoping you're okay.....not like you to not be around....just check in when you can lovely so we know you're okay :) xxx

Thank Lou, got to go out in a bit, will pop to chemist! Arrgggh! ;) xxx

Morning Ladies! :) Okay, got a problem. Seriously constipated (sorry for TMI) - got Senokot, not working! Any idea's? It's WI day tomo, and I feel so bloated! :( WI not as important as feeling horrible - any advice greatly received! ;) Hope you all have FAB days! :) xxx

Morning Kelly! :) How're you today hun? Hope all's well in your world? :) xxx :)

I get EXACTLY where you're coming from Lou, and it's annoying as HELL! Men! They just do not get it! Hubby was brought up to believe all things 'housework' was a woman's job. I'm trying to drag him in to the 21st Century - with not much luck. Soooooooooooo frustrating! I do much more than...

All sounds great at your end Minerva, and I agree we need days off - I think I'd go mad if I didn't 'go over' the allowance once a week! Your pizza sounds GORG!! Mouth is watering here! Send some my way will you pls! ;) Am starving, only had one pack and a meal out (low carb/high protein) -...

OH WOW WOW WOW!!!!! That's just amazing news! Bet you're so proud, and I bet your Daughter is bursting with excitement! So happy for you!! :D xxx

I am so sorry to hear of your troubles. You've not said (that I can see) what is wrong with hubby, but I have an idea - could be wrong, but just in case, wanted you to know you'll never be along, not on here any way. Just wanted to say...... And well done keeping it all together, you're so...

Evening lovely! Glad you and hubby made up - def be the diet, it makes me grouchy at times, so two people in the same house on it = clashes every now and again. my OH isn't even on the diet and we manage to argue just fine lol!! ;) Oh don't worry about it - we all need a little something...

Hiya FBG!!! :) Aww, thanks lovely! That's very kind of you to say so :) I've had some tough knocks - it does toughen one up, so I am a lot more positive than I used to be! Just wish I felt more positive about reaching NEAR goal in the next 4 weeks, lol! If I can just lose enough for the...

Hey Minerva! :) It was brill! I'm just looking through photo's everyone has put on FB, it was so well thought out and organised, just perfect! You're so right! It got to around 3-3.30pm and I was starving! Had a decent meal, but I'm still hungry! However, as I am only just under on cals...

Evening Peaches! :) I did, but now worrying about weight gain, arrgghh! Been out to eat today too, though I stuck to poached salmon, eggs and a salad. Not gone over on cals/carbs - but I've missed out two packs to ensure I don't go over. It's strict again now, so no more troughing out lol...

Morning Lou, Kellly, & Everyone! :) Yep, a humongous blowout! I figured if I was going to have a day off, might as well enjoy it! No stomach craps or anything like that, like other people have reported after a day on carbs. And didn't think my stomach could take that much food - I figured...

I bet it's not thanking me for eating my body weight in cake, cream, crisps and lush sarnie's today though! Carb n Cal hell! Dreading the WI Tuesday - I'll cry lol!! Hope you've had a great day? xxx

Well, you look great, whether it be in the mirror, or not!! :) xxx

WHOOP on the loss!! And it sounds like you're right there in the zone, well done you! I've got to start again tomo after my fiasco with food today, lol! Glad you've had a good day my lovely :D xxx

Aww lovely :( This diet is surely going to cause these sorts of problems. Brain needs food, body needs food. Hardly any food = Weird moods, feelings, depression. Nausea is one of the known side effects, am sure you know that already. I have had some pretty weird days too - I know it's the...

Hiya Ladies :) Thanks for your lovely messages! Well, the snow was bad, but hubby dug the car out and I drove the 40 miles to a remote village in the middle of nowhere in all this snow - I panic driving in - snow, on the motorway, and in the dark. And I managed all today, whoop! :) Took a...

Good evening Peaches! :) I'm a LOT better thank you! Comfort ate (as you've probably seen!) - so little though, so I'm not worried ;) Thanks lovely, and I hope you're okay too? Speak soon - if I'm not able to go out tomo cos of this dratted weather, I'll be on here doing some catching up! If...

Hiya Sweetie! :) She is, I agree! Yay Minerva!! I haven't done Bee, he knows I am deadly serious - I wrote him a looooooong message to greet him this morning - it must have done the trick because he couldn't apologise enough! Let's see how long this lasts, lol!! I do feel better lovely...

Hiya Lovely! :) I do thank you. Feel I've been hit by an emotional rollercoaster, but I'm fine. As you may see in my posts, the first thing I saw when I woke up was him standing over me with Max, apologising. Good job I was laid down, else I would have fainted, ha! I am so much stronger than...

Hiya lovely! :) Well, that's a very good description, and thanks for the info re Valentine's - I now know I can at least let my hair down a little and not worry about it. That's if I manage to get there! It's snowed non stop here today, and Matlock (where the Hen Do is) is remote, and will be...

Awww!! Thanks Peri! :) Much better here. I thought I was dreaming when I woke up to find him stood over me with Max, saying how sorry he was. Now, seriously, my husband's vocabulary does not include that word, so I nearly passed out! ;) Think the fact I stand up to him now has a lot to do...

Just checking in Minerva :) sorry not been around much, had a bit of a nightmare here at home. It's done with now but has left me emotionally drained. I've not exactly jumped off the wagon, more of a step off then back on again ;) Had two tiny pieces of pizza earlier - then straight online to...

Bach atcha Bee! Hope you're okay Lavinia? I've had a blip today, two tiny, and I do mean tiny, pieces of pizza - then I was straight online to see the damage I'd done, but I figure 400 extra cals, and 50g+ carbs isn't going to damage this too much. Been stressed, so I had a treat. And yet...

You look FABULOUS!! No way do you look 17st, absolutely no way! Stunning! :) xxx

Just popping in to say HI, and yay on feeling slimmer!! :) I did until I ate 2 (very small) pieces of pizza tonight, and feel instantly bigger! I've been miserable (not diet related), so I'm not going to beat myself up over about 400 cals and 40g carbs! Enjoy the rest of your evening my...

Hiya Kelly, and everyone! I'm okay thank you :) Everything is sorted, I'm just sooooo tired, emotional stress wears me out! Awww, Tabby is a brave little girl bless her! I hope you're feeling a bit better? Just popping on to catch up, then an early night for me, am just dog-tired!! Enjoy...

Thanks every single one of you for ALL of your posts, I really really appreciate the time you take to post on here :) I am so sorry, hubby has been a right b****** and I am very upset, so I am not in the right mind to be on here right now. He's a callous g*t when he wants to be. Times like...

Hi Ladies, Sorry, I WILL reply later, am in a mad rush but just wanted to post this in case someone can advise? Has anyone had a day off from a VLCD, ate normally - esp lots of carbs, and noticed it's ruined the diet? If you've had a day off and had quite a lot of carbs, what were your...

WHOOP! Max had a huge bowl of cereal which I made up with mostly milk, but some cream too - upping his cals per day. I never thought he'd eat it all, but he did, whoop! Just hoping this continues!! Finally found some Decaf Filter coffee (caffeine has me climbing the walls!!) - my treat for...

Morning Bee! Morning Ladies! :) Just checking in to see how you are? Am hoping you're feeling a lot better about yourself now? Have a great day! xxx

It won't, it's got the brakes on, waiting for you to get back on....no rush, just when you're ready my lovely :) xxx

Morning Peaches! :) Aww, hope you're better soon lovely :( I don't think this weather helps - we've normally had a few mild days by now, so that can't be helping. My contrary baby had 6ozs of milk to drink, then a HUGE bowl of cereal with milk and cream (upping his cals per day) - I am hoping...

YAY!!! That's great! :D It's good to see the inches fading away isn't it? Even if the scales don't do much, the inches do! Enjoy your day lovely! :) xxx

Thanks my lovely :) He's had 130mls (just over 4ozs) of his morning milk - just gonna give him his brekkie, see how that goes down lol!! Have a GREAT day! xxx :) xxx

Night Ladies! Sleep well :) xxx

Hiya Hun! :) Sorry for my late reply - been on phone with HV and GP re Max and his strike! I'm taking him tomo if he's no better. Always something isn't there?! Been to dentist too - got lost (lol), so had to phone them to find out where they were! Me+Directions = disaster! ;) Supposed to...

Evening lovely! :) Yep, she brags. A LOT. But I've been to BetFred today and put a tenner on her starting again within the month. The odds were 11/10 - I'm figuring they know her too, ha! ;) If I walked around bragging like she did, then failed miserably, I'd feel like a right tool! That's...

I know that!! Just jesting with you :D Oh dear, is it catching, this computer geeky thing? I seriously hope not, for your sake! ;) Oh lovey, I REALLY hope that things regulate for you soon. I can't see why it would have messed up your 'system' permanently. I know these diets can mess with...

I'm good thanks lovely :) Stressed 'cos my baby is now on food strike as well as milk strike. Off to the GP's tomo! Hope you've had a good day, and enjoy the rest of your evening! :) xxx

Hiya and WELCOME! Here's the link to the brochure, so you can read it before you get it (they don't seem to send them out as standard!) - http://slimandsave.co.uk/brochure.pdf DON'T be scared! You've got all of us to help and support you! We can be your counsellors! ;) Most of us are well...

BRILLIANT! 2.5lbs of fat is a huge amount! All I do is keep remembering those photo's - every pound I lose is a huge chunk of that yucky yellow stuff! ;) Yep, it'll be bloating - no way can it be anything else. And yay, you've gained an inch, lol!! I've always been 5'4", but when I was...

So much positivity, GO LADIES! :D xxx

Great bigs HUGS lovely, Glad you shared this. Hoping your hubby's mum gets the help she needs, and I hope your mum and he hubby are okay too. Your kiddies sound so amazing - they take after their mummy! :) It's good to write all this down - I do it when I need to - it's always good to look...

Hi Kelly, I am so sorry you've felt like this! :( I wish I could have been of some help. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL LIKE A FAILURE! You managed more than most (my friend lasted FOUR days!!), so don't beat yourself up. I think you needed more - some people do, me included. You stuck religiously...

Hiya Peri! :) Aww, thanks lovely! You don't sound harsh at all, and you've got it bang on! That's exactly how it is - trouble is, OH won't speak up to his parents. I am in this alone! Oh well, I'll see how it pans out - I'm not going to be making small talk that's for sure. If he decided to...

All sounds promising! Pls keep us updated! :) xxx

What Lou said!! :D We fall off the wagon, we climb back on. You're doing the right thing - if you need protein, have protein! It's not affected me at all! Goodnight lovely :) xxx

That's brill she's already been accepted by some! Fingers crossed eh! :) I've yet to ask for my brochure - keep meaning to then forgetting! Sleep well lovely :) xxx

Good thanks lovely, and you? :) xxx :)

Hiya! :) You go in to your Diary, then copy the URL (Ctrl + C), then come in to here and paste it (Ctrl + V). If you don't know how to do it, I'll find it any post it for you! :D Had a good day thanks, hope you have too? xxx

Hiya Bee! :) Thanks hun, very happy! :D Never apologise lovely, we all have to live our lives too :) How did it go with your friends? Hope you had a great time? Yep, pls inbox me, would like to know. As long as she's okay, that's all that matters isn't it? :) Thanks again lovely, hope you...

Morning lovely! Thank you, very very pleased! :D Yes, I can see hubby is trying to do that. His mum didn't stop smoking to see Max though - she stopped because she's skint. Then started bragging to me how she didn't need an E-Cig to stop, and how she'd smoked a lot longer than I did, blah...

Hiya My Cat! :) I am really chuffed! I need to get 6lbs below that for the inevitable water gain tho! The results I see every week spur me on! I'm fine thank you, rant over (lol) and now I'm just going to put them to the back of my mind - not worth it! ;) Lol, let me know if they ever go...

Thank you Lavinia! :) Am so pleased! Never thought I had the willpower, but it's been so worth it! xxx

Think I will, but not go mad. Want to enjoy, but not ruin everything! I'm enjoying the new me too much lol!! xxx

I've made a huge blooper! Only TWO shakes and TEN bars left! Arrrghhh! Loads of meals, breakfasts, and soups..... Think I'll have to place an order to balance out what I have, flippin heck! Oh well, I have a bit of money left over from selling my phone, so I can use that :) xxx

Thanks Peaches, Am pleased!! Wonder if I'll manage the 10's by the end of March - not sure as it's my friend's Hen Do on Saturday - not sure if I'll have a day off or not yet. Want to enjoy it, but don't want to ruin all my hard work! We'll see! :) Have a FAB day! :) xxx

Morning Lovely! :) Aww that's brill! It's nerve wracking waiting a week isn't it! I want to know now lol!! Hope you have a great day! xxx

Yay! You'll lose it again, most of that will be water so don't worry :) So pleased to hear from you! :D Have a FAB day! xxx

Morning Lovelies! So, here are my Week 4 WI / Inch Loss Results! - 11st 2lbs - -2.5lbs Measurements in Week 4 - Neck - 13" - STS Shoulder Circ - 36" - STS Chest - 36.5" - Loss of 1" Natural Waistline - 28.5" - Loss of 1" Waist (Belly Button) - 31" - Loss of 1.25" Hips - 37.25" - Loss of 1"...

Morning, and THANKS Lou! :D I know what you mean. I don't have to say anything to Max, he'll figure it out for himself when he's older. She didn't stop smoking so she could see him btw, she stopped cos she can no longer afford it! So, she couldn't stop for her grandson! Grrrr lol...

God, reading that back, I sound like such a doormat! I'm not - I'm just too flippin good natured, and if I can help someone, I will. Writing that has made me realise that hubby owes me for my half of the car he sold, lol! That will keep for another day ;) Night ladies! xxx

Well another busy day! Not getting on here much - will have to do something about that lol!! ;) Well, it went against EVERYTHING I believe in or wanted to do, but hubby came home and said his mother had stopped smoking, so could we go up this afternoon! ARRRGGHHH! I went againt everything...

Just popping by to say goodnight :) Pls let us know how you're getting on with SF!! My Cat, can you post a link to your diary? Goodnight, Sweet Dreams! xxx

I hope so! I've figured if I lose 2lbs per week, I'll be 3lbs off goal. But I want to get to around 6lbs below that for the inevitable water weight gain :) It's a hen weekend - they're not big drinkers so it's not going to be mad. They're hiring a cottage in the Peak District, and I'm just...

WELL DONE on getting in to the 17's!! Hope this week is better for you :) xxx

Morning lovelies! :) WI tomo - I FEEL slimmer, my size 12 jeans are now loose on me (though I still have the dreaded Muffin Top - from pregnancy I hope!), though I don't think I'll have lost much this week - just a feeling. I'll be doing this diet for 5 more weeks, then a refeed before...

Morning Minerva! :) I hope so too, though got a lot on this week, so can't see it somehow! :( Oh well, I can hopefully make up for it next weekend! Yep, the big day tomo! Not expecting much, but do feel slimmer - as long as some more inches have gone, and at least 1lb, I'll be happy! Don't...

Morning Peri! :) Yep, prone to them I'm afraid - I went to bed early last night just so I could get rid of it, but I can feel it's on it's way back! I have strong painkillers, but don't want to take them as they can cause constipation, and as it's WI day tomo, I am not risking that lol!! ;) I...

Morning!! :) I hope so, but exercise apparently shouldn't be done on this diet as it can add muscle weight, lol!! Oh well, I'll know tomo!! We went to a pub near to Mum's. It's lovely food, and they always accommodate me :) Well, for starters, you could ask for a large salad instead of a...

Morning Lovely! :) Haha! Thank you! Never been likened to the Plague though, hehe!! ;) Made me laugh! Blimey, you did push yourself too far on this! No way could I do this for two years, and I can't imagine it's good for you. Will your periods ever return to normal? I hope it's not...

Whoop! The start of SF! Not a bad gain, it'll only be water, you'll soon lose it again :) Glad you have a lovely day - this diet is grueling, a day off won't hurt! Have a lovely day out with your friends! xxx

Good Evening Minerva! Compliments where compliments are due - I don't hand them out to just anyone, so accept with grace, lol!! ;) Looking forward to hearing your results - be sure to post asap! I did the same today, had over 900 cals - did it on purpose for the same reason as you. We'll see...

Well, finished the housework, then rushed around getting a few more things done. We went out for dinner with Mum, I had poached Salmon and boiled eggs with a small salad - took me over 900 cals - but that was my intention. Carbs just over 30g, so I know I'm safe. Just looking forward to...

Good Evening lovely! :) I'm good thanks. Better now I am sat down lol! How're you? Good I hope! No need to apologise to me EVER! I've been AWOL a bit myself - weekends are busy, so much for relaxing, lol!! xxx

Hiya Peri! :) Same to you! Have you managed to resist the Guinness??!! ;) Yep, but got yet another headache, arrrgghhh. Roll on nicer weather - I can cope with just about anything then!! Wow, that's a couple of things I didn't know! Good job The Irish invented that - can you imagine trying...

Good Evening Lovely :) Not exactly relaxing, but good all the same! How's your day been? xxx

Sorry for my late reply - mad again most of the day! Yep, it's been good thanks, hope you've had a good day? And pls let me know how your Daughter got on! :) xxx :)

How're you going Lavinia? Hope you're well? :bighug:

WHOOP! PEACHES!!!! You MUST let us know how your Daughter got on! Am so excited to hear!! :) xxx

Good Evening Ladies :) Hoping everyone is well? Not had a chance to get on here all day, thought I'd pop in and say hi!! :bighug:

Lol!! Well I don't enjoy it, but I feel great when everything is squeaky clean! I am that sad, lol!! Finally sat down at 7pm, phew! Hope you've had a good day? xxx

Sorry for my late reply, I've just surgically removed myself from the vac, lol!! Glad Tabby is better :) Bless her! Not sure why tired, but I just ploughed through it and did the housework - finally sat down at 7pm lol! Def an early night for me! Glad you've had a good day, and WHOOP on not...

Boring boring boring day! Oh well, just a bit more tomo morning, then I am free, lol! Hope you've all had a good day? xxx

Morning you! :) Same here, really making me miserable now!! Got big clean up today, hate it! Will take me most of the day - doesn't help that I'm shattered for some reason! Hope you have a great day lovely! :) xxx

Morning Bee & Peaches! :) Yay about the jeans being looser and only a 2lb gain, that's brill! :D The weather is beyond a joke now - middle of March and no signs of it warming up! Usually we're having some mild days, really had enough of it now! Hope you both have lovely days! :) xxx

Morning lovely :) WHOOP! That's great! Just shows that you can do that and still lose, yay, 2 more lbs gone forever! :D Hope you have a great day! I've got a full housework clean, and I am shattered for some reason - not good!! xxx

Nighty Night Folks :) xxx

Goodnight Kelly and everyone! Have a good day tomo, and think about me slaving away doing dratted housework, arrrggghhh!! ;) xxx

Straight back atcha lovely! :D xxx

Hiya lovely, Glad you're okay. Don't worry about it, doesn't take that long to climb back on :) I'm good thanks, hope you are too? xxx

Oh I'd love them to try and have a go at me, I love a good argument! :D xxx

DITTO!!! :D

Thanks lovely! :D xxx

Great thanks, and you? Ooooo, how did you have an inkling??!! Share, lol!! ;) xxx

Yay, so pleased for you Kelly, it's brilliant you sold them so fast! And it's nice to know that others (me lol!) can get some money back if we ever need to! You're mind-set is excellent, I know you're gonna smash this, and I am going to be here watching you all the way!! Don't worry about the...

Hiya My Cat :) There are people like that everywhere. My lovely Dad used to say, 'Just goes to prove they're not all locked up.' - I think he had a point! ;) Your dinner sounds YUM, think I'm going to try that! Well, I'll be around tomo night for support if you need any!! :) Hope you've...

Yeah, where are you! Hope you're okay? :) xxx

GOOD you're having a nice, relaxing day, and even better you're feeling better! :D yay! Oops! Mum's do that, though mine doesn't for some bizarre reason lol! She's only worried because she doesn't understand it. I am sure that if you started to feel ill because of this diet, you'd do something...

Sorry for my late reply Peaches, not been on here since this morning - finally managed to get outta here, lol!! Had a good day thanks, though not looking fwd to weekend, it's big housework clean up, arrrgghhh! Boo! I wouldn't worry too much about what you've had to take, you've been ill, I...

Blimey that was quick, WELL DONE!!!!!! :D xxx

You're sounding positive Kelly, and a lot more upbeat, I am so pleased! :) And yes, you should let them know their CS leaves a LOT to be desired, you did after all, pay for it! Hope you're still feeling good? *Waving at Peaches!*

LOL!! ;) xxx

Yep, I remember very well. Really no need for that reply! Probably not getting any, ha! ;) That's a great deal - no doubt you'll sell them at that! I sent you a PM on you no where!! Thanks lovely, you too! xxx

Morning Kelly! Thank you, and you too! :) xxx

Awww! Hope you're feeling better today? I can't imagine being sick and on this diet - I need fuel when I'm ill! Are you managing okay or are you finding you're having to have a little more! Have a good day hun :) xxx

*waves at Lou!* xxx

Mornng Bee! Very sensible - you have it all worked out, and that's brilliant! :) I know you'll do it - you're made of strong stuff. You will never please everyone, there'll always be someone who has to have a dig. just ignore, rise above it, and move on. She probably works for S&S lol!! ;)...

Ditto what Bee said! :) Hope you're feeling better? xxxx

You are in a really good mind-set, and with your attitude, you'll overcome everything, especially with the support of your amazing OH! Where did you find him btw, does he have brothers?!! ;) LOL!! I NEVER read your blogs and think you're depressing. I find you articulate, intelligent...

Good Evening ! :D Yep, it's the dreaded monthlies - I was the same, craved, was starving, bloated, and as a result of water retention, didn't lose much weight at all that week. As soon as it starts, you'll start to feel good again, and will be due a big loss - I'll bet money on it! Don't be...

Good Evening lovely! :) Hi back atcha!! Aww, thank you! I think it's def the extra cals - can't think of what else it can be! time will tell I suppose! How's your day been? Hope you're okay? xxx

Thanks Peri! :D I will do for sure! I actually got a wolf whistle today for the first time in like, God knows! Used to hate that, thought it was very sexist, but when it stops, the confidence drops, so it was quite nice to get one today, even if I am old enough to be a Grandma, haha...

Hiya Minerva! :) Never any need for apologies to me! Life has to go on, regardless of this forum!! ;) I am pleased - didn't expect it with going over like I have done. But I think that proves we don't have to starve ourselves stupid to get to our goals. I'm not going to worry about it - if...

It's been a bit mad, but in a good way! Hope you've had a good day too? Am ready for some warmer weather, it's bitter out - and getting ridiculous now! I hope the fact we've had a proper Winter means we'll get a proper Summer! (wishful thinking on my part I think!). xxx

Hiya Lou, Sorry for the late reply, been a mad one today! Yep, am feeling better today THANK YOU!!, no headache either which no doubt contributes to my mood lifting!! Hope you've had a good day? Ps. You are NEVER too old to wear a playsuit!! ;) xxx

Oh lovey, hope you feel better soon! :( Our bodies work in mysterious ways! What works one year may be totally different in another. Could be the carbs, but as you're eating so little, I don't see how it can make that much difference. When you have 4 packs, how many carbs do you have per...

That's BRILLIANT!! Well done you! :) xxx

Hiya Kelly *waves at everyone!* I am soooooooooooo pleased to hearing you more upbeat. Mental health is just as, if not more so, important as physical health. Something obviously went very wrong - I am trying to remember the medical term, but for the life of me I can't! Hubby sounds like an...

Hiya lovely! :) I agree, Michelle - totally clueless, Karen - class! Rob has been great, but seems as he's ignored Kelly, I am now reassessing that opinion!! How're you doing? xxx

Given how you felt, which doesn't sound good at all, I agree with your plan. I am also disgusted with the NON support from S&S! I'd def complain about that! I am here always, I hope you know that. Get some food down you, you know what to eat now to lose weight, so I'm sure you'll carry on and...

I think you're doing what is right for you, and that is the best you can do. I am appalled at their service! Especially as it concerns your health! I would complain for def! Good idea to try something that will be a bit more substantial - I don't think it's wise to stay on one of these diets...

Morning Lovelies! Well, it's gorgeous here today! Going to make the most of it!! I hopped on the scales, and another 0.75lb has gone overnight! So, 1.75lbs in 2 days of week 4. I definitely think my decision to introduce more food every few days is working - must have boosted my metabolism...

Hello lovely, Now worried about you - it's not like you not to check in here :( REALLY hope you're okay, pls let us know how you are when you can. :bighug:

Awww thanks lovely, you are too! :) I slept well thank you, hope you did? Gorgeous day (so far), going to make the most of it - this may be our Summer, ha!! ;) I think my system works, you know, eating more of the 'allowed' foods for a few days, because Week 4, after only 2 days, I am down...

Meat like chicken has ZERO carbs, and salmon. That's all I've had so far, but am sure all pure meats are just protein. I was constipated, but as soon as I started eating more on some days, that soon rectified itself. Which I suppose is right, because I was existing on packs & veg - not much...

Yep, bed now - later than I wanted, but I get a bit of a lie in tomo as hubby is home!! Good idea! I think I'll put a fat pic of the fridge to remind me too! No way am I going through this to put it back on again!! I have to get to around 6lbs below goal to account for the inevitable 4-6lbs...

NO WAY!! That's absolutely ridiculous! I think you'd know if you were coming down with a cold or flu for Heaven's sake! I'd complain, but then again, I always do!! ;) Have more to eat - your body is trying to tell you something. It doesn't have to be carbs, you can go WAY over on protein and...

Well, if the clinic can't figure it, how are we minions supposed to!! :confused: About as useful as a chocolate fireguard they are! I think you know, but I've been going over on cals, but keeping the carbs very low. Sort of tailored the diet to suit me - and it seems to be working. I know a...

Hiya lovely! :) Nice to see you here :D I'm okay, just think I need a sleep to get rid of headache and mood! This isn't like me, I am normally so upbeat. I know it will go,and I know it's because of this diet, but I will plod on because the results will be soooooooooooooooooooo worth it!! :)...

Good Evening hun! :) I'm okay - not in a bad mood but not in a good one either, lol! A sleep will sort me out - it always does. I know what you mean about mood being so unstable! I wonder if my mood is lower because I've had two days 'back on plan', whereas since last Thursday, if I've needed...

Get on to S&S's live chat now, before they close at 5pm. After that, it'll be a message which they'll reply to, but if you get on now, you'll get to speak to someone. I'd do it, just to be on the safe side lovely :) xxx

Well, I don't really know what kind of mood I'm in - I've got a banger of a headache that's for sure, and probably why I feel a bit miffed! Should be happy - I've lost another 1lb since yesterday, taking me to 11st 3.5lbs. Really pleased with that. I've had news from my Solicitor about a...

Afternoon Hun! :) Yay, glad to hear it! The sun coming out makes all the difference to my mood. Shame it's disappeared again. Thanks, and hope you're having a good day too xxx

Awww lovely, Don't beat yourself up - if you're ill, you're ill, and you need strength to fight it. You can pick up again in a few days. You've got to make sure you're okay first, this diet comes second to your health. Hope you're feeling better soon :( xxx

Aww lovey :( Strange you're getting those symptoms now. I can't see how you can have gone out of ketosis. If it continues, get on chat with S&S and also phone your GP just to be on the safe side. Sound similar to what I got on the 2nd day, but you can't have come out of ketosis, you've stuck...

Well, this weeks results are - 11st 4.5lbs - loss of 4lbs !!!! Measurements - Neck - 13" (finally lost some here!) Shoulder Circ - 36" Chest - 37.25" Natural Waist - 29.5" Waist - 32.25" Natural Hipline - 36.5" Hips - 38.25" Forearms - 8" Biceps - 11.25" Thighs - 23" Calves - 15.5" Lost...

Glad you've had a better day, and hope that you get a good night's sleep! :) Had a good day thanks, hunger has gone thank goodness now TOTM nearly gone! Just hope it isn't like this every month, lol! Still, I got through it, so I know I can do it again. And I know you can do it too! :)...

Thanks lovely, I think when one reaches the bottom, the only way is up - I didn't really have much choice if I wanted a life! :) Luckily, it was something I had conditioned myself to over the years, so I conditioned my way out of it. Unlike depression, which IS a chemical imbalance. Your OH...

If I am, I am going to set up my own VLCD diet Company, and tell people to EAT MORE, lol! Reckon it'll work! ;) I want to eventually reach 10st, because I know I can put 4-6lbs back on in water straight away. I am HOPING I can maintain that!! We'll see :) Hope so, because it's a loooooooong...

I am really really really fed up of this weather now, it's ridiculous! British Summer Time starts in 19 days, it's usually a littler milder, so what the flip is happening?!!! Grrrrr, want some sun now!!! ;) Thanks lovely, I was quite shocked! But, I think it's down to TOTM arriving on...

Hope you've got through today okay? You know, I've been thinking. Restless legs. Caused by lack of Magnesium. How much water are you drinking? If you drink more than 3 ltrs per day, it will wash out essential micronutrients and potassium. Are you doing the 4 packs a day, or a combination...

Thanks Peri! :) That's what I thought - I never did stick to the rules, lol!! So, I tailored it - not cheating, as I only eat allowed foods, but some days I eat more of them. Trying to trick my body - I think it may be working.....we'll see!! ;) How're you lovely? xxx

Thanks Lou! I never expected that in week 3, but I'm not going to complain about it lol!! How're you doing? :) xxx

I hope your you-know-what arrives soon, it nearly drove me insane with mood swings and hunger! As soon as it arrived, voila, I was cured, lol! I really hope things get moving for you hun, you really deserve this - you're working SO hard! Always here, I hope you know that :) Goodnight lovely...

Aww, lovely! It HAS to be TOTM being due. I think I only lost 4lbs this week because it finally appeared, so the water retention has gone. A VLCD can affect the mood - that's why no one who is clinically depressed should go near one. I'm not depressed, but boy have I had some mood swings! Esp...

Morning lovey! :) As My Cat said, it will only be water, no way it's fat! Eat more if it's making you feel ill and miserable. I have done since Thursday (protein, not more carbs), and I've still lost weight. So, if you need to eat more, have some protein - good for keeping you feeling full...

Morning lovely! :) Quorn sauages and mince are on the planner, could you use those as a rough guide? When I had the Chicken Tikka and Tandoori, I put in the chicken, then found something I hadn't eaten for the carbs in the spices! There are ways of keeping a track, if you just fiddle around a...

Morning Peaches!!! :D It's gorgeous here (but cold!), what's it like where you are? Okayyyyyyy! Lost 4lbs and 3.75 inches :) So, I'm now 11st 4.5lbs, whoop! Looks like adding extra protein is having no effect, apart from may be helping my metabolism! Looking forward to your results! What...

Morning lovely! Trying to type this with Max messing around on my lap, lol!! Thanks honey, I am so happy and VERY surprised, with going over for the last 4 days! I think that's a brill idea to give your metabolism a boost! Am excited to hear your results!! :) Don't be afraid to go over now...

Am smiling at your message :) Yes, I don't think it's necessary for us to starve ourselves now. I've eaten out three times, and had a little bit of chicken tikka from hubby's takeaway, so have stuck to allowed foods, but have eaten more. The last four days I've been between 750-850 cals with...

Good Morning Bee & Lou! :) I've been up early, but Max demanded attention, been anxious to get on here lol! Yep, I was in 16's but got in to my size 12's yesterday, whoop! Couldn't believe it!! :) Well, this weeks results are - 11st 4.5lbs - loss of 4lbs !!!! Measurements - Neck - 13"...

Oh lovey, Don't worry. It's a small blip, you'll soon get back on track. Don't beat yourself up about it, and keep coming on here - if you're tempted, one of us is usually about. I've been out most of the day, but that's not usual! If you're struggling come on here, post, PM me...

Yep, been mad though, not had much time on here, which I don't like, as I like to catch up! Will have more time tomo - got to get up early to weigh and measure, arrrgghh!! Hope you've had a good day? Off to bed as up before the birds in the morn! Enjoy the rest of your night :) xxx

Hiya ladies! y!! I think that's a very good idea Bee! Very good indeed :) And WHOOP re your rings! Even losing weight off your fingers, yay!! xxx

Thank you lovely Ladies!! I am so chuffed! :) I've eaten out AGAIN today! Mum's birthday - I only managed one shake this morning, then have been out all day, so had a poached salmon and egg salad - was delish! When I asked for eggs instead of potatoes, I never expected FIVE of the blighters...

WHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPP!!! Back in jeans I haven't been able to wear since April 2011!!!!! Were just a tad too tight last week, but today, they even feel a bit loose! Well chuffed, and VERY proud of myself!! :D And THIS is the reason this diet is soooooo worth sticking to, even if I...

Good Morning lovely :) Glad you're feeling a little better. Just keep on posting on here, we'll keep you motivated! And remember, eat more if you need to - no point making yourself feel ill or miserable. As long as carbs are low, you'll be fine. Chin up lovely, this is just a blip, you'll...

I'm good thanks, hope you are too? Fed up tho - snow! Supposed to be out by now but can't go anywhere until this goes, arrgghh!! Hope you're okay? xxx

Morning Lovely! :) Whoop, week 3 nearly up!! Got snow here too - fed up, it's Mum's BD and should have been out by now! Totally cocked plans up! Looks like I'll be going with Mum on my own to get her pressie, as Max is now asleep, and when he wakes he'll want his bottle then food, so that...