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I haven't been to Crete before, but I've spoken to a few people who have been and got good reports. It's the largest of the Greek Islands I think. There'll be a few trips to historical sites I expect, but I'm mainly going for the weather, sea swimming, friendly people and real Greek yogurt...

I'm going to Crete. I love the Greek islands and intend to visit a different one very year if I can. I'm stick checking in on your blog from time to time. I hope you're settling in now and getting into good routines again. You seem to be back on track. Good luck :)

Another 1lb off. Had my son's wedding last weekend, and I felt I looked ok. I'm so glad I've been able to stick (mainly) to this diet. Without it my weight would have crept up and I would have felt rotten at the wedding. I've got 2 weeks in the sun coming up from 11th June - so not sure how that...

1lb loss again this week. I'll keep going. Even though it's slow, I'm hoping it will be longer lasting than other diets.

Hi Firedragon Thanks for the encouragement. I hope you enjoy the plan. I think it's the best I've come across. I wish soup did it for me. It doesn't fill me at all. I think I see it as just a drink. I need something more solid in my tummy! I started out on this diet having lots of veggies on...

Well, I got a bit stuck. My motivation went, I stopped weighing in, but at least I never on a binge-fest. I basically kept the calories reasonable, but was struggling to keep to the fast days as I just simply felt too hungry each time I tried to do one, so I caved in. I stopped doing my walking...

Stayed the same again this week. Something's gotta change. I've been walking 2 miles every other day all of last week. Maybe I'll increase that and try to keep my fast days at 500 cals - I have gone over a bit as I've been so hungry some days.

Well sts at the weigh in on Saturday. Can't complain tho - at least it's not a gain. I've started exercising in the last week so I hope for a loss next time. I put on my outfit for my son's wedding yesterday and popped next door to show my elderley neightbour and her daughter. I got the seal of...

Thanks Teresa. The personal shopper idea is brilliant! I'll wait another few weeks (in case I lose weight!) and look into that. I've got a dress I like, and bought some sandals to go with it. It's just feeling confident enough to wear it and not worry if others might think it's too bold. Weigh...

I've not posted for a week. Not sure why really - partly I suppose because I put on 2lb at the weekend weigh in and got pee'd off with it all. I'm still trying my best, but finding I'm not sleeping too well on the 'down' days even if I leave all the calorie intake until the evening. My body...

Thanks. You've got a lot going on at the moment. I'm sure you'll get back into it when the rest of life settles down. Sometimes we just need to get by the best we can. Don't be too hard on yourself. You're showing very little damage on our stats - just do what you can, when you can. :)

I'm still here and still on track, but havent been able to post. My internet has been down. Just had the engineer round to fix it. Yay! I had lost 2lbs at Saturdays's weigh in, so I'm very happy. I will stick to the 5:2 as it seems to be working, slowly but surely.

I'm still on track with the 5:2 plan. This is week 4. Good DD yesterday - had a long walk. Up day today, so no problem. I went to the GP today and the shoulder xray showed wear and tear, but not arthritis as such, so he's recommended exercises twice daily.

Thanks. I don't think I could stick with any other plan either!

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I think I'm still looking for quick results, but I also know that slow losses tend to be more long-term. I need to be sensible - not easy! Anyhoo, weigh in says I've lost 2lbs this week. Don't know where from, but I'm not complaining. I did 5:2 this week...

So, I've done 5:2 this week. Weigh in tomorrow. I'm pretty sure I've not lost any weight. My clothes are feeling just the same.

Did a down day today. I've been feeling hungry all day, so it hasn't been easy. Roll on tomorrow.

On a DD today. Had a 20 minute walk in my lunch break. I am thinking more and more that this isn't working for me. I will probably abandon this plan on Saturday unless there's at least a 2lb loss. Dukan is beckoning me. The only drawback with that is - giving up alcohol. I'm not sure I can stay...

Strangely, my shoulder problem has improved. I realised last night that I could lift my arm with no pain and just a little stiffness. Weird after a week of severe pain. I was prepared for a long-term problem as I've had 2 friends with a frozen shoulder that have been suffering for 12 months and...

Thanks LB. Well - 1lb lost. Big deal! I'm going to do 2 fast days this week and see what happens. I'll try and walk daily. I couldn't get out of the office at lunchtimes this week, but should be ok next week. I hear the weather is going to warm up a bit, so that should help to get me out. It...

Weigh in tomorrow. 2 weeks done, and I'm feeling fatter. Not sure if I can stick another 2 weeks. Maybe I'll look at 5:2. Hmm .. not sure.

DD today. I stuck within my food limits. I was so busy/stressed at work I didn't eat eat lunch till 3.30. I caught up later with a vegetable omelet with one yolk. Then sabotaged the day a bit by having 2 large voddy/tonics when I got home, and now on the red wine. Hic! I do feel I deserve and...

The GP said they usually recommend exercises and anti-inflammatory tablets. It's a pity they do just assume it's frozen shoulder without checking with an x ray. I asked for one just in case. I wasn't given any exercises or tablets in the end, but I'm taking ibuprofen 3 x daily and painkillers at...

Thanks. Ouch! How did you fracture yours? I went to the GP yesterday and had an injection, but it hasn't helped either. I just want some relief from the pain and to get a good nights sleep. I went to the hospital for an x ray too just to check what's going on. Can't believe it takes 10 days...

I'm not going to post much as i've got a frozen shoulder which is very painful. Trying to rest it, but I'm on the computer most of the day at work. Booked a day off tomorrow. Really tired. I'm still pretty much sticking with the plan. I hope everyone else is doing ok.

Yes - very wise. I'll do that in future.

I've just cooked a batch of quorn-based bolognaise. About 6 portions. It's not very appealing. I added some grated carrot at the end and some salt to give it a bit more taste. Still pretty yuk. I don't think I'll be eating it today. I'll just freeze separate portions and keep for desperate...

It's so hard to keep going without good results. Most diets start well and then stall after a while, dont they? I wish we knew the answer to steady and consistent weight loss. Maybe it is just plain old healthy eating, keeping the calories within reason and exercising regularly. I think we all...

Hi moonwatcher. Thanks for posting. I've only got around a stone to lose. Maybe it's tougher because of that too. I dunno. Anyway, it's early days and I will keep going. Just going to check your diary to see how it's progressed for you ...

More consolation going on here. Just had 185g bag of peanut M & M's - my fave chocolate treat! That was for my dinner. Wine to come later. Oh well.

So disappointed that I have STS after sticking totally to the plan for 7 days. I barely drank alcohol which was hard for me. I've just totted up my average calories for the week and it's 975. I've followed the guidelines for my height/weight and recommended calories on the Judd website. I don't...

Thanks for the encouragement. I am doing it 'by the book' so I live in hope. Just going to read your diary ..

It's my 5th day of JUDD and I must say I am a bit miffed that my clothes seem tighter than ever today! Weigh in on Saturday - so some pounds had better start shifting. I will not be discouraged ....... I will not give up ......... !

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Up day, so no worries. I'm not pigging out on up days so far. Had a 15 minute walk in my lunch break. My intention is to stick with this plan for 4 weeks, and then judge whether it's working for me or not. Watch this space!

My 2nd DD and I've kept the calories to 348. I didn't eat until 2pm. I had cucumber, carrot, spinach, 5 cherry tomatoes, 2 ryvita and 2 extra light cheese triangles for lunch at work. Then cauliflower with a small amount of home-made chilli on top. Sugar free jelly for dessert. Lots of redbush...

I never made it out for a walk in the end today. I enjoyed eating without restriction, and managed to keep off any alcohol. I've just used the johnson calculator and it says my normal calories are 1577, and down days should be just 315! Not sure I can manage that tomorrow (or any day!). I will...

Not sure I would want to live there either, though my sister and her husband seemed to like it. They started in Abu Dhabi too. I went for a couple of holidays, but I wouldn't want more than that.

Yeah, the night flushes must be annoying for partners - but much worse for us! My duvet is thrown off and on again throughout the night sometimes. I turn my pillow over umpteen times to cool my head and neck. Bedding just has to be cotton only. I had a phase of around 6 months during the...

I got through my first DD yesterday. Caved in and had a vodka and tonic last night, but I think my calories are still ok. In total I had porridge with milk and sweetener, spiced veggies with zero noodles, 4 large strawberries, 2 portions of s/f jelly, 1 ryvita, 1 vodka & slimline tonic, 2...

Hi Ladybird I've managed to steer clear of HRT, although I was tempted at one stage. I tend to drink vodka & diet tonic when I'm trying to lose weight for the same reasons. It's so encouraging to see you've lost 18lbs in just 3 weeks. I hope I can stick with it long enough to have the same...

So far so good. Of course it's only day 1! I cooked various veggies with a bit of spice and pasta sauce. Added the zero noodles. It was quite nice. I had half and will eat the rest later. It wasn't as filling as I'd hoped. I had some sugar free jelly after. I'm using myfitnessspal to log...

Thanks Dee. Looking at your stats, I'm so impressed with your weight loss. That's amazing! Well done. I've just walked to town to buy the slim rice from H & B. But they don't stock it, so I came back with 2 packs of zero noodles instead.

Ok. I've been reading various diaries etc on this site, and decided it's time to commit! I have dipped into these forums before, but never actually posted. My hope is that if I put my intentions down in writing I will be more likely to stick with the plan. We shall see! I have a family wedding...