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  1. judders74

    The truth about Cambridge Diet - one year later

    Hi all, As at 26th July 2009, it was precisely one year ago that I started CD. I have been maintaining since Christmas 2008 - and I have kept off my 7 stone weight loss (in fact I have lost 2 or 3 lbs more since then). I just wanted to post this quick message to reassure anyone doing CD who...
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    Photo Thread - Before/After Pictures FAO CDieters!!!

    I did CD from July 2008 until Christmas 2008; I lost just over 7 stone in total and have been maintaining successfully for the last 7 months.
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    Welcome all CD Maintainers

    Hi all, Just logged in, first time for a while - found this new sub-forum and think it is a great idea! Well done everyone. Judders
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    Update & Photos!!!

    Hi Bluegirl, SO many people keep going on about my mouth!!! I've even been accused of having lip implants or botox or something! Nicknames from friends and family now include Trout Pout, Wallace & Gromit Mouth, Zippy, The Lips, The Joker and Lesley Ash. Such a kind, supportive lot aren't...
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    Update & Photos!!!

    Hi Wannabslim, I spent around fortnight on each step I think, moving up to SS+ with just over a stone left to go, then 2 weeks on each one thereafter. Even on 810 cals I lost 6 lbs in a week, so I think I may have moved to 1000 cals after just a week on 810 (from memory!). Then on 1000 cals I...
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    Update & Photos!!!

    Hi all, Aw shucks! Thanks for your really kind comments. I'll try to answer some of your queries in posts below... All the best, Judders74
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    Update & Photos!!!

    Hi all, Happy new year! I've not been online for a while but I'm still alive and kicking, and I've still been on the plan. I've been working my way up the steps since November and reached my target weight in mid-December, so that's 6st 8lbs gone. I'm absolutely delighted....wish I'd done...
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    Old thread updated! New pics attached!

    VERY nice! :D Well done on the weight loss too. J74
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    Supportive Husbands/Partners

    Hi all, What a great thread this is! I'm really pleased to hear how supportive your other halves are being. Sometimes there seem to be lots of posts on this website with titles like "Grrr, men are stupid" and "Why are husbands so cr*p?" and so on... so this is a refreshing change! My...
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    Week 14 - Updated Photos

    Aw shucks... :hug99: Thanks for all the kind comments. What a nice bunch we are on here! J74
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    Week 5 weigh in - THREE STONES!!!!

    Congratulations mate! I am truly amazed by your progress so far, I'm grinning from ear to ear as much as if it was me who'd lost that amount so quickly!!!! Keep at it, you're doing great. J74
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    Week 14 - Updated Photos

    Hi all, Still SS-ing and I've lost nearly 5 stone now. Just saw Slaterslady's updated photos and it inspired me to post mine....they're in my album if you want to see! Best wishes, J74
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    added new pictures of my weight loss

    WOW! You have done so very well. Your photos are great, its really inspiring to see how much weight you have lost. You've prompted me to post my latest too. Will sort them out now! J74
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    Week 1 Weigh In

    Congratulations, that is a brilliant weight loss! This diet is pure-dead-brilliant!!!! It certainly motivates you to keep going when you get a good start like that doesn't it? Keep us posted on your progress. Judders
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    I've eaten!!!! Food description, don't look if you're hungry!!

    Hi, Chinese sounded great. Really great. By the way...what is Corporation Pop? I've never heard of it; is it a Cambridge drink? Cheers, J74
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    The cdc appriciation thread.

    My CDC is in Southampton, she is great. in addition to being flexible, reassuring, positive and patient with my never ending CD-related questions, she also... (A) gives my wife recommendations for flavours of smelly candles - no, she doesn't eat them (B) gags when even just talking about the...
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    Where's that Birthday Girl Bish_Bosh?????

    Hi Caryl, Hope you've had a gr-r-r-reat day! :party0023: Judders
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    Why are men so cr*p??? grrr rant

    Oh dear, sounds dreadful. Judders74 (a man)
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    completley o/t but !

    I can only comment based on the NHS Trust I work in.... the answer would have to be a resounding "Yes, it is common". I started with them in the October and had to chase HR for my contract / terms and conditions every fortnight for 4 months. Finally it arrived, with various mistakes in it and...
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    Does CD mess up your metabolism??

    Hi, A little off topic but sort of related to some of the replies above.... An unpleasant (jealous?) colleague at work asked me why I'd moved my wedding ring to my middle finger. I told her it was because it kept falling off my ring finger due to weight loss. I added i will get it adjusted...
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    Help...No Ketosis! Drugs & CD?

    Thanks Whi5tler, will do. J
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    Help...No Ketosis! Drugs & CD?

    Gutted! To think a little pill would undo that (now then...a three-course meal at my local Indian restaurant, now THAT I could understand...LOL). :raincloud: OK, I am where I am. Will find out the official CD view and go from there. Thanks ThinkThinCD. J
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    Help...No Ketosis! Drugs & CD?

    Thanks for the info Debbiemac, really useful (not waffle at all!). I hardly remember what I said to the GP when he came out to the house, was in so much pain - defo didn't mention CD to him, last thing on my mind!!! If he was at the surgery I guess he'd know from my notes, but as it was in my...
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    Help...No Ketosis! Drugs & CD?

    Hmmm, not sure. Near the bottom of my spine, if that helps! Seeing doctor again this week, then x-ray, also see osteopath when my back flares up. No doubt the x-ray will pinpoint exactly which one. J
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    Help...No Ketosis! Drugs & CD?

    Cheers, will definitely try it. I'm not at work at the moment, so able to do that more easily here than at work. J
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    Help...No Ketosis! Drugs & CD?

    Thanks both for your replies, Susan70 and Hanloje. My feelings about the CD porridge are well known, so I may have to go back to them tomorrow..... J
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    Rubbish time + standing down

    Hi Caryl, Sorry things are poo at the moment, as others have said... "you know where we are". :wave_cry: Look after yourself - see you back here when you're ready. Justin PS: Thanks for the text, my back is still agony! :cry:
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    Help...No Ketosis! Drugs & CD?

    Hi, This is a question that I am going to ask my CDC and/or my GP about on Friday, but until then I wondered if any CDCs on here could help. I know certain medication is contra-indicated with CD Sole Source; does the CD manual say which ones and what the effects might be? I prolapsed a...
  29. judders74

    EEEWWWW the porrige is awfull!

    Hi... Sorry you're not keen on the porridge. If you get bored and fancy trying it again in a week or two (maybe with more water, e.g. 180ml) you never know you might change your mind. I keep changing my mind about shake flavours every few weeks! I used to love Fruits of the Forest shake...
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    2nd Weigh in......feel like i want to give up!

    Hi there, Stick with it a bit longer - my wife had the same thing (in fact she GAINED during her 2nd week of SS!!!), and nearly gave up there and then. But at the end of Week 3 she had lost over half a stone! Also, she had been weighing on our scales at home every other day to check...
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    My Current Before and During FATTTT Picture!!

    Hi Lilly, What a transformation, you must be so impressed with yourself...you look really happy in that Second picture too. No wonder! I hope its OK to say this, but you also look loads younger as well as slimmer. Keep posting your 'during' pictures, they are an inspiration to many...
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    No longer obese :-)

    That is so COOL! Well done, J
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    nearly 2 stone in 3 weeks!!!!!

    Hey Smurf! Just wanted to add to the comments from others, well done - you have achieved loads and long may it continue! How are things? J
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    3 stone gone, over halfway there!!

    Well done indeed Jabs! You can see from my ticker that we have made remarkably similar progress - I'm also just over halfway now too. :D :D :D We can do it! :D :D :D Judders
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    Goals Met

    Congratulations Liz, your progress is SO very inspiring. No wonder you are happy! :D I'm going to stick with this! J
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    My blubber battle! VJ's diary.

    Hi there and welcome. Roll on end of week one weigh-in! You know it will be worth the first few dodgey days. J
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    Week 8 - A 'Before' & 'During' Photo

    Yeah, get him to register on here! J
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    Week 8 - A 'Before' & 'During' Photo

    I started SS at the end of July 2008. I introduced bars and water flavourings in Week 2 (a bit early perhaps, but did me no harm!). During Week 4, I had a virus and felt a bit run down so had 3 days where I did SS+. Other than that, I've been doing SS all the way! Cheers, J
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    Photo of a CD "Muffin" anyone?

    Hi all, I plan to have another go at making muffins with shake packs etc., based on the great recipes posted by IceMoose and friends. I was wondering if anyone would be so very kind as to take a photo of a completed muffin next time they make one and then post it on here? It's not that I...
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    I did it, I walked away!!

    Great determination, not surprised you are pleased with yourself (bet your dog was happy too!). :chores016: J
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    Bournemouth meet - 24th/25th October - with guaranteed sun!!! and Sandy Balls :-)

    I'm going to see Hot Chip at Southampton Guildhall on 23rd (this doesn't count as a food mention, by the way!)...so could pop down for a drink or two on the 24th? J
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    Week 8 - A 'Before' & 'During' Photo

    Ha ha! I have been crafty and only posted a head-and-shoulders photo, though. My face is quite different since starting CD nearly 8 weeks ago, but the body is W-A-Y behind...LOL. Hope I don't end up like a pea-head person but still with the Michelin Man body! :eek::eek::eek::eek: Justin
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    What does "DH" mean?

    Oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for that. So I could put "MW" for marvellous wife, then?!! Which she is... :cupid: J
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    What does "DH" mean?

    Hi, Please don't laugh. Lots of your posts refer to "DH" and I don't know what it means. For example, "I felt like eating because DH wasn't at home" or "Can your DH support you with the diet". Could someone enlighten me?!!!! Thank you, Justin
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    Bournemouth meet - 24th/25th October - with guaranteed sun!!! and Sandy Balls :-)

    Hello, just found this! Could I come too please, even if just for part of the weekend (e.g. a drink on Friday or Saturday)? I'm along the coast in Southampton. BishBosh, I could give you a lift if you like (but we'll walk in separately as I don't want to ruin your chances with this hot...
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    Southampton Meet... early December?

    :) Count me in for a Southampton meet! Any dates are Ok with me (unless I win the lottery). Justin (in Southampton!)
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    Week 6 2 stone off!

    Brilliant news, what a fantastic achievement! The hard work pays off... Justin
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    Week 8 - A 'Before' & 'During' Photo

    Yeah, I always looked like that in photos - hated getting a camera shoved in my face! A persistent friend with a camera-phone took it. I've just realised I have literally about 6 photos with me in over the last 10 years or so (apart from my wedding photos in 2003). Its a shame really, but I'm...
  49. judders74

    Strawb tetra

    Hello, We all have such different tastes don't we?! I really don't like the strawberry tetras at all. To me, they taste very synthetic and the overpowering flavour is the plastic/cardboard that the carton is made of. Weird, I know. They remind me a bit of soya milk drinks! For me...
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    Porridge Tips 101

    Judders74's Tips for Happy CD Porridge :clap: Porridge tip #1 I make it with a bit more water than it suggests, around 180ml. Less gloopy, although not strictly to the rules on the packet, I know. Porridge tip #2 I always stir it halfway through microwaving it (after 30 seconds). Seems to...
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    Water Flavouring Beyond 6 Weeks?

    Thanks all for your thoughts, and to you Lesly for the definitive answer about the flavouring. Mystery solved. I will live if I use it, but my water might not taste so strong! I must admit, my tub of Berry stuff has begun to taste slightly less Berry-ish and a touch more bleachy. I think I...
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    Who is driving your bus?

    Hi all, I would like to share this metaphor with you all - it is used a lot in NLP when considering the self-limiting power of some of our old reactions, habits, negative thought spirals, unresourceful 'self-talk' etc. Click here: Bus Metaphor Speaks volumes to me! Justin
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    Puggso_32 - THIS THREAD IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE NEW THREAD (details within)

    Hi Stephen, Just noticed your diary title and it stood out because its one of the few from a fellow male of the species! Some days it DOES seem like you're the only guy on here doesn't it? But we are here, lurking under large rocks and such like. Also see you're a piper, same as my wife...
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    3weeks-1stone:)

    B r i l l i a n t !
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    Week 8 - A 'Before' & 'During' Photo

    Aw shucks! Thanks for all your kind comments folks. :o Yep, forgot about the feet! I was in size 10 shoes for the last few years but bought two new pairs at the weekend - both size 8! Weird-o-rama. :confused: I haven't been doing CD alongside any females, so its hard to compare! I...
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    Week 8 - A 'Before' & 'During' Photo

    Hi all, It's me again with another photo update. I'm still not as brave as Martin yet, so the shirt will be staying firmly on until further notice. Thanks everyone for all your support. I'm nearly halfway to my ultimate goal now. Justin (Judders74) PS: I've even lost fat off my eye-lids...
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    New bloke says hello!

    Hi Wayne, fellow bloke here! Welcome to Minimins, its a great site and you'll find lots of ideas, support, encouragement and motivation on here. :party0049: I'm also doing the Cambridge Diet like Caryl (BishBosh) - I started at the end of July weighing 19st 5lbs and have lost just under 3...
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    Water Flavouring Beyond 6 Weeks?

    Hmmm, me too. Was wondering what would go "off" too. Maybe the flavour wears off? Judders
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    CD Porridge & Hunger Levels?

    Hmmm, I did that (coffee in the Lactose-Free Capuccino) and it was bearable! Not one o my faves at all, nearly as bad (IMHO) as Lactose-Free Choc-Orange *shudder* Judders
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    CD Porridge & Hunger Levels?

    Totally agree. My brekkie is black coffee these days, nice big mug of the stuff. And porridge in the evening! Judders
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    CD Porridge & Hunger Levels?

    Hi BBlilsis, I remember the Ready Brek ads, with orange glow kids too! CD porridge is sort of like Ready Brek, but with gorgeous lumpy bits in that taste like cookie dough (not really selling the concept very well, am I??!!). Just noticed the hunger thing since eating the stuff, let me...
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    Water Flavouring Beyond 6 Weeks?

    Hi all, Another question... Does anyone know why water flavouring only has a shelf life of 6 weeks once it has been opened (as per the label)? I have some and the amount I use of it (approx half a teaspoon every other day) means that by the end of 6 weeks, I still have around half the tub...
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    CD Porridge & Hunger Levels?

    Hi all, As my avatar says, I'm lovin' the new CD porridge. Having read so many posts about it on here, it definitely seems to be a Marmite-like situation...either love it or hate it! Whilst I love it, I wonder if anyone else has noticed they have been considerably more hungry on days when...
  64. judders74

    Like a dog on heat....

    Hi BishBosh, Congratulations again on your amazing weight loss, by the way. I'm not sure I can help with any advice regarding dating as such, but wanted to add a male perspective that I hope will reassure you about the fact you have a child. As others have said, some men might be put off by...
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    Rings

    Good news - glad the ring fits now! My wedding ring started to fall off from Week 4 onwards, so I am now wearing it on my middle finger! Once my weight loss is complete and maintaining, I will get it re-sized. Judders
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    Where Is Martin??

    Hi all, Has anyone heard from Martin lately? Just wondered as he's not been posting for a little while now. :confused: I've sent him a PM.... Judders
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    A CD Dinner Party!

    PLEASE do it! (and video their reactions & post on here)
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    Are there any men???

    Hi all, I know the original post was from a while ago, but thought I'd dredge it up again and see how many other guys are on here these days! There's me of course (Judders74), Martin, IceMoose, PMB (who started this thread), and...? I've lost track of the other blokes here! can anyone...
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    Week 6: Some Highs & One Massive Low

    Hi all, I've reached the end of week six and its been seven days of opposites and mixed emotions for me.... Some Highs :D The belt I wear to work has gone in five holes now since starting CD - in fact, its on the very last hole. I'm going to buy a new one next week! I've reached one of...
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    First week on CD!! Gonna need some help!

    Hi there Cissie, First off....welcome to the Cambridge Diet! I've been on CD (doing Sole Source)for 6 weeks now and I've lost 2 stone 3 lbs so far - its an amazing diet, stick with it even if the first week feels tough at times. Its SO worth it, just wait until you see those scales moving in...
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    Ive started cambridge diet today yippie!!!

    Welcome to the Cambridge Diet! I've been on this for 6 weeks now and I've lost 2 stone 3 lbs so far - its an amazing diet, stick with it even if the first week feels tough at times. Its SO worth it, just wait for your end of week weigh-in! You will find loads of support, guidance...
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    CD Porridge - Cooking

    Thanks for clarifying this - I'm off to my CDCs house in an hour. Going to get some porridge! Judders
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    Big Dipper feeling - is this OK?

    Hi there, Just wanted to add another voice to the gang of people saying "it will pass". I had this during first week, really seasick or travel sick sort of feeling that came in waves - all gone by end of week 1 though! I think its the adjustment not only to less solid food and loads more...
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    No longer morbidly obese!!!

    Hi BishBosh! Congratulations, that is fantastic news and really makes a difference in health terms. Apart from all that, it must be motivating you to keep on track too. Well done. Judders
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    8 stones barrier passed

    All I can say is *W*O*W*...! And add that you are such an inspiration to me. You must be bursting with pride at this result and rightly so. All the best, Judders ;)
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    How Do I Make Psyllium Husk "Porridge"...?

    Hi Susan & MissMF, I made the porridge (poo-ridge?) like you said - half a pack of shake (banana) and had it cold. Loved it! Enhanced the shake in a good way (thicker, more filling). Had gallons of water before and after too, to avoid getting concrete guts. Having another one today...
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    ive just rang lady about CD

    Hi, There might be other CDcs in your area who will approach it differently. I've been on CD for 5 weeks and see my CDC each week, for around half an hour. See what other people on here think. Judders
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    How Do I Make Psyllium Husk "Porridge"...?

    Hi Susan, Brilliant, thanks for that. Will give it a try after the gym tonight... banana sounds good. Cheers again, Judders
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    How Do I Make Psyllium Husk "Porridge"...?

    Me again, I forgot to say - this is the stuff I have bought (click link below)... JUDDERS HUSKS Ta, Judders
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    How Do I Make Psyllium Husk "Porridge"...?

    Hi all, I'll get straight to the point - I've been mega constipated (hardly anything for 9 days). So I bought some 100% pure Psyllium/Ispaghula Husks from the health food shop at the weekend. I followed the instructions on the packet and bingo! They have started to produce the desired...
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    uh oh! I took a ducolax an hour and a half ago...

    It really is turd-tastic on here tonight!!! What with the other post about non-flushable poos and this one about dulcolax v sennokot...just keep chuckling away to myself! I'm off to bed soon, hope I don't dream of your "dynamite jobbies" or your "going like a donkey" tales! Judders
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    (.)(.)

    Thank GOD mine are finally going. Judders
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    Number 2's wont flush... YUCK ALERT!!!

    Hi again, Forgot to say.... ...I refer to my Cambridge poos as Ferrero Rochers, coz they're about the same size, shape and colour (minus the gold foil). ;) Judders
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    Number 2's wont flush... YUCK ALERT!!!

    Hi, Sipping a couple of mugs of hot water is meant to be good for the ol' "Cambridge Clods" (also known as constipation). ;) Won't help a bunged-up lav though. Judders
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    how do you drink your water

    Hi, Sipping a couple of mugs of hot water is meant to be good for the ol' "Cambridge Clods" (also known as constipation). ;) Judders
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    2nd Weigh In

    Well done for losing again this week, its going in the right direction. I lost 2lbs last week too, had stuck to it 100% so puzzled and a bit peeved too. Hoping for another loss this week, trying to see it as averaged out over the month. You're doing really well, stick with it!!! ;)...
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    Bouillon... Love It? Hate It?

    Hi Mandie, I used to add curry powder to the soups but didn't taste good. I reckon some fresh parsley chopped up small sprinkled on top of the Beautiful Bouillon (as I now call it) would be a nice bit of extra flavour. Maybe not OK for ketosis! My wife calls the drink "your funny gravy...
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    Bouillon... Love It? Hate It?

    Hi Mandie, The label on the tub says to make it up with 1 level teaspoon of powder to 250ml of hot water (quarter of a litre). I think you might be making it way too weak. The tub also says to adjust the quantity of powder to suit your taste, so I suppose I probably use a slightly heaped...
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    Bouillon... Love It? Hate It?

    Hi all, A silly thread perhaps, but I'm nearly bouncing off the walls with excitement. :D I've dipped a toe (metaphorically speaking) into the world of CD Vegetable Bouillon Drink this week.....and I REALLY like it! Those of you who saw my thread last week about ideas for savoury CD bars...
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    Newbie bloke says belated "hi"

    She wants to lose around 6 stone altogether; she's already lost 16lbs with CD. Oh yes - as soon as I was able to, I've had a bar a day! My faves are cranberry, malt toffee, peanut, orange. Last night I decided to be adventurous and made a chocolate m-a-m mousse but as it was setting I...
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    Planned Cheat on SS to Boost Metabolism?

    Hi again... Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this everyone - and for clarifying the CDC position for me, KD. I have had dreams over the last fortnight where I've eaten non-CD stuff and then woken the next day full of relief that I haven't done it for real! Judders74
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    Planned Cheat on SS to Boost Metabolism?

    Hi all, Had someone on one of my courses today who said they're doing CD SS (like me). They said their weight loss slowed down from week 4 onwards, to around 2lbs a week despite sticking to SS 100%. At the suggestion of their CDC, they had what they referred to as a "planned cheat" in week 8...
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    Before & During Photo - Week 3

    Sabab172, They're special people, mother-in-laws!!! :rolleyes: Judders
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    Before & During Photo - Week 3

    Thats often true. Having said that, my colleagues are predominantly nurses, specialists, doctors and other medical folk - they are all really outspoken usually and not known for holding back! Anyway, a little update.... I was coming into work this morning when someone I hadn't seen for 2...
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    Has any1 tried banana tetra in coffee??

    I'm gonna try this too. Love fresh 'real' coffee and am now used to it black, but now and then fancy a creamy one. Thanks for this folks, Judders
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    Banana Shakes

    Hi, Yep, I like banana shakes. Banana mousse is also good. Plus...if you can be bothered, make half quantity of banana mouse (half packet of shake mix, half a scoop of mix-a-mousse, half recommended water) and make small banana mousse but put in fridge to set in a medium dessert dish. Wash...
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    Lanacane Anti chafing

    Hi, My skirts rarely chafe. :D Judders74
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    Week Five Weigh In

    Ber-illiant progress - clothes often more telling than the numbers too, so you must be so pleased. Keep going! CD is great isn't it?! Judders
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    how do you cure dragon breath????

    The breath spray called Retardex is good - and just drinking lots more water. Retardex spray (and mouth wash) is possibly the most expensive one in Boots, Superdrug etc. but works best I've found. Judders
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    Before & During Photo - Week 3

    Wow, thanks everyone for your kind comments, I'm quite overwhelmed. Reading them has really helped my motivation to stick with this. I had a feeling I was starting to look different but wondered if I'd imagined it.... The reason I say this is I work in a department with around 40 people in...
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    treats any one???

    Good question, Babycake! Treats? No not every weigh-in, but I have decided to buy myself a pair of cufflinks for every stone I lose. Judders
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    Where are you from!

    Age: 34 Children: Not yet, soon I hope Town: Southampton Married: Yes, nearly 5 years Pets: Nepalese Terrier & Scottish Terrier Job: Leadership & Management Trainer Favourite word: Pebble
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    Before & During Photo - Week 3

    Hi all, I've been encouraged to share some "before" and "during" photos, to highlight the shrinking double chin! The "Before CD" photo was taken when I was about 5lbs lighter than when I actually began the Cambridge Diet 3 weeks ago. The "Week 3" photo was taken at the end of my 3rd week...
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    jelly??

    Cheers KD. Yeah, I had flavourings from Week 2 onwards and was just told use a teaspoon in a litre of water - no limit mentioned. Will definitely limit my intake to the teaspoon a day, don't want to be naughty and then have a slump. Thanks again, Judders
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    Flavour Ideas for CD Meal Bars **WARNING - FOOD REFERENCES **

    Savoury CD Meal Bars **FOOD REFS** Hold on... Lets be honest, maybe it would be more "Quasi-Quiche". :rolleyes: Judders74
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    Flavour Ideas for CD Meal Bars **WARNING - FOOD REFERENCES **

    Thanks for all the replies folks!!! Great flavour ideas there, more than enough to keep the CD people busy if they wanted to have a go at a savoury bar for us non-sweet-tooth CDers. I've got to say, the one that got ME drooling on the keyboard (nice mental image that, cheers...
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    Flavour Ideas for CD Meal Bars **WARNING - FOOD REFERENCES **

    Hi Toots, I wondered about mix-a-mousse in a soup too. I thought it could possibly come out like pate? Or maybe more like pet food!!! Ooh, feel sick now. Just remembered my dog used to have some beef-flavoured toothpaste. IMAGINE THAT... Judders
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    Flavour Ideas for CD Meal Bars **WARNING - FOOD REFERENCES **

    Oh yes! Cheese and onion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (drool) Judders
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    jelly??

    Hi all, What IS the daily allowance of flavouring then? I had no idea there was one (...oops). J74
  110. judders74

    Flavour Ideas for CD Meal Bars **WARNING - FOOD REFERENCES **

    Hi all, Decided to start a thread to generate ideas for future meal bar flavours, that maybe the boffins/chefs at CD HQ would like to try out. As a savoury-toothed guy, I am getting a bit bored with all the sweetness from shakes, mousses, bars (I only like 1 soup flavour, tomato - gone off...
  111. judders74

    Newbie bloke says belated "hi"

    Newbie bloke says belated "hi" **SOME FOOD REFS** Well... Its all good quality stuff as far as I can see, like decent 'ready meals' to which you can add certain vegetables if you like (not supplied). So far she has had granola+milk for breakfast, lunch is usually a soup (pea & ham smells...
  112. judders74

    Stomach making odd noices

    Good to hear a new bar flavour is on the way, thanks for that MsJMC. Personally, I'm a savoury foodie so finding that I am getting a little bit of overload with the sweet stuff (only soup I can handle is tomato...gone off all the the others). Maybe I'll have to email the CD boffins with some...
  113. judders74

    Word Association

    club
  114. judders74

    cd ss ;-)!

    Brilliant loss again, a stone gone now! Pick something up that weighs 14lbs and you'll be amazed that its quite heavy. I like to do that, another way of keeping you on track. J74
  115. judders74

    Mega hot and cold sweats on day 3

    Hi BooBooChicken, Same here, had the sweats for about 4 days. Now fine. If anything, get occasionally cold now! J74
  116. judders74

    My Blog

    Hi Martin, Just had a look at your blog, what a great idea. I for one will be visiting it regularly and look forward to sharing your successes. Photo updates too...brave man! I have a "before" photo taken one day prior to starting CD, must remember to another one this weekend. Though I...
  117. judders74

    happy and sad....

    Hi, Its all about you, where you want to reach. Go for it! Also, part of our CDC's role is surely to keep an eye out for us and spot any issues so I am sure they wouldn't let you carry on if they thought it was unhealthy. You're doing well. Happy anniversary! Judders74
  118. judders74

    Day 2.

    Great to hear you've started now - brilliant about the cycling too. Yep, headache will be gone soon. Ketosis here you come! Judders
  119. judders74

    Newbie bloke says belated "hi"

    Haven't licked that fork yet. Honest. Judders
  120. judders74

    Newbie bloke says belated "hi"

    Rabbit flavour especially. Sick innit?!! Judders
  121. judders74

    Newbie bloke says belated "hi"

    Thanks MsJMC, I'm finding CD pretty good actually, better than expected. My wife left yesterday (not me, she left CD!) and is now doing Diet Chef, her first box of stuff arrived yesterday - looks good. I'm happy with CD though, and you're right about the mind over matter thing. Doing CD...
  122. judders74

    CD While On Holiday

    Brilliant news! I'm impressed and inspired. Off to Cornwall for Bank Hol weekend, in a hotel with very non-CD choices for brekkie on the menu! But...going to take CD packs with me and my cordless hand blender. Thats the plan anyway... ;-0 J74
  123. judders74

    Stomach making odd noices

    Yep, with you two there! Chocolate orange was how I'd imagine it would feel to drink orange flavoured cooking oil, seemed really slimey! Probably a good mousse choice, if you like the flavour. From another who doesn't like choc-orange, I've been told if yuo add mix-a-mousse its like eating a...
  124. judders74

    Word Association

    cork
  125. judders74

    NATALIE CASSIDY THEN AND NOW

    Hi, TaeBo DVDs are good, fast fat burning. Less girly for us blokes too!!! They're usually on eBay, definitely on Amazon if you wanna try. Recommend! J74
  126. judders74

    Newbie bloke says belated "hi"

    Hi everyone, Thanks for the warm welcome - this is a friendly place indeed! I have a cold at the moment (no, its not man-flu) so woke up early with a blocked nose / headache on Saturday morning and decided to see whats going on with Minimins! Its a bit quiet on here...funny that. End of...
  127. judders74

    cd ss ;-)!

    All the best with the weigh-in Luke! Brilliant news re the chicken curry - was that one of your faves prior to CD? The more times you can abstain while others eat food you like (or think you like in the pre-CD days ;)), the easier each subsequent time will be, in my opinion/experience. J74
  128. judders74

    3rd WI!!!!!!!!!!! yay!!

    Wow! BLOOMIN' marvellous weight loss to date. I see you're in So'ton too - who is your CDC? Mine is Sharon in Woolston. All the best, J74
  129. judders74

    Has any one cheated?

    Nope, not cheated so far (only week 3 though). As others have said, I gather its not worth the potential struggle back onto it. Having said that, if you do "fall of the wagon" - its all about how you dust yourself off, get back on and look towards that new you/future. We're all human! J74
  130. judders74

    Wheres Martin??

    Hi Martin, Well done on the weight loss, its all going in the right direction. The reduced waist must be really motivating! Its great when clothes start to get baggy - thats rewarding and is often a more accurate reflection than the numbers on the scales! :) Good that you can start to...
  131. judders74

    How hard is the first week?

    Hello, Forgot to say... you asked how hard Week 1 of CD is. My first week was only recent, so fresh in my memory - so I'll add my experience to the pot. Day 1 was OK (surprised by shakes tasting better than expected) Day 2 was not good (very tired and had a headache, went to bed for the...
  132. judders74

    How hard is the first week?

    Good question, I am sure its not right or wrong! Its highlighted some of my food/emotion related habits this ole CD lark. There was a degree of excitement for me too, so I'm sure its something many experience. Judders
  133. judders74

    Wheres Martin??

    Hey Martin, Good to hear from you again. Sounds like you're well into the swing of sole source - I had same as you earlier this week one day, then back on SS every other. I'm sorry to hear your other news, mate. It's a tough time indeed, thoughts are with you both. Judders PS - All the...
  134. judders74

    afternoon all

    Welcome, glad you stumbled across this website! I found it by accident too and now visit regularly. Best of luck with your journey, kepp us posted. J74
  135. judders74

    Hello Again

    Hi there, First step is done - deciding to take action. Good luck with your chosen plan, look forward to hearing more of your journey soon. J74
  136. judders74

    Ketosis

    Hi Remia, I too use Ketistix, I have found the colours quite variable - I don't use them every day, probably every other day. I have been SS-ing 100% for 3 weeks as of this Friday coming and some days the colour is the palest pink one (nearly beige on a couple of occasions) and then on other...
  137. judders74

    Newbie bloke says belated "hi"

    Hi all, :) I've been doing the Cambridge Diet for two and a half weeks now, and just remembered today that I hadn't introduced myself to you all. I'm 34, married and live in Southampton. I began my CD journey at 19st 5lbs towards the end of July and so far I have lost 16lbs and I am well...
  138. judders74

    Worried but determined man. Hello everyone.

    Hi CS, Welcome to Minimins - another bloke here! I've done WW in the past, its SO flexible and you can still have those foods that you really want (in moderation of course) and often people find that is what helps them keep going. We're a similar weight and age, so will be great to hear...
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    Another Newbie

    Hi & welcome, My wife took Xenical and as others have said, should be fine and is a good deterrent!!! LOL Best of luck, J74
  140. judders74

    Newbie

    Hi Beckah, So glad you've found that determination to do it - as others have said, Minimins is a good site to ask questions, get information, look for motivation etc. , especially those "before and after" photos people put on here. Although I am in Week 3 of the Cambridge Diet, I have a...
  141. judders74

    Greetings

    Welcome and all the best with your journey - and giving up smoking too, what an achievement (I did the same last year, still off them). You'll find loads of support and advice here. J74
  142. judders74

    Cambridge Diet Weightloss Record Thread. Please add your story!

    Thank you to all who have posted on this thread, it is very inspiring - I'm having a bit of a dip today motivation-wise (nothing major, haven't eaten any non-CD stuff) and this has helped me re-focus. Keep the stories coming! As other newer folk have said, I will add mine to this in future. J74
  143. judders74

    Graph or Spreadsheet

    hi, Just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting this, its really helping me to think of what I'm aiming for (and see it on paper). Cheers, J74
  144. judders74

    Week 5 Weigh in, 2 stone gone

    Hey PMB, its....BLOOMIN' MARVELLOUS!!! Well done on the fantastic weight loss to date - keep going, its a real inspiration to me (I'm on Week 3). i had bad restless legs and cramp in Week 1, even worse into Week 2 - then suddenly it disappeared and haven't had it since. Apparently can be...
  145. judders74

    Proud of myself ( contains talk of food )

    Well done, what a test! Will help you know you can do it when you approach the next situation like that in future, too. I've had a couple of KFC-related situations like yours, I ate a cranberry bar and guzzled water (despite temptation of lovely smells!). You're right to be proud of yourself...
  146. judders74

    When did you realise.....?

    Hello! I knew the time had come to REALLY do something - and mean it - about reducing my weight when I saw a photo of myself at a friend's wedding. I was the best man and wore "morning dress" (the traditional wedding outfit with the tailed jacket) as chosen by the bride and groom. Well...I...
  147. judders74

    I'm in the zone, and it feels goood!

    Hi AJ, Just wanted to to say "hi" and let you know I found your original post about being in the zone really motivational. Thank you for telling us about it. I stopped and thought about your description of the clouds for a moment...then realised I feel pretty much the same. For me, its as...
  148. judders74

    Water Consumption! Please Read!!!

    Thanks for posting this - helpful guidance indeed, especially about bearing in mind what you used to drink BEFORE doing CD. That affects the amount you can increase your intake by, and at what pace. Cheers, J
  149. judders74

    Can you see the difference?

    Wow! VERY clear difference - you must be really pleased and proud of yourself. Its amazing what changes in such a short space of time isn't it? very motivating for us newbies.:D All the best, J
  150. judders74

    Can you interchange SS and SS+ as and when?

    Hello, I am not sure of the "official" answer to this as I am not a CD counsellor, but based on my experience so far... ....mid-week during Week 2 (last week) I felt the same as you and I had two bits of chicken without skin and a little side salad of radish, celery, lettuce and cucumberl I...
  151. judders74

    Hello i'm new on day 5

    Hi and welcome to the Cambridge Diet! I am on Day 1 of Week 3, so have limited advice but hope it helps. By the way, I also want to lose around 5 stone, although to reach my "recommended" weight for my height I think it should be more like 6 or 7 stone! As others have said, the advice...
  152. judders74

    1st Week

    Great weight loss, you're doing so well. For me, as others have said, I think SS sort of keeps me where I need to be as its black-and-white regarding what you can eat! Keep us posted... J
  153. judders74

    Are there any men here?

    Hi again Martin, Just wrote you a reply in "Quick Reply" and it has vanished... finding my way round this site a bit at a time, so guess that I maybe typed too much and "Quick Reply" binned it! Not sure what all the "rules" are yet.... Anyway, just wanted to say I smiled when I read your...
  154. judders74

    Personal treats?

    Lots of girlie stuff on here (spas, handbags etc,)!!! My wife is doing SS+ so this has given me ideas for treats I could get her! I am doing SS and want to lose at least 5 stone - I'm sure I remember her agreeing to buy me a pair of cufflinks for each stone I lose (must get that in writing). J
  155. judders74

    tummy noises!

    Hi lalliali, I've been doing SS for just over a week now - my stomach made the loudest noises on Day 4, to such an extent that it kept making my dog jump! Its usually the other way round :) J
  156. judders74

    1st Week

    Hi, Well done - I know what first week is like, just two days into my second week right now!!! I nearly quit a couple of times alst week and SO glad that I stuck with it; my CDC is great too, which helps. My wife is doing this too, again that helps! Good luck with SS and have fun. J
  157. judders74

    The future...how to change your lifestyle? Please share!!

    Hi, I'm only on Week 2 of SS but already I know the BIG learning for me is portion sizes, as well as the things others have said about "treats" not really being a treat if you have them every other day! J
  158. judders74

    Are there any men here?

    Hi Martin, You're not the only bloke.... I've just started my CD journey too, I am currently on Day 8 and delighted with a 10lb loss in my first week. I've just had a very up-and-down first week to be honest, nearly quit this on three occasions during Days 5-7 but so glad I didn't as...
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