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Hi Crazyangel, I did a similar thing - lost six stones on CD, kept it off for 18 months more or less, then went on holiday. My first time in Butlins and it turns out I really like their half-board food... put on about 7lbs on holiday and by the time I got home my sugar addiction was back on...

I usually go with 'violinplayer' or something similarly musical on forums but I think that sounds like I think I'm really good at it or something (I'm not!) so was dead pleased to think of my minimins name, since it fitted my desire back then to shrink into the background and be totally anonomous.

Hi Sam, I started on Jan 2nd and the first time I was at goal on my CDCs scales was last week, but it's an evening WI which does add a few pounds. :)

One journey finished, another begins... Well, my prediction about being rubbish at keeping has been fulfilled :o – here I am at the end of my weight loss journey (and looking with some trepidation at the start of my maintenance journey) having written less than some people do in a single day...

What about gathering up all the bits and pieces lying around the house that you don't want any more and trying to sell them on ebay. You'd need someone to take them for posting though... Best of luck with the recovery. My 2 c-sections were not fun experiences but now the scars are hardly...

I'm no techie, but I think that operating systems have a limit on how many levels of subdirectories they will allow you to have. Could that be the problem...?

Thanks Pierce! I've just ordered some. I get the same thing with my hands but for me it's caused by eczema and it's all year round. I really hate the feeling of moisturiser and with two kids and a full time job I don't have much time for sitting around with sticky hands (yuck!!) so I often...

I'm so glad I've seen this thread! Everyone at work thinks I'm mad :eek: when I tell them about all the new things I've been cooking for my family (low GI muffins, oven roasted cod with a herb crust, banana parkin...), and all the appliances that have been retreived from the garage :o and put...

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Hi Maidmaz, Lactulose is a stool softener (sorry if tmi!) so hopefully that will help you. However I think it's just a special kind of sugar so will probably knock you out of ketosis. Probably worth it to get sorted out though! Good luck.

Hi Maidmaz, I'm no expert but hopefully my reply will prompt someone more knowledgable to jump in! :) These are my tips for avoiding constipation: - water, water, water - psyllium husks every day as porridge - I'm on CD so I also have two spoons of Fibre 89 every day However it sounds like...

Hi hana, I'm no expert but no-one else has replied yet so here's my two pence worth. A bit of chicken and grilled lamb don't contain any carbs, so in falling off the wagon at least you fell in a good direction! You won't be knocked out of ketosis so hopefully it will be fairly easy for you...

I make up my shakes at work using an Aerolatte from Whittard's: http://www.whittard.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=115451&cid=t1000&language=en-GB. It uses batteries so maybe no need for an electrical check?

Hi Lynjo, I'm no expert but no-one else has replied so here's my 2p worth... :D I think if you have more shakes than you're supposed to there's a risk that you will fall out of ketosis since they contain small amounts of carbs. The ways I use to feel full are: - water, water, water -...

My unofficial weight loss (first thing in the morning, and taking into account the 5lb gain before I even started!) is 3.5 stone. :D That's the same weight as my five year old son, who I can't carry up the stairs... I find it really shocking that three months ago I was carrying that around...

Approximate times: 6:30: half pack vanilla porridge 11:30: half shake 13:30: half soup 16:00: half shake 18:30: half shake 21:00: half soup I started off in this pattern since I thought it would be easier to get through the first few days if I had something more often. Now I'm not sure I could...

Thanks for the tip, Rubyberrie! However I've never managed to find a padded bra that could do the job... :( Mine must be particularly enthusiastic! :eek: :o ;) :D I am looking forward to shopping in M&S for new bras soon though - mine are getting a bit loose. Hooray!

Ahem... :o After the most excellent posts about mooncups (I've got mine but have tried it out yet :o ) I thought I'd share with you a product that is not quite as intimate but that I've found incredibly useful :D : Bra discs: "BraDiscs are non-adhesive and are worn with a bra and are the...

Sorry to hear you're feeling so rough! I'm no expert but I guess you may be feeling hungry because you haven't absorbed all of the nutrients from the packs. Hopefully when everything settles down and you're feeling well again the hunger will go too. In the meantime drink lots of water since...

Well, I said I would be rubbish at keeping a diary up to date and I was right! :o :o I've just had a read back at what I have written and it's really interesting to see how I was feeling back then, so I'm doing an update now but no promises to myself about how soon it will be before the next...

Wow - you were amazingly strong to resist that carrot cake! :eek: I always dive into the chocolate when things get bad :sigh: :o so you've really given me hope that I can manage not to do this in the future. :) I hope you are still staying strong and that your Dad is not too poorly.

Hi Cathy, I've got the summer berry flavour and I don't like it. :( I've only had a tiny bit and you're welcome to the rest if you would like me to post it to you. :) If you're interested, pm me with your address and I'll try to get it in the post as soon as I can. :D

Hi yo-yo, My first attempts at porridge we also very slimy and totally inedible. The trick is to not put too much husk in and only stir them, don't blend. I use about 175ml of just boiled water, add half a pack of vanilla (or chocolate), whizz, add a fairly heaped tbsp of husks and stir. Wait...

Thanks everyone!! :D :D Mammoth sandwich session for me tomorrow then...!! :rolleyes: ;) :D

I'm sure I saw a thread here the other day where someone was talking about making packed lunches and which sandwiches freeze well so you can make them in advance.... Anyone know where I can find it?? :confused: :o (I know, I know - I should have printed it straight away... :o :) ) My DS is...

Hi Catwoman, I only lost 2lb last week despite sticking to CD SS 100%, and no totm. :( I also definitely feel phsically hungry quite a lot of the time :( :sigh: (unless I'm having a phase where I'm so cold that I can't type and then I don't really notice ;) ) but I think ketosis affects...

I had my aam week one week late due to a mix-up with the dates. Last week I only lost 2lb but this week (after starting aam on Monday) I think I'll lose about 5lb (if I can make it through the snow to my WI!) The official line is that losses should continue at the same rate as before and...

Last night I had 50g of tuna (in spring water) with some courgette chopped up quite small and 'fried' in a bit of bouillion with some mixed herbs, pepper and a tiny bit of garlic powder. Yummy!! :D :D :D (I know tuna isn't on the list for AAM but I checked with my CDC and she said 50g would...

Hi Goldgranny, I'm supposed to be working ;) but I didn't want you to think we were all ignoring you! :D I split my packs in half so that I have six smaller shakes/soups per day. I find this much easier since I can have something mid morning and mid afternoon (my trouble times). I'm on CD...

Sorry to read that you're having such a hard time!! :( :sigh: I think you're right - it must be better to have too many cooked packs than not enough packs. Are you managing to get your two litres of water down? Since you've been throwing up it's even more important to make sure you drink...

I found the water quite hard at first. :( Before CD I used to drink about two litres of water a day anyway (that's generally all I drink) but trying to push it up to three was surprisingly difficult. :eek: :( However I'm now on day 31 and four litres a day is now quite managable most of the...

Congratulations!!! ...:D :D :D From one of the many people who found the courage to start this mad and brilliant diet from reading your blog. :D :D :D :D

LOL!! :D :D :eek: :D

A couple of times I've had vivid dreams about eating :eek: and had to think hard after waking up to make sure that it's not real!! :o :D

They are pure fibre. You can add them to warm shakes to make 'porridge' - yummy and really filling! :D :D With the side benefit of helping to prevent constipation. :eek: :o :D I add half a pack of vanilla to 175ml of boiled water, wizz it for a bit (I use a stick blender) and then stir in 1...

I get mine from here: http://www.healthspan.co.uk/shop/product.aspx?Id=C-PH They're half price at the moment. :D

I don't presume to know the answer but I'm sure someone who does will be along in a minute... :)

That's brilliant Sonkie - WELL DONE!! :D :D :D :D

I was really glad to have stumbled on it too! I was really suprised about the sugar. However we have definitley noticed that if we give DS (just turned 5) something with too many chemicals he goes quite loopy. When he was about 3 we gave him a slice of microwave pizza (:o I know, I know what...

Thanks for the tips Mags! :D I'm sticking to straight shakes/porridge and soups for as long as I can so that when I get bored of them I can try something new, but it will be great to have the benefit of someone else's experience so that I don't ruin my food!! :eek: :D :D

Thanks everyone - I'm really glad it's not just me! :eek: :D I've never been this cold before - I'm trying to enjoy the novelty since I'm usually too hot when everyone else is shivering! ;) I've just bought some furry slippers and my first pair of boots for at least 25 years... :o I'm even...

Can't say I've missed chewing particularly... But I make sure I have a couple of half-packs (I split all my packs) saved so that DH and I are 'eating' at the same time in the evenings. :)

Great thread! My CDC lost two stone in 9 weeks to get ready for her wedding. It did make me feel at first like she couldn't possibly empathise with me, and must be disgusted by people who need to lose as much weight as I do. :( :mad: :sigh: But actually she's been really supportive and...

Best of luck for the WI later today!! :)

Hi Lelly, I'm sure someone will be along in a minute who knows much more about this than me :eek: , but in the meantime... If you eat soup with carbs (e.g potatoes) I guess you will put quite a lot of that back on pretty quickly as your glycogen stores (and associated water) are replenished...

Just to add to Sonkies reply: I think you're only allowed to take 6 ibuprofen in 24 hours, so if you're alternating you need to make sure you don't take too many. :eek: However you can take your ibuprofen at the same time as paracetamol if you want. :) (Not sure whether ibuprofen have carbs...

Hi Methanie, Here's where I get my husks from: http://www.healthspan.co.uk/shop/product.aspx?Id=C-PH They're half-price at the moment :D , so probably much cheaper than you'll get anywhere else. However they may take a few days to arrive. :( You can also buy them at most health food stores but...

The first few days can be really hard :( , especially when you're looking after sick children and feeling caged in. :( But if you can grit your teeth and get through them you'll feel a lot better once ketosis really sets in. :D I split my packs in half and I found having six smaller meals...

Really sorry - I don't know the answer. :( But bumping in case someone else can help. :confused: Hope you feel better soon. {{HUGS}}

Go Mags!! You're doing so well! :D I know it's hard when you're looking after your little ones when they're ill :( , but it sounds like you're really focussed!! :) :) Keep going - you can do it! :D Don't worry about boring anyone... that's what we're all here for!! ;) And it's not as if all...

Hurrah - yummy mousse!! Thanks for your help everyone!! :D Last night I put the water in the freezer until it started to ice up and then put the stick blender straight in after the powder, no messing, and that worked great! :D Who would have thought you can lose weight by eating yummy...

I use a Bamix stick blender and water from the fridge, and I'm probably being a bit too gentle. ;) Tonight I'll put the water in the freezer for a few minutes first, and be more agressive!! :eek: :) Thanks for your help!! :D :D (If that doesn't work I'll get myself a Genie.... :) )

I've tried making mousse a couple of times. The first time I just put the mix-a-mousse in at the same time as the shake powder and whizzed it all up. It was absolutely vile :eek: - just big lumps of gelatin in the shake. :( I managed to force down about half. :( :( The next time I tried...

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Hi Bettyboo, I know exactly what you mean about feeling like a cheat!! :( I've just started the bars and it seems sooo wrong to be eating chocolate when that's one of the reasons I'm on this crazy diet in the first place!! :o :o I'm cutting them up into small slices so that they last...

Best of luck with the interview!! :D I used to have to interview people and I hated it - I was probably more nervous than they were! :o If you can just be yourself and be friendly and chatty it makes the interviewers life much easier and they're more likely to have a good impression. ;) I'm...

Another 1.5lb lost and down into a whole new number of stones!! Whoo-hoo!! :D :D :D :D Went to Sainsbury's to do the weekly shop today and walking past all that food really didn't bother me at all. I'm in the CD zone and ready for the weekend - bring it on!! :D :D :D :D

Congratulations!! Hope you're feeling better now. :D :D

OK, here goes: A straightish skirt in a pale colour, maybe lilac, mid-calf length but with a split. A crisp white top that's tucked in, not hanging lose to hide the flab. Strappy sandals, since hopefully my feet won't be taking so much punishment. All from somewhere 'thin' like Next or some of...

I really can't imagine what I'll be wearing then... :confused: But hopefully I'll have a bigger choice of shops to buy it from! :D

Wow - well done! (Wish I hadn't put anything on over Xmas... :o ) Best of luck for the first few days. I know what you mean about food everywhere! :D

Dotty - it's probably just a blip. These happen to all of us, young or old. (Not that you're old! :) ) I had really terrible short term memory problems when I was pregnant. :( I would put the taps on to do some washing up, go upstairs to get something and come back downstairs 20 mins later! :o...

Just trying it out... Thanks!! :D :D

Diva said (sorry - can't work out how to quote message in reply - tick box is ignoring me!): Now those clients of mine...supposing I really did make them feel bad about eating whatever...would they come back? Yes, but only for a short time because they have handed over their responsibility to...

Hi Dizzy, I'm glad I'm not the only obsessive here! ;) Thanks for sharing! :D :D

Good for you Sonkie! Thin and ordinary (instead of fat and conspicuous) in a cossie - here we come!! :D :D I still won't be willingly going on the water slides though - they scare the cr*p out of me. :eek: Although maybe when I'm thinner I'll go more slowly...? (Less momentum) :confused...

It's my son's birthday party on Sunday and I've just ordered a massive football-pitch themed birthday cake from Costco... The High and mighty is going to get plenty of use this weekend! :D :D I've got to pick it up after a three hour choir rehearsal when I won't have had any chance to eat...

I'm on day 7 and I can promise that it does get better. I split my shakes/soups in half so that I can have six small drinks per day instead of three big ones and I find this a lot easier - the gaps between the food aren't so big. Maybe you'd find this helpful? Good luck and stick with it...

Thanks Dizzy I like the high and mighty idea... I'll put it to good use next weekend! :D

One week down... do far so good! First WI last night. Only lost 5lbs. I say only... I couldn't have imagined losing that much in a week before finding CD but now it seems like quite a small number for week 1. However my baseline WI was before Christmas and by my scales I put on 5lb over the...

Well done!! Congratulations on the weight loss!! :D :D Now the first week is over for both of us hopefully that's the worst bit behind us. I would also know whether we're stuck with this horrible taste... :( I guess drinking more water should dilute the concentration of ketones and maybe...

Dizzy - Thanks for your post in particular. Made me cry :o , but in a good way! :) I could be thin by the summer. Oh good grief. Can't quite believe that at the moment (or imagine what it would look like) but I'm really determined to make this work. I'll start thinking of the benefits for me...

Thanks everyone for your support - it's good to have some company! :D I'm drinking about 3 litres per day. I thought I'd manage more since I'm a water drinker anyway and would usually drink about two litres... but I'm finding it quite hard to get down as much as I am. Can't imagine how some...

Seems a bit bizarre.. but then what do I know? :) Any volunteers to try it out and let us know whether it works?

I never thought I'd do something like an on-line diary, and I think I'll be pretty bad at keeping it up to date, but I've read so many accounts from other people that have inspired me to do this that is seems ungrateful not to add my story to the pile. I'll be 38 next month and I need to lost...

I don't post - but I'm glad everyone else does!! I'm one of the lurkers who hardly ever posts. :o I'm on day 3 (and still waiting for ketosis, I think) and it's an amazing help to be able to read about everyone else's experiences. On some sites like this you get the feeling that if you...

"Feisty colon"! LOL :D How can I get one of those...?

Hi Charmed, I will be starting on Jan 2nd too, so let's do it together!! :D

Congratulations!! Please stick around - those of us about to start need your support, to remind is that it is really possible! :)