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Me me me! I'm starting when kids go back to school. I have 8 stone to lose. Would really appreciate all the help and support I can get xxxx together we can all help each other xxxx

Well i am on day 1 of my second time. I done CD to years ago and lost 4.5 stone in 4 months then had to stop coz i got gallstones and then had gall bladder removal. I never got to goal or maintainence so I am hoping I can do it this time. XX:)

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You need to click on - 'advisory notes' sorry!!! Sian xxx

This may shed some light for some people. I know there have been alot of threads about this. cambridge research CLICK ON - 'ADVISORY NOTES' (Hope this works - Ive never done this!!) Sian XXX

Oh yeah!!!! Just realised. Doh!!!

I was just about to say exactly the same thing. I have had 5 major attacks now and had my scan 2 weeks ago which confirmed it. Seeing the surgeon on 12th December. Get it looked into, as soon as poss. XXX

Thats brill. Well done you. You deserve a treat, after what you have achieved. As Abz says, there is no link. But I would love to see your photos. Well done XXX Sian XXX

I saw my CDC this morning and I now weigh 15st 10lbs!!! I am now only 4lbs away from losing 4 stone!!!!! whoo hooo!!!! Cannot believe it. So guess what my target is this week???? Yep..... to get to 15st 6 lbs next week!!!! This is so major. I love it!!!!:)

Thats brill, Well done on getting past the 1st week. Keep going, its soooo worth it!!! Sian XX

I just wonder if anyone else feels like me???? The more weight I am losing the more tactile I am becoming with hubby again.... He is the same Height as me and 3 months ago I was 6 stone (yes 6) heavier than him. I didnt realise until now what an effect my weight had on our releationship. I never...

Blue_grapefruit(3st) Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) 20lbs gone - since i did this pledge Bigbird (4st)-27lbs = 29 lb to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 6) 23lbs down 1st 10lbs to go Bunnyg (3.5 st) Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121 (3...

Well, done you. You should be so proud of yourself. I read your post and totally welled up. I have just hit the 3 and half stone mark and cant get my head round it, so I totally know how you feel. Well done. You will reach goal before you know it!!!! Keep up the good work. :):):):)Sian...

I do not have Excel and when I click on the link, I just get a notepad page with lots of letters, numbers, and symbols!!! Am I doing something wrong!!!???? Thanks Sian XXX

Sorry, This was supposed to go in the Graph or Spreadsheet thread!!! Whoops !!!!

I do not have Excel. When i try to open this i just get a page of gobbeldy gook!!! letters, numbers and symbols everywhere?? Am I doing something wrong???:cry::cry:

Blue_grapefruit(3st) Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) Bigbird (4st)-24 = 32lbs to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 6) 15lbs down 2st 7lbs to go Bunnyg (3.5 st - 18.5 stone) 14lb down 2 stone 7lb to go Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121...

Thanks for all replies and words of support. I still have 6 stone to go, but I feel sure now that I can do it!!! Sian XXX

Well as the title says.... I weighed myself this morning and have hit the 3 stone mark!!!! So on 15 July I was 19st 6lbs, and today 01 October 16st 6lbs!!!! I am so pleased with myself, infact I feel a little bit tearful. I think its relief that I am doing this. The thought of actually being...

Blue_grapefruit(3st) Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) Bigbird (4st)-14 = 42lb to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 6) 6lbs down 3st to go Bunnyg (3.5 st) Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121 (3 st) 161ds (3st) 12lbs down 30lbs to go...

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Hi guys, Been a bit naughty this weekend with it being my sons 4th birthday, and parties family friends and chocolate cake etc etc. But back on track today and hoping to lose 4 lbs or more this week. Going to think of this day by day now so each day is an achievment.

Blue_grapefruit(3st) Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) Bigbird (4st)-14 = 42lb to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 6) 3lbs down 3st 3lbs to go Bunnyg (3.5 st) Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121 (3 st) 161ds (3st) 12lbs down 30lbs to go...

I cant beleive this thread!!!! My husband called an ambulance tonight about 6pm. One minute I was fine and then next pain in my upper abdomen and under my breast bone. Then after about 10-15 mins I passed out. Hubby thought I was having a heart attack!!! But they tested everything and it was all...

That is brilliant. Next week you would have definately hit the 2 stone barrier. woooooohoooooooo!!!!!! well done you. keep up the good work. Sian XXX:):)

Well I cannot believe I have even got this far. My will power is normally zero so feeling quite proud of my self. I have lost 3 lbs this week, which is good considering its the TOTM. But best of all it just takes me into the 16's!!!!! Im 16st 13lbs. I havent been in the 16's for years!!!! I...

Now I've posted enough posts ive now managed to add a photo and album. Im going to keep an album going every 4-6 weeks of updated phots of myself so I can see the difference. I sometimes think its easier for other people to notice more than we can tell ourselves, If you know what I mean !!!

I decided to go swimming this morning. So I put baby into the crech, and off I went. Our local pool is an olympic sized pool, and I remember going swimming there along time ago, and after about 6 lengths having to stop for 5 mins to get my energy back!!! Any way, I done 22 lengths and without...

Me and Hubby took the kids to London for day yesterday. We went to the new 'Ripley's - Believe it or not' Museum in Piccadilly Circus. There was a live size figure of a huge man on scales who weighed 485 kg (approx 76 stone I think)!! Next to it was matching scales, so My hubby, kids, pram with...

Hello, Welcome to Minimins. Its a great site. Good luck with CD, and if you have any problems or worries just go through the posts on here, because you will always find someone who feels the same that can help. Its a great support network, and keeps you motivated and positive. Sian XXX

Added myself on bottom. Blue_grapefruit (3st) Janie 1978 (3 st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5 st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) Bigbird (4 st)-3 = 53lb to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 6) 3lbs down 3st 3lbs to go Bunnyg (3.5 st) Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121 (3 st) 161ds...

Me too please!! I was 17st 2 lbs at my weigh-in on Friday. I would like to get to 13 & half stone by Xmas which is 3 stone 9 lbs to lose!!!! Come on guys we can do it!!! XXXSianXXX

Just tried the porridge, and what a dissapointment. It was absolutely disgusting!!!! I at least expected it to be bearable at the worst, but I had one mouthful, tried another and could have been sick!!! Yuk.... What a shame, I was so excited...

Well after a difficult couple of weeks, I am now back on track and pleased to say I lost 5lbs this week. Yippee!!!!! So in July I was the heavier end of 19 stone and now in September I should be hitting the 16's next week. I am so chuffed. Thanks everyone for keeping me going Sian XXX:):)

Hi everyone. Well as I am sure you are all well aware, the kids went back to school yesterday. I was so chuffed because about 4-5 people said to me "oh my god, you can really tell you've lost weight, you look much slimmer!!!" (i dont actually look slim im still 17 stone!!) But anyway, It was...

Looking forward to the porridge, especially as we are fast approaching the autumn!!! A nice hot porridge breakfast. Yum Yum XXX

You look brill Susan, Just keep going and you will look amazing. You have done so well, you should feel really proud of yourself. Love Sian X

Well I had my week 4 weigh-in this morning. I had only gained 1lb. Which isnt bad considering I had been picking this week. I also have had a sore throat so have not drunk as much either. Good news though, my CDC took my measurements today..... 2 inches off bust (to my hubbys dismay) 4...

Dont forget that that your muscles might be getting stronger too and muscle weighs more than fat. So you may become a lean machine!!!! Keep up the good work and don't get too disheartened. Sian XXX

Well done, its people like you that keep all the rest of us on the right track!!! I cant see your photos, but you should be very proud of yourself. Sian XXX

Thats is sooooooooo good Oisin!!!! You are doing so well. I have my third weigh in on Friday and looking forward to it. Keep going, you will be at your goal in no time. Sian XXX

Thanks Starlight, All done Sian XXX

I have made my Ticker on ticker factory, and got the url, but how and where do i transfer it on my profile???? I have tried lots of ways but to no avail..... Please help XXXXX:confused::confused::confused:

Good luck with it all. I am also in it for the long haul, at least untill March 2009. I have 8 stone to lose yet!! So if you need a chat then look for me on here, im normally floating about somewhere. Sian XXX

After worrying like mad, I actually have lost 4lbs since Friday... I think thats brill considering my weigh in was 2 days early. I cannot describe how high I feel. This is what keeps me going....... YES, YES, YES!!!!!!!!!!! Sian XXXX:):):)

Hi guys, Ive got my 2nd weigh in today (2 days early as my CDC has an op on friday) and I am really worried I have not lost anything. As i have mention ed before, my CDC scales always makes me 2-3 lbs heavier than my scales. So im really worried if I have no loss im going to feel really...

Welcome back airgirl. Sorry to hear you havent felt too good. Glad your back. By the way i hope you dont mind me saying but you are sooooooo pretty Sian XX:o

My Hubby cooked a lovely roast dinner for him and the kids, and there were 3 roast potatoes left over. I kept looking at them all crispy and fluffy. I even picked one up at one point. I was so close to eating it. So I called Dan and said 'please do something with the potatoes!!!'. Next...

well we may have more in common than you think. I was born in haverfordwest wales. But live in Essex now in England. Its good that we are the same weeks too. sian XX

Hi guys, Tried to write yesterday but my blooming computer would not work...... Well, Had my 1st weigh-in yesterday and I had lost 9lbs!!! I was quite chuffed. My own scales made it 11lbs, but I have to go by my CDC's scales. I also got her to measure my waist and i had lost 2 inches!!! So i...

After last nights thread about only losing 3 lbs, I woke up this morning and weighed myself and ive lost 7lbs - half a stone!!!! yippee!!!! I feel a bit shakey and cold this morning too so I think maybe the ketosis has really kicked in... I can't describe how happy and high I feel. I can't...

If have a small loss on my first week that is really going to put me on a downer...... boo hoo

Im on day four now, and have weighed myself tonight. Ive only lost 3 lbs!!! Should this be more??? I am also having my first period since begining of may, could this be the reason?? Sian XX:break_diet::break_diet::break_diet:

Very very well done, You should be very very proud of yourself. What a transformation, i bet!!! physically and mentally. Sian XX

Thanks Ladies, Ive been thinking about it all day. My sister and Best friend both said they were really proud of mee too, so that was lovely. I hope you all enjoy reading it too. Thanks Sian XX

I may have done a very clever thing or very stupid thing...... I have hidden my true feelings about my weight for so long that now im on a mission i feel like i should tell everyone, so I cant go back.... Do you know what I mean ???? Well....... go to...

Well done, that is so encouraging as im only on day 4. You should be really proud of yourself. Sian XX

Well done you!!! I am on day 4 and presume the busier you are the quicker the body will burn the fat for energy??? Keep going and you should have a great loss this week. XXXX Sian XXXX

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Do you all wait untill you see your CDC to get weighed once a week, or do you still weigh your self at home??

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HI Hun, you managed to post then??? Well done. Its great on here. XXX sian XX

Hi just wondered if anyone could help. The day I started CD, my period started that night. (I hadnt had one for 9 weeks!!!). Now im drinking lots of water, and I am peeing more..... but my fingers seem quite swollen, wedding rings feel tight etc.... Do you think I could be retaining water due...

Well, its the begining of Day 4. My hunger pangs seem to be less frequent, and I slept really well last night. Ive just had a strawberry shake which was really nice. Now im back on the water. I started my period the evening I started CD, (I hadnt had one for 9 weeks!!) and now my fingers are...

OVEN Sian XX

Ive had a very sweet taste in my mouth since yesterday that wont go away??? Is this a good sign??? Has anyone had this???? Im on Day 3. Thankyou Sian XX:confused::confused:

I hung out my first shake till 10am, and starting to feel a little bit hungry now. Just drinking some more water. Ive got a very sweet taste in my mouth that wont go away.... Has anyone had this?? I rekon I will hit Ketosis tonight or tommorow....

Oh I hope so, I'll check in later to let you all know how my dreaded Day 3 has gone. Wish me luck!!! Sian XX

It was funny to read this thread, as I was talking about this last night with my folks. I really think if I can i am going to try to stick to my CD even at christmas. I have come so far just to get this stage, and if I get to christmas with this determination then I wont want to spoil it. By...

Thanks for everyones support. (Debski - I have stopped the Orlistat) On day 3 now, had my black cup of tea, and a pint of water, trying to hang out till about 9.30 till I have my shake... feeling quite energetic this morning. Ive watered all me plants at 8am and on my second load of washing...

Hello, My name is Sian and I started CD yesterday. So today is day 2 and its going well. Nearly time for my soup. Im going to try to get to about 6.30 before i have it. Not feeling too bad, just abit tired and very empty. I will update this everytime i see my CDC!! Wish me luck, Sian XXX...

Hi GTPeach that sounds good, we can help motivate each other. XX Sian XX

Hi everyone. I started CD yesterday and didn't find it bad at all!!! It took a while to get to sleep because my tummy was making some very strange sounds.... I woke up this morning and didnt feel too hungry, I was really shocked i expected to feel like i could eat a horse!!! ha ha!! I've had my...

Hello, Im a newbie from Chelmsford. Hello everyone, My name is Sian. Im 29 years old and looking forward to my 30th birthday. However I intend to be half the size i am now by then!!. I am 18st 11lb and have started CD today. I am sitting here feeling very hungry, but slowly getting through a...