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Thank you so much lougalx for explaining that to me - i thought i was going mad lol. Now I understand :) x

Hi Guys, I am on day 4 today and was wondering whether baked beans are free or super free? I asked my consultant and she said they are "just" free. I looked in my book they have the "ss" symbol next to them. So now I am really confused because I thought everything with "ss" next to it was...

Hi Guys, I have guests tonight for dinner so I am having a lifestyle day. I was wondering if anyone knows why we are not allowed to have Bisto Gravy Granules but are allowed to have an Oxo Cube? I have asked on the slim and save website - but the adviser did not know. I checked the...

Hi Guys, Does anyone know why we are restricted to only 200g of veg a day? And if it would really harm my weightloss if I had a little extra even though I would still be within the carb allowance? Thanks Sar

Your welcome :) x

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I managed to resist :)

Yesterday was a good day - I had plenty to keep me busy - which I think is the key to me sticking with this :) Today however, is another story. I am on day 11 and for the first time I am struggling :( I'm starving but have already eaten two meals and my veg allowance - I've drunk nearly 6...

Ha ha we have lost the weight of a small child between us - put it in perspective when you say it like that :) I dont like the porridge and I am not a soup lover so I didnt order any of them. I booked a days holiday today and have struggled with my water - so far I'm only on pint 3 :( I'm glad...

I'm on day 8 and I've learned: * I really do need to make some time to eat the food - I have been so busy this last week that I have missed 3 packs altogether :( * Try and space my water out - but to make sure I consume at least 4 pints during my working hours - makes it much easier when I...

Miss vlcd38 11.25/21 LottieBird 3/21 Andju 0/21 Ru2thy 2/14 leerhys 11.5/21 dovydaitis 9/21 - saturday start

So today has been a much better day that yesterday - so far anyway lol I managed to drink 4 pints of water in work :) I went to Tesco After work and got some more Dr Pepper Zero (this is my guilty pleasure at the end of the day) and some Ribena Plus - I've never really been a Ribena fan but...

9lbs woo hoo that is fab :D I weighed this morning and have lost 8.5lbs - even though its my TOTM - which I was pleased with :D

Yesterday was a very hard day - not for sticking to the diet but for finding time to eat. I left work at 1pm - picked my son up from school - then spent the next 4 hours queueing to meet WWE Superstars at 2 toy stores in Cardiff. We did meet them all and my son was thrilled :) We got home...

Family sometimes feel they have the right to say what they like when they like. It can be very hurtful but It's even worse when they dont really know what they are talking about.

Thanks Dolly1971 It has been tough, it's getting a little bit easier but not much. I guess I just need to take it day by day

I'm struggling to get the last pint in every day - I dont know whether it is psychological or not but I really struggle with it. I am def gonna try and get 3 ltrs a day in from now on. I agree with you about the kind of day and whether there are toilets nearby - although I dont seem to be...

Yes I'm managing between 2.25 and 2.5lts a day - I think I'm going to up it and try for 3 - does the amount of water we drink mean a bigger weight loss? Are you managing the water?

You are doing so well :) I don't think I could go to the cinema and only have a drink - that takes some serious willpower - I take my hat off to you :) Chicken and veg sounds like heaven but I dont trust myself to stop at that - not quite yet lol

It is really helpful to have allies on here - it has made a big difference to my mindset.......now i KNOW it's achievable :) I felt the same as you and didnt want to have anything extra but then I decided to try veg to bulk out my first meal - the only veg I like is Cauli and Broccoli so I am...

I'm pleased you are starting to notice the weight loss - it makes it all worth while. A PT is a great idea - my son had one last year to get back into shape after he damaged his achilles heal and could hardly walk nevermind run - it worked wonders. I'm so glad it is working for you. When...

Day 5 Today has been interesting. I went to work and managed my 3 pints of water before 1pm. Mushroom Pasta with Cauli and Broccoli - lush - also had a pint of water Choc Shake - another pint of water Cottage Pie x 2 I had a nice relaxing evening watching tv with a nice cold glass of Dr...

Ha ha I can't wait for Tuesday - how are you getting on with the diet?

Thanks :) My son is the same - all of a sudden he ALWAYS seems to have something in his mouth - atm it's sweets which I love and they are in my car too :( The only good thing is that we don't like a lot of the same food so when I'm cooking for him I'm trying to make him food that I DONT like...

That is so true. At the moment I'm not struggling but I know there will be times when I will struggle - so I'm just taking it one day at a time. I can't believe I've got to day 5 and not cheated....lol I do still get hungry though :(

Ha ha thanks miss vlcd38 - although I am under no illusions that this is going to be a major challenge. I just feel like I'm ready - I've done loads of different diets but I feel in the right frame of mind to do this and so far I have stuck to it 100% - this is probably the first time i've...

Day 4 (yesterday) The day started off really well until about 4pm when I realised I had only had one pack and I had to go out for a few hours. I ended up back home at 9pm - so I had a Cottage Pie and made a choc shake into a mousse for dessert - I was stuffed. I had work really early this...

Hi porsche04, I'm doing quite well - I haven't had any side effects of ketosis - I peed on a stick and I'm def in ketosis - so I guess I was just lucky :) Overall, I'm finding the diet quite nice - I dont like the Hazelnut Shake - yuck - and I've ordered a few of them because they sounded...

Thanks iwillbethinagain - it didnt even occur to me to measure it out. I will def start doing that :)

Miss vlcd38 2.5/21 LottieBird 0/21 Andju 0/21 Ru2thy 0/14 leerhys 4/21 - 2.5 yest - 1.5 so far today

I hope your right slim_and_happy :D I've had a really good day today - I made this weird trifle thingy and it was lush - best part was the jelly was made from flavoured water and the topping was a choc shake made into a mousse - it was fab :D I love sweet food so this made today a really good...

Thanks for letting me know - I will pick some up tomorrow when I go to Tesco :)

Well my 200g of Broccoli turned into 130g once it was cooked - it was lovely though :)

Day 3 Had a great day in work - I managed to drink nearly 3 pints of water before 1pm :) - I have just had another pint and will have one more later on. With the water used to make the meals - that's the 6 pints a day I'm aiming for :) This means that tonight I can have a treat which will be...

Ha ha that's exactly what I would be like too - I think I would probably lose my temper though and end up being arrested anyway lol

Ha ha thanks for that slim_and_happy - it means a lot :D I'm certainly trying to take back my life - taking it one day at a time and I feel better than I did so I think I'm getting there - baby steps lol We do have loads in common lol

Thanks guys, So glad to hear that - some of the food is lush but some of it needs a bit more flavouring lol.

I was just wondering whether we are allowed to add Soy Sauce or Worcester Sauce to the meal packs to give them a bit of variety? I'm sure I read somewhere that they are allowed but tbh I have read so much in the last couple of days - I could just have imagined it lol

Well I have just had my last meal for today - I had Cottage Pie and it was lush!!! I have to be up really early (6.30am) for work tomorrow - it's really early for me - I am NOT a morning person lol - so I am going to bed. Goodnight x

Thanks slim_and_happy :D

Hi guys, I decided to start a diary - I thought it would keep me motivated :) I only started yesterday and had a pretty good day - I had what could have been a blip last night when someone upset me - but I didn't run to the fridge - I took a deep breathe and let the upset go :)...

I'm from Caerphilly - not far from Cardiff :)

Thanks slim_and_happy, you really are an inspiration. I'm sure you will get the chance to be a Mother one day - no one knows what the future holds - and I'm sure there is someone out there who is perfect for you and is just waiting for you to find them :D

I dont have a diary yet - I will get around to starting in the next day or so though :) I have only told the truth - you are amazing - I just hope I can be as strong as you are while I'm dealing with the mess my life is in :) I love the quote - it is so true!!!

Hi slim_and_happy I have just been reading through your diary and I have to say - I think you are amazing :) To turn such a traumatic year around and make it into something positive is something that not everyone can do - it just goes to prove how strong you are - as are all of the ladies on...

I totally agree with you - my best friend always says you will be surprised how far you can travel by only taking baby steps - and she is right! I'm doing this for myself - and of course my son :D! We need to start having fun again - my ex is really good at fun and I'm always the one who gives...

My first day was going really well until my ex msgd me on facebook and was mean and nasty to me - it upset me - but and here's the good thing - i didn't run to the fridge :) I cried for over a week too - I thought I was going to die......never ever felt anything like it before. Lee (my ex) told...

Aww thanks slim_and_happy - it has been so hard and upsetting. But I need to get my life together - I have a 12 year old son who needs me and I need to do this for myself. Thanks for the support :)

I think its a good idea to think in half stones - i may steal that idea from you lol. Mini goals are def the way to go - if i think about how long my journey is i will end up upset and demoralised......so its mini goals for me!

So happy to know I will have some company along the way :)

Thanks violetfire - it's nice to know i'm not the only one with a lot to lose!

Yep.....that would be a great group discount lol

I'm going to remember that every time i'm feeling down

Hi lottiebird, I think this forum is fab - thanks for the welcome. I cant wait until the day that i need plastic surgery lol

Thanks for the advice - i need to do this badly so i will def take note of all the advice i am given.

Yes I will be weighing weekly - i dont think i could go any longer without weighing lol

ha ha me too :D

And of course we have contributed to it for years through our NI contributions

OMG 6K - that is a ridiculous amount of money to have to find - I think if we have made the effort to lose the weight we should have it for nothing - after all we are saving the nhs thousands by not being treated for obese/overweight related conditions!

That is very reasonably priced - I thought it would be more expensive than that. Where to abroad are you looking at? If you maintain for a year - your skin may shrink back a little and you may not need a tuck.

Everything is so expensive in the UK - including surgery :( - it's ridiculous

Thanks - that's lovely of you and I really appreciate it :D

I think that's very good advice - I tend to think in longer goals such as stones and stones at a time - but mini goals are probably the way to go :D

Of course your right - I just feel that I have such a huge task in front of me - it's a little daunting - but of course most of us feel the same.

I'm gonna have a look on Ebay and see if they have any nice Summer clothes as I lose weight. I think I will have loads of loose skin so will probably need a whole body lift and a booby lift too :(

I have a "spare" wardrobe that just houses all the clothes that no longer fit me. There are clothes in there from a size 26 all the way down to a size 10. Hopefully by next Summer I will be able to wear shorts......I never thought to look on Ebay for clothes.

It's a sickening feeling isnt it? Just awful - I stopped eating too and then I woke up yesterday and decided I'm not going to let it beat me - he will be sorry (which he will be lol) and that i have to get on with life or just wither and die :( I really feel for you - I didn't think anything...

I think I will weigh in every Tuesday too - It's a weird day to start a diet but I thought - It's now or never. I would be over the moon with a 3lb loss every week - I hope I can achieve it :) Cant wait to drop dress sizes - I have wardrobes full of clothes - some still with tags on that no...

Hi guys, I started today and so far its going great......but, I have loads of weight to lose - over 200lbs (which I hope can be achieved)! Would like to get a load of it off before Christmas. I was wondering whether there was anyone else on here who also has a load of weight to lose...

I agree about the negative comments - and to be honest after everything I'm going through I just dont want any more negativity around me. I started today so does that mean I have to weigh in next Tuesday or next Wednesday? I'm not sure.

My tip would be - do it for you and no one else. You are the only one who can change your life - you are stronger than you think - have faith. And also dont let anyone tell you that you can't do it!

Hi Emma, I'm Sarah and I started today - so far it's been great and I haven't been too hungry :D! I'm loving this forum - the support is going to mean the world to me as I have a load of weight to lose - but like yourself I'm determined to do it. Good luck x

Early bed times has helped over the last month since he left - so I'm kind of in the swing of that. I dont know how I would cope with a late night - I would probably feel dead the next day....lol I think the water will be the thing I struggle with most - luckily I have a water machine...

I've decided to tackle some DIY and do a spring clean - should keep me occupied for the day :)

My Ex is a builder so I never had to worry about doing anything around the house - but he taught me a few things over the years - so I will def be able to put them up.....and if I cant I will ring my dad lol I take my hat off to you raising four children on your own - you are amazing! I have...

miss vlcd38 I just noticed your weightloss - you have lost 14lb in two weeks - that is fantastic :D Did you struggle at all during the first few days?

I'm trying and so far it is going great - I have been in work most of the day but tomorrow is my day off so i need to try and keep myself busy. I went out and bought three sets of blinds to hang - who needs a man lol :D! So I will probably do that tomorrow. I really feel positive about this -...

I work weird hours too - I've only started today which has been great because I have been in work most of the day - tomorrow is my day off so fingers crossed I will be able stick to it properly. I'm working on Sat and I too associate weekends with treats and takeaways - but I'm determined to...

So far I have had the Macaroni - which I didnt think I would like but it was lush :) And I have also had a Vanilla Shake which I had hot with a spoon full of Coffee - really enjoyed that too. I'm an evening eater so I'm keeping two of my packs for later on tonight - I'm going to try the...

Thanks porshe04 - fingers crossed this is the start of new beginnings lol

That's a fab loss Dietingdon - well done - woo hoo :D I have no idea about the ticker though - I only joined myself today lol

That should have said joining S&S lol

Thanks miss vlcd38 I appreciate the welcome. I agree that it is hard to tackle the weight - but I really feel I've made the right decision joing S&S :D

Hi Guys, My name is Sarah and I'm starting today for the first time - I'm kinda scared and excited all at once. My life fell apart about a month ago when my partner left me and our 12 year old son; it's taken me a few weeks but I have decided to change my life and lose the weight once and...