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I was able to sleep in today and I feel a bit better than I have been lately. I'm still not very pleased with my efforts on the diet this week, but I suppose there isn't any use worrying about what I have done. I really need to get back into a positive mind frame so that I'm armed on my...

You may not have a great deal of energy in the first few weeks and some people do find that it slows their losses, but ultimately it is down to you. As long as you're feeling well and losing well it shouldn't stop you. I would imagine that taking it easy until you know how you will react is...

Honestly? I do very little. Wii fit, swimming with and running after a toddler. I've tried to increase my walking lately and feel better for it, and have recently started the 30 day squat challenge. I'm insanely lazy.

I wish I'd known just how much I would regret refusing to have my photo taken after having my daughter. I am incredibly sad that there are so few photos of her and I together when she was tiny. In fact I'm desperately saddened by the fact that she'll have very few photos of me when I'm gone...

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Been 100% today, but I'm starving! I'm guessing that I kicked myself out of ketosis yesterday. That or I'm just hungry in my head. Think I will have an early dinner, and head to bed a bit early and hopefully I will find tomorrow easier. I've started reading the Beck's Diet Solution book...

Little one is getting up stinkingly early and I'm exhausted. It's not making dieting particularly easy when I'm tired and busy with work. I can't say I'm impressed with my eating for the day. Over did the protein. Hopeful that it doesn't take me out of ketosis because I've over eaten...

Thanks, though it's not as amazing as your loss! Well done by the way, you must be so pleased. I'm exhausted after a long day. Ate my packs and a meal today. Think the exhaustion is just built up from running on little sleep and working my butt off. Speaking of which, I started doing the 30...

Got on the scale again today and I'm down 4 pounds for the week!!! All I can say is WOW! I really didn't expect that. Held on to the weight all week but in the end lost the same as I did last week. Brilliant! I didn't manage to eat my four packs today as I was out shopping with my...

I'd suggest not joining the gym at the start of the VLCD. You aren't really taking in enough calories to have anything to 'burn' and at the start most people do find themselves less able to do exercise. That said, I have been trying to be more active (just less lazy really) and my losses...

Great, thanks ladies! I'll buy it tonight. Reading how everyone is so positive about this makes it feel right. I want to be healthy and fit and a good role model for my daughter. Right now, I'm not, but I'm determined to become a better me!

Bridebeslim 28 lbs (9.5lbs lost, 18.5lbs to go) Cherry-Blossom 10lb (4lb lost, 6lb to go) EtchaSketch 14lbs (8lb lost, 6lbs to go) fat2slim 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) KateR 18lb (6lb lost, 12lb to go) KatHmum 9lbs (0lb lost, 9lb to go) Katiebaby 9lb (0lb lost, 9 to go) Leerhys...

4 more this week! That said, it might be down to the time of weighing. Wasn't able to get on the scales first thing and I'm normally a bit heavier then than later on in the day, strangely. Think I might start weighing myself mid-day more often!

This sounds great to me. It's sold in a Kindle version which would give me the chance to bring it with me on holiday. Is this appropriate as it sounds as if there is a workbook of sorts? I don't want to buy the book, only to find that I need a physical copy of it to get the real benefits.

Fantastic! Well done on your loss this week!

Absolutely! Great attitude. If you do struggle though, it's not all lost. Non-dieters gain weight on holiday too, they just go back to eating what they did before and the weight comes off. Same for you and I, but it will come off a lot faster!

I've only been doing S&S for a few Weeks. Was on Cambridge a few years ago. Lost enough weight to go for ivf. My daughter is now 20 months old and I'm sick of putting up with the weight gain. I've morally set my goals to coincide with holiday dates, do haven't needed to bother with dieting...

Sorry, I don't have experience of staying on plan whilst on holiday. I am also going on holiday soon and I wish I was going to stay on the diet, but it's not practical for me. I'm hoping to stay as close to low carb as I can: salad and grilled meat to reduce the amount of weight I know I will...

Our stories sound very similar. I agree with the previous posters that the food on S&S is so much nicer and the variety is great. It's impossible to get bored. I found my CD counsellor to be somewhat useless in regards to support so I don't feel that paying the increased price was worth it...

Well done getting back on the bandwagon! Be sure that you're not rushing into it if you're still unwell from surgery. Your body needs energy to heal. That said, if you're feeling well starting again now, when you're feeling motivated is good. If you buy the dress now, it will feel amazing...

I know I said I wouldn't be hopping on the scale again until tomorrow, but I couldn't help myself. I did this morning and thankfully, after my disastrous start to the week and protein meal that got out of hand, the weight is starting to come off again. Just a pound down, but I'm hoping a...

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Mmm... that does look yummy. Probably not great for the diet with all that cheese, but tasty I'm sure!

Felt SO ill last night. Thought that I had got over the tummy issues, but it was NOT pleasant. Still planning on having 4 packs today and battling through. Today I've had the hazelnut with coffee. I'm not a fan of hazelnut and won't order it in future though it was alright. Also had...

Well done! You sound like you've made a really brilliant start. Stay strong and you will see the weight dropping off!

Really pleased that you're feeling better today. It does get easier. Not that there won't be temptations, but the feeling ill part does go.

I am feeling a bit better today. Had some more soup, chicken with some zero noodles. I'm not entirely sure that was the best plan as I'm feeling bloated now but the tummy has stopped churning. I've had an unproductive day, but that's to be expected really. Think a early night is in order.

I was under the impression that camomile wasn't allowed because it's a flower, not leaves. Peppermint is definitely fine.

It definitely causes constipation, but drinking plenty of water and eating the veg allowance will definitely help keep you regular. I know some VLCDs have fibre for sale because it's so common. I don't know if SS has it as I still have some left from Cambridge. I think some people take...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) definitely causes weight gain. That said, not every ovarian cyst is due to PCOS. The waiting can be very irritating. I felt that I was denied service until I was interested in having a baby and then I was referred for IVF. I went through treatment but...

Feel absolutely dreadful today. Think I have a tummy bug. Freezing cold, headache, gastro issues. Blech! I've had a chocolate shake and the chicken curry soup. Not a favourite, but it's ok. This weather is soupy and if I'm feeling up for it later might try another. That or I'll maybe have a cup...

I actually liked them. They are entirely tasteless, but definitely bulk up a meal. I stick to half a pack now because a whole one made me feel SO full.

I'm also off the scale until next Tuesday. Was silly hopping on the scale this morning. I was WAY up, and now I'm SO disappointed in myself. I have been good today otherwise, so I'm hopeful that I can get off what I put on last night. Silly, silly me! On a plus note, I really enjoyed the...

Bridebeslim 28 lbs (0lbs lost, 28lbs to go) Cherry-Blossom 10lb (3lb lost, 7lb to go) EtchaSketch 14lbs (4lb lost, 10lbs to go) fat2slim 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) KateR 18lb (4lb lost, 14lb to go) KatHmum 9lbs (0lb lost, 9lb to go) Katiebaby 9lb (0lb lost, 9 to go) Leerhys 20lb (0lb...

It's probably a good idea to wait until your visitors have left. It means that you can get your head entirely into the diet, rather than thinking about feeding everyone else and denying yourself. To prepare yourself, I would suggest reducing your carbs. It will make it easier to enter ketosis...

Well, I'm definitely not ready for 'real' food yet. I had my steak and veg and it was lovely, but then I didn't stop. I had the baby's because she didn't want it and then some of the leftovers. I didn't eat anything that would take me out of ketosis, but I SERIOUSLY over did it. I feel...

Bridebeslim 28 lbs (0lbs lost, 28lbs to go) Cherry-Blossom 10lb (3lb lost, 7lb to go) EtchaSketch 14lbs (4lb lost, 10lbs to go) fat2slim 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) KateR 18lb (4lb lost, 14lb to go) KatHmum 9lbs (0lb lost, 9lb to go) Katiebaby 9lb (0lb lost, 9 to go) Leerhys 20lb (0lb...

Yes, Boots definitely sells breath spray that is ok to use. It should be sugarfree obviously, but I think they all are. I tend to brush my teeth frequently, drink heaps of water and occasionally use mouthwash. Have a breath spray in my bag when I go out and that's how I cope. I'm a teacher...

Porche04, I would suggest increasing your water if at all possible. I've found that it is very helpful. I understand your frustration though, wen you've put in so much effort it is really disappointing to see the scales stay the same. I don't know about licorice tea. I thought that it was...

Another 4lbs for me this week. So that makes 15lbs in 3 weeks. With my decreased laziness I had hoped to shift a bit more. I'd like to get another 10 off before I go on holiday in 2 and a half weeks. Will be a stretch, but I'm really determined. A bit less of me in a swimming costume will...

Weighed in this morning and is been a 4lbs week. Not bad, but I was hopeful that it would be slightly more. I suppose I can't complain, 4 is a good loss and I really don't feel like I had to torture myself to get it. The veg and egg that I had didn't have a negative effect like I feared it...

Mmm, steak and salad sounds yummy! Perfect bbq weather. I might need to go out and buy some steak now!

I agree. I've done both and Slim and Save is SO much nicer. The support of the counsellor was minimal in my case, so I don't feel as if I'm missing anything, other than the huge bill. Give it a go! Try the starter pack with all the samples and see how much nicer EVERYTHING is!

I've found the bars ok for filling me up. They're nice and easy to have on the run or for a mid-day or evening snack. Some people cut them into small pieces to make them last longer, but really once you're in ketosis you aren't really going to feel hungry as long as what you eat doesn't have...

I went for a VERY long walk today with the little one in the pushchair so got plenty of exercise. It did the treat to forget about food for the afternoon, but I did end up deciding to have a protein meal for dinner. I am very nervous that this wasn't the right choice as I'm weighing in...

I would suggest ordering the starter pack so you can taste 28 different items. It means that you can order what you like and what works for you. We're all so different, and it would be terrible to be stuck with something that you really didn't want to eat. Good luck!

I would say no to this, unless you are reintroducing regular foods. Even if it doesn't have wheat flour, the bread will have other types of flour, which are also high in carbs. Sorry. :(

I'm feeling hungry today. I'm sure that it's in my head due to the mushroom pasta mishap. Very tasty, but most of it ended up on the bottom of my microwave so I'm feeling slightly cheated. I will need to use a MUCH larger dish next time round. Drinking extra water, and might have a cup of...

I've not found the water flavourings to have any effect on weight loss personally. It certainly helps with the water intake which is always important for me. Delivery is very quick, though because of the holiday weekend I expect it will take a few days if you order now. x

Another day, another pound, which means... I've lost a stone!! Really pleased with myself. I need to stop weighing myself everyday, but the near instant payoff is difficult to avoid. I suppose the disappointment of not losing anything for a few days wasn't great, but knowing that if I stick to...

If you are not going to have the protein and veg 'real food' meal for your fourth meal of the day you would need to have 4 packs. The calorie content of four packs on this programme is about the same as 3 on the others. Slightly smaller meals and only 1/4 of the nutrients you need rather than...

Had a manic couple days of cleaning. I was sick to death of living in the mess. It's a lot better, but still not great. At least I don't feel embarrassed to have people over though. I've been following the diet 100% but I've stayed the same for the last 4 days. This morning I seem to have...

I'm sure with all that extra work, the extra pack won't be an issue! I don't have plans for the long weekend unfortunately. My husband is at Lords watching cricket, so I'm on my own with the baby for the weekend. Hopefully it will stay pleasant and we can spend most of it in the park.

Thanks miss vlcd38 for your support. Hope you're enjoying the sunshine. I'm not too far away in Bristol and it's been a lovely day. Got out at lunchtime for a short walk. Though I do feel tired now. I expect it is on account of my normal laziness and general state of non-movement rather...

That's a great attitude to have! When a break is planned, it's so much better than feeling guilty about it after the fact. Knowing that you'll get back on track and are motivated to do so is fantastic! Best to enjoy yourself and know that you will be back on plan right afterwards. That's real...

Today has been ok in regards to food, thanks miss vlcd38. I've been 100% on track since my first week slip. I'm not finding it too difficult at the minute now that I've resolved to do this. I'm just so desperately sick of being fat. I want my body back. I want to learn to eat without...

Definitely avoiding drinking so much coke zero in future. Woke up this morning and weighed myself (naughty, I know) and I've gained a pound since yesterday. Clearly I need to avoid this in future. 100% in this and willing to give up the fizzy drinks if it's having such a negative effect.

Personally I've found the weight loss very similar on CWP Sole Source and S&S Simplicity. I don't think that there will be a significant difference regardless of which you choose. The biggest challenge will be the weekends. Good luck with everything. I hope that things go smoothly until the...

I was out of coffee so I ended up drinking my body weight in coke zero instead. I hope that it doesn't have too much of an effect on my weight loss over the coming week. I know I should have stopped, but I am uncontrollably addicted to caffeine. I really must get more sleep tonight as I'm...

Well done to you miss vlcd38 on getting into the elevens! You must be so pleased with yourself! Can't wait until I'm where you are!

Official weekly weigh in the morning and the effort is starting to pay off on the scales. Last week wasn't great with a 4lbs loss (though not bad considering I did have a slip a few days before my weigh in. This week I have been 100% and lost 7lbs! I know it's mostly water weight, but it is...

Good morning. I'm a Tuesday weigher too, and I've just hopped on the scales now and it's half a stone this week for me. Week one wasn't great on account of an early slip, but it made me more determined. Week 1 23/04: -4lbs Week 2 30/04: -7lbs

Well done getting back to it so quickly and not letting it turn into a trend!

Brilliant that your clothes are feeling looser! I wish mine were! Swimming lessons were great. My daughter and I did two sessions of WaterBabies and she loved it. She's now really comfortable in the water, so it was definitely worth me being in a bathing suit in front of others. I hope your...

Well after being quite pleased with myself for getting into smaller jeans than I'd expected I went to a chiropractic appointment today where I saw a full length photo of myself from the front and side and I'm so upset with myself. I honestly thought that the photo had been doctored to make me...

You're salad sounds great. I was craving fresh veg yesterday. For me I'm too tempted to want more, non-veg. Still might add some extra mushrooms to the mushroom pasta though. Hope you have a good swim.

Went to Dorthy Perkins today and tried on a few pairs of jeans. I only have one pair that fits and don't want to buy an expensive pair until I'm at a size that I'll actually look good in them. Tried on a 20 and an 18, and both did up without a problem! I was shocked. They didn't look good...

I've not tried it yet, but I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for the recommendation!

Thanks ladies! It's great having support and understanding here, even if I don't feel that I do in my 'real' life. It's not that they aren't supportive of me, they'd just be sceptical of the diet. I've told me mum I'm on a low carb diet, which is true. I decided to have three packs today and...

Well another pound down this morning, but the darn Ketostiks are still showing only a weak reading. I've been 100% for a week now. I suppose I'm not feeling hungry so maybe I should disregard the readings. I'm out this morning with a couple friends and their little ones. I'm sure I can...

Cherry-Blossom 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) EtchaSketch 14lbs (0lb lost, 14lbs to go) fat2slim 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) KateR 18lb (0lb lost, 18lb to go) Leerhys 20lb (0lb lost, 20lb to go) LisaxMrs2b 20lbs (0lb lost, 20lbs to go) LottieBird (0lbs lost, 14 to go) MamaC 14lb (0lb lost...

Well done to you both! Keep up the brilliant work!

I think it I'd a sign if being in ketosis. I'm already cold all the time so it doesn't take much for me to catch a chill. Still haven't had that bath, but well do so now I think. Little one is in bed and despite the heating being on full blast my insides are still cold. Think another double...

SO cold! My daughter and I attended a toddler's birthday party this morning. We were only outside for an hour, but my goodness it's cold. I'm still not warm, even after several cups of tea and a warm lunch. I will be needing to have a bath a little later on I think. I've not seen the...

I did Cambridge and lost 6 stone a couple years ago, so found it successful. I ended up getting pregnant and gained it all back, and this time I've decided to try Slim and Save. I've been doing this for 2 weeks and I really prefer the SS food and the fact that I can eat 4 times a day. I...

I've had a good day and was definitely in the zone today. I am focussed and determined to succeed! Choufleur, I took your advice and tried two packs for dinner. It was a lot of food and I definitely feel full! I'm sure that I can manage the rest of the evening without eating. I've plenty...

I am still wearing my maternity trousers. Don't feel too bad about it being 5 months. I think that you're actually choosing a very good time to be doing the diet. The later it gets the more important it is that they begin to get their nutrients from food. Really for the first several months...

It depends if you are already in ketosis from the exante products, or if you're eating normally. Generally, there is a fairly significant loss in the first two weeks. I have more to lose than you, but in my first week and a half I've lost 9lbs (and that's including a slip in the first week)...

Re: Thinking of S&S..... The four products have a similar calorie count to the three Cambridge or three Exante products, they are just in slightly smaller packs to allow for an additional meal. You won't be consuming more calories because you eat for products in the day. The weight loss...

I personally prefer this food to the CD food, but it's all down to taste. I would recommend buying the selection where they send you 28 different packs so that you can try out most of their flavours. You can also have a look at the description of the flavours (I think it's one of the stickys...

That's a good idea to mix two packs in the evening. I don't have a problem with only having a shake and a small bit of something at lunch, but the evenings are SO difficult. I'll try making two at a time tonight and see how it goes. I weighed myself this morning (naughty, I know, but I...

Well done getting back on the band wagon so early! I waited until my daughter was 20months before I decided that carrying around THIS much weight was ridiculous. (We do have a lot in common! CD, pregnancy weight, PCOS and a severe distaste for corriander! Blech blech blech!!) Thanks for...

I added 25g of prawns to a curry packet. Had one bite. Really wishing I had stuck to the 'only four packs', but I'm feeling cold and wanted more. Really need to change my attitude.

I want CHEESE!!!! I have had three packs so far today and am debating if I will have a protein/veg meal or a fourth pack. I think that I really ought to stick to the four packs for the time being, or at least until I've established ketosis. Just need to decide which one to choose. I'm...

I would personally try to drink 2-3 litres of water, not including what is mixed with the packs or other drinks. I find my weights is better with more water, plus the problem with these diets it that they often cause constipation, which if improved significantly with increased water. If you...

I really can't eat another pack today. It's not because I don't like them, but I think those noodles were a lot more filling than I was expecting. Not feeling hungry is great, but I don't want to be missing out on the calories and nutrients that my body needs. Might need to avoid being greedy...

Is it not ok to just eat the four packs? Surely that's the benefit of doing a diet like this. Everything is counted for us. I never count, didn't when I was on Cambridge, don't now.

Aww, sorry that you are feeling bad about having a bit of a break from the diet. I know how disappointing it is to regain what was previously lost (6 stones worth!) If you get back on track, the weight will come off again. Good luck in making the choices that will make you feel good. x

Excellent! Thank you. I'm looking forward to trying them like that. I thought that if nothing else they could be used for refeeding, when I need to keep the calories and carbs reduced. I'm a very long way from that though.

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has discovered a good way of serving these, or a particular pack that they use to add to them? I tried them for the first time today and mixed up the tomato soup to use as a sauce. It was not a brilliant meal. The noodles were surprisingly not bad. Filled...

Good luck choufleur! How old is your little one? Have you been back for long? I'm really disappointed in myself for regaining everything I'd lost. However, I am getting to the stage that I'm really motivated and determined to succeed again. Today, I'm feeling particularly 'in the zone'...

Weigh in was today and I've lost 4 lbs. I imagine what the loss might have been had I not gorged on baked goods the day before yeterday, but heigh ho... Onward and upward (except on the scale, I'd like that to be moving downward). Hopefully next week I will see a more profound drop. I left...

Clearly, when left to my own devices I become significantly overweight so here I am, writing a diary to hopefully help me avoid my pitfalls and actually begin losing weight. I was previously on Cambridge to help me get pregnant and found that having weigh-ins was helpful as was having someone...