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  1. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    You're more than welcome! :D I'm just sorry that I'm so absent at the weekends XD
  2. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Here is a list of people who I don't have any weigh-in results for over the week from Sunday 30th of June, to Saturday 6th of July: Nazz flubbertubber HighlandAngela SammyG PinkTulip xClaire84x Summerscream Gillybee Jacksprat Gembeb If any of you had a weigh-in during that period, can you...
  3. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    I'm so sorry Bessie, I only today realised that you should have been promoted LAST WEEK!!!! HERP DERP :S :S I just went through ALLLLL the historical posts and updated my spreadsheet to make sure it's all on track and properly filled out XD XD with your loss this week, it looks like you will...
  4. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    CONGRATULATIONS TO BESSIE!!!!! NOW A FIRESHARK FULL MEMBER :D :D :D :D :D Well done girl!!! xxxxx
  5. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    I forgot to say!! I lost a pound on Saturday!!! to be honest, I'm pretty happy with that after my 'bad' week, and I've been 100% since then, so I'm feeling good!!! :D I took some pictures of myself in the mirror today because I was shocked to see a WAIST there, a WAIST! Hello waist! I have...
  6. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Wow!!! That's fantastic!! Well done Mandy :D
  7. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    GOOD MORNING FIRESHARKS!!!! :) Wow, it sounds like we're doing really well!!!! Congratulations everyone for some fabulous weigh-ins and some really amazing will power :) I am VERY pleased to report that I have been SS 100% all weekend long! :) long may it continue, I am stocked up on...
  8. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Well done everyone, things are looking up :D keep at it jax mummy day 3 is tough but you can do it! ^_^ I'm hanging my head in shame fellow firesharks, it's not been a good week at all! After pulling through last week with all the stress and tonsillitis I've gone and fallen off the wagon and...
  9. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Thanks Bessie! Determined to get back on track and stay on track!! i know it's only really hard for a few days, I must get through the next could of days 100% so that these cravings go away!!! :S
  10. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Wow though, 4 stone that's incredible!!!! I must use that as my motivation, I want to be at that point!!! XD
  11. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    It is weird! I've had that, Saturday Thursday I lost 1/4 lb then by Saturday again is lost 4!!! It seems to waver. That's why weighing at home between consultant visits is so risky!! XD You can demotivated yourself for nothing. Well we've had some good losses this week but it sounds like...
  12. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Good luck tomorrow Bessie! :D CONGRATULATIONS TEAPOTTEE AND MANDY-M-P who both this week also made it to MEMBER status! :D :D :D :D We're in it to lose it, girls! ;)
  13. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    AMAZING!!! Well done everyone :) :) :) ;)
  14. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Ooh, very exciting!! :D Good luck!!! :) I'm glad that my post helped! ^_^ Every day is a victory, but my goodness some are earned harder than others!!! XD My Monday has been pretty good, I had a half-day in the office today so I had a nice afternoon picking up bits and pieces for the house :)
  15. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    CONGRATULATIONS TO NAZZ, CDANNA, SUMMERSCREAM, KAIN AND MYSELF!!!!! That's two week's of losses since we started the FireShark Team. We've done our team proud and become MEMBERS! :D Just two more losses and we can officially call ourselves real sharks! ^_^
  16. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Mandy/Teapot how did your weigh-ins go this weekend?? :)
  17. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Good evening FIRESHARKS! :) Today's thoughts. This is a journey. I think everyone will agree with me. It's a QUICK journey, compared with every other weight loss solution out there, yes, but it's still a journey. A step by step, day by day, week by week journey that you start at the...
  18. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    You can do this flubbertubber!! Just take it one day at a time, and then any time you feel like cheating or falling off the wagon, think - "Do I want to have to re-do the previous days all over again, or should I just get to the end of week 1?"
  19. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Looking good Gembeb! It's nice to actually HAVE a waist! Mine was thoroughly hidden under rolls of fat when I started, but is starting to shine through now little by little :D thanks everyone! Things have been VERY hard this week, I think a big combination of stress at work, being ill, time of...
  20. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Thanks Teapot :) Oh I'm feeling really good about myself right now!! After the exam results last night, two colleagues who sit at my end of the office decided to go to gregs and buy lots of cakes to celebrate. They spread them out on an empty desk and sent an email round to the team to let them...
  21. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Congrats summerscream! :D:D And well done everyone!! It looks like we've all been facing a lot of temptation this week, but doing really well I'm really proud of our team! :) I went back to work on Thursday and today (still ill, and taking lots of beechams flu plus!), I wasn't too bad in the...
  22. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Oh wow well done CDanna! :D
  23. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    hello FireSharks! :) I've pleased to say that I've been SS 100% today! Feeling slightly better too. Definitely not drinking enough water though!! I keep forgetting!! :S How did everyone get on at work today?? All okay! GillyBee, the consultants say that you should never leave a shake or soup...
  24. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Thanks for the encouragement guys, I really needed it!! I think I've been good :) OH made me a step 1 meal of chicken and broccoli but I actually only ate a few little bites and left the rest. I really wasn't hungry so why waste calories on a time you don't even want them, eh? :S I think...
  25. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Well done Teapot!! :) I get really tempted sometimes, but I DO enjoy the feeling I get when I know I didn't cave! :D
  26. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Nazz, Mandy, can you both let me know your start weight please? :) It's for our team spreadsheet.
  27. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Hello FireSharks! :D Oh how I've missed you guys! :( First I was away for the weekend, and had SUCH a stressful journey on the way home (which took all damn day on sunday) that I REALLY wanted to go to M&S and buy some junk food!! Managed to restrain myself and have some chicken breast...
  28. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Welcome to Team FireShark guys! :D Wow everyone has done SO well this weekend I'm really proud of you all!!! Sorry for being away this weekend, I've been away from home visiting a friend this weekend :D and managed to stick to the diet!!! I told them I'm advance about my diet and that...
  29. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Oh no!!! :( that's awful, a full sub sandwich is bound to kick you out of ketosis! *hugs* I know how you feel though, quite a few of my false starts were down to free lunches/meals at work, I just couldn't seem to say no!! :( plus its difficult to say no without saying why :P I thought...
  30. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Oh my goodness WOW well done that's fantastic!!! :D what a great start!!! :) Summerscream I can't seem to edit the team board (our first post) properly ATM, but I'll add you to the team list tonight :)
  31. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Thanks everyone :) oooh an exciting day! Good luck Djelibeybi I have my fingers crossed for you! I would t expect it to be huge because you haven't had a whole week, but every little pound is a step on the road to the great white shark rank, haha!! ^_^ CDanna I love the breath spray, sometimes...
  32. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Good thinking Jax, it's good to be prepared! :) Good luck! You can do it! :D
  33. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Good morning TEAM FIRESHARK! :) Todays inspiration: So at this point, we all know it's not easy! But it DOES get easier (or maybe more accurately, less hard?), the first couple of weeks are the hardest. Once you're into ketosis, it's not quite smooth sailing, but compared to that first week...
  34. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Good luck Mandy! You might find the evening difficult if you start so early, do you work early shifts? You did really well yesterday, keep it up today you're going to look soooo gooood ^_^
  35. IvoryMarri

    CDC starting SS again

    Good luck! :D You can do it ^_^
  36. IvoryMarri

    Feeling weak! :(

    That's great, well done for getting through it ! :D Just think of it as a really short term thing, you only have to be strong for as long as it takes for him to eat his food, or for as long as it takes to walk past the shop etc. etc. If you start cheating it's very difficult to stop and it...
  37. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Fell off wagon at BBQ in first week ...

    Woohoo!!! ^_^ now no more BBQs :P x
  38. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Diet Journal

    Well done Djelibeybi! Keep it up! Really well done on getting through that first shift, what an achievement! :D x
  39. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source My future starts tomorrow

    Apologies I was actually thinking of Pepsi max I think! XD don't mind me then, that's good about coke zero :)
  40. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    WELL DONE FIRESHARKS! :) wow, some really awesome successes today, really proud of everyone :) Well done Mandy, Jax and Nazz in particular ^_^ How did you get on today Claire? <3 I'll see you all tomorrow :) xxx
  41. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Well don't have your hopes tooo high Nazz XD The first week is almost always by far the best :) Hope for 1st a month from now on! What a fantastic start, though, well done ^_^
  42. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    I lost 5.5lbs! :)
  43. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Always stick with the consultants scales. Consistency is key! :) That's amazing Nazz, 7lbs well done!!!! ^_^
  44. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Hehe, a shake, a soup and a bar is pretty much how I'm rolling at the moment ^_^ Which flavour did you try jaxmummy?
  45. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Thanks everyone! :) I'm going to try post one each morning that I can, they're a good way for me to get my head in the game each morning! Oh no Claire!! :( it's so hard to get started I think, it's a shame because once you get properly into it, it gets so much easier!! You have to forgive...
  46. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Good morning Team FireShark! How did everyone cope with yesterday? Some inspiration for today: The question isn't 'can you?' It's 'will you?' So true! You CAN do this. Of course you can, it's clearly possible. But you have to commit, you have to actually do it. You have to battle with your...
  47. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Of course you can! Welcome to the Team jaxmummy :) Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life ;)
  48. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source 4th day!!

    My partner loses on average TWICE as fast as I do. It's a little difficult sometimes, but just try to remember that his weightloss has no effect on yours, men will always lose fast, it's inevitable! For weightloss, men and women are in completely different leagues, it's not even comparable...
  49. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source My future starts tomorrow

    BE CAREFUL WITH COKE ZERO! XD It's okay to have a little every so often as a treat, but it contains citric acid and therefore can knock you out of ketosis and make you feel hungry. I don't think it happens to everyone because it's quite a small amount of citric acid, but it's a risk and it does...
  50. IvoryMarri

    About to start SS and worried about being SOCIAL

    I know what you mean Angela, but I don't think you should ever give up for the reason that it doesn't suit your lifestyle. It's our lifestyles that put us in this mess in the first place! ;) This will give us a chance to help us figure out all the tips and tricks to not be whales because of that...
  51. IvoryMarri

    appointment made!

    Definitely use a blender! Makes a world of difference :) If you don' thave one, I HIGHLY recommend getting one, even a hand blender ^_^
  52. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Ah well, I've made it through the day without going off the rails, another success!!!! :D I'm off to bed now, good night everyone! Well done on another day towards out goal ^_^
  53. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    How is everyone doing tonight? I've been struggling with my hunger today, I'm not sure why! Possibly because it's my time of the month? Also possibly because I had my packs too early today. It's a long evening!
  54. IvoryMarri

    appointment made!

    Hahaha XD Don't be put off if you don't like the first few flavours you try. The first thing I ever tried turned out to be my LEAST favourite thing out of everything I've tried. I was absolutely petrified that everything would taste as bad. Fortunately, it didn't there are plenty of things...
  55. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Not a fan of the mousse :P Plus if you don't have any spare/extra packs at home (which I did after those failed weeks at the start), then if the mousse doesn't work (and it's SO risky..) then you've wasted a whole meal! :S It's downright dangerous. I recommend if anyone tried the mix-a-mousse...
  56. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Okay, attempt number three on the mix-a-mousse was ACTUALLY a success!! I got a nice squidgy consistency. It's quite wet and jellylike rather than actual mousse, but that's okay. The only thing is it was a bit lumpy. Unfortunately, I can't seem to blend it properly! My hand blender doesn't work...
  57. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Just make sure the OH knows that he needs to help you and not tempt you! You're in this together, it's not just you that needs to do all the work here ;)
  58. IvoryMarri

    appointment made!

    Now the fun begins ;) Go you! :D
  59. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Og of course!!! Brilliant idea teapot :)
  60. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Bled everything XD I don't think I could manage this without a blender! :S Honestly! Aww, that's so cute about your daughter ^_^
  61. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Ahhh, well done Teapot I am SO proud of you! :) :) You did the right thing. Day 3 is absolutely the hardest for me, I found day 4 much easier, because that's when I had gone into ketosis properly! :) Do you feel a bit weak and tired today? Ooh well done Nazz, sticking to the plan for 9 days...
  62. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    WILLPOWER! YOU CAN DO THIS! Realistically, you only need to be strong for however long it takes you to walk PAST the mcdonalds, Just be really strong for that length of time, you can do it :D No I wouldn't worry about it, using some SS+ allowance to get you through the hard days is perfectly...
  63. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    There is nothing more tempting that a clean comfy bed ^_^ I have the day off work today, so normally I won't be on posting during the day! My weigh-in day is Saturday morning, can't weight to see this weeks! :D And that's fine, most people won't be able to yet! :)
  64. IvoryMarri

    Water Flavours

    I REALLY liked the summer berry water flavour the first week I was allowed it, though I made it weaker than the instructions so that it wasn't as strong and lasted longer. But now I tend to stick to regular water tbh, I'm not sure why I just don't feel I need the summer berry anymore :S I...
  65. IvoryMarri

    Mix a moose

    I'm going to try this ONE MORE TIME. both of my previous attempts were disasters :P Maybe I didn't let it set long enough...
  66. IvoryMarri

    appointment made!

    GOOD LUCK JAXMUMMY! :) You've taken the first step, now you just need to see it through for a couple of weeks ;) Can you imagine being a stone lighter for that holiday, and 2 stone lighter for that bridesmaid dress? you can do it!!!
  67. IvoryMarri

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Well done Megan! THIS IS IT :D you can do it, just imagine the pure joy of that first week weigh-in :)
  68. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source 3 Bars day

    Doing well this week, thanks! :) I'm noticing a pattern, every second week seems to be harder, I found last week a real struggle and wanted to eat quite a lot, but this week it's been much easier :D I'm only having one bar a day, one ready-made and one something else (usually made up to 400ml...
  69. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Haha!! sounds like a plan XD Well, let yourself go nuts for the first week if it gets you through :P NEXT week we'll start working on that addiction haha XD How are you feeling today hunger-wise?
  70. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Hmmm, I would say in the first week, step on it as many times as you like :P You'll get bored of it in week 2! Because the weight doesn't move in the same way XD it goes up and down all the time through the week, so you'll see quickly that there is no point :P Just remember not to let it...
  71. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Ooh, that sounds like my tactics Mandy! SS with the occasional day of SS+ when I need it :D OMG 19lbs that's amazing well done! :D It sounds like everything is going great for you just now, you must be proud ^_^ Keep up the good work :) and welcome to Team FireShark! Of course you can Claire...
  72. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Diet Journal

    You're doing REALLY well :D Be prepared for day 3, if you're going into ketosis day 3 is the most common for feeling really weak and sluggish. It only lasts about a day, so just focus on th fact that it will be over soon and you know that when you come out on the other side of day 3 (day 4 for...
  73. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Welcome to the Team Djelibeybi :)
  74. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    GOOD MORNING TEAM FIRESHARK! Some inspiration for your day: Absolutely true! When I started the plan (during the 8-week black hole of going nowhere fast), I would buy myself chocolate bars. First it was 6-packs of little kinder chocolate bars (because I had a serious kinder addiction before I...
  75. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Hmm, I'm not sure how to delete posts that I don't need or didn't meant to post XD
  76. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Good morning flubbertubber, have a good day! Keep up that positivity :D Of course you can Pink tulip, welcome to the team! You have done AMAZING so far! :D And CDanna is right, you will be a wealth of information for us to mine ;) hehe! hopefully we can help you lose that last couple of stone...
  77. IvoryMarri

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    honk honk! :)
  78. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source My future starts tomorrow

    Oh my goodness these are some AMAZING first weigh-ins, well done everyone :D Definitely worth it! As for it getting easier, it DOES actually get easier!! :) NOTHING it as bad as day 3-4, that is the worst. But after that I'd say my second hardest time was week 2, because on week 2, you know...
  79. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source New team if anyone is looking for one! :)

    Thanks Sammy, you too, you've done amazing! :D And welcome to the team!! ^_^
  80. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Fell off wagon at BBQ in first week ...

    You are more than welcome, it's what we're here for ^_^
  81. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source 3 Bars day

    Ooh that's a good incentive! Just a few weeks to get through and then you can enjoy a holiday, brilliant! ^_^
  82. IvoryMarri

    Step2 810kcal Newbie needing support

    you're very welcome Dannii! :) Feel free to come join our Team for some more of that!! We're all in this together! <3 x
  83. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    That's beautiful Teapot ^_^ Welcome to the team Sammy G ^_^ Good night Team! Stay strong!!! xxxx
  84. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Welcome to Team FireShark angela! :) Stay strong, it really is so hard when everyone around you is tempting you!! Sometimes friends think it's funny, but it really isn't at the end of the day this is your body we're talking about! Stay strong! :) Don't give them the satisfaction ;)
  85. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source 4th day!!

    I don't think there is a limit!! :D I wouldn't worry too much! :)
  86. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Also you're very welcome, I'm just glad we can all help each other through this! :D Welcome to the Team! ^_^
  87. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Hehe, it's okay! :) And that's fine, since everyone has different weigh-in days with their consultants, just send me your results whenever you get weighed! ^_^ Every Saturday I'll tally up the weigh-ins I've received over the week and update the main post :) I've been on SS, but when I'm...
  88. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Welcome aboard CDanna! :D I look forward to the fridge picture ;) Oh no Bessie! It's amazing that you've stuck to it and lost so much when you don't like the flavours!! :O Really impressive. I haven't tried the strawberry powder yet :) I should! I think I'll like it. Keep it up ladies, we'll...
  89. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source 4th day!!

    Well done for not giving into that chocolate Danna that's brill :D
  90. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Haha! We can definitely do this :) Now is the time to get serious! Just remember:
  91. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Of course you can flubbertubber! :D Welcome to Team FireShark! :) My weigh-in day is on Saturday mornings :) It works best for me because Friday nights are the most tempting for me! I have friends round and they just about always order take-away! If I know my weigh-in is in the morning, it...
  92. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    ONLY on day 8?? Are you kidding, that's brilliant!!! :) you made it to your first weigh in, that's an achievement in itself! How much did you lose?
  93. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Welcome to Team FireShark Nazz! ^_^ We're glad to have you aboard :) I can't believe you've been on and off for so long, argh! XD It's SO easy to do isn't it? It's a real danger XD For me it was always "Oh well I've cheated now, I might as well eat what I want and start fresh after my weigh-in"...
  94. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source My future starts tomorrow

    I think the first three days feel like an entire week! They drag by XD But it's such an achievement to get past them :) you're doing great FightingFat, keep it up! :) I 'only' lost 5.5lbs on my first weigh-in, but I wasn't really disappointed. I just remember the weight watchers days when 2lb...
  95. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source 4th day!!

    I'm doing well thanks! :D I'm right there with you on the 'so many Day 1's it took me 8 weeks to finally get going properly!!!! I've now stuck at it for 4 weeks and lost 1 stone!! Completely delighted :) I have to say, using a forum like this has helped immensely! It's so hard to go it alone...
  96. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Fell off wagon at BBQ in first week ...

    I'm with Chlo, it definitely gets easier to sit with food around and not be so tempted!
  97. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Brilliant idea, Teapot! Also, of course you can Bessie :) The more the merrier! The more experiences we have to share, the better off we will be! Welcome to Team FireShark! :D Wow, it looks like you're doing REALLY well so far, congratulations :D How are you finding it at the moment?
  98. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Well the banana tetras and banana sachets taste really different! So maybe get one of each, and don't let one put you off the other! XD Aww, that's lovely! I love the little chalkboard :) Where are you going to hang it?
  99. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source 4th day!!

    Ahhh, well done Nazz for sticking it out so far! :D The first days can really be the hardest! Lusting over food was such a pain for me, I 'un-liked' every facebook page that I had previously liked that involved food. (Like yo! sushi, and pizza hut) because all they did was post images to tempt...
  100. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Fell off wagon at BBQ in first week ...

    You can do it LouLou!! ^_^ keep at it, just take it one week at a time, never think about it as being any longer than that or it can seem like forever. Looking back time seems shorter than when looking forward :P If you have any other questions or just want someone to chat to, feel free to join...
  101. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Oh no! I wrote a massive post then lost it! :( cliffnotes: That all sounds like a great idea :) Good to get an idea of what you like and what you don't. I prefer soups for dinner, just because having something warm and savoury makes me feel more like I've had a 'dinner'. It's purely mental. I...
  102. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Diet Journal

    I have to be honest, I found it too difficult to stick to it properly until my OH joined me on the plan!! You're facing a lot of temptation, it sounds! :( But you can do this :) I noticed that myself as well that I seem to reward everything with food, any success or achievement, and comfort for...
  103. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Of course! Pictures are good, feel free to post pictures whenever you want. Have you taken 'before' shots? ^^ I did! My OH and I did and then took new photos after our 4th weigh-in (since he joined me, anyway.. 0:D) and the difference is great!!! I've still clearly got a LONG way to go, but it's...
  104. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Brilliant! I had to have a serious talk with mine about not leaving snack food lying around, they have absolutely no idea how hard it makes it for us! :S I'm going to post a random inspiration thing every day on here, so here's today:
  105. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    When I first tried them I though "hmmm, it's not DELICIOUS, but certainly drinkable." But now I genuinely love them :D I think, of the three tetras, chocolate velvet taste best because the other two taste too strongly of sweeteners for me. I've never been able to make myself like sweeteners...
  106. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    Great! :D Welcome aboard TeaPot, WE'LL GET THERE SOON! ^_^ <--- My fridge after I committed to sole source! (And made my OH do the same :P)
  107. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source New team if anyone is looking for one! :)

    I've made a new team thread in the Team forum! :) So if anyone is looking for a team, or a diet buddy, feel free to mosey on over! http://www.minimins.com/cd-teams/320417-team-fireshark.html TEAM FIRESHARK "In it together"
  108. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source My future starts tomorrow

    Ahh, good luck with that! On the upside, you've probably lost a good couple of pounds even after 4 days, so it's not so bad ;) But it's always fun to get the full effect of that 1st week! :D Let me know how it goes :) Btw! Teapot, Danna, I've set up a new group today (link in my signature)...
  109. IvoryMarri

    Hi new CDers

    That's an amazing incentive!!! WOW!!!! I really wish you all the best :) I'm sure you can do it!
  110. IvoryMarri

    Hi new CDers

    Absolutely however you like, Jodie! :) Most people tend to put their shakes off until later in the day and start around lunchtime, but that's just preference. The only thing to watch out for is, if you've been drinking plenty of water, but still you've started feeling quite weak/dizzy etc...
  111. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Diet Journal

    Good luck to you too then Lea! :) Have you tried many other diets before? You're both welcome to join my CWP team if you like (link in my signature), I just set it up today, it's essentially going to be a group of diet buddies instead of just a pair :) But no need if it doesn't look helpful to...
  112. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source + Turkey rashers??

    I know this is a daft question, but are they actually made of turkey? If so, then they will be allowed if you cook them properly (i.e. grill instead of fry). If they have pork in them (as they're like a bacon substitute aren't they? So it's worth checking XD) then sadly they are not allowed...
  113. IvoryMarri

    About to start SS and worried about being SOCIAL

    For me, the first few weeks every time I tried to go out to a meal (for work, for example) I couldn't overcome the temptation, ate terrible things, and ruined at least one week of weightloss, if not putting myself out of ketosis too :( After a while though, I've gotten used to it, and I'm...
  114. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Fell off wagon at BBQ in first week ...

    After ranting on for so long, it feels wrong to hit a button that says "post quick reply". :)
  115. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Fell off wagon at BBQ in first week ...

    Don't worry! It's okay :) This happens sometimes. The most important part, is to learn from it, and not to let it continue. SO many times I've though "oh well, this week is bust, I'll just enjoy this/that/the other and I'll start fresh next week." WARNING BELLS! THIS IS WRONG! ONLY REGRET LIES...
  116. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source My future starts tomorrow

    That's great teapot! When is your first weigh-in? :D
  117. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source My future starts tomorrow

    Never a truer word was spoken!!!!
  118. IvoryMarri

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Well done Nancy! :D 1 1/2 stone, that's incredible!
  119. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Team FireShark

    TEAM FIRESHARK "In it together" Everyone needs support, and everyone feels better knowing that they are not alone. Not to mention I find I'm talking to the same people across lots of different boards :P So I am starting a new team. Here we can all chat about how we're getting on, how we get...
  120. IvoryMarri

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Haha! I thought I had to wait until the end of my day to honk ^^ But you know what? I KNOW I WILL BE 100% TODAY AND THAT'S NOT GOING TO CHANGE :D HONKHONK!!! Hehehe, I love this forum.
  121. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Day two on cd and major urge for food

    Good thinking :) and yes, WAS! you're going to have a whole different set of habits and attitudes to food when this is over :D Or so I'm told ;)
  122. IvoryMarri

    Measuring success by the scales

    I know that feeling! My OH and me have been on it for 4 weeks, I've lost 12lbsish, he has lost 20lbsish. Or was it 22? I'm making pro-active mental efforts (is that even a thing?) to not let myself be put off by his better weightloss, I KNEW that he would lose faster, because it is just easier...
  123. IvoryMarri

    Measuring success by the scales

    That is beautiful, VERY WELL SAID! :D
  124. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source My future starts tomorrow

    You're welcome! :) I think your first goal is "Get through the first week", it's a good one to start with, hehe! Then it will be "Get through the second week, so that I can have bars and water flavourings!" :D
  125. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Day two on cd and major urge for food

    I'll take a picture ;) Also, I have to admit, my will power is terrible, so I couldn't stick to it until I persuaded my OH to join me on SS!!! Only then could I clear out the cupboards and fridge, because we share a flat with some friends, we only have shared cupboard space. Here's an idea...
  126. IvoryMarri

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    It certainly felt like forever away when I kept yo-yoing on and off for two months :( but someone on here told me - don't feel down about the time you've wasted, feel pleased about ANY weight you've lost, any maintenance you've achieved, and look forward to all the weight you will lose in future...
  127. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source 3 Bars day

    Oh wow!!!! That's amazing, well done :D :D Hmmm, maybe I should reduce my bars too and see if it helps XD I cut back to 1 per day this week (from 2 per day) I wonder if it will make any difference. We shall see! I do find the powders, although they are more work, they are more flexible, so give...
  128. IvoryMarri

    Step2 810kcal Newbie needing support

    Keep it up Dannii, you're doing great! :) I find it surprising how much variety you can get out of even just SS, actually, you just need ideas! :D And luckily for me, my CC is full of them XD Ideas: 1) experiment with how much water you add to the powders, get more out of your meal and feel...
  129. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source 4th day!!

    Day 3 and 4 were definitely the worst for me O_O Sorry just popping in here XD but then after that, oddly, my first day after every weigh in is always quite difficult! It's almost as if I see my weight loss, go YES! AWESOME! Then some part of me thinks ("you're doing really well, reward...
  130. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source My future starts tomorrow

    You're doing really well girls, keep it up! :) For me I found week one okay, because I was so excited and I got to try all the different flavours (NIGHTMARE when ever I came across one I didn't like though :S fortunately I like most!) So try keep that excitement up! Just imagine how much...
  131. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Diet Journal

    Good luck! :D You can definitely do this. And you'll definitely need more toothpaste. And mouthwash. And breath spray XD Tbh, I haven't had too much trouble with bad breath, it's not as bad as I thought it would be so long as I give my tongue a good scrub in the morning, but a squirt of breath...
  132. IvoryMarri

    My review of the cambridge flavours :)

    Haha! The more your drink, the more you shrink. That's brilliant :D Yes! And even on just SS! You can add "herbs and spices like curry or chilli powder, coriander, pepper, chives and parsley" (took this from pg.37 of my CWP info book). However, my CC told me you can't add salt, soy sauce...
  133. IvoryMarri

    My review of the cambridge flavours :)

    Sounds good! :) I never thought of putting chilli powder in the mushroom/chicken and mushroom soups, I think I'll give that a try :)
  134. IvoryMarri

    My review of the cambridge flavours :)

    Thanks ^^ It would be interesting to see what idea other people come up with :) Like which herbs and spices go well with each flavour of soup, or which flavour combos work well together! :D
  135. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Day two on cd and major urge for food

    Ooh, it's worth noting that constantly drinking helps you feel full and not think about food too much. I find it REALLY noticeable that if I run out of water/forget to drink, in about 20 minutes flat I'm feeling hungry and looking for something to snack on. It makes a huge difference for me, so...
  136. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source Day two on cd and major urge for food

    Agreed! For me it's a tin of tuna in freshwater, that's what I eat on the nights that I just HAVE to have something. Life saver. For me I found it completely impossible until I got serious and cleared out my cupboards. I got rid of ALL the food in my cupboards and fridge, and now all that's in...
  137. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source My future starts tomorrow

    Good luck to both of you! YOU CAN DO IT :D It took me EIGHT WEEKS, honestly, 8 weeks to finally knuckle down to this. I kept having one good week one back week one good week one bad week until before I knew it 2 months had passed and I was at roughly the same weight as when I started, and I'd...
  138. IvoryMarri

    My review of the cambridge flavours :)

    For my first couple of weeks on SS, I kept a little record of how I felt about each flavour, and I remember thinking that I wished I could have found something like this in advance to help me choose! :) This might not be useful to anyone because of course tastes are different! But there's no...
  139. IvoryMarri

    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    HONK! 4 weeks, I can't believe I've completed 4 weeks on SS! It felt like a distant dream at the start ^_^
  140. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source + Golden vegetable water flavouring - any ideas?

    Actually, that's not a bad idea Chlo! Test it out for a week. I read somewhere that each serving is only 5 point something calories, so maybe we're not allowed too much because of the salt content?
  141. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source 3 Bars day

    How did it go, swb123? :D Did swapping off of the bars help you get a better weightloss?
  142. IvoryMarri

    Recipes for foodpack, Muffin,crisps,fudge cake!

    Oh my goodness!! I just made the crisps with oriental chilli soup, and chocolate mint powder, they were AWESOME! Completely love it :D
  143. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source + Golden vegetable water flavouring - any ideas?

    Hi everyone, My fiancé and I have been on SS for 4 full weeks now (so pleased!) but for some reason week 5 seems to be the hardest of all for us, I just feel more hungry than normal! Anyway, to try and combat this I've tried the golden vegetable water flavouring, I think it was too watery...
  144. IvoryMarri

    Golden vegetable water flavouring - any ideas?

    Sorry I actually meant to post this in the general CC board rather than sole source 100%, but I suppose it fits here just fine :S
  145. IvoryMarri

    Golden vegetable water flavouring - any ideas?

    Hi everyone, My fiancé and I have been on SS for 4 full weeks now (so pleased!) but for some reason week 5 seems to be the hardest of all for us, I just feel more hungry than normal! Anyway, to try and combat this I've tried the golden vegetable water flavouring, I think it was too watery and...
  146. IvoryMarri

    Step 1 Sole Source 3 Bars day

    MY CDC told me the same thing about two weeks ago! Loving it :D I'm general having two bars a day, one lemon yoghurt and one something else, with a readymade for the third item. It hasn't affected my weightloss I don't think!
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