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  1. polishrose

    OMG week 1 over and I lost......

    I had to pick my jaw up off the floor as well, especially as I weigh in kilos and then convert and 10,1 kilos doesn't nearly as good as 23 lbs!! My clothes aren't falling off yet-they are fitting now as opposed to being tight on me.Although my jeans are a bit loose in the waist.
  2. polishrose

    OMG week 1 over and I lost......

    oh yes...I'm determined this time to see it through right till the end.
  3. polishrose

    I've done it..From 27st to 12st in 13 months

    That's amazing!!! Pics pleaaaaseee!!!
  4. polishrose

    OMG week 1 over and I lost......

    Thanks :) I have lost large amounts before in my first week(this is a restart) but this is the most I have ever lost in the first week.
  5. polishrose

    OMG week 1 over and I lost......

    wait for it..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . a humungous 23lbs!!!!
  6. polishrose

    Well after 2 weeks faffing about I finally got through day 1 !!

    At last!Day 2(of the millionth restart) today and doing well.If I can just get through the first week I'll be fine after that.I have a horrible headache today :( Feeling smug though cos my friend who restarted yesterday too gave in and ate and I resisted :)
  7. polishrose

    Week 3 weigh in.

    well done :)
  8. polishrose

    Onto the next mini challange

    You're doing really well!
  9. polishrose

    Stunned - my weight loss to date is equal to....

    That's really good :) well done!
  10. polishrose

    Attempt number 1673627575646!!LOL

    Day 1...black coffee so far and some water.The weight has been creeping back on and seeing as I'm getting married sometime this year(not set a date yet) I need to lose weight!!
  11. polishrose

    I am back....again....LOL

    Had a break of a few months due to some personal issues but am back now as of yesterday.Didn't put on too much in the time I was away so happy with that-now need to just get on with it :) Am using up my supplies of various vlcd's and I have to say CD is so much nicer!!
  12. polishrose

    Mint Sauce?

    What else is in it? Vinegar has carbs in it. There might be sugar in it as well.
  13. polishrose

    Question?????

    Or make some crisps out of the soup pack-I do one every evening-it's nice to have something to crunch. Bear in mind you shouldn't have more than one pack a day like that as it destroys some of the nutrients. And of course you must have extra water with it.
  14. polishrose

    Helpful list of ketogenic foods

    Great post and very helpful :)
  15. polishrose

    ** Exante Easter Challenge**

    3lbs off this week Cybill - 51lb - 15.5lbs lost, 35.5 to go Teetiefunk - 40lb - 15.5lbs lost 24.5lbs to go JoanneM - 47.5lb - 8.4 lost, 39.1 to go Getting there- 40lb - 8lb lost, 32lb to go JCJazzy-46lb, 10lb lost 36 to go babystar31 - 50lb (10lb lost, 40 to go) polishrose - 50lb-15 lost-...
  16. polishrose

    ** Exante January Challenge**

    Lost 3 this week.Not going to manage it for January :( Cybill - 14lb - 15.5lbs lost FINISHED!!! Teetiefunk- 14lb - 15.5lbs lost FINISHED!!! Poppygirl - 28lb Chubbzey - 14lb Kenshin112 - 28lb spyro2008 - 14lb - 9lbs lost, 5 lbs to go JoanneM - 18lbs - 8.4 lost, 9.6 to go polishrose- 25lbs -...
  17. polishrose

    Does anyone look at old "thin" photos of themselves...

    Same here-never been thin-even at school I was always rounder than the other girls.
  18. polishrose

    ** Exante January Challenge**

    Lost 5 this week. Cybill - 14lb - 9lbs lost, 5lbs to go Teetiefunk- 14lb - 12.5lbs lost 1.5lbs to go Poppygirl - 28lb Chubbzey - 14lb Kenshin112 - 28lb spyro2008 - 14lb - 9lbs lost, 5 lbs to go JoanneM - 18lbs - 10.4 lost, 7.6 to go polishrose- 25lbs - 12 lost-13 to go Sazzler - 14lb...
  19. polishrose

    ** Exante Easter Challenge**

    5 off this week :) Cybill - 51lb - 9lb lost, 42 to go Teetiefunk - 40lb - 12.5lbs lost 27.5lbs to go JoanneM - 47.5lb - 10.4 lost, 37.1 to go Getting there- 40lb - 8lb lost, 32lb to go JCJazzy-46lb, 10lb lost 36 to go babystar31 - 50lb (10lb lost, 40 to go) polishrose - 50lb-12 lost- 38...
  20. polishrose

    Weekly Weigh-in Thread - Saturday 15th January to Friday 21st January

    5 for me too Cybill - 0lbs Babystar31 - 2lbs British Claire - 1lbs SammyE - 7lbs Teetiefunk - 4 lbs Starlight - 6lbs Terri22 - 5.5lbs Halo1984 -2 Miss_G -3.5 Mark - 19lb Toots - 2 lbs Angie's-bum -5lb polishrose -5lbs
  21. polishrose

    Mix n match TFR products

    True-over 5ft8 for women and of course men are on 4 all the time.
  22. polishrose

    Mix n match TFR products

    CD is a 3 pack a day diet. LL is a 4 pack a day diet-but the CD packs are bigger so they both work out to around the same calories. If combining regularly I would have 2 exante and 1 CD.However I don't think an extra 100 or so cals makes much diference.
  23. polishrose

    I don't think I can do this. (contains reference to food, sorry.)

    Hang in there!!!Some days I literally take it hour by hour, even 10 minutes at a time.
  24. polishrose

    Weekly Weigh-In - Saturday 8th January to Friday 14th January

    I lost 4 this week :)
  25. polishrose

    ** Exante Easter Challenge**

    I lost 4 this week :) Cybill - 51lb - 9lb lost, 42 to go Teetiefunk - 40lb - 8.5lbs lost 31.5lbs to go JoanneM - 47.5lb - 9.9 lost, 37.6 to go. Getting there- 40lb JCJazzy-46lb, 10lb lost 36 to go babystar31 - 50lb (8lb lost, 42 to go) polishrose - 50lb-7 lost- 43 to go Tasha37 - 49lbs...
  26. polishrose

    ** Exante January Challenge**

    Lost 4 this week :) Cybill - 14lb - 9lbs lost, 5lbs to go Teetiefunk- 14lb - 8.5lbs lost 5.5lbs to go Poppygirl - 28lb Chubbzey - 14lb Kenshin112 - 28lb spyro2008 - 14lb - 9lbs lost, 5 lbs to go JoanneM - 18lbs - 9.9 lost, 8.1 to go polishrose- 25lbs - 7 lost-18 to go Sazzler - 14lb...
  27. polishrose

    Taste

    I prefer the taste of cd shakes but the exante ones are ok.Not as sweet as the cd shakes and a bit blander but still drinkable.
  28. polishrose

    Hi from an ex-CD'er

    exante packs are around the same as cd packs I think-LL packs are smaller hence having to have 4 of them a day, whereas cd and exante are 3 a day.
  29. polishrose

    Hi from an ex-CD'er

    I mixed the cd packs I had left with exante stuff and had no problems.
  30. polishrose

    Exante Total Solution with healthy BMI

    I would say the guidelines are there for a reason and exante doesn't recommend the total solution at that BMI.I would personally do one of the other plans.
  31. polishrose

    ** Exante Easter Challenge**

    Cybill - 51lb Teetiefunk - 40lb JoanneM - 47.5lb Getting there- 40lb JCJazzy-46lb babystar31 - 50lb polishrose - 50lb-3 lost- 47 to go My weigh in is on Mondays so I have taken 3 lbs off :) (I thought I added myself to the list yesterday but it doesn't seem to have posted)
  32. polishrose

    Weigh in week 8

    Thanks all-yes I know the weight loss is good overall but with so much to lose 3 just seems so little. I just looked back at my cambridge weight record and I actually sts a few times so I guess I should be pleased I have lost this time.
  33. polishrose

    ** Exante January Challenge**

    Cybill - 14lb Teetiefunk- 14lb Poppygirl - 28lb Chubbzey - 14lb Kenshin112 - 28lb spyro2008 - 14lb JoanneM - 18lbs polishrose- 25lbs-3 lost-22 to go Sazzler - 14lb Dreamingmaid - 16lbs Toots - 20lbs lucy4loop - 14lb Cookie - 14lbs fortyandfat - 14lbs Guy - 28lbs xconfusedx - 14lbs KtdKtd -...
  34. polishrose

    Weigh in week 8

    and I'm disappointed.Only 3 lbs. I was hoping for much more after the measly pound loss I had last week.
  35. polishrose

    Taste comparison?

    I have to be honest and say that I do think CD products are nicer. But exante is fine-just wish they had more flavours.The shakes are not sweet enough for me so I add sweetener.The soups are nice -I just add black pepper to mine.The bars I hated at first but like them now.
  36. polishrose

    6lb down over Xmas!!!

    Sorry to hear you've been ill but well done on the weight loss anyway.
  37. polishrose

    Grrrrrrrr

    That's what I was going to suggest-try splitting the packs.
  38. polishrose

    how to make the shakes??

    I don't like them cold.I make mine almost lukewarm :)
  39. polishrose

    how to make the shakes??

    They say at least 250ml (or maybe 200) and I would recommend getting a proper shaker-much easier that way.
  40. polishrose

    O/T I'm confused!

    :eek::eek::eek:
  41. polishrose

    Anyone starting today?

    I find abstaining totally much easier than trying to reduce my food intake or during add a meal week.
  42. polishrose

    3 or 4??

    I have a mixture-some days I have 3, some I have 4.Ignore this week's weight loss as not only was it add a meal week, but also Christmas and to top it off I got my period this morning,but the other weeks have been pretty good :)
  43. polishrose

    ** Exante January Challenge**

    I'm in.As it's 5 weigh ins I'm going to aim quite high Cybill - 14lb Teetiefunk- 14lb Poppygirl - 28lb Chubbzey - 14lb Kenshin112 - 28lb spyro2008 - 14lb JoanneM - 18lbs polishrose- 25lbs
  44. polishrose

    Making the move to Exante!

    I'm pretty sure that at under 25 BMI you're not supposed to be on a VLCD-you'd have to do the option of 3 packs a day and a meal.With only 2 stone to lose I think you'd be crazy to just have the packs.
  45. polishrose

    weigh in number 7

    Only a pound this week BUT it's been add a meal week and Christmas so I confess I had quite large amounts of fish/chicken etc on xmas eve and xmas day.I'm still thrilled to have lost this week as I generally stay the same on add a meal week.It's the first time I've ever lost weight at Christmas...
  46. polishrose

    Cambridge Alternative?

    To be honest that sounds like an anorexics diet.Definitely not recommended.And with only 2 stone to lose a VLCD isn't suitable anyway.I would try Atkins or maybe South beach diet, especially if you're planning on exercising too.
  47. polishrose

    Boullion que?

    I thought it was only the one with the orange lid-the vegetable one.That's all that was allowed on lighter life and cambridge anyway.
  48. polishrose

    Another question

    I'm only doing it this week so I can have some fish tomorrow(traditional Polish xmas eve meal) and some turkey the next day LOL
  49. polishrose

    Another question

    I thought it was diet 4 weeks then eat the next week etc.I could be wrong though.
  50. polishrose

    I HAVE WON A MAKEOVER

    You'll have a great time!!
  51. polishrose

    8 days till i start!!

    I find drinking the water much easier from a sports bottle not a glass-I drink a lot more that way.
  52. polishrose

    weigh in number 6

    and lost 4lbs!!!
  53. polishrose

    kes doing the Cambridge diet: Again....

    You look stunning!!!
  54. polishrose

    pics up finally

    Love that 3rd one LOL
  55. polishrose

    Achievable?

    "I'm dreaming of a siiiiizeeeee teeeeeennnnn" :)
  56. polishrose

    Chocolate Shakes

    I would say it's definitely a dodgy batch.Mine don't smell at all.
  57. polishrose

    Achievable?

    Of course it is achievable!!Especially on this diet.
  58. polishrose

    my shake

    I quite like the lumps LOL
  59. polishrose

    Im struggling.. Again.

    I can teach you some Polish if you like :) LOL
  60. polishrose

    Newbie - should I start now or after Xmas??

    My mum said the same thing-that I should just try and eat a bit less or do a "normal" diet with food.She doesn't get that I'd be dieting for over 2 years on a "normal" diet. I am planning to stay 100% over xmas.I was meant to do an add a meal week this week but I've delayed it till next week so...
  61. polishrose

    I miss my CD porridge :(

    I won't be risking it in that case.
  62. polishrose

    I miss my CD porridge :(

    But that wouldn't keep me in ketosis would it?
  63. polishrose

    Determinators before and during pics ...

    Your legs are so slim!!!I'm so jealous!!
  64. polishrose

    I miss my CD porridge :(

    I used up all the CD packs I had left and for financial reasons I'm currently doing exante. I miss the porridge and also the cappucino shakes.And the oriental chilli soup.And some of the bars.Do you reckon a consultant would sell me some as a one off?
  65. polishrose

    eeeeeeeekkkkkkkkk

    Only for your weight dear ;) LOL
  66. polishrose

    eeeeeeeekkkkkkkkk

    Almost there!! Sarah-her BMI is 25.2 and her goal is 24.9 :)
  67. polishrose

    Tips?

    Don't be tempted to have "just a little bite" of anything. Drink lots of water. Distract yourself with a bath/hobby/book/film...anything.
  68. polishrose

    Exante or LL refresh??

    No catch except fewer flavours/products. The weight loss is just as good though.
  69. polishrose

    Chewing gum

    I haven't been able to find the strips for ages now :(
  70. polishrose

    Starting to struggle and its only day 2 :o(

    Just take it a day/hour at a time.It gets so much easier after the first few days.
  71. polishrose

    OMG weigh in week 4

    Well done, that's an amazing result :)
  72. polishrose

    REALY NEED SUPPORT......

    Just take it a day at a time or even an hour at a time.How's it going so far?
  73. polishrose

    Chewing gum

    I had the occasional piece of chewing gum but did find it made me hungry so I stopped.It was nice having the minty taste though.
  74. polishrose

    NEWBIE HERE!!!

    Good luck starting :) I wish I'd taken measurements but I tried to keep it all very low key this time round. However I started off wearing a 42F nursing bra which was very stretched so was probably more like a 44F, the bought some new 40DD underwired bras...and today one of those is too loose...
  75. polishrose

    finding things tough

    Bobbi try doing an add a meal week and see if that helps. I'm lucky enough to be finding it pretty easy so far but I have had a few days where I had to have an extra pack.
  76. polishrose

    A warning if youre going to place an order

    I was about to post the exact same thing!!!My partner laughs at England when there's a tiny bit of snow and everything comes to a halt.
  77. polishrose

    A wee question!

    No idea about the pack comparison but I'm doing fine without seeing a counsellor :)
  78. polishrose

    Make i divide my shakes?

    Yep I generally do this :)
  79. polishrose

    Weigh in number 5

    And I lost 5lbs!!!:D:D:D
  80. polishrose

    New Picture :D

    Well done-that's a huge difference!!
  81. polishrose

    50 hours in and failing :-(

    I hated the bars when I first tried them but love them now. You do get used to the taste after a while.
  82. polishrose

    Help. A little lost. Where to (re)start?

    I have to say I'm mixing and matching at the moment and feeling fine on it. I'm doing ok without the support though. I decided that this time I'm just going to get on with it without any help. It's been relatively easy so far.
  83. polishrose

    Can we have flavoured instant coffee?

    I have a cold too-can't taste anything LOL
  84. polishrose

    Hello....new here...

    How's it going?
  85. polishrose

    Favourites and wish list

    LOL I find the thai soup very creamy and mild and have to add pepper to make it a bit more spicy :)
  86. polishrose

    Hello....new here...

    Just post on here a lot and take it a day at a time, even an hour at a time if you must. Find a hobby...preferably not food related but funnily enough I have now discovered I am a really good cook and can even bake cakes without even trying them. I used to hate cooking LOL
  87. polishrose

    Does anyone have 2 bars a day....

    You're not really supposed to have more than one bar a day as it can knock you out of ketosis.Best to stick to one a day.
  88. polishrose

    Hello....new here...

    I have to admit I found it very easy to get into ketosis-it only took me 2 days. It's a pity you gave up with CD after 2 days...the first 3 days are the worst then it gets easier. I just drank a lot of water and black coffee the first few days.And kept telling myself that this was my choice, not...
  89. polishrose

    Question about Exante

    LOL thank you-I feel much better now I've had a PM :)
  90. polishrose

    Can we have flavoured instant coffee?

    Not sure-I wouldn't think so but maybe email exante and ask them?
  91. polishrose

    Hello....new here...

    Louise how much weight do you have to lose? It may be easier and quicker to use the exante products as a vlcd so that you get into ketosis rather than trying to stick to 1200 calories a day.
  92. polishrose

    Christmas time off! are you or aren't you?

    No I just know that if I have a day off I will find it impossible to get back on it after xmas.
  93. polishrose

    Christmas time off! are you or aren't you?

    I'm going to be on the diet all through xmas.I'm not going to risk taking a day off.
  94. polishrose

    Weigh in number 4 and...

    Thanks :) I was pretty surprised to see 6lbs off this morning. My losses before were around 4-5 a week. But I'm very very happy with that!
  95. polishrose

    Weigh in number 4 and...

    another 6 pounds off!!!!:D:D:D
  96. polishrose

    Favourites and wish list

    Would love to have porridge.And a cappucino shake like the CD one :)
  97. polishrose

    ANYONE ELSE?

    You might be one of those people who are VERY carb sensitive.Have you checked to see if the bars are taking you out of ketosis?
  98. polishrose

    Question about Exante

    You can PM me instead-I never get PM's!
  99. polishrose

    Emergency Rations

    Sounds like a good plan if you can't get any other CDC's to bring you some.
  100. polishrose

    Expired Tetras

    I would drink them.
  101. polishrose

    Help. A little lost. Where to (re)start?

    Slinky I remember you from back then.I am finding this restart surprisingly easy this time round.(Hope it continues)
  102. polishrose

    Thank you CD and a big thank you to you all

    Well done!!!That's excellent!!Pics please :)
  103. polishrose

    Changing from a VLCD to WW?

    I'm not even thinking about food till I get nearer to goal LOL
  104. polishrose

    Help. A little lost. Where to (re)start?

    There are other diets out there now and if financial issues are stopping you from doing LL then I would reccomend exante as they can cost as little as £25 a week if you buy a bumper pack for a month.I am doing exante at the moment and am finding the losses every bit as good as on LL or CD.
  105. polishrose

    Hmmmm..... eewwwww.. yuck!

    I loved the choc orange shake!!LOL.I liked all the choc varieties and most of the other ones too.
  106. polishrose

    Weigh in number 3...

    Thanks all :)
  107. polishrose

    Christmas - 3 options

    Having done the "eat over xmas and get straight back on cd" thing I know I will struggle to get back on it if I have a day off so I will be sticking to SS the whole way through.
  108. polishrose

    New Mint Choc bar....

    I'm so jealous..I miss the CD bars and porridge.I'm on Exante at the moment for financial reasons.Wish I could just buy some bars and porridge.LOL
  109. polishrose

    Weigh in number 3...

    and 6 lbs off this time making it 27 pounds in 3 weeks :) I'm happy with that.
  110. polishrose

    EXANTE BIGGEST LOSER - weekly competition

    Ah well there you go-just shows I haven't watched the biggets loser very often.
  111. polishrose

    I've just done something really bad...

    The chicken and spinach should be ok. The tomato and spices possibly not. Perhaps you could add the words "food related" to your post for those of us who will now be craving a takeaway.
  112. polishrose

    New CDC products. Hot off the press

    Oh they sound so good!!!
  113. polishrose

    EXANTE BIGGEST LOSER - weekly competition

    I'd be happy to split the groups.Don't the biggest loser contestants all have a similar amount to lose?
  114. polishrose

    Exante return due to Acid Reflux

    Funny you should say that as I suffer from heartburn and have found the attacks a lot milder and less frequent when on exante.
  115. polishrose

    Advice about my CDC

    Definitely ring another one.It's unacceptable to leave someone on a VLCD with no shakes.
  116. polishrose

    EXANTE BIGGEST LOSER - weekly competition

    Yep I noticed that too-I lost 7 lbs but as I have loads to lose it only works out at 2.2%.
  117. polishrose

    My darling son...

    I would have fished it out and drank it too. If it had been a chocolate biscuit then I would have left it but that's different.
  118. polishrose

    Something to make you smile (non CD)

    OMG that was funny!
  119. polishrose

    Would cambridge buy back my products?

    We're not allowed to buy and sell on these forums as far as I know. I'd buy the lot if we were-CD is so much nicer than other VLCD's.Unfortunately it's too expensive.
  120. polishrose

    EXANTE BIGGEST LOSER - weekly competition

    I was 315 and lost 7lbs(I'm useless at maths)
  121. polishrose

    Forgot my food pouches!!!

    Some people are very carb sensitive and the bars do have more in them than the soups and shakes.
  122. polishrose

    First weigh in....

    You can do it. The first few days are the hardest. You'll be flying along a few weeks in.
  123. polishrose

    40 days on vlcd....3rd period

    Let us know what the doc says. Hope you're pain free soon.
  124. polishrose

    Week 3 WI

    Well done!
  125. polishrose

    Forgot my food pouches!!!

    Personally I would have had nothing. After all if you're in ketosis then you're not physically hungry anyway. It wouldn't have done you any harm to have the packs when you got home. I did it a few times last time I did a vlcd. But well done on making pretty good food choices. I don't think I...
  126. polishrose

    40 days on vlcd....3rd period

    Vlcd's can cause irregularities in the menstrual cycle-my periods tend to go all over the place -but your symptoms sound more like problems with the fibroids or possibly ovarian cysts. I had cysts a few years back and I was in agony with them.
  127. polishrose

    Before and now piccies :)

    Your legs are great :) Such slim ankles!! You're doing really well.
  128. polishrose

    I have loads of questions regarding Working Solution

    Instructions are on the website I think. I'm just having the packs so can't help you there.
  129. polishrose

    Interesting email from Exante - an update

    I'd order just soups and shakes-tried a choc orange bar today and was not impressed.
  130. polishrose

    Will I change from Lipotrim?

    I'm waiting for my packs to arrive.I love some of the flavours on CD so hoping the exante will be as nice.
  131. polishrose

    1st weigh in

    Well done,that's excellent!!
  132. polishrose

    Bit disappointed

    You have so little to lose that your weight losses are bound to be smaller.You've lost 5lbs in 2 weeks which is really good.Hang in there.
  133. polishrose

    And this is why scale hopping is bad bad bad lol

    The same thing happens to me!!!
  134. polishrose

    Just had my first bar...

    I adore the toffee bars!!
  135. polishrose

    First weigh in....

    I wouldn't dare eat a carb meal-I'd never get back on the diet!!
  136. polishrose

    First weigh in....

    LOL yes I am. I'm lucky enough to have great first week losses. Now I need to keep it going.
  137. polishrose

    Whats a normal first week loss?

    I lost 14 this week.
  138. polishrose

    First weigh in....

    and 14lbs gone :) Happy with that :)
  139. polishrose

    starting tomorrow!!!

    Ooh new ladies :) Welcome welcome! I'm OK-just had my last shake of the day and going to have some more water(had 3.5l today). Was looking through my catalogue last night at all the clothes I want to buy when I get down to the size I want to be. Mind you I would need to win the lottery first. My...
  140. polishrose

    starting tomorrow!!!

    I don't have that many friends to tell tbh.I've told my closest friend.having a bit of a down day today.not tempted to eat though thank goodness
  141. polishrose

    Pains in my chest.....

    Nope-I have gall stones and my pain when I get an attack is either on the left or in the centre.
  142. polishrose

    Making shakes into different things?

    I wasn't keen on any of the recipes except making soups into crisps-I used to have half a pack as soup and the other half as crisps-I especially liked the oriental chilli or mushroom ones as crisps.
  143. polishrose

    Putting on Weight.

    I had plateaus like that too last time-hang in there!!The weight would always shift eventually.And I invariably lost inches even if the weight was a bit static.
  144. polishrose

    starting tomorrow!!!

    He's kind of resigned to it now I think. Still making snide comments but I don't care. I am determined to do it this time. I need some new clothes and I totally and utterly refuse to buy them the size I am.Last time I went from a 22/24 top to a size 14 and size 28 bottom to size 18 and I still...
  145. polishrose

    vlccd and water

    I would say that really isn't enough..I would try and aim for at least 2.5.I drink around 3 at the moment but am aiming to get up to 5 in a few weeks.I find it easier if I drink from a bottle rather than a glass.I get a litre bottle and just keep taking sips all the time.Because it's a bottle it...
  146. polishrose

    Whooo hoooooo!!!!

    Well done that's brilliant :)
  147. polishrose

    DAY 3 AND STRUGGLING

    Just take it hour by hour...it does get easier.
  148. polishrose

    starting tomorrow!!!

    Hello diet buddy-I'm Kasia,39(eeeeek),with 5 daughters and 1 son :) Ages range from 15 down to 5 months.I'm finding this OK so far-I did last time too.It didn't get hard for me till about 6 weeks in.I was struggling a bit 17 weeks in and then found out I was pregnant...gained back all the weight...
  149. polishrose

    So chuffed 1st week's loss :)

    Well done that's really good especially as it's that time of the month.
  150. polishrose

    OMG!!!

    Well done that's excellent!
  151. polishrose

    How did you hear about minimins?

    I was on the old discovery health forums and someone mentioned it there.
  152. polishrose

    starting tomorrow!!!

    Hi diet buddies sounds great to me :) I did ok last time. Didn't really suffer. Just not getting on with partner at the moment.
  153. polishrose

    Positive affirmations

    Excellent post. I'm definitely guilty of not thinking positive.
  154. polishrose

    What do I do?

    If your painkillers are making you dizzy I would ask your doc for something different. It might be worth doing 810 for a week while you're taking tablets.
  155. polishrose

    starting tomorrow!!!

    I'm using up my Cambridge packs that I had left over first so not ordered the exante yet.
  156. polishrose

    tired despite 10 hrs of sleep = hungry?

    When I did CD last time I was tired almost constantly...but then I am/was tired every single day before that anyway due to a)being fat, b) having 6 children LOL.I don't think I've woken up with any ind of energy for the last 10 years,so being tired on CD makes no difference to me :)
  157. polishrose

    starting tomorrow!!!

    Well day 2 is over and I am in ketosis already :)
  158. polishrose

    Gagging

    I love the porridge! It's one of my favourites.
  159. polishrose

    my jeans was dirty

    Well done.what a great feeling that must be!
  160. polishrose

    starting tomorrow!!!

    Glad to hear it's working for you. I couldn't do it though. I struggled on the add a meal week to not eat too much. I find itmuch easier sticking to the packs.
  161. polishrose

    and another 3 has gone :) :) :)

    You're doing so well!He won't recognise you LOL
  162. polishrose

    Interesting therapy session today

    That's really interesting.Do you think knowing why you binge will help you stick to CD?
  163. polishrose

    My Journey Day 1

    I had my day 1 yesterday as well(restarter-had to stop last time as I got pregnant and was mortified to realise I'd put it all back on :( )I only managed 3 litres of water but I had loads of black tea and coffee as well.I would also find this so much easier if I didn't have kids to cook for.
  164. polishrose

    starting tomorrow!!!

    Well day 2 now.Day 1 went well but I am so huuungry!!And going to the toilet every 5 minutes.Happy days LOL. Starting weight was far too high :( 22 stone 7 :(:(:(
  165. polishrose

    I am starting my own meal replacement plan

    oh yes slimfast is not a great idea-the extra sugar will make it harder not easier :(
  166. polishrose

    starting tomorrow!!!

    I was going to wait till the new year but just decided to start tomorrow. I've had enough of being fat. I have 6 days of Cambridge packs to use up and ultimately I do want to return to Cambridge but until after the new year I will be doing exante because it's cheaper. I will not have much...
  167. polishrose

    Gallbladder issues

    I have been suffering with gallstones for months and my doc has told me to get back on cd asap.
  168. polishrose

    OMG Disgusting!!!!! :(

    Interesting to hear how different they are from the CD shakes-I've been considering doing a few months of exante until finances allow me to go back to CD but if the shakes are so different I'm not sure I will.
  169. polishrose

    am i drinking to much water?

    I love the flavourings and you only have to use a tiny amount too.I also found drinking from a sports bottle was easier than using a glass-got more in that way :)
  170. polishrose

    Unofficially at Goal - With Pics

    Wow well done!You look great!!
  171. polishrose

    Update on me :( and a question

    Well I spoke to my doc and he said he saw no problem with me doing CD and would be happy to sign the paperwork for me :) He said I could start as soon as I finish the antibiotics.A supportive doctor :eek:
  172. polishrose

    Update on me :( and a question

    The food plans don't work for me.If they did I'd be doing weightwatchers.If I eat anything at all I don't stick to the diet.SS is the only thing that has ever worked for me and if I hadn't got pregnant I would have carried on (I'd lost 7 stone and had 5 to go).
  173. polishrose

    Gall Stones

    Gosh that sounds horrible.I have to have surgery to remove my gall bladder too but he won't operate while I'm so overweight and I can't seem to get a straight answer about whether I can do CD or not in order to lose weight(I have a BMI of 51 so lots to lose).
  174. polishrose

    Update on me :( and a question

    Thank you both :) I would have to get a docs signature anyway as my BMI is a horrible 51.3 :( :( :( I've been thinking about this all night-the doc said I need a low fat diet-well CD is as low fat as you can get LOL.Of course my Mum thinks I'm stupid and all I need to do is "eat a bit...
  175. polishrose

    Update on me :( and a question

    Well I am still breastfeeding(just) but having trouble keeping it going due to all the hospital visits I have had for my gallstones and antibiotics for my MRSA which is proving difficult to get rid of.I have been told to lose weight for the gallstones but am finding it impossible.In fact I just...
  176. polishrose

    I've done it..From 27st to 12st in 13 months

    Well done!That's incredible!!!
  177. polishrose

    Does the CB Diet make you more fertile??

    Um I lost 7 stone on the diet last year and then found out I was pregnant without even trying...he was born last week on his due date :)
  178. polishrose

    PORRIDGE..How many??

    I used to add a tsp of choc shake to mine,or sometimes a tsp of coffee, just to vary the taste.I loved the porridge.
  179. polishrose

    Hello-been a while

    His name is Szymon Stanislaw :) Szymek for short.And he is already being spoilt rotten by his sisters...all 5 of them :D
  180. polishrose

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    OMG I just logged in today for the first time in many months and I remember Sarah :( I am so sad at this news.Such a shock.RIP Sarah xxx
  181. polishrose

    Hello-been a while

    just thought I'd drop in and show you my newest little bundle of joy :) He was born on May 15th on his due date,weighing 8lbs 3oz.I'm breastfeeding so won't be back here just yet but I will return one day LOL Hope everyone is doing well :)
  182. polishrose

    Well I'm leaving CD.....

    Thanks all....it might be catching...I know of several ladies who have got pregnant while on CD ;)
  183. polishrose

    I posted on the main cd board but....

    hehe I already have 5 (all girls) so hoping this little one is a boy :) All that stuff they say about fertility declining as you get older?It's not true!!!LOL
  184. polishrose

    Well I'm leaving CD.....

    Oh I will have weight to lose...I tend to gain a bit in pregnancy but it's afterwards that a lot more seems to go on.I won't be coming back to CD till I finish breastfeeding so aaages away and you'll all be skinny by then :P
  185. polishrose

    I posted on the main cd board but....

    I've not been here for a bit as I've been trying to get my head round this....
  186. polishrose

    Well I'm leaving CD.....

    because I'm .... This wasn't planned and the shock is just starting to wear off now LOL. I'm kind of upset in a way as I wanted to lose more weight but I guess that'll just have to go on hold for a while.Good luck to all of you and be good while I'm gone!
  187. polishrose

    *Super Slimming Saturday Hour by Hour*

    So much for my lie down:( Ania woke up right after I finished my coffee and refused to go back to sleep.grrrrrrrrr
  188. polishrose

    *Shrinklies**The Everything August Challenge*

    So much for my lie down-she woke up after 20 minutes and refused to go back to sleep.Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  189. polishrose

    *Shrinklies**The Everything August Challenge*

    merrie-well done-that's a brilliant loss! sunshine-enjoy the bike ffbt-well done on losing 5lbs-very impressive considering TOTM is overdue margie-hang in there-it gets easier after the first week :) I'm sneezing this morning and my eyes hurt so I think I'm heading for a cold-not good...
  190. polishrose

    3rd day on CD SS - day 2 was horrid!

    The first few days are the worst,once you get past day 4 you'll feel soooo much better!!Try not to nibble though-it'll take longer to get into ketosis that way and will just prolong the agony.Keep drinking the water-some people are fine on 3 litres, some like me need around 4 to feel good :)
  191. polishrose

    *Super Slimming Saturday Hour by Hour*

    Oh farmtown is so cool :) I love it!!
  192. polishrose

    Errrm yeah...thanks?!?

    Same experience here except I got given a leaflet for the "weetabix diet".I really don't see the point of dieticians.
  193. polishrose

    WARNING This is not CD!!!!

    So sad to think it could have been avoided had she done a proper VLCD :(
  194. polishrose

    *Super Slimming Saturday Hour by Hour*

    Morning all!Started sneezing this morning so not happy-we're driving to Poland next Tues-I can't be doing with being ill!Have just had a cappucino shake and about to have a toffee bar with my coffee.Have had almost a litre of water.Just put the baby down for a nap so as soon as I finish my...
  195. polishrose

    Week 15 Weigh in results! Over 5 stone in 15 weeks! :)

    That's brilliant!!!Well done!!!
  196. polishrose

    Why am i feeling so hungry on 810?

    It's possible you are very carb sensitive-I didn't feel hunger on my 810 week-perhaps you're inadvertently having too much veg?
  197. polishrose

    *Shrinklies**The Everything August Challenge*

    sorry ffbt didn't mean to scare you-it could just be your AF being late-that happened to me in the first month but since then it's been every 26 days like clockwork.I would do a test anyway, just in case.
  198. polishrose

    Been struggling for the last few weeks

    twinkle it's partly cos he wants to try for another baby now and not wait for me to get to target weight,and partly because he's worried I'll leave him as soon as I am slim.But I'm just not going to listen to him any more-I am not happy with myself at this weight so I will keepo going until I am...
  199. polishrose

    *Shrinklies**The Everything August Challenge*

    shanny haircut pics??
  200. polishrose

    I am right proud of myself

    You're doing brilliantly!!!
  201. polishrose

    Wk 6 WI

    Well done!!!
  202. polishrose

    *Shrinklies**The Everything August Challenge*

    Sounds like your battery might need replacing in your scales.
  203. polishrose

    Progress Pics - 7 months Bragging :)

    You look brilliant!!!
  204. polishrose

    SO not in the ZONE

    I'm going to give that sitting up thing a try next time I feel sad.
  205. polishrose

    Is there a link between OBESITY and ECZEMA?

    Totally agree with kimberleyski-kinesiology is FAB(even if you think it's mumbo jumbo) and I also think it's not so much the losing weight but the cutting out food/drinking more water that's improved it.I have eczema on my hand and hips(yes weird places I know) but it has totally cleared up on...
  206. polishrose

    Old Piccie of me

    Wow KD-I'm trying to think of what I want to say without it sounding rude but I can't so I'll just say, you should be so proud of yourself!!You must feel so much better now?Do you even remember how you felt back then?
  207. polishrose

    Finding it tedious!!

    The only thing I do as regards recipes is the crisps from soup and that's cos I miss chewing,not because of the flavour.
  208. polishrose

    sad day.........

    {{{{hugs}}}}
  209. polishrose

    My doctor noticed I lost weight today

    Yes it has minxie-I want to be slim next time I see him and have his jaw drop in shock :D
  210. polishrose

    *Shrinklies**The Everything August Challenge*

    jellababy LOVE that dress!!! sunshine-yep I'm here to stay-I will go quiet next week cos I'll be in Poland but I will be thinking of you! ffbt-I'd do a test you know...especially if you're hormonal...I was just like that in the first 8 weeks.... Another 100% day here-just got a toffee bar...
  211. polishrose

    My doctor noticed I lost weight today

    I went with Ania as she's been a bit unwell,and as we were leaving he said "You've lost loads of weight haven't you?Well done"Made me grin in a ridiculous way :D
  212. polishrose

    Been struggling for the last few weeks

    shamless bump cos nobody posted yesterday after my update :D
  213. polishrose

    Thinking about stopping posting

    It's taken me almost 3 weeks to get back into SS-it WILL click for you again-just hang on in there.I agree with the other posters about needing to go on a higher plan though-I think it would help you-have the shakes during the day and then a meal in the evening.I think that would stop you eating...
  214. polishrose

    *Shrinklies**The Everything August Challenge*

    shanny I've been 100% today-had 3 shakes,4 litres of water, black tea and coffee and NOTHING ELSE!!!Not back in ketosis yet but I'll keep checking :)
  215. polishrose

    O/T Can they do that???

    All the card companies are as bad as each other :(
  216. polishrose

    Having a really sh*t day

    {{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}
  217. polishrose

    Been struggling for the last few weeks

    Thank you all-I'm pleased to report I have been 100% today, have had 3.5 litres of water,a choc mint shake,an original porridge and a veg soup,lots of black tea and coffee and am just about to have a mint tea.Not back in ketosis yet but will keep checking(it's psychological-once I'm back into...
  218. polishrose

    *Shrinklies**The Everything August Challenge*

    ffbt {{{{hugs}}}} having made several wrong choices over the past 2 weeks all I can say is hang in there and don't let a blip lead to a binge.You're not pregnant are you?LOL
  219. polishrose

    **Thinner Thursday Hour by Hour**

    Hi I'm trying to regain my motivation and figured if I start posting again more it'll help.Planning to go for a walk later as it's a nice sunny day(unlike yesterday when it was chucking it down).
  220. polishrose

    Been struggling for the last few weeks

    and have given in to temptation..not sure why-think it's a combination of being out of my normal routine,not getting enough sleep,bf telling me I don't need to lose any more,not drinking enough water,friend doing CD giving up,other friend being in Poland,being on my own with the baby all day who...
  221. polishrose

    *Shrinklies**The Everything August Challenge*

    Well seeing as sunshine has added me here I thought I'd better post LOL.I've had a rough few weeks hence not been around much-I seem to be having a hard time resisting at the moment.Not sure why-it was so easy for me at first.I think it's a combination of things-being out of my routine as the...
  222. polishrose

    O/T Online/At home jobs?

    I could do texting!!How do I find a company?
  223. polishrose

    Am I worrying over nothing?

    Oooh never heard of a registration fee before.My CDC doesn't allow the bars till week 3 either.
  224. polishrose

    Week 15 weigh in - mixed results

    Boots scales measured me at 5ft 2....I'm 5ft 7!!!Verified by docs and at home.So don't worry too much about the height thing at Boots.
  225. polishrose

    Dress size help needed rather urgently please!

    Yes get the 16-you can always have it altered if need be-it also depends on the style of the dress-does it stretch?If it does you MIGHT be able to get the 14.It would give you a good incentive to stick to it that's for sure :)
  226. polishrose

    A FEW QUESTIONS

    For some reason that made me giggle :D
  227. polishrose

    O/T What do I do......?

    As someone who has been bankrupt-he CAN get a basic account-nearly all the banks do one.They are designed specifically for former bankrupts/people who struggle with money.You don't get a chq book or an overdraft but you generally do get a debit card.HTH
  228. polishrose

    What Do You Do ?

    Your jobs all sound so great-especially the adult chatline :D I'm just a boring Mummy :(
  229. polishrose

    Jokes for the day :-)

    LOL!!!Love that last one!!
  230. polishrose

    Positive Changes...!

    Collarbones-I do have them:) Seatbelts in cars all fit with room to spare.Also my tummy is not hitting the steering wheel any more. I can turn over in bed without having to do a series of manouvres to get on my other side. I can squat down and get back up without having to pull myself upon...
  231. polishrose

    I have Swine Flu

    Hope you feel better soon and only get it mildly.
  232. polishrose

    massive storm!

    We had a very small storm here and I was most disappointed as I love storms!!
  233. polishrose

    :-(

    I only lost 3 in my second week too and periods definitely have a lot to answer for when it comes to weight loss!!
  234. polishrose

    Ok I'm totally confused

    hehehe thanks sunshine-that's exactly what I need :)
  235. polishrose

    RUDE joke of the day :-)

    the piccies in those 2 jokes aren't showing up for me :(
  236. polishrose

    Ok I'm totally confused

    Yeah I tend to go quiet when I struggle and that's when I need to be hassled lol.But I'm here now,have had a toffee bar, a coffee, and 1.5 litres of water so far so I'm on track :)
  237. polishrose

    Hi Everyone!!

    Agree with what sunshine said-this is your CHOICE-I told myself that hundreds of times in the first few weeks-stick with it and it really does work.
  238. polishrose

    Back To School Summer Challenge

    Coming late to this but need something to keep me motivated.I'm planning on 2 stone-keeping it low as I've had a crappy few weeks and don't want to discourage myself Bren - 24lbs or at goal 27lbs (-2.4) 21.6lbs to go *butterfly*: 42lbs (-15lbs) caroline g : 36lbs (-6lbs, -4lbs) 26lbs to go)...
  239. polishrose

    Ok I'm totally confused

    Well just got back from my WI and I am officially up by 4lbs :( We discussed it and decided it was a combination of being unwell, TOTM,stress,not drinking enough water,horrendous constipation and I confess,eating something the last 2 days(because I was so fed up of my weight not shifting).My...
  240. polishrose

    Ok I'm totally confused

    I'm hanging in there-barely.
  241. polishrose

    Ok I'm totally confused

    They're new scales so I doubt it's the battery as it's not random numbers,it's stayed at the same weight for 2 weeks.The CDC's scales weigh me 2lbs heavier than mine :(
  242. polishrose

    Its Official Im now a CDC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Woohoo!!I am so pleased for you!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!
  243. polishrose

    Ok I'm totally confused

    devilish and lisa I wanted to thank you both but the thanks button wasn't there LOL-and now it was ...weird!!
  244. polishrose

    Ok I'm totally confused

    Thx Katy-see I could understand if I had just STS for a week,but to gain 7lbs and then it not go down again just doesn't make sense :( I've had a SS+ day today anyway or I would have just wanted to give up.
  245. polishrose

    Has anyone else had to use guesswork to set their goal weight???

    Yes me-like you I've always been overweight so just picked the middle of the healthy weight range but will assess that as I get nearer to it.I'm also 5ft7 and everyone says I don't look as if I weigh as much as I do so I might need to stay at the higher end of the range(I hope LOL)
  246. polishrose

    Ok I'm totally confused

    2 weeks ago I lost 7lbs taking me down to 16-3.The very next morning my weight shot up to 16-10-figured it was water for whatever reason-wasn't very well later that week so didn't weigh in, send bf to get my supplies and carried on-well OK it's dropped a bit but only to 16-6 and I'm totally...
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