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    CWP looking to lose 6 stone day 4

    This is my second time on Cambridge, so I apologise if I don’t use the correct lingo. The last time I started the plan, I lost 5 stone in 3 months, and then lost a further 2 stone. I maintained this for 12 years, but due to lots of very depressing reasons, I’m back- and bigger than ever. I’m...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Oops need to change my sig lol
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hello Shrinking Violets, Just wanted to pop on and see if any of the old team are still around, i may be back on mini mins in the new year although not back on cambridge, as i've just had another baby...a little boy called Oliver weighing in at a massive 9lb 15oz lol. Glad to see the team is...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hello Girlies! Long time no speak, hope you are all doing well, i've had a quick flick through the last weeks posts and can see you have all been doing brilliantly. I just wanted to nip on and update you with my post cd story, i finished moving up the plans at the start of Dec, and since then...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hiya girls, Well after careful consideration i've decided to leave our team and cambridge, i've been using weight loss resources website for the past month and i feel ready to carry this on full time now. I've loved CD and have found it reletively easy, what i'm now finding difficult is...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Yay welcome back Jan i've missed you hun!!! Hope you are ok and had a fantastic xmas, how are things on the diet? Is everything ok with your dad? Ohh enough with the questions Hayley lol xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Well done Gem what a stonking loss!! Just think of all of the people wandering around in their tight trousers after a xmas of excess!! Well done that is such a fantastic reward for all of your hard work. Jen- I know what you mean about toddler pace, i took my boy for a walk yesterday (he's 22...
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    Starting 1st Jan 2009

    Good luck hun, you can do it!! xxx
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    HELP!! They are soo MEAN!

    Well done hun, you've done sooooo well hang in there and just think of all that fat rotting in their guts eurgh! Go and distract yourself for a while and then you can gloat when they all feel podged! xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hi Jen, The weight loss plan sounds good, you've come so far it's amazing....when do we get a pic!!!lol As far as body fat goes i think for women anything between 20-35% is normal over 35 is high? I might have it wrong as i also have some of those body monitoring scales and my bf percentage...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hello Ladies! Wow what a fantastic christmas it was brilliant but exhausting! I'm showing a 1lb gain this week but don't have official weigh in until next sunday had a lovely time i ate drank and was merry however for the first time in my life i did it all in moderation and i honestly don't...
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Saraian24 (3 st) 20lbs gone - since i did this pledge ***Bigbird (4st)=56 lb lost Target reached 2 weeks early*** :D Surfhunny (3st 4) 42lbs down 4lbs to go Sue121 (3 st) 19lbs down 23 to go 161ds (3st) 12lbs down 30lbs to go! babycake (3st) 6lb down...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Team challenge Results: 4 results submitted This weeks Shrinking Violets Slimmer of the week goes to.....JEN83 Woohooooo congrats hun a well deserved title. Results below: Jen83 -3lbs 1.97% Soontobelittlegem -3lbs 1.30% Thinkthincd -2lbs 1.07% Francesmag -1lb 0.60% Team percentage=1.22%...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Morning all, What would you all like to do about the team challenge over xmas, do you want a hol for a week and we can sumbit our results in jan? or would you like me to post a result next sunday? SMURF- not received your WI again hun are you still around,? I've moved up to 1500 this week...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hi everyone, Wow i've missed loads, sorry i've not been around lately it's going to be like this until after xmas i'm afraid, both of my boys have been ill and now i have their cold as well so just been up to my eyes in it! Well done everyone with their losses this week, i think i will sneak...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Congrats hun, what i fantastic achievement! I joined a christmas challenge also but i can't remember when i started it, anyway i had to lose 42 lbs and i have 3 left so hopefully i will hit by the big day. I'm still struggling with the idea of being thin for summer....i can't get my head...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Team Challenge results: This weeks NEW shrinking violets slimmer of the week goes to .... JEN83! With a Juicy 4lb loss and a 2.56 % loss well done Jen and congratulations! Jen83-4lbs 2.56% Soontobelittlegem-4lbs 1.71% Smurf-2lbs 1.20% Thinkthincd-1lb 0.53% Francesmag STS Team Percentage...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Just had a look at her sig and it says 2lb so i will take that. xx
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Saraian24 (3 st) 20lbs gone - since i did this pledge ***Bigbird (4st)=56 lb lost Target reached 2 weeks early*** :D Surfhunny (3st 4) 42lbs down 4lbs to go Sue121 (3 st) 19lbs down 23 to go 161ds (3st) 12lbs down 30lbs to go! babycake (3st) 6lb down...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    I can't find a WI for smurf, has anyone seen her (so to speak)?
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Morning all, just going to do the team results so will post in a mo, i've lost 2lbs this week towards next weeks team challenge, i'm over the moon 1000 is amazing so much choice and still losing! Just one more pound to my 5 stone target. Sorry i haven't been around as much recently but i'm so...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hi girls, Just a quick one in a mad rush, Jen-fibresure or fibre 89 are both fine to take but don't take it if you are already constipated, take a laxative and once you have been to the toilet take your fibre daily to keep things moving so to speak. xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hello again Jayne, Lovely to hear from you again and sorry to read you haven't been well, yes of course as promised you are front of the queue for a team space, i'm just waiting to hear what GT is planning to do. Evening girls, i'm in a sulk scales showing a 2lb gain despite sticking to...
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    Picture of me in my new dress as promised....

    Stunning hun, well done!
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Wow congratulations Jen you skinny mini! 10 st 12 is awesome i can't believe you aren't happy at that, i'm not meaning to sound rude but that is so small, obviously it is entirely up to you what weight you feel comfortable at but OMG i'm sooo jealous! You have come so far in such a short space...
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    Week 16 CD Challenge - Thursday 4 December

    TEAM CHALLENGE - WEEK 16 (4 Dec 08) 1.55% Fat Fighters (team 7) - 6 results Emmie83 - 5.00% W15 (2.41%) Sylvie86 W15 (5.62%) 1.29% The Shrinking Violets (team 10)-5 results smurf 3.47%W6 (1.90%) 0.77% Gr8 M8's losing W8 (team 8)- 5 results Randomgurl - 2.91%DD W10 SH W11 Results to be posted...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Team Challenge Results: Shrinking Violets Slimmer of the week goes to .....SMURF with a HUGE 6 lb loss, take a look at your percentage this week hun......amazing and a record for the shrinking violets! Smurf -6lbs 3.47%!!!!!!!!!!! Jen83 -2lbs 1.27% Thinkthincd -2lbs 1.05% Soontobelittlegem...
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    Moved to 1000 plan now so 1 little juicy pound off this week xx
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Saraian24 (3 st) 20lbs gone - since i did this pledge ***Bigbird (4st)=56 lb lost Target reached 2 weeks early*** :D Surfhunny (3st 4) 42lbs down 4lbs to go Sue121 (3 st) 19lbs down 23 to go 161ds (3st) 12lbs down 30lbs to go! babycake (3st) 6lb down...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Morning all i'm just about to post the team scores for this week. I've lost 1lb this week towards next weeks total and i'm finally out of ketosis lol i thought i was going to be in it forever. I'm afraid you won't be able to rely on me for any big scores for the rest of December as i am sticking...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Come on Jen! I love looking at pics and you've lost 70lbs!!!!!!!!!!!! xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Thanks Gem, your new pic looks great! You can see such a difference now i flicked back through your older pics and you look like a totally different girl, its amazing! xx
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    Christmas Party Dress Picture

    Omg i'm so overwhelmed, thank you for all of your posts! My hubby is proud but doesn't seem that bothered that i have lost weight i think he probably doesn't notice it as much as when i showed him an old picture the other day he said that he couldn't ever remember me looking like that. My mum...
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    Christmas Party Dress Picture

    Lol thanks hun, my dress was a 16, but was a little loose. xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Thanks Jen i still don't feel it to be honest, people say how different i look but i don't think my eyes see the same thing, obviously i can see i am smaller but i still have the same lumps and bumps as when i was bigger. I did feel good last night though, i think it helped having different hair...
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    Christmas Party Dress Picture

    Thank you for all of your lovely posts, its so nice that people take the time to post and i do appreciate it. I didn't do my hair, the best i can manage is a pony tail, so i spent an hour at the hairdressers having a few longer pieces put in and rollers etc, the hairdresser said she was going...
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    Christmas Party Dress Picture

    Morning all, Thought i'd post a during pic of me in something other than jeans! Went out for hubbys bday/xmas party last night and he grabbed a pic on his phone before we went. What do you think to the hair?? Hmm had to put it in profile albums as i can't get the upload to work. xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Well done on the 5 st and the job Gem, what lovely news! Had a great time last night, but still in ketosis so only had one drink, just going to post my new during pic on the main thread and it will be in my profile albums. It's not great as we were running late and hubby took it on his phone...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Morning ! Swimming was great, only one or two booby related mishaps so not bad really! I'm off to the hair salon to get nails and hair done in a mo, having second thoughts about my dress for tonight but it's too late to do anything about it now, especially as i only actually have 2 pairs of...
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    Still in Ketosis on 1000 help!

    Thanks for your post and good theory, however i did get negative ketone readings in the first week of cambridge so i don't think i'm getting a false positive. Also i still haven't felt in the slightest bit hungry infact most of the time i'm having to force myself to eat because i don't really...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Check this out girls......i'm going swimming in a mo! Whats going on, me swimming at the swimming baths...in a swimming cossie!!! There must be a full moon or something lol! (Having to wear my old size 20 cossie though so i'll have to keep an eye on the girls and make sure they don't fall out of...
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    Still in Ketosis on 1000 help!

    Spoke to cdc and she doesn't seem concerned (as much as i love her she also thinks its fine to drink in ketosis) granary bread, new pots, mashed pots, shredded wheat have all been eaten this week but have i come out of the pink???? NO! So frustrating i'm looking forward to going out so much...
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    Still in Ketosis on 1000 help!

    STILL in it!
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hiya Jan, i didn't see your post hun, are you still celebrating your fantastic loss this week?
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Ahhh Gem your pets are soooo cute, i will get some new pics on here of my little babies, i've got 2 dogs and a cat and i love them to pieces, obv not quite as much as my real baby but pretty close, the dogs are 6 and 3 and my cat is 7! Every time we got broody we added a pet lol! Thanks so...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Ah Gem, try not to think about your Guinea pig bless him, i know exactly what you mean i worked on reception when my hubby called to tell me my little pig had died and i sat crying for about an hour at work. All the lads i worked with kept asking what was wrong, and then giving me funny looks...
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    9 month photos and my new hair!

    Thanks hun, my pics are in my profile albums feel free to have a nosy. xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    I thought the best part is i'm still wearing size 18 jeans just with a belt lol! Will defo post the pics i'm far less camera shy now, can't wait to show you my dress for friday!! It's weird how i'll happily post my pics for my team mates on here that i've never met, but i don't like showing...
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    Spots?

    Hi girls, Yep i suffered with breakouts for the first month or so but my skin is really clear now, the only other thing i have noticed is that it tends to need more moisturising, so i slap on an intensive moisture mask once a month. Whilst at the breakout stage a bought a garnier anti...
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    When is too many?

    Hi hun, Have you tried porridge yet? If you still lose whilst having porridge you will be fine with the bars, personally i only like the peanut ones which are the lowest in carbs so i just stick to them and i don't think it has affected my losses at all but everyone is different. As the others...
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    Week 5 WI....Results......

    Well done what a lovely WI result, you are doing a great job, keep up the good work you will be at goal before you know it. xx
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    9 month photos and my new hair!

    Angela I've kept an eye on your progress since i joined minimins and started cambridge and i have to say you look fantastic! Not only your new hair but you look like a different woman, your face and body have changed so much. Well done, it's pictures like yours that help other people to stick...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    I admire you so much Frances you have such a healthy attitude to this diet, you should defo train to be a CDC you will be great! Also if you do we could be on the same training day yay! Morning Girls, Omg i'm loving today already, been to get my dads bday pressie and he likes Hugo Boss, so i...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Ahhhhhhhh Gem i feel for you, i love my pets they are your family, just think what a lovely life he had with you, there are lots of neglected pets that never know what that's like. He had the best life he could with you. I'm still planning on sticking around for a long time matey, so don't be...
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    Still in Ketosis on 1000 help!

    Thanks Frances i'm just concerned as i was expecting a weight gain associated with glycogen stores, but so far i'm still losing and still in the pink/purple??! Will just see what happens 2moro, xx
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    Still in Ketosis on 1000 help!

    Sarah- how much did you drink?
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    Still in Ketosis on 1000 help!

    Thanks girls, Frances i'm thinking a couple of Gin and tonics at most, i've been SSing for 16 weeks so not had a drop of alcohol, i'm guessing that it will go straight to my head anyway. The odd thing is i have been eating carbs, on 1000 plan you do introduce brown rice/granary bread/new...
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    Still in Ketosis on 1000 help!

    Hi This is going to sound crazy to some people but i'm on day 3 on 1000 and following it to the letter yet i'm still firmly in ketosis. Normally i would be over the moon however, i'm going out for my hubbys 30th bday on Friday and want to be able to have a couple of drinks (hence moving to...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Well done OMG 6lbs at your weight thats got to be a big percentage! 12lbs to go i can't believe it you have done so well! When will you be moving up? xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Lets make it summer and we can have a holiday lolol sorry but i love love love Brighton! Ooh not even thought about summer....all those nice clothes! xx
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    wii fit vs bathroom scales???

    Doesn't bother me i sometimes choose to ignore my scales, wii fit and cdc's scales lol! Yes i feel guilty when i tell it i don't want to hear a fitness tip and ...this is even sadder, i love it when it tells you to do the body test with your eyes closed and then it says "open your eyes" in...
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    Excited as hell!:)

    The way you are going mrs, you will be there in Jan! I'm not on stabilisation yet but it is nice to have a break from SS. I'm happy to lost the last stone and a half a little more gradually (well for now anyway) Ismirka- you look fantastic well done! xx
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    Excited as hell!:)

    YAY! I'm with you hun, i started 1000 on sunday after cdc advised me to until after xmas and its fab! Day 2 today and still in ketosis?? Despite having shredded wheat for brekkie and new potatos with my dinner (which were as good, no were better than i remembered) also had an apple which was...
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    wii fit vs bathroom scales???

    Lol i got a right teliing off cos i'd not been on mine for a while!
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Jen- 2 and 1/2 is great, no pressure on this team a loss is a loss, you can't help your body's cycle hun. I had a 1 pound loss a few weeks ago on SS even though i'd been 100%. So be pleased with yourself you've done sooo well and you are another 2 lbs lighter than you were last week yay! xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Lol i'm having the opposite problem, skinny jeans are fine in a 16 as i buy the ones that sit on the waist, low waisted jeans don't go anywhere near. I can't seem to wear them, my flabby baby tum just hangs over the top and its just not a good look! Hi Frances how are you hun? Gt - are you...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Evening all, Not a lot to report i just wanted to nip in and say hi to everyone. Jen- My bmi is 28 and i'm still a 16 top and a 16/18 bottom, wondering when it is ever going to go from around my hips/tum! Dresses are fine, my new size 16 is loose, but jeans....not happening still an 18...
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    2 lbs off! Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Saraian24 (3 st) 20lbs gone - since i did this pledge Bigbird (4st)= 4lb to go Surfhunny (3st 4) 38lbs down 8lbs to go Sue121 (3 st) 19lbs down 23 to go 161ds (3st) 12lbs down 30lbs to go! babycake (3st) 6lb down 36lbs to go Fizzy 6lbs...
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    CD November Challenge -- More buddies to keep us going?

    Abz - 7.5lbs down 2.5lbs to go :) Andju- 10lbs to go Angie-bum - 10lbs to go BishBosh - 35lb - 19LB DOWN, 16lb to go Claireg1977- 8lbs to go! hypa2008 - 14lbs to go Fiona78 - 12lbs to go FitAndTrim - 20 lbs to go Francesmag - 12 lbs to go Gailt39-12lbs to go -3lb=9lb to go KateF - 10lbs to go...
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    810 week this week and 2lbs off, what will next week and 1000 bring?? xx
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    Week 15 CD Challenge Thursday 27 November

    TEAM CHALLENGE - WEEK 15 (27 Nov 08) 2.41% Fat Fighters (team 7) - 6 results Sylvie86 5.62% 2.27% Purple Ronnies (team 11) W5 (2.20%) - 4 results Dax 3.66% 2.11% The Shrinking Violets (team 10)W6 (1.90%)- 5 RESULTS Smurf 2.81% 1.89% Leah's Lightweights (team 1)-4results sezzymac3.01 1.06% Gr8...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Wow! Thats great Gem, what a fantastic few weeks for you, 3lbs after the last two weeks is amazing! Right here we go....i'm excited! Team Challenge Results: Shrinking Violets Slimmer of the Week goes to ............SMURF ! Congrats hun check out your percentage loss this week its...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Morning all, Still waiting on a couple of results for the team challenge, if you would like yours included can you let me have it by 11am today please. Not had a bad week this week, i've lost 2lbs towards next week's team challenge,which i can't really grumble at on 810. I'll be back at 11...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Lol no worries hun, sorry to say its been filled, keep your eye out though they do come up all of the time. xx
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    New team member wanted for the shrinking violets

    Hi hun sorry but the vacancy has been filled on our team, but keep your eyes peeled as they come up all of the time. Basically you compete to lose the most weight each week, but mainly its to help each other through it. xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Forgot doh! Jen- can you PM me your start weight please, i need it so i can calculate the percentage of weight you have lost each week. Thanks hun xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Jen- That pretty much sums it up hun, did you get weighed last monday? If so did you want to enter that weight in to the team challenge this week. Also i ask everyone to pm me their wi results so i don't have to trawl though all of the posts come results time. Welcome to our team! Jayne-...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hello Girls, Lovely to hear from you both, but in the interest of fairness (if there is such a word) we have to take first come first served, so if you would like to join us Jen83 the place is yours. Jayne- Don't beat yourself up about falling off the wagon hun, just remember how you feel...
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Wd thats fantastic and 4 weeks left to do it in lol! xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Nice one Gem, it's great that you are getting in to the jazzercise and enjoying it. You are a braver girl than me i'm afraid i'm a terrible dancer so tend to avoid it it all costs unless drunk....when all of a sudden i think i'm the best on the dance floor lol! Well, i don't know what's going...
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    Hello 100%'ers, I just wanted to post quickly on here as we are looking for a new team member for the Shrinking Violets, if you are interested, can post at least a couple of times a week and would like the support of a friendly team, pop on to our team thread (Team 10 The Shrinking Violets) in...
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    New team member wanted for the shrinking violets

    Morning all, Team 10 The Shrinking Violets are looking to recruit a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our lovely team. Come and introduce yourself on our team thread if you fancy becoming a shrinking violet. xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Fantastic Frances gooooooooooo team!!! Ok girls message received, if you want a new team member you shall have one, i'll post on the teams ad agency now. xxx
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    As I finish cambridge.....

    WOW you look sooo good! I would have said you were a bmi 20-22 and not needed to diet anymore to be honest you look tiny! Well done, it must feel soooooooooooooooooo good to be this side of your weight loss journey. Good luck for WW and the future. xx
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Thanks hun, thats much more manageable to cut and paste lol, can't believe its nearly dec and only a few more weeks of this challenge left! xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    WOW!!!! That is FANTASTIC ahhh a 14! i can't wait until i can say that, i'm so jealous and proud all at once well done, you are officially no longer plus size! I bet your dad is super proud of you hun. I'm defo not going to win the race now lolol. xxx
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    CD November Challenge -- More buddies to keep us going?

    Not sure when i last updated but i lost 4 pounds last week xx Abz - 7.5lbs down 2.5lbs to go :) Andju- 10lbs to go Angie-bum - 10lbs to go BishBosh - 35lb - 19LB DOWN, 16lb to go Claireg1977- 8lbs to go! hypa2008 - 14lbs to go Fiona78 - 12lbs to go FitAndTrim - 20 lbs to go Francesmag - 12 lbs...
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    Nobody can understand...

    My oh is the same, can eat like a pig....no weight gain! These men!
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    Nobody can understand...

    My hubby did say though " i wish we could just get our life back" and i said something about losing weight for me and him and he said "i can't love you any more just because you are smaller, i love you whatever you are" Bless! xx
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    Nobody can understand...

    Bloody good post Abz! And sooooo true, now i've shifted 4.5 stone everyone is trying to convince me to come off the diet. I have given in to an extent but only on the advice of my cdc and moved up the plans. BUT all my family and friends keep saying..."well surely you can just eat healthy food...
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    Hello my lovelys! Well done to all of us losers this week lol! 4lbs for me Gem! And WD on yours again! xxx
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    I've done the maths and it's not pretty...

    Hi hun, What you need to remember as well, is that you won't feel like you do now, in a month you will look different and by the end of the next month you will look totally different again. That is the real beauty of this diet, you start to feel better and better about yourself as the dress...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Thanks girls, When you get 5 and you are sorted Gem put some pics on of your new love nest! No wonder you haven't been online much recently with all that time to yourselves........! lol. All joking aside i'm seriously pleased for you, everyone needs their own space and you are in yours...
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Shall we have a tidy up of the list? there are quite a few people who haven't ever updated themselves. What does everyone think?
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Blue_grapefruit(3st) Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) 20lbs gone - since i did this pledge Bigbird (4st)= 4lb to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 4) 38lbs down 8lbs to go Bunnyg (3.5 st) Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121 (3 st) 19lbs down...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    4lbs off to start this weeks team challenge yay! So glad it was a good one, i don't mind moving up now 22lbs to go.....i can't believe it! xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Results are in: Shrinking violets slimmer of the week goes to......me! Yay Thinkthincd -4lbs 2.02% Soontobelittlegem -4lbs 1.65% Smurf -1lb 0.56% Pbfhpunk -1lb 0.48% Francesmag STS Team Percentage =1.0% oh well on to next week! Off to Wi in a mo back later
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Morning morning! Wow had some snow this morning i'm such a kid and find it all very exciting! Congrats Gem another brilliant Wi for you this week, you are shrinking incredibly fast now, looks like you have found the right balance of water etc for you. Post a link to your diary Frances i'd...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Well it looks like i'm the only one without a life on a friday night, so i've added a couple more wedding pics....beware one is of the cake. I'd better go and do some xmas shopping i suppose! xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Evening everyone! Had a fab day shopping today, tried on loads of lovely size 16 dresses and actually felt good for the first time in.......well lets just say a long time. I'm looking forward to hubbys bday party (rather than dreading like i normally would) and i even tried to change my mind...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Helen, If you want to leave the team that is your decision, but don't feel you have to at all. I'm also moving up the plans for a while over the next few weeks so won't be losing as fast etc and i'm only having monthly weigh ins, but my scales weigh the same as my cdc so i will be weighing at...
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    Week 15 pics, before and during eek!

    Thanks everyone, i really appreciate it, i can't tell you how nervous i was about posting my during pics, its so scary! xx
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    Week 15 pics, before and during eek!

    Well i've finally decided to post some pics of my progress so far. 60 pounds lost to date and a couple of stone left to go. Feel free to have a nose in my profile albums. xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    OMG! Well i've finally done it.....during pics in my album now eek! Be nice. Thanks Gem, i lost 3 stone before my wedding day, but still cried when i put my dress on, i wish i had found CD before i got married, although to be fair it was the best day of my life size 18 or not! xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Congrats on the 18 Gem! I've added some before CD pics, will add more as i find them, need to get old laptop down for the really gruesome ones, am going to take some up to date ones tonight when the little man goes to bed. Feel free to have a nose! xx
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    Should we move up the plans at bmi 25 or bmi 25 plus 1 stone.

    Fab thank you for all of the replies this helps a lot! xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    You will be fine hun, thats what i did when i went to a wedding and i lost 4 lbs that week. Jan- you know how i feel hun a loss is a loss and a fantastic result, like i said to you, as long as you end one month lighter than you started it then you have achieved what you set out to do. It's not...
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    Should we move up the plans at bmi 25 or bmi 25 plus 1 stone.

    Hmmm i'm still not sure, i know you can't start SS unless you are bmi 25 +1 stone, but my cdc said i could SS all the way to bmi 25. Confused! xx
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    What now?? update.xx

    I totally understand as it means you will have to deal with food choices properly again and i think that's daunting to any of us that have been on CD for a while. But, having said that, maybe its not a bad thing if you learn to control your weight using normal food rather than meal...
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    Newbie - Day 1

    Hello! Fantastic to hear from new members, good luck and take it day by day, if you feel tempted to eat just nip on here, have a moan or take a look at the inspiration slide show. Before you know it you will be a few stone lighter and feeling very pleased with yourself. Take care xx
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    Hi all 1st day today!!!!!!

    Good luck everyone, This diet is hardcore but the results are amazing, you'll find this forum a lifesaver in the coming weeks. Lots and lots of luck to everyone....just think a couple of stone lighter by xmas! xxx
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    What now?? update.xx

    Ahh hun, Try not to worry about it you have achieved soooooo much! With only 9lb to go i would choose which ever you think will fit best in to your life. Sorry i can't give more advice i just wanted to congratulate you on you fantastic weight loss. xxx
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    Should we move up the plans at bmi 25 or bmi 25 plus 1 stone.

    Hi everyone, Just wondering, as there seems to be conflicting advice about, should we be moving up the plans at bmi 25 or bmi 25 plus one stone? Just being nosy really. xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Thanks for letting me know hun, Totally forgot to comment on your house move gem, love your new sofa, my new one should be delivered on the 26th of this month i'm excited! Also i'm one of those annoying people that love xmas, and i am super excited this year as my little boy will be more...
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    Week 12 before and after photo

    Goooooooooooo Gem! You look fab hun, what a transformation! You have done so well and these pics will be an inspiration to people! xxx
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Blue_grapefruit(3st) Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) 20lbs gone - since i did this pledge Bigbird (4st)= 5lb to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 6) 32lbs down 1st 1lbs to go Bunnyg (3.5 st) Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121 (3 st) 19lbs...
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    CD November Challenge -- More buddies to keep us going?

    Abz - 7.5lbs down 2.5lbs to go :) Andju- 10lbs to go Angie-bum - 10lbs to go BishBosh - 35lb - 19LB DOWN, 16lb to go Claireg1977- 8lbs to go! hypa2008 - 14lbs to go Fiona78 - 12lbs to go FitAndTrim - 20 lbs to go Francesmag - 12 lbs to go Gailt39-12lbs to go -3lb=9lb to go KateF - 10lbs to go...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    4lbs off for me this week, and......i'm in the 13's! Didn't think i would ever get here! If you won't be having a WI this week can you let me know asap and also can you pm your WI results as well as posting on the thread. It just saves trawling for them, especially when i re read all of the...
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    4lbs off for me this week. xx
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    Week 13 CD Challenge Thurs 13 Nov

    2.76% Moving Mountains (team 4) W8 (2.88%) suesurrey W12 4 results Mooee 4.06% 2.72% Scream if you wanna go faster! (team 14) 4 results Wannabeslim 10.73% 2.23% Fat Fighters (team 7) 6 results Slaterslady 5.23% 2.15% Sisters of slim (team 17) 6 results Dizzydeb 2.80% 2.14% Skinny Minis (team 12)...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Team Challenge Results..... Shrinking Violets Slimmer of the week goes to ......Smurf Congratulations, i think we need a new catagory for you hun! Well done again. Smurf -4 lbs 2.19% Soontobelittlegem -5lbs 2.02% Francesmag -2lbs 1.16% Thinkthincd -1lb 0.50% Team percentage based on 4...
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    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    Oooh i love it! A true business woman, marketing already lol! I think you will find a lot of your friends and collegues will join you hun, look at your results! also they trust you, its easier to discuss a potentially embarrasing thing like weight with a friend. Good luck and thanks for...
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    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    Thats a really big help thank you, i think that i'm ready to slow things down a bit now, i don't feel grotesque when i look in the mirror anymore and that makes a big difference. I'm still 100% committed to losing weight but i think that i will move up the plans over the next few weeks to xmas...
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    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    Hi hun, Hope you don't mind me intruding on your diary but i just wanted to ask you about your experience of the higher plans, i'm moving up the plans to 1000 for Dec, but i'm considering moving up to 810 this week,But i was wondering why you didn't get on with it? i don't want to move up if...
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    CDC question re 1000 plan

    Thanks for the reassurance hun xx
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    Old thread updated! New pics attached!

    OMG...only just seen this thread you look awsome hun! 19lbs in one week, that all i want for xmas lol! You have done so well, get writing a letter to santa asking for lots of size 8 clothes! xx
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    CDC question re 1000 plan

    Hi, I'm quite concerned as i've read a few posts recently about people moving up to 1000 plan and putting on weight. Obviously i realise that there will be an initial gain due to the replenishing of glycogen, but i can't understand how it is possible to gain when only eating 1000 cals a day...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Well done Frances and Gem you are both doing really well. Just checked your percentage on my spreadsheet and it says 1.16% you have to be please with that in a week. I wouldn't go to SS unless you really want to yes the results can be great but also not so great...and its very restrictive i feel...
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    O/t Got any jokes?

    Evening! Well it's raining and none of us can comfort eat or drink ourselves in to a stupor to cheer up so lets hear your best jokes! Are you ready ....this is my personal fav. What do you do if you see a spaceman??? Park your car man! lololololololol i know its terrible but...
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    Anyone else not lost much this week and fancy a moan?

    I forgot to add, good luck with the ss+ most people find it works fantastically for them and the losses are very similar to SS. xx
  131. T

    Anyone else not lost much this week and fancy a moan?

    Thank you for your lovely post, that really helps to re motivate me, i will defo up the water, i think that may be the prob as i always buy the 2l bottles of water and noticed today that i'd been drinking the 1.5's by mistake so some days i would have only had 2l's which isn't even the minimum...
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    Week 12 CD Team Challenge (6 Nov)

    TEAM CHALLENGE - WEEK 12 (06 Nov 08) 2.42% Skinny Minis (team 12) W10 (2.05%) 3 results choppy 2.91% 1.36% Gr8 M8's losing W8 DD-W10 SH-W11 (team 8) 5 results Shadaca 3.84% 1.35 % The Shrinking Violets (team 10)W6 (1.90%) Soontobelittlegem 2.75% 1.29% Moving Mountains (team 4) W8 (2.88%) 4...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Results time.... Not surprisingly with a stonking 7lb loss our new Shrinking Violets Slimmer of the Week is......SOONTOBELITTLEGEM, wow what a fabulous WI congratulations the title is well deserved. Soontobelittlegem -7lbs 2.75% Thinkthincd -4lbs 1.97% Smurf & Francesmag STS Only recieved...
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Blue_grapefruit(3st) Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) 20lbs gone - since i did this pledge Bigbird (4st)= 5lb to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 6) 32lbs down 1st 1lbs to go Bunnyg (3.5 st) Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121 (3 st) 19lbs...
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    CD November Challenge -- More buddies to keep us going?

    Abz - 3.25lbs down 6.75lbs to go :) Andju- 10lbs to go Angie-bum - 10lbs to go Claireg1977- 13lbs to go! hypa2008 - 14lbs to go Fiona78 - 12lbs to go FitAndTrim - 20 lbs to go Francesmag - 12 lbs to go Gailt39-12lbs to go -3lb=9lb to go KateF - 10lbs to go Leeds123 - 10lbs to go LynseyLou 10lb...
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    1 measley pound Gem grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hello chums, Right, i'm a word begining with F, fuming! Its official 1 stupid pound for all of my efforts on SS, to be fair thats better than my scales this morn they said i had sts! Nevermind, i'm not dwelling on it but i will be very mad if i haven't lost something by tuesday! On the...
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    Anyone else not lost much this week and fancy a moan?

    Good luck hun, try to give your body chance to catch up with what you are doing as if you eat one week and not the next the chances are you will keep gaining and losing water rather than fat, give yourself a goal to stick to it 100% for a month, you could lose at least a stone in that time...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    LOLOL not the stupid trousers (groans and hides her head) i hate them and they're not even mine, have you tried measuring them and comparing them with a size chart (i have a bit of a grudge against wrongly sized clothes) you know, you won't want to wear them by the time they fit you as you will...
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    Anyone else not lost much this week and fancy a moan?

    Ahhhhhhhh hun, well come and have a hissy fit here with us we can sulk together lol. xx
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    Anyone else not lost much this week and fancy a moan?

    HMmm not hopeful, the scales have even gone up this week....never seen that before in 13 weeks of SS! I'll probably have put half a stone on by morning....stupid body but will let you know first thing, i've got an early wi again. xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    I'm SO the same, never satisfied can't wait to rush down to the next dress size/number/stone etc. I know it might feel like you have a long way to go but it will fly, and just cast your mind back to where you started. Once you get past you own personal barrier (i know you wanted to get in to the...
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    Anyone else not lost much this week and fancy a moan?

    It's just mean if you ask me love, and thats whats hard to deal with! You KNOW you haven't cheated so you should lose weight, we know all of the reasons why we haven't water etc etc but it still makes you feel like stamping your feet and having a strop....well it does me anyway lol. xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    No never heard from her again, it was such a shame she was lovely! You must be on cloud nine at the mo, 7lbs is awesome, you'll be out of those 17's before you know it! xx
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    Anyone else not lost much this week and fancy a moan?

    Yay, thats lovely when it falls off....or out as the it may be for you hun lol must be exciting to see the scales moving down so quickly, fingers crossed for a biggie for you this week then hun. I'm not feeling too bad as i've just tried on THE dress....it's my hubbys 30th bday on the 7th dec...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    I know ...whats that about? Us Violets aren't generally known for being quiet, do you think it's because we all know what we are doing now so need this site less? (Defo not the case for me i need it more!) xxx
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    Anyone else not lost much this week and fancy a moan?

    LOL! Looks like it's just me then. lolol xx
  148. T

    Anyone else not lost much this week and fancy a moan?

    Hi everyone, My official Wi isn't until 2moro, but so far i've only lost 1 lb this week. I know that it will prob just be water as i'm not due, not constipated and have been 100% SS. But.... its still sooooooo frustrating, i think it is really easy to take your weekly weight loss for granted...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Congrats on losing OVER 4 stone as well now hun! xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    GEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats FANTASTIC! I'm so pleased for you, what an amzing result...that must be one of the biggest WI results on our team thread ever(bar 1st week WI's) Congratulations again. Helen and GT- Can you let me have your WI results please guys, i have to post them by 2moro xx
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    What Should Counsellors Expect Of Their Clients?

    Oh my god! Some people have no manners, i have to hold my hand up to being a weekend texter to my cdc, but i always tell her to only reply if she is free, if not it can always wait and i would never text before 10 am and after 7pm! I would lay down some ground rules and stick to them hun. xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Nasty little S**t!!! I would have been FUMING! Please don't let some small minded little idiot bring you down Gem, you look great and don't let anybody take your achievements so far away from you. I'm going to include your WI this week in this weeks results if that makes sense, it won't make any...
  153. T

    Urgent, any CDc's online?

    Thanks for the quick response, Congratulations for maintaining for so long! xx
  154. T

    In ketosis, but am still starving hungry!

    http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/65718-urgent-any-cdcs-online.html Cdc has responded xxx
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    Urgent, any CDc's online?

    Hi everyone, I've just been responding to a post in which a Cd'r has been told to continue SS even though their bmi is 21. Can a cdc please confirm that they should move up to 810 today. Thanks xxx
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    In ketosis, but am still starving hungry!

    Hi hun, Like i said it is illegal in the world of CD to SS past bmi 25, right i'm off to find a cdc cos i'm worried brb! xxx
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    In ketosis, but am still starving hungry!

    Sorry if my last post sounded harsh, but i've seen threads like this before and if you are below bmi 25 you should defo be on 810. I would do as Lelly says and also find an online bmi calculator to double check your bmi if it is less then 25 then move up today. It is dangerous to SS at less...
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    In ketosis, but am still starving hungry!

    NOOOOOOOOO! Sorry hun but she is WRONG! You need to move to 810 now, not trying to scare you but these rules are there for a reason, get some chicken and veg down you hun! xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Evening girls, Frances- I have loads in at the mo (bought a months supply last time) if you get desperate i can always next day you some hun-i'm not joking!!! there would be world war 3 if i couldn't get my choccie tetras! I think when you haven't lost as much as you wanted to you start to...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Good attitude hun, It can't be helped, you are sticking to the diet so you know you are losing it from somewhere. I think you will find this happens more frequently as you get nearer to goal, the scales haven't moved for me either as yet, infact they went up by a pound until this morning when...
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    Wannabslim's Diary-day 5, time flies!

    Hurrah indeed i bloody love (and hate at times) this diet its amazing! Just remember the best way to not cheat is to distract yourself, i spent hours on here for the first month......hang on...i still do so not a lot has changed there then! Keep it up you will be skinny and gorgeous on your...
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    Crossing your legs...

    Lol just realised that mine cross too now lololol! Will never be able to cross them under a table though, at 5ft 9 they are just too gangly! I think my knees must be in the wrong place or something. xxx
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    Wannabslim's Diary-day 5, time flies!

    Yay thank god for Ketosis! Glad you made it through day 2 hun, the physical side is sorted now, just the mental cravings to beat, just remember they do go away and it does get easier. You are doing brilliantly just focus on your WI at the end of the week. xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Evening all!!!!!!! Thanks for the comments about my pics, i will get some recent ones sorted as my face has changed quite a lot and will defo get some body shots done. I would have put a before on sooner but my laptop is only a few months old and so all of my old (before) type pics are on my...
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    Wannabslim's Diary-day 5, time flies!

    Thanks its really weird to think i've lost nearly 4 stone i still think i'm big! You sound like your head is in the right place and i think that is the most important thing with CD. Look how well you have done so far, you will be at goal before you know it and in the mean time there are plenty...
  166. T

    Wannabslim's Diary-day 5, time flies!

    Hi hun, Just having a nosy at your diary and wanted to say good luck, you look great already from your profile pic! Not long now! xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/65312-happy-birthday-soontobelittlegem.html
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Just popped a couple of pics of me and my boy in an album (hopefully i've done it correctly) not partic flattering but then they were taken in sept when i was a few stone heavier. I will defo take some before and afters this weekend. xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Ahhhh hun! Did you find the happy bday Gem thread though? That must cheer you up, loads of people dropped by to wish you well. Jan- a sts is not a gain, thats the main thing hun, don't worry about it you've done so well so far. Helen-Your poor legs! You are very brave i wouldn't dare...
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    First time putting in my before and after Pickies

    OMG Angie! Only just seen this thread you look AMAZING!! Totally understand where you are coming from, i started at 18.2 when my son was 18 months old, basically because i don't want to go through another pregnancy worrying if people will realise i'm preggers! Also it's totally humiliating...
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    CD November Challenge -- More buddies to keep us going?

    Morning all, Count me in i love a challenge, 10lbs for me too please by the end of Nov! Abz - 10lbs to go :) Andju- 10lbs to goMollydog - 8lbs to go Angie-bum -10lbs to go KateF- 10lbs to go Mitten - 1.5st to go Wannabe10 - 1st to go Thinkthincd- 10 tg xx
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    Happy Birthday Soontobelittlegem!

    Happy birthday Gem, Hope you've had a great day, put your feet up and celebrate with some chocolate (peanut crunch) and a glass of bubbly (water). Lots of love From all of your teammates, The Shrinking Violets xxx
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    Week 11 Team Challenge

    Wd guys i thought we had it this week! Fantastic percentage, well done all! xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    No its totally understandable we do spend most of our day there, so when things are bad it affects everything. I used to dread sunday nights waiting for monday morning in some of the jobs i've had, not so much anymore....i work for myself (my hubby thinks i work for him but he's deluded!) things...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Have a great time Frances, and i can't wait for wed when your ticker will be in the 29's as well! Hi Jan thanks very much feel great to know i'm just overweight, sounds stupid i know. Don't worry about your WI you have such good results week on week one little blip won't make a difference...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Morning all, 4lbs off this week, no longer obese lolol! xxx
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    Morning all, 4lbs off this week yay! Gem- i'll have to check how many in oct, not got my phone to hand but 55 in total. xx
  178. T

    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Blue_grapefruit(3st) Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) 20lbs gone - since i did this pledge Bigbird (4st)= 9lb to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 6) 32lbs down 1st 1lbs to go Bunnyg (3.5 st) Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121 (3 st) 19lbs...
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    October mini challenge

    Woo officially under 30 bmi!
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    October mini challenge

    Wow! Can't believe you still have 11 lbs to go you look AMAZING!!!!!! Love your dress is it from monsoon? You've done soooooo well congratulations i bet you feel fantastic! I've lost 4lbs this week so thats the Oct Challenge hit for me with 3 lbs spare yay! Bring on Nov! xxx
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    Week 11 Team Challenge

    TEAM CHALLENGE - WEEK 11 (30 Oct 08) 1.69% The Shrinking Violets (team 10)W6 (1.90%) Smurf 2.66% 1.60% Leah's Lightweights (team 1) - Claire1977 2.76% 1.44%Shape Shifters (team 13)Pretika 2.40% 1.33% Flab2Fab (team 15) W9 (2.44%) Getting There 2.27% 1.17% Skinny Minis (team 12) W10 (2.05%) 5...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Thanks hun, that really means a lot and i really think i will, can you believe how we have stuck to this diet......i still can't actually believe it....nearly 4 stone! Wd us!!!! xx
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    October mini challenge

    Fantastic hun, Glad you had a good time, i'm out on the lash in 4 weeks so hearing you felt fine is music to my ears. really looking forward to it, and i'll be having xmas dinner as well but plan to dance my pants off to work any extra cals off! Good luck for Wi and sod it if you sts or put...
  184. T

    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Woo you go girl! I've got Wi 2moro but my scales have been up and down like a yoyo (never happened before) so will see what the cdc's say, at the end of the day you know me, i'm always 100% so if i haven't lost a lot i will have to console myself with the 5 from last week lol. 4 more weeks SS...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Holding on to her title again with another 5lbs loss and our Shrinking Violets Slimmer of the Week is.......SMURF!! Fantastic hun wd, i though i might have sneaked in this week but i was pipped at the post by our worthy winner. I really don't know how you consistantly loose almost 2.5% of...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Right, i've had a good trawl and as far as i can see we only have 4 results this week (correct me if i'm wrong) Helen's Wi was cancelled due to car trouble, and GT hasn't posted a WI result so i'm assuming she hasn't met with her cdc yet. I'll go and sort out the results based on the four Wi's...
  187. T

    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hi Everyone, Hope we are all ok, from now on can you all PM me your WI results when you get them (as well as posting on the team thread if you want to) It's getting a little confusing now the deadlines have changed and i want to make sure i defo have the correct info. Can you also let me know...
  188. T

    Anyone know the official weight loss stats for the plans.

    Lol i nearly posted some the other day but not quite brave enough yet! xx
  189. T

    October mini challenge

    Why don't you weigh at home(or your mums gem) just for the purpose of this challenge. xx
  190. T

    Anyone know the official weight loss stats for the plans.

    Thanks everyone, having discussed it with my cdc we decided that 1000 would be the best bet for dec as i will be a stone ish away from goal, and i'll have been ss'ing for 17 weeks straight no cheats. I'm really looking forward to a little more flexibility in my diet and even a cheeky glass of...
  191. T

    Anyone know the official weight loss stats for the plans.

    Lol i'll take that....carbs AND weightloss! Roll on dec!
  192. T

    Choices Choices Choices...

    Hi hun, i'm with you there are loads i like, but i find it easier to not have to think about it so everyday for the last 8/9 weeks i've had peanut bar for brekkie, choc tetra for lunch and porridge for dinner, i love snuggling up on the sofa with a bowl of hot porridge! xx
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    Anyone know the official weight loss stats for the plans.

    Evening all, I'm moving up to 1000 plan in Dec and i was just wondering if anyone knew the average weight loss for each of the plans, being the control freak that i am, i'm trying to calculate how long it will take to get to goal. Thanks in advance for any replies, xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    On the flipside the scales still haven't moved for me this week, can you copy all of what i spout to you guys when you are down and regurgitate it to me next week if my Wi isn't great lol. xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    I know and because it is quite restrictive when you aren't losing fast it can be very frustrating, at the end of the day the main reason most of us stick tot his crazy diet is because of the results....when you don't feel like you are getting the results you start to question everything. My cdc...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Wd frances, congrats on a great week! Gem -sorry hun not sure about the cooked weight, perhaps post on the main forum see if anyone knows? Please don't be disheartened you can do this and you have achieved so much, although you only lost 1lb this week it has obviously evened itself out as we...
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    the effects of cheating...?

    Lol thats actually what i did 4 weeks ago, spent a small fortune on a gorgeous dress (then 2 sizes too small) its hanging in my wardrobe begging to be worn as we speak! xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    LOL yes ordered it online (not arrived yet) and then found another one last weekend in monsoon its winter white and i couldn't resist so now i have 2! Oh well i deserve it for losing so much weight (thats what i told the hubster anyway) I'm feeling great thanks for asking, finding the diet no...
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    the effects of cheating...?

    Come on girls you can do it! Fix an image of how good you could look on the christmas pics with your families and go for it. Lets be honest whats the alternative, put a few pounds on...few stone....indulge over the festive period?? No way you could be 2 stone lighter and ready to face the new...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    lolol she will get here soon, i bet she has loads of posts from the 100 % club to catch up on. xx
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    October mini challenge

    (((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))) Gem!! Don't worry hun you know it will come off one way or another, nice to have you back, you've been missed on the team thread. xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Ah have you got Gem withdrawal symptoms hun?
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Just realised only 5 more weeks SS for me then! I'd better make these weekly losses good for the next few weeks lol!
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hi Gt when is your official WI? don't worry it will be coming off somewhere, look at jan 5 days no loss and then BAM 5lbs! Rather an uneventful few days here, went to see my cdc today to top up and have discussed my dec plans. 810 for a few days and then up to 1000 before hubbys 30th bday...
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    CD is overwhelming me all of a sudden...

    Hi hun, I totally understand how you feel, so don't worry, we've all been there and it can be very overwhelming. Try to remember that in 2 more weeks you will be 7-10 pounds lighter and then imagine how different you will start to look. I still have a long way to go but am now being...
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    October mini challenge

    Yeah 35 lbs to go to get under bmi 25, the top ticker is my oct challenge, middle my xmas goal and the last ticker my overall goal. I'm feeling good now as i know in 1 more lb i will be under bmi 30 and therefore officially just overweight! (In actual fact on my bmi calculator i already am 29.5)...
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    week 3 weigh in and planned meal

    Hi Leeds, Don't worry about other people dissaproving of you, its nobodys place to judge you. In my opinion everybodys experiences are different on this diet therefore what suits one won't suit another. If you have the determination and willpower to have your planned nights off and then get...
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    October mini challenge

    Thanks hun, i'm over the moon just wish i was just fat rather than still obese lol! xx
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    TEAM CHALLENGE - WEEK 10 (23 Oct 08)

    TEAM CHALLENGE - WEEK 10 (23 Oct 08) 2.05% Skinny Minis (team 12) - 5 results 2.01% Leah's Lightweights (team 1) 5 resultsTracey113 3.20% 1.23% The Shrinking Violets (team 10)W6 (1.90%) Smurf 2.59% 1.18% Flab2Fab (team 15) W9 (2.44%) 1.04% Gr8 M8's losing W8 (team 8) 5 results Doubledumpling...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Results time... Taking back her rightful place as Shrinking Violets Slimmer of the week is......................SMURF, well done Jan!! Looks like you are back on the wagon good and proper congrats on another fab week. Smurf -5lbs 2.59% Francesmag -3lbs 1.68% Soontobelittlegem -4lbs 1.53%...
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    Hello fellow 100%'ers!!! 5lbs off for me this week. Hope you had a great break Gem, xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Wow its quiet on here this weekend, just back from WI 5lbs off for next weeks challenge. Back in a couple of hours with our team challenge results, Enjoy a lazy sunday xxx
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    October mini challenge

    Morning all! 5lbs off at wi for me this week so only one left for the oct challenge yay! Just a shame it didn't take me under 30 bmi, never mind....next week! xxx
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Blue_grapefruit(3st) Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) 20lbs gone - since i did this pledge Bigbird (4st)-31lbs = 25 lb to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 6) 26lbs down 1st 7lbs to go Bunnyg (3.5 st) Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121 (3...
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    October mini challenge

    Totally understand how you feel girls, i hated AAM week and can't imagine how it will feel to move up the plans....i couldn't wait to get back to the safety of SS, i'm actually a little concerned that i am obsessing about losing weight. Obviously i realise that i still have a fair way to go...
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    Team leaders

    Thanks hun, you are a star xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    If you click on user cp at the top left of your screen it will show you all of the threads which you post on if they have new posts. Hope that makes sense. xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    As far as i can see there isn't a sub forum just for team threads as yet (other than the sticky you mentioned), but this has been requested. I think the reason that we are still in the main forum is that we post so much. Will ask around though. xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Will look in to it over the weekend hun, thanks for the heads up!
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    God no, the cakes are not for my boy! Hubster and all of our friends and family have been enjoying them, ds was allowed a piece of banana cake for pud but that was a treat....i'm a mean mummy lol. Have a fab time at the meet 2moro, hope you have a great time, think of me, i have to attend...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Just nipping on to say hello to you all, Jan- how are you hun, you've been quiet recently. I've been in a feeding frenzy (vicariously of course) for the last couple of days, made chicken casserole, spag bol, mini pasties, lentil soup and veggie soup all packaged and frozen for my little one...
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    October mini challenge

    Hi hun, Don't feel down, generally on sole source your weight loss will settle down to 3-4lbs a week some slightly more some some slighty less but in general you can expect to lose a stone a month (obv a bit more in your 1st month due to week 1 WI) Trust the science behind the diet and i'm...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Oooooh good luch Gt...you can do it hun! Frances-my little boy is 20 months old (and sooo cute!) xx
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    LOVIN the new badge Gem!!! WD Yasmin fantastic result ....thats over a stone! I'm soooooooo jealous, keep going hun can't wait to see your result next week, you really are the incredible shrinking woman! xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    I've no idea on georgraphy so not really sure where everyone is located around the country. The only prob i might have is i may have to bring my little boy with me, if thats the case maybe the outskirts of london....i know i shouldn't say this but london is so busy! i'm not a fan (hides waiting...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Oooh good idea re online...never thought of that. I love the idea of meeting up but have got no chance of doing so in dec, i have about 15 bdays in the space if 2 weeks inc hubbys as well as hosting xmas this year for all the family, and doing/wrapping the xmas shopping. I think the new year...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Ahhhh hun thats a nightmare for you, oh well you will prb wee it out in the next few days so try not to worry, just keep glugging and it will work its way out. Are you due? you could be retaining because of that? The most important thing to remember is that you KNOW its not fat, as i think it...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    I agree frances, i have a peanut bar every morning for brekkie, mmmmmmmmmmmmmnnnn! yum i love them, don't think they have affected my losses so far, but if it has then not by much. I don't like any of the other bars so can't really comment. Well according to my scales this morning i've lost...
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    I am shocked and horrified!

    Feeling your pain hun, i started at 18 st 2lbs and nearly died from the shame of it! But after week one and 10 pounds off all of a sudden i was 17 st 6 by the end of the 2nd week i was 17 st! here i am 10 weeks later weighing as of this morning at 14 st 10.....still a big girl but like you i'm...
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    October mini challenge

    Yay omg then we will be in nov!!! How quickly has this year gone, it seems as though i got married 10 mins ago and had a baby 5 mins ago yet here we are almost in 2009 thats so weird, i'll have been married 3 years in feb and my little boy will turn 2. It honestly has flown.....just the weeks on...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay! Its such a milestone psychologically to be half way, in fact by 2moro you could be over halfway! It will be so exciting to watch yout ticker go down each week from now. Well done you should be really proud of yourself! Hello rest of the...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Gt- don't be daft your place is safe hun you belong with us!! Well done for maintaining thats fantastic, are you back on cd now? xx
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    October mini challenge

    Omg- 6lbs on week 7 i'm soooo jealous, i would love a whopper of a loss like that to bump me down the scales. Well done hun, going to get out there with my pushchair this avo (and my new purple mac which i bought in a sz 16 for the 1st time in years....check me out!) xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Oooooh good luck hun! Fingers crossed for a good one for you! I feel good today, finding the diet really easy although i'm still no less impatient! Tried to buy some trousers yest as everything is literally falling off but all seem to be hipster style which is no good if you have had a baby...
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    October mini challenge

    Wd Jan thats a fantastic result, looking good for the violets this week!! xx
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    Week 9 - winners are Flab2Fab

    Go team 15 well done on a great percentage! Don't get too comfy we'll be back in the game next week lol xxx
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    October mini challenge

    Thanks girls, yeah i'm over the moon had "budgeted" for a sts or a small gain cos of the wedding on sat, but then decided to stay hardcore and it paid off! Looks like the oct challenge is going well for everyone! xx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Not long now Gem, you will be a fab cdc! Hows everyone else today? I'm back on SS and feeling much better, not keen on that food stuff anymore, i was so anxious all week about what to eat at the wedding what not to eat that in the end i just stuck to 810, its far too complex. Now trying to...
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    Well done both of you! Welcome to the exciting world of Cd weightloss, but beware its sooooooooo addictive. good luck for next week and congratulations on a fantastic 1st WI xxx
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    I've lost all of this weight but I still feel fat!

    I agreee with everything you are saying, i attended a freinds wedding yesterday and people were saying how good i looked and how much weight i've lost, but i feel as though they are saying it because they know i'm on CD and they know how much i've lost. I then start to feel even worse as i don't...
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    My Christmas Pledge!!

    Blue_grapefruit(3st) Janie 1978 (3st) 8lbs gone - 34 to go Moomoo (3st) Shadaca (3.5st) Kittyb (3st) Saraian24 (3 st) 20lbs gone - since i did this pledge Bigbird (4st)-28lbs = 28 lb to go LucyLou (2st) Surfhunny (3st 6) 23lbs down 1st 10lbs to go Bunnyg (3.5 st) Manola Blahnik (60lb) Sue121 (3...
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    Ok from 1st oct- i think its 11lb xx
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    Re-invention of the cd 100% club-sign in thread!!!

    Hi hun, I've been in the 100% club from the 1st week, do you still need my stats or do you have the original chart? 3lbs gone this week on AAM xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Team results: No result from Gt as yet so 5 results only. This weeks Shrinking Violets Slimmer of The Week goes to ......................Me! lol Yay Thinkthincd -4lbs 1.86% Smurf -3lbs 1.53% Soontobelittlegem -3lbs 1.14% Francesmag -2lbs 1.10% Pbfhpunk -1lb 0.48% Team percentage 1.22%...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Don't worry frances, i record all of the results as they come in, i can post the team results as they stand brb. xx
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    October mini challenge

    Hi Everyone, I've just finished my AAM week, wow you can eat a lot on 810! Can't wait to get back to SS although i have to say i'm amazed as i've still lost ................................3lbs this week yay! Wd to everyone else and good luck for this weeks wi's. xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Morning everyone! Had a great time at the wedding, drank sparkling water all day ate meat and veg avoided the buffett and breakfast this morning and guess what.........?? I've lost 3lbs!! On AAM week!!!! Wasn't expecting that at all i'm really pleased. (I'm in the 14's im in the 14's! (sung...
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Hi thanks girls, Right not sure if i will get on again tonight and i'm at the wedding 2moro so i will have to post results on sunday am when we get back. Have a great night and weekend if i don't speak to you all, i'll see you on sunday. Ss again on mon thank god! xxx
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    The shrinking violets official thread - Team 1

    Morning all, Didn't get back until late last night so sorry for not getting on...missed you all! Still waiting on GT (unless i've missed it)and Helen (obv helen's Wi is today) all of the cut offs have changed so results don't have to be posted until sundays now so perhaps we should change our...
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