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That is a fab weightloss Susie. Obviously working for you :)

Hey there, not bad ta. Been doing the old calorie counting and am losing 1-2 lbs so fairly happy (and I get toast!) :) I mst admit, I get the points you all raise, but CS is expensive if the weight losses ar fairly small. cambridge is stricter but much more effective so the cost is minimised by...

I think my weight losses on cambridge were much bigger.:cry:

Emily...you have my sympathies!!! My OH's family are all in England and I have no family near so I know it can be tough. That seems a bit crap...good if it helps financially though. Try and make sure you can get a babysitter when he is home....even if just for a couple of hours. You will need...

lol..what are we like. I have about 3 1/2 stone to go to hit my june target and I WILL be there..by hook or by crook :)

4lbs is sooooo good!!!!! Go go you:) Sincerely chuffed for you!

hiya I have decided to follow my own low carb thingy type diet :) I just found CS was making me think about my evening meal from breakfast time onwards!! LOL (sorry Alison - tried but could not get back into it).

Hey there Seems we have all had our little blips! Time to get re-focused. After all...it would seem that we are the trail blazers for those who will follow. Lets give them something to aspire to!!! I am a whole stone down...that is amazing. You guys have all lost loads too - so what we...

a pound is always better off than on...:) Well done!!!!

I like a boiled egg with the yolk mixed with a little mayo and paprika

I slip up all the time....but I try to slip up in a controlled manner if that makes sense.?! I did have a big ..no HUGE slip today though........drum roll please. After a particularly long day decided to have a KFC family bucket for us all tonight....OUCH! that's gonna hurt......but Mmmmmm :)...

Weigh in week 3! Only down 1lb...but hey, that is 15lbs in 3 weeks and as you can see from the previous posts...I wavered for a while and ate normally. Still hoping to be down to my initial target for June but not overblowing it in my head. Little chunks...eh Alison :) See..I listen !!:D

Hiya Alison, you are as always the voice of reason! :) I know you are probably right about the carb withdrawal thing. I also have to say that despite remaining below 1200 kcals since Sun, I have not budged an ounce on the scales :( Thus...come Monday, I am back with CS and have committed...

watched both....really interesting!

cheers folks ....... I think I NEED cs to attain my weight loss goal. I might aim to do it in 3 week blocks with a week off (bit like add a meal on cambridge). It is the total lack of food freedom that gets to me Alison. Not saying I want to pig out...just have normal toast or cereal for...

I am pants at sticking to things. I decided on CS..it is not hard....however, I decide after 2 really good weeks to go back to calorie counting...why? because I am fickle:cry: Now..I know I will get a little weight loss this week and it will bug me because I should have just stuck at it. I get...

AWwww...yay hay and humph:( that is great and sucks!!! You know in which order. 10lbs is fab.

FAB!!!! Doing great :)

Hiya, Just a note. I did Cambridge before with no probs...but, when I tried to start it again at a later date I started itching all over.

That is fabulous!!!!!! So pleased for you.

mullers are out too :(

well done emily.....feels good doesn't it?

Cheers folks. To be honest Alison, I am working full time, have an 8 month old and a husband who works shifts....my baby doesn't sleep and I have a very demanding job so I just feel I need to think of the bigger picture. I don't want my lo to grow up thinking it is okay to binge and then...

Way to go HD. :)

On the aussie site it said about 100 - 110 g of carbs...hope this helps.

I have done the whole slimming club thing and to be honest...I know the script. Besides...I think I have heard all their pre-prepared talks and it sounds like white noise to me these days. I know I eat too much...I know I can exist on less.....time to just step up to the plate (or away from...

2nd week weigh in.... drrrrrrr.......4lbs off. Total lost to date 14lbs. I am chuffed as I have lost 1 stone in 14 days but am changing but to the old calorie controlled diet for a while as I am not feeling 100% and would rather be eating 'normally'. Will keep checking in with you guys...

Thanks Irene, but as I said, I have decided to go down the calorie counting route:)

Cheers..I know. Just really want to get to about 15 stone 7 for my hols. I go to curves...that helps burn off some extra lbs

Grandslamgirl - I have just done 2 weeks on Celebrity Slim but have decided long term it is not for me. Need an eating plan I can carry on with for life - hence I am calorie counting too and aim to have about 1000-1200 kcals per day with a watchful eye on the carbs too. Reggiesmum - I think...

pharmacy :)

If I fancy something ...I have a tiny bit (if it is not protein) and a bigger bit if it is. I find this keeps on the straight and narrow. When I did Cambridge (also lost 3 stone in 8 weeks) I used to have veg and cheese at night or some chicken and it never affected my weightlosses. I had a...

well done..... so good to have good weightlosses isn't it.

The principle is the same as slimfast I guess but the carbs are MUCH lower and that pretty much means the weightloss is quicker. I checked slimfast packs for you and they have WAY more sugar.

size102b: SD 20/1/09 WL 1st 8 weeks aim : 20lbs Sheshelafunk: SD 21/1/09 WL 1st 8 weeksaim: 35lbs Alison1256: SD 19/1/09 WL 1st 8 weeks aim: 28lbs Sharon Kim: SD 22/1/09 WL 1st 8 weeks aim: 28lbs Kathleen: Sd 21/1/09 WL 1st 8 weeks aim: 35lbs Lexi : sd 11/1/09 WL 1st 8 weeks aim: 42lbs

Hell no! that is for as many sessions as you can fit in!!! They recommend at least 3 per week.

Hiya , It is £29 per month by dd and a 12 month contract or £39 per month but no contract.

I have tested with ketostix and have been in ketosis since day 3! Burn baby burn!!!!!

Um...I need to lose a fair bit more than 8 weeks worth before I feel any better...but in 16 weeks time I AM going to be shopping for fab holiday clothes.

They have never asked me why I want them. If they did then I would just say for diabetes. Shouldn't be anything to do with them why you want them!

Sugar free jellies are what I have. I have never come out of ketosis using them....be careful and don't live on them though :)

I am a member at curves and love it. I used to go to JJb but it got way too busy. I was at curves today and really enjoy going. It only takes 30 minutes and burns loads of kcals :)

It's the protein bit that stops you feeling hungry for a while.

I do that with the little ones baby food. Tonight she had cheesy mash with her sausages and veg and I could gladly have dived in.

I got so desperate I suggested a gastric band to my doc - she said with current budgets and waiting lists - I was not fat enough!!!!!!!!!! Then I found CS and I am losing it the good olf fashioned way.

Hi all.... The pamphlet is confusing. I read in it that you could miss your snacks and loss weight quicker..and then further on (in the same bloomin' pamphlet!) it says that you must eat every 2 -3hours. I think they need to check their editting!!!! My research over the years of dieting...

That is great. I think I will need to lose stones before I notice it!

I find the smell of toast almost irresistable and there are always people in the office making toast in the kitchen just down the hall...

That is fabulous.....makes it all worth it doesn't it! :)

Hey 5lbs is great. I agree about the water thing. I feel really bloated today...hoping it passes. i am hoping for 5 lbs off this week.

Stick in folks.... i am on day 10 and still hanging on in there. i hope we all ahd fab weight losses next week :)

what diet are you following?

The berry bar is really sweet...has a real artificial sweetener aftertaste though.

I like the taste. I have tried CD before but found the shakes had a really bad after taste. these ones mix really well and taste yum.

I drink diet coke when I need something sweet

fingers crossed for a bumper weight loss.

don't think they are...I have been having sugar free jellies.

I see...I only buy the 14 sachets and my snacks are 'normal' foods.

Hiya all. I am new to this forum but not to weight issues. Been big for as long as I can remember. I was about a size 14/16 until I was 19 then I developed pcos and my weight rocketed with me ending up a size 24! I am a mummy of a beautiful 8 month old princess and have a fab hubby. All I...

I used bio oil and it was great..but I am also very proud of my mummy stripes :) I earned them!

Hiya I did CD which is similar to LL. I know it worked for me but I was so unhappy the whole time I was on it. I am loving CS - I think I need the food. CS is only £25 p/w - not £50

Sorry to hear about the throat ...ouch! Emily...my little one has NEVER slept a whole night. I used to sit and cry...now I just grin and get on with it :)

I have just returned to work from maternity leave (little on 8 months now) and keep having nightmares that she has gone missing! Couple that with her requirement for only 6 hours sleep (usually 6pm - midnight) and I too will join your sleepy club ... LOL

I did CD and I have to say i am finding this far easier. I like the shakes more and I like still being able to eat! I think having food helps you cope when returning to food permanently.

Well Done!!!!!!!! Yay hay!! That is fab...for both of you. Spurs you on for week 2 doesn't it :)

Me too. My daughter has been an insomniac since birth! Thankfully I have a very helpful hubby and he gets up to do feeds as often as I do!

Before I started this plan, I emptied my cupboards. i took everything that would be 'restricted or disallowed' on this and gave it to my sis ( she has 3 kids and they loved raiding through my food supplies to see what goodies lay within!) LOL. So, now everytime I feel hungry or find myself...

Love those! Cheers for the lift :)

Doing fab! You'll be finished in no time :)

Me too Emily....must be something in the good old scottish air!

cheers folks! found it a bit tougher today but I think that is just because i am tired.

Hi Steph, i am sure you are doing ab fab. I am enjoying it so far although I must admit I was thinking about food a bit more yesterday. I have lost 10lbs this week so what I would say is stick in...you will get a pleasant surprise. my weightloss has spurred me on for another week.

I can believe it might be the kids - 3 all under 3! AND teething ..ouch! My little one is nearly 8 months...born May 2008 and has 6 teeth so far. The top middle ones are just cutting....she is not sleeping much but I think it is fairly normal.

Well...week 1 is definitely finished now and I have lost a total of 10lbs!!!!!:):)

Not so far...but that is probably because my 7 month old ensures I am permanently tired anyway! :) Are you drinking enough water?

I was up at 6 am but was amusing my baby! hard task at 6am when all you want to do is sleep and all she wants to do is jump!

Not one for long stories so... Always been big..had a baby not long ago (never thought I would be able to) and have decided that I owe it to her and me to be as fit and healthy as possible. Positive self image is as important as weight loss (b4 any1 starts the ..'you can be big and fit ' etc)...

Hi all....I am just starting week 2 and thought I would buy a couple of bars to see what I thought. I had half a berry bar for snack today and have to say I really liked it. I hated the CD ones ..so boost!

My little one is nearly 8 months and loves toast with butter in the mornings...I struggle with that!

PS...my OH started at 13 stone 6 and is down to 12 stone 13 and he has eaten the same as me (apart from using the blokes shakes).

I started last Sunday, so it will be a full week by the end of today. I started at 19 stone 9 and weighed in this morning at 18 stone 13, so 10lbs off! I have been fairly open minded about what to eat. I snakc on a handful of nuts, pear, cheese (30g), ham (couple of slices with salad), boiled...

Cheers Emily. :)...been on too many diets before to know that 'I want or I hope to' attitudes are self defeating. I had a baby recently and know that I will achieve my goals this time for me and for her.

day 7 for me tomorrow. Feel really chuffed...plan is fairly easy thus far.

I AM going to lose 4 stone 9lbs before my holiday at the start of June. I am down 9lbs so far this week alone...... 4 stone to go in 19 remaining weeks. This is 2.9lbs per week. Achieveable? I think so. I am (or was) at the start of this week (sun) 19 stone 9lbs. I hope that I lose weight...

I use ketostix that I buy from boots. You wee on them...

I'm sure one sandwich will not be your downfall. It is not how many times you fall but how many times you pick yourself up!

It is when your body produces ketones..a by product of breaking down fat. Shows your body is burning fat

Me too......tested this morning. Even more motivation to keep on going.

Oops about the spaghetti.... Good luck with day one caroline :)

I am having some cheese as my evening snack....grated it onto cauliflower :) Checked today to see if I was in ketosis too...and I am!

Cheers folks....I'm in it for the long haul so you might get fed up seeing me!

According to the book that came with the starter pack, you are allowed unlimited allowed veg.

Been on cs for 5 days and have to say I am quite enjoying it. I think I have lost about 8lbs now..... I have 126 lbs to lose so a while to go yet...but it is a good start. Shakes are lovely.:)