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    June Challenge

    Oooh, I'll join in I've never joined one before either Welshtigger 21lbs (7lbs lost ~ 14lbs to go) SerenityValley 21lbs (0lbs lost ~ 21lbs to go) Bettyb82 11.5lbs (0lbs lost ~ 11.5lbs to go) Violetfire 10lbs (0lbs lost ~ 10lbs to go) Loveloveyy 11stone (3 stones to lose) Kaceyboo 14lbs (0lbs...
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    CD V S&S .....

    I did CD years ago, for me I prefer S&S because of the meal packs and veg allowance. I struggle with the shakes to be honest although I quite like the chocolate ones :-). I think sometimes we can get used to the taste of one particular thing. I am thinking how to explain it. For example I used...
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    Big Pants :- This time its forever.

    Hi Everyone. I started Slim and Save on Wednesday, I have been member on here for ages, but not logged on for a while. Until I had a message from Pierce a month or so ago. I have done Slimming World, Weight Watchers, Dukan and CD before. I lost four stone with CD before I got married in 2005...
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    Slim & Save Mousse... anyone tried it?

    Is it like the mix a mousse on CD?
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    Buffalo Mince

    Thank you both for your replies, I have had the buffalo mince, it was nice but its quite expensive. I've not had any bacon, I suppose I would have to try and see what effect it will have on me. I do have a lot of weight to lose so will be in cruise forever, so we'll see lol. :-)
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    Buffalo Mince

    Lean buffalo mince - buy online - Organic Meat & Food @ Laverstoke Park I bought this today as it's less than 3% fat do you think it will be okay to have. I'm still in attack. Also can you have normal bacon if you take all the fat off ? Thank you :D
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    Does my bum look big in this?

    Brilliant, thank you for posting / sharing. I have a similar amount to you to lose (perhaps a bit more), its a really encouragement to be able to see others that have done so fantastic.
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    Paula then and now!!

    Wow ! you look amazing. A great inspiration to people like me who are just starting out.
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    Advice : how much weight loss in 5 weeks ?

    Hi I am looking for some rough guideline, I have been SSing for 4 weeks, and I've lost 1 stone 7, -8lb, -6lb, a 1lb gain (TOTM) and -7. I am going on holiday at Christmas and so only have 5 weeks left before I have to start moving up the plans. I still have a lot to lose (6 stone +). To try...
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    1st weigh in since restart

    Thats brilliant.
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    ss first weigh in

    :D Brilliant. :talk017:
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    Back again :)

    Hi Ros, I'm returning today too. I lost 4 stone 4 years ago and I've put it back on and a bit extra too. I've tried other methods in between and restarted CD a couple of times too. Here's to a great restart, we can do it. :-)
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    Time to get back on track

    Hi I'm starting CD SS today eek, I have done it before a couple of years ago and now I'm back, with a regain of what I lost plus a bit extra for luck :sigh:. I hope to lose 3 stones too as I'm going to America at Christmas and I'd like to be slinkier :D Have a good day today.
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    Hi guys

    Gallstones are soooooooo painful. Good luck with the restart. I am starting again tomorrow I haven't done CD SS for about 2 years so hopefully I can give it a good go this time. 11lbs - fantastic.
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    My first weigh in today!!

    Good luck FB :D
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    Vile mood today...

    Although you may be disheartened please stick with it don't let this push you off track. Keep going, keep drinking the water, you will have lost over a stone in 3 weeks.
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    Fave Strawberry recipes

    lollys yum yum
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    Week 7 Weigh In

    35lb is a fab weight loss so far, fingers crossed for a bigger loss for you next week.
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    week 3 weigh in

    Well done x
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    I am sooo excited .. Just been Surprised O/T

    Woooooooooooo, what a lovely man. What a great incentive too. Just think of the lovely new dress, shoes, underwear..... and that's just for starters.
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    Im a Newbie

    Have a good week, keep posting and we'll all try to keep you motivated :-)
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    fat face is back on cd

    Good for you you sound really motivated, so here's to the start of a great new week. :D
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    another 5lbs have left the building.

    :wow: Well done you. They are great losses.
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    1st weigh in today

    Thank you everyone.
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    Right, That's It!!!!

    Good luck to both of you restarting today, have a fantastic day x
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    another dumb question

    I think the boiling water kills off some of the nutrients in the packs. Good luck with day one and have a fab day x
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    Grandma's Very Sad News

    I don't know what to say and I can never find the right words. I'll just say I'm sorry for your loss x
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    Sweet

    What about the savory shakes or the CD vegetable drink? Have you tried those? Has he made the crisps? I am only on day 6 and I'm already not looking forward to AAM week I think it might throw me off course. But um-ho I may change my mind. I'm sure some of the more experienced cd'ers will be...
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    Starting again tomorrow

    Good luck with the restart. Congratulations re your wedding x
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    1st weigh in today

    Lol, it will be along time before I become "little knickers", but its a brilliant start. I'm chuffed.
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    1ST Weigh In Tomorrow!!!!!!

    I am thank you, I think you will be to tomorrow.
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    1st weigh in today

    Thanks everyone. I look like this :D
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    1ST Weigh In Tomorrow!!!!!!

    You an have tetras in the first week you just have to drink more water with them. Good luck, I'm sure you'll have lost, you'll be fine after the muffin thing. Let us know tomorrow :D
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    1st weigh in today

    Thanks you. I feel great. I can tell a little bit too.
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    1st weigh in today

    I went for my first weigh in today a day early and I've lost 11lb :D. So a great big thanks to you all for helping me through my first week. BPx
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    New starter - hints and tips please!

    Firstly, have a great week and good luck. I have a cheap hand blender that I bought for about 6lb for work as you are on the go I would consider the Tetra packs. Spacing them out its up to you, some people like to split the packs initially as they find it hard other are fine. Experiment and...
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    bye!!!

    CD isn't for everyone, good luck with WW, no need to be sorry different stokes for different folks and all that :-). Good luck with WW. x
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    reputation received

    Thank you Mini x
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    reputation received

    I was wondering this too, I'll watch and learn :-)
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    Bye

    CD isn't for everyone, good luck with your Slimming World journey hope you'll join the SW discussions on here. x
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    Making up the packs when outnabout ???????

    http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/2518-recipes-foodpack-muffin-crisps-fudge-cake.html hopefully this is a link to the thread.
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    Making up the packs when outnabout ???????

    There is a thread above with the stickys full of ideas crisps, muffins etc. I have thought about taking a flask of water to make the shakes up with on the go but I don't know how practical this is because I've not done it.
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    5th WI

    That's brilliant, well done :-)
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    crappy!!

    <best singing voice> Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday dear Catznolan Happy Birthday tooooo youuuuuuuuuuuuu <best singing voice> Enjoy your day. I hope you feel better soon, get yourself some non food birthday treats and think of all the belated birthday clothes...
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    feel like s**t

    Turn their negative comments into a positive if you can, use them to spur you on towards goal. Don't reach for the comfort food, then they will have won, don't let them. Have a look at the inspirational slide show on here. Onwards and downwards xx
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    Wish me luck...............

    Stay strong and have a great time.
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    How Long?

    In all honesty I think its difficult to estimate, I think it would depend on how active you are how much you weigh, how long you've been dieting, which diet you are following (or plan if CD). if you are already dieting what your average losses are like. It will vary from person to person...
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    Week 2 WI

    fantastic, well done :D
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    5 weeks and 29lbs gone

    Fantastic great losses, when I did ww for the umpteenth time one of the leaders told me 10-14lb was roughly a dress size.
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    Help!

    Well I have 4 litres of water split up through-out the day but now I am in ketosis I am not physically hungry. Could you split your packs up to spread them out, by only having half a one at a time you could make them last longer. I have also put the weighing scales in front of the fridge and...
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    Day 3 and feeling great!

    Glad you are feeling great, I think water is the answer too. I also drink 4 litres and feel fab too. Sorry to hear about the funeral, I'm sure you'll manage to avoid the buffet table. As for the freezing shakes I have never done it, but what I have thought about doing is taking a flask of...
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    I am new to the forum

    Hi I am on day 5 of CD, it very supportive here people give you loads of support and ideas.
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    Help!

    You must feel really demotivated, are you doing anything different in the weeks after the AAM weeks to the before, drinking less water for example. I really don't know what to say have you spoken to your CDC, have you had 2 weeks of a 2lb loss ? You may have a bigger loss this week. I want to...
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    Week 2 and lost nothing so far.. WHY?

    I'm not sure about the protein but perhaps its too early for this weeks weight loss to show. When I look at peoples weight loss on here it reassures me that the diet works. It just works differently for different people. Well this is my reasoning this week anyway. I hope I remember my own...
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    HELP!!! finding SS Hard!!!

    I am on day 4 today I feel okay, perhaps a little toooooooooo grumpy lol. I tell you my strategies so far. I have a list of all the reasons I want to lose weight, it contains lots of thing even the little things are on there. I have bought a x stitch to do and jigsaw for necessary distraction...
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    i could really...

    Goolian, have you measured your inch loss so far ?, your weight loss in inspirational. I'm sorry you are feeling so rubbish, you are doing brilliantly. Hugs x
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    Who wants to do a Big Brother challenge?

    Me too please kellymundy = 40lbs slaterslady = 34lbs Becky = 52lbs enoughisenough = 48lbs dancing = maintaining at 12st 7lb klee = 52lbs Big Pants = 52lbs
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    i could really...

    me too x
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    i could really...

    :D I could but I think it will a long time before I become "little knickers" lol.
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    Back from 1st weigh in

    Brilliant, what a fabulous start.
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    Thank you :D
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    Yes !
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    i could really...

    <stern voice> 16 is just a number and it varies a lot from manufacturer to manufacturer even between dresses. If you go and happen to be wearing a size 18 dress you will still look lovely and have achieved an amazing weight loss. Everyone will be wowed regardless of the label in your dress :D
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    Help Ladies

    Monsoon usually have some lovely Maxi dresses there might be something on there. I hate it when you have seen something and then can't get it because usually for me nothing is as good then in my mind lol.
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    Starting Again.... TODAY!! :)

    Good luck and have a great day. I hope the repair man comes early so you can get yourself out and busy so you can try and take your mind of things.
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    Roll up, Roll up!! Any takers for a JUNE CHALLENGE??

    Oooooooooh can I join in ? I have just started on the 2nd of June, and I'd like to lose 19lb this month.
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    YAY ME!!

    Yay you indeedy :D That's brilliant, great losses too.
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    The Weirdest Thing...

    I'd never really noticed it myself, but my mum mentioned that every time I go back home to get in to the house I go through the utility room and pass the fridge. I used to open the fridge without even thinking and I don't even live there lol. I make a concious effort to stop doing it now. Habits :)
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    Hello to my fellow newbies lets keep each other going

    Hi everyone, this is day 2 for me, not feeling too bad just cold <<shiver>>. Good luck all.
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    Does Anyone Else Get Cold?

    Thanks, I have put my fleece on. Good luck to you, great losses so far.
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    Does Anyone Else Get Cold?

    I started SS yesterday and I am soooooooo cold, my hands are freezing. I don't know why though.
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    Question about Water...

    I read one of the sticky posts today by icemoose (I think) about why you should drink water, it was really informative. Its one of the stickys on this forum. I really recommend reading it. It made me glug away.
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    12 stone by 18 July??

    :D Absolutely, you're in a win win situation either way.
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    12 stone by 18 July??

    I'm not an expert infact I know nothing lol, but you want to lose 24llb in 6 weeks and 3 days. So an average of 4lb a week, have you averaged this before ? I was talking to another CD'er when I went to pick up my first lot of shakes yesterday and she said she averaged about 4 lb a week over the...
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    Cant stop picking at Ham!

    Oh re the feeling hungry, what day are you on ? Have some more water if you can that might help.
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    Cant stop picking at Ham!

    Mmmmm, how old is your daughter? can she make her own sandwiches, can some one else make them whilst you get in to the swing of things. Today I put washing on my sons salmon (leftovers) so I didn't eat it. You can do it, its only stink old piece of ham. Being slimmer will feel much better. :)...
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    Hi just thought I'd introduce myself

    Thanks for the great welcome. Looking forward to getting to know everyone.
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    New savoury drink??

    I'm sure my CDC told me yesterday that there was a savoury drink for use with hot water that I can have in a couple of weeks. It came in a tub like the water flavourings. She said it was similar tasting to the Marigold Boullion.
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    Starting CD today - woo hoo!

    Hi I started yesterday I would like to lose about 10 stone (I can't believe I just wrote that in black and white), I've just had a tomato soup, it was nice. We can do it together. This board is so inspirational.
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    Hi just thought I'd introduce myself

    Hi I just thought I'd introduce myself I joined the forum last summer but wasn't able to do CD for personal reasons which are now okay so I'm fired up and ready to roll :) I'm going to my CD counsellor tonight and I'm fully motivated and ready to go. :D
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    Advice please what do you think?

    Thank you so much for your replies. I have given this lots of thought and I think I will talk my CDC tomorrow :)
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    Advice please what do you think?

    Thank you for your reply, I think you are right I don't believe it was due to CD really. I think it was a co-incidence and would have happened any way. I am loads better now and back at work and raring to go. I think I have made my decision. :)
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    Advice please what do you think?

    Sorry this is long but I'd really appreciate your advice/opinions. I haven't posted for ages so I am sorry to "butt" in to your community and I really hope you don't mind. I did CD 2 years ago and lost 4 stone for my wedding, I was the slimmest I can remember being. (I have now put that back on...
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    It serves me right.

    Thanks for your support everyone. I am going to write down all the reasons I had for doing CD and not any of the other conventional methods cos they're still here lol. I've looked at everyone's success stories and they are so inspiring. I think I might go and have a soak now to muse things...
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    It serves me right.

    Today I cheated, I'm not happy about it and its my own fault I was stupid enough to cook my favourite meal for everyone else. Slow cooked gammon. The house smelt of food all day and I could bear it no longer. Despite telling myself it was a test and I wasn't hungry I still had some. Then I had...
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    How much did you lose in your 1st week?

    I'll tell you officially tomorrow but on my home scales I've lost 10lbs :D
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    i have been a naughty girl

    Forget it and move on. Don't let this little think throw you all together. Keep going I think this is going to be a long and tempting journey (for me anyway) at the moment I see food everywhere I even miss Asda cafe at the moment. Remember that regret for next time you are tempted. Can you have...
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    Distractions/rewards

    Thanks everyone, I think I may have soak in the bath with a bath set my brother got me for Christmas. Afterwards I could just read or use the laptop in bed. I have bought the Harry Potter computer game or I could "borrow" my sons DS and play Marios. I think I'll definitely be on here too.
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    Distractions/rewards

    Right my H is out tonight normally when I'm in on my own I put the children to bed and then cook myself something nice and special and have a few glasses of wine. Now I'm really not going to do that (I hope) and in order to distract myself at my H's suggestion I have bought a computer game to...
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    day 5 over thanks to you guys

    That's fabulous. I am on day 3 today and feeling a bit rubbish. Seeing that others are succeeding / have succeeded is a great inspiration.
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    Out of date tetras???

    Sorry I am just getting used to who everyone is :)
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    Day 2 .....

    Great going for your second day I am on my 3rd. I like the tomato one too. I am sticking to soup because its cold and I can put it in a dish and eat it with everyone else. I am hungry too but I think its all in my head. I noticed today that everytime I go to my Mums I walk in her house and look...
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    Out of date tetras???

    I understand how you feel about the money, but I think the vitamins and minerals may have deteriorated so it may be better to throw them - sorry. I'm sure a CDC on here would be able to advise you more.
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    Opinions please

    In all honesty I would stay on CD and SS, its fantastic that you have stuck with it for 5 weeks I have read people having problems trying to get back on to it once they have stopped. You will have loads of slimmer birthdays. Have a lovely day whatever you decide to do :D
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    Why am I so cold?

    Thank you, I suppose only time will tell then :). Wearing jumpers is a small price to pay. At least its not just me.
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    Why am I so cold?

    Hi, I am am on day two of CD, but I am so so cold. My CDC said I may feel cold. Will I feel like this all the time or is it a passing thing? Just wondered thats all.
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    Day One

    Well today is day one and its not too bad so far. I have my distractions already to keep me busy. They are here (obviously), my daughters DS Lite, well if you can't beat them join them I say. Anything to keep my hands busy. I'll be a Mario Champion before I'm slim. I have a cross stitch I'm...
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