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  1. redhead66

    gastric band hypnotherapy

    Oh my goodness, first week down and I've lost 7.5lb :bliss: The weirdest thing is that, after listening to the exercise track on Sunday, I've even found myself getting the urge to do squats as I'm cleaning my teeth :eek: Hope everyone else is having a good week V x
  2. redhead66

    gastric band hypnotherapy

    Hi ladies, Quick update on Christopher Adams. I gave him another go and am glad I did. My biggest issue is that I self-sabotage. I'm fab at the actual weight loss bit, but it's as if there's a switch that suddenly goes on in my head - bad day then I 'deserve' to comfort eat, good day and I...
  3. redhead66

    gastric band hypnotherapy

    Fortunately I've got only a little dog and an OH who works away 90% of the time, otherwise I think I might struggle with Christopher Adams. I started to listen to the introduction last night, and had to switch off after an hour and a quarter... he hadn't got to the interesting stuff by then, but...
  4. redhead66

    gastric band hypnotherapy

    I'm a newbie to hypnotherapy, but unfortunately not to dieting :( I can see a lot of mentions of Paul McKenna, but has anyone lost weight using the Christopher Adams system, as this is what my lovely OH has bought for me? Also, any tips that can help me to make this work are much appreciated...
  5. redhead66

    Scooterchick's please stalk me diary

    Please can I join the Millionth Restart club? I've got my supplies and am starting back tomorrow for millionth and first, and last, time!
  6. redhead66

    Positive Mental Attitude

    Hi, Have you tried splitting your pack into 2, and having 2 small meals, which might keep the hunger pangs at bay until bedtime? :fingerscrossed:
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    Step 1 Sole Source Starting 2nd jan. I need buddies??!?!?

    Hi Esme, I'm returning to CD on SS on 2nd Jan too, so we can keep each other company x :D
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    Positive Mental Attitude

    Good luck Maximus. I'm restarting on Wednesday too, so I'll be keeping you company on the journey. V x
  9. redhead66

    break up advice

    Oh hun, reading what you write is like turning back the clock to my younger self, when I was in the same position. I kept pretending that things would get better, even though deep inside I knew that they wouldn't. Don't let the little voice in your head, or him, persuade you that: 1. It's just...
  10. redhead66

    Team GB (Great Body!)

    Step away from the chocolate fingers! Ooooh, that doesn't sound right, does it LOL? :D My previous CDC was really hacked off because CWP were also setting more consultants up in her area, sponsored by other consultants from outside her area, and she was seeing a drop in her turnover (she had...
  11. redhead66

    Having just ready made shake cartons instead of packets??

    I have my choc tetras ice cold, with loads of crushed ice whizzed into it.... gorgeous, and my banana tetras poured into a mug, topped up with water and warmed up, which is like having a milky evening drink. Or do the same with a choc tetra, add a spoon of coffee and whizz it up to make a mocha...
  12. redhead66

    Team GB (Great Body!)

    LOL, when I mentioned that my OH liked to read the posts over my shoulder, I forgot to mention that the one I was reading was Natalie's about the joey pouch and being "bunged up" :D
  13. redhead66

    Team GB (Great Body!)

    Hello ladies, I'm just catching up on your posts - the OH has been home for a few days, and he tends to get a bit demanding of my time (to the stage of wanting to read what I write!). I've had a few days off, partly because my OH has been home and we've been in London, but mostly because I've...
  14. redhead66

    Team GB (Great Body!)

    Ooh that's really nice... funny how we both still choose black though. Too ingrained in the psyche I guess to change just yet. Could you knit it for yourself? I'm left handed and I learned to knit mirroring my mum, so everything sort of goes a bit backwards and looks like something the cat's...
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    Team GB (Great Body!)

    Seeing that the party's now getting started, time to imagine what dream outfit the new slim Team GB will be wearing.... I'll be rocking the gorgeous Audrey Hepburn-esque black number that I already have sitting in the back of my wardrobe and that has never been worn because my tits n ass...
  16. redhead66

    Man with a Plan

    Good luck Phil, I'm another restarter, having gained back the 4st that I lost with a lot more besides. We can do this x :D
  17. redhead66

    Cambridge Diet and Metformin

    Hi Sherry, are you on regular Met (500mg x 3 a day)? Even on "normal" food, that gave me horrid tummy cramps and even worse wind - it's quite a common side effect :sigh:. The way my gynae got around the problems was to change regular Met for Met SR, which is usually 1 tablet a day and releases...
  18. redhead66

    Team GB (Great Body!)

    Lisa, step away from that fridge!! :D Good idea, Enough. We're going to the rugby on Sat and I've already said that I'll drive back from London so my OH can have a couple of drinks, because I know that I won't be tempted to have even a sip of anything more than water when I'm driving. I'm not a...
  19. redhead66

    What am I doing this for?

    Oh yes, to be the one being chatted up, and not just the wing man as usual! I'd never cheat on my OH, but it would be lovely just occasionally to have some male interest to give him the kick up the arse not to take me for granted :D
  20. redhead66

    Cambridge Diet and Metformin

    I lost over 4st on CD, and Metformin, a few years ago, and didn't have any problems at all. My consultant recommended CD, and prescribed the Metformin for insulin resistance due to PCOS. The way he explained it is that Metformin will stabilise my blood sugar, but only to bring it to a normal...
  21. redhead66

    Who thinks I can reach my goal?

    Hey honey, how are you doing? xx
  22. redhead66

    What am I doing this for?

    I'm not under any illusions that being slim again will miraculously give me a problem free life, but it will remove the issues that are caused by my weight. I want:- To walk into a room with my head held high, rather than hide away in a corner. To feel more secure with my partner. I know he...
  23. redhead66

    Mega embarassed...tmi contained in this message...advice needed.

    Oh dear, but at least you were at home... From personal experience, when I did CD first time I sometimes got chronic wind and the squishy tummy - particularly with the bars and tetras :o I found the way to get round it was by adding water to the tetras, but I ended up avoiding the bars because...
  24. redhead66

    Team GB (Great Body!)

    Hiya, I'm still here... had to give up for a week while my doc sorted out my blood sugar meds, but I've seen him tonight and he's given me the OK to get started again :D So woo hoo, day 1 tomorrow, and here I come. It's going to be a hard couple of weeks because my CDC is on hols, so I won't...
  25. redhead66

    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    Turkey bacon and eggs wouldn't be too bad for a treat if you were really, really struggling... it's certainly better than a mega style binge. Today has been a weird day, I've been feeling quite wobbly all day. By lunchtime I was feeling pretty unwell, so I had a jacket potato, no butter, but a...
  26. redhead66

    The ramblings of Shazziebelle - Starting today 10th August 2012

    Well done Franbella, 7lb is great. I bet you'll be whooping like a good un after your WI, Shazziebelle. We're roughly the same weight, so we can spur each other on... it's onwards and downwards all the way for us xx
  27. redhead66

    Who thinks I can reach my goal?

    LOL, you'll be fine... tomato sauce (lots of) will take the green out if it goes a bit strange coloured ;) I tried to dye mine blonde once, and ended up looking like a belisha beacon... message to self, red hair does not dye well with a home bleaching kit :giggle:
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    LeaE's Jelly Wobble

    Wow Lea, you look fab :D I can't wait til I can wear a belt like that and it not nip into the squidges above and below xx
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    Who thinks I can reach my goal?

    Woo hoo, well done hunnie, I'm so proud of you... I think you can reach your goal :woohoo:
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    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    Good morning lovelies, How is everybody this morning? It looks like my little escapade yesterday hasn't dented the weightloss too much... Today's weight is..... 18st 4.4lb! That's 10.4lb down from last Thursday, and just as importantly 1.5% further towards a healthy BMI. Soooooo chuffed that...
  31. redhead66

    The ramblings of Shazziebelle - Starting today 10th August 2012

    I'm already warning my OH that it's going to cost him a boob job when I get my weight off. I'm determined that there will be no spaniel ears for me, I want perky puppies... ah well, I can wish ;)
  32. redhead66

    Iphone app JOINTER :D

    Lazarus, you look bloody amazing :D
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    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    LOL, I'm fine thanks Sahara, more embarrassed than anything because I couldn't swoon gracefully, oh no, I had to take a table with me! My boss kept saying I probably don't eat properly when Steve's away. Steve and I have been together for 5 years, he's away at least 6 weeks from every 8 weeks...
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    The ramblings of Shazziebelle - Starting today 10th August 2012

    It's a lovely isn't it, that feeling that even after a few days the bloating has gone and you're slimmer already x :D
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    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    Ooooer missus, and "licking a Pringle" is a euphemism for????? ;) Well today has been a day of ups and downs... quite literally :( I suffer with insulin resistance due to PCOS, and take Metformin to stabilise my blood sugar. Occasionally, CD or no CD, it sends my sugar levels a bit doolally...
  36. redhead66

    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    Hi Faith, thanks for dropping by. The spicy tomato is a weird one, I've tried making it various ways as many of us seem to have problems with it. It's a shame, because I do like the taste but CD is hard enough as it is, without making it worse with weird textures. Ah well, plenty more that I...
  37. redhead66

    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    Well gone Sahara, it's hard enough swerving food related situations on my own, but I can only imagine how difficult it is with children and in laws. Steve's heard more 'you know where the fridge is, get your bloody own' from me in the last few days! He's gone again now for another fortnight, so...
  38. redhead66

    LazarusD - so far :)

    Just catching up with all the diaries. You look absolutely amazing x :D
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    The ramblings of Shazziebelle - Starting today 10th August 2012

    LOL, licking but not eating... is that like spitting not swallowing? ;) We're all going to have some fab losses this week, it's onwards and downwards for us from here :D Hope everybody has a happy Monday. It's beddy byes time now I've had my George Michael and Take That fix... night night...
  40. redhead66

    The ramblings of Shazziebelle - Starting today 10th August 2012

    Good luck Shazzie, you can do it :D
  41. redhead66

    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    Eeeeeuw, I've just had a spicy tomato soup and it made me gag so much that it's gone down the sink. It wasn't the taste, which was quite nice, it was the weird, slightly funky texture in my mouth :spit: I had problems with it first time round on CD, but I read on a few posts that it had...
  42. redhead66

    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    I lurrrve my shakes and tetras with ice cubes - I add them to the blender and whizz it all up. It makes them so thick and frothy, just like a proper milkshake. I also find the drinks a bit too concentrated with only 250ml water, so adding a few cubes waters them down as well. My OH does...
  43. redhead66

    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    Hi ladies, Tummy, I'm doing Sole Source - 3 packs a day. I'm tall, so I should have 4 packs, but I prefer to stick to 3, and then if I'm feeling desperate I can either have another, or I'll have a bit of griled chicken or white fish. LOL, Sahara, you and I could be twins... everything you say...
  44. redhead66

    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    Good morning ladies, How is everybody this morning? Shazzie, how are you finding your first few days? I think it's a case of just gritting your teeth and getting on with it, knowing that it will get easier before too long. I know it's naughty, but I've had a sneaky weigh-in on my scales this...
  45. redhead66

    6 WEEK CHALLENGE

    I'm starting tomorrow, so best of luck to you... I'll keep an eye out for you, so keep us posted on how it's going :D V x
  46. redhead66

    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    Thanks ladies :) For one reason or another (my OH's deployment ended early), I'm not starting until tomorrow. I can't wait now, I just want to get cracking... and not have to stay awake and suck my tummy in until I know he's asleep if he's got his arm around my waist at night ;) I hope...
  47. redhead66

    Fat, Forty and Fed Up to Fit, Forty and Foxy

    Well, here I am - back where I started, but weighing more than ever :cry: I've done CD successfully in the past, lost 5st and felt absolutely amazing, but got too confident about my ability to maintain without going up through the steps and put it all back on with LOTS of interest. Just 10...
  48. redhead66

    Question :)

    I've not tried it myself, but there's a post in the FAQ section at the top of the CD Forum that will answer the question for you... unfortunately I think the answer is definitely not if you're in ketosis :sigh:
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    Clothes

    A little black Audrey Hepburn dress - yes still black, but slinky and figure hugging, with seamed stockings and killer heels. Just to show my OH what he's been missing all these years ;)
  50. redhead66

    One Day At A Time - lost my way and need to find it again :o(

    Aw thanks for the kind words hun, just knowing somebody on here goes through the same makes me get things back in perspective. I'm disappointed with myself, but I'm not dwelling on it, it's onwards and downwards from here. Sir has called and apologised... didn't apologise in return, mind you...
  51. redhead66

    One Day At A Time - lost my way and need to find it again :o(

    I'm soooo fed up with myself, I'm such a failure... I had my WI this morning and had lost 8lb, and less than 12 hours later I've had the most enormous blip. I feel completely useless and just want to cry. I was feeling so strong after my WI that I decided to have a cooking day day, and fill the...
  52. redhead66

    LeaE's Jelly Wobble

    Ooh, thanks Vadey, I'll definitely look her up when I'm ready to move. Does she do weekends, or only evenings? :D
  53. redhead66

    LeaE's Jelly Wobble

    Hi Lea, I'm another Rotherham newbie... Maltby for me. I've just read all your diary in one shot, and I have to say you're a complete inspiration, as are the other ladies posting. Your losses in 3 weeks have been amazing :D AS I read your posts I'm mentally saying, yes, yes, and yes to all the...
  54. redhead66

    One Day At A Time - lost my way and need to find it again :o(

    Just been for my mini WI with my CDC... so far 8lb down in 3 days :D I think I'm hitting ketosis as I've got a mouth like the bottom of a budgie's cage, the headache from hell, and I feel completely knackered. Not that it's not like my usual Sunday feeling, but normally that's down to too much...
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    One Day At A Time - lost my way and need to find it again :o(

    Thanks for the welcome ladies :) Well I'm nearly at the end of my first day. I have one more pack to have - a warm choc mint in about an hour I think. I can honestly say that I haven't found it too bad so far. I've been really busy at work, so I've been distracted from thinking about food... it...
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    One Day At A Time - lost my way and need to find it again :o(

    I’m writing my thoughts, not in the expectation that anybody will find them particularly interesting or insightful, but in the hope that I can use them to keep me motivated when things get tough on my Cambridge journey. My name is Vee, I’m (just) the wrong side of 40, and as the title says, I...
  57. redhead66

    Stay as you are.....

    Wow, it seems like a lot of the old names are back for the final push.... old in the nicest sense of course ;) Good to see you back, Sarah Lou. I'm starting back tomorrow for my final time. Does your sister live up in the Yorkshire area by any chance, as she sounds just like the nurse...
  58. redhead66

    Any Autumn 2009 CDer's lurking around?

    Pooh, that's disappointing... but thanks Spangles for letting us know :(
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    Any Autumn 2009 CDer's lurking around?

    Hey Mrs T, I remember you hon. I'm so glad things worked out for you and Mr T. :D I can't believe Master T is at school... I guess it proves just how long I've been piddling about without sorting this podge once and for all :sigh: I've just been looking at the CDW website, as I'd like to...
  60. redhead66

    Looking for a buddy - I have 100+ to lose

    Hi Leyla, There's a sticky on the main Cambridge forum page that will explain how to make crisps, muffins etc. The one thing to remember if you're using a microwave is that some are a lot more powerful, and it's easy to overcook stuff, which ruins not only the taste but also the vitamin...
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    Looking for a buddy - I have 100+ to lose

    Ooooh, I used to love the malt toffee bars. I used to slice them up thinly and then stick them in the freezer for a little while to make them last longer. I'm drooling now :D
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    Looking for a buddy - I have 100+ to lose

    Hi Mariah, When I lost first time, I found that one of the best ways to fight boredom was to try to vary my packs a bit. OK, it's always going to be Cambridge, but I made crisps, muffins, ice cream etc with the packs. It became a bit of a challenge to see what I could make, or new flavours I...
  63. redhead66

    Looking for a buddy - I have 100+ to lose

    Woo hoo ladies, How well are you doing.... what fab losses :worthy: Well the Keto fairy has finally decided to visit again and I've got the furry mouth and terrible dog breath LOL! I blipped big time on Friday, but from Saturday I've been 100% on plan. I know I shouldn't, but I'm a serial...
  64. redhead66

    Looking for a buddy - I have 100+ to lose

    Well hello there fellow greedy cow, you've hit it completely on the nail - I don't have an off button either :D My OH is 6'4" and works in the oil industry, so he has no weight problems with being so active, despite eating like a pig. I'm not so tall and not so active, but when he's home I...
  65. redhead66

    Looking for a buddy - I have 100+ to lose

    LOL, it's not nosy... it's what's motivating me too hun :D I know I can do it, and I'm not Superwoman by any means, so it's just a case of getting my big fat lardass into gear and doing it again!
  66. redhead66

    Looking for a buddy - I have 100+ to lose

    Hi Leyla, I started at the beginning of April, and lad lost the weight by the middle of July. I stuck 100% to SS all the way, and was exercising regularly - nothing too strenuous just a mix of cardio and weights 4-5 times a week. V x
  67. redhead66

    Looking for a buddy - I have 100+ to lose

    Please can I join you too? I have 90+ to lose, and started SS properly yesterday. I'm 42, live part time with my partner... he spends about 9 months of the year away working, no kids but a loony 13 year old Patterdale x Jack Russell. I did CD a few years ago and lost 60lb, getting to...
  68. redhead66

    CD Buddies

    Hello lovelies, How's everybody getting on? I did really well up to Thursday, blipped Friday, but am back on track now. I've got 10 weeks til we fly to Cyprus, so it's 100% from here on because I'm determined to be a couple of sizes smaller by then... I'm not going to be the one struggling...
  69. redhead66

    CD Buddies

    Sorry, I'm a bit late to the party, but I'm restarting tomorrow for the millionth (and last!) time, so please can I join you as I need all the support I can get and can offer it in return? V x
  70. redhead66

    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Thanks, I'll definitely try adding cinammon etc. I tried the plain porridge and it was a bit like lumpy grout, but at least it didn't explode this time, so anything that gives more taste will be good. I know I shouldn't, but I got weighed this morning. :o The scales are already saying 5lb less...
  71. redhead66

    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Good morning, Well I bit the bullet at stepped on the scales this morning... and I'm now thoroughly depressed. Not only have I regained the weight I lost before, I've added another 4lb for good measure. This is the heaviest I've ever been, and I'm not accepting that the rest of my life is...
  72. redhead66

    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Hello my lovelies, Long time no speak. I haven't been on here in weeks, so I'm just catching up on everybody's diaries. So how are all you lovely ladies getting on? Well it's been a turbulent time since I last posted - relationship breakup, getting back together, hurting my back again and...
  73. redhead66

    my weird ramblings

    Hi Claire, Just a thought, but have you asked the council for a noise monitor, so that it takes readings at all times without them being with you? I had trouble a while ago with a neighbour having the doors/windows open and loud music til all hours of the night, and when I went to the...
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    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    A friend sent me a card with this message... "What we are today is result of our own past actions; Whatever we wish to be in future depends on our present actions; Decide how you have to act now. We are responsible for what we are, whatever we wish ourselves to be. We have the power to make...
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    Jo's CD Diary

    Well done wonderful lady.... that's great. I'm sooooo proud of you for not giving in to the hunger (or the buffet!) :worthy::worthy::worthy::happy096:
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    Jo's CD Diary

    Oh dear, it's been a long day... I was wondering about you telling us about your lovely, ruffly animal print thong :eek: Memo to self, must stop skim reading everything LOL! Hope you have a fab WI, you deserve it hun xx
  77. redhead66

    my weird ramblings

    Aw, I really feel for you... I've got impacted wisdom teeth too, and have been told that I'll need them taken out at the dental hospital under a general. If you're looking for an NHS dentist in the area then my dentist was taking on a couple of months ago, so he might be worth a call. His name...
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    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Good evening all you beautiful babes, I'm home and shattered - it's been a long first day back at work, so it's lovely to come in, kick my shoes off and put my sloppy sweatpants on. I've done something completely out of my comfort zone tonight on the way home... I've booked some classes at...
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    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Hello and happy Wednesday to all you lovely ladies, I'm back from my long weekend and have been catching up on your diaries to see how everybody is doing, so now it's time to get mine up to date too. Well the time away was fab :D:D:D I'm absolutely knackered, lobster red (who forgot to take...
  80. redhead66

    CD and ME

    Aw Sarah Lou, I'm sending you a big hug for being supa dupa good, even if the scales don't show it. You've said in the past that your body doesn't always do what you want due to the meds, so maybe it's just taking a bit of time to catch up and the losses will catch up next week. I know it's...
  81. redhead66

    Two completely different frames of mind regarding losing weight and binging

    All the time! I know CD works like nothing else for me, and when I'm stuffing my face I can't wait to get back in control of my life and my weight. Then when I'm on CD my mind starts playing tricks with me, needing me to feed my face and my food addiction at the same time. It is an...
  82. redhead66

    Jo's CD Diary

    :wow::wow:and :wow:again :D I'm so pleased for you Jo... here's to another good week and smily Thursday :D:D:D
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    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Thank you lovely ladies, How have your days been? Not surprisingly mine has been pretty good, even when somebody totally screwed up some work I needed the smile didn't leave my face :D I was going through my wardrobe getting clothes out to take with me for the weekend, and decided to have a...
  84. redhead66

    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    And the Weightloss Fairy, she says..... 11lb in 6 days :eek: I'm so chuffed, and did my CD waggle dance like a good un... much to the amusement of my CDC's young grandson LOL! For those of you old enough to remember the birthday bunny hops from Victoria Wood, I'm going to have a CD bunny...
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    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    :DGood evening to all you special ladies, I hope you've all had a good day. My day has been really good, diet wise and work wise. On the diet front, I've been 100% today. After yesterday's manic carb tussle, the Ketofairy has kindly decided to wave her magic wand over me again and my hunger...
  86. redhead66

    Disaster! (Not really)

    LOL, some people will do anything to get the extra roughage and avoid the movicol and ex-lax ;)
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    Jo's CD Diary

    WI is tomorrow. Normally it will be evening, but because I've got stuff on my CDC is letting my just pop in to get weighed tomorrow morning on the way to work. Roll on the dancing bunnies LOL x
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    Lily's Lyrical Lollop. Destination: Land's End...

    Oh Lily, please stop putting yourself down. You're wise, smart, funny and a huge source of information and inspiration... and no matter how you decide to continue the journey, you can't take that, or your credibility, away.
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    my weird ramblings

    If you did get back together, do you think he's learned his lesson that he can't mess with you? What about Morrison's carpark guy, has he been in touch? Every time I go to Morrisons at J1 on the M18 I have a little smile and think hmmm, I wonder..... ;)
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    Jo's CD Diary

    Sorry, seems I've started something about pasties :ashamed0005: I'm glad that the Ketofairy is being nice today, she's being good to me too... for some reason I forgot about food and only had my second pack at 7pm. Yep, it's a vicious circle with PCOS and weight. PCOS can cause insulin...
  91. redhead66

    Day 4 hello

    Well done my lovely, that's tremendous.:party0049: Doesn't kissing goodbye to the lard feel fantastic?
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    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Aw, thanks ladies :D Well I've woken up feeling far better, particularly as I didn't blip yesterday. I think my mind was just having a carb withdrawal fight... and I'm so proud that I didn't reach for the bread, cheese and wine Like I would have done only a week ago :):):) Thanks for the...
  93. redhead66

    Have your partners promised you anything for doing a great job?

    A shopping spree for new clothes, plus a weekend in a posh hotel. Oh, and new boobies if gravity and weightloss has done for mine LOL :D
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    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    LOL, I've settled for a chilli soup with extra Tabasco, and a hot water bottle for my feet. I've given myself a good talking to while I was waiting for the kettle to boil, and thought about why I'm struggling. I'm really missing my OH, it's been 4 weeks since I last saw him even though we...
  95. redhead66

    Tinks CD Journey Journal

    That's brilliant hunni, well done you... even a small loss next week and it's around a stone in 2 weeks :D
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    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Good evening my lovelies, how are you all this evening? It's been the first day back at work, and I've really been struggling, although I thought I'd find it easier being out of the house. The carb devil has been whispering in my ear all day long, telling me that I might as well not bother to...
  97. redhead66

    Personal Q?

    Hi, just a note on Dianette. I've used it for a few years to help with PCOS symptoms but recently my GP said that there has been a change in the guidelines for prescribing it and that it's now only recommended for limited courses of maybe 6 months... I think it's because it's been linked to...
  98. redhead66

    Jo's CD Diary

    Wow, so many of the things you ladies write are ringing bells with me. I've got PCOS, metabolic syndrome, and to cap it all off endometriosis :sigh: I've been lucky to find a really good gynae in Sheffield, but only after years of struggling with various docs, and after so much damage was done...
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    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    This is day 3 for me, and I hit ketosis around lunchtime :D Today has been another busy day. I've done more washing ready to pack away my winter clothes... fingers crossed I'll be giving them to charity before next winter and I've dug and replanted part of the garden, oh boy do I ache...
  100. redhead66

    REALLY needing inspirational advice?

    The things I wish I'd been told are: 1. Break down your overall goal into smaller chunks to make it more achievable 2. You aren't going to like all the shakes/soups/bars, but give them all a try and decide which you do like 3. Celebrate every success, no matter how small 4. A blip is just that...
  101. redhead66

    CD and ME

    Well done Sarah Lou :clap::clap::clap:
  102. redhead66

    Day 4 hello

    Perhaps we could organise a mass Minimins skinny dip for when we've all lost our weight :D
  103. redhead66

    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    We'll all soon be in the pink and on our way to slimdom. Weird isn't it, that we can get so excited about peeing on a little stick :p Hope everybody is having a good day xxx
  104. redhead66

    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Hello again lovely ladies, just a quick update from earlier. I'm 1.5l of water, 1 shake and 2 coffees down, plus 2 loads of washing and 1 dog walk. Suddenly I found myself with a huge burst of bouncing off the walls energy (well they were very strong coffees LOL ;)), and I thought hmmm, I...
  105. redhead66

    Marge's Diary: +4 stones to lose by July Wedding

    Well said hunni, I think a lot of us forget to give ourselves a pat on the back for even making the choice to do something about our weight. Good luck with your restart, hope you have a great day :D
  106. redhead66

    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Aw, that's not good... a soggy bank holiday :( Though I'd settle for some rain at present to treat my poor parched plants to a drink. I've woken up this morning with a stinking headache, a complete lack of energy, and (strangely) a non-stop runny nose... WTH is that all about?? :confused: It's...
  107. redhead66

    Day 4 hello

    "hey I want to go skinny dipping and at the moment it will be chunky dunking!!!" :8855:I'd be scaring children and small animals if I exposed my flesh to the daylight LOL!
  108. redhead66

    Mixing the Shakes

    From experience, I wouldn't use the shaker to mix hot drinks... I tried to mix my coffee and vanilla at work and ended up spending hours picking lumps of soggy vanilla powder out of my hair after it exploded LOL! :o
  109. redhead66

    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Good afternoon lovely ladies, how is everyone today? I've had a busy one, so I'm just sitting down to glug some water and put my feet up for a little while before I try to get through the soil in the garden to put some plants in. I think I might be being hopeful though because the ground's...
  110. redhead66

    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Thanks Shanny :D You've done so well, it must be great to be near maintenance now... I can't wait til I'm there. I've nearly made it to the end of day 1, which is one goal down. I'm absolutely freezing and a bit heady, but other than that I've not been hungry. So far I've only had a choc mint...
  111. redhead66

    Starting again, and really need emotional help/motivation

    I know what you mean... I was wondering whether to leave my restart until after ther weekend but I've decided to bite the bullet and start tomorrow rather than leave it until after the weekend because I know from the first time I did CD that for the first 3 days I'll probably feel rubbish. I...
  112. redhead66

    Want feel healthy and feel fabulous!

    I'm starting tomorrow, so we can keep each other company :D
  113. redhead66

    Redhead - back on track to slimdom

    Hello again, some of you may remember me from last year when I began my CD journey. I lost my way due to health problems (nothing to do with CD), and just gave up on my dream of reaching goal for a while. But here I am, stronger and more determined to make this my dream year and finally to...
  114. redhead66

    March 2011 Challenge - come join!!!

    I'm restarting tomorrow after a few months break for an op, so this will spur me on... Chele - 14lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Determinator- 10lb DisneyParis- 14lbs Fabat40 - 15lbs Felix - 14lb Funky Mum - 15lbs Jayellekay - 19lb - 0lb lost - 19lb to go Kels_85 - 14lbs...
  115. redhead66

    Major F**k up

    Aw GG, I'm only just catching up with all the threads after the weekend, so I'm a bit late to this, but I'm sending you the hugest hug. What happened even a minute ago is now the past, none of us can change it, we can only learn from it to shape our future. Many of us can relate to the self...
  116. redhead66

    NOVEMBER Challenge - come join!!!

    I lost 13 lbs this week :bunnydance: LV30 - 14lbs - 5lbs lost - 9lbs to go LovelyLauren - 16lbs - 12lbs lost - 4lbs to go! rumbly-tums - 14lbs -7lbs -7lbs to go! Redhead66 - 14lbs - 13lb lost, 1lb to go 16to10 - 9lbs - 2.6lbs lost Loulou31 -18lbs Moleymole - 14lbs - 6lb lost 8lb to go Chele -...
  117. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    I've not been around much for the last few days due to work being frantic, but I just had to pop in to say today is the unofficial end to my first week - tomorrow is my first official WI with my new CDC. I've managed to stick 100%, with the exception of some cooked chicken on Monday lunchtime...
  118. redhead66

    30 day activity challenge

    Goreygirl -: Toots -: Day 2 :checkmark: 45 min spin jillcambridge -: redhead66 -: 30 min dog walk Great things-: 30 min swim session with Matthew (water babies)
  119. redhead66

    week 2 weigh in ......

    OMG, that's fantastic. Well done you :D
  120. redhead66

    Week 2 weigh in!

    Well done hunni, 2 weeks in and a whole dress size down :D
  121. redhead66

    really dying for a pack of cheese n onion crisps right now :(

    Salt n vinegar kettle chips and Branston pickle, oooh and gherkins :eek: Time for all of them when I'm slim, though I probably won't fancy them then LOL!
  122. redhead66

    30 day activity challenge

    Count me in too - I'm starting back on my Sports Active on the Wii, plus walking training and Zumba on a Wednesday x
  123. redhead66

    Dream Dress Game

    Thanks GG :) I've got footballers legs, and I wish he'd bloody well take them back! I usually keep them well hidden in trousers or long skirts, but I couldn't resist this dress - it was a complete impulse buy, but it's everything I've been longing to wear. I'm starting my training plan for the...
  124. redhead66

    Dream Dress Game

    Ooooh, I know what you mean though, if you've got it, flaunt it! ;) Unfortunately for me, I'm a bit too over the hill for anything with too much flesh on display... the words mutton and lamb would be a defo :sigh:
  125. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Oooh Twiglets... again, it's that savoury, crunchy thing going on. I'm going to have a whole jar of gherkins to myself when I have my time off SS over New Year. Poor Steve, he'll expect romance and get a load of gherkin breath LOL :D I'm so jealous Sarah, a gang of us at work tried for hours to...
  126. redhead66

    Dream Dress Game

    Buy Dobby Smock Dress from the Next UK online shop I bought this yesterday for my hols... and in a size 16. I don't think I'll get away with the bare legs to go out, but it will make me feel sooo good when we're relaxing alone in the evenings ;)
  127. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    You're so right Leeds, it is ignorance... ignorance to the fact that I would have spent money, and they would have received commission. Ah well, saved me some cash I guess LOL :D Today has been a quiet day. I was up early to take my little mutt swimming - long story, but she's having...
  128. redhead66

    Dream Dress Game

    I'm hourglass shaped... well more 24 hour glass shaped at present :sigh: and I love the Mad Men style dresses, so this is my choice (in my dreams I'll look like Joan) Alexa Dress Black L.K.Bennett
  129. redhead66

    Whos going to be 100 % over xmas on CD ?

    I'm doing 100% through to New Years Eve. My OH is working over Christmas and won't be back til the 30th Dec, so it will be chicken soup and a cranberry bar for me :) I'm having New Years Eve and New Years Day off, though I'm not planning to go mad, but then will get back on plan til our holiday...
  130. redhead66

    Afghanistan weight loss diary - C25K WK1,2,3,4+5 - Complete!

    OMG, how gorgeous is Lissy? She has eyes to melt hearts :D
  131. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Hi Felix, yes I know Worksop - I'm in Wickersley, which is more towards Rotherham. Oh I love Meadowhall too. I'm not a great shopper, my OH loves it more than I do, but I was walking round the shops today looking at all the gorgeous clothes and dreaming about the day I'll walk in and just know...
  132. redhead66

    micheles mission to regain my life!!!

    I'm so glad you've stuck with it Michele, the saying goes that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger... for us ladies it's the blips we have along our journey that make us stronger :) Good luck for the rest of the week, and I look forward to seeing your losses on Wednesday!
  133. redhead66

    new pics

    Wow Nicki, and wow again... you look great :D
  134. redhead66

    Delicate topic - bodily functions

    :8855:Oooh, I do love you ladies, nothing can't be shared... maybe it's time to stock up on the botty balm Andrex ;)
  135. redhead66

    hey cd'ers

    You'll always be an honorary CD'er though... make sure to let us know how you're getting on x
  136. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Oh my, what a difference a few days makes. Five days ago I was prepared to give up, had rung my new CDC and cancelled my appointment with her for Thursday... and then with the help of you beautiful Minimins ladies I've found the determination to go on, and I'm so glad I did. Wednesday was day 1...
  137. redhead66

    Afghanistan weight loss diary - C25K WK1,2,3,4+5 - Complete!

    Oooh, let me know what you think of Jillian... I've been reading the threads and was going to buy it today, but the DVD player is in the loft, and my wonderful OH has also put the cables to run from the laptop to the TV up there with it. Typical bloke, he did his version of tidying up aka shove...
  138. redhead66

    Visual Therapy

    Wow GG, the difference is absolutely amazing... it must be great to suddenly find the "new" clothes in your wardrobe :D
  139. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Yikes, it's almost the end of day 3, I've made it and I'm feeling great. It's so strange, almost like something has suddenly clicked in my brain. I remember the feeling from the first time I did CD successfully and I love it :) On Fridays the whole team has bacon butties in the morning, and I...
  140. redhead66

    I am SICK!

    Aw hunni, of course I remember you, and I remember how many times you kept me going when I was about to quit. It's good to see you back - I hope it isn't my fault with the PM :) We've all taken the scenic route at times - it's a well trod road for most of us, but you're back, you're motivated...
  141. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Morning lovelies, Just a quick catch up as I really should be on my way to work. I've woken up this morning tired (I'd forgotten about the need to get up in the middle ofthe night LOL), but feeling great :D Have a fantastic Friday xxx
  142. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Day 2 is almost over, and so far so good :) I've had the headache from hell today and feel really cold, so I guess the Big K is on its way. I'm feeling much more positive, I'm back on plan, and we're definitely going to Florida :character00180: My OH told the client he couldn't do the time they...
  143. redhead66

    this sums it up

    LOL :giggle:On Saturdays my friend and I used to go to the gym, have a swim... and then call in at the local garden centre on the way home for coffee and amazing homemade cake :o
  144. redhead66

    Tessieg1's CD Restart WI's

    Well done Tess... the 13's are in sight :happy096:
  145. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Woo hoo, OH rang a while ago and I made my stand. I told him that no, I won't be losing my holiday... if he chooses to work then that's up to him, but the flights, villa and car are paid for, so if he chooses not to go then I'll go alone :) I've made my stand, I'm a kickass woman :D Wait for me...
  146. redhead66

    Afghanistan weight loss diary - C25K WK1,2,3,4+5 - Complete!

    LOL, I daren't do the plank... gravity takes everything down and I look like a stranded Tellytubbie :o Well done Lauren, another great loss xx
  147. redhead66

    Delicate topic - bodily functions

    Hmmmm, that's me off chorizo for life LOL :D
  148. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    I'm sooo ashamed to say that I've completely lost my way:cry:After being away last week, I got back on plan on Saturday and lasted all of a day. By Sunday evening I was stuffing my face, and just haven't been able to get back on track since.:o I'm so annoyed and upset, and feel stupid that I've...
  149. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Thanks for the advice SarahLou... I can't believe I've signed up to do it, but the reaction on my OH has made me determined that I'll get to that finish line :p Well it's been a funny old week, but not in a good way for the diet. I've spent the week working in Holland, which wasn't...
  150. redhead66

    What are your Xmas plans?

    You've hit the nail on the head there Lauren. My fear is that I'll come off plan on Christmas Eve, and the whole festive period will become nothing but a huge pig out right into the new year. I'm only planning to come off plan for New Years Eve and New Years Day, and Steve has already been told...
  151. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    OMG, I went to pick my brother up and, on the way there, I was sitting waiting for the traffic lights to change when a guy - stark naked except for a black woolly hat, strolled across the road in front of the car. This is at 2am, and in the centre of Barnsley :eek: All I can say is that...
  152. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Today has been a day of plans and decisions, quite a strange day really. I got up this morning feeling pretty down - not for any particular reason that I can think of, just in the kind of mood where I could fall out with myself... or even worse, I could head straight for the fridge. To...
  153. redhead66

    I know I have to do it... so why do I feel so bad...

    Thanks for the advice ladies, I've been on the Cambridge website and found a new consultant who lives in my village. I mailed her earlier tonight, explaining the situation, and she's already mailed back to say that she can work with virtually any time and only does 1-2-1 consultations. She...
  154. redhead66

    I know I have to do it... so why do I feel so bad...

    My consultant is a wonderful woman and has stuck with me through thick and thin (though very little thin of recent times), but I'm thinking that she's not right for me now and I need to find a CDC who suits me better :sigh: She was my CDC when I lost 4st a few years ago, and I've gone back...
  155. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    You too Kez x
  156. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Day 4 and all's well :D The hunger has completely disappeared, but I still have a faint headache - probably it's caffeine withdrawal as I've given up my daily super strength coffee fixes. Last night I slept for 6 hours straight which might not seem a lot to some people, but it's nigh on a...
  157. redhead66

    my mum has been nagging me about CD

    Hi Sam, to me this doesn't read like a rant it reads like pure determination... think of all the gorgeous bras £400 can buy to show off the new boobies :D Good luck hun x
  158. redhead66

    My 1st day!

    Well done for getting through the first day. I can't drink a strawberry tetra "straight", but if I whizz it up with plenty of ice I find it quite nice as it waters down the strong taste
  159. redhead66

    What are your Xmas plans?

    My OH is away working until 29th or 30th December, so I'll SS until he gets home, have up to New Years Day off and then it's back to SS. Chicken soup isn't the same as the full turkey works, but I'll cope... seeing his face when he realises how much I've lost while he's been away will more than...
  160. redhead66

    Offered snacks at work.....

    Well done that lady, you have every right to be proud of yourself :D
  161. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    I've listed all the things I want to do when I lose weight and there are some things, like my burlesque classes, that are better off waiting until I'm a lot closer to target - well who wants to look like the dancing hippo from Fantasia, it just isn't the sexy image I'm aiming for :o. However...
  162. redhead66

    GM's Weekly Weigh-ins!

    :wee: Well done GM... that's fab. BMI into the 20's as well :D
  163. redhead66

    NOVEMBER Challenge - come join!!!

    Oooh, please can I join in? Vicki xx LV30 - 14lbs LovelyLauren - 16lbs rumbly-tums - 14lbs Redhead66 - 14lbs
  164. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Woo hoo, I've made it through day 1 :bunnydance: I know it's nothing drastic, but in the past I've been guilty of not giving myself credit for achieving the small things, then I've got downhearted and fallen by the wayside. CD is great for the big losses, and I'm so looking forward to them...
  165. redhead66

    The Sliminators

    I know the feeling Magz, I got back on track yesterday - I think I've got enough spare packs to see me through a couple of weeks, so I'm not seeing my CDC until next week either. Hopefully by then I'll have lost a bit of the weight I've put back on :o Good luck with the restart xx
  166. redhead66

    metal mouth

    LOL Sam :giggle:
  167. redhead66

    Was walking, got shouted at 'fat b' from a car window today

    Aw hun, I'm seething at this - what gives small minded tossers like them the right to abuse anybody? They're nothing but older versions of the spiteful bullies at school, who picked on anybody who didn't conform to their stupid idea of normality. I bet they weren't exactly Brad Pitt either...
  168. redhead66

    The Sliminators

    Hi Lauren, Sorry you didn't make it down to Doncaster, poor little babe being ill on his 1st birthday too. Oh yes, I've just remembered the repeating with spicy tomato... I'm definitely striking it off the list :D I'm hoping to 3 stones off by the time Steve gets here again - I just need to...
  169. redhead66

    The Sliminators

    Hi ladies, How is everybody? Sorry I've been MIA again - it was my last weekend with Steve until just before New Year, so I was otherwise engaged ;) So no more excuses, 9 weeks of 100% SS. So far I've had my choc mint shake and then I've just had a spicy tomato soup. I didn't enjoy it first...
  170. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    I've nere "got" the spicy tomato soup... it's the weird scummy stuff on top, but I thought I'd give it another try. Nope, still not keen... what is that froth LOL? :yuk:
  171. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Well that's it, my lovely OH has now gone away until 30th December... and with him he's taken all my excuses for not giving 100% to my diet. No more buying his favourite foods, cooking, or eating out, so no more putting it off :o The birds in the garden think it's a feast day - bread...
  172. redhead66

    The Sliminators

    Spooky, my friend and I are talking about going to Zumba when I get the all clear from the doc. I really fancy it, it looks great fun. I've signed up to do the Moonwalk in Edinburgh in June... 26 miles of trekking through the night on the streets of Edinburgh wearing a sparkly bra and God...
  173. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Dear diary, So here I am again, ready to restart the rest of my life. The last few weeks haven't gone entirely the way I'd hoped, mainly due to unexpected surgery knocking me sideways for a while, but it's time to draw a line, stop making excuses and get my head and my ass back into gear...
  174. redhead66

    The Sliminators

    Aaah, I work in Doncaster! It's grey, gloomy and rainy at present, so remember your brolly :D
  175. redhead66

    The Sliminators

    Hi Lauren hun, I'm not too bad now thx. I collapsed at work with a strangulated ovarian cyst and had to have emergency surgery to whip it all out. I'm back and work and want to get back on CD this week. I've got enough packs to see me through for a week, so if I start back on Wed then I can go...
  176. redhead66

    The Sliminators

    Hi ladies, I'm back at long last. It's been a bit of a rollercoaster over the last few weeks... manic work, an unexpected operation and then finally a holiday, so I'm afraid CD has been a total washout. So how is everybody? Vicki x
  177. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Today has been a strange sort of a day, but in a good way I hope. I've done a lot of thinking - about why I put weight on, how I intend to lose it... and how I'm going to keep it off once I'm at target again. It's really hit home to me today just how much I rely on food to fill my time -...
  178. redhead66

    OT: Looking to talk to anyone who suffers from Diabetes (Insulin Resistance)

    My insulin resistance is due to PCOS too, and I suffer exactly the same as Claire with the sugar highs and lows. Metformin is also known as glucophage, and is a diabetes drug that increases my body's ability to use the insulin it produces. As Claire says, GP's will only prescribe it if there's...
  179. redhead66

    What do men do when bored from not eating.

    LOL Claire... all exercise is good exercise ;)
  180. redhead66

    Toria's Secret Diary

    Hi Toria, I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better. I know exactly what you mean, we have pig-out Friday at work too, plus cakes for birthdays, bad days in the office etc etc. I found the easiest way to avoid partaking without upsetting anybody was to say that I had started suffering...
  181. redhead66

    OT: Looking to talk to anyone who suffers from Diabetes (Insulin Resistance)

    Me too... I'm currently taking 500mg Metformin 4 times a day x
  182. redhead66

    The Sliminators

    So far just a choccie tetra for me, plus lots of water. When my OH is away my danger time is the evening, so I've left myself 2 packs... hmmm, I might make a pot of proper coffee, mix in some butterscotch powder and persuade myself it's my fave caramel latte :) Enjoy your evening xx
  183. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Thanks everybody for your support and helping me to get everything back in perspective :) Just a quick post to say that I hopped on the scales this morning (bad I know, but too hard to resist after Friday) and I'm now officially in the 17's, if only by 2lb. I'm so happy, it's a long time since...
  184. redhead66

    What do men do when bored from not eating.

    There's no reason you can't give yourself a bit of tlc Paul - maybe a long bath, face mask... there are loads of men's products to try. My local museums run evening and weekend talks and demonstrations for free, so how about checking out what's available in your area? If you like being...
  185. redhead66

    Favourite and Don't Like Packs on Cambridge Diet?

    That's a strange one :hmm:My CDC suggested that I take a selection as some flavours had changed since I did CD first time - porridge and strawberry tetras have been brought it, and the infamous broccoli and cheese soup had gone LOL! She also swaps out any packs people don't like. My faves are -...
  186. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Well, what a week it's been - good and bad, but I've made it this far, although not blip free :sigh: I was still a tad annoyed with my OH on Thursday, though what Determinator said did put his reaction a bit more into perspective, especially as his work takes him round the world for weeks...
  187. redhead66

    The Sliminators

    Afternoon teamies, How's everybody today? Lauren, I know that teepee towel feeling - I can't wait til I can get a normal sized towel to wrap all the way round rather than needing a bath sheet :D I've been for a drop-by with my CDC, just to see how I'm getting on - my first WI isn't til Wed...
  188. redhead66

    The Sliminators

    Wow Lauren, that's fantastic :happy096: How are all you lovely ladies today? LOL Claire, I know what you mean about the peeing, but think of the extra calories we're all burning running to the loo :D Sorry to say I'm not having a good day today... I ended up going out to tea with a friend, and...
  189. redhead66

    New Team - full

    Hi Feisty, I'm up for it is everyone else is :D BTW, my WI day is Wed Vicki x
  190. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Sorry to moan, but I have to let off some steam before I explode... or hit the wine :( My OH rang earlier to check how our mutt is because I had her to the vets tonight (she's fine, it was only her booster, but he panics!). I happened to mention that I'd bought her a cooked chicken as she's...
  191. redhead66

    Cooeee!

    :roofles: I don't have prob with male doc's, or a male CDC... so long as he kept his mitts, and his tape measure, to himself! But a male CDC with his own database, now that sounds a bit pervy in my book ;)
  192. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    The start of day 2... which is a day further than I've managed to get on my last couple of restarts :o I guess I don't feel too bad. I woke up not hungry, but with that faint niggly headache that I know will dog me through the first few days. I'd also forgotten that there's no such thing as a...
  193. redhead66

    Toria's Secret Diary

    Well done Toria, 7lb on 1200 is great :D You clearly have your head in exactly the right place to do this, so good luck for SS tomorrow Vicki x PS Has other half had any comment on the fantastic loss? :)
  194. redhead66

    My 1st weigh in :)

    Woo hoo, that's amazing and so inspiring :D
  195. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Hello everyone, Thank you for all your messages of support, it's good to know there's somewhere to turn when the going gets tough. Day 1 has been pretty good so far. Breakfast was a couple of capuccinos made with vanilla powder, lunch was a strawberry tetra, and I think dinner will be leek and...
  196. redhead66

    New Team - full

    Me too please if you still have space :D
  197. redhead66

    Dear diary... onwards and downwards :o)

    Almost exactly 4 years after losing over 4 stones on CD here I am again, having put all the weight back on... and more besides :sigh: I've had all the comments from my family and so-called friends that they knew I couldn't maintain the loss when it came off so quickly (about 4 months total)...
  198. redhead66

    Butt kick required please!

    Thanks all for the support and butt kicks :D Today hasn't been a good day again, but I've read a fantastic post by FBS about wasting time and always starting "tomorrow". So I commit here and now that I'm starting not tomorrow, but on Tuesday 07/09! Thanks you so much FBS, I'm feeling truly...
  199. redhead66

    Bye,bye

    <<<< Sending you a huge hug, Mrs T >>>> Look after yourself and Master T. If you ever need to talk, or just to let off some steam, pm me xx
  200. redhead66

    Butt kick required please!

    Well, even by my (low) standards, this week has been a complete disaster on CD..... Tuesday and Wednesday were good, I stuck 100% to plan. Then I had to go to an emergency work meeting in Holland on Thursday morning, and didn't get back until late Friday evening. Rather than switch to the 810...
  201. redhead66

    vegetable soup

    Oooh, mulligatawny, now that sounds good.....:)
  202. redhead66

    New Term at Cambridge Towers

    LOL Mrs T... I do hope you were referring to Mr T's height ;)
  203. redhead66

    Starting 1st sept. anyone else?

    Glad you managed to get your supplies Mrs D. Good luck to all tomorrow's starters :)
  204. redhead66

    New Term at Cambridge Towers

    Good luck to all my new classmates... we can do this together :grouphugg:
  205. redhead66

    Starting 1st sept. anyone else?

    Hi Sandra, Which part of Florida? We were down near Fort Myers last September when the temp hit over 100 degrees and oh boy, did I suffer! I was swimming in the pool at the villa morning and night, but only because I knew it wasn't overlooked... I would never have the confidence to do it if...
  206. redhead66

    Starting 1st sept. anyone else?

    Hi ladies, How is everyone today? Well, I've managed to get this far... though I was getting some funny looks in a meeting this afternoon when my stomach was making its presence heard by growling as loudly as possible! :D I'm interested to hear how is everybody planning to get through the...
  207. redhead66

    Wedding pictures after 6 stone loss :)

    You look amazing - not even like the same person :D Congratulations on your wedding, and on not giving up on the last pesky pounds!
  208. redhead66

    Starting 1st sept. anyone else?

    Hi, I'm starting back tomorrow too. I did CD a couple of years ago and lost over 4 stones, but didn't go up through the plans and have put it all back on... plus more besides :o I've learned my lesson, so here I am for what I'm determined will be my final time. Good luck to all the starters...
  209. redhead66

    Price increase

    My CDC was really apologetic, but she's got to put her prices up as well from 1st July. Tetra's are going up from £1.95 to £2.05 and packs are going up to £1.95 I think.
  210. redhead66

    Vicki's CD diary Day 1 09/06/10

    Hi everyone, Today is day 1 on my CD journey, but not for the first time I should add :o I started CD at the end of January, lost 15lb in the first 2 weeks and then badly hurt my back, meaning that I had to give up due to a stay in hospital and all the meds I was taking. Since April I've...
  211. redhead66

    PUT YOUR WEIGHIN DAY HERE

    Normally Tuesday, but sometimes Wednesday depending on work :)
  212. redhead66

    Fat Lynne is going to be on TV

    Ah Lynne, I can't believe you came up against Kevin... he's the one I'd dread the most :sigh:
  213. redhead66

    Redhead is officially in the PINK!

    Hi Emma, I weigh-in on Tuesday as well, so we can compare our first week. Good luck with getting thro the first 3 days Vicki x
  214. redhead66

    Redhead is officially in the PINK!

    I'm now officially in ketosis :D I don't know if it's because of the amount of painkillers I'm taking for my back, but this time round I don't seem to have suffered quite as badly getting there, though I'm absolutely freezing. I've managed to get through the first couple of days 100% SS but my...
  215. redhead66

    first wi.............

    That's fantastic hun... well done :clap:
  216. redhead66

    How will you celebrate when you get to goal?

    My OH has promised to take me on a spending spree to buy new clothes, so that's on the list, but the biggest thing for me will to be to start scuba diving again. We went to the Florida Gulf last year and had the chance to swim with wild manatee. I love them and I was dying to, but I was too...
  217. redhead66

    Over 100lb to lose??

    Hi, I'm back on plan and have 110lb to lose, so please can I come on board? :) X_Tasha_X - 162lb to lose - 26lb lost 136lb to go!! Deb-on-a-diet - 93lb to lose Ellie - 126lb to lose spottitchsam - 109lb to lose lost 11lbs leaves 98lbs Camille - 126lb to lose xKimmiex - 140lb to lose c_robson -...
  218. redhead66

    Silly things you've done with packs or while on CD

    I've done exactly the same as Keelie with a mint hot choc. It covered me rather than the walls - most went straight over my shoulder (I was doing my Tom Cruise in Cocktail impression with the shaker), but I had to wash the lumpy bits out of my hair :o
  219. redhead66

    Fat Lynne is going to be on TV

    Sorry, I have to ask, do you get to meet any of the Eggheads? If so, what's CJ like? Watching his expressions when others are answering questions is addictive... in a very bizarre sort of way lol :o
  220. redhead66

    Starting CD Tommorrow

    Good luck for day 1 Magz :)
  221. redhead66

    Redhead is officially in the PINK!

    Good morning, how is everybody? Well I managed to get through day 1 without nibbling :D, and have woken up with a bit of a headache and that strange taste in my mouth. Ketosis is hopefully on its way :cross: How are any other new starters/restarters doing? Good luck Tasha, and anybody else...
  222. redhead66

    week 7 weigh in!

    That's fantastic hun, it's great as a new starter to see such fab losses. You must be soooo happy :D
  223. redhead66

    porridge? asap =]

    The unexplained lumpy bits didn't give a good finish... not bad for sticking any loose tiles back on in the kitchen though lol :D I didn't want to waste mine, so even though I couldn't eat it I thought the birds might and scraped it out onto the bird table, but they turned their beaks up at...
  224. redhead66

    porridge? asap =]

    :8855:Great description Erik, I thought it was just the way I'd made the porridge up!
  225. redhead66

    Redhead is officially in the PINK!

    Thanks ladies, it's good to be back. Everyone seems to be doing really well, and that's giving me a huge buzz that I can do it too. Yeesh Tasha, how well are you doing? How many charms is it now? Steve has promised me a treatment at a spa near us for every stone I lose, plus a spending spree at...
  226. redhead66

    porridge? asap =]

    Sorry, I don't find them very nice at all, but maybe that's because I don't have a very sweet tooth and found the sweetener taste too strong for me :(
  227. redhead66

    Trying again.

    Did you try adding the vanilla shake powder to hot (not boiling tho) coffee and whizzing up til frothy? It's not quite a cappucino, but it definitely makes it more palatable :) Also, I like to dilute a choc tetra with more water and zap in the microwave until warm to make a nice hot choc drink...
  228. redhead66

    Sick!

    Hmmm, ogling Stabler lol ;) Hope you feel better in the morning x
  229. redhead66

    Redhead is officially in the PINK!

    Hi all, After a month off plan at my GP's instruction I've finally been given the all-clear to start back again :D I lost 10lb in my first week, then popped a disc in my back and ended up taking loads of super strength painkillers, anti-inflammatories, tablets to help me sleep etc, so my doc...
  230. redhead66

    For those of you that read my Dilemma Thread

    Well done... I've got a colleagues 40th birthday coming up in a couple of weeks and I'll use this as inspiration to get me through :D Bonus to wake up with no hangover either ;)
  231. redhead66

    Opinions Please

    It looks fantastic and gives you a gorgeous hourglass shape... honestly, the only reason you think your hips look big is because your waist looks positively tiny. You look fab! :D
  232. redhead66

    Confessing...

    Lily hun, don't beat yourself up... OK your route has just taken a slight detour via Binge Central, but it's not the end of the line, merely part of the journey to Slim Central :D If you're finding the walking too much, can you suggest to your colleague that you maybe do half the distance every...
  233. redhead66

    Over 100lb to lose??

    Sorry, forgot to add myelf to the list :ashamed0005: X_Tasha_X - 148lb to lose Deb-on-a-diet - 93lb to lose Ellie - 126lb to lose spottitchsam - 109lb to lose Camille - 126lb to lose xKimmiex - 140lb to lose c_robson - 107lb to lose summyeh - 130lb to lose Scooterchick - 87lb to lose Hayleej -...
  234. redhead66

    Over 100lb to lose??

    I've got around 100 - 110lb to lose. I had a fab first week and lost 10lb, but have been off-plan for the last couple of weeks due to the medication I've been taking for a back injury making me ill. I'm back to my CDC on Sat for more supplies and will be starting again straight away. My OH is...
  235. redhead66

    Hair trouble on CD...

    I've got quite thick, very curly hair with a real mind of it's own that takes a lot of tlc to stop it looking like a lion's mane, specially in the mornings :D The best product I've found to keep it looking shiny and knot free is henna wax. I get a big tub from my local Morrisons for about £2...
  236. redhead66

    new team needs 5 more

    Hiya, Posted on the thread on the main board, but Tasha and I would like to join please... we're both in week 2 and have a long way to go, so the support would be great :D
  237. redhead66

    People are so mean!!

    There are just some stupid, small minded, people out there. It was probably some silly little boy, on his way home from his dead end minimum wage job, with his "friends" in the car, trying to make himself feel better about his own inadequacies (prob small winky issues ;)) by picking on anybody...
  238. redhead66

    new team needs 5 more.

    If you're starting a team please can I join? :D
  239. redhead66

    First WI

    That's fantastic Tasha... start planning for your first charm cos you'll be getting it next week at this rate :D
  240. redhead66

    Very sad day

    Aw hun, don't feel stupid for crying - if you didn't cry then you wouldn't care, and if you didn't care then you wouldn't be the lovely person that you are. Leah, like my little girl, wasn't just a dog, she was a friend and at times confidante. I'm so sorry for you and your ex. (((hugs))) Vicki x
  241. redhead66

    Easter Challenge... fancy joining me?

    Woo hoo, first WI and despite my little deviation on Friday it's 10lb off :woohoo: Aseyan - 45lbs (Total lost 5lb 40lb to go) Cappachino - 50lbs (Total lost 16lb 34lb to go) caroline g - 44lbs (Total lost 15lb, 29lbs to go) coley144 - 38lbs (Total lost 3lbs 35lbs) Dappymare - 48lbs (Total...
  242. redhead66

    Would you like this?

    Some great ideas, and spacing them out over the day makes it even nicer :D
  243. redhead66

    Oh dear...

    Don't be hard on yourself Tracey, you've done fab while you've been feeling so ill. You've already drawn a line under it, so it's onwards and downwards from here :D Have a good day tomorrow hun xx
  244. redhead66

    wooh! Journey Begins...

    Good luck Deepak, welcome to the CD club :D
  245. redhead66

    What more motivation can a girl need!!

    I've had a good day too thanks Tasha. I was a bit worried after the Chinese incident yesterday (all explained on my day 6 update post) that I wouldn't get back on track, but I've found it totally the opposite :D There's a new Pandora shop at Meadowhall, so it would be an idea to detour Steve in...
  246. redhead66

    What more motivation can a girl need!!

    I've just googled Pandora cos I'd never seen their jewellery... OMG they're gorgeous :D
  247. redhead66

    What more motivation can a girl need!!

    What a fantastic idea Tasha, not only does it motivate you to keep on earning the charms, but when you're at goal it's a reminder of how far you've come. You're so lucky to have such a clever and caring gran :D Steve has said that he'll treat me to something for every stone I lose cos he knows...
  248. redhead66

    Day 6... I love my friends but....

    Thanks ladies, I've thought about what you've said and yes, I think she is jealous and also scared of losing her partner in crime because days out shopping etc always involve discussions about the best places for morning coffee and lunch. We're also limited to shopping in the same shops, and I...
  249. redhead66

    Day 6... I love my friends but....

    Oh dear, day 5 SS didn't go quite as planned :( A friend turned up unexpectedly last with a big bunch of flowers :) and enough Chinese to feed a small army :( She said I'd sounded down earlier in the day when we spoke (I was knackered after spending the night watching over my dog who had an op...
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