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Week Twenty-Two: Step Five It's officially my last week on the diet. I've been going strong with exercising to the 30 day shred DVD, five times a week, for two weeks now. Level one is now complete and I'm moving up to level two this week. My scale showed a loss from 63.1kg to 62.6kg. My...

Hi Serena! Thank you! Congrats on getting through the bank holiday despite all the temptation- it's by no means easy to achieve! I didn't have a lot of events that I had to go to during my time on sole source or even on higher steps. I generally steered clear of them. But I would suggest...

Week Twenty-One: Step Five I lost half a kg at my weigh in today, following my second and final week on step four. My weight reduced from 63.6kg to 63.1kg. Beginning from today, I've decided to complete the recommended minimum of two weeks on the final step (step five), before coming off the...

Week Twenty: Step Four Sunday marked the start of my second week on step four. It was also weigh in day. Thankfully, I managed to lose the weight gained from last week's mishap. I have gone from 64.3kg to 63.6kg. Before last week's gain, I was 63.8kg. So to be below that, I'm happy and can live...

Hi Kiwi. Thanks- doing my best. :) Thank you for the suggestion- I may just do that! Are you on a higher step now? How're you finding the exercise aspect of things? X

Week Nineteen: Step Four: Hey lovelies! I hope everyone is doing well? So I've been AWOL for a week or so. On Sunday I began step four; 1200 calories. I did two weeks of step three prior to this. When I saw my consultant on Sunday, I gained weight from 63.8kg to 64.3kg. It seems that...

Hi Rose! We don't mind you joining in at all. Welcome! Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. I've not personally gone back a step but I've seen lots of posts on this forum where people have done so. Did it work for you and help the weight loss? X

Hey sorry for the late response. How're you doing? So sorry to hear of the food poisoning! Hope you're better now! And back on the diet? X

You've done so well to have lost all that weight since last year! How has Cambridge been for you this time? Have you met your consultant yet? Thirty pounds will drop off so quickly. Don't quit! X

Hi Pretty addict. Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Thanks for dropping by! :) I hope your weight loss journey is going well. X

Hey! I'm glad my nonsense ramblings came to some use, lol. Wishing you the very best of luck for your first day back on Cambridge! Let us know how you get on. How much did you lose last time? At least you'll know what to expect this time around and know to work through the different stages...

Sounds like you have it all planned out. :) I'm sure you'll be just fine to lose any weight you may gain whilst off plan and once you start stepping up. Possible plateaus, like me, here and there but eventually it'll all average out. I did twelve weeks on Sole Source (2 of those were on Sole...

Sorry for the late reply. Caught the flu and feel like death. First day on step three tomorrow and yet I won't be able to taste a thing, lol. Worse still, finally a day off but I'm up and showered, with nothing to do, by 6.30am :( Aww I see. Well, I'm sure now that you're back on SS+ you'll...

Hey stranger! Thank you. :) Just want to shift this last bit of weight and reach my target before I come off the diet because I'm not sure I'll have it in me to do it through more traditional methods. I've accepted that I'll be able to maintain through eating clean five days a week and training...

Hi Miss Wilma! Thanks for taking the time to read through my diary and for posting such warm encouragement. You've made my day. :) It hasn't been plain sailing. I've had moments where I've so desperately wanted to eat and have come so close to cheating; Easter eggs and Krispy kremes being the...

Thanks Soph! Haha, don't worry, I totally rejected those doughnuts; as hard as it was. They were all my favourites ones as well. :-/ Grr! Seems like you're also doing a fab job of this weight loss malarkey, lol! Go you for having your bridesmaid dress taken in so much. Hope this weekend goes...

Krispy Kreme doughnuts in the office. Kill me now! This is so hard.

After three weeks of pretty much being stuck at 66kg, my third week on step two FINALLY resulted in a weight loss! The weight dropped from 66.2kg to 64.4kg in an at home weigh in, due to my Consultant being away. My scales have usually shown higher losses than when I've weighed in on my...

Second week on step two results: 66.9kg to 66.2kg. Lost only .7kg. :(

Day Ninety-Eight: Step Two: 12/4/14 Hey all! So today marks the end of my second week on step two. I've been feeling a bit down this week as my last weigh in showed my weight go from 66.8kg to 66.9kg. I've followed this diet meticulously to plan, for the last fourteen weeks. So it was really...

Hey hun! Congratulations, eek! So exciting - you must be on cloud nine! I've been with my other half for over 7 years now, so hopefully my time is coming soon, haha! And I'll be looking damn good when it happens, lol! ;) How's step two going for you? Are you back into routine after your day...

Fantastic loss Debs! Take it a day at a time and you'll see the days turn to weeks so quickly. It's honestly surreal how time flies once you're in the swing of things! The weight drops so fast as well that it'll motivate you to keep going. I did sole source for ten weeks and sole source plus...

Hey Soph! 3 pounds is a great number. If it'd been only a pound or something lower, you'd have been ecstatic with 3 pounds. It's still a loss and a step closer to your target! I would just let the diet do its thing and lay off the exercise for a bit. It's inevitable and you'll have to return to...

Thanks hun! You don't have too long to go. You're already doing so well- you'll hit that target before you know it. I never had anything as difficult to get through as a hen weekend on this diet. You should be so proud of yourself. A friend of mine wants to go away in May, by which time I'll...

Day Eighty-Five: Sole Source: 30/3/14 Yesterday was the last day of sole source for me. I can't believe that I've managed twelve weeks consistently at 100% on this diet! During this time, I've managed ten weeks of sole source and two weeks of sole source plus with no cheating whatsoever. I've...

I hated the porridge too! Didn't bother with the other flavours once I saw how vile the first one was, lol! Hope your first few days are going well. Stay strong :) x

Omg incredible losses. Woop woop! You go girl! You'll be at target in no time :D x

Morning Debs! So sorry for the late response. I've been rubbish at replying recently, due to long hours at work. Congratulations on starting the diet and for a fantastic first week's loss! The losses really spurred me on to keep going. You can do this! Just take it a day at a time and tell...

Aww okay! Hope it was a good number for you last week. :) Step three is within reach for you! I can't wait to eat pasta and potatoes, lol! I'm hoping for a good number this week. It's my last day of sole source after twelve whole weeks! Bit worried about the losses slowing down once I start...

I'm definitely moving up after week twelve. I think you only have to stay on each step for a minimum of two weeks. But as I still have a stone to lose, I might spend 3/4 weeks on each. It just depends on my weight at the end of week twelve and how fast I lose weight as I work my way up the...

Wow, congrats on hitting your target of size 12! Shopping must be so much more fun now?! I refuse to buy anything until I hit target and I'm hoping to be a size 10 at that point. But some of my clothes are starting to look ridiculous. Lol!

You'll be there in no time! The first week will be a challenge but persevere because the weeks that follow become so much easier, in my opinion. I'm loving the chocolate shake at the moment. Chocolate mint is nice too. At the start of the diet, I liked toffee and walnut, fruits of the forest...

I wasn't too keen on the shakes with ice. Did you try it? What did you think? Chocolate shakes are my go to at the moment. I haven't had a different flavour in about three weeks!

Woo! Two pounds down and not even weigh in day AND you're on step two. That's certainly progress. Lol! Sorry to hear that you're feeling dizzy. Have you been more active than usual? Hope moving up a step has helped? I'm doing sole source plus again this week and loving it lol. I didn't plan to...

Stick at it and think positive- you're working hard and remaining consistent so you will achieve it! :) Omg, I couldn't imagine doing this diet whilst still studying. Best of luck with that! Just keep a water bottle at the ready and you can reach for that instead of the sugary rubbish! X

Congrats on your loss Viita! You're so close to target! The end is in sight. :) X

Hey hun! How're you? How's week eleven going? (Still feels ridiculous saying that!) :D X

Three pounds is a great number, Soph - you should be proud of yourself! And a stone in three weeks is awesome! I lost a stone in three weeks as well and now, eleven weeks into this diet, I'm nearly three stone lighter. Just think of the bigger picture hun! It all adds up. :) I think it's...

Welcome Yayay. :) Best of luck for Monday evening and for your weight loss journey! If you don't mind me asking, how much are you hoping to lose? Have you set yourself a deadline by which you hope to reach your target weight? X

Wow! - Go you for avoiding what sounds like an amazing meal! Day 15 will turn into day 50 before you know it. What did you think of the bars? I remember how my jaw hurt from chewing after two weeks, lol! Woohoo! - Five pounds is fabulous! You must be ecstatic! Aww, congratulations to you and...

Three pounds is a great loss- congratulations! I haven't done any exercise, other than walking, as the calorie intake is just so low and I don't want to end up going into starvation mode. I know what you mean though- it's really weird how much I'm missing exercising, now that I shouldn't really...

You'll be there in no time. It seems that you're determined to achieve this in time for the wedding and I think your goal weight is more than achievable. Good luck for your weigh in. Let us know how you get on! :) I didn't feel different physically and people didn't start commenting on my...

Thanks hun! It feels weird saying day seventy, haha! It definitely goes faster once you're in the swing of things. I found that by the time I was on week six, time just flew by. But that may also have something to do with the fact that I was kept busy with work etc. On days where I was at home...

Liiiiz! I'm so happy! And go you for losing so much! It's beyond weird how we both had a rubbish two weeks and then lost the same amount. I think we also have about the same amount left to lose! 1.4 stone! Have a great weekend too- Enjoy the fabulous weather! :D X

Day Seventy: Sole Source: 15/3/14 It's the last day of week ten and I FINALLY have a good weight loss to share, after two weeks of rubbish numbers, despite sticking at this diet 100%. This week, I've dropped from 71.4 kg / 157 pounds / 11.2 stone to 69.2 kg / 152 pounds / 10.8 stone...

Hey Soph! So sorry, I've only just seen your message! Wow, 7lbs in five days is fab! The weight loss will not stop on this diet- the calorie intake is far too low in order for that to happen. You may have a few weeks where you eventually plateau but it always picks up again. Try the shakes-...

Aww that's great! Hopefully your weigh in tomorrow shows a nice big loss! :) How far from target are you? I will definitely be weighing in tomorrow morning, as I don't have to work on the weekend again, thankfully! My last day of week ten is tomorrow. But it's definitely surreal! The journey...

Hey! How are you? Sorry for the late reply. It's been crazy lately. How's the diet going for you? My starting weight was 85.2kg / 187 pounds / 13.4 stone. You? X

It's supposed to be Saturday morning like you. But work is crazy ATM. And hours are unpredictable. So just depends on when I get the chance to see her and if I'm working on the weekend or if I finish early in the next few days. I've run out of bars as well. So shakes at work will be interesting...

Oooh Saturday off! What did you eat? Lol! Hoping the hunger has died down now and that you're seeing some movement on the scales now? Week ten is almost over! It's going super fast. Looking forward to step two!

Hi Liz! Sorry for the late reply. It's been a very busy few days. How're you? How's it going? I've had the same rubbish losses for the last two weeks, despite being 100% consistent throughout this diet. :( Week eight, I lost 0.2kg. Week nine's weigh in ended up being only four days later...

Congratulations on staying strong and not feeling tempted. I think that's half, if not all, of the battle on this diet. I got pretty down on like week two or three where I felt the same- about it being such a long way to go. I think looking at it one day at a time really helped. It's about the...

Best of luck! :) x

Day Fifty-Seven: Sole Source: 2/3/14 So week eight is over and week nine begins today. I had a weigh in this morning and unfortunately only lost .2 kg / .4 pounds bringing my weight down from 72 kg to 71.8 kg / 158.7 pounds to 158.3 pounds. It's practically like staying the same weight...

Hey. Oh I see. Wow, no chicken in a year! Don't think I could ever manage that. Lol. I think that Cambridge will be good for getting your love of protein back. 12 weeks of no solids will do that to a person. Haha! I'm doing Sole Source Plus for this week only (week nine) after eight straight...

Shocked reactions last night at the family do! Lol it was a great feeling. I can't imagine what they'll say when I'm at target! One family member pissed me right off though. She didn't quite buy my 'diet and exercise' excuse and just kept going on and on and ON about how much I'd lost. She...

Hiya! Congratulations on getting through the first and arguably most difficult week. :) Funnily enough, I'm planning on spending next week (week nine) on Sole Source Plus. I've been 100% on Sole Source for the last eight weeks and I think adding a week of Sole Source Plus will help to keep me...

You'll be there soon enough. Thanks- and you hun x

Hey Slimster! You'll shift that five stone in no time and seeing the weight loss results each week provides incredible motivation! I'm so excited for your first weeks results. Definitely keep us posted. :D I felt pretty crummy in the first week and I think most people do on this diet. I felt...

Wow! So two more weeks and then you get to eat! You're nearly there- So exciting! :D I'm still at a half way point. I've lost two stone. I'm hoping to lose another stone by the end of March. By then, I'll have completed the 12 weeks so I will try to lose the last stone by working up the steps...

Yep, I'm doing Cambridge for the first time too. I'm on the 8th week of the Sole Source plan. It's going well thanks. It was physically difficult with hunger and headaches etc in the first three or four days. But once I was in ketosis, it was definitely easier. After that, it was just the mental...

Morning VDub! Good luck for Saturday. :) You'll definitely get support on this forum- it's great! And by starting your own diary, you'll soon see how many people are in the same boat as you. Go for it! Will this be your first time doing Cambridge? X

Will definitely keep you posted about their reactions. ;) Congratulations on your week seven loss! Are you planning on doing Sole Source for the full twelve weeks? X

Thanks so much Rosey! :) How're you getting on? Are you on Sole Source too? X

I've weighed myself on three different sets of scales and they all showed 72 kg :D Yay me!

Day Forty-Nine: Sole Source: 22/2/14 Week seven is over (or it will be in five hours!) I didn't have an ''official'' weigh in today as my Consultant was unavailable for week seven. So I did a weigh in at home this morning. I have a new set of scales which I bought not so long ago. But either...

I'm great thanks. :D I'm feeling extremely proud and slightly in awe of being a day away from week eight! We're killing it girl, lol! Awww, that must've been a lovely feeling- get used to it because it's going to happen much more in the coming weeks. You're doing so well! :) *high five* I've...

Hey hey hey! :) How're you Liz? How has week seven been for you? Can't believe how far into this we are now, eek!

Aww, fab! Well done! :D I'm aiming for a target weight of 60 kg / 132 pounds / 9.4 stone. Will reassess once I reach that weight as to whether or not I should drop to 9 stone. But at 5'5 I think my target weight should be fine. Have a great week seven. :) x

Day Forty-Two: Sole Source: 15/2/14 Six weeks of 100% Sole Source come to an end today! My weigh in for this week shows a loss of 1.3 kg / 3 pounds; I've dropped from 75.8 kg to 74.5 kg / 167 pounds to 164 pounds. Considering that it was my TOTM, I was expecting to have a low number, due to...

Oh I see. That's not too bad of a commute at all! Lol- I'm depriving myself of valentines day treats too. Sad times! But I keep telling myself that it's not forever. And we'll be skinny minny's well before valentines day next year! ;) Aww, don't be disheartened with what the scales showed this...

Oh wow! Out of curiosity, how long does the commute take? I've always shied away from applying to jobs in Essex, thinking it's too far. But obviously not. Lol! Clearly geography is not my strong point. Haha! My weigh in is tomorrow morning too! Let me know how you get on. :D Best of luck! X

Hi Woowoo123! How are you getting on? :) x

Sorry for the delay in replying Liz- It's been a busy week! I can't believe how fast it's going and that week six is practically over. It's going really well and I've hardly had any cravings this week! How've you been getting on? Running sounds like a fabulous idea! I know what you mean about...

Thanks! I'm pleased with my progress and tend to focus more on that rather than how far I still have to go as it can be a little overwhelming! Yep, I've been doing Sole Source. :) x

Hi Woowoo123! *waves back* :D My target weight loss is 55 pounds / 25 kg / 4 stone, in order to bring my weight to 132 pounds / 60 kg / 9.4 stone. I'm currently on week six and I've managed to lose 20 pounds / 9.4 kg in five weeks. They say you lose a stone a month on average, which seems...

Lol! I know the feeling. It certainly doesn't help that everyone is eating delicious food around you and smells are suddenly magnified! My family think I'm crazy as I've taken to sniffing everything! Wow, you don't have much more to lose- you'll be at your target weight in no time! I have 15 kg...

On the whole, I do find it easier. Last week, for example, zoomed by. But I do have my moments from time to time where I just can't stop thinking about all the things I'd love to eat. Lol! That seems to be the hardest on-going struggle for me. I agree, it definitely feels great knowing I'm half...

Feels fantastic Liz! Your losses are excellent- you're doing great! :D Are you finding that it's getting easier as you get further into the diet? X

Week five weigh in: 77.5 kg to 75.8 kg 170.8 pounds to 167.1 pounds 1.7 kg loss / 3.7 pound loss! :D Almost 10 kg / 20 pounds lost in five weeks and 15 kg to go! :D x

77.5 kg to 75.8 kg 170.8 pounds to 167.1 pounds 1.7 kg loss / 3.7 pound loss! :D Almost 10 kg / 20 pounds lost in five weeks and 15 kg to go! :D x

Day Thirty Five: Sole Source: 8/2/14 I cannot believe I'm at the end of week five! This week flew by! The mental cravings were definitely not as bad as they have been over the last few weeks. Due to all the cravings in earlier weeks, I did toy with the idea of doing Sole Source Plus, for one...

Week three weigh in: 80.4 kg to 79.2 kg / 177 pounds to 174 pounds. So 1.2 kg / 3 pound loss. Week four weigh in: 79.2 kg to 77.5 kg / 174 pounds to 170 pounds. So 1.7 kg / 4 pound loss. :D

Hiya! :) how did your week three weigh in go? Hope you achieved the loss you were hoping for! X

Chime away! What a fantastic loss! You should feel very proud of yourself. :) x

Congrats! Hoping this week was just as successful for you! :)

Hey Debbie! I'm doing well thanks. Tomorrow will mark the start of my fifth week. This week has flown by! Managed to lose 1.7kg/4pounds this week bringing me down to 77.5kg/170pounds. The week before that, I'd lost 1.2kg/ 2.5 pounds. So I'm very pleased! How're you getting on? :) X

Day Twenty-Eight: Sole Source: 1/2/14 Today marks the end of week four and my fourth weigh in; I have reduced from 79.2 kg to 77.5 kg / 174 pounds to 170 pounds which is a 1.7 kg / 4 pound loss. This puts my loss at a total of 7.7 kg! I'm ecstatic with the results and it will no doubt...

This post is a little late, as I had my third weigh in on Saturday but I lost 1.2kg / 2.5pounds so that brings my current weight to 79.2kg / 174 pounds. That's a total loss of 6kg / 12.5 pounds in three weeks! Yay me! Hope everyone is doing well. :D X

Fantastic loss! Hope the diet is getting easier for you now that you're in the swing of things. I know exactly what you mean about tempting food- that part is a constant battle for me! But I'm on my fourth week and going strong! :)

How inspiring! Such a difference! X

Thanks Debbie :) This is just what I needed to hear! X

Thanks Liz. Yes, it's definitely easier in terms of no longer feeling hungry. I also have tons more energy! Other than feeling cold, I'm not experiencing any side effects. It's controlling my mind, which occasionally runs through all the things I'd like to eat, that proves difficult, lol! I hope...

Thanks JHP! Well done for getting through the party. I had a similar experience last week and there was food and alcohol galore. And then again recently during a trip to the cinemas, minus the nachos and sweet popcorn! No cheating at this end either though :D Best of luck for Wednesday- you'll...

Second weigh in: 81.9kg to 80.4kg / 180 pounds to 177 pounds. It could've been slightly higher. But 3 pounds is still a loss. So I'll take it! :) X

How's everyone doing? :) I've just WALKED home from my Consultant's, following my second weigh in. I've dropped from 81.9kg to 80.4kg / 180 pounds to 177 pounds this week. Slightly disappointed as I was hoping for a 5/6 pound loss. But it's still a 5kg / 10 pound loss in two weeks! So I choose...

Day Fourteen: Sole Source: 18/1/14 Today marks the end of week two and my second weigh in. This week has definitely been easier than the first. I no longer had hunger pains and other than feeling extremely cold at one point, I was generally a lot more energetic. A difficulty faced, one day...

Hey! Day three was probably the hardest for me as well. But it did get easier and I hope it did for you too. :) I'm now on day 14, so I'll be starting my third week tomorrow. I began at a weight of 85.2kg and I'm aiming to get down to 60kg. I think that'd be a nice size for me, as I'm 5'5 but I...

Welcome gjr0809! :D I completely understand about hiding away; I've done it for long enough! It seems we're also in the same boat, in respect of having loving partners but still wanting to feel our best! So, it's going to be great to see each other's progress in this journey and to encourage...

Hi Debbie! I'm doing well thanks- I had my first weigh in on Saturday 11th Jan and I lost 7 pounds! I have my second weigh in this coming Saturday. I've been consistent since the beginning and I'm hoping that the scales will reflect that. I'm very nervous as the first week is mainly water...

Congratulations on a fabulous first week! Hope the second week is going well for you. :) X

That's fantastic! What a great loss. :) I have my second weigh in on Saturday. I've been good all week- no cheating etc and have been drinking the required amount of water. For some reason though, I'm more nervous about my second weigh in than I was with the first! Hopefully, I'm able to drop...

How're you getting on in your first few days? :) X

How was it?! X

Hey! You'll be in Ketosis before you know it. :) I was tempted by pizza on Friday as well. Lol! Well done for resisting. It'll be worth it when you see your weight loss on the scales in a few days! I'm now on day ten- It's going really fast this week and is definitely getting easier. Keep at it! X

Thanks Deon-1! I will do my best. Lol! Hope your weight loss journey is going well. :) X

You most certainly will! :) Wishing you the best of luck! X

Thank you! I'm really pleased. :) I'm looking forward to your first weigh in results. Not long now! X

Thanks so much! I'm very pleased. :D Best of luck! When do you begin? X

It stands for time of the month. :)

I went to see my Consultant this morning, to pick up the second weeks worth of Cambridge products and of course, to have a weigh in. My weight has dropped from 85.2 kg to 81.9 kg. This is equivalent to dropping from 187 pounds to 180 pounds! After worrying all week about how my TOTM would affect...

Day Seven: Sole Source: 11/1/14 I went to see my Consultant this morning, to pick up the second weeks worth of Cambridge products and of course, to have a weigh in. My weight has dropped from 85.2 kg to 81.9 kg. This is equivalent to dropping from 187 pounds to 180 pounds! After worrying all...

Lol! Aww, thank you. I think that because this is such a long journey, you have to grant yourself the little victories and so I accept this to be one of mine. :) You can definitely do it Harriet! Just keep reminding yourself of why you're doing this in the first place and that you want to...

Hey! Hope you're feeling more positive since restarting and that it's going well? It's definitely a choice to make you happier and you will get there! X

Hello everyone! How are you all getting on? I hope everyone is staying strong and that it's getting easier. :) X

Thanks hun. I had no plan- I literally had no clue what I was going to do or how I was going to handle it. It was hard. Lol! But I managed it somehow. You will too! Maybe try sparkling water while you're out? How was your first meeting with your Consultant- was s/he as good as they were made...

Day Six: Sole Source: 10/1/14 I had an early start today. As I was going to be out for most of the day and couldn't exactly carry my blender around with me, I had a Fruits of the Forest shake at 8.30am, before I left home. I did think that I would feel hungry after only a few hours. But by...

Hey hun, don't put yourself down- this is going to happen to most people on this diet, at some point or another. Stick with it; don't quit for weight watchers- you can do it. Tomorrow is a brand new day and you can start afresh. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you're okay. X

Day Five: Sole Source: 9/1/14 Yep, I jinxed it. I was craving all sorts of food throughout the day! I suppose that it probably didn't help, that I kept watching food related shows. On the upside, I had a lot more energy and was more productive than I've been in days. And best of all, I was...

Hey Cody, you're not intruding at all! Determination is a great trait to have- It'll certainly help you in your journey. I'm only five days into the diet; some days have been easier than others. I try to deal with it one day at a time and remind myself that it will be worth it in the end! Best...

Hey Harriet. Oh no, that's a shame! Still, maybe it's a blessing in disguise, since you're now approaching this highly acclaimed consultant, instead of miss-I-can't-communicate-or-keep-appointments. Lol! Thanks for the encouragement- I keep reminding myself of the same thing, every time I crave...

Congratulations Laura! 8lbs is a great number! Hopefully that gives you the motivation to get through week two. :D I'm doing okay- I'm on day five and still have two shakes to get through today! I keep craving different foods but I'm staying strong and have been 100% so far. Looking forward to a...

Day Four: Sole Source: 8/1/14 It's such a relief to say that today, I was back to my usual positive self and felt much better after yesterday's dip in energy levels. Although I still don't feel like I'm 100% myself and did still have traces of fatigue and moments of lightheadedness, it was...

Hey Laura and Hayley! How is day seven going? Your day seven sounds like day three for me. But it's a new day and I'm feeling more positive. Hope you are too. :) Good luck for the upcoming weigh in! I'm sure you'll do great! X

Wow! Congratulations- That's incredible! You've literally gone from one end of the 16's to the other! I have no doubt that you'll also speed through the 15's in no time. :D X

Hi Harriet! When I had my first consultation, I was told to notify my GP that I would be starting the Cambridge diet. I was also given a form and was told that it'd be even better if my GP signed it, to confirm that I had none of the illnesses listed. But I wasn't delayed in any way- I...

Day three was not the best for me. I just felt really run down. But I'm on day four now and I'm getting there! X

Wow, congratulations! Fingers crossed that it's a much easier experience from this point onwards. :) You'll be seeing the end of week one and having a weigh in before you know it! How exciting! Lol. X

Day Three: Sole Source: 7/1/14 It was a successful day three today, although also a day that I cannot wait to see the end of. I really struggled with fatigue today. I didn't manage much of anything productive and spent the day feeling rather run down. This along with a headache and my TOTM did...

Best of luck. I'm sure you'll do great! X

Lol! I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one. :P X

Wow, Miss Mac- You're doing so well! Looking forward to your weigh in results- I'm sure you've done brilliantly. :D Keep going! I'm on day three of Sole Source now and your progress is keeping me motivated to stay on track too. X

Hey Rozziebabe85, how're you feeling now? Hopefully that lethargic feeling has eased over the last few days? X

Hey HMM! I'm glad you found it too. :D Best of luck for your consultation on Wednesday- Let me know how it goes. I look forward to your diary and progress! Is this your first time doing the Cambridge diet? X

Day Two: Sole Source: 6/1/14 As I get ready for bed, I am happy to say that day two is over at 100% sole source. My TOTM conveniently began at the same time as my diet and caused some discomfort today. On the upside, the period pain completely overshadowed the hunger pain. From the diet...

Wow, that's a lot in such a short space of time! You've done it before though and you'll do it again hun. I know the feeling- But you're doing something about it now and that's what counts. We'll be socialising confidently before we know it. Lol! And once you've accepted yourself and are content...

Hey Shelley! Lol! I'm not normally one to advertise my life story but on this occasion it felt right to explain where it began and how I got to this point. Admitting it and putting it out there was the only way I could see myself moving forward; I've hidden away for too long. I'm glad it's...

Day One: Sole Source: 5/1/14 Day one finally arrived and is drawing to a close. Knowing how calorific the last few weeks have been and with my Consultant warning me, that the first few days are tough, I was strategically planning to sleep for as much of it as possible. Unfortunately, my bedroom...

Lol! I think I'm one of those people who can't trust themselves to eat at this point. Having said that, it is only the first day for me and I might be singing a different tune when my stomach is crying out for food. Lol! Our weight loss goals are not that far apart- we can motivate each other to...

Aww okay- I didn't realise you could switch between them. But it's good that the option to do so is there for moments like these! You'll be in ketosis before you know it and hopefully it'll be much easier to get through after that. How much are you hoping to lose? Keep at it and stay positive. :) Xx

Hey Laura! Aww, I'm glad- it makes such a difference to feel comfortable and as though you can turn to them if tempted or feeling down. Nights or otherwise, you can and will do this! X

Hi everyone. Don't beat yourself up about it Debbie. Your willpower is going to be tested daily and there will be slip ups. You know now how it makes you feel afterwards and hopefully that'll be reason enough to stop you next time. Maybe you could try coming onto the forum or messaging your...

Hey! Aww you're doing so well, keep it up! I went to see my Consultant yesterday and picked up a weeks worth of shakes and soups. Since I'm hearing better things about the shakes than the soups, I chose to have two shakes a day and one soup. And today is day one. I'm trying to delay taking my...

Hey Rozziebabe85, thanks for stopping by. :) We can do this for sure and we will! When did you start? Are you on Sole Source? X

Thank you Hayley. :) I will definitely. The support on here is great! Hope you're getting on well? X

Thank you Foo Fan- There's no looking back now! How's your weight loss journey going hun? What sort of weight are you hoping to get down to? X

Well done Miss Mac :) You're doing so well. It'll be a week down before you know it! X

I could only dream of 9lbs in four days- fantastic! Thanks so much Debbie, I'll keep you posted. :D x

Hey NewMindset and Lauraswift, how're you both getting on? :) x

Hope everyone is still going strong. We can do this! I'm looking forward to starting tomorrow and feeling motivated by all the positive energy in this thread. Lol. X

Wow well done hun!

Today I met my Consultant for the first time. When I spoke with her on the phone a few weeks ago, I had immediately felt comfortable and knew then that 'she is the right consultant for me'. Meeting her today confirmed this- she is absolutely lovely! Recognising that the first few days of this...

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Hey Debbie, I agree. This forum is great in that respect. I've started a weight loss diary on here too, so that I can track my journey and be held accountable. My days prior to starting are quite carb-orific, so I'm dreading the first few days! How're you getting on? X

Thank you for this- very true and makes you think. Best of luck on your journey. Look forward to joining you very soon. :)

After reading many inspirational stories and upon seeing the progress of others on this forum, I've decided to start my own weight loss diary. I'm hoping that tracking my performance will remind me, further down the line, of the effort that I had to put in, in order to achieve results and that...

Hi Debbie! I will be starting the Cambridge diet this coming weekend. It'll be the first time that I'll be trying weight loss through this route. I'm looking to lose 4 1/2 stone so that I'm back at 9 stone. Completely fed up with my weight and you have my full support! Best of luck for tomorrow-...

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Well done for getting through the first day. :) We are at similar starting weights and I'm hoping to get down to 9 stone. I think I'm 13.7 ATM although will know for sure when I'm weighed by my Consultant on Saturday. How long did it take you to get into the 9's last time? Here's to looking...

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Aww, wow! Big incentive to hit your target then :P Hopefully you won't have excess skin as it's not a HUGE amount to lose. Maybe others who have gone through the process can shed some light on their experience of this.

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Best of luck for tomorrow :)

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I've been worrying about this too. I saw a thread in the FAQ section where many people suggest using palmers cocoa butter daily and doing toning exercises/yoga to avoid loose skin. And lots of water will apparently help too! How much are you hoping to lose in weight?

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Thank you! I think I'll start off with the shakes and soups. Will avoid the porridge until I'm sick of the shakes and soups and need a change lol.

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Hey Lauraswift, I've heard good things about choc mint. Would you recommend any of the other flavours? I have a feeling that I'll hate the porridge, blergh!

I'm not looking forward to this precise moment on Saturday; I know I'm heavier than I've ever been without even stepping on the scales. But I'm keen to turn my life around. And as you say, I will never see these high numbers again! Looking forward to hearing of your journey and supporting you...

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Persevere- you can do it! Drink lots of water. Hopefully that'll help the headache x

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I've been worrying about this too. I saw a thread in the FAQ section where many people suggest using palmers cocoa butter daily and doing toning exercises and yoga to avoid loose skin. And lots of water will apparently help too! X

Great advice- thank you! Just wondering at what point you introduced exercise back into your routine? Ps you look fab! Congratulations!

Fantastic weight loss in only two weeks! Keep going :) x

Hi KurvyKate, I start slightly earlier than you on the 4th Jan. But I'm more than happy to provide support. Think I need all the encouragement I can get too, lol! Xx

Thanks for all the tips guys. I'm hoping crunches for the abs, squats and lunges for the legs and bum and light weight training for the arms, along with using cocoa butter daily will hopefully do the trick.

Hey Jessica! I can relate to your story and am also in a similar position. It's time to make changes and to finally feel content with ourselves :) I begin SS on the 4th Jan so look forward to seeing your progress and getting through this together x

Great advice. Thank you. Best of luck on your weight loss journey x

Good luck Tomnkatesmum! Keep us posted on your progress :) x

Thanks for clarifying. Lol! I think I'm too impatient to wait weeks to find out my measurements so I'm likely to get measured weekly too. Will know more on Saturday once I've met up with my Consultant. I'm so ready to do this- sick of eating junk at this point!

So inspiring. Congratulations!

Hey Skinny2bme- A great first month! Congratulations. :)

Hi Miss Mac. Happy new year! I look forward to joining you on this journey from the 4th Jan. :) The first few days are said to be the hardest so congrats. X

Go you! The squatting is such a good idea, lol. I may have to try that when I begin. Think it'll help to avoid any loose skin too once you start to lose the weight. Hope you have a successful day two :D x

Good luck hun! I've got to wait until the 4th to begin. I'm kinda itching to get going though, lol!

Although I've not yet met my Consultant, I had a long chat with her over the phone, when I was considering if this is the right route for me. She said products are bought a week at a time and each time I go to see her there will be a weigh in. Not sure if measuring is also done weekly or less...

Hey, I've not done anything like the Cambridge diet before either so it'll be a learning experience for us both :) I think there's sole source, which is just the three shakes and then there's sole source plus which includes a small meal- So if you find the shakes alone are too difficult to...

Hi Spanglymum, 18 months is a long time. But this time it'll be for life :) While I've never done anything like the Cambridge diet in the past, I have tried and failed numerous times at the 'traditional' diet and exercise route. Hoping that seeing the changes in my body from doing Cambridge...

And well done NewMindset! Just think, with a starting weight of 15.1st you could be in and out of the 14's in a few short weeks! Keep going :)

Well said Lauraswift!

Hi Bubbles777, that's great! Will you be starting on Sole Source step one? Very best of luck for the 2nd- let me know how it goes! I'll be meeting my Consultant for the first time on the 4th. Not looking forward to the weighing and measuring; indulging over Christmas has definitely not been kind...

You can do it! New year, new you! I'm beginning on 4th Jan and hoping to lose 4 1/2 stone to get down to 9 stone. I too know all about emotional eating and am hoping to leave that behind in 2013! Good luck!

Hiya :) I begin on the 4th Jan. Eek!

Hey everyone! I'm starting the Cambridge diet on the 4th Jan with an aim of losing 4 1/2 stone and getting my 5'5 body down to 9 stone. Would be great to have a buddy! :)

Hey all! I'm starting the Cambridge diet on the 4th Jan and will be meeting my Consultant for the first time. I have 4 1/2 stone to lose; the 1/2 stone being a result of far too much indulgence over Christmas! :-/ Hoping to go through this with some support from my fellow newbies :)