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  1. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Foofighter - that is amazing so far... amazing loss. Can't wait to be back in the overweight category!
  2. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    I caved this afternoon and ate some chocolate I had been craving it the past couple of days.. which makes me think I wasn't in ketosis as normally don't crave much (oh aside from the weird burger cravings... which i am so not into). Anyway the Coles food delivery came after a crappy day (was...
  3. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Well done Lucy! Foofighter ^%#£ them all! I have had this before where people are not happy with you losing weight so I have been careful about who I have told - don't want people who know nothing about Cambridge to make negative comments! Keep up the good work! I've struggled a bit this...
  4. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Foofighter - body change is good - the scales do not always reflect what is going on and it can be demotivating when they stay still or head in the wrong direction. Keep up the good work :) Weight in today - lost 0.9kg - nearly hit 10kg loss <woo hoo!> Looking at stats on side, I've nearly...
  5. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Foo fighter - let us know how you get on today :)
  6. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Sorry I have been AWOL, been crazy busy after having some weird virus. So lost 0.9kg on Monday, which I was happy with considering :) Foofighter - agree weekends are so much bloody harder. I've been missing my friends so agreed to go to dinner on Sunday to a really good steak restaurant with...
  7. Carrie39

    Micha's (meandering!) weight loss journey!

    Hi Micha I promise it gets easier. Stick with it and you'll be well on your way to losing that six stone. How you finding the other products?
  8. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Woot woot foo fighter - those shoes are well deserved :) I'm still not 100% but went to see Adele last night and didn't get to bed till really late. Hopefully good nights sleep tonight and will feel much better tomorrow. Weigh in tomorrow morning - don't feel like there's a massive loss this...
  9. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    I think I had crazy virus or something... two days of major headache...feeling a bit more normal today thank God. It's amazing how natural reaction is to eat some comfort food ;)
  10. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Had a massive massive headache today and left work early - after my dinner shake I felt I really needed to eat something... wanted some comfort food to make me feel better. I had an egg and some chicken ... so 200cals extra.... not a huge amount of comfort but it was something. It's literally...
  11. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Gotta love a boiled egg to save the day lol I've been doing it 4 weeks now / heading into 5th week. I don't feel as deprived doing step 2, so finding it less of a challenge than when I did SS before. I could still sleep for England though... feel very tired!... and feeling like my brain is...
  12. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Hey Lucy... all good here. Got weighed this morning, another Kilo gone - that's 7.4kgs to date. Thankfully it's Monday again, I find it much easier through the work when I'm busy rather than the weekends. I actually do feel less connected as I've been saying no to any social things. How do...
  13. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Lucy - what are your fave packs? I hate the porridge and soups...so stick to shakes, smoothies and the spag bol/tikka rice with the odd bar now and again.
  14. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Oh I missed page 2! Glad the bath did the trick. Don't be disappointed with 6 lbs, this is a different journey to last time and I would say that is a solid 1st week. Don't they say the first week is generally water anyway?
  15. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Foofighter - LOL. NO pizza...not now anyway ;) Let us know how the weight in goes <fingers crossed for good numbers. Lucy - yeah on 2lbs - it all adds up! Keep up the good work. Quiet weekend here...prefer to be kept busy as don't even think about it. Made the family a lovely...
  16. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Strangely I don't like chocolate shakes!... just a chunk of pure chocolate. And I bloody love small Easter eggs so not a great time of year coming up for me - I just need to avoid the chocolate section at Coles ;) good luck with you weigh-in - hoping the Cambridge Gods are on your side :)
  17. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source Charley24's New 2017 Blog

    Awesome loss, huge congrats!!
  18. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    The funny thing is I normally wouldn't be that bothered about burgers either! More of a chocolate girl, but haven't even thought about chocolate since starting - there must be some magic in those shakes ;) And yes I agree losing weight most people can do, it's the maintaining that is the hard...
  19. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Hey Lucy... oh you are so in the same boat as me. Don't be disappointed with any losses - it's all heading in the right direction :) I think in some ways is he's coming back and doing it as you know the journey can be hard BUT can also be good as you know what it feels like on the other side...
  20. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source Charley24's New 2017 Blog

    How Charley Look forward to reading about your journey :) It's hard starting out again... but the weeks go quickly, can't believe I'm already in week 4... wish I could FF to 12 weeks ;)
  21. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    I was told no exercise on step 2 as still calories are too low. I think I would struggle to do much more than walking with current intake as feel pretty tired. When I'm exercising (which i haven't for the past year!) I love spin and I think i would literally pass out doing it now. I figured...
  22. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Hey Fatloss - I think i had same concerns as you re slow weight loss BUT it's been fine. It's 800 cals which is still a low calorie diet. I'm consistently losing weight and some decent numbers. Weighed in this morning and back in the 80's - woo hoo! Step 2 is good as even only having a small...
  23. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    I have been going well this week but am currently away for the weekend at a concert. I've packed all my products and lots of water so all prepared. Went to a place for lunch today and had planned to get some steak and salad but when we got there it wasn't on the menu :/. Thankfully they had...
  24. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    Weighed in this morning and lost 1.4kgs, which I'm happy with. Have been 100% all week only thing was this weekend I was hosting a big afternoon tea for a friend! So spend all day Saturday baking - I had to taste a tiny bit of a couple of things just to make sure they tasted okay - so...
  25. Carrie39

    Newbie (or returnee???)

    Great results, keep up the good work :)
  26. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source Need to do this!!!

    Yes some new products such as smoothies and chicken tikka rice - which are both nice. Also tropical bonus bars which are nice and hit the sweet spot! Dependent on how long ago you did it there are also spag. Bol and mushroom risotto and rice pudding. Good luck with your start on Friday :)
  27. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    So I got weighed in this morning after week 1 and I have lost 2.8kgs (6lbs). Very happy with that...and then I spilt my morning shake all over the breakfast table :S Anyway that loss has motivated me to stick to it although my breath is fowl...I keep brushing my teeth but doesn't seem to help...
  28. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source Need to do this!!!

    Hi Coco... I started on Monday too...looking forward to weighing in tomorrow and hoping for some good numbers. I'll check back and see how you did. Hope you had a good week :)
  29. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    More weird achy headaches today...but was gone by evening, thank God! I felt insanely thirsty today...kept drinking lots of sparkling water but couldn't get enough. The family ordered pizza for dinner and I had my spag bol. which exploded in the microwave :/ I was more concerned about the...
  30. Carrie39

    Step2 810kcal Carrie's step 2 68kg

    So...I started on Monday on step 2. I did CWP about 4 years ago and lost 18kg, but never quite reached my goal s never got to do maintenance. Kept it off for 18 months but then a stressful year led to it creeping back on. At the point where no clothes longer fit I decided to head back to CWP...
  31. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Hey there Finally back from holidays - had an amazing time. Get weighed in tomorrow night to see what damage I've done - lots of cocktails and lots of food! I did do two 5km runs whilst I there the first week but nothing the second. Will let you know how I get on - I want to get to goal in 6...
  32. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Weigh in today: I lost 1.1kg - YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! Only 3.2kg (7lbs) to get to goal!!!! ****...it might actually happen! After deciding I would be doing SS, I ended up doing SS+ (but did it well!) and showed results which is great. Got just over 2 weeks before holidays...not sure if I can make...
  33. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Weigh in - 200g loss!! Talked to CDC and I am going back to doing SS (not even +!) for a week...hoping it will allow me to shift the 4kgs before going on holiday in 3 weeks! Wish me luck! :)
  34. Carrie39

    Time to get serious!

    Find another doctor...maybe just not the right one for you? it's so bad when you have a bad encounter with a health professional - puts you right off. I am having a picked gherkin fest this week which is outta control! <step away from the pickled gherkin jar>!!! Wishing you a much better and...
  35. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source + 4 stones lighter for summer, here we go!

    Awesome achievement looks like you will be there in no time at this rate :)
  36. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Weigh in day yesterday - i lost 100g - can someone pls shake me after such a great start AND not a huge way to go - this could have been over by now but feel like I am dragging my feet. I have never hit a goal weight!!!! (and it's like I don't want to get there!). 4 weeks till i go on...
  37. Carrie39

    Time to get serious!

    Awesome to see you back... It was your diary that I first read (all of it aswell) that got me and kept me inspired with Cambridge - you've done it once and made it look so easy so can get back to where you were at in no time at all :). Have a good week x
  38. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Weigh in tonight AND <drum roll> lost a kilo :) Finally heading back in the right direction...I've never hit a goal weight EVER so determined to do it this time :) CDC has put me upto step 2 for this week... so can have pulses which i like but not sure what to have them with? What do other...
  39. Carrie39

    Final countdown!

    How come you go so often? is it with work? I'm god - had a not so good 2 weeks over easter and stayed the same BUT got weighed in tonight and a kg down this week which is great. Only 4.5kgs and I'll be at goal - woo hoo! Doing step 2 for a week - will be weird having pulses! Lentils here we...
  40. Carrie39

    Final countdown!

    Hey Viita good to see you va back with minimal damage :). What ya get upto in NYC, you do any shopping?
  41. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    I hear you Fay - Australia is the worst if you are above a size 14 - so getting into a size 14 is like opening the doors to a candy store. Even the shops that do a size 16 + - it's all frumpy more mature clothing!
  42. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source + Expected reaults ss+ healthy bmi

    Oooo will be interesting to see if you do have a big - suppose you never know as will be a big shock to the system - will keep my eyes peeled to see how you go - good luck for the rest of the week :)
  43. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Poo stix - stayed the same this week - not a surprise as my Easter went on for two weeks :( Had a good day today... Onwards and upwards!! Anyone else tried the new rice pudding? Got a freebie yesterday from my CDC... Was a bit odd!... A bit too runny for rice pudding and a bit too much like the...
  44. Carrie39

    Soups

    My fave was the oriental but taste has changed and don't like the soups now - tis weird how taste buds have changed. I'm just ion shakes now with the odd bar... I love the strawberry shake!!!
  45. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Yeah for size 14s and heading towards the 12s :0. I think Easter has been worse than Xmas for me!'n I was 100% yesterday so feel like I've broken the chocolate cycle! yeah!
  46. Carrie39

    Ellie's Cambridge Weight Loss Diary - *7 Stone Pics!!*

    Huge congrats 14lbs is awesome - also loving the before and after pics such a Huuuge difference :)
  47. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source a diary from miserable to sexy :)

    Stacey - huge congrats on the 14lbs - that is amazing!!! Sorry you're still feeling crappy :(. I had very low energy levels for age, even got checked out by GP as it was pretty bad. Ended up on SS+ and those extra calories made me feel normal again. Hope it's just something that passes soon :)
  48. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source And so it begins Bye-Bye Jelly Belly...

    Well done Kelly.... Another 2lbs in the right direction :). Are you exercising? My losses have slowed down since exercising but I'm okay with that.
  49. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Thank god Easter is over and I've finally managed not to eat chocolate today!!! Have a week till weigh(cdc overseas) in so need to repair the damage I am sure I have done :/. Despite the choccy fest of Easter I ordered a pair of size 14 jeans from next (they now deliver to Oz for free!) ... And...
  50. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source + 4 stones lighter for summer, here we go!

    Woo hoo!! Well done :). Yes the clothes keep me motivated!:)
  51. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Weigh-in day = lost .7kg which is not bad considering my recent relationship with the Easter bunny! AND more importantly made it to my goal of being under what I was the day I got married 12 years ago!!!! <unbelievable!> CDC keeps encouraging me to go up a step but at moment I am consistently...
  52. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    OKay I got my husband to hide the kids Easter eggs and went to spin tonight - hoping I can save myself for getting weighed in this week on Wed <felt like I was losing my focus this week - not good> :( Fay - amaaazing losses!!!!!!!!!..you have come so far! x
  53. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Easter I hate you!!!... There is chocolate everywhere!!!!<scream>
  54. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source + Carb Junkie Going Cold Turkey

    Sparkley - all I can is Wow wow wow - such a big difference, you. Look amazing!:)
  55. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Yes much easier exercising with less weight - it's like taking a back pack off that weighs 2 stone! My running Fitness is still not the best in the but working towards it slowly... I think being lighter it's just less impact so more comfortable. Just bought a gorgeous new shirt but is pulling...
  56. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Thanks Selphie... I love reading people's diaries for a bit of inspiration. I started with crazy Diamonds and couldn't stop reading - tis awesome following someone's journey and seeing how do-able it is :). How you going with your journey? X
  57. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Weigh in today - lost 0.9kgs (2 weeks since last weigh in). I was out for a big celebration last night and drank for the first time in 3 months. I only had two drinks and had a bad hangover this morning <not good> I also tried to keep it low carb but was a Chinese place so the protein was in...
  58. Carrie39

    Spanglymum's 2014 and beyond!

    Good to see you back :) - good luck with your new plans and hoping like myself we hit 70kg this year x PS: How do I subscribe to your thread?
  59. Carrie39

    Diet coke/coke zero?

    i've had diet coke and doesn't seem to effect ketosis - enjoy!
  60. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Had a good week this week, although not done an ounce of exercise (felt way too tired!). I have been keen to get back into running so went out with a friend i used to run with this morning for the first time for like 4 years and it way haaard! I ran to her place, was a km away and a bit...
  61. Carrie39

    Final countdown!

    Tiny tiny waist! :)
  62. Carrie39

    Doddles Diet Diary

    I've been using Psyllium Husk and makes things much better :)
  63. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Thanks Mick... Rainy day in Sydney here - Winter is coming!!! Looking forward to shopping for new Winter clothes :)
  64. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Weigh-in today - lost half a kilo :) Was convinced with doing exercise I would have put on. Interestingly lost a cm on waist and put 1cm on legs (my legs chunk up really quickly when exercising). had a killer of a week at work and last night ended up having some chocolate, not the best...
  65. Carrie39

    Moving from SS+ to Step 2

    I've been exercising quite a bit this week and will be interesting to see what happens on scales - I wouldn't be surprised if I stayed the same or gained as I can already tell after 10 days I'm a bit more muscly (my legs always build muscle quickly)... I am feeling so much better for exercising...
  66. Carrie39

    Kats cambridge diary - first timer

    Hey Kat...well done on starting Cambridge it sounds like you're determined to get the weight off...good luck wit your journey and keep us updated. I think the CD makes you start to think about your relationship with food, cos when in ketosis you're just not hungry!...so eating for other reasons :)
  67. Carrie39

    Final countdown!

    Love love love your pics!!! Those brows are amazing and clearly defined cheekbones!!!! I think 10 and a half is where i probably need to aim for BUT will think about that when I get to 11 stone first! :) Have a good week!
  68. Carrie39

    Final countdown!

    Omg-that's a Huuuge loss, congrats - you must be stoked!:D
  69. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Weigh-in tonight - lost 0.7kg - which si not bad as I normally get weighed in morning...getting me that bit closer to the 11's :) Viita - will see how I go - am taking it easy but want to get back to some exercise. I used to do spin 3 times a week and I'm defo not doing that. I did some...
  70. Carrie39

    Starting in 2014!

    Yeah...so glad to see you came back. Sounds like you've done the right thing and given yourself some time to get better :) Take care of yourself and when you are back in a good place look forward to catching up x
  71. Carrie39

    Vamos! Let's do this!

    You must be uber determined this time...I was pretty motivated for my wedding but then put it on afterwards <rolling eyes> It's funny how sometimes you just get in the zone and can make it happen. I just started on SS+ a week ago....after being on SS for about 8 weeks (some weeks were over a...
  72. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Did a spin class this morning!..have been hanging to get back to it. Thought I would give it a go and sit at the back in case I felt feint, I could just leave. It went really well - didn't feel dizzy or anything! Was keen for an early lunch though - will be interesting to see how that impacts...
  73. Carrie39

    Day 3!! Motivation please!!!

    I always remind myself about the bigger picture as it's so easy to get caught up in the day to day urges of wanting to eat. I constantly remind myself I don't want to end up with health problems like my Mum. I also got into the habit of checking in with myself when I want eat - do I actually...
  74. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Viita - my hair did look good in that picture - never looks like that lol lots of tonging action! It's now a shorter bob but got more layers in so has a bit more shape to it. Has been a weird week this week incorporating the 120g of protein and some veggies... I haven't been weighing anything...
  75. Carrie39

    Final countdown!

    Woo hoo! Awesome!
  76. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Hairdresser said I suit a bob - so he just gave it a good trim and took lots of weight out of it - my hair is normally straight but had it curly that night as was in Top Gun fancy dress!!!
  77. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Yeah I've just been having salads which I like so not an issue. Debating the gym as I felt so hungry after going which makes sense but seems odd not going to the gym or doing any exercise - I miss spin class but like you say would be in a massive deficit! Hmmmm..... Sat at hairdressers - been...
  78. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Did get back the gym yesterday BUT not to a spin class (was an early one!)...BUT went to the gym and did the start of the couch to 5km programme. Was much nicer running 10kgs lighter i can tell you. I decided to sign up for the City2Surf run here a 14km run from Sydney city to the beach...
  79. Carrie39

    Vamos! Let's do this!

    Amaaazing!!!! Am hanging out to be in the 11's...12 years since I've been in the 11's when I got married! :O Only a few pounds to go :))
  80. Carrie39

    Time to get serious!

    How did it go? <Fingers crossed for a good result> :)
  81. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source VDub goes from FAT to FIT!!

    Good luck on your journey...kepe us updated on how you're going :)
  82. Carrie39

    Starting in 2014!

    Spangly - how are you doing? x
  83. Carrie39

    Vamos! Let's do this!

    LOL...that's a bit drastic - bald but in the 12's ;)
  84. Carrie39

    Vamos! Let's do this!

    Hey have you hit the 12's yet?? Sooo close!!!!! :)
  85. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Hey Mick Just got weighed in after 2 weeks and 1.8kg loss, so happy with that considering is has not bee a 100% fortnight. Lost over 10kgs now which is amazing really in about 7 weeks. That would have taken me months on WW previously. Went out shopping for clothes last weekend as current...
  86. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Brazillian meal last night to celebrate a friend becoming registered as a psychologist - started out on meats (lots to choose from) - all very nice. had some green salads aswell. Didn't drink in the hope of keeping up good choices!! They then brought out deep fried bananas coated in cinnamon...
  87. Carrie39

    Final countdown!

    Sounds like you're going good - what's involved with step 2?
  88. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Have been going good since Monday... Forgot to take a shake out with me today so did chick and veg broth (no noodles) - had a bit of poached chicken in it so hoping not too bad - sounds kind of like a Ss plus meal. Went to see GP today at recommendation of CDC due to my tiredness - he was...
  89. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Mick you hit the nail on the head... Gone down a size in pants, getting some nice comments and felt like I slackened off a bit but it's just not worth it <sat drinking my veg broth> ;). Thankfully when ice got the structure of work I find it relatively easy - just the weekends I find harder...
  90. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Thanks Mick - was just look at your amazing loss to date!!!!...amaaazing! I just need to stop beating myself up when things do 't go according to plan... after drinking last night felt like crap and wanted to eat crap today - I held off but was at an afternoon "do" this afternoon at a friends...
  91. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Weigh-in week 5 - my weigh in was moved from morning to late afternoon so I knew it wasn't going to be as good as ususal. I got weighed on my scales same time and had lost 2kgs. By the time I got weighed at 4pm I had lost a measly 0.5kg :( I know it's not just about the scales but was hanging...
  92. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source Flavoured water

    I have been having it since beg of SS as recommendation of CDC - it's really nice with fizzy mineral water.
  93. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source Kiwi's Weight Loss Diary

    Sounds like you've had an awesome start - stick with it and you'll get to goal in no time :)
  94. Carrie39

    *BLushing* toilet issues

    I have had big problem since the first week. I now put psyllium husk in all my shakes and have Metamucil every other day. I used laxatives a couple f times which help but didn't want to get into the habit of that. I had some "real" food the other day, chicken and salad and must have freaked...
  95. Carrie39

    From 13st 3lbs to 10st 8lbs and still going!!!!

    Wow that stomach is amazing - such a big difference - you must feel great :)
  96. Carrie39

    92lb/6st 8lb down pic update

    Wowzers - awesome job!!! You must be so proud :)
  97. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    After my high on Saturday from my loss...spent all day baking for my daughters 5th birthday - did well only tried the odd but of mixture to make sure it tasted good :) Bombed slightly on the Sunday as a friend made her small homemade spinach and cheese pies that I have heard about and yes...I...
  98. Carrie39

    Final countdown!

    Viita - holy crap you look amazing AND agree love love love the hair!!!!!!!!!!! Emz - I felt lightheaded and dizzy for the first 2-3 weeks but feel okay now - great losses :)
  99. Carrie39

    To health and hapiness

    Hey Funnyfarm...big jump in pants size between last two posts. Your loses must be decent to go from squeezing into size 16 down to a 14 - awesome job! I reckona t this rate you'll be in your size 12's by Paris :)
  100. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Week 4 weigh-in - 1.5kgs (just over 4lbs) - very happy! Am 80.6kgs (it's all kgs in Oz) , dying to get into the 70's as I've been here 11 years and never weighed in the 70's since living here! Talked with CDC how long to stay on SS...I am doing the Mother's Day Classic run in May which is 5...
  101. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source Help: need guidance re the stages

    Hey Cazza...I'd love to know to when will move up to the next stage - get the feeling my CDC is trying to avoid talking about it so I will stay on SS ;) When i met him i told him didn't know if I wanted to start of SS...he said try one week...now I'm in week 4. I've lost a stone in 3 weeks and...
  102. Carrie39

    February challenge.

    Can someone add me please... Would be overjoyed with 10 lbs (won't let me cut and paste on phone)
  103. Carrie39

    Starting in 2014!

    Spangly ... Sounds like you're having a tough time at the moment - take care and be kind to yourself x. Hope your mums okay :)
  104. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    So ended up having 2 dinners out... first night had chicken and lettuce!..second night had a thai beef salad (with dressing on side)so basically steak and salad (there was a bit of carrot which i don't think is ideal but it was grated)?) - was really lovely to eat food and be social again :) I...
  105. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    In Queensland for a 2 day workshop... There was so much good today but just stuck with it - didn't know anyone so no one seemed to notice. All off out for dinner soon... Spoke with CDC about having something to eat but just have grilled chicken and salad - fingers crossed they can do that...
  106. Carrie39

    Mission to be a size 12

    Awesome results, certainly spurs you on when you can feel it in your clothes. Hope you get to your size 12 soon - good luck :)
  107. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Thanks gerujool... Agreed a loss is a loss (I would never have been disappointed with a loss of nearly 3lbs but suppose I have much higher expectations on CD. At airport for flying out for a couple of day away for work. My favourite shop over here Country Road has a shop at Sydney Airport so...
  108. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Weigh-in - Lost 1.1kgs this week which I think is about 2.5 lbs...not as much as the previous weeks but still heading in the same direction. I aa still struggling with constipation :/ So am sure not going to the toilet for 4 days didn't help at weigh-in....ah well - very excited to be in the...
  109. Carrie39

    Final countdown!

    Wow Viita - I'm fairly new around here - what a massive journey you've had in such a short period of time! How do you "subscribe" to a thread?
  110. Carrie39

    Week 4 weigh in..

    That is amazing - well done!!! :)
  111. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Man I have so struggled this week... week before TOTM is always a bit of a food fest for me... even though wasn't hungry was desperately craving some food..... was having dreams about food!!!!!!!! I think I'm struggling cos my energy levels have been so low...I just want a normal meal and be...
  112. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source After how long can someone see difference in weight/face? I completed 7 days today

    Hey Sarki I'm near end of week three and past week I've had a few people say that my face looks thinner and my husband said my arms were looking thinner - always nice when people start to notice. My clothes started feeling a bit bigger at end of week 2. Good luck in our journey, look forward...
  113. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Yeah Sarah, that's similar to me around 10lbs in 2 weeks - lets see what week 3 brings :) Glad I'm back at work - time is flying again :) CDC seemed keen for me to hold off on the bars... said maybe look at them this week - which ones are nice? I like the sound of lemon and mint choc....good...
  114. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    I've cheered up since yesterday, thinking I was just having an off day! :) It has been a Bank Holiday weekend here and I think I struggle a bit more without the structure of work. I am always so busy don't have time to think about food (so just have my shakes at lunch) and then drink water in...
  115. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source My journey to get the old me back!

    Sarah just read your comment and that is a good thing to remember "this is not forever" :) Cocobels - Good luck and look forward to following your journey x
  116. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Spangly - that's an awesome loss to date :) Am now in middle of week 3 and feel insanely grumpy and have a complete lack of energy. I told my CDC on Wednesday was struggling with energy - he said I should feel more energised. I could sleep for England at mo! has anyone else had this? I'm...
  117. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source Started CD on 22/01/14 - please advise / suggestion :)

    Hey Sarika Congrats on starting your journey...I've just finished week 2 and lost 5.5kgs so far - am really happy as normally lose weight very slowly. My only advise so far is stick with it and drink lots of water - look forward to hearing how you go :)
  118. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Hey 3holssx :) Ended up putting my soup in the lender tonight and it exploded everywhere :/ Was debating what to do and figured i couldn't eat half my soup so made up another pack - i had a full cup of soup, felt overindulgent ;) Strangely i felt so full after it (was about 1.5 packs i...
  119. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source starting tmrw......

    YOU can do it - definitely gets a bit easier :)
  120. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source Week 2: So close! :-)

    Well done Twyntyn - amazing results - you must be really proud!:) Keep heading towards that goal!
  121. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Spangly - that would be awesome to be in the 12's!!!! Just noticed your BMI is now under 30!!!!!!!...woo hoo!!!!!!!!! I'm aiming for under 30 in next 2 weeks...overweight rather than obese ;)
  122. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    OMG...weigh-in tonight lost another 2.5kgs - amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! 5.5kgs already gone in 2 weeks. Feeling like my pants are a bit more comfortable - always good when you ca feel it in the clothes!!! Have felt so tired the past couple of days, just what I needed to spur me on for another week...
  123. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source Weigh In

    Woot woot!
  124. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Thanks for sharing Spangly.... my problem is my emotional eating too. Doing this makes me realise I am eating most of the time cos I need something else not cos I am hungry. Today had been a long day at work and was kind of feeling tired and a bit weak. Went into Woolies to buy some food for...
  125. Carrie39

    Starting in 2014!

    Hey Spangly.... On my grumpy says (and I've had a few!)... Try and do something nice for yourself - nice bath, massage, watch a movie etc I went and had a massage on the weekend which was a bit hard or maybe I am feeling a tad more sensitive!? I am still hurting 2 days later - was thinking...
  126. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Had a difficult day yesterday after having a shake went and spent the whole day out shopping. Was struggling a bit by the end of the day as was out later than I thought. Got back had a soup and a big glass of sparkling water. Made dinner for everyone else but was just feeling a bit out of...
  127. Carrie39

    Making chocolate crackles and I licked the spoon!!!!!!!!

    Making chocolate crackles for my daughters daycare leaving party for tomorrow. Has been a long day and first day that I've actually felt a bit hungry. I had my soup and lots of water to try and fill up. Then melted the chocolate which smelt amaaazing...and put them in the cases and put them...
  128. Carrie39

    Time to bite the bullet

    How you doing? Hanging out to see how you did at weigh in :)
  129. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Well 3 days into week 2 and still doing good. I had a tricky one last night as was senior mangers leaving do at work. I did contemplate not going BTU decided that was a bad idea! So went along and drank my sparkling water. And as they brought the food platters around with pizza, cheese and...
  130. Carrie39

    First weigh in.....

    Amazing job, that has to be an inspiration! Hope you have a great week 2 - look forward to seeing what you lose next week :)
  131. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Just found Lawrence's blog from Dual Dynamic on Youtube: The Cambridge Weight Plan Week 2 - How To Lose 56 Lbs In 12 Weeks! - YouTube flippin awesome! Just what I need at the start of week 2..my mantra for the week will be "Stay in the zone"!!!! If anyone feels like faltering watch Lawrence...
  132. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    So i did a 40 minute walk today at lunchtime - walked upto meet husband for lunch and back and did it quite fast. First time I have felt hungry this evening!!!...so even walking can make me feel hungry - i had my soup and then just had a veg broth (how much did I want a piece of bread with the...
  133. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    I asked my CDC what happens if you know you have something coming up - he was reluctant to say cos he said I'll have an out if feeling tempted!!! Not sure what he will say! Presumably you will stop the ketosis? I was in fear of that all week-that's what stopped me sticking to it 100%!
  134. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    It's kind of freaky thinking of getting used to eating like this! I am trying to figure out when I can be back on normal food!...but suppose once you've been doing it for a while it's what you are used to. Aslong as you are steadily heading in the right direction that's all that matters. Will...
  135. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    WEIGHT-IN: Lost 3kgs (6.7lbs) and 8cm - very happy :) I have nevr lost big chunks of weight was always a few hundred grams at a time which always took forever! I have kept it in stone on here as I know I was just under 12 stone when I got married, something to compare to and a mini goal to...
  136. Carrie39

    A women watching her weight in Wales

    That's sad what the GP said... pre-empting you failing not that helpful, what about congrats on your weight loss so far and some wise words of wisdom how that has positively impacted on your health?! Anyway glad you got your dizziness and nausea sorted out and hope it all clears up soon :)...
  137. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Can't believe it I made it to day 7 100% - woo hoo! Have to go get weighed in tonight....I've had like 4 litres of water today so think OMG I will be heavy!!!! Newbylooby - ah good to hear things improve with SS+...are you still losing the same with SS+ - just trying to figure out if I moved...
  138. Carrie39

    Cambridge Diet- Harriet's 5 Stone Weight Loss Diary 2014 (Diet Newbie!)

    HMM - I'm on day 5 - so pretty close to you. I was debating doing some exercise but haven't felt hungry at all since being on plan ad worried f do I will be hungry. Did you feel hungry at all the days you hadn't done exercise? Today was first day today that felt properly "normal" - either...
  139. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    NewbyLooby - thanks :) BTW your pics look amazing - your face shape has completely changed! What plan are you on now? And when do you decided to change plans? I had a peek and SS+ only has 2 tablespoon of veg - not sure that would be enough to assist with the problems down below? :O I'm from...
  140. Carrie39

    SS+ first week loss results 11lb!!!!! ww can kiss my food pack.

    Sarahlo - woo hoo! 11lbs - great start! Bratty that is amazing! I would have been testing the scales to see if they were broken ;) That's got to be motivation to keep going. Huge congrats! :)
  141. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    Day 5 on Sole Source. First day back at work and was sooo much easier doing this busy at work. Even managed to get out and do a 20 minute walk in the park at lunchtime (haven't had a lot of energy for doing anything much at home). I did hide my tetrapak cranberry and pomegranate shake from my...
  142. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source The Carrie Diaries - A Yorkshire lass in Sydney: A journey to being healthy

    So I am already on day 4 of Sole Source which has been 100% to date :) I had been reading on these forums over the past couple of days for some motivation and inspiration. It made me think that I'm going to need to some support as I've found other people just don't get it and actually are not...
  143. Carrie39

    Start SS in January with me?

    I started on the 8/1 and would love to join. First time I've done CD...hoping to get some results :) I've struggled most so far with others trying to get me to eat... I've stayed strong so far and to be honest haven't bee feeling hungry. Kurvy kate - how did you go on your first day today...
  144. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source Week 1 Complete, the results are in....

    Wow that is amazing!!!!!!!!!! I'm in day 4 and trying to drink as much water as possible (not logging how much, maybe should start doing that) - do you clothes feel looser? Hope you have another good week this week :)
  145. Carrie39

    Step 1 Sole Source New Starter on CD

    He everyone I found this forum and thought it might be helpful as I started the SS plan yesterday. Had a couple of major headaches and got a bit agitated yesterday afternoon BUT strangely didn't feel hungry! I already seem to have smelly breath though is that normal for day 2? I am still...
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