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  1. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Today is my first Friday in about 2 months where I've not gone off on one with my food - yay. Helps that we have lots of yummy runner beans in the garden now so I'm more inclined to cook a proper meal rather than grab a load of rubbish. Did a cardio combat workout this evening which was fun...
  2. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Lol at your post Laura - smiley-tastic!! I went rather slow up the hill, just wanted to concentrate on getting up there without stopping rather than worrying about my speed. Thanks for giving me an idea as to how to get out of doing this blooming run now :happy036: :D
  3. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Oww-owwww-ouch! Did my first hill run this evening, and by that I mean a proper steep hill that went on and on forever (ok, 400 metres :rolleyes:). Came back looking like a beetroot that had just jumped into a swimming pool (artist's impression of my face -> :mad:) . What on earth possessed...
  4. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Lol :D Not so lol about your trapped nerve though - hope it gets better soon x Thanks - hope you had a good one! Thank you xx
  5. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Congrats Katy, 2lb is fab :)
  6. Serena A

    I know u ' all wont be amused!

    From a recent posting, it looks like this might be ok...;) http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/111733-love-sauce-ok.html Seriously though, there's an Atkins forum which will give you lots of low carb ideas. Just remember that CD is first and foremost a low calorie diet so low-carb...
  7. Serena A

    Love Sauce ok?

    Might be worth following the same advice that CD issue about sugarfree gum - have a quick chew if you must then spit it out ;)
  8. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Hey Katy Hope you've had a good day. That's a novel idea putting cutlery into the washing machine...I have visions of you unloading the dishwasher and discovering a pair of y-fronts adorning your best china :D xx
  9. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Another day done without mindless overeating thank goodness. Blimey that's bad isn't it - three bloody days without going mental with my food either way (i.e. bingeing/starving) and I feel like that's some kind of achievement :rolleyes: Did some resistance exercises tonight so my arms are a...
  10. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Had a good day yesterday, just didn't get a chance to post last night. Did an aerobics workout on the Sky fit channel, had dinner then watched a re-run on ITV2 about the world's best diet which was Z-list celebs trying to follow the nation diet of a healthier country such as Japan, Italy etc. I...
  11. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I'm sure that theory must be true cos that's exactly how I saw it ;) :D Scary how many of us it affects - I wonder of we were never told that takeways etc are "bad" whether they'd lose their appeal a little? For instance I looove fresh cherries, could eat them all day, but never feel...
  12. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Sounds like you had a good day all-in-all Katy. Have a good one today x
  13. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    No probs hun. Personally I don't feel good or bad after specific foods as such, just that it's much easier to keep going with junk food until feeling absolutely stuffed than it is with healthier food if that makes sense? So I don't feel bad because of what I've fed my body because a normal sized...
  14. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks for that, I will have a read through. I have a couple of killer hills near me so plenty to get practising on! BTW I'm following that Hal Higdon plan, seems pretty good so far so thanks again!
  15. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    Pleased to hear it. So much of this game is about the mood we are in and whether we really believe that we are worth doing this for.
  16. Serena A

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hope you head gets better soon. Well done on the weigh-in. Amazing how we can "feel" much bigger than we actually are just because we have a bit of a wobbly moment. Glad you're feeling focussed now. x
  17. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    I hope I don't jinx you either but well done on your loss, that's great news :)
  18. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Just been having a catch-up on the threads - it's a thought-provoking hive of activity as usual. I was having problems with my internet connection at the weekend - that coupled with decorating my bathroom meant I didn't get time to get it sorted. I missed my daily Minimins fix! I didn't make...
  19. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Lol love it - so true :D Thanks all xx
  20. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    So happy for you Katy. Seems funny that it only feels like yesterday that it was Christmas-time and you were posting about your doubts and fears about whether you could make that choice to change and take control. And you have. So proud of you. xx
  21. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Have just got back from dinner at the MILs - she's a good cook so feeling rather full now! Had a protein shake for breakfast and a salad for lunch so today has been okay overall. I started reading back late last night over some of my earlier diary entries and it was a bit like an outer body...
  22. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Aww well done Katy, what a lovely moment for you being in the skinny dress, you deserve it xx
  23. Serena A

    Very nervous

    Oh blimey Tinley - ouch! Hope you are not in too much pain. I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but I am fairly sure that you cannot do SS with a broken bone as you need to give your body enough food to heal itself. Speak to your CDC - you don't want to run the risk of permanent damage...
  24. Serena A

    You know you're a CD-head when...

    Chocolate slop...mmmmm LOL :D
  25. Serena A

    You know you're a CD-head when...

    Well you know what they say...if you are what you eat then she's eaten Gollum. Meow! :kitty: Loving the rest of your list...especially the terrorist code!!
  26. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    PMSL :D I'm glad you're on here...I feel more organised already :p
  27. Serena A

    You know you're a CD-head when...

    Lol we'll have to start calling you "Dr" Gillian McKeith :D
  28. Serena A

    Is there a correlation to my pain, and LL?

    Sorry this post will not be very helpful as I have no idea about the answer to your question, but just wanted to send you a hug and that I hope you feel better soon :hug99:
  29. Serena A

    Do I ave willpower? SS or 810?

    Hi Linzois What is it that makes you not last past day one? Is it hunger, or headaches, or just feeling the need to eat something? If it's hunger/headaches you'd be much better doing low carb for a few days to get into ketosis before you start CD so then when you begin SS you won't be...
  30. Serena A

    Very nervous

    Hi Just wanted to say well done for getting back into it. It can feel so daunting to restart...I've been there enough times myself! You seem to be doing really well though. Hope the headache and hunger go for you soon - we all get headachey/hungry days even when eating normally (or even when...
  31. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Is that cos I mentioned the Daily Mail?!! Don't worry I'm not a NIMBY - they used to have the paper at work so I'd sometimes read it of a lunchtime if I was stuck for something better to do. Signed, Angry of Folkestone :D
  32. Serena A

    You know you're a CD-head when...

    :eek: You do?!! Hooray for rabbit-dropping poo and white wee :D
  33. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    My tae bo dvds were an absolute bargain - a box set containing 4 dvds with 2 workouts each on them for £7.00 in HMV a few months ago! I love Billy Blanks, he makes me laugh the way he talks to camera and goes round trying to push people over if they're not holding their squat in the right...
  34. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Hello...crossed posts there. Hope you've had a good day. Am doing mainly strength training on the other days - I have a book/dvd that I bought a couple of years back called the Ultimate New York Body Plan which has a tough workout - lots of press ups, squats, lunges, mountain climbers etc plus...
  35. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Hahahah I've just seen the ad at the bottom of this page which reads "Transform your body from dull to dynamic"...charming!! Now if they had a magic bullet that would transform my brain from bingey to normal then I might be interested. :D Had a good day today...well actually had a dull and...
  36. Serena A

    You know you're a CD-head when...

    Bet that went down well :D
  37. Serena A

    You know you're a CD-head when...

    You know you're a CD Head when you think being freezing cold and having stinky breath is a grrrreat thing :party0011: You know you're a CD Head when you know that "green and white" refers to the most exciting (or scary!) meal ever rather than two boring old colours :D
  38. Serena A

    Greeneyes will PERSEVERE.........

    Huge congrats, how's that for great timing eh? Well done :)
  39. Serena A

    Would you say you are/were addicted to food?

    Thanks for your nice comments and for the rep :) I'd forgotten I posted that back in January - so much has happened since then. Got to goal, stayed there for a couple of months, went away on holiday and put on a few lbs and have been battling the binge demons ever since (including a few binge...
  40. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks! I thought that one up whilst out jogging last night because my legs were so sore and I was thinking...is this really all worth it? Then it hit me :) So pleased that you've found it helpful, so do I. I think it's an original quote from KD...I wish I lived in Bournemouth! Hey...
  41. Serena A

    Diary: Shroomfest - episode 2 - Experiencing the evil maintenance. :-)

    Yay! So nice to know you're doing well :) Don't be a stranger :wave_cry:
  42. Serena A

    Curlywurly is venturing over......and wants to stay slim forever more!!!!

    Congrats on your six months! I remember you joining the forum and my how the time has flown - here you are in the blink of an eye all lovely and healthy and a CDC to boot! Amazing :)
  43. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks Bren. It's emotions pure and simple that make me crave stuff. There I was thinking I was safe and sound this afternoon when the boss came round with ice creams for us all (he's a nice boss!). So I did have one, but stuck to my chicken and veg this evening and didn't let it set me off...
  44. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks guys x Just had a major wobble again - looks like lunchtimes at work are a danger zone for me. Didn't give in to the wobble though and am safely out of harm's way at my desk for the rest of the afternoon thank goodness...
  45. Serena A

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Hope you are feeling better and huge congrats on getting into the 8s. xx
  46. Serena A

    Minerva; Confessions of a Food Addict.

    Hi Minerva Just wanted to de-lurk and send you a hug regarding your grandmother's passing. It really got me when you talked about your happy fake face and your inner crying face - totally get where you're coming from there. Hugs xx
  47. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    Sounds like a good plan there Bren. 6 weeks is a good length of time to get a few kgs off so you feel as great as you can do when you visit home. Have a good day xx
  48. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks Sleepy and Laura! Do you know what, I woke up this morning quite excited about ticking off my next day this evening...what a saddo :D
  49. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks everyone :) Had a good day today, wobbled slightly during the afternoon but told my food demons to shove off which they promptly did :D I put together a 7-week training plan yesterday for my 10k run (which funnily enough is in 7 weeks' time) and stuck it on the fridge with a tick-box...
  50. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Well done Katy :)
  51. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Lol are you both telling me to get lost?! :D
  52. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    My diary entry for today is a thought for the day, directed at myself: "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."
  53. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    I nicked it from a post by KD (withe permission of course ;)) - it really hit home to me. Congrats for your good dinner choices and have a great day :)
  54. Serena A

    Giving yourself a leeway

    Methinks you are not being serious :copon: Reminds me slightly of what we used to write in our schoolbooks as kids: "If you notice this notice then you will notice this notice is not worth noticing" (although ironically it escaped our notice that we were writing it in our exercise book and not...
  55. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Had an ok day today, no exercise as I am still sore. Am going to Wisley Gardens tomorrow with the MIL so will be walking around all day, then planning to go jogging on Sunday. I feel like I'm always a hair's breadth away from pressing the self destruct button but am doing my best to take...
  56. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Consider it done :D Thanks Tracey, maybe I should be worried that you make perfect sense there :D Glad you have felt better today Katy x
  57. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Glad you had a better day Katy xx
  58. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Lol bless him! I could do with a rocket up the @rse at the moment but I don't think they sell them at Tesco...failing that a good kick will do :D
  59. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Having just read that you're doing 10k too...err...no thanks! :p
  60. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I did stretch, yes, just a little out of shape jogging-wise although I have been doing other exercises over the past few weeks. no need to feel jealous - I feel jealous of you doing CD!
  61. Serena A

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Glad you're feeling all positive, hopefully it'll help you keep your mojo at your friend's house tomorrow. Makes perfect sense about you wanting to get away from the 11s asap, but it reminded me of some good advice on here about how it's better to focus on where you want to get to rather than...
  62. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I feel ok today. Had a takeaway curry for tea with hubby brought home with him tonight but I limited the amount I had and ate sensibly during the daytime too so all-in-all around 1500 cals today. No exercise tonight as I've done 3 days in a row and need a rest day. My calves are sore and a...
  63. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I'd love a Radley bag! Or even a purse!! *jots it down on Christmas list to give to hubby to ignore as usual* :D Thanks Bren, not sure about my figure being fab but I keep forgetting that even at a few lbs heavier I'm still at least 5 stone lighter than I was this time last year which isn't...
  64. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    Really pleased to hear this. And well done :)
  65. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Hey Katy - hope you are feeling "well"?!! Sorry, terrible pun I know but you're right, we are all helping you (and each other) so remember we are all in it together xx
  66. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Been there done that too :o
  67. Serena A

    Raquel's daily diary.......my new life starts here!

    Hope you get well soon xx
  68. Serena A

    Minilady's Diary... getting back on track

    Hi! Glad you are ok and that your health scare turned out to be nothing to worry about. Enjoy the New Forest!
  69. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Hi Katy I have literally 2 minutes before I have to log out and start work but just wanted to send you a massive hug. Your logical head knows your gain is mainly glycogen etc - just imagine you're standing on those scales holding 2 kitkats and a big bucket of water...cos that's all it is. Will...
  70. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Another day done and dusted without giving into the old food demons. Went for a jog this evening and got rather hot! I wasn't actually intending to go out but hubby told me he bought me a "present" which turned out to be a running magazine to help inspire me, bless his cottons. Did the trick...
  71. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Hi, I had a good day today thanks. Glad you feel inspired to do some fitness stuff, it's a great idea to log it in your diary as you get that extra sense of achievement seing it written down. Good luck with it. :)
  72. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    Glad you're feeling more positive Bren. I've absolutely no idea what choc buds are but they sound naughty :D
  73. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Hahahah - Sky channel 282. You can de-lurk now ;-)
  74. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Part 2 of today's diary...I've just discovered a new channel on Sky called the Fitness Channel which has lots of different workouts on there. Tonight I did an hour of aerobic exercise and I did a resistance training workout yesterday. I'm pleased as I was getting rather bored with doing the same...
  75. Serena A

    Relationship advice desperately needed!!!

    I guess then that you are an uncomfortable reflection/reminder of what he probably feels he ought to be doing himself, but won't/can't for whatever reason. Unfortunatley as the problem is with him, not you, I'm not sure what you can do about it, but I hope you can work things out.
  76. Serena A

    Relationship advice desperately needed!!!

    Sorry your OH is sabotaging you. Just wondering what his own weight is like? If he's slim, perhaps you could suggest the two of you do a deal - you'll regain all your weight if he agrees to put on enough weight to match your start BMI. Actually sit him down and discuss it as though you are...
  77. Serena A

    People Like What's Familiar - why we fail...

    Great post Amanda, I found that really helpful, especially the "you are already here" part. So true. Thanks!
  78. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Much as I would love to go back to CD I'm not allowing myself to because my brain needs to learn to take responsibility for my actions - if I make it too easy to blast the weight off then I'll be caught up in an endless cycle of on CD/off CD if that makes sense?? Edited to add that I’m not...
  79. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    So...back to my diary! Still doing okayish - I don't feel so resentful/childish about having to put in an effort to get myself back where I want to be. I've signed up to do a 10k run at the end of September, it's round Leeds Castle (near Maidstone) so it's a picturesque but challenging course...
  80. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Helloooooo!!! :wavey: No you don't come across as being funny at all, if anything I'll take it as a compliment! I hope I never came across as smug when I was in control, just posted how I was doing and I happened to be in a good place mentally at the time. But just as anyone can do well if...
  81. Serena A

    Giving yourself a leeway

    Except I think I may have managed the feat of using more words than you :D Being concise was never my strong point :rolleyes: Exactly - still battling. Sadly my brain didn't realise that as soon as my eyes saw my goal weight on the scales that all my food issues should just disappear...haha...
  82. Serena A

    advice re maintenace - please

    Hi If you put "calorie and carb counter" into Google it'll bring up a few options e.g. books such as "The Calorie, Carb and Fat Bible" and various online resources as well. Some are easier to use than others so have a look to see what works for you. Might be worth checking out the calorie...
  83. Serena A

    Giving yourself a leeway

    Just wanted to chime in and say that for me, the leeway school of thought has been the catalyst for the struggles I am having now. I told myself that I would allow my weight to fluctuate upwards by around 7lb or so, which it did whilst I was on holiday in June (although I didn't weigh myself I...
  84. Serena A

    Greeneyes will PERSEVERE.........

    Hi Linda, I hope you enjoyed your holiday. It can be a toughy when it comes to deciding what weight we want to be...I think as long as you are not equating the ideal weight/BMI as being the same as the ideal body shape then it's up to you whether you carry on for a few more lbs. As for tummy...
  85. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    Sounds like you have a sensible, achievable goal there. I think the only problem with vlcds is that anything you do after that doesn't seem good enough i.e. it can be hard to remember that a loss of, say, 1kg a week is pretty good and it can lead to uneccessary frustration. Hope you have a...
  86. Serena A

    Ceekays moving up the plans diary....

    Congrats on your 1lb loss, that's pretty good for the 1000 plan and you'll probably lose more next week when things settle down.
  87. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Yay welcome back Katy, sounds like you had a really lovely time in the sun! Glad you're feeling inspired too xx
  88. Serena A

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Welcome back you *raises glass* Our trigger foods can lead to a slippery slope but you have recognised it and put a full stop to it instead of letting it spiral so well done you. You can do this x
  89. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks Laura and Bess, I had another good day yesterday. xx I was supposed to go shopping with my friend but at the last minute I was offered free tickets for the HEVY music festival in Folkestone so we both went there instead. Headliners were Feeder, Ash and Gary Newman - I'm gonna really...
  90. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks Sleepy. Losing weight is definitely the easy bit (or at least losing it the first time is). I'm very good at losing weight, I'm very good at gaining weight, but rubbish at anything in-between! I suppose it's a bit like the opposite of love not being hate, but indifference. And being...
  91. Serena A

    Ceekays moving up the plans diary....

    Hello You like your chicken don't you?! Makes a change from seeing bloomin quorn all over the place :D Might have to give the diet coke chicken a go - sounds yum. Sounds like things are going well for you :) You also sound horribly busy - makes me feel tired just reading about it!
  92. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thank you. :) It was seeing the excuses that did it. I have had my "good" days before now but I've been kicking and screaming all the way. Today I feel calm. And a little guilty actually - I'm hardly a good advert for following the CD steps up. Although having said that, I know myself well...
  93. Serena A

    Old Piccie of me

    Blimey KD that's one heck of a pre-CD picture! :eek: Funny about your son not recognising you - I had that when I saw a friend's "before" picture recently, I'd very quickly forgotten what she'd looked like pre-weight loss and didn't actually remember her as being the way she was in the photo...
  94. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Well, I have checked out Susan Jeffers affirmation of the day which is: I always have the inner strength to find my way. (see what I did there? Gets me out of Thought for the Day ;)) My instinctive reaction to that affirmation was "do I?" I've come to the conclusion that yes, I do...
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    Curlywurly is venturing over......and wants to stay slim forever more!!!!

    Oh the joy of rediscovering clothes shopping for things you like, rather than things that fit. Go you! And a bikini eh...no wonder you're so happy! And so you should be!! :party0049: xx
  96. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks Lelly - feeling positive today thanks. I will check out that website :)
  97. Serena A

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Enjoy your day, and so pleased for you that you are nearly at your Dublin goal - well done you! x
  98. Serena A

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Aww sending you a massive hug :hug99: I hope you feel better soon, both physically and with ignoring that pesky self destruct button xxx
  99. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    Oh gawd tell me about it!! Have you tried healthy eating and exercise?! ;) Grrrrr. :D
  100. Serena A

    Raquel's daily diary.......my new life starts here!

    Fab plan Raquel, and definitely good for the long term. Glad you are feeling so positive :)
  101. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I've done that many times in the past. 1100 cals on choc/crisps etc during the day then a tin of soup in the evening accompanied by a pat on the back for staying under 1200 cals that day - madness. That's why I'm staying off the scales at this moment in time because for me, I need to concentrate...
  102. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Just popping in very quickly during my lunchbreak... I have to say that Laura's point is pretty much what I meant when I said size wasn't the issue - I just didn't put it very well. My size is not too much of an issue for me (at the moment) as I actually like being a bit heavier - it's fab to...
  103. Serena A

    Raquel's daily diary.......my new life starts here!

    Sorry you've not been feeling so good today :patback: Hope you feel better soon x
  104. Serena A

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Glad to hear you're still on track - fingers crossed for your Dublin goal. I hope yuo are feeling better now after this morning. xx
  105. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    HI Bren Hope you enjoyed the gym. It's annoying when we get that picky-picky feeling isn't it. It just niggles...grrrr. At least it was only fat-free lollies rather than something really naughty so at least it's not all bad :)
  106. Serena A

    Curlywurly is venturing over......and wants to stay slim forever more!!!!

    Well done Curly - huge congratulations!!
  107. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Liking that! Today has not been quite so good in that I have had a headache all day, that's about 4 days in a row now - I think it's probably the paint fumes from the recent decorating. Anyway I started the day well - fruit/yoghurt, soup and veg (not organised enough to make a proper packed...
  108. Serena A

    National Poetry Day 08/10/09

    I'm not a great poet (and don't I know it ;)) but here is my poem inspired by the fabulous KD's attitude to weight loss and maintaining (well kind of - she's not as corny :D) The number on the scales causes misery or mirth, But it’s not what defines you or measures your worth. You can feel...
  109. Serena A

    4 Years at goal!!

    I've only just found this thread - congratulations on your 4 years (and 1 week and 2 days now :rolleyes:) at goal! Hey you can now tell people your in your 5th year of maintenance - sounds even better ;) xx
  110. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Pleased you had a nice time. Don't worry about the 2lb, if you tackle them soon they'll be gone again in no time. I guess I can speak for everyone when I say please don't stop posting, sometimes our brains translates/skews things to reflect how we're feeling at that time - it's nothing to feel...
  111. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Quite. "Eating Less" vs "Couldn't Care Less"...sadly the latter has a habit of winning in my household. :rolleyes: :D
  112. Serena A

    Raquel's daily diary.......my new life starts here!

    Sounds like you had a lovely time and well done on staying in control. I'm with Sunshine regarding the snails - eeew! :-)
  113. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Aww everyone is so lovely - thanks :) I've had a good day today with my food - had fruit and yoghurt, soup, SF jelly and a cereal bar, then quorn sausages with veg. It's not my weight that bothers me so much as I still feel loads healthier and my asthma is still gone etc and health was the...
  114. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I've had an okay day today. Not good, not bad, but okay which will do me just fine :) Hubby and I have been decorating the rooms in the back of the house lately. For the past week we've been sleeping on the mattress which was plonked directly on the floor - it's not great to have spiders...
  115. Serena A

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Hello Hope you have enjoyed the rest of your 100% day! x
  116. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Hi Katy I hope you enjoy(ed) the festival xx
  117. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Aww thanks hunni x Congrats on your size 10 - you'll be in an 8 in no time!
  118. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    Hey Bren Well done for your weight and inch loss. xx
  119. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks for all your messages :) Gosh how Minimins has changed in just a few weeks...I feel as though I have been away forever :eek: In the last few weeks I've gone up a dress size to a 10. If someone had told me last year that I'd be miserable to be in a size 10 I'd have thought they were...
  120. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Another day... I'm very glad to say that I've perked up a bit recently and have made sensible food choices and kept up with the exercise. Still have my fat goggles on but overall feeling much more positive and it's all down to you guys...thanks :grouphugg: I know I'm still a little heavier...
  121. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks hun :) Lol! I will definitely track down that book (and read it whilst eating a bar of choccy probably :rolleyes: :D) Thank you xx Thanks Jess, glad you're getting on well with your own CD journey too :)
  122. Serena A

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Sure you'll be fine for just one day...better than going the other way and having too much! Have a good day :-)
  123. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    You must be a great cook to make quorn taste fab ;) :D How are you getting on with avoiding the evil bread? xx
  124. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    Hope Atkins is still going well for you? xx
  125. Serena A

    Will I lose weight during Maintenance??

    Hi If your ticker and stats are correct then you'll have to start moving up the plans before you get to 10st 7 anyway as you're not allowed to SS when your BMI is below 25. It's important you don't SS below BMI25 because although you'll probably still get good losses on the scales a much...
  126. Serena A

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Huge congrats for getting into the 11s - such a lovely feeling reaching those milestones isn't it?! Well done :)
  127. Serena A

    Raquel's daily diary.......my new life starts here!

    Congrats with your observation results, that's fab. Food on 1000 seems like loads at first doesn't it?! I gained a lb in my first week of moving up to 1000 but lost 3lb the next so don't panic even if you do show a gain as it'll only be temporary :)
  128. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Wow I have my very own poem - how cool is that!! :party0038: Sleepybird you are most definitely in the wrong job and how on earth did you know about my fat goggles?:peep: You lot are all amazing xx
  129. Serena A

    Diary: Shroomfest - episode 2 - Experiencing the evil maintenance. :-)

    Hello strager, glad it's going well and the boy is behaving - he sounds lovely. Good on you for doing well with maintenance too, you're always an inspiration xx
  130. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Scabby scone - sounds delightful :D Have you tried their cooked breakfasts - if they're anything like the ones down here they're the epitome of scabbyness :sign0137: Well done for resisting the biccies with your coffee xx
  131. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    There's not much I can say to that...you have this uncanny knack of reading the situation to a tee, not just with this but with all your posts throughout the forum. Sometimes we get so lost in the haze of our own emotions that we can't see the wood for the trees and it takes an outside...
  132. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Honestly I don't know what I'd do without you all, thank you Sleepybird xx I'm distracting myself in the Arcade at the moment, how bleedin' tough is that Connect 2 game? :eek: :D
  133. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Katy you are such a sweetie, you really are. :thankyou: I honestly can't say why I'm feeling the way I feel right now. I look at my ticker and my pictures and my previous posts and I get this overwhelming numbness to it all, like it's not me and that I'm deluding myself into thinking I could...
  134. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Mmmmm water...enjoy! :tongue: xx
  135. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    LOL Penny :D I know what you meant about not wanting to go and see Sally, I was the same last week and still feel the same this week! I'm still planning to go but whether I get on the scales is another matter - I'd rather bury my head in the sand at the moment rather than burden myself with...
  136. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thank you so much Bren, you are absolutley spot-on. I'm very much someone who lives in the past, not just with dieting/weight but in most other parts of my life too. I'm always pining to go back to a certain part of my life or wishing I could rewind a situation or event, and I dwell on things...
  137. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Well, after the positivity of yesterday morning's race I pressed the self-destruct button in my head and ate...and ate and ate and ate and had a full-on binge. Woke up this morning determined to feel positive but I almost drove home from work this lunchtime in order to quickly go and stuff my...
  138. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Cheers Raquel, Tracey and Lelly :)
  139. Serena A

    Having a break from VLCD????

    Hi I agree with the others - work up the plans. Loads of others have done the same thing as you planned, but virtually all have come back later to say they piled on the lbs. Remember as well that a VLCD lowers your metabolism more than a convential weight loss diet so you really do need to...
  140. Serena A

    ive had such a sad week

    Very sorry to hear of your loss, I am sure your nan will be looking down and feeling so proud of you xx
  141. Serena A

    O/T Devastated

    So sorry to hear your news - my thoughts are with you and your family. x
  142. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks and erm...no idea what's next!
  143. Serena A

    Kitten didn't make it-Gutted

    Sorry to hear your news and best wishes for the others x
  144. Serena A

    hurting (not about cd)

    I feel so sad reading all this, and I think you've had some great advice. To throw in my tuppence worth I'd be worried about the example your hubby is setting to your son - imagine in a few years time how much damage this man might do if he carries on belittling you like this. You and your...
  145. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    Hey Bren Sounds like you are doing ok overall and that you are in ketosis, I don't think the stix can change colour if there are no ketones in your system so even a light reading should be good? If you think on CD SS+ you can get into ketosis in 3-4 days on around 70gr of carbs a day then...
  146. Serena A

    Minilady's Diary... getting back on track

    :talk017: Really pleased for you Tracey - how exciting!! xx
  147. Serena A

    how will you keep it off ?

    Totally agree it's very much a mind thing - in most cases being overweight is merely the external symptom of our behaviour rather than being the problem in itself. Addressing the excess lbs with a few months of foodpacks or counting points or syns or whatever isn't the same as addressing the...
  148. Serena A

    Raquel's daily diary.......my new life starts here!

    HI Raquel Glad you are feeling more positive, sounds like a good idea to take the pressure off yourself and give your head some breathing space. Hugs and I hope 1000 goes well for you xx
  149. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Well done Katy, I hope today is ok for you xx
  150. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Awww thanks everybody :) Well...have done the race, got round in 31 minutes by my watch (official timer was 32.17 but it doesn't allow for the usual faffing of getting to the actual start line). They split us into 3 groups - runners, joggers and walkers so I plumped for the joggers but kept...
  151. Serena A

    Disheartened

    Hiya Bess I'm not disputing that volume-for-volume muscle weighs more than fat (sorry that comes across on t'internet as me being uppity but I'm not :)). If you were cycling from May-Sept you still only gained muscle at the rate of a lb and a bit per month (that's assuming all of the gain...
  152. Serena A

    Disheartened

    Hi Sammi Glad you're feeling upbeat again :-) It's definitely a good idea to take your measurements as if you're going to exercise the scales might not reflect your efforts. Any weight "gain" won't be muscle though as you're not on enough calories to build muscle - even if you were on a...
  153. Serena A

    Finally, the 100lbs down Milestone

    Congratulations, you truly deserve your success :happy096:
  154. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Gosh, way too much to quote, but thank you so much for your posts Katy, Tracey, Sleepybird, Aussieraquel, KD, Penny, Bren and Laura. I'd like to say it's good to know that I'm not alone in my experiences but that would be like saying that I'm glad everyone else struggles too, which of course I...
  155. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    It's weird you know, what's thrown me off track is not so much the weight gain whatever that may be, because I know I can deal with that within a week or two, but the fact that I feel like my head/mentality has gone back to square one. You know how it is when you (a general you, not you...
  156. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Yep...I'm definitely in that frame of mind at the moment. I feel like I'm "on a diet" because I still see my CDC for weigh-ins, but I'm not yet ready to cut the ties entirely because I have to learn to walk before I can run...feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place :sigh:
  157. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Ooops crossed some posts there...I feel like welling up cos everyone's so lovely. Thanks so much Sleepy and Tracey xx
  158. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks Katy, you're always so encouraging. I hate being in the real world food-wise, it does my head in. I'd love to blame it on that sneaky leptin trying to drag me back under but to be honest I'm just feeling tired of it all, tired of feeling...erm...healthy? Of feeling good? Makes no...
  159. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    :argh: I am a silly, silly girl. I went to my first weigh-in with my CDC tonight in three weeks and what happened - the panic about my holiday eating suddenly set in and I refused to be weighed. I mean WTF?? Up until that point I wasn't exactly proud of overindulging but it was no big...
  160. Serena A

    GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Well done you! :happy096:
  161. Serena A

    just a couple of before and after pics

    Fabulous piccies - congratulations on your achievement so far!
  162. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I did see the witches museum but it was closed so we couldn't go in. Cornwall is very mystical isn't it - the cottage we stayed in had a few books one of which was The Davinci Code which I read whilst I was there - certainly added to the atmosphere especially with Tintagel just down the road!
  163. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks for all your comments :) I stayed in a farm cottage on the north coast just outside Boscastle (only a few miles away from Tintagel) and it was beautiful. Back to work today...hols seem like a lifetime ago already but I'm pleased to be back to a routine when it comes to my food. After...
  164. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Hey Katy I know exactly what you mean - it's horrible having that niggly feeling when you don't really know why, and I guess the picking is just a distraction isn't it that temporarily gives us something specific to focus on. Grrrr...why can't we be one of the lucky ones who swear they've...
  165. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Hiya Katy Belated birthday wishes - glad you've had a nice few days. I had to wipe a little drool off my keyboard when I read about the slice of choc, cream & amaretto cake :D
  166. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Hello campers. Well I had a lovely holiday, Cornwall was every bit as beautiful and charming as I remember (went when I was 6 years old :family2:) I last went on holiday (a proper one) 4 years ago and was calorie counting during it, and for some reason the "shall I shan't I?" food dilemmas I...
  167. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I'm off on holiday tomorrow...going to Cornwall for a week - yay! It'll be the longest I've ever spent without posting or lurking on Minimins since I started CD last year - I'm really gonna miss it! :eek: See ya'll next week xx
  168. Serena A

    Help Girls - Binge eating why oh why.....

    Hey hun TBH I can't think of an answer as such :o The problem with "how do I stop bingeing" is that it's rarely about simply overeating. It's kinda like asking "how do I stop feeling sad/angry/whatever?" without us knowing any background as to why you're feeling sad/angry/whatever if that...
  169. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Hahah yes I'm getting the surveying-me-up-and-down looks already, mind you I've never maintained before so I can understand peoples' scepticism. Thanks for sharing your experiences, it's so very helpful :)
  170. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I really want to sign off my posts as "Ms Skywalker" but by implication that leaves our KD as Yoda - flattering comparison wisdom-wise but not so great in the green-and-wrinkly department...can you imagine the newbies "I heard CD could make you lose your hair but this is effing ridiculous!!"...
  171. Serena A

    Minilady (Tracey) 2 years at goal!!

    Huge (or should that be skinny) congratulations Tracey :happy096:
  172. Serena A

    Why have I done this?? Total Idiot!!!!!!!!!

    Chin up Amanda, remember how positive you felt the other day when you pointed out how much food you would need to eat to put back on two stone - it was only a sarnie, it's nothing in the scheme of things so don't feel down hun :) xx
  173. Serena A

    CDCs- Can you drink Marigold?

    Hi It's here: http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-faq-general-information/78522-water-flavourings-mousse-mix-quantities.html My own CDC told me that too. For the veg flavour each 250ml serving contains just under 12cals and 1.6gr carbs - times that by say 3 a day 7 days a week and it all...
  174. Serena A

    CDCs- Can you drink Marigold?

    Hi Broxi Not a CDC but the official answer is no to the marigold...however many people use the low salt marigold instead of the cd veg drink. Personally I think its main impact is a head thing - when I did SS I wanted to be confident that I had gone "by the book" otherwise the minute you let...
  175. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Love it - you're always losing your class aren't you?! :p You'll never lose us lot though :sign0151: PMSL!:8855:
  176. Serena A

    Diary: Shroomfest - episode 2 - Experiencing the evil maintenance. :-)

    Aww hunni you deserve to be pampered and spoiled! He sounds like a good 'un - you deserve no less xx
  177. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    :happy096: Well done Katy that's fab! This is just my opinion but it might be worth considering going back into something structured like 1500 or even 1800 for a couple of weeks or so because with all that distraction and rushing around whilst away you might need to establish what your calorie...
  178. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    LOL - how very dare you :D Thanks for the input Lexie - totally makes sense. I did anticipate a bit of a void but not quite so much! I like your hill analogy and your list of things, will definitely have to try harder to find a new hobby/focus. My house is full of abandoned one minute...
  179. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I wonder what day I'm on? This feels really strange, but I feel a little blue right now. I've just been reading through some of the newbie posts...the apprehensions, the excitement...the hopes and fears...and suddenly I thought "I miss all that" - I mean WTF?? And then I read KD's post in...
  180. Serena A

    someone please slap me around the head

    Lol I loved those books! Especially the mad woman who'd chuck her washing water down the tree!! Sorry Wabbit didn't want to hijack your thread...here you go :copon: :D
  181. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Ooh Penny lovely to see you petal :hug99: Be brave, you know you wanna have your ass kicked by Rosie really :D xx
  182. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks Sarah :) I mainly did taebo which really trains your arms, legs and core muscles, stability ball work and general exercises using low weight/hi rep moves like bicep curls etc with light (1-1.5kg) dumbbells. Blimey feel worn out just writing about it all :D
  183. Serena A

    HELP!!

    It's probably the last thing you feel right now but believe me once you hit target you'll wonder where the time went (is it really 1st June today??! :eek:) and it really will feel like you woke up a slim goddess - trust me :D xx
  184. Serena A

    Visceral Fat

    I'm not sure of my exact % of muscle mass because the print out I have splits it down further into water and bone and stuff, but it has a little bar graph type thing at the bottom and it shows me in a range that is slightly higher than average, and to be fair I do have some biceps on me now...
  185. Serena A

    Visceral Fat

    Hi Green Eyes Funnily enough I only posted in my diary a couple of days ago how I recently had my visceral fat rating measured and it came out at a reading of 3. I don't know what it was when I started but my overall body fat % was in the mid 40s so it probably wouldn't have been that great...
  186. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    Cheers Bren! I'm fine thanks, still maintaining believe it or not...head is gradually catching up!
  187. Serena A

    My journey to the Land Of Slim

    Well done for all your achievements so far Sunshine Singer, attitude is truly the key to success with all this :)
  188. Serena A

    clothes to throw or not to throw ??

    My CDC does a clothing exchange so I've got rid of all my old clothes there, even the ones I would normally keep "for old" (which I would always end up fitting back into of course). Felt like keeping my old clothes would be like planning ahead for failure. Kept just one large pair of trousers...
  189. Serena A

    CD had changed my life............

    If only :o p.s. great thread Curly, you've done really well :)
  190. Serena A

    Bren's Diary - The journey begins, again!

    Good for you Bren and glad you enjoyed the wedding x
  191. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Welcome back Katy :)
  192. Serena A

    My CD journey from start to finish

    Thanks, and good luck for tomorrow :)
  193. Serena A

    DAILY TIPS

    Great thread Broxi. Hope you don't mind but thought I'd add a tip that helped me loads: "If hunger is not the problem then food is not the solution."
  194. Serena A

    Bit scared.

    Hi I can understand what you're saying about being scared of regaining - it's a common fear. From a practical point of view if you follow the CD steps up you'll gradually be restoring your metabolism to the correct level for your new weight. The steps culminate in finding out at what calorie...
  195. Serena A

    Motivational pics for you

    Well done - looking fab :)
  196. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Not sure - I'm guessing it might be based on BMI. I'm going to ask next time I see her but she did say I could ignore that bit of the reading :D
  197. Serena A

    People who post on the CD 100% forum. Please read.

    Sorry...where's that report button gone?? ;)
  198. Serena A

    People who post on the CD 100% forum. Please read.

    Not sure if that's right or wrong - I suppose this is what KD is getting everyone's opinions for. :) I always saw the main CD forum as being just that, the main forum for chat and support, and the 100% part was for a bit of refuge if I just wanted to get my head down and get a different kind...
  199. Serena A

    People who post on the CD 100% forum. Please read.

    How about renaming the forum itself to "Cambridge Diet 100% posts forum"? And if newbies etc don't get the title and ask what that means, it's an opportunity to point them to a sticky explaining it...
  200. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thanks KD and Laura :) Sadly the scales definitely say my ideal body weight should be 3.3kg less than it is now - my CDC was quite surprised too. Am chuffed to bits with my visceral fat reading which is the biggy for me with my family history of high blood pressure/heart disease so am not too...
  201. Serena A

    100%? But what about the other plans?

    I think KD hit the nail on the head the last time this subject came up, the problem arises when the 100% forum is viewed as a place for 100% people, when it is in fact a forum for 100% posts, so the issue of feeling "welcome" or not doesn't come into it. I think it's a big shame when forums...
  202. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Just been reading the age-old argument over on the 100% forum about what that forum should be used for and am feeling rage. Sorely tempted to wade in but I think I've made my feelings known on that subject a few too many times :banghead: Anyway... Went for my weigh in on Thursday evening, my...
  203. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    LOL that made me chuckle - we have our very own poet laureate Sadly I have no more sayings They'd bugun to descend into farce So we'll have to make do with your brayings Whilst I admire my skinnier....attitude :D
  204. Serena A

    I'm back......with tail between my legs!

    Welcome back Mollydog :)
  205. Serena A

    Weightloss after 5 days

    Thanks :) I like Hythe - worked there for 5 years. Still pop down occasionally to go to JC Rooks and Waitrose. CD is the best ever - my only regret is that I didn't find it years ago despite the broc & cheese soup :D
  206. Serena A

    Weightloss after 5 days

    Well done you! I see you're in Hythe - I'm just outside Folkestone...if you need someone to help clean up the barf after you try the broccoli & cheese soup just let me know ;) :) x
  207. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Hey Katy, glad you're doing well. Can't believe how quickly the time has gone - are you really home this Saturday?!!
  208. Serena A

    My CD journey from start to finish

    Thanks, and congrats on your weight loss so far :)
  209. Serena A

    how do you stay motivated during lower weight loss weeks

    Hi Week 2/week 3 are infamous as the weeks when a lot of people have a poor weight loss showing on the scales but it does tend to catch up with itself the week after. Check out this sticky from the main forum, it's seriously motivational...
  210. Serena A

    Encouragement Boost Required: how does it feel to have lost weight?

    Heheh, thanks :D It seems to be quite common that once you hit target you still want to lose more. I think a lot of people confuse losing weight with attaining the perfect figure, when in reality we're still pretty much the same shape, just a smaller, healthier version if that makes sense...
  211. Serena A

    Encouragement Boost Required: how does it feel to have lost weight?

    Hi Broxi Sorry you've been feeling down today. CD is one of those things where it can feel like an eternity sometimes, and yet at the same time you're like whoah - where did the last month go?! My head hasn't caught up with my weight loss yet and I still feel "fat" for most of the time - so...
  212. Serena A

    Longest You've SSed

    Hi, sorry can't help as I only SS'd for about 5 months but didn't want to read and run. Well done with your fantastic losses so far. x
  213. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I'm feeling "happy" today - my totm has finally come after being awol since January (had a few false starts over the last few months which came to nothing). No wonder I've been a grumpy moo all week! Just pleased that my body is finally returning to normal. Went for my WI last night, my...
  214. Serena A

    My CD journey from start to finish

    Hey lo ma? Lost me there... (or is that lei ho ma?? In which case "gai ho" I think!!) I live just outside Folkestone now, I expect it's changed loads since you were there (I've only lived round these parts since 1994 so not sure) but I do like the area :)
  215. Serena A

    Does this diet always work?

    Hi Broxi On every type of diet I ever did (and that's since 1991 so a heck of a lot!) I would stall completely after losing 1.5 - 2 stone if I ever made it that far. I therefore had exactly the same worries as you prior to starting CD but was so desperate I thought I'd give it a go...
  216. Serena A

    made it to the half way point and fell off!!

    Hi Angel, I was just thinking about you recently...glad to see you back and good luck with the restart. Good luck with yours too Curvalicious. x
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    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I have to admit that the night before hubby's day out, my instinct was pouty lip stampy feet "but I always do this when hubby is away - I'm missing out on an opportunity!" But then rather than doing my usual of trying to talk myself out of it using logical arguments (e.g. if you eat poorly...
  218. Serena A

    My CD journey from start to finish

    Hi Cheesie Jim :D I think my life must be stalking yours in some kind of parallel universe type thing (minus the stint in the army LOL). As well as the HK connection I remember reading in one of your threads that you once lived in Folkestone and Hythe of which I've also lived in both, sorry...
  219. Serena A

    My CD journey from start to finish

    Hello Sorry for the late reply! Not entirely sure where my mum is from to be honest :o somewhere near Tsim Sha Tsui I think. I haven't been since 1989 because the family moved to Toronto a year or two after that because of the Chinese handover. Sadly I don't speak Chinese, can only...
  220. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Hope all is well today Katy. xx
  221. Serena A

    Raquel's daily diary.......my new life starts here!

    Hope you had a better day today, hugs x
  222. Serena A

    advice needed!

    Your friends would probably be gutted if they thought you could only enjoy their party/celebrating with them if you were eating ;) :D Seriously though, if you want a drink (I assume alcoholic?) then you'd need to eat some carbs first anyway because it's dangerous to drink whilst in ketosis on...
  223. Serena A

    Pictures posted

    You look great, can so see the difference especially round your face (sorry if that comes across rude lol!) Congrats x
  224. Serena A

    Raquel's daily diary.......my new life starts here!

    Glad you've had a good few days food wise, hope it's gone well today for you. Isn't fat free Greek yoghurt just the best...mmmm :drool:
  225. Serena A

    My CD journey from start to finish

    Oh gosh tell me about it! :( My mum is originally from Hong Kong and whenever we used to go over there to visit her family I was always felt soooo huge. Mind you it was the only place I've ever been where at 5'2" I was actually quite tall too! Oh and the food...dim sum every morning was my...
  226. Serena A

    I just took update photos...

    Don't worry, once you're at goal (and before then even!) you'll be so pleased you took it...you're doing fab.
  227. Serena A

    So mad with myself...

    Hugs Lily. None of us would be on this forum had we not fallen off some kind of dieting wagon at some point. You've not let anyone down any more than if you'd made a choice to wear a particular set of clothes or made a choice to leave the washing up until the morning. Your eating today was just...
  228. Serena A

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    You're doing really well Katy, be proud of yourself xx
  229. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    LOL I don't know about that - I think Gillian would tut tut and say that I used the distraction technique yesterday instead of facing up to my compulsive overeating-y thoughts :rolleyes: But so what I got a new dress out of it :) p.s. did I say I had a new dress :D
  230. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Thank you :) Everyone must think I am so vain but it's just my way of pinching myself to prove that no, I'm not dreaming, that really is me there :D
  231. Serena A

    7th Weigh in (am on cloud nine)

    Well done Tilly, you have so obviously found your focus this time and it's lovely to see your success :)
  232. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Aww bless you hunni :whip: :D xx
  233. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    I'm such a photo slut aren't I...:rolleyes: The dress looks nicer in real life (it's all frilly down the front) but you get the jist. Ooh I feel like such a...girl!
  234. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Aww thanks. It did feel amazing, especially as I've never been slim before so simple things like knowing for the first time that I can get my arms out during the hot weather feel all shiny and new and wondrous. Not that I don't still have some serious bingo-wingage going on but hey - nobody's...
  235. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Indeed it is. I find it a real eye-opener being on this forum - all the things I assumed only I was crazy or greedy or sad enough to do and they actually turn out to be relatively common...
  236. Serena A

    SA's 810 and beyond diary a.k.a My daily kick up my own behind ;-)

    Yay - I have my home internet and my car back :D Hubby was out all day yesterday at a Landrover show in Southampton. Him being out all day with no chance of him popping back unexpectedly would previously have been a cue for me to stock up on unhealthy food and have a bingefest. Sadly, the...
  237. Serena A

    Fat in the head?

    Hi Sorry for the late reply, and thanks for your lovely comments :) I've always been top-heavy and I've found that my shape has more or less stayed in proportion as I've lost the weight. I'm now a size 10 on top and an 8 on the bottom, and just like crazylilblondie I was in size 10 bottoms...
  238. Serena A

    My CD journey from start to finish

    Hi Thank you so much, glad the tips have helped :) Must say you look pretty damn hot yourself! Serena x
  239. Serena A

    SIZE 12!!!!!!

    Congratulations, that feeling of getting into a size you've never been before is so lovely isn't it! Well done.
  240. Serena A

    Fat in the head?

    Hi Lynda Just wanted to post as my stats are similar to yours. I've recently finished CD including all the steps up, I do have to be conscious about making healthy choices but it's getting easier. The beauty with CD is that they give you such a structured plan to reintroduce food with each...
  241. Serena A

    Sharon's 100% restart

    Hi Sharon, great to see you back! xx
  242. Serena A

    reassurance needed please

    Hi Loiuse I put on 1lb during my first week of 1000 (following the plan) but lost 3lb the week after (still doing the same thing as the first week i.e. 1000 cals with carbs) so as everyone else has said don't panic even if the scales do show a gain as it's impossible to put on genuine weight...
  243. Serena A

    Diary: Shroomfest - episode 2 - Experiencing the evil maintenance. :-)

    I have to admit I have no idea what that means but it sounds impressive anyway! Glad you have had a nice few days. xx
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