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I'm good thanks Tinks. Busy with work and the house move that's still not quite happened. For the course everyone was dressed casual. I wore a casual dress and there were plenty in jeans and t-shirts. It's definitely not formal! Love that you're still shopping!!! Xxx

The rice pudding didn't seem to have the same effects.

The differences weren't week to week but over a longer period. I was merely letting people know my experience of those products in response to a question that was asked.

The only reason I said about the spag Bol is that when I was a consultant those who had it regularly seemed to slow in their losses but when they stopped having it their losses increased. As I say it's anecdotal and it shouldn't stop anyone having it just something to be aware of!

You can have any three products on ss. The bars you have to wait until week 3 to have. There's some anecdotal evidence that the spag Bol slows losses in some people! Hope you're doing well!

You're probably feeling hungry because you've started to exercise. It will pass but if you continue with the exercise you might want to talk to your CDC about going up to step 2 so your body doesn't feel deprived! Keep drinking water and sticking with it though. Xxx

Morning. How is kusadasi? I got back from Sicily on Sunday and I have to say I rather enjoyed the red wine and pasta so I'm back on track now! Hope you're having a great time kiwi! Xxx

The chances are that the hike in exercise has just caused your body to keep hold of some fluid whilst your muscles repair. It's totally normal. However keep going with it and you will start to see the drop again. Not only will you lose lbs you will be toned too! Xxx

To be honest everyone was so flaky I'm not really doing the consultant thing any more. There was an expectation that I would be at the clients beck and call but that they could then cancel at the last minute, not actually use the products so only buy 5 things despite being on ss, or send their...

Hiya Tinks! That's such great news! You've done amazingly well! Xxx

Oh no! Get yourself to a physiology and get your hips sorted! Being in pain is rubbish! Xxx

30 mile cycle ride yesterday mostly into a head wind! First ride of the summer but it was good! How are you all getting on? Xxx

Choose low salt bouillon and you're all good. I think you'll be ok with your soup. Just keep away from the carb veggies.

I'm doing ok. The lbs are coming off and I am busy at work so all is good. We have a weekend in Sicily booked for the end of the month. We decided we didn't manage to have an Easter weekend so we are going to have an alternative long weekend instead! My calf is getting much better but I'm not...

You'll fell tired until your body gets used to low calories and burning its own fat. Then you might feel amazing!

Well done on at least making lunch! That's a step in the right direction. I had a terrible weekend and think I'm paying for it now with a cracking headache. Not helped by builders hammering on the outside of the building. Oh well hope you all have good days! Xxx

It shouldn't slow it down too much but if you're on any meds then that might effect the step you can use.

1 1/2 stone seems like a lot to lose if your bmi is already 22. Yes you can use Cambridge. You can only use step 2 or above at your bmi and your CDs shouldn't take you below 20 on your bmi. You won't lose as quickly as someone who is heavier and on ss but you will lose quicker than on other...

Well done for stopping the rot kiwi. I however have not today. I feel yuck with hay fever and a cold (coughing isn't part of hay fever I've had before so think it might be the cold my business partner had last week!) so feeling sorry for myself and therefore eating crap! However I have told...

I've had a terrible weekend so far diet wise. Completely off the wagon and need to get back on it! Feeling yucky. Want to get back to exercising. Going to try a little bit today. Xxx

Glad you're feeling better Liz! Kiwi, instead of going to McDonald's go tithe supermarket and buy some veg and fruit then buy some precooked meat or eggs and you have quick easy food. This is what I have to do atm. Though I understand the lure of the takeaway try to order the better things and...

Oh no kiwi I hope you get back on track soon! When are you falling off the wagon? When I struggled it was in the evenings so I rear loaded my food until I stopped wanting to eat so much at night. Of its that vending machine at work can you keep an emergency amount of cash in your purse, like a...

Oh no Liz! No glycogen in your muscles at all after two fast days!!! Oh dear get some good food inside you and relax! Xxx

Hiya, well my leg is getting better but I'm not quite ready to run yet! I had chocolate on Sunday and Monday but nothing naughty has passed my lips since. I'm starting to feel much better for it but tired due to too much work! Could do with a long weekend to make up for the one I missed working...

No time off yet. Got loads to do. Hoping I heal soon! Hope the takeaway and harvester and chocolate cravings are all gone and you both have good weeks. I'm just keeping my diet under control and hoping I'll just get by and start exercising as soon as I can. Xxx

My calf is still sore and I'm still limping. Worse though is that other than yesterday I've worked all over the weekend! Glad you're both doing well! Xxx

Glad you're all in one piece Liz! I overstretched my calf driving in an uncomfortable van for 6 hours. My own mistake but it seems to be getting better quite quickly! I'm struggling to control my appetite with so much food around! I'm also working at home so a bit bored too! Trying not to...

Yes good luck shiningstar. Stick with it! I have strained my calf muscle so I can't do much exercise until it's better apparently rest, ice, compression and elevation are my options! Boo. Guess I'd better be super careful about my food then! Xxx

I was right to be worried about 2 days of driving and bad food. I've put in 2lbs from Monday's 9 7! Oh well hopefully they'll come off soon! Back to it today though my leg is giving me hell! Hope you all have good days! Xxx

I'm not doing too badly but early morning and travelling tend to mean I don't eat as well as I should. But I'll see what happens come Monday. It's Easter so anyone going to see family and losing weight is doing phenomenally! I noticed it had gotten quiet too. I wonder where Liz is?!? Xxx

Yay kiwi! No long sleep for me. My neighbours were up arguing at 6am! I mean proper arguing with slamming of doors and shouting. I wouldn't mind but they were all happy again by breakfast and I felt like I hadn't slept in days! I have however knackered my right calf. Don't know how. Not...

If you stick o it you can expect about a stone a month. You want to know about side effects and water, potential effects on periods and medications. Your consultant should explain everything. And son be afraid to ask questions either during or after (she'll give you her contact number etc) no...

I'm in Cornwall. Just time for a spot of lunch and a quick change out of my sweaty clothes (been on the road since 5:30 and fighting the wind all the time!) before my meeting! Hoping its short so I can get to the hotel for a long sleep!

Now that is good news Kiwi! Xxx

Well done kiwi! I'm down 2lbs this week too! Good weeks for both of us! Busy week but I will do my best to avoid the tired snacking at the service stations! Liz hope you had a great time celebrating! Xxx

Well done on getting back on track kiwi! I have a crazy week lined up! I've got the bikes in for a service tomorrow then I've to be in Cornwall on Tuesday and Wednesday (for work) then spend all day Thursday writing reports about Tuesday and Wednesday! Then it's Easter but hubby is working...

Quiet on here atm. Kiwi hope you're feeling better. Liz hope the liver news hasn't tripped you up and you're enjoying your other half's birthday celebrations. Flic I hope your running is still going well! Xxx

Really glad that your current lifestyle is right for making you better Liz! I'm sure you'll be ok but it's good that they checking you over properly! I had a busy day. Been on my feet all day and am now knackered. Xxx

Liz that's rubbish news! But you're doing the right thing by being healthy and getting fit. Maybe it only shows now because there's less of you to hide the issue? Have they said if it's permanent damage or if it will reverse given time? Sending you lots of hugs! Xxx

You should only weigh yourself once a week that way you avoid the daily fluctuations but see the actual change in yourself. I'd also recommend using a tape measure so you can see the size changes too. Also when you weigh keep things the same. So same time of day and close o possible to same...

I used to be scared of a 5k run and had to work up to the race for life 5ks in the summer. Having lost weight and actually kept going with the training including dealing with injuries 5k is a jaunt now! It feels great. Sounds like you have quite the plan for your other half their Liz! You can...

You're right Liz. I'm going to go for a short run today! Hope your fast day goes well. I don't find them so bad to be honest as you know tomorrow will be here soon enough. Hope you have lots of fun celebrating other half's birthday! Xxx

Well done! At this stage it's really important to stay in ketosis and that's what you're doing by choosing eggs and meat. It won't affect your losses until you start to reintroduce carbs and at that stage your calorie intake becomes more important. I had one client who thought it was ok to...

Well done Liz! Get those lbs off. You've shown you can maintain you just need to do it with a bit more off!!! Well done kiwi. I'm not sure I could do that! I'm trying to decide whether or not I should run short and fast tomorrow or long! I want to get into double figures but round here that...

Oh, not sure about that body pump then! I went for an 8 mile run today. Hubby came with me it was strange running with someone else!

Yay! Looking good Liz. Well done! Xxx

So what's body pump kiwi? I'm always afraid to try classes with such non descriptive titles! Hope you had fun! Liz, you've probably crossed the finish line already! Hope you're all good. Let's see the medal!! Xxx

Good luck Liz! Xxx

Some impact is good for your bones though, it makes them stronger. Especially if you're a woman and pre or peri menopausal. Research has shown that those who do some impact exercise (even just walking) have stronger bones than those who do no impact exercise at all in the long run! Swimming...

Close to home then. I'm sure you'll be great! Xxx

Thanks Liz, I'm struggling to find longer runs (10miles+) without thinking I've got it worked out and then having to add a random loop in at the end. Psychologically I like to know where I am and how long I've got left. And also I don't like passing close to home incase I'm tempted to cut it...

Those mystery lbs have gone this morning. Quick running question Liz, do you plan on running a certain distance or just see how you go? And if you were aiming for a long one do you preplan your route or just keep going? When's your next half? Xxx

Hiya, You're definitely not posting in the wrong place. Good luck with your start and remember just get through the first week or so and you'll be flying! Xxx

Yes Flic I'm totally with Liz on the golden half hour for post run recovery food. Also the hot bath will have made things worse! Hope you feel better. I went out for a run but my lunch kept repeating in me and now I feel really queasy, I had to walk the last mile or so. I'm freezing cold too...

The thing with squash is that most of it is 'no added sugar' rather than sugar free. That means there's still fructose from the fruit in it. So either check the label and see if it has carbs in it, if there's no carbs it's ok to drink. If there are carbs then it might knock you out of ketosis! Xxx

Jumped on the scale this morning to see a random 2lb gain!!!! No idea why, been eating well and exercising, no booze. Possibly not enough water!? Big leg muscles are a bit of a drawback of exercise but it's better than being porky! 2:15 is a good time Liz. This one will be better though I'm...

What were you doing Flic? I'm just about to do a boxecise class. I think. There's nobody else here so we will see!!! Lunchtime exercise! Xxx

Been to physio my hips stay level now and I don't over pronate or over stride. I need to keep my cadence up its currently at 165 but 175 gives me better form! Yay for no pain!!! Xxx

Been to physio my hips stay level now and I don't over pronate or over stride. I need to keep my cadence up its currently at 165 but 175 gives me better form! Yay for no pain!!! Xxx

That must feel really good to hear someone who doesn't know you show some appreciation for what you do. Being a health freak is much better than being overweight and unhealthy! Physio in the morning. I did a 9mile run the other day and my it band has complained about it non-stop since! Rolled...

That's loads of time Liz! Just enjoy feeling fit and healthy! Well done on the run last night! Hope your friend's ok too. Keep your fluids up kiwi and hopefully you'll get better soon! Xxx

Oh no Kiwi. That's rubbish. I hope the antibiotics are working so you can feel better soon! Xxx

How are you all doing? Xx

Hiya, with the gym and c25k you need to be on at least step 2. You won't build much muscle (you certainly won't bulk) and will lose more fat than you gain in muscle. You will still be eating at a deficit and though you will have an initial lb or so water weight due to your muscles getting used...

I'm not surprised you're tired and sore. Sounds like you had a bit of a time emotionally and physically! I stopped seeing people where I live a the mo due to the move (which now own happening!) so it's a bit quiet. I've got a couple of people who have contacted me recently who are near my work...

Boo Kiwi. I had a root canal once. Not fun! Hope you feel better soon. Don't beat yourself up too much we all have bad days! Xxx

Morning All, I had an sts week. Not really so bad considering the chocolate last week following my bout of self pity. This week will be better! How are you feeling this morning Liz? Xxx

Well I am very proud of your achievement! Well done! Xxx

Yay! Well done Liz. 2:15 with a stitch is pretty good going! Actually that's fantastic! I'm back from work and now need about 5 showers! Xxx

Good luck! Xxx

That is lovely Liz. I had an op on my legs in 2006 and was told never to run. But I did and it's great. Xxx

5 miles today and a fire scene to go to tomorrow! So it's turning into a busy weekend. Hope you have a fab time at your half marathon Liz. Don't forget we want that pic of you with your medal (red face optional!) Xxx

That's pretty good running Kiwi! Down to 35 minutes already is great! I am just having breakfast before going for my long run in a bit. I think I should do 8 miles today but I'm not sure where to go! I could run into central London from here and get the tube back! But that seems excessive...

I only chose to tell a select few. And then only when it would be obvious to them. I was on antibiotics so couldn't drink alcohol and didn't feel like eating because the infection had knocked me sick and food made be queasy! I would pick at chicken and veg if forced but nothing more than that...

You'll get fluctuations if you weigh daily. So either don't or accept it'll be up and down. Your period can get out of whack on cd by will get back to normal after.

Best to avoid as the acid can affect your ketosis but a can of coke zero as a treat would be fine. Xxx

Well done on the running Flic! I did my hiit class and I'm knackered now but I will go for a run later as I am not sore (yet!) so think I should make the most of it. Plus as my knee is already taped in bright blue it would be a shame to waste it!

Well Hubby took me out for a meal last night at Galvin the posh windows restaurant at the top of the Hilton on park lane. Shame is that though the food was lovely it was too rich for me and now my digestive system is in turmoil and has kept me awake most of the night. Still I'm up and about to...

Well the low carb flu is when you start going into ketosis you can feel like you're getting the flu. So achy and headaches etc. not usually a sore throat though. So it's likely you have a real bug. If up to step 2 or 3 until you're better. If your bmr is 1400 and a bit then if you don't...

How are we all doing? I am feeling a bi better now. Mostly because I've looked at the alternatives to what I want and they're not so bad! Today I went for a short run. Tomorrow I have a hiit class in the morning and will go for a gentle run in the afternoon. Saturday will probably have o be...

If you're sure it's an illness and not just the low carb flu then you should go up to at least step 2/3 until you recover! Feel better soon! Btw I can't eat as many cals as there are in step 5 and lose or maintain weight without exercising. You need to work out your basal metabolic rate and...

Hiya, I lost weight in Cambridge and the variety within the restrictions is good enough that you feel like you're still eating but without feeling hungry. If you do choose Cambridge the group on here is really supportive! Best of luck. Xxx

Sorry my confusion. The Cwp is a ketogenic diet and the original poster was talking about ss (sole source) and I thought you were doing the same.

Sorry your original post said you were doing ss again and the only reason ss doesn't drive people insane is because of ketosis and not feeling the hunger after a while. I'd misunderstood. I didn't realise that you weren't actually doing Cwp.

The problem with eating fruit or couscous on Cwp is that it has sugars in it and so you won't get into ketosis! You'll lose weight due to low cals but will likely always feel hungry. Try protein and veg!

Well good luck for the half at the weekend. You'll have to let us know how it goes! I have (hopefully temporary) mojo loss, I'm just getting a bit depressed about the house and the move and just being very busy at work. I have bought some decent food today though so I am trying to stick with...

Weirdly, despite the wine and French style breakfast, lunch and dinner I am the same weight as last week! Clearly eating in France doesn't count! Now that the dime bars are gone you can concentrate on being good Kiwi! Flic did you enjoy your weekend? Is your half this weekend coming Liz? Xxx

Mel is right this isn't an easy diet, we all have bad days and good days. If you're not getting support from your mum try explaining the diet to her as it was explained to you and the reasons you chose it. If she's unconvinced (as were my family) then say to her give it a month and the...

Oh dear Kiwi just consider it a weekend blip and start fresh tomorrow! I ate cheese and had wine this weekend in greater amounts than was actually necessary but tomorrow is a new day and I'll be slimmer and fitter by the end of it! Xxx

Just on the train on the way back. Got a boot full of wine from my vineyard share. The wine is building up though as I don't drink nearly as much as I used to! Hope you're feeling more human now Lizz! Did you have a good time? I'm hoping for a good week. I am doing a boot camp type week of...

Looking gorgeous! Your wedding dress is beautiful! Xxx

No worries. But if you were more easily led then she could be encouraging dangerous behaviour in a susceptible person. Glad you're not doing it though! Xxx

Well done on the bake sale Liz. We are just packing for a short trip to francs tomorrow. Just the one night but it'll genus away from the flat for a bit! Xxx

Emmapetty thats really worrying! A cdc shouldn't be advising this sort of thing at all! Definitely work up the steps and then get back on it straight after and you're likely just to sts and lose quickly afterwards! I'd have a word with her about the poor advice but other than that there's not...

That's beautiful Kiwi! Xxx

I took flapjacks and biscuits in for a meeting today and basically kept handing them round until they were all gone. Not one passed my lips! You'll be fine! Hope it's fun too! Xxx

That sounds delicious! Xxx

Glad you're feeling better Liz! Well done on the 10k despite not Really feeling great! Don't forget you're meant to taper your runs before big races so don't tire yourself out! I'm sure you'll be great anyway! Kiwi-how are you feeling now?!? Just got the clean washing to put away and...

Oh dear kiwi. Never mind just put it behind you and get back to it! I had a terrible day yesterday too. I worked from 7:30 to 7:30 with three hours + of travel and I ate really badly and had a beer when I got home. Anyway today is another day and I have had two products and I'm looking forward...

Have you got this horrible bug that's going around Liz? Lots of people seem to have caught a queasiness and puking bug! Well done on the running kiwi! I remember the first time I tried I went out the door and I think died after a mile. My first 5k took my 45 minutes. I think I'd walk it faster...

I know. It sucks. I didn't raid the sweet shop but I didn't go out for my run either I just sort of wallowed. Today I feel like wallowing but I have too much work to do for that. So I'm off to work and I am going to eat healthily and go for a run later. The added on from the weekend is gone...

Thanks kiwi. I haven't raided the sweets. Mostly because I haven't got anything in the house and I'm not going to the shop. I had such a good weekend it's just the worst Monday ever! Oh well tomorrow is another day and there's nothing I can do about it! Xxx

Not having a good day. Just found out our buyer is pulling out. Our vendor won't wait for a new buyer and hubby is being made redundant. So no house move for us anytime soon! Not a good day. Feel like raiding the sweet shop but think I'll just cry instead. Gutted.

Glad you had s good time kiwi and the 2lbs will come off quickly! I did a lot of exercise this weekend including the running I've already mentioned plus walking to/from and around Greenwich most of Saturday and swimming yesterday afternoon so I think my muscles are sore and a bit bloaty as I'm...

Yes the it band is the one that goes from the top to below the knee on the outside. It gets tight but rolling helps quite a lot! I've not tried those yogurts I'll have a look for them! Xxx

You know it went really well no knee pain. I have a little bit of itb tightness so I'm rolling it tonight. Foam rolling hurts but only temporarily. Then it feels great. Tonight we are having the tuna steaks we didn't have last night. We just had the scallops and were full. I do love a...

Hi all, Hope you're having good Sunday's. Kiwi I'm sure you're having fun in London! Just back from a 6 mile run just got to stretch out and I think I'll pop for a swim. Xxx

That sounds like a good weekend! This is my first non working weekend in three weeks so I have been out in Greenwich today and tonight I'm cooking scallops and tuna for our dinner with a glass of wine. I'm quite pleased with my pb on my first parkrun for about a year! Just means it's getting...

Well done and the half time. That's great. Parkrun was damp and muddy but I got a pb so that's all good. I'm aiming to break 30 minutes next week! Xxx

How was your run today? Sports massage always leaves me feels a bit bruised the next day but then after that it feels so much better. Parkrun was good this morning. Not got my time yet but it's my first timed run in a while! I'm going out for a long one tomorrow! Well done on the loss too Liz...

Afternoon everyone! How was your massage Liz? I got the train home last night due to vehicle change over after being on call and it was total gridlock on the roads so I just ran the 3 miles home. Nice to be able to do things like that! Tonight is a five mile run with parkrun in the morning...

Morning all, I am back to pre unexpected weekend in bath weight so that's good. Now to shift these other lbs. Last Physio session with my lovely Physio today. We have a moving date so I won't be up here next time I need fixing! Need to find someone else good! It's harder than I realised...

Well done on the running Liz and yes get yourself a massage and remember to stretch, if you're not sure what stretches to do ask your sports masseur for some tips. Extra brownie point for the soggy running Flic! Kiwi, you know it'll come off if you do things right so here's to a good day! Xxx

Morning all! Hubby decided to be nice to me yesterday and made me steak for my tea so fast day moved to today! Xxx

Don't do lemsip drinks but any flu pills are all good. If you do come down with the flu then it may be worth moving to step 2 or 3 whilst you recover!

Beanies and kenco and some others do flavoured coffees both instant and ground! Maybe give them a go? This syrup has nothing that's is particularly scary in it but dextrin is a carb and it's second on the list, lemon juice is an acid and can effect some getting into ketosis. If you're in...

What is in it instead of sugar? Some things that are sugar free still contain certain carbs and some acids that can affect ketosis. Check the label first! Have you tried the flavoured coffees?

Well we can both get back on track today then kiwi! I'm very tired so I'm hoping a light eating day and a short run will have me an early night too! Xxx

Oh boo it seems my jawbone has died. It's charged up but won't turn on! Very unhappy I am a bit obsessed with smashing 10000 steps!

If you don't feel like having something then you should skip the meal not the shake. As the three products makes sure you aren't missing any nutrients and the small meal won't. So next time have the shake first and if you don't fancy the meal after you know you're nutritionally ok and won't put...

Morning all, I got home at about midnight last night and I ate terribly over the last couple of days so no surprise that I sts this week after everything! But that said I think it will drop after a few days when I get my water up (so dehydrated as don't drink nearly enough when there are no...

If you can spend a few days on step 2 then move to step 3 then you will get your body used to things more gradually and increase the chances of a decent loss. Xxx

That's great Liz! Really proud of you. I'm in Bath at a fire and now in a hotel and back at the fire in the morning or I'd have been on earlier to say how brilliant you are! Xxx

Hey Liz thinking of you running your race this morning! Hope it's going well! Xxx

You'll have a great time tomorrow I'm sure of it! Xxx

I got a blister on my toe but other than that it was good. Glad everything is sorted. Double visit the loo in the morning and if it looks chilly take a top that you can wear at the start and either abandon or dump on fiancé! I once dressed too warm for a 10k and was a nice temp at the start...

No call out yet today so we are off for a walk whilst the surveyor comes to the flat to do his stuff. We were due to be going to the inlaws but they cancelled on us and asked us took not morrow instead. I hate going on a Sunday. It makes me really tired for starting work on Monday morning...

Well it's brilliant new that it's off again. If the day to day fluctuations are making you grumpy then definitely just weekly weigh in for you! Are you all prepared for tomorrow? It'll be good and you'll do great! Xxx

I mean literally have carbs an hour or so before you run something like porridge or some other small volume complex carbs. Then have something like a banana afterwards to replenish yourself. That way you are fuelling your muscles with carbs before your run but using them up during your run with...

I'm going to suggest you only have carbs to fuel your runs. That way you can keep relatively low carb and hopefully start to lose weight again. Xxx

Glad the green tea helped kiwi! Very impressed with the running Liz but if early morning running is not for you at least now you know! I used to run to the station and get 4 miles in in the morning and then shower at work. But it's strangely harder to fit things in now I'm self employed I...

Hi Sam. Glad the plan is going well! Good to hear it. Kiwi at least it sounds like you've haven't let a little slip mess with your head. Xxx

Oh dear Kiwi! Have some of that green tea and forget about it. You will just have to run around the block a few times! Xxx

Yay Kiwi, have a great weekend and enjoy it! Well done Flic that's brilliant going with the running. Liz did you get out this morning or did you run out of time? I have decided to give up coffee and cola and any other major sources of caffeine that a regularly have. So I have a massive...

It's horrendous out there my drive home was yucky. So Liz I don't blame you for skipping tonight and going tomorrow morning instead. I used to go running in the morning and it was a great way to set yourself up for the day. Flic if you went out tonight then you definitely get extra brownie...

Zumba was fun. My business partner is skiing this week so I'm in the office alone most days. I have got loads done though! I might work at home tomorrow to save me the drive. So hopefully I can run in daylight! Xxx

Kiwi did you manage to hold out?!? Flic good luck with the running! Lunchtime Zumba class is about to start! Xxx

Speak with your cdc. When someone has a planned break I usually recommend that they move up the steps from ss to step3 over a week or two so that their bodies don't get shocked by the carbs etc. and it's a more gentle way to come out of ketosis and still be in control. It minimises your gains...

I can't watch programs or films where people go caving and squeeze through tiny holes as I feel claustrophobic for them but I'm ok with the diving thing as you can still full your lungs and expand your chest. It's quite lovely and peaceful! I did a try dive first to see if I liked it. You're...

That's brilliant Kiwi!!! You should deffo market this green tea diet! Really glad it's going well for you! Xxx

Second fast day done and a run (only 4 miles) and I feel good. Went back to my diving club today too. I can officially reveal that my sinuses are clear as I could equalise all the way down! So tomorrow is a non fast day but I have Zumba for a bit of bum wiggling fun! Xxx

I take a daily vitamin have done for ages. And as my family have a history of joint problems I take fish oil, glucosamine and chondroitin. No idea if they help but if I'm the only one without any issues I'll keep it up! Yes I use Cambridge products on fast days because they fill me up better...

Yay, kiwi that's brilliant! Definitely something in that tea! Yay Liz another loss for you too! Hopefully it'll stay off! You're both doing really well! My sinuses are ok now, I still don't feel 100% but I figure that'll come eventually so long as I'm not in pain all the time. Yes today is...

It is interesting it smells quite sweet but tastes savoury. It's not unpleasant. Still prefer mint and green tea though! I made pancakes for hubby tonight but as I don't like them he has essentially a whole family's portion to himself! I had a chicken salad. Strangely today I didn't feel much...

I discovered salted caramel green tea today. Mmmm. Xxx

When I stepped up to step 3 I sts the first week and lost 2 the second. It's just your body getting used the things that you haven't been having before. You should be back to losing next week! Xxx

With kiwi's loss I was tempted to try the new miracle plan. But instead I'm eating sensibly and going to spin class later. As it is I am trying to find my camera memory card at work. There's nothing on it atm but I'd like to use it. Can I find it? Nope. Not a chance! Hope you're all having...

Must try this miracle diet!!! Xxx

That's amazing Kiwi! Xxx

Well I'm just off to bed and can happily report that day 1 fasting was a success! Tomorrow is a normal eating day (I'll be making pancakes for hubby but I don't like them so will have something else!) and then I think fast day 2 for the week will be Wednesday! Night night!

If green tea works stick with it! Xxx

Probably right! I like green tea with mint and white tea with pomegranate. I had a lot of green tea in Japan, but never had a fishy one! Xxx

Maybe they're magic. Market it as a new miracle diet 'Kiwi's porridge and green diet'. Make a fortune! Xxx

That's great news! Well done! Xxx

It's in July on the 12th. It's at Eton Dorney where they had the Olympic rowing. So I have a mud run in May, then the tri in July and then the great north run in September. I applied (but was turned down yet again) for rideLondon 100 but there'll always be next year. On a fast day for women...

Having a good day so I signed up for a super sprint triathlon. It's the one I was supposed to do two years ago but had to pull out due to a car crash. That's when my weight spiked and I had to do something about it. Now thanks to Cambridge and hard work (a lot of massage and rehab too) I can...

Be warned massaged on tired tense muscle is a bit ouchy but after you'll get better quicker so worth it! I've had a porridge and soup so far today so on track for a saintly fast day! Xxx

Really glad those lbs stayed off Liz. Maybe your body has caught on to what you're doing and is feeling compliant! Xxx

That's pretty good kiwi after you had a brilliant time on Saturday! Today is a fast day for me, my first so fingers crossed it goes ok! I've got plenty to do to distract me so I figure I should be ok! Hope you all have good Monday's! Xxx

Did you have a good night then? Xxx

Expect not to lose anything this week. Depending on when your weigh in is you might sts or gain a lb or two. Do some exercise to get the glycogen out of your muscles and use up the glucose you have in your system. Drink lots of water and treat today as day 1! You'll get through it it'll be...

I'm in South East London/Kent. Home now so not out for too long! Two showers and now off to the shop to buy some milk for a cuppa! Xxx

I'm just grabbing a cup of tea before heading out in the rain to a fatal. 2lb off this morning sounds more like it! Xxx

I love my job. Yes it's hard at times but I generally love what I do! I was on telly a couple of weeks ago doing some fire demos. Basically I'm a pyro but I get paid for it! Early night for you! Hope you have a good one. Xxx

If you can do a half as a training run then a full will be something to aim for! But start stretching and your legs will feel better after running. I'm a forensic fire investigator. I get called out when there's been a fire to help with what happened. Hubby has even offered to cook the food...

Wow!!! Half marathon just for fun!?! You should definitely go for a full marathon then! The cold baths are agony. That's why I do the cold shower. It's a bit Hokey Cokey but I generally manage about 5-10 minutes. If you're getting tight you need to start stretching properly to stop the...

As you've been on ss+ for a little while then you should be fine with this programme. Make sure you're listening to your body and stop or sit down if you feel shaky or dizzy! Xxx

I've been running for about 5 years. Mostly huffing around really but I've been reading about what to do for the best for years in Runners World magazine. Definitely legs up! And there are lots of different roller out there too. I get a bit of itb so roll my legs once a week when running...

As I tend to shower I just run cold water through the shower head and hold it in my hand to run it on my legs. It works quite well. I'm 9stone 10 atm so not too bad really but I like being 9stone and I'll just have to put the work in again to get back there. I've just bought two difference...

Yes you don't have to stay off it for long and you will have to drop the intensity whilst you're on so few calories but you definitely keep doing something. And yes the fat goes and the muscles start to show through! Xxx

I always did races and cycled and boot camps but though it built muscle it was covered with fat. I started Cambridge and temporarily stopped the exercise. I went back to it starting with yoga and Pilates and long walks to take my mind off food. Once I was into step 2 properly I started doing all...

You should definitely stretch after runs. Bananas have lots of potassium in them and the tabs are good especially after long runs. I would probably roll once a week. It hurts. But it does you good. 10km isn't long but you still need to remember you've been on your feet for an hour and then...

I think your diet choices are good Liz. Good luck! As for the water retention I think you have some of the signs. So weight gain despite good diet, things like socks etc being tight. Do you feel bloated or is your skin holding an indent for longer on your legs? I know I've asked this before but...

I'd forgotten it was valentines tomorrow! Thanks for the reminder kiwi! Oh and I'm sure that a smidge off from last weigh in! All is good! Enjoy tomorrow. I haven't been dieting wholly whist trying to recover however I haven't put anything on so that's ok. I'm off out for a walk this morning...

The thing is you can do that between ss and step 2 now but at some stage you have to leave the Cambridge products behind and move to normal food! The steps are there to help you get back to normal eating. However you don't have to use them, but I found that they helped. Just do as you are...

Just keep the running up and enjoy your races. The lbs will drop. Xxx

Is the penny sale on at Holland and barret? They do dried berries and you could bag em up to the right amount. Of course make sure to get unsweetened ones! Then your almonds could be a penny! I'm sure you look and feel great. Try to focus on that and not specific numbers. We often get caught...

Yes it could be that you're just not eating enough! I think a little bag of almonds in place of the pineapple would be a good choice. They are good fats and protein and not sweet like the pineapple! I'd suggest eating your bmr cals and having the exercise cals (worked out using mfp or...

The 2000 kcals isn't truly what you as an individual needs. They raised the number back in the 50s or 60s because food had become less nutritious due to intensive farming but we all just ate naughty calories! You need to work out your basal metabolic rate (bmr) and your tdee (takes into account...

Morning all! Hope you're all having good days. I'm about to head into the office but would much rather still be cosy in my bed. Still haven't found my mojo and still have a head full of cold. Xxx

If you feel good doing it though I would suggest you keep going, just do a higher step. There have been some who have been hospitalised due to doing too much on ss! Xxx

Gentle exercise (walking, yoga, Pilates) on ss is fine more than that and you could do yourself more harm than good. If you want to exercise regularly and especially something as energetic as Zumba then you might want to go up to step 2. That's the Cambridge step recommendation for regular...

Anyone can start a diet diary including you!!!

You're both welcome! Xxx

No worries. One warning with the eggs. Lots of eggs tend to have a binding effect on bowel movements so keep an eye on that. Let us know how you get on! Xxx

Hiya, I'm a consultant and in the first two weeks of step one or two you can't have the bars. That's the official Cambridge advice. I would recommend that you try to stick to shakes and soups and porridges for the first couple of weeks. The other items (rice, spag Bol and bars) seems to have a...

Hiya, The strange thing is that the closer you are to goal and the happier you are with yourself then the less motivation you feel for an extreme diet such as Cambridge. I would say, if you haven't already, give yourself a break enjoy being that three stone lighter and just eat normally. Non...

That sounds delicious Kiwi! Xxx

I'm with you all on the Christmas overload. We have three Christmases (my family, his extended family and then his family again). But next year I will just have the one and enjoy it! Well done on the sub hour 10k! That's brilliant! Xxx

There's some anecdotal evidence that the spag Bol slows losses for some reason. I've seen it myself with clients. I'd recommend that you try a week without any of those packs and replace it with something else. How much do you have to lose? Are you due totm? Are you going to the toilet or...

Sounds like you're doing most things right Liz. def get a roller for home. It hurts but it's the closest to a sports massage you can get at home. You can hold a lot of post exercise water. I've been going to physios for years (had chronic compartment syndrome since 1998 and an op for it in 2006)...

Half a lb is still half a lb kiwi! Given totm and weekend activities then that's not too shabby at all!!! I'm sure you'll get the midweek drop! Xxx

Are you still drinking plenty of water, stretching after your runs and a bit of self massage or using a roller Liz? Sometime you just store extra fluid around healing muscles and your longer runs will cause that to happen temporarily. Giving your metabolism a boost is a good idea though with how...

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Well done Kiwi, you're truly saintly! I still have a rotten cold and barely moved yesterday. I suspect today will be as bad! Feel rubbish. Feel like I've added half a stone! Hubby is trying to look after me but he's a bit clueless when it comes to the food he's offering! He offered me sugar...

Yay! Go Liz! Where is the 10 miler? You'll be great! Xxx

I agree with zecond the weight is for the canned precooked chickpeas in water. If the ones you have have oil then you will need to drop the amount. 225g of chickpeas is a lot! I tried it once and I struggled with the volume! If you had dried chickpeas and soaked and cooked them yourself the...

Then 5:2 or 4:3 sounds just perfect for you! You know you can deal with hunger on tour fast days. So I'd say go for it scooterchick! Xxx

5:2 isn't an actual step on Cambridge it would be an alternative to Cambridge. So essentially you'd use 3 products from Cambridge on your two fasting days to keep your cals below 600. Knowing you would get all the nutrients you need etc and then the other 5 days eat healthily but not necessarily...

There are plenty who do this including several consultants I've met. There's no need to use Cambridge if you don't want but 5:2 using Cambridge or a similar product would be totally doable!

I've got an evil cold. Just got to have a bit more food so I can safely take the medicines and hope it goes soon! Well Done on the running Liz. Brilliant!

I have a cold and generally feel a bit rubbish. I'm hoping to have lost some this week but part of me suspects this cold will prevent that! Boo! Well done on the running Liz! That's brilliant. Xxx

If you're out of ketosis the bars can hinder you getting back into ketosis. Having said that whilst you're ill I'd recommend eating real food until you're better, especially if you're taking any medicines! Hope you feel better soon! Xxx

Feel better soon. Eating a bit of protein and veg will help you feel better without damaging your diet chances. Rest up! Xxx

I'd use an app that calculates your calories and choose something reasonably low carb. I found that the nicer the restaurant the less carb they serve with their food! Makes a great excuse to be treated! In general meat or fish with veg us a good option. Stay clear of anything that requires you...

Step three you're out of ketosis anyway so your allowed foods include blueberries etc. xxx

The allowed list is based on known amounts. The recipes allow small amounts of things that aren't on the list. The explanation for that is the recipes are carefully planned so they allow some foods that aren't on the list without going over the carb limits. However 80g of tomatoes would be too...

I'm in South East London and literally the tiniest amount of the white stuff and the whole place shuts down! Xxx

Well done! Impressive work! Xxx

I know. I spend half an hour talking with them about the diet and ketosis and staying away from carbs no matter what. And everything else. But when someone doesn't listen there's just nothing I can do about it! Anyway I have a funeral tomorrow afternoon so I will be running in the morning and...

Honestly I'm thinking of stopping doing it. It's so much hassle and people just treat me as if I'm supposed to do all this stuff for them but then they're disappointed if they don't lose weight. One lady was replacing her protein in her small meal on step 2 with chocolate!!!! Then wondered why...

No worries twinkletoes! Xxx

I lost my last half stone getting to goal on step3. Yes the losses are slower but it's much more like real life! Enjoy it and learn some good food habits! Xxx

In general people are just really flaky! So I've turned up to someone's home to do a weigh-in all arranged and on time to be told that they're not in! People have called me last minute to cancel or just not shown up at all. There are a few who turn up on time and are sticking with it and that's...

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I had a lovely time in Wales. There wasn't any snow but a bit of rain and it was really windy and cold! I am back on plan from tomorrow and have booked in a few session with a personal trainer to get my exercise mojo back! Well done on all the kilometres Liz! And we definitely have to see...

Congratulations Kiwi! A year later and looking fab! Great news about the rings! They'll look great too I'm sure! Xxx

You can have three of any other products a day. So if you fancied spag Bol for breakfast you could. You could have two bars and a spag Bol a day if you fancied that's fine too. Basically it's only the bars (excluding the lemon ones) that there are limits on. That's the official line...

If you stick 100% to Cambridge you can lose a stone a month in which case yes you could lose it! Go for it and commit and you'll be looking great! Xxx

There's no snow here. It has s owed but it's so wet it can't settle! I have run a little here but mostly whilst carrying a small child On my back and pretending to be a horse! I'm going for a run in the morning before going to visit a castle or some butterflies or something!!! 2lbs is good and...

The lemon bars are higher cals but the carbs are largely comparable across them all. There can be strange effects on your digestive system if you have more than one of the other bars. Don't forget even with three of the lemon bars a day you're still on less than 600kcals from products! Xxx

Good luck! Xxx

I'm a consultant and yours in wrong. You can have three of the lemon bars a day but only one of any other. So you can have two lemon and a peanut bar if you want. Have another conversation with your cdc. Xxx

The risotto is mushroom flavoured and is 201 cal the rice puddin is vanilla and 177 cals. They are more awkward to make than most things but I quite like both of them. Other than these there are only shakes, soups and bars. Xxx

Try all the other products instead then! Or you could mix a mousse the shakes? Not that I've tried it! Xxx

I'm visiting my sister and nieces up in wales so been travelling all day. I have however brought my running kit so I can keep going with the exercise despite being away from home! I'm ok the lbs are coming off and the house move is going ahead and hubby has a job at least until October so I...

Kiwi is right. Tomato is a fruit and has fairly high sugar in it. Carrots and other starchy or sweet veg aren't allowed because they're starchy or sweet and so have high carbs. If you have these foods then you are likely to struggle to get into and stay in ketosis. With nuts it's the carb and...

I've got to say those who are a bit addicted to the spag Bol don't seem to lose as quickly as I'd have expected. They still lose but not nearly as much! Well done on the nice big loss!!! Xxx

It's part of the onion family and a small amount won't do you any harm. The Cambridge recipes often have a bit in!

They're nice. What is it about the milkshakes that you don't like?

You could have three lemon bars a day if you wanted! Or a lemon and any other bar. It's totally on plan and there's no reason you shouldn't. They can slow you getting into ketosis for some but there's no reason not to go for two a day. Some find that having the bars can slow their losses but...

Shame you're struggling Kiwi, but when life changes it's always a bit of a struggle to get back on an even keel! At least you have a plan, have recognised the problems and are doing something about it. Not just burying your head in the sand and expecting it to get better on its own. You'll get...

Feel better today and we had good news on the house/flat front so that's one thing that's making things easier. I just hope that I can exercise again tomorrow and start to feel more like myself! Xxx

I've had better days but that one is done and now it's off to bed to get ready for the next one! Well done on the long run Liz! And massive congratulations on the non-sickiness! Xxx

I haven't but I will be giving them a go now! The thing is I've felt sort of under the weather for about 6 weeks now and whatever it is I just can't been to get well enough to just breathe normally or not be in pain! Anyway enjoy your run today Liz!!! Xxx

I think it's my sinuses! I'm hoping it'll be better soon! No exercise today for me! :-( Well done on the parkrun pb though! That's brilliant! I had hoped to go back to my local one today but I'm not bouncing about with this headache! Really proud of how well you're doing Liz! Xxx

The citric acid might stop you getting into ketosis. The reason to aim for ketosis is that it stops you feeling hungry so you're more likely to succeed in sticking to the diet. It's also a very efficient way to burn off body fat! Coke zero is better. Either way limits it to max 1 can a day if...

And yes what second said. Hair is keratin which is protein so supplements with bits and minerals won't do much!

Hair thinning is a known side effect of any VLCD including Cambridge. When you move up the steps it will become thicker again. Your cdc should have told you about this... Hair is an optional extra for your body so when it needs everything it has to run your body your hair will tend to suffer! Xxx

That's great Liz! Well done. I have evil stabbing headache thing but it's intermittent so I feel ok most of the time! I think it's my sinuses! But I have my head in a cup of coffee and hoping it'll clear. I am still sticking to plan, though I indulged in a little more protein last night then...

Hi Kaali , Once you get close to your goal then work your way up the steps so that you don't dip under, or at least not too far under, your goal weight. Once you've worked up the steps you should have a good idea of what works for you regarding amounts of cals and types of foods that suit you...

Quite pleased I stuck with it yesterday, I had a bit of extra protein but that's better than the alternative! Well done on the 5k time Liz, you'll have no problems with that half marathon!

Hiya, anywhere in the EU you'll be fine. As for other places it's usually the dairy content they object to. So maybe have a look at the list of prohibited items for the countries you're going to and check for dairy is the first thing I'd do. As for the U.S. I think that'll be a bit anti dairy...

We have been honest and told the people we are buying from that we are having to delays whilst something is sorted out. So they're threatening to put the house back on the market and collapse the chain. Hardly very sympathetic of them! Oh well if it means I don't have to deal with estate...

I find the bars slow me down too. You have to find what works for you. There's no logical reason it shouldn't work no matter what you have product wise. Having said that there's anecdotal evidence that sticking to shakes and (to a lesser degree) soups makes for quicker losses. There's nothing to...

Size8 Kiwi that's great! I'm still on the wagon and feeling pretty good in general! Must be finally kicking into ketosis! Yay! Xxx

I was made redundant 3 years ago so I know just how rubbish it is. He's been there since 2002 so a long time... It's timing is terrible too we are due to move in about 6 weeks too so that is currently on hold. All just a bit draining and his family aren't exactly supportive! I was on hidden...

Oh and I was on the telly last night! Xxx

Hiya, I'm feeling human again after freezing at work from Thursday to Sunday, finding out on Friday that hubby is going to be made redundant putting our house move up in the air again then falling off the wagon and feeling generally terrible. Yesterday and today (so far) have been good days...

I tired the bolognese yesterday and it was quite nice. Quite quorn mince but also quite like one of those pasta in a tin type meals!!!