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  1. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Hi everyone so sorry I have been awol for weeks! So I went to barcelona and stuck really well to the diet, then I went to centre parcs and had the odd cheat here and there but nothing too horrendous but then I had an operation when I got back and since then I have gone off the rails. Everyone...
  2. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Well done everyone for getting through the weekend- it's always the toughest time!!! I had steak last night when I went out for dinner but just had spinach with it instead of the full works and it was actually really lovely anyway. Good to have a treat without going totally off track. Am...
  3. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Hi everyone sorry have been quiet the last couple of weeks! Am delighted to say that I've had a really good week and am down 3lbs which am massively pleased about as now back to my lowest weight ever- can't wait to push past this point and feel like I am making progress! I have bought lots of...
  4. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    This is fantastic- what a great loss and well done :) loving the tips and the goals!
  5. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Well done Jo sounds like you are doing fantastically! I had a pretty big slip up (well conscious decision) to go off the rails on Sunday but felt absolutely awful afterward, have now been doing step 2 perfectly since Monday so I'm hoping that it won't have been a massive disaster. Am going to go...
  6. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Thanks girls :) Bikini body that will be a great achievement- fingers crossed it happens quickly for you as that will feel like a massive step in the right direction. Think we are very similar in that I have also started again and 4lbs more will bring me to lowest weight ever and 3 stone down-...
  7. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Updated List: Dietninja 2/1 - 41.5lbs - 12.5lbs Ginabeany 1/1 - 7lbs - 11lbs Paigesmum34 4/1 - 36lbs - 9lbs Jo1989 29/12 - 8lbs - 24lbs Soci 7/1 - 23lbs - 17lbs Dawn 2/1 - 43lbs - 18lbs Becksy1 5/1 - 42lbs - 21lbs Allneedles 5/1 - 32.5lbs - 9.5lbs Skellybob 1/1- 21lbs- 19lbs MissAma 2/1...
  8. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Well just had my weigh in and still lost a pound so fairly happy with that all things considered. Am going to keep to Step 2 over the weekend as have a couple of social plans and then aim for Sole Source next week mon- fri in the hope that I will get a bigger loss again- it's going a little bit...
  9. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Thanks Becksy1 I'm hoping it won't be a total disaster- I'm much better at dieting when busy! It's really hard once you get a huge craving for something to hold back- I'm not really craving anything that bad but just meat etc- I've probably eaten as much as I had been for the last two weeks but...
  10. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    So I've had a pretty terrible day- haven't eaten anything off plan but I've just eaten far too much- a whole day of not being able to leave bed didn't really do any wonders for my dieting- am in a lot of pain and just feeling really couped up and frustrated. Hope everyone's day has been better...
  11. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Hi everyone how are you all doing? I'm feeling pretty rubbish this morning- I fell down the stairs in the tube and have sprained my ankle so not going to be able to make it to the gym today as planned. Feel like I haven't lost any weight this week which is irritating as haven't really strayed...
  12. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Hope you are feeling a bit better now Jo- sounds like you had a rough night!!! I am over the moon this morning- got on the scales for my weigh in day and am 2lbs down- so happy that I've managed to lose 3 in the last 2 weeks whilst i have been away. Feels like a massive achievement. Gina...
  13. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Yes brilliant idea on the shake before shopping- it's the hardest time to stay strong- the other week I went into waitrose for some chicken and salad, but was starving and ended up coming out with a fillet steak, some ham and some salmon which I really didn't need!!! It's a great job most of...
  14. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Thanks Becksy :) it's not easy but if your in the right headspace it gets easier!! Don't worry about the 1200 cals- on one day that won't make you put back on any weight, you will just need to be super focused for the rest of the week and I am sure you will have a good loss. Has today gone well...
  15. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    I am so so tired today- went to bed last night at 1am after the team at work had all had a big falling out in the bar (nothing to do with me thankfully!) and then had to be up at 6am- thankfully not craving anything today which is a first! Probably due to a very stressful 24 hours... On the...
  16. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    I am definitely a boredom eater- work calmed down for me the last couple of days and I have been constantly thinking about food... then I got really stressed by something going wrong with a hotel last night and couldn't face eating anything- definitely not an emotional eater, as soon as I am...
  17. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Although it might not feel like it, you have probably used up a lot more energy than a normal day, getting the train and walking around London is exhausting! Try and avoid the urge, but have a bit of chicken when you get back if you're really struggling- with all the extra cals you have burnt...
  18. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Wow Gina that's brilliant, well done you :) just shows that it can still be done whilst having a bit of a life! You must be over the moon! Jo, I reckon you should just be honest about it with them and say maybe you could postpone until the next time he is around (by which time he might...
  19. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Thanks Jo- you are doing amazingly well at sticking to it 100%, I wish I could have quite the same determination but it doesn't really fit into my lifestyle of being on the road so well as SS isn't enough calories to do everything I need to do. Thankfully haven't fallen off the wagon too badly...
  20. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Thanks Gina :) good luck for weigh in, looking forward to results!!!
  21. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Hi Everyone, So am in Milan still but having a really quiet day so have just spent over 2 hours reading through all the posts that I have missed out on!!! Everyone is still doing really well- am very proud of us all! Obviously I haven't had a proper weigh in this week, but when I weighed myself...
  22. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    2 stone 7 even- sorry wishful thinking there!!!
  23. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Thanks everyone- I'm not going to lie today has probably been harder due to those drinks and defo wouldn't want to do it on a regular basis but for the odd occasion if I can do what I did last night I will be happy. 19lbs that's bloody amazing!!! I started with just over 5 stone to loose too...
  24. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Happy saturday everyone!! Night out went well- I had four vodkas and was pretty drunk but stopped at that (much better than my usual 2 bottles of wine!!) struggling today as not had much sleep but think I may go back to bed this afternoon to catch up a bit! Still only had about 1000 cals over...
  25. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Oh and... START DATE - LEFT TO LOSE - LOST Dietninja 2/1 - 45.5lbs - 8.5lbs Ginabeany 1/1 - 11lbs - 7lbs Paigesmum34 4/1 - 36lbs - 9lbs Jo1989 29/12 - 18lbs - 14lbs Soci 7/1 - 39lbs - 0lbs Dawn 2/1 - 47lbs - 14lbs Becksy1 5/1 - 54lbs - 9lbs Allneedles 5/1 - 36lbs - 6lbs Skellybob 1/1-...
  26. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    So am going clubbing tonight- for the first time in years! Haha I'm getting ready at the moment and having a vodka and coke zero- apparently vodka doesn't take you out of ketosis so just going to have a few drinks and keep them sensible- no cocktails!!! I have some cooked chicken in the fridge...
  27. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Oo that sounds good I love him!!!! Do you watch biggest loser usa as well? That programme keeps me going so much!!!
  28. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Sorry slow on the uptake today- 5lbs down woooohoooo and I've been doing step 2 this week as have needed extra energy for the ridiculous work hours I have worked so am extra happy!!! Well done on another great week ;)
  29. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    I have tried the risotto 3 times first time I loved it and the second two times I couldn't stomach it- went quite claggy and thick which wasn't nice!! My consultant suggested making it with some chicken but not sure I can face trying it again. What did you think?
  30. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    I'm so behind on everyone's messages but have just got round to watching the first episode. Totally agree about pigging out on the other 5 days, not sure I would be controlled enough to not stuff my face with chips or cake on 5 days then just fast on the other... Maybe by the time I'm done I...
  31. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Exactly- I am sure if we stick to no carb choices and small portions of the right things we will be fine, unfortunately being on sole source all the time isn't very sustainable for me but the odd bit of low carb now and again will make life ten times easier! We will get there in the end :)
  32. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Very true Gina- we should all be proud that none of us has fallen totally off the wagon!!
  33. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Yeh- I think that is probably best! I just felt so full of energy this morning I thought I could do it! Typical- ah well I suppose it's one less thing to worry about at the moment if I am not pressuring myself to go to the gym all the time- should probably just enjoy that whilst I can!! Am going...
  34. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Hi Jo, some of them are which is great- some of them I think are just pretending to be on board but I have made it clear now that I really don't want to hear anyone's opinion so if they have nothing good to say, don't say anything!! I've had a bit of a wobble today after such a good day...
  35. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Also have booked centre parcs for the first week of March and my goal is now to get to 12 stone by the time we go- pretty tough goal but hopefully will keep me on track!!! If I managed to lose maybe 5lbs this week then I'd have 19 left to loose in the next 6 weeks which would be around 3 a week...
  36. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Sounds like everyone has got through the hardest day of the week unscathed!!! Well done :) Jo well done on updating the tracker- I love that!! I have been at friends this evening and normally round there we have a takeaway binge followed by a lemon meringue pie... Tonight though I had my pack...
  37. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    I am a freelance logistics manager for large corporate events- we have over 8000 people coming to Milan and my job is to look after all the flights/ catering/ hotel and transfers for the 500 crew who are working on it, a little on the stressful side :) It's a funny industry- we work so hard but...
  38. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Haha yes very!!! Everyone thinks they're a bloody expert in nutrition!!! Everyone needs to find what works for them- not push what they think is best on everyone else!
  39. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Yeh, think that will be the hardest bit- all the boys love the fact that I as big a drinker as they are and they full expect me to get trashed with the every night and get on the tables dancing or something crazy :) will be hard to be a bit more boring but worth it in the long run! Hopefully I...
  40. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Oh and I take products with me every time I fly in my hold luggage and have never had a problem- fly every month or two for work so really don't think you'll have an issue. The only place I would be dubious about is the US as they are SO strict.
  41. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Sorry haven't been online much this week, work has been so crazy!! Had my weigh in yesterday and delighted to say that I have lost 9lbs!! Woohoo :) I still have a lot to lose but my mini goal is to get back to 12 stone 11 which was as far as I managed to get last time, so less that a stone to...
  42. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Evening everyone! Well I am FINALLY home from work- my job gets out of hand sometimes!! Loving the new way to keep track with everyone, I have added mine: Dietninja - 2/1 - 54lbs - 0lbs Ginabeany - 1/1 - 1st 4 lbs - 0lbs Paigesmum34 - 4/1 - 45lbs - 0lbs Jo1989 - 29/12 - 22lbs - 10lbs Soci -...
  43. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Gina, I decided, when I think it was Diet Ninja said about Exante, to have a look at the website and got so excited about some of the products that I went ahead and ordered some, it seems to be very similar nutritionally so don't think it will do any harm! I get so easily bored that I need to...
  44. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    A good night's sleep has definitely made a massive difference to me!! I have so much more energy today, I can actually concentrate on work again so might not end up being here until 9pm this evening :) Yesterday this woman at the gym told me that she eats a spoonful of coconut oil every morning...
  45. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Thanks girls :) nice to have some encouragement!! Jo it will be difficult im not going to lie but the whole time this was going on I just kept thinking what I will look like once I've lost the weight and how much happier I will be without that kind of food weighing me down! Gina I cannot...
  46. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Hi everyone sorry have been off for a couple of days, after not doing anything for days, today has been crazy busy. Woke up at 4 feeling absolutely starving so had my first shake at 6- not fun for later in the day!! Went for a swim though this morning to take my mind off of things and felt...
  47. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Oo that doesn't sound good Skellybob, maybe it's your reaction to going into ketosis but see how you feel in the morning, I didn't have that feeling the last time round. Sometimes though I think being so focussed on your body and diet can make you more paranoid about signs that you might not...
  48. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    I've just ordered 5 of the products from the Exante website to mix it up a bit! Have gone for maple pancakes, sausage mix, chocolate pudding, carbonara and curry. They seem to have very similar nutritional content to cambridge products so I reckon if I have one of those a day to mix in with the...
  49. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Good luck Marcia- I am sure you and your daughter will do brilliantly if you are focussed :) how much are you looking to lose?
  50. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Haha don't panic too much about the egg :) it definitely won't knock you out of Ketosis- I ate plain grilled chicken quite a bit last time when the hunger got too bad and had no negative effects from it- so long as you don't end up eating a bit of toast or something you will be fine :)...
  51. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Thanks for your welcome :) I am a daily checker as well and am down over 3lbs since yesterday which is a big push to keep going! Feeling like today will be a struggle though as didn't sleep too well! I've been considering that vaser lipo- you can't have it until your within 2 stone of your ideal...
  52. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source January 2015

    Hi girls, Would you mind if I joined you? I started back on Cambridge yesterday and am in need of some support! I started last March and lost loads of weight but unfortunately I fell off the wagon a bit in the later part of the year and then Christmas was hell- in December I was out for meals...
  53. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source Restart- This time I will get to goal!

    Very true- just need to come back at it with a positive mind set I think! Really hoping for half a stone although that might be a little ambitious! Although when I stick to the plan the weight seems to drop off so fingers crossed! The hardest thing for me is the lack of alcohol :) I'm a sucker...
  54. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source Restart- This time I will get to goal!

    So after an extremely disappointing weigh in yesterday (well it was sort of expected after a full on couple of weeks of extreme binge eating and a couple of months before that of half and half sticking to the diet) I am now getting back on the Sole Source Plan. Which to be honest fills me with...
  55. dawnvalentine

    Cambridge Diet 6 Days in on SS

    I think it's just each individuals choice really. I ate one piece of gum a day at the start and it never had any ill effects, however everyone's body reacts differently. As for coke zero I don't think I could have managed without it - only ever 1 a day though. You need to set strict rules about...
  56. dawnvalentine

    Cambridge Diet 6 Days in on SS

    Yes it's really tricky isn't it! I sleep so much these days. Your weight losses are looking really good though! I found it a lot easier after introducing some food, are you eating anything or total SS? Xx
  57. dawnvalentine

    Cambridge Diet 6 Days in on SS

    How is everyone doing??? I had a pretty tough week this week as there were a couple of occasions that came up that I really wanted to drink alcohol at so caved a bit! Stayed fairly strong on the food/ shake front but it definitely affected my motivation- was much more tired and grumpy about it...
  58. dawnvalentine

    Cambridge Diet 6 Days in on SS

    Woohoo!! Just had my weigh in and am down 4 lbs this week- so please as am now at 13 and a half stone! Pretty much half way there as a normal BMI for me is 11 :) hope everyone's weekends are going well! It's definitely going to be a tough one all round so good luck! Xxx
  59. dawnvalentine

    Cambridge Diet 6 Days in on SS

    Wooohoooo fantastic Chrissy!!! That's great news bet your v pleased! I only lost 2 this week but not too worried as was off plan for a couple of days last week- am really hoping for 3 though this week. I've been having chicken cooked with garlic and one of the spicy rubs from waitrose with...
  60. dawnvalentine

    Cambridge Diet 6 Days in on SS

    Hmm maybe for my own sanity the chicken Caesar only on the basis that it won't come with anything that you might be tempted to eat! Otherwise peri peri sounds like a good idea as it will have more flavour and probably. Bit more chicken than the other options which will help to fill you up!
  61. dawnvalentine

    Starting from scratch !!!!!

    Haha good plan! Can't wait until I get in the 14s that will feel like a huge achievement! I could probably squeeze into some now but don't want to look hemmed in so need to be patient!
  62. dawnvalentine

    Cambridge Diet 6 Days in on SS

    Oops pressed send too early! Difficult if your someone who is as obsessed with food as me haha! Hope you have a good night, good luck with it- it will be worth it!! Xxx
  63. dawnvalentine

    Cambridge Diet 6 Days in on SS

    Haha yes that's true! Fingers crossed for you tonight I'm sure you'll be fine- I suppose it about remembering that your there for the company and not for the food- difficult for someone who
  64. dawnvalentine

    2 st down, 3 to go!

    Yes definitely felt good, loving all the space I now have to fill up with new summer clothes! Hopefully won't need to spend all summer covered up this year!! Your still having good losses though so well done! As much as exercise has helped it also threw me off a bit this week as I was so sore...
  65. dawnvalentine

    Cambridge Diet 6 Days in on SS

    Hello! Yes I know what you mean about the lack of variety of drinks- although to be fair I just used to drink either orange juice or wine before so there wasn't much variety there either haha! My journey has gone so well until this week- have gone off the rails a bit which is not good. Have been...
  66. dawnvalentine

    Starting from scratch !!!!!

    Well done Julie! I've been rubbish this week have eaten lots of things I shouldn't have including some chips at lunch and am out for a meal this evening, kind of thinking this week will be a write off and just get started again properly tomorrow after my weigh in! Being in an office is making...
  67. dawnvalentine

    Cambridge Diet 6 Days in on SS

    Hi Nomorecakes-as a baker I am loving your name :) well done on your loss so far that's great! My CDC said that diet coke and coke zero are ok but coke zero is better so I always try and have that when I can, and only had coke zero for the first few weeks which was good because you can't buy it...
  68. dawnvalentine

    2 st down, 3 to go!

    Just thrown out all clothes in a size 18 that I'm not going to wear any more- fingers crossed that it wasn't a premature decision as I'm not left with that much now but did feel good like am having a fresh start xx
  69. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    Ps poko can totally relate to the McDonald's thing- that's me all the time on WW!!! I'm really hoping that I can eat healthily on it when I finally come off Cambridge! Think I might do a day off total SS tomorrow in the hope it will make up for today...
  70. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    I've had a real wobble this evening- went out for dinner and although is asked for my meal without potatoes it came out with them anyway and I scoffed the lot! Was so hungry today have eaten way more than I should have... Feeling pretty down on myself that have got this far with minimal cheats...
  71. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    Hello! How is it going on weight watchers? Hope it’s going well! You’ve still lost a fab amount of weight in the time that you’ve been on Cambridge and that’s a nice kick start to weight watchers. I think it’s a good idea to still use the shakes and just point them- if you have flavours that you...
  72. dawnvalentine

    2 st down, 3 to go!

    Hello! Sorry for taking so long to reply, have ended up having a really hectic week. Am so sore today as well from doing a boxing class yesterday and it is making everything seem like a huge effort! Selphie, thanks very much for your kind words J Are you doing any exercise to help you along your...
  73. dawnvalentine

    2 st down, 3 to go!

    Thank you Victoria- good luck with restarting, how much did you manage to lose before? What did you find were the pitfalls for you? I'm really scared of putting it all back on again so need to come up with a plan of how to keep it off! Today's gone really well actually got to have a bit of a lie...
  74. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    Oh no!!! Don't feel like that! Your losing weight and that's the only goal! Really don't think it matters how many times you slip up along the way so long as you get back on it and continue to lose! How did your weekend go? Xxx
  75. dawnvalentine

    2 st down, 3 to go!

    Hi All, Wanted to share some of my photos with you, particularly for those who are just starting the diet- everyone else's photos really helped me to kick start myself into doing this! I am not even nearly where I want to be yet but already I am starting to see some big changes in myself-...
  76. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    PS well done for resisting the cinema snacks- I think that was the hardest bit of this whole diet so far! It doesn't seem right to go to see a film and not scoff a ton of popcorn! When is your weigh in? Fingers crossed for a good week for you! xx
  77. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    I think when I get to 11 I'll go onto WW don't want to do it too soon as I know that will only slow me down! I might still have one of the bars though for breakfast though as I actually quite enjoy them! My scales, my mums scales and my cdcs are all different- I just weigh myself each day on my...
  78. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    Yes great idea!!! At least then you get a bit of a break from it and you can still have some of the things you love. Definitely going to try this approach when I get that far! Xx
  79. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    I think your probably right- weight watchers does seen like a good plan- fingers crossed I can stick to it! I feel like I will probably be one of those people who has to be on a diet for the rest of their lives! I'm so frustrated today, despite doing tons of exercise over the last few days I...
  80. dawnvalentine

    Starting from scratch !!!!!

    Yeh I'm pretty much with you on that- did SS for the first two weeks but I do quite a lot of exercise and it was making me feel faint so I've been probably doing closer to 810. It still seems to work well but maybe if you didn't do any exercise I wouldn't work quite so well. I'm starting to get...
  81. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    God what a nightmare!! Fingers crossed today is better for you! At least your client was understanding! Weigh in day in Saturday I'm down to 13 13 so I just need another 0.8lbs to get there! Fingers crossed- was meant to be doing a fitness class at work today but it's been cancelled so should...
  82. dawnvalentine

    Starting from scratch !!!!!

    Hmm that's still really good Julie, did you stick to sole source for the rest of the week? My best pals birthday is Easter weekend so think I'm going to drink that day- I'm fed up of being the boring one the whole time! The social aspect is definitely the most difficult bit of the diet- you end...
  83. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    Eek yes that's really scary! Definitely stay off the drink for that one- you need to look calm, composed and happy with yourself (even if you might not feel like that!!) so they can all see that you two are happy no matter what their various opinions may be! It might turn out they're all really...
  84. dawnvalentine

    Starting from scratch !!!!!

    Ps brilliant weight loss Julie! I'm seriously debating if I can start introducing some wine back into my diet- maybe just on Friday nights- it's the hardest part for me!
  85. dawnvalentine

    Starting from scratch !!!!!

    I think this is a great way to look at things Julie! Your so right I've got lots of friends who are size ten but still not happy- at least I'm happy with other things in my life :) and id like to think I'm a nice person haha! Ian going to try an bear this is mind next time I'm feeling rubbish...
  86. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    Hope your having a better day today. It's really crap when you're feeling down about the way you look- maybe wait a couple more weeks and then go and buy yourself something new to treat yourself for getting through the first 4 weeks? Or get your nails done or something nice so you have something...
  87. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    Yeh I think that's the way forward really! I've just been pretty much living off of lemon yogurt bars as you can have two of them a day and they actually taste nice rather than forcing a shake down. I'm going to give up on the mousse have tried it a couple of times now and both times it ended up...
  88. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    Thank you Anne! Well fingers crossed for you, I'm sure you will get there just keep avoiding carbs at all costs :) have you or anyone else tried the mix a mousse yet? I got some this week but really not enjoying it- the mousse turns out really thick and what I can only describe as "claggy" -not...
  89. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    Well done Anne that's fantastic!!! Really pleased for you xx
  90. dawnvalentine

    7 stone. 10 months. Can it be done?

    Thanks Jen :) how's everyone's Monday been so far? I've been back in an office today for the first time in a while and it was pretty tough at lunch time but feeling good now I'm home and away from it all! Xxx
  91. dawnvalentine

    Starting from scratch !!!!!

    Oh don't worry about that- I caved a couple of weeks ago at a work meal and got completely pissed. So long as you get back on it straight away you'll be fine! Don't worry if you eat something just try and avoid carbs if you do! You will get there eventually :) I found once I could have the bars...
  92. dawnvalentine

    If I did 10 weeks no cheats

    Hi Mallia, I started at 15 12 so not too far off from you and in 5 weeks and 1 day I've lost 1st 11lbs. My goal is exactly the same as yours 3stone in ten weeks as that will be my birthday weekend. I think I'm on fairly good track as if I continue to lose 3lbs a week for the next 5 weeks that...
  93. dawnvalentine

    Heres To A New Start.

    I've started doing the SS+ with the food option and it's made life 100% easier since I started! Am way less hungry and have a lot less cravings for crap and if I'm out for dinner or away with work I've just been having chicken with rocket or something like that. Have had a couple of cheat things...
  94. dawnvalentine

    Starting from scratch !!!!!

    Haha Anne that has just cracked me up!!! How hilarious! I have done weight watchers for the last 8 years on and off but I just used to use all my points up on wine chips baguettes and cakes so I would be absolutely starving the whole time and then end up caving to a cheeseburger or a massive...
  95. dawnvalentine

    7 stone. 10 months. Can it be done?

    Woohoo! Just got back back from weigh in and another 3lbs down. Was a little disappointed as really wanted 4 after last weeks 2 but still.... I guess 3 is good, especially if I can carry on at that rate. Hope everyone's weekends go ok xxx
  96. dawnvalentine

    7 stone. 10 months. Can it be done?

    Well done Jen- very pleased for you that's a great loss! Got my weigh in tomorrow so fingers crossed for a good result too! Going to try and go to the gym tonight to see if I can shift a little more by doing that! Welcome Sarah, hope your getting on ok! I've found the easiest way to get...
  97. dawnvalentine

    7 stone. 10 months. Can it be done?

    Totally with you Jen, I'm so desperate to keep losing weight and most days are ok but once the cravings kick in its hell! Had to watch someone scoff a bowl of chips today and felt in the brink of insanity!!! Well done for sticking with it I'm sure you will have another good weigh in! Every day...
  98. dawnvalentine

    7 stone. 10 months. Can it be done?

    Hi all, how are you all doing? I'm massively struggling today. Have been eating the 200 cal meal in the evenings for the last couple of weeks and have been feeling really happy with the plan- weight still coming off all be it not quite so fast and much more sociable way to live life especially...
  99. dawnvalentine

    7 stone. 10 months. Can it be done?

    Hi Everyone, Jemma that's great! It's tricky because I think this is so difficult that you feel like you should instantly have fantastic results! Keep chipping away and it will all start to fall off. This week was the first time anyone really noticed on me- my friend who wasn't too supportive...
  100. dawnvalentine

    7 stone. 10 months. Can it be done?

    Thanks Jen always good to get another perspective on things- I'm top one for making excuses to myself about how to bend the rules sometimes. Think I will email my consultant as you suggest just to get her view on it but I'm hoping that your right about all the exercise! At least I didn't eat the...
  101. dawnvalentine

    7 stone. 10 months. Can it be done?

    Hi ladies, I need some advice... I Caved a bit this evening and had some plain grilled chicken for dinner instead of my last shake. Do you think I'll be ok with this? I'm away on hols for a few days and finding it really difficult with other people eating around me constantly. Do you think it...
  102. dawnvalentine

    7 stone. 10 months. Can it be done?

    It's very difficult to stop yourself from weighing yourself constantly, I've become slightly obsessed! It's tough on the days when it looks like you haven't lost weight but on the days you have it just reminds you why you are going through this and spurs you on! Fingers crossed for your next...
  103. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source Successful dieters might win the Nobelly prize :) - my Cambridge Diet Diary

    Sorry have had a terrible week with work and have been flat out until this weekend. Can't believe you've lost 50lb that's amazing! Very much hoping that I can do the same and keep it off :) I just can't help myself from jumping on the scales each morning- it's the only thing that gets me out...
  104. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source + Coffee on CWP

    Hmm maybe I should double check with my CDC... If that's the case I might be able to have one coffee every 2 days which is better than none :) slightly bending the rules but that would kind of make sense!!
  105. dawnvalentine

    7 stone. 10 months. Can it be done?

    Hi VDub, night was pretty difficult in the end the bar was crammed which really stresses me out at the best of times never mind when sober but managed to stick to my waters all night! The killer was when all my friends got chicken nuggets and cheesy chips for the way home! Although once they had...
  106. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source + Coffee on CWP

    Anyone know if there is a limit to how many sweeteners you can have in coffee? I normally have a skinny latte from Starbucks with six- haven't drunk any coffees since been on cambridge as not sure if I would be allowed my normal sweetener intake! Maybe switching to a flat white might be a good...
  107. dawnvalentine

    7 stone. 10 months. Can it be done?

    Hi Girls, Do you mind if I join you too? This is the first day of week 3 for me and pleased with how it's going so far. Have lost 1 stone and 2lbs which is amazing! We're heading out clubbing this evening which will be interesting as I am normally always drinking! Hoping some of my dresses...
  108. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source Successful dieters might win the Nobelly prize :) - my Cambridge Diet Diary

    Hi Vitta, Thank you for your welcome :) It's been going pretty well so far but had my first disappointment this morning as I stood on the scales and hadn't even lost an Ounce for the last two days. I think it might be because I drank a bit less water yesterday as forgot to put any in the...
  109. dawnvalentine

    Step 1 Sole Source Successful dieters might win the Nobelly prize :) - my Cambridge Diet Diary

    Week 1 Diary Tuesday 18th of Feb Right… I’ve made the decision… I think! Having just got back from Berlin and yet again after being away with work put on half a stone taking me up to 15st 12lbs, I really need to get my act together. I’ve spent the last year losing 2 stone on weight watchers...
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