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    Down in the dumps

    Hey I dont normally post but saw this and reminded me of myself did cd about 2.5years ago starting weight 17.13 lost over 8 stone in 8 months and then 5 weeks ago i came back tail between my legs to start again weighing 15st 8lbs, Im already down to 13st 11lbs and it feels so good to be getting...
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    Im Back!

    Hey all, I joined minimins about 18months ago when I first began my weight lost journey I managed to loose over 8 stone in just over 8months and i must say ive managed quite well to keep the weight off untill now, i have just under 4 weeks till my wedding day and i think with all the stress i...
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    Pictures after 4 stone down.

    wow you've already done so well and you are such a stunning lady too you'll be there before you know it just set little goals and take it day by day best of luck hun x
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    I have a problem...................

    Ha ha curly I can sympathise really i can i am finding myself buying so much stuff clothing and cosmetics i have to keep hiding them from the other half or insisting ive had them for ages or given them by a friend to make matters worse im meant to be saving for our wedding but i keep getting...
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    First dress I have worn in years!! (photo)

    wow! What a gorgeous dress u look fantastic hun x
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    just a couple of before and after pics

    wow the difference is amazing well done!
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    GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hey everybody just thought id pop by and say...................IM AT GOAL!!!!!! It has been long and difficult at times by eight months later im 8stones lighter and happier than ever. People on here offer so much support and encouragement and without this site i dont think i would have ever made...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Well done triple trouble many congratulations and can i just say.....................IM AT GOAL TOO!! woop woop fancy that after all this time we reach target on the same day! Thankyou everyone your support has been absolutely amazing Im wont be going anywhere i need all the help i can get not...
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    Anyone on the 1000 upwards look what I found to lick for 100 calories!

    Ha ha TT Id feel incredibly naughty nibbling on that lol!
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Ha ha yeah lets do it ooh so excited i dont want your 1.8lb either they can take a long waited permanat vacation whilst we celebrate their leaving us! Log in Thursday I hope to hear good news for the pair of us!
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Trish you'll be there before you know it, day by day is the best way i think little steps. Well im weighing in on Thursday and without jinxing myself id love to be posting to say ive finally done it, fingers crossed for me everyone that last lb needs to find a new home!!!!
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    A little advice please...

    Hi Angela its such a tricky thing to advice on someone else's weight loss even when its someone close because although your mum may want need to loose weight you cant do it for her and until she feels ready to make the first move picking up the phone to call the cdc or otherwise all you can do...
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    I have a healthy bmi at long last!

    Thanks hun x Ha ha my cebratory treat will be marrying my lovely fiancee early next year and in the dress that i now finally fit in! And also ill be getting a new wardrobe ooooh i cant wait!!
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    I have a healthy bmi at long last!

    Just thought id share my excitement with you all went to weigh in today and lost 4lbs so now for the first time in over 6years (since having my kiddies) I finally have a healthy bmi just 3lbs to go and ive done it, ill be at my goal. So this is for all you new starters or those at the...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hey all Sorry ive not been on much lately been really busy with work and the kiddies. Had my weigh in today and lost 4lbs so just 3lbs till i reach goal woohoo so exciting! Hope your all well hopefully everyone will reapear soon x
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    hi all thanks for the advice on 1000cal plan i guess ill just have to see what happens im sticking to the book but already noticed a gain in my weight today as actually started yestrday i know its probably just water but it panicked me a little i guess i could always move back down to 810 it...
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    my very first weigh in result

    well done you've done really well x
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    OMG YIPEEEEEEEEE

    well done thats fantastic amazing weight loss x
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hey all can anyone tell me if they are on the 1000cal plan?? Im strting today and gee im quite scared sounds silly but im terrified im gonna gain weight. experiences please?? x x
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    Got my weigh in this morning...

    best of luck for your weigh in x
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    hey all great day had weigh in lost 4lbs taking me to 103lbs lost i have 8lbs till goal finally feels like im getting there x
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    Broken the 100lb barrier!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Woop woop! excuse my excitement im in a very good mood had my weigh in today lost 4lbs which takes my weight loss to 103lbs i have just 8lbs till goal and just 3lbs till i have a healthy bmi. So anyone out there thats struggling just know it can be done i have been doing this 8months and i dont...
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    Can i tae shakes ona plane?!?

    I think it depends where your travelling to i went to spain recently and took bars in my hand luggage and shakes in my hold luggage and that was fine. As said above check with your airline though to be on the safe side.
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    I've got what might sound like a stupid question about heels..

    I can now wear heals woo hoo. they used to kill me so yes it made a huge diffrence to me plus ive gone down 1.5 shoe sizes how strange is that youll be wearing those killer heals very soon!
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hi all im guilty of neglecting minimins big time im usually an addict dunno whats happened this last week or so all is going ok i think, i weigh in on thursday so ill see then hope ur all well ive now gotta go back through the posts and catch up im so lost lol.
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Thanks katycakes im doing 810 at the moment but my losses have slowed dramatically ive lost 5lbs in the last 4weeks so a little demotivating I know i need to get to my goal for my own sanity and i think it will be good to have a few pounds to play with as i say its a year till the wedding and i...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Happy birthday minz have a fab day. Katycakes your almost there youve done so so well enjoy ur trip. I havent been on much this week not much time on my hands unfortunately. I went to WI yesterday lost another 1lb its sooo slow ha ha its driving me mad i just need it gone. Im also in a dilema i...
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    DAY 84 and still loving it........

    Hi curly glad to hear you are feeling good today i couldnt tell you how many days ive been here well i could but my brain doesnt wanna work it out all i know is its alot of days lol do i still love it yes most definately the best thing ive ever done its amazing! I can sympathise with the tom...
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    Had food and it made me sick!

    I think your body probably just isnt used to it i know as im moving up the plans my body takes time to ajust the 1st time i added milk to my tea in 8months made me feel a little queezy but its ok now only advice id give is try not to reward your achievments with food its a slippery slope and i...
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    Half way photo's added

    wow wow wow u look fab!!!
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    *** friday hour by hour - lets do it!!!!***

    disco jen thats fab please update on the offical weigh in 2morra. Lexi dog a dark room and sleep is all thats good for the dreaded migraines! I am vowing to drink my water today cos lately ive been rubbish ive really been neglecting it. oooh i get to try my wedding dress on today to see if it...
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    week 3 weigh in......

    Hi scarlett i cant say i know much about restarts as this is the first time ive done cd but from what ive heard on here it is incredibly difficult and you have done so so well at it 18lbs in 3weeks thats amazing i bet you are already feeling the difference in your clothes just think of that...
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    pics one month in

    Tillyfloss you look gorgeous the hair cut suits you so well I only wish i was so brave i went to the hairdressers yesterday wanting a dramatic change and came out with a bit of a trim lol im such a coward! Your skin looks so much healthier too you look so completely different you must feel so...
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    Another weigh in...can't believe it:):)

    wow you have had such good loses that must keep you motivated. Youve done so well x
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    Sniffing Toast... What's Your Addiction?

    Another sniffer over here lol!! My fiancee thinks im crazy i sniff everything he eats!!! Ive also become an addict of beauty products im buying all sorts of make ups body creams i cant stop treating myself, Im making up for the fact that i will not buy clothes untill im at goal!
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    Need advice going away......(food mentioned)

    Do they have a chicken meal on the menu? most places are willing to accomodate dietry needs i know you probably dont want to be a pain but im sure they could do some sort of chiken salad for you. You could have a bar for beakie and shake for lunch and then look foward to a nice meal in the...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Call me crazy but id take scrubing the toilet over a pile of ironing anyday!
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Sleepybird do you want to come and clean mine now your done!
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    hi all, well done sizzle your first 3 clients its so exciting please let me know how you get on with being cdc its something i may look into doing in the future just scared id start up and get no clients and worry they may not want to take dieting advice from a 24yr old hmm. well done on your...
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    I want to shout loudly from the rooftops so HAPPY!!!!!!!!

    curly your doing absolutley fantastic you have done so so well and you totally deserve it your always there with your posts pushing others along and helping whenever you can youll be at goal before you know it xx
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    Some before and during pics

    youve done fantasticly well you look fab chin up and keep going you will get there!!!
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    Pictures of my cd journey (so far)

    Thankyou all so much for your comments i have been on the plan for nearly 8months now was doing ss and then 810 every 12weeks and i am now on 810 untill i reach goal just another 16lbs to go. thanks again barnsie xx
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    Pictures of my cd journey (so far)

    Thankyou ive now added pics to my album of all the pics ive taken so far trough cd only just figured out how so apologies for the long delay may i add they are not in order that seems a complex task for my brain to undertake.
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    has anyone had to lose 10 stone?

    Hi fatandfed up i so far have lost almost 7stones on the diet i have another stone to goal and that will pretty much put me at the top end of healthy bmi so there is room to loose more if i feel the need once i get there i wont say its always been easy but all in all it has been the only diet i...
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    I give up

    so sorry to hear that ab fab keep in touch x
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hi tricia just pop either broccoli cauliflour or bit of both on to boil for few mins to soften drain and pop into oven proof dish then stir in half you cottage cheese pop the rest in a thick layer on top and pop under grill until it begins to brown its scrumptious x
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    Any tips on getting a flatter tummy??

    Only advice would be to start the dreaded sit ups start off i couple of sets a day and work your way up or if you have the wii fit there are some good ab workouts on there ive been doing some from there and they actually kill me lol
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    well done minz fab loss. im still on 810 just had broccoli and cottage cheese bake for the first time it was delicious yum i cant actually move i feel so stuffed!!!!!!!!!!! Try it its def worth it x
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    Anyone else on the 810 plan?

    Im on 810!!!
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hey all 1lb for me this week which is better than i thought just feels a bit disheartening my cdc says things should improve next week cos this was my first week on 810 so heres hoping, i know it shouldnt matter how long it takes long as we get there but i dunno how many more weeks my finances...
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    Back from weigh in ...

    congrats curly and your right we should stay away from the scales when will we learn!
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hi all ive built a trampoline in the garden for the kiddies but its sooo much fun i cant leave it alone!!!!!!!!!!! Whats everyone else doing today??
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    I officially have the hump!!

    As the headline says i guess, Im just getting really frustrated i lost 1lb last week and am due to weigh in 2morrow and my scales say ive lost NOTHING! I know i should not get on them and maybe should be greatful for what ive already lost but it seems im finally getting there and now feels like...
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    Drum roll please for first weigh-in....

    That is amazing you must feel sooooooooo good well done x
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    7 stone to lose let me know, I have toooo...

    Hey fluffy cat im past the half way point but not yet reached goal im 2lb away from loosing 7stone and it has taken me almost 7months so ive kind of stayed on track with the average stone per month i dont know if its slower than others but ive found it ok only tip is to set yourself mini goals...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    thanks all i know a lb is a lb just being greedy i guess lol i went on the wii fit yesterday and now im dying i ache everywhere i only did 20mins oops anyone else doing any exercise i really need to start toning up any ideas im an exercise phobic i hate it.
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    mmmm help/motivation/wise words needed

    oooh those first few days i remember them well keep going you will get there and it will be sooo worth it when you do take a warm bath it worked well for me as well as biting the other halfs head off for 4days lol
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    ewww i just had a cup of tea with skimmed milk i used to love my cuppa and was so looking forward to it but its left a gastly taste in my mouth and made me feel rather sick lol.
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    mmmm help/motivation/wise words needed

    ha ha paula i read your post and was like WHAT lol thought id dished out the wrong advice after reading first line of ur post!
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    mmmm help/motivation/wise words needed

    Dont do it or else tommorow will never come you will be forever saying ill start on monday. You dont need the vodka to have a good time have some sparkling water and having the low carb food this early on in the diet will only lead you to nibble on it throughout the diet and you will always...
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    I did it... I had all my hair cut off :) OT

    I think you look fab and your right to have just done it now why put off till tommorow what you can do today i really like it x
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    the whole week and now my cdc has suggested doing 810 till goal now im fine with that i trust her judgements but im just scared if it only comes off 1lb per week i could be here for another 16weeks! I was hoping to be at goal in about 6weeks and now that seems soooo unrealistic. well done on all...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hi all i only lost 1lb this week :-( a little dissapointed if im honest i did ss+ for
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    How to do the CD Abroad?

    I use mine alot the dressing maker that is and its still going strong just put ur water in first and pour the powder slowly allowing it to wisk as you go that way it doesnt clog up the wisk or turn out lumpy im sure you could have figured it out for yourself but just thought it may be handy to...
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    How to do the CD Abroad?

    yes i made hot drinks in it too
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    How to do the CD Abroad?

    they do have the one i bought on ebay youll find it under dressing maker probably pay more than the 99p hey cost but they are good for those times when you are on the run.
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    How to do the CD Abroad?

    I actually found one in my local 99p store it was called a dressing maker i think its like a little beaker with lid has measurements on the side and a little wisk inside and runs on an aa battery. maybe look online see if they do something similar they are very useful on the run i can even make...
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    How to do the CD Abroad?

    when i visited spain this year i maily took packs and bars because of the weight more thatn anything i stayed 100% whilst there and bought a mini blender with lid that runs on batterys so that even when i was out just bought a bottle of water added it and drank straight from the blenders beaker.
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    Wooooooooooooooh Im over the moon !!!!

    congratulations and so you should be over the moon well done :happy096:
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    excess skin

    Hey all just thought id pop by and give you my experiences on the loose skin senario i have almost lost 7stone on the diet with 1stone to to go and i can say the loose skin is not half as bad as i thought it would be i have a little on my bust and after 2 children obviously some on my tummy...
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    8 stone + to loose....

    Best of luck emmapetty you have a fantatic incentive and it will keep you going its great to have something to aim for keep posting and let us know how you get on x
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    Girl in the Mirror

    Hi all thanks for your comments yes i wrote it and feel free to copy and print it if you like :)
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    Girl in the Mirror

    The girl in the mirror I looked in the mirror one day and I no longer recognised me I saw a stranger staring back, why did it take me so long to see How did I get there I don’t know , I couldn’t tell you why I can’t tell you how many tears I cried or times I vowed to try So many heartless...
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    11 MONTHS 3 WEEKS AND 6 DAYS

    congratulations you have done amazingly and it feels me with the hope that maintainace really is achievable your pictures are inspiring I used to work in a chippy and cannot imagine doing cd whilst working there you must and should be so so proud x
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    The good news, and the bad news :(

    Absolutely fabulous welcome and good luck with your first week only advice i can offer is take it day by day dont look at the bigger picture dont think oh ive got X amount to loose i weigh this much look at it like id like to drop a dress size for such and such occasion find an event in the near...
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    Right come on people we need to stop blipping!

    I cook in much smaller portions nowdays which makes me see how much i was eating before i always used to cook loads because i knew i would eat if if noone else would. if i cook a pizza and only half of it gets eaten i put it in the fridge and the other half takes it to work for lunch same with...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hi all i havent been on in a few days been working over the bank holiday weekend unfortunately! Been doing ok on ss+ 100% infact but the scales have not budged in the first couple of days they showed a gain and now im the same as last week hmmmm i know i shouldnt get on them but thats one habit...
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    Right come on people we need to stop blipping!

    Thanks alexmummy i have been on cd since october last year so comining up for 7months you are doing fantastic i always set myself little goals from the very beginning and tried to not look at the bigger picture because i had alot to loose i took it stone by stone and always had something i...
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    nervous

    Best of luck with your weigh in look forward to hearing your results xx
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    Right come on people we need to stop blipping!

    Great post!! Im another 100% person im kinda all or nothing i know for me once i loose it its all over and i couldnt face going through the whole journey again. I think its important we notice that were all different and deal with things in different ways cd is all about changing our habits and...
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    6 Stones gone cant believe it!

    Ha ha i thought this thread was dead and burried lol! Thankyou all for your comments gives me motivation to keep going! I have 4lb till i reach 7stone gone and then i have the final lap for my last stone i am so so happy cambridge has given me my life back i feel like the old me again anyone...
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    Summer Solstice Challenge - 21st June

    oooh count me in too!!! Purple Hugs - 20lbs Berryred - 18lbs tillyfloss - 20lbs Lizzylocket - 28lbs Catssseyes - 20lbs Pineapplehugs - 30lb haggard_hannah - 28 lb Mia - 28lb Wabbitt - 25lb Curlywurly - 28 lbs **Sparkles** - 25lb alexmummy07 - 28lbs Sarette - 25lbs KatieMc - 28lbs Fudge -...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Thanks katycakes info very helpful im looking forward to introducing food but scared at the same time if you know what i mean i am finally at a place where i accept my body i actually dont mind it :p i got into the bath this evening nd i thought to myself my goodness i used to not fit properly...
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    down day please motivate me

    Food will not help, it will not make you feel better only worse. You cannot fail to loose weight on this diet you just have to stick at it. Think back to the reasons why you started this think back to the feelings you had after your first weigh in. You've done brilliantly dont ruin all your hard...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Well done katycakes that is amazing did you say you are on the 810? On average what are your losses on the 810? I had my weigh in today i stuck 100% ss all week and lost 3lbs im pleased with that just a little worried cos i am doing ss+ this week and my losses have been a consistant 3lb a week...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hi all hope your all doing well today i have really got to get on top of the water situation today kids are off school for 2 weeks now so hoefully all the running around after them will help shift a bit more weight. I made the mistake of stepping on my scales this morning they say ive lost...
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    Positive thoughts and changes that we like!!!

    Im happy because ive lost 6.5stones on cd so far Im happy because my legs wont rub together all summer long Im happy because i can wear clothes i like not just what will fit Im happy because i can keep up with my kiddies and take them swimming Im happy because ive made changes for life and im...
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    I feel so down

    Hi there i know the feeling so many awful pictures of me have been put on facebook by my lovely friends they oviously dont see the probloem they love me for me and they dont see what i see but you know in a way it can be a good thing i recently added some new pics to mine and i am actually able...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    oops got my numbers jumbled up lol!
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hi all wow 342lbs thats crazy!!! What a lovely day it is today i too have some serious gardening to do its amazing how when you've lost weigt you actually want to carry out the tasks you have spent years avoiding my garden unitl this week has been a jungle but now i dont mind getting out there...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hi all good to see that we have a good group starting. I think the losses will slow but i also think that we can sometimes contribute to it my problem is i neglect the water now days i still manage to loose the average stone per month but I know I need a little boot up the bum to get me to the...
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    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Hi what a fab idea i would love to join you it would be good to have a bit of encouragement to get me to goal and also help others in the same boat. Im not doing too badly but find myself feeling more comfortable and less motivated than before i really really want to get to goal and not get...
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    Advice for holiday please??

    I think if i was you id stick to protein and veg get ideas from youur cd book chicken fish salads etc or maybe follow the 1000cal plan i did this for one week and still managed to loose 4lbs it involves fruit small amoun of carbs and veg and means you can have breakfast lunch and dinner as well...
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    Q about water flav & bars

    Hi gill I had to wait until week 3 for my bars and have had 1 a day ever since and has never seemed to slow or hinder my weightloss. As for the water flavourings i have never tried the veg but often have the summer fruits in hot water especially when ive got a cold or just feeling like i need...
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    Back after falling off the wagon- help needed

    Keep at it you can do it 21days will fly by and in moments of temptation come on here and chat to people. Do you have an incentive peice of clothing something maybe a size smaller or something thats a little tight keep trying it on and it will keep you going.
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    Lost all motivation

    Hi kelliebobz i was reading this and you sound just like me lol! We have lost a similar amount of weight and i too can feel myself begining to wobble not so much 'cheating' but seeing what i can get away with at times ;-) I agree with the first post about self sabotage i think we get to a place...
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    Is anyone else similar??

    Hi ria, Well im not a newbie but i have a similar amount of weight to loose as you and would love to have somebody to help me to the end. Im 5'4 11stone 9 at last weigh in and my target is 10stone so 1st 9lb to go. I lost 8lbs in my first week but obviously had lots to loose at the time i cant...
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    First weigh in and.....

    Thats a great loss you must be feeling very proud and so you should x
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    fifth weigh in

    congrats keep up the hardwork xx
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    WI Result - Only 4 days!

    Fab well done look forward to seeing what saturdays result brings x
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    Serena A..................

    Congratulations you should be very proud of yourself xx
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    Is the first week the hardest?

    hi no of course i dont mind you asking i began cambridge in october last year and am still at it trying to loose the last couple of stone so ive been on it about 6months its the only diet ive found thats worked for me it really is great the results are quick and they keep your motivation strong...
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    Is the first week the hardest?

    Hi gill and welcome well done in getting past the first few days id say day 3 and 4 are the hardest once your past the first week youll never look back and shouldnt feel hungry anymore get through today and tommorow and youll be well away good luck let us know how you get on first weigh in is...
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    Whats wrong with me!!!

    Omg i am having the worse day and nothing has actually gone wrong i have bitten everyones heads off today and just feel well and truely fed up normally at times like this id be heading to the kitchen and eating everything in sight but im determind to keep on the straight and narrorow my head...
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    Helpppppppppp

    I think if i were you id opt for chicken or tuna salad stick to the green veg cucumber lettece celery etc ask for no dressing and avoid any hidden extras croutons etc this should allow you to stay in ketosis and not jepodise your weight loss next week x
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    What made you decide now is the time?

    My moment was a work trip to well known theme park went to go on a ride and a man and woman litterally had to sit on me to get the bar to click in to place it was the most uncomfotable ride of my life as well as being a completely humilliating experience they were saying "na i dont think its...
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    Forgot the bloody shakes!

    If you want to go 100% ss i dont really have much advice only listen to your body dont be feeling faint etc. Maybe there is a cd near your work where you could get a sachet from? Or any ppl at ur work doing cd?
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    6 Stones gone cant believe it!

    Arr thankyou all so so much and its comments like all of your that make me want to keep going and get rid of that last 2 stones for all of you that have weight to loose you can do it i was the worlds worst foodie but time flies on cd and it really is the best thing i have ever done the changes...
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    Forgot the bloody shakes!

    What time will you arive home i would say drink plenty of water and if you really get hungry maybe find somewhere near by where you can pick up some lean chicken or tuna and green veg treat as an ss+ day then when u get home if there is time to space out the tetras a bit try to have them for the...
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    Mental 'weight problem'

    hi ph mine used to be a size rather than a weight id get to comfy size 16 heading to 14's and suddenly id get comfortable being a regular size being able to shop in most shops and then would come the self sabotage and id eat my way back to a size 22 this is the first time i havent done this i...
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    6 Stones gone cant believe it!

    Hi all thanks for your encouraging comments has taken apox. 6 months i am doing sole source hope this helps thanks again x
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    6 Stones gone cant believe it!

    Just thought id share my news with you I went to weigh in today and lost 3lbs bringing my total to 85lbs which is just over 6 stones cannot believe it this diet has been fab and really given me my life back so if ur feeling down or having a little wobble just know it can be done its tough but...
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    Scales

    My cdc scales and mine are within 0.5lbs of eachother so i tend not to worry too much if in your case you believe yours to be more accurate then keep and eye on those too i guess the weight loss will be the same but if the difference between ur and cdc is so big perhaps get weighed elsewhere...
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    Can you share your experieces with me, please?

    If im honest i feel great so much more confident and so much healthier too i can now do all the things i shyed away from 6months ago i can take the kids swimming i can go out with friends without making excuses dont get me wrong im not there yet but ive come along way from what i was. I still...
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    Don't like my boobs now...

    ha ha sounds like my fiancee the other lying in bed he says 'where the hell have they gone'! dont get me wrong his been incredibly supportive but that wasnt very incouraging!
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    Milestone

    You have done amazingly well you should be very proud. x
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    Don't like my boobs now...

    And i thought it was just me! I am really find it hard coming to terms with the shriking boobs situation i have always been a busty girl and now they are dissapearing fast why oh why can they just not be left alone take the fat from remaining tyre around my middle!!!
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    Can you share your experieces with me, please?

    hi i thought id give you a quick post and try to answer you questions i would say i dropped a dress size about every 4-6 weeks i have dropped from a size 22 to a 12-14 in about 6months I can completely emphasize with the problematic hips and thigh problem but i can assure you you will loose...
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    Help me resist!!!

    Dont do it its really not worth it you are doing so well. If you really find you are struggling how about ss+ as that includes a small eve meal.
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    almost ate out for the first time today...

    congrats on not giving in you should be proud! Isnt it funny how we begin to crave the healthy options if only it was like that before we wouldnt be here now but hey we are and your doing billiantly keep up the hard work! x
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    day one - so hard....

    Hi well done for starting cd the biggest hurdle is out of the way now just focus on all the reasons why you are here and what you want to get out of it. I can understand your cooking for the kids problem but once your through the first few days it will honestly not bother you anymore just try to...
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    WEEK3-WEIGH IN

    All i can say is percivere there are times when losses are smaller than we expect or feel we deserve but quite often they are followed by a big loss i know this doesnt help how you feel right now but you will get there just dont loose faith in youself or the diet it works and your body will...
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    WEEK3-WEIGH IN

    Hey dont be dis-hartened your doing really wll and 1.5lbs is 1.5lbs better off than on you will probably have a big loss next week. Have you done anything differently this week kept up with your water etc.? Chin up and look forward to the next weigh in i bet youll be pleasently supprised x
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    **MONDAY** 100% lets take it hour by hour.

    Hi all, Sorry your feeling poorly or sleep deprived i cant seem to sleep to well at the moment either but am actually feeling quite bright this morning. I really have to get some new clothes birthday is on saturday and i have nothing to wear :-( problem is i hate spending money on clothes when...
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    I'm starting today

    wecome best of luck xx
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    I feel awful - toilet probs

    oops sorry for the dolcolax recommendation i didnt realise this wasnt aloud although i understand why not. Just keep going with the water though it really does make the world of difference and try not to ease up on the water once the prolem resolves this is the mistake i always make and then its...
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    Hello and help!!

    hi firstly congrats on your loss you must be thrilled! i too will have to step up to the 810 plan soon about 9lb to go and am afraid of all the same things i guess we all got here for the same reasons our inability to control our eating. I think for me it will be a treat to eat healthily or...
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    I feel awful - toilet probs

    Hi dont be sorry i think we have all suffered at some point in the diet with this i must say water is the key well it is for me so firstly make sure your drinking enough and speading it throughout the day i usually find senna helps but if this doesnt do the trick maybe try some dulcolax be aware...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Hi all, oh dear what has happened to our thread it seems to have got lost i just got back from my hols and spent ages trouling through threads to find it wheres everybody gone? I got weighed today i havent been weighed in 2 weeks and have lost 6lbs so im pleased. Hope your all still out there...
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    Fed up - & that's putting it politely

    Hi i saw your post and couldnt just read and run. Please dont feel disheartened 19lbs is a great achievement they say an average of 1st per month so your doing extreamly well. You should try not to compare your losses with others as we are all different and lose weight at different rates. I...
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    Prepared to be shocked

    Well done your doing brilliantly keep up the good work :) x
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    Help What's Happening?

    Hi please dont be disheartened just wait till nect weeks weigh in it will catch up with itself dont you worry i have weeks when the weight loss is not what ive hoped for but quite often what doesnt show on the scales is seen on the tape measure have you been measuring? Keep going you are doing...
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    5 stones gone forever!

    Hi guys thanks for all your lovely comments and all of your past advice and motivation. Ive not been on as had internet problems in answer to the couple of questions people had i have been on cd for 19 weeks and altough never stayed the same i have had a couple of weeks where the losses havent...
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    5 stones gone forever!

    Hi becky thankyou,i am 5ft 4in and my start weight was 17st 13lb i am currently 12st 13lb and would like to get down to 10st as that would give me a heathly bmi. hope this helps x
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    5 stones gone forever!

    ah ha i cracked it glad that worked please be gentle with me still 3stones to go seems weird first time ive seen them together like that!
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    5 stones gone forever!

    Im not sure if this will work trying to upload some pics as requested. x
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    5 stones gone forever!

    Arr thankyou all! Ha ha yes maybe i will brave the pics soon!!
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    5 stones gone forever!

    I am so pleased had my weigh in today and my total weight loss to date is now 5stones I have never lost this amount of weight and i am now lighter than i have been in 7years! Today is a good day :) x
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Hi everyone, well i got through my week on 1000cal plan and am pleased to say ive lost 2lb this week bringing my total loss to 5stone woo hoo!!!
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Thanks ys that did put a smile on my face and it would be soooo good not to have to ever wax again!!! The 1000cal plan is going well its very difficult getting used to eating real food again dont know if i will have lost much weight but ive definately lost less hair this week lol. Sorry to hear...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    oooh thats good to hear i had visions of being bald!!
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    Anyone on 1000cal plan??

    oooh please do let me know how you get on I must admit i was deading the food but its actually been quite nice! Not so nice i wanna stuff my face but a refreshing change none the less!
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    Help!

    Hi all im hoping someone can help me started 1000cal plan today and i havent had chance to get myself some scales im wondering if any1 can tell me appox how many small new potatoes to 200g i know its not easy to guesstimate but im really stuck.
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    Anyone on 1000cal plan??

    hi thanks for reply yeah hairloss was prety bad lost handfuls yesterday and was getting a little concerned cdc said to do 100cal this week with possibility of doing 810 next week and then hopefully back to ss the following week hairloss is not that common i dont think but can happen with any...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Thankyou you are doing brilliantly yourself! I hope so very nervous about the whole 1000cal plan but its only for a couple of weeks just a shame as im going on my hols in 2 weeks and i only have 2lb to reach the 5stone off mark and i would love to be there before that but im sure if i stick to...
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    Anyone on 1000cal plan??

    Hi all i have been doing cd for 18weeks on sole source but have been experiencing some major hairloss this week so cd has advised moving up to the 1000cal plan for 2weeks to see if the problem resolves itself i am a little nervous as i havent had to worry about food or face my fears that old...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    hi all right here goes i lost 3lb this week bringing my total loss on cd to 68lbs since this thread began i have lost 32lbs i have got to move up to the 1000cal plan this week as i am experiencing some major hair loss so fingers crossed i can still lose some weight.
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    Same Age Group

    hi there im 23 and been on cambridge diet for 18 weeks now so seems like there sre lots of us 20 somethings on here! So far lost over 4 and half stones it is by far the best diet i have ever tried best of luck to you x
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    welcome back ys very pleased to here your back on cd! Oooh 7 weeks to go that must be exciting i am off on my holidays in just over 2weeks time and i am looking forward to it but also like you am eager to loose a little more weight before i go! Also very worried about the holiday itself in terms...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    A bit dissapointed only 1lb for me this week.
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    Atishoo... help, got a cold!

    I have a horrible cold at the mo too. Do you have any of the cd water flavouring i have a pinch of that in hot water and a couple of paracetamol the hot drink is comforting and the paracetamol takes the edge of off the lurgy.
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    What to expect? NEWBIE!

    Hi nell123 and welcome. Ooh first weigh in i would be very excited though i can understand a few nerves too the main thing is not to set yourself up for unrealistic goals or compair your losses with others im sure you will have done great. Its a good idea to take measurements i measure on a...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Hi karen well at least your giving it go thats the main thing and who knows if your pleased with the result after this week then you may change your mind if not you have to just do whats best for you. I can completely understand the whole love of food situation i am a real food lover hense how i...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    hi all just dropping by to report a 5lb loss for me this week. Karen how has moving up the stages gone are you feeling any better? I think you have the right outlook moving up the stages may not give such a rapid weight loss but its better thn none and once youve done it for a while you can move...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    hi all hope everyone is having a good week just popping by to say i lost 3lb this week. Ys hope sw is going well for you let us know how its going. well done everyone on your losses and good luck for the week ahead.
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    woohoo girlies we are back in the game! 7lb is amazing ys you must be very motivated now! Lets all keep going and keep eachother going! Keep posting everyone!!!
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Congrats pammiedoll great weight loss. Just poping in to say i lost 4lb at weigh in today that takes me to exactly 4stones lost in 15 weeks i am over the moon and now at the half way point!!!
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    hi all just popping in to report a 2lb loss for me this week :-)
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    well done deamgirl you must be very pleased with yourelf bet all your clothes are getting baggy too! Goodluck with getting back on track sadsam im sure you'll be fine any troubles you know where to come!
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Hi all good to hear from everyone glad christmas is over (not that i dont like christmas just cos i can focus on the diet now without the constant thoughts of food) I tried to eat christmas day and believe me my head wanted me to fill my face but my body just would not let me! I am feeling very...
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    AMAZED!!

    Hi all just posting to say how amazed i have been today by the little amount i was able to eat (no bad thing of course) I have spent weeks dreading this day because i thought i would loose the plot and go totally overboard and guess what i couldnt have even if i wanted to. I have been 100% ss...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    hi all well its week 13 on cd for me and after a five day weigh in (obviously cant weigh in this thursday) I am over the moon to say i lost 5lbs bringing my total to 3st 8lb lost i just love this diet it has done me the world of good i feel like a different person already!
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    hi everyone well christmas is almost here i thought it may help for everyone to make a goal for the outcome of ost christmas weigh in i see it as a good way of remaining focused its not something that needs recording or checking up on but more of a pledge to yourself to not let chistmas ruin all...
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    Past Experiences Please!

    Thanks for all of your words of wisdom and usefull advice i guess i thought that id post and recieve all of these horror stories of people gaining stones and i guess maybe i was seeking that so as to get a reality check before christmas arrives. I guess the problem is fear of falling off the...
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    Past Experiences Please!

    Hi all i was just wondering for those who have been on cd for a while or were doing cd this time last year what choices they made at christmas time and what were the consequences of these choices losses gains (if you can remember). I know we are all different and will be effected in different...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Oh my goodness 11lb thats fantastic you must be over the moon with such a fab loss and in the week before christmas so glad you didnt throw the towel in least you know now and so do all of us that when it gets tough and were struggling that it is possible to get back on the wagon and get...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Welcome charleen they reakon you can loose 1stone per month on cd so 6 stone would be possible mabe more different people loose weight at different rates. I too was a size 22 when i started i am now 12 weeks in and 45lb down and am wearing a 16-18 i still have just over 4.5 stone to loose and am...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Just popping by to report my loss 3lbs for me this week. Hey sadsam you dont need to apologise that 3lb will be off before you know it x
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Hi all well done on all the weight losses so far this week. Ys sounds like your back with renewed motivation which is good you will be there before you know it. I agree this time of year is very difficult had my work do on sunday i spent the night sipping water it is a very strange experience...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Hi ys sorry to hear you are having such a tough time weightloss wise but congrats on your gig all sounds very exciting. It would be such a shame if you were to give up cd i guess you have to do what is right for you i know from my own experiences every time ive given up a diet and said ill heahy...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Hi all just popped in to say i lost 2lb this week and like pammiedoll am a little miffed with that but hey its better than nothing i guess!
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    thanks for your help katie think ive finally done it!
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    oops im really not very good at this apologies!!
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    oh thankyou hopefully ive done it correctly now!
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    hi all just a quick post to say i lost 4lbs this week. oh does anyone know how i update my ticker???
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Hi all not been on in a few days been working so havent had the time. Sounds like some of u are having a tough time though all i can say is let people think and say what they wish we will have the last laugh when we are all slim you cannot change people like that you just have to make the best...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    well done pammiedoll thats a fantastic loss!
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    wow sadsam that is an amazing loss well done! I dont know where people manage to pull these big numbers from very well done though you must be sooo happy! I got weighed in today lost 4lbs my cdc says it will probably remain 3-4lbs losses from now on which is a little daunting as i still have a...
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    weight as of last weigh in 15st 9lbs and i weigh in on thursdays carley x
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    Are you up for a challenge???????

    Hi count me in im new to this forum but have been on cd for 8weeks now and going well another 6 stone would put me at goal so would be so so happy to get there!
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