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  1. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Day 7 and 7.2lbs off! Not as much as I'd hoped but then I'm lighter now than when I did this last year....it's just going to take me another 2 weeks to get into the 11 stone bracket instead of one like I hoped! Mothers Day this Sunday but I've decided to avoid going out for a meal..... Taking...
  2. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    I'm back! Back on Cambridge having lost 4.5 stone, slipped off plan October last year and only just this last week got back on it but in 4 months managed to put on 2stone 4lbs Still, all is ok, back on the wagon after procrastinating about it for months and starting and stopping and feeling...
  3. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! I haven't dissapeared I'm still here peeps!! I stayed the same last thursday so from this thursday I'm going to go back down to step 2 to give my body a bit of a kick up th ebum I think!! My hair has been falling out very badly :cry: this last...
  4. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So a nice weekend has been had by me...I'm REALLY enjoying step 3! Omg eating fruit again is amazing!! So so two new things happened this weekend . I bumped into an extended family member who I haven't seen since I started the diet in April. I say bumped into her...it was more I saw her and...
  5. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hello lovely ladies...so weigh in this morning....stayed the same which is actually VERY good as it's been another dodge week.....jacob has just started preschool but I'm leaving him there totally distraught so I'm going home and stuffing myself with chocolate for the morning till I go and pick...
  6. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks ladies xxxxx
  7. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi everybody! I found out yesterday afternoon that I passed my exam!! I am am now officially a Cambridge weight plan consultant!! :party0011:
  8. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi DamyKg! :bighug: what at a great goal to have! Your wedding! Eeekkkk! And at christmas! I love weddings and I love christmas! What a wonderful time of year! I dont have have many regrets in life, I make sure of it but.....looking back at my wedding photos recently, I really wish I'd tried...
  9. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Weigh in this morning......*drumroll please*........ 5.5lbs OFF! Yay!! So please! I'm almost 10.5 stone.....been about 15 years since I was that weight plus I hit my 4.5 stone today so really pleased all round. Onwards and downwards! I hope everyone is doing ok, much love to you all x
  10. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So, the weekend went really well. I chose my food sensibly and had a lovely relaxing day! Funny how people's reactions change towards to you as you get closer to goal...this will happen to every single one of you I'm sure....my nan said to me 'don't lose anymore weight love, your starting to...
  11. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So here is my latest progress picture to keep me on track. This was me this morning before setting off for my spa morning with my mum and sil, we had a fab time, I felt 80% ok in my swimming cozzie! I had breakfast and lunch out ( a chicken salad no doubt!) I was good! And I'm now back on track...
  12. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So, I put on 2lbs at weigh in yesterday BUT I'm not down in the dumps about it as my consultants super scales showed that it was a pound of water , most likely due to totm, and a pound of muscle most likely from running up and down the stairs every 20 minutes looking after Mia on Monday! And I'd...
  13. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Weigh in later on this morning....it's not going to be a good one but I'm back on track today. I had my Cambridge Training yesterday and it's given me a right kick up the bum! I feel renewed and motivated and inspired..so with the exception of Sunday's spa morning breakfast and lunch I will be...
  14. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Well today was a chocolate and coffee day and I feel dreadful for it! Far too much sugar, I've disgusted myself! Mia stopped being Sick at 5:30 this morning which is good. Although all of her dads family were sick last night also so it seems she must've picked it up fri night/sat whilst she...
  15. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    I had a really good 100% day yesterday but today could already be a whole other story! I've been up since 11pm (it's now 6am) as Mia has been up all night with a sick bug :cry: Wish someone would give us a break! I have my cambridge training day in 48 hours so I really don't want to catch it...
  16. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Spain! How lovely! Man do I need a holiday! woke up this morning feeling dreadful, and so did Jacob, think we've both caught the infection from Dan :cry:So decided to have a few more calories today in the form of a chocolate bar and two lattes at the hairdressers!! I dont think it'll do that...
  17. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Oh Pops :( Try not to get disheartened...the plan still works...everybody reaches a stage where their body just holds onto what's being put in your body, so instead of losing fat you just come to a standstill but it will rectify itself and then you'll have a lovely loss!! I still didn't have a...
  18. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ok weigh in this morning and two pounds off....could've been worse, could've been better! At least I'm in the 10's still!! Am very much struggling with plan atm, I think it's a mixture of severe sleep deprivation and stress! Hubs has been Poorly last 3.5 weeks with a sinus infection and anyone...
  19. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    This weekend has been particularly hard...I was due on yesterday which explains why I've been particularly grumpy this weekend and craving every food in sight...it's been v hard bit to pick at food and I so desperately want to eat chocolate,..it's such a hormonal thing! I may have had a...
  20. Sophiesophs

    Halfway there!!

    Four stone down now, one more stone to go!
  21. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    That's really good!! I just had to convert kg to stone on google tho as I'm useless with kilos!! That's a fab loss so far! Well done! i stood on the scales this morning and have just gone into the 10's! Never thought I'd see the day!
  22. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Well done pops that's fab!!! What's your total so far? X
  23. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Another unofficial weigh in this morning as my consultant is still away! But 2lbs off which I'm pleased with as I've only really been doing it properly since Monday! Im changing my goal weight from 10.7 to 10.3 to make it a good old five stone off in total so twelve pounds to go till goal...
  24. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    It smelt delicious!! :banghead: Application fine, just waiting for my training day which is two weeks tomorrow, can't come soon enough , feels like I've been waiting for it forever! Then as soon as the training day is over I want to sit the exam the next day to get the ball rolling! I need to...
  25. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Too much protein isn't so bad pops, better than too many carbs! I was was saved yesterday at the meal, I thought it'd be a party Buffett and then discovered everyone had a place at the table and I could smell a delicious chilli cooking but thankfully there was also some cold meats and salad so...
  26. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hello peeps! How's the bank holiday going? They're always a tough one! i had a meal out yesterday :booboo: I seem to be ok for 2-3 days on plan and then I slip.....it wasn't a major slip up tho and I'm straight back on it today although am off to a big family birthday party but will remain...
  27. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi pops, I know your body can do very strange things in the week and that's why consultants tell you never to weigh inbetween! But I've always weighed daily! It has it's advantages and disadvantages....weight going on one of them but then in couple of days it will right itself again....I think...
  28. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Oh Jilly! Thank you! That's so sweet of you to say so! It's things like that that make all the difference! 11.2! I know! I haven't been this weight for over a decade and tbh I think that's part of why I cheated! I think it can be easy to get complacent and think 'well I'm almost at goal and...
  29. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So I weighed myself this morning as my consultant is on holiday and I've stayed the same! Which tbh is a bit of a relief as after the whole having a bit of food here and there I had a final splurge and had a takeaway with hubs and officially drew the line and for the last two days I've been 100%...
  30. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thank you ladies, this weekend has been a write off really. I haven't majorly cheated but been secretly eating which is probably worse! A biscuit here and there , the odd sausage roll, bit of cheese etc. But owned up to it tonight had a plate of nachos and a choccie bar and back on track 100%...
  31. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So I had a bit of a bad evening last night......got some bad news about my dads health that left me very upset and wanting to reach for food....any food.....anything would've done....crisps, biscuits...there was no chocolate in the house but I would've gone to buy some :devilangel: I was having...
  32. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ooooo a facial! It's been years since I had one of those! What a lovely treat! Hubby has promised me a whole new wardrobe, no limit on money :happy036: so I'm in the process of compiling a list of things that I really need/always wanted like........beautiful matching underwear in my new size...
  33. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi Goody ! So I'm 11.2 and goal is 10.7 so 9lbs BUT if I don't feel like I've lost enough round my tummy and hips then I don't mind going down to 10 stone but can't see myself going below that.......xxxx
  34. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Weigh in day today! 1.5lbs off which I'm really pleased about seeing as on Monday I'd put 2lbs on! So I had managed to lose 3.5lbs technically! And got my four stone! Yay! Consultant is now on holiday for two weeks so no weigh in for three weeks but because I have my 'consultancy scales' I will...
  35. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Well done! That's just the right attitude to have! Think of all the good work you've put in to get to this stage and how it would just be ruined! Plus you wouldn't feel good for caving, it'd bring you no joy at all! The mental battles I've had!! It's hard but doable xxxxx
  36. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ahhhh thanks Kacey, that's so nice to hear! Oooooo day three! How are you feeling? Day four and deffo day five is a huge turnaround in how you'll be feeling! Xxx
  37. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi. Goody! Yes I got straight back on it Sunday evening coz I'm a good girl!! Monday I was starving but yesterday wasn't so bad....almost managed 4litres of water yesterday as well which is a bonus, I've almost lost the two pounds I put on over the weekend...weigh in is tomorrow so hoping I'll...
  38. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Awwwww hi Carly! Thank you sweetie!! Ooooooo tips........it's not so bad cooking for the kids and hubs now but to begin with it was quite torturous so it does get easier! I always keep my water with me when I cook their dinners so when the tasty smells do start getting to me I curb the fake...
  39. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So I had a lovely weekend. Indulged myself probably more than I should and woke up this morning two pounds heavier! Whilst I'd hoped that it would've been two pounds of water alas no, my super duper snazzy scales tell me it's actually two pounds of pure fat :eek: Oopsy........I have to start...
  40. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi Ruthlet! Hope you're ok?! Hope you manage to do some yoga too, I've fallen in love with it! so tomorrow is supposed to be my 'pause day' where I come off plan for my date with hubs and hop straight back on. Well isn't the mind a wicked thing. Mia's came back from her great grandmas house...
  41. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    And here's a before and after so far picture
  42. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So here's my latest progress pic at 0.5lb off four stone lol . Feeling quite happy with how I look, still need to lose it round the middle! But another ten pounds may make all the difference!
  43. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Oh pops :bighug: at least it was protein you overloaded on and not sugar or carbs.....take the positives from every situation....and fingers crossed that it won't show on the scales too much xxxx I went to a Hatha Yoga by candlelight class last night and it was total amazeballs! I've only ever...
  44. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi Goody :) Had weigh in this morning, 2.5lbs off which I am happy with but I just missed out on hitting the four stone mark, gah! But my consultant has these fab scales (which I've probably mentioned before) that show water, muscle and fat as well as weight and it showed that my water was up...
  45. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    Hon well done!! I'm not sure I would've had the willpower when poorly to have made such good food choices so that's amazing! And such a good sign that when you do get to goal, you've already had experience of maintaining! Be proud of yourself! Hope you're back to being 100% soon xxxxx
  46. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So a slightly stressful day so far! A bad night with both boys....so I'm shattered....then Jacob decides to drink some bubble solution and vomit all over the place..then I have Freddie who screams all morning whenever I leave the room because he's teething....I get stuck on the loo for forty...
  47. Sophiesophs

    Keely's IVF diary!

    Good luck for weigh in tomorrow! X
  48. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    That's great news Pops! Well done you! Shopping trips take on a whole new meaning when you lose weight.....you start not having to think about covering up body parts! And start enjoying showing them off....keep going!! Xxxx
  49. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi goodygoodstuff! No not really lol, I know I'll follow my way up the steps and that once I'm no longer allowed on ss I'll stay on step 2 until I reach goal weight but maintaining wise I think my diet will consist of a lot of protein and low GI carbs...and I'll have one day a week prob a...
  50. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi hon! All good thanks....just waiting for my training day to hurry along! Six weeks and counting! :sigh: But just want to crack on really! Then once the training day is over I have a maximum of two weeks to complete an exam online. September is going to be very exciting! How are you pops? X
  51. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Whoop! Whoop! 4lbs off this week...thank you ss+! Thank goodness for that! So my BMI is 25.9 and I know that when it hits 25 I won't be allowed to do ss or ss+ so I'm going to do sole source for as long as I can before heading onto step 2.......got measured today also and lost another 7 inches...
  52. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi everybody how's things? PrincessAva, I'm always of the opinion that as important as this diet is you still have to live. We all have a choice....so far I've had my sons 3rd bday party and my dads 70th and stayed strong....weighed up the options but at that point wasn't willing to press the...
  53. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi hon, yes sole source...altho about twice a week if I'm struggling I'll have a plain omelette or a couple of hard boiled eggs to keep me going.....someone on the Facebook group suggested that could be why I'm having small losses because my body is needing me to increase my calories so we'll...
  54. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ok so I thought because I am mentally struggling I would write a quick, short list of the positives of my weight loss......hopefully all different from my last list! So............. :thinking2: 1. I'm enjoying being a size 12 altho still keep picking things up in a 14 'just incase'!! 2. Love...
  55. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Well done! We'd both feel worse if we caved in that's for sure! Ive had had a few sod it moments this weekend but stopped myself and tried to drink more water instead....the hot weather def isn't helping the weight loss I don't think.......and looking at the scales this morning (I'm still a...
  56. Sophiesophs

    Goodstuff is BACK.

    Well done everyone!! Julie stay strong! Always good to have a back up plan but you can do it ! I had a BBQ about 3/4 weeks ago and I had shake before everyone came over and then just one chicken kebab and some lettuce leaves! I not sure I really needed it as I don't think I was truely hungry ...
  57. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Oh PrincessAva , you're doing so well to stay strong, my mind has started drifting to food and I've started craving all sorts but it's all totally psychological as I can tell I get moments where I'm drifting into a 'sod it' moment! I manage to pull myself out but I know it's due to being so good...
  58. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    That's awesome!! Kind of what I was hoping would happen this week lol.....it's quite common at some point to have a a really low loss or none at all as your body clings onto what you're putting in and tried to store it before letting it all go. Up unfortunately that just hasn't happened to me...
  59. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Oh no!! Pop back and let me know how it goes! I'll have my fingers crossed! X
  60. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Weigh in day today...and another 1.5 lb loss :confused: I know it's a loss but at this rate it'll take 8 weeks to get to goal instead of four! Neither me or my consultant are quite sure what's going on so the plan is to stay on ss+ this week and give my body a bit of a shock as it may have just...
  61. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hope everyone is doing ok.......? I've dropped back down from ss+ to ss now that the crazy week is over but it's making me feel really hungry!! I may have to step back up to ss+ on Thursday if I'm struggling.....after 12 weeks on CWP I think my body really enjoyed a few extra calories! Had my...
  62. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Back to shift this flab

    Ha ha I'm a serial weighed too! First thing every morning (on an empty bladder!) you're doing really well! X
  63. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Can't wait to be a Skinny Minny! !

    That's amazing! Well done you!!! Makes you feel great doesn't it! Xxx
  64. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So weigh in day today...and only lost 1.5lbs :cry:Not quite sure why as stuck to everything and haven't cheated....so maybe it'll show up next week, 1.5 isn't bad.....just bit up to my usual standard! .......she has amazing scales that show you body fat, muscle water etc and apparently I did...
  65. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Sometimes in life you need a good rant don't you think?! So here's mine! What a morning! Im soooooooo tired.......I'm up at 4-4:30 every morning as Freddie has turned into an early rising baby....and not getting into bed till 11pm as I'm having to pick Mia up from rehearsals every evening from...
  66. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Had a lovely smooth weekend! No hiccups, no grumpiness (from me! ) , stuck to plan! My sil thinks she's found the dress, and my word it was a stunner so that was fun! Hi Pops! Application going ok...it's taken me an age to fill in the application form as it's extremely indepth but finished it...
  67. Sophiesophs

    Halfway there!!

    Latest pic, now lost 3 stone 3lbs, just under a stone and a half till goal although depending on my tummy I may want to lose a bit more....the tummy is shrinking but v v slowly !!
  68. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Journey back to how I want to be!

    Drink drink drink honey! It truely is the key! I've done CWP in the past and had 2-2.5 litres a day and would lose 2lb a week, this time I've forced myself to drink between 3-4 and my losses have been on average 3-4.5 lbs a week, it makes such a difference. I hate drinking but keep a litre...
  69. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So it's the dreaded weekend but it doesn't feel so bad atm! Went shopping this morning to find a dress to wear to my daughters theatre show next week and got into a 12!!!!!!!!!! :thankyouthankyou:So pleased! I do however have to wear some spanx for the old tummy that is still there but even...
  70. Sophiesophs

    Winklepip's Nine Weeker - 63 days

    Well done for making the decision to give it another go! And remember we're all stronger than we think......just stay focused on the prize, head down and crack on!! Summer holidays are going to be hard (I know for me they can be stressful! ) but we can do it together! Good luck! X
  71. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So weigh in day today for me and I lost 3.2lbs :D Happy with that! Takes me just into the 11 stone bracket...somewhere I haven't been for about 11 years!!! That's a good feeling!! stepping up to ss+ this week as next week is going to be slightly harder for me! My daughter is performing in a...
  72. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    I am pretty sure it won't have taken you out of ketosis but even if it has you will still have lost weight...from what I can understand, ketosis isn't what makes you lose weight....it just stops you from being so hungry when you're in it.......it's the vlcd that'll be doing the job of losing...
  73. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Did your consultant give you any ketone sticks? The ones you wee on? If not.....the sign for me was a really foul taste in my mouth.....that was me deffo in ketosis! That and waking up with no hunger! X
  74. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi Pops and wannabe! How was your weekend? I did post in here yesterday morning but I couldn't have hit submit lol as it's nowhere to be seen! Wannabe I found that days 9,10 and 11 were actually my hardest...I felt like I was beyond starving and all I could think of was food, it consumed my...
  75. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Banishing junk food and junk thoughts

    Hello Mrs! Wondered where you went! You're doing great! All good stuff! Xxx
  76. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So my consultant popped my progress photo on Facebook last night in our secret group....I can see the difference particularly in my face but I must admit I look at it and still think 'meh ' to me it doesn't look like three stone but I'm not at the end of the journey yet so hopefully the photos...
  77. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    If you can stay strong it'll only be another 1-2 weeks before you hit that one stone, and you'll feel so chuffed!! I'm starting to feel so good in myself! Was thinking about the plus points yesterday! 1. Shopping for smaller clothes, can't believe I'm bypassing the 16's and 18's to pick up a 14...
  78. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Wannabe, 6lbs is a fab start!!! Well done you! i had weigh in today and lost 4lbs :D Very chuffed with that as it gave me my three stone award plus means my bmi is. Ow at a level where I can officially apply to become a Cambridge consultant.....so very excited !!
  79. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ha ha ready made crayons...I did mean the ready made crayons but you know that! Well at the two week point you're allowed to eat the bars so if you can hold out till then some of those are yummy! And again, handy to pop in your bag! Squinky, thank you! Oooo day three, that's a tough day! But if...
  80. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Awwwww it won't make any difference to your weight loss as such just means that you're not getting your total amount of recommend daily vitamins and minerals......is there any chance you could have your first one really early to help space it out through the day? Or.....for next week buy some of...
  81. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Abi's weight loss diary!

    Looking great hon!! You must be able to feel the difference also! Even if just a little!
  82. Sophiesophs

    From Fatcat to Kittycat

    Oh Kittykat :( Try not to be disheartened by the small loss or the cheese! Quite often when you have a small loss one week you get a good loss the week after so fingers crossed! Are you drinking enough water? If you can drink over the 2.5 litres you'll get a better loss......on previous attempts...
  83. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks Ruthlet...am in a very positive frame of mind now! It's gotten to the stage where I haven't been this weight for about 4/5 years and it feels great and to know that I could be at the weight I was a decade ago in 7/8 ish weeks is totally spurring me on....getting comments about how much...
  84. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Wannabe, keep going sweetie!! It starts to get easier after today!!!
  85. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So another before and halfway picture.....I don't tend to notice the diff in the mirror only in photos! Had my hair done this morning and decided when I go back in sept my hairdresser has the permission to do something totally different as I'll deffo be at goal by then! Weekend going great so...
  86. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    Oh hopefully the antibios's will kick in by tomorrow and you'll be feeling a bit brighter.....tonsillitis sucks....I remember having a few bouts of it in quick succession and it makes you so poorly!! Lots of duvet days and sleep and catch up tv! Xxx
  87. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Starting CWP today to save my health

    Vanessa well done for 2.5lbs! You'll probably find you'll have a good loss next week...sometimes the body tends to hang onto what you're putting in! Xx
  88. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ha ha wish someone had said this to me years ago!! Might've made me think twice!!
  89. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Holls weight loss diary!

    Brilliant!!! :D Well done! X
  90. Sophiesophs

    Matt's weight loss journey!

    Brilliant weight loss! And sounding so determined! Well done you! X
  91. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Abi's weight loss diary!

    I am totally loving your new bike!! Well done for the 3lb loss, that's great!! Oh and boiled eggs are lush :D
  92. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    Hope you're feeling a bit better today sweetie? Totally sucks when you're ill :cry:Xxx
  93. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Starting CWP today to save my health

    Venues size you're totally in the right frame of mind! We mustn't see 'time off' as an excuse to go mental and binge! Enjoy ourselves yes but all in moderation and the closer you can stick to plan the better! You're doing really well! X
  94. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Wahoooo! Totally smashed weigh in! 8.5 lbs off! So lost the 3 from last week and then an extra 5.5lb! What?!!!! I was so happy I could've cried! Means I've hit another mini goal as now at my wedding day weight and I could poss hit the three stone mark next week! Bloody amazing! Also lost another...
  95. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Weigh in later this morning......although dreaded totm started earlier.......blimin good timing huh?! Having said that apart from feeling bloated the scales shifted down again this morning and not up so fingers crossed for a good one!! :D
  96. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    That's great Pinktuplip! And def the right thing re the BBQ....we're having a BBQ in two weeks time for my dads 70th and it'll be chicken and salad for me also!! Xx
  97. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source New me

    That's bloody amazing!! Well done you!! You'll most likely get your first stone next week! Wahoooo!
  98. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks hon, here's hoping! I forgot to say about the party that I had so many people telling me how great I looked......I don't take compliments v well...I guess I tend to think people are just saying it because they feel they have too, or because it's polite but I'm not going to lie....it felt...
  99. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source New me

    Good luck for weigh in!!! Xxx
  100. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    If you explained to her how important this health plan is to you and how breaking it even for a couple of hours would be detrimental do you think she would understand? To me personally, having you there should be enough...it shouldn't matter if someone eats one cake, twenty cakes or none at all...
  101. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source 1st time on CD - 1st day - help and encouragement needed

    Hi Jenna! First few days are always really tricky but you do find a routine and a rhythm as you go along! I have three children, 10, 3 and 6 months. When I cook in the evenings I chug my water down at the same time to take my mind off it and then when they eat i get busy tidying or something...
  102. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Holls weight loss diary!

    Well done ladies! You're all on the right track with a positive mental attitude....that's half the battle! You can all do it, and it does get easier...the hunger side of things tapers off after 4/5 days (although at days 9,10 and 11 I suddenly became ravenous again!) after that it's just a...
  103. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks Ruthlet! He had a fab time! And I survived! I didn't actually fancy any if the food on the table tbh....a couple of times as I walked past it all I almost grabbed a sausage or some crisps just out of habit! It was like an involuntary hand twitch lol! But in the end I just had some eggs...
  104. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    Wahoooooooooooooo!!! :gen126:
  105. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So, so far so good this week....I've had to ss+ it yest and Friday as I felt ravenous but feel no guilt in having an omelette! Today us Jacobs birthday party so will be busy at lunchtime doing the sausage rolls, sausages etc but am quite determined that I won't cheat. Mum has made her amazeballs...
  106. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source New me

    Oooooo I love a cruise!!! Some of my best holidays were from cruising! Totally get where you're both coming from tho.....being on holiday and not feeling comfortable in your own skin is just the most awful feeling :cry:You both sound like you're doing really well though!! Xx
  107. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source My Journey

    Hi sweetie....I would say that it just takes time to unassosiate food with emotions.....it was only a couple of weeks ago at around week six ish that I didn't think of food I got stressed. In the six weeks before that if stressed, tired, bored I would just have to distract myself and keep really...
  108. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    You ladies are doing great!! So much positive energy going on!!! Xx
  109. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi sweetie yes please!! So far so good and even though it's Jacobs third bday this weekend I'm feeling strong and determined! So had a 4lb gain at weigh in but ........her very clever scales said that I'd actually lost 1lb of fat since last week and that what is gained was just over 1lb of...
  110. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi nikki! If you drink a ton of water between now and then you may save yourself!! Cheat days are v hard to come back from aren't they...but you just need to keep reminding yourself of your end goal.....today is day one for me today after my two day unplanned break! feel ok, just v v hungry...
  111. Sophiesophs

    How to loose a human...

    Good luck ladies!! The first four days are always the hardest! Just hang on in there! Xxx
  112. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Oh :eek: It all went wrong :cry:I caved! Moving day today and I started with the best of intentions, had my lemon bar at 830 and another at 1130 and two litres of water inbetween but it just didn't hit the spot, by 12pm I was feeling so shaky and dizzy....sooooo many boxes to lift, up and down...
  113. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks ladies, we move tomorrow so spent most of today and yesterday packing! I must say, I've been on step 2 since yesterday (and ss+ since Thursday) BUT it's making me so much more hungry having that one meal a day :cry: I am going to bed ravenous and waking up ravenous, it's rubbish!! hubby...
  114. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Abi's weight loss diary!

    Awwww bless you, I can only drink the choc mint hot! The others just taste funny! Interesting what you were saying about TOTM, mine were all over the place to begin with and I had three in six weeks! Literally did my head in! But seems to have calmed down now thank goodness! Youre doing really...
  115. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Banishing junk food and junk thoughts

    You can do it hon, like you said nothing on the calendar this week and no raging hormones so you could get yourself a really good loss!! Xxxx
  116. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source LynseyLous weightloss diary

    Hi sweetie good for you!! You sound really determined and that's half the battle! Plus you've done it before and you know it can work so you can keep the faith!! Hope your first day isn't too hard xxxx
  117. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Bah...2.5lb loss at weigh in today which I know is still good but when you're used to 3.5-4lb each week it feels a bit lame! Still mustn't be greedy!! On a positive note I have now entered the 12 stone bracket (just!!) and I am now definitely a size 14 :D My consultant only ever measures every...
  118. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Banishing junk food and junk thoughts

    Good luck for weigh in today! :cross: it maybe better than you think!! oh and I hate the soups...not so much the taste but as you say it's the texture, bluergh! Xx
  119. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So after much consideration....on sat, Sunday and Monday I shall be moving up to step 2 to help with the physical side of moving and decorating house (let's face it I was never going to blow it after all this time!) I did look at step 3 but that just looked like too much food! I'll have to face...
  120. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Getting very stressed out about the week ahead and our 'big move'. We're allowed to redecorate before we move in but only on Saturday between 9-3:30! That's four rooms to do between the two of us! And then there's the move both of which I'm concerned about surviving on very few calories and food...
  121. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Abi's weight loss diary!

    Hi sweetie, no it doesn't seem to affect my losses and i have eggs probably four out of the seven days! I just make sure that I try and reach my four litres on those days , in my head it makes me feel less guilty for eating them...silly as they're only eggs not chocolate but there you go!
  122. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Starting CWP today to save my health

    Good luck for your weigh in tomorrow spammie! vanessaa you're doing fab! Hang on in there! Tomorrow or definitely Wednesday you should start to find it easier...physically definitely....mentally the battle will be there for quite some time...I'm in week 7 and only now have I stopped thinking of...
  123. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source New member Cambridge Diet SS- My Story

    8lbs is great!! Well done!! I think lots of people find weekends hard, I know I do, less so now but definitely the first 5/6 weekends it was hard to mentally not associate weekends with lovely eating! You did well!! X
  124. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ha ha Auburn I blamed it on Freddie! Poor chap! Hubs said I'd been up all night as he was teething and that he would have just screamed through everyone's meal :D It wasn't too far from the truth so I didn't feel too bad! And there was a huge chocolate birthday cake for pudding so I would've...
  125. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Day 45 today.....stressful day yesterday....my air con in my car broke and will take almost £1000 to fix so hence it won't be fixed! And we're moving a week tomorrow but had lots of problems with the agency trying to extort money out of us every which way...BUT for the first time since I started...
  126. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Oh auburn it's tough isn't it! For the first month I didn't tell anyone I was on the plan as I couldn't be doing with having to explain it all to people...most people can't get their heads around the fact that you can't eat anything on sole source! Just do your best, that's all you can do....if...
  127. Sophiesophs

    aiming for that 'wow' reaction.....

    So rereading your diary...your little bubba must be about a month old than my bubba....! :D Freddie was born mid December! And time is already going too fast!! be really careful with your exercise where you're on so few calories..I've known people to say it can be detrimental to your weightloss...
  128. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi Nuggett, if the scales show you've reached your first stone that's great! Roll on weigh in! Wahoo! today was .....ok! Hubby had day off and I always struggle when he's around as I associate him with very yummy food! I ended up having some eggs to keep me on the straight and narrow but I don't...
  129. Sophiesophs

    Diary of an 810er...

    Oh sweetie good luck!!! :cross: you sound really determined and that's half the battle! Just stay strong and keep glugging the water!! And so lovely that hubs is doing it with you! My parents on the plan as well and it does help having someone close to you who really understands the torture!!! Xxx
  130. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks lovely ladies!! nuggett do you have the bars? I used to be a chocolate fiend in the evenings so I nibble my choc chewy bar for about 40 minutes whilst watching tv in the evenings....on days when I'm particularly hungry I make sure there's always eggs, tuna, chicken or cucumber in the...
  131. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks Nuggett! Weigh in this morning and lost another 4lbs! Hoping to reach the two and a half stone mark next week and be into the 12 stone range...somewhere I haven't been for about four years! Start of week 7 today and still going strong......starting to notice big differences still so...
  132. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Abi's weight loss diary!

    Hi Abi :wavey: I've just read your diary, you're doing soooooooo well!! I know standing on those scales on the first day was hard but just think, you'll never let yourself get to that point again! That's how I think anyway...I just got to the point where I was sick and tired of having to think...
  133. Sophiesophs

    I Will Resist! First Timer!

    Ooooooooo! Good luck for tomorrow! Eeeeek! You're sooooo good not to weigh yourself! I'm useless, every morning without fail! In fact I've noticed a pattern, scales drop day after weigh in and then nothing till weigh in day! (But I still weigh every day out of curiosity!) you've been so strong...
  134. Sophiesophs

    Halfway there!!

    Hi newme, I aim to drink between 3-4 litres a day at a push 4.5 litres but that prob only happens once a week! I hate all the soups and porridge and rice pudding so just stick to shakes and bars....I love the taste of the ready made to the sachets but you have to drink more water to compensate...
  135. Sophiesophs

    Halfway there!!

    16lbs in 2 weeks! Wow! Just like me :D Such a good start! Well done! Keep glugging the water....I've done CWP about 4 or 5 times now and thus has been the most successful.....I only ever drank the minimum on previous attempts! X
  136. Sophiesophs

    Halfway there!!

    So I'm halfway there! Half a pound away from two stone last week, but I'm calling it today! Two stone down, two more to go! So pleased that I can see the difference!
  137. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ok so feeling pretty damned chuffed at this point. I got Mia to take a pic of me this morning so I could compare it to one that was take a few days before CWP.....pretty sure I've reached the 2 stone mark this week...so this is two stone difference.
  138. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source New member Cambridge Diet SS- My Story

    Hi sparkles :wavey: not long till Wednesday ! Bet you'll have a great first weigh in.....if you can get through the first four days , which you have, you can pretty much get through the rest if you can be mentally strong! When I start to struggle I find a bit of virtual online shopping...
  139. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    Awwwww good luck Wilma...I totally get where you're coming from and is something I toy with constantly! You're doing what's best for you,,..and slimming world is great to fit around life and social gatherings :D Lots of love and luck x
  140. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi Nuggett ! :wavey: you could deffo lose 7lbs in 3 weeks! Cambridge say that average loss a week is 3-4lbs..I've never been under 3 so it's deffo doable! Well done on your 11lbs! Socialising is sooooooo hard! That's why I haven't been doing it lol, I know I haven't the willpower yet to say no! Xx
  141. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Day 40 of being 100% ....... :D But felt a bit down when I woke up. Had another awful night with Jacob and Freddie and was up at 5am.....I was like a dragon! I can't actually communicate for about 45 minutes when I'm that tired so I just grunt at Dan if I have to answer anything! I actually...
  142. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Banishing junk food and junk thoughts

    Fraufrau is so right hon, this will always be here for you to come back too and with cambridge you have to been in the right head space to do it. Take a step back (or a few steps up) and come back when you feel stronger..........some things are more important xxxxxx
  143. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    They will deffo catch up hon, don't worry, I reckon you'll deffo have a loss by Tuesday! I'm totm too, booooo but this diet seems to be playing havoc with it...in the six weeks I've been on the diet I've had totm three times!! Totally sucks! You're doing really well tho and yes it is empowering...
  144. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Day 38 today :D But am quite grumpy because it's Saturday again! Think hubs is getting used to the moodiness on weekends now lol. I'm not like it all the time just approaching mealtimes! Not much to report here.....still going strong on ss , liking the changes that I see and they spur me on...
  145. Sophiesophs

    I Will Resist! First Timer!

    Ha ha this is like my fourth or fifth time! But I never lasted any longer than three or four weeks!! So I'm doing really well! I think maybe I didn't want it enough on the previous attempts and I didn't drink as much water as I am now....I was only drinking 2.5 litres and sometimes not even that...
  146. Sophiesophs

    I Will Resist! First Timer!

    Oh good luck! I. It's say before this diet your job sounds like my dream job but now I'm on the diet I don't think I'd cope! Your determination will be the key to your success! How is your first day going for you? Feeling ok? Just keep drinking!! yeh the porridge, in my opinion are totally...
  147. Sophiesophs

    Here goes nothing... well, actually, hopefully 3 stone..

    Go easy at the gym! You're on very little calories :eek:
  148. Sophiesophs

    Here goes nothing... well, actually, hopefully 3 stone..

    I guess it's a good thing! Means you're coping ok! Shame about the biccies last night but amazing how hard it can be to break our habits, it's so ingrained in us we just don't know we're doing it! You're doing really well :)
  149. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Week 5 weigh in this morning and I lost 4lbs :clap: really happy with that but missed out on my two stone by half a pound!!!! Arghhhhhhh! Still at least I'll hit it next week! Feeling very determined and now thinking that that week 'off' I was going to have may not be such a good idea!! I just...
  150. Sophiesophs

    My 'Lose Weight or Die Trying' Cambridge Diary

    Ha ha Sarah, I just read your first post and I could've written it myself! I, like you, always make the wrong food choices...cake and chocolate are (were) my life! But you soon realise how much of it you used to eat and how awful it was! Altho even almost six weeks in I could commit murder for a...
  151. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    Well done ladies! You're doing great!its fab to see! My weigh in is this morning :rolleyes:, who knows?! Xx
  152. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Banishing junk food and junk thoughts

    6lbs is great hon, well done you!!! By this time next week you'll be way over half a stone lighter :superwoman: You should be very proud !
  153. Sophiesophs

    Here goes nothing... well, actually, hopefully 3 stone..

    Oh that's hard!! Especially in the first few days!! In a couple of weeks time that won't bother you in the slightest but must be absolute torture right now! Stay strong and keep busy!!
  154. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks Amanda! I don't know why I got so upset by it! She's said far worse! I think mixed with sleep deprivation it just got to me! Still, new day today and hopefully Mia's hormones won't be on top form! Looking forward to weigh in tomorrow :)
  155. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thank you! Feeling v stressed right now so best to vent it on here instead of going to raid the cupboards!! It's half term down here and I would normally over eat. It can be lovely but also stressful! My daughter has just called me a horrible mum :cry:I took her ipad away for answering back to...
  156. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Day 34 today :) Still going strong! Not much to report! I'm hoping for 5lbs this week......over ambitious? Yes! But it'd be great to get to the two stone mark! Got a feeling I'll be a pound and a bit off tho! So I'm possibly going to have some time off the diet in about three weeks...
  157. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Banishing junk food and junk thoughts

    You're doing great! And you're in ketosis! The only way is up! (Or down in our case!!) when's your weigh in?! Xxxxx
  158. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    Oooooooo looks like you're on track for a great weigh in!!! :bunnydance:
  159. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ahhhhh auburnashes thank you! My husband is a sweetie and I'm v lucky to have found him! I was a single parent for four years before he came into my life and we're now six years on! I am doing well to stay 100% but I would say that it's pretty much a constant battle! Especially weekends, they...
  160. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Banishing junk food and junk thoughts

    Oh I hope you feel better tomorrow! I'm sure it'll ease up a bit! And don't worry about the pity party, it's what these diaries are for! You should see mine! One day I'm up, the next I'm down! Xxxx
  161. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    Ha ha I'm sure you're in ketosis! I'm in week 5 and still flippin freezing and having to wear fleecy socks to bed!
  162. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Banishing junk food and junk thoughts

    Hi sweetie! You're doing great! And yes you're totally doing it right from what I've read online! It's always hard when things are thrown in your path, stress always used to be my trigger as well and is still something that I'm struggling with! As well as boredom, tiredness, loneliness oh and...
  163. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Taking control

    Stephanie you're doing really well!! I've been avoiding social situations for the last month as I can't be doing with justifying why I'm doing what I'm doing. But in three weeks I've got a roast dinner at the in laws where I'm just going to have to sit with my shake! Hubby's family are the...
  164. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Weigh in day today...lost 3lbs :o I'll take that....imagine if I hadn't have had all that water tho to compensate for the tetras and bars....would've been a lot less! Haven't got so many this week! Had my measurements taken as well. Lost 14 inches altogether! 5.5 of that is from my hips...
  165. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ahhhh thanks halebob :) The only reason I said tgi Fridays is because it's part of the cinema complex and we have limited time! The boys can be a tad tricky esp Freddie where he's teething so not got enough time to go anywhere else before flicks.....in an ideal world I won't have a day off at...
  166. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Day 28 today...weigh in tomorrow. Scales gave shifted by 2lbs so far and I'll try not to be disappointed with that...I knew it was going to be a struggle this week with the bars and all the tetras...and despite having drunk between 4-5 litres a day (more than I ever have) i dont think it's done...
  167. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + Ruthlet's Road to being a loser!

    Good luck for day one ruthlet! You sound really determined and focused which is 3/4's of the battle!plus you've been successful on the plan before so in your head you know you can get results! Keep pushing forward! I know what it's like to be an emotional eater, it's been one of the biggest...
  168. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ha ha Amanda I totally get what you mean! And I'd rather purposely pick a day off then cave in and binge! Hubs and I are off to the cinema in two weeks time and in the past we would normally have gone to tgi Fridays for a meal.....I'm very tempted to have this as my day off and just be normal...
  169. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    I am so exhausted this morning. The boys aren't sleeping well atm and this morning I'm questioning this diet and whether it's truely feasible when you're up from 4:30 in the morning , having a full on day and getting up umpteen times a night. With less than 600 calories a day I feel like I'm...
  170. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Well that's spurred me on...a but of online virtual shopping always does! The sun is shining...I'm wearing a dress with leggings....don't dare to bare lol , but looking at the lovely clothes that are out at the moment is a good old kick up the backside! Day 25 today and still been 100% , the...
  171. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    Hey Wilma...how are you doing! Did you survive the weekend? Xxx
  172. Sophiesophs

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

    You're doing really well selphie!!!
  173. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    This weekend and almost one and a half stone gone so far
  174. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ok let's do this to try and keep me focused. Just face pictures from four weeks ago and this weekend.....
  175. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    I bloody hate weekends!! It's when I seem to struggle the most and seem to get into a v negative frame of mind....plus I get v v grumpy :sigh: My poor husband.....I've been such a stroppy mare....mostly because I just miss eating with my family on weekends...the weathers been so beautiful that...
  176. Sophiesophs

    I'm GOING to behave (& fit in my dress)

    You're doing really well! My consultant is lovely! She's won lots of awards for being so good so that's a bonus as I maybe needing a kick up the backside at weigh in next week! One little celebration won't hurt in this early stage, you'll be in ketosis soon! I hope you have a lovely weekend...
  177. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Well done Elsie! You're doing really well! Chocolate chewy bars are my favourite, taste a bit like a Mars bar/Milky Way! I'm never hungry enough to think of stealing other people's food either! I find it's just a constant mental battle and state of mind. I made Jacob a lovely lunch yesterday...
  178. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Beginning of week 4 today :) But I've started my period...again! It only finished about five days ago :cry:What's going on?! Ugh...may explain why I bought all the choccie products yesterday! So....the aim today and for the next six day is to drink 4.5 litres of water....I'm really paranoid now...
  179. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ahhhh thanks Elsie!! I am the ultimate comfort eater so this diet is a real hard slog for me but at 4 weeks in I'm kind of at the mindset where I don't dare cheat now as I'll cock it all up!! But....I also know what I'm like and I'm still seeking out excuses to eat! I just haven't blown it yet!! X
  180. Sophiesophs

    Step2 810kcal Viva's descent into slimness.....Let's flipping well do this

    How's it going hon? Glugging back that water?! Lol ! Wishing you lots of luck this time!!
  181. Sophiesophs

    I'm GOING to behave (& fit in my dress)

    Hi Elsie!! :bighug: welcome! I'm on day 21 today! Like you I've done this before! But unlike you I never made it as far lol! I always gave up after 4 weeks! Well done for having done it before at least you know with determination and a willpower of iron that you can do it!! Keeping a a diary...
  182. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks sweetie! 4.5lbs off at weigh in today! Yippee! I was aiming for 5lbs lol to get my one and a half stone but hey ho, I don't mind! So that's 20.5 lbs in three weeks :eek: Now this week I've gone choccie overload! Must be a hormonal thing lol, I've got 17 choc tetras and 7 choc chewy...
  183. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Taking control

    Good luck Stephanie!! You've already proven to yourself that you can do this which is such a head start!! Keep glugging that water!! Xxx
  184. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    Good luck!!!!!!!!
  185. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    In a bad, BAD mood this morning.....awful night with Jacob (he'll be three end of June) , he woke up 7x last night, all nicely spread out throughout the night! And then Freddie (who is five months today and thankfully sleeps through) woke up at 5am, instead of his normal 6:30....the first thing...
  186. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Good luck Amanda!!! Will be thinking of you tomorrow! End of day 19 today...struggled with the water intake...have gone over my 2.5 litres but I really like to have 4.... Think I'm going to have to buy a lot of tetras on Wednesday..I've had quite a few choccie ones this week and now whenever...
  187. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi Amanda! :wavey: nice to know someone's reading it!! Lol. Oh good luck for your weigh in on Tuesday! Not long to go ! I'm having another down day where I'm tired ( another bad night with Jacob) I keep thinking of hatching plans to eat...not so good....but maybe it's these delusions that are...
  188. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ha ha, this was me yesterday!
  189. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Day 17 today....I devoured my hard boiled eggs yesterday...my goodness they were heavenly! I enjoyed every single mouthful!! And I managed to have 4.5 litres yesterday *pat on back*! I woke up up grumpy this morning....third bad night in a row with Jacob, and both him and Freddie woke at 5am...
  190. Sophiesophs

    My Last Diary *crosses fingers*

    Hello!! I've got a ten yr old daughter, little boy who's 3 in June and a bubba who's almost five months so in a similar boat to you! You're right within that first week it's the habits that are the most difficult to break! Making lunch for Jacob and I almost cut off a chunk if cheese for myself...
  191. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Day 16. It's lunchtime and I'm feeling so hungry today, proper gut wrenching hunger so I'm cooking myself two hard boiled eggs incase I feel weak later! I'm going to try and stay strong tho. I popped into new look this morning to try on some clothes.....haven't quite moved down a dress size...
  192. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    Well done you! The inch loss is amazing! My consultant doesn't do that till the four week mark :confused: And I haven't got a tape measure to cheat. God we're only human! I've amazed myself that I've done 16 days 100% but am already planning a little 'break' lol, just one weekend .....I'd like...
  193. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Diary of a CWP rookie

    Well done everybody! Day 16 for me today...days 9,10 and 11 were really hard, I was ravenous! But so far have been 100% I've done CWP about four times before and never lasted any longer than 4 weeks so am trying to beat that this time. Clairey, that's so many social events!! I don't know how I...
  194. Sophiesophs

    Step2 810kcal So let's get losing!

    Hi bagmadlady! Well done for getting to day 3! Day four should be the turning point! I'm useless with diets, I have very weak willpower, am ok for a couple of weeks but then I cave and go back to my chocolate and dominos pizza :cry:I've done this plan about four times before, the longest I've...
  195. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    Ha ha the scenic route! Oh it must be so hard going out with friends....that's something I've put on hold tbh as I can't face the 'oh go one have it' scenario because I know I'll cave in! You'd have to have willpower of iron not to give in I think so you're only human! Well done on your 6lb...
  196. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Day 15 today and hubby is currently scoffing a Dominos pizza for dinner...it's his birthday so I ordered it for him as a treat but am feeling v hard done by :cry:I tried the mix a mousse with my strawberry shake at lunch , it was 'ok' made me feel a bit bluergh...maybe it'll be better with a...
  197. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Day 2 and not going well

    Oh good luck! I can't stomach the porridge/soups or rice pudding either...I just stick o the basics strawberry banana and choc! Oh choc mint to mix it up a bit!!
  198. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    Oh good luck!!!! Xxxx
  199. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    I did it! 6lbs off! One stone and 2lbs in total! Totally delighted and has spurred me on...bought the mix a mousse and three bars to mix it up a bit for the next seven days! Day 14 today and feeling positive!
  200. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks Wilma ! Day 13 today and it's going fine...so it's deffo so much easier when hubby's not here! Bless him! I read on a FB page today someone who'd lost four stone saying if you tell yourself this plan is easy then it becomes easy..if you tell yourself 'this is really hard' then it becomes...
  201. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    Well done! You're back on track! You did it! I'm sure you'll be in ketosis really soon! Hope you've had a lovely bank holiday x
  202. Sophiesophs

    Step2 810kcal Starting Today, my 810 step 2 diary and mission to lose 4.5 stones!

    Hey sweetie! Hang on in there! Just get through the first 4 days and then you'll feel physically better......after that it's just a psychological battle! Keep drinking as much as you can evenly throughout the day and keep busy busy busy!!! X
  203. Sophiesophs

    Got to get thin again lol !

    Awwwww these babies! If only they knew the havoc they play with our bodies lol! I'm the same, I put on 5 stone :confused: With my first, lost a couple of stone then put on 4 stone with my second...lost maybe a stone and then fell pregnant with my third! I truely did eat for England and then some...
  204. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    http://www.minimins.com/cd-inspirational-photos/333102-6-5-stone-down-maintained-6-months.html It's posts like this that keep me going! Now that the weekend is over and hubby's back at work I felt a bit stronger today...I obv associate him with food! So...end of day 12 today and generally been...
  205. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Weigh in on Wednesday! Hubby nought me a pre cooked chicken from tesco earlier...I was going to eat a bit minus the skin but when carving it it was bloody pink!! That never happens! Someone's way of telling me to not have it and to be strong!! So I am!
  206. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks Wilma! I have made a conscious decision tho that tonight I will have a small portion of chicken and cucumber as otherwise i may just blow it completely! Xxx
  207. Sophiesophs

    I'm going to do it!!!!

    That's a great idea! Virtual clothes shopping is a great tool to keep you going! You're doing really well, hopefully by tomorrow, Tuesday the latest it'll suddenly become easier! Keep going!!x
  208. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    The start of day 11 today.....yesterday was v v tough...I was begging my husband to feed me yesterday!! Oh I so wanted food! I felt so hormonal and hungry! I started crying when he was eating his nachos because they smelt so good! I did stick it out tho, and I've still been 100%...
  209. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So it's half way through day 9 and it's bloody hard today. I woke up in a foul mood and haven't been able to lose it ! I'm snappy, irrational and grumpy, totm started this morning so I know it's all linked but normally I would compensate my mood with food to cheer me up and see me through and...
  210. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks ladies! So day 8 today.... And the last few hours have been a bit of a struggle...I'm nowhere near caving BUT I've been very drawn to food today, thinking about eating a lot! Guess it's going to happen as it's such a vital part of our lives but hadn't wanted to have struggled so soon! I...
  211. Sophiesophs

    100% 1st day !!

    Yay well done!
  212. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So........as you can probably see from my new signature :D........ I lost 10lbs!! Whopee! Thrilled with that! Roll on next week!
  213. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks everybody! Weigh in later this morning.....would be happy with half a stone so fingers crossed!! I'm still staying strong despite the stress of yesterday!!
  214. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source So it begins :)

    Keep drinking sweetie! Drink drink and drink some more! The first three days are the toughest altho I found day 3 better.......ice makes the shakes lovely !! You're spacing it out beautifully....just see how you go each day...I always try and last as long as I can...so I try and wait till 9am...
  215. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ahhhh thanks! Yes I do wonder about the water.....having done this plan before my weight loss in the third week drops to around 2lb so I'm going to keep up with the 3-4 litres as long as I can and see if it makes a diff in that week...if it does I'll carry on doing it! Very stressful day so...
  216. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    Awwww honey everyone goes through this. Your mentality is the same as mine, I've always been the one to say 'sod it, I've blown it now, may as well enjoy myself' . Youve got two options.....You say you're going for a meal on Wednesday eve.....why not now start a fresh on Thursday morning and...
  217. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Ha ha Amanda, we can't help ourselves can we! MissWilma, I realised I had my really thick heavy socks on when I weighed myself like a zombie first thing yesterday so when I re weighed it was ok, I was just the same weight as Sunday....no movement on scales today but I'm not too bothered...I...
  218. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Mrsmyas diary to a new me...

    Yay Mrsmaya! Well done for getting back on it !! Xx
  219. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source + New day, new dawn and new me!

    Hi Splodge! How's it going? The first week is always the toughest...people say the first three days but with experience you can feel rotten for a while! I'm day six this morning and yesterday I was so tired I had to have an afternoon nap! You can do it! I've only ever lasted 3/4 weeks on this...
  220. Sophiesophs

    28st to 12st - Time to make the right choice!

    That's a brilliant first week! I am a serial yo yo dieter and have tried every diet known to man and the CWP is the only one that really works for me and hopefully this time I can see it through to the end...I've only ever lasted 3-4 weeks. You can definitely do it! We all just have to keep...
  221. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Start of Day 6 today. Had my biggest challenge so far yesterday...had to sit and watch hubs and children munch on a Burger King meal at lunchtime whilst I just sipped water. It was ok actually.....I didn't have to sit on my hands to stop me taking a chip or two...my biggest motivation was that...
  222. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    Yay Miss Wilma! I must say I do admire you for sticking to it through your training! I only did two years of my nurses training (about 8 years ago now) and I found it so mentally and physically exhausting at times that I'm not sure how I'd of managed if I'd only been on 600 calories! That's...
  223. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source 4 month's, 4 stone, day 1, Bring it on :)

    Keep going sweetie! Look how far you've already come, get through these next couple of days and it'll be plain sailing again!! X
  224. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Thanks MissWilma, Wednesday is weigh in day! Looking forward to it as the scales are moving down every morning, only thing that's keeping me going through this first week! Hi SummerBear! Good luck with all the social events. I must admit I've scaled back on mine, and not made any dates for a...
  225. Sophiesophs

    Jo's success story

    You're doing so well Jo! Keep going! Xxx
  226. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Beginning of day 4 today, woke up feeling ok :stickdance: got a bit stressed out last night. The mother in law was supposed to come round for a 'catch up' yest afternoon...her idea, not mine! She's an ok mil , but very passive aggressive, says what she thinks, very protective of her boys, a very...
  227. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Day 3 today and it's been hard...not so much physically....don't seem to have been headachy or ravenous but more mentally difficult! Trying to potty train Jacob is quite stressful plus Freddie is teething! Now normally my coping mechanism would be coffee and chocolate and lots of it plus hubby...
  228. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    4lbs and 5in is amazing ! And well done for not self sabotaging when you've been having such a crappy week! A little treat is fine and like you say you've learnt a valuable life lesson......geez there are always people who have an opinion on this diet, my mil is one of them! But kinda funny when...
  229. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So day 2 went ok, I managed 4 litres of water! Go me :clap: but from 6pm onwards I was ravenous even after all that water and having my final shake, so I toddled on off to bed at 8pm again but it took me an hour and a half to go to sleep, I was so restless, I kept thinking of food and when I...
  230. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source My first weigh in today

    Flipping amazing! Well done you! What a start xxx
  231. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Step 1 Sole Source: First weigh in

    That's amazing ladies! Well done!
  232. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source 4 month's, 4 stone, day 1, Bring it on :)

    You've done so well to get this far! Food is such a huge part of our lives that I think it's an impossible goal to not have any slip ups...the important thing is to get straight back on it and not give up all together :) btw I am LOVING that bikini!! X
  233. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    Yes I've started a diary...I find writing really therapeutic even if it is to myself! It's called epic journey! Xxx
  234. Sophiesophs

    Step2 810kcal 9 stone off so far!!

    You look like a totally different person! What a wonderful achievement ! Well done you, it gives the rest of us the inspiration and strength to keep going! :grouphugg:
  235. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    I'm only on day two today but managed to cook dinner for the family last night without feeling deprived so good star for me! I have to see this one through this time without failing as my weight has gone out of control...I did slimming world just after Xmas but I just couldn't hack the 1/2 pound...
  236. Sophiesophs

    Step 1 Sole Source Really struggling

    You guys are doing great! I'm only on day 2 but have done CWP before so know I just need to battle through the first week!
  237. Sophiesophs

    6.5 stone down... AND MAINTAINED for 6 months!

    That's brilliant! Totally shows that it can be done! Well done you!
  238. Sophiesophs

    Wilma's time to shine.. lets do this!

    Good luck for your weigh in!! Fingers crossed for a good one! You're doing really well,a few blips are fine it's just getting back on track that's the hard bit! I've been the same with the CWP in the past....self destruction seems to be my thing! Just as I'm getting somewhere I cave into food...
  239. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    Hi Poko and Amanda:wavey: Thank you! Yes Poko as chocolate is no longer an option I think it's going to have to be a lovely bubble bath every night instead....! Amanda, week four has always been my sticking point...by then I'm literally spending every waking moment dreaming and thinking if food...
  240. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    I'll be off to bed soon to distract myself from the fact that now Jacob and Freddie are asleep I would normally be curling up with a cuppa and two (yes two!!) mahoosive dairy milk bars!! I would tell myself that I deserved it....I actually did deserve it! But what a sure fire way to pile on the...
  241. Sophiesophs

    The epic journey begins!

    So I'm currently on Day 1 of Sole Source....I've done the CWP in the past but the longest I've lasted is four weeks so that's my first goal! I'm married with three children , ages 10, a near 3 year old and a four month old...Mia , Jacob and Freddie . Before I had Mia I was a lovely curvy size...
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