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Thanks honey. Oh, and I think that I was unhappy last time with the hair loss. When I got below 11.11 it started falling out & didn't stop until my refeed. It was really bad - I was left with bald patches. So I know that its a side effect of a ketogenic diet, but it happened when I got that low...

Another update for you. I've totally enjoyed Christmas, new year, Valentine's with baileys, wine, minstrels, maltesers, Galaxy, Pringles, pizza, McDonald's, garlic bread, toast, toasties, sandwiches, cakes, brownies, cookies, nuts, licorice all sorts, baguettes with butter and Boursin, flapjacks...

Thought it might be useful to have an update. I had originally planned on refeeding properly & then doing sns for 2 days a week. Turns out that I couldn't even do the refeed...I did it for a few days, then totally enjoyed all the things I'd been denied for a few months - chocolate, bread...

Well I think I've gone mad! Yesterday I had a v stressful day -busy at work (had to take kids in with me) and when I got home there was a packet of opened biscuits on the table and I ate one! After 2bites I realised it wasn't all that nice so I gave it to the dog but half an hour later I did it...

Thanks and I am well prepared for a leisurely reefed. I'm going to take a 10 day refeed and follow it to the letter. I think I'm even consuming less than when on plan actually - but hey ho - I'm going to have an apple in a bit - what a treat! haha

GOOOOAAAAALLLL! Well, there you have it - I weighed in this morning at 11st 0.4lb which is 0.6lb under my target...I'm strangely calm about it - not sure how to celebrate it - I would like to go straight to the fridge in the garage where I've stored all the birthday chocolate and champagne...but...

12 weeks Clinquant??? 12?? - that seems so long. What did it entail? I'm looking forward to enjoying at least one pimms before summers over.

It's interesting because I have found it difficult to cook for my family since doing this plan. I would usually cook from scratch but the last few months have found it easier to serve up something which has come straight from the freezer, gone onto the oven and straight onto a plate. That way...

Hi there - Yes he's a feeder...selfish! As for maintenance, well the easiest plan I've heard of is to follow the 5:2 diet sns style - so 2 days a week you have SNS packs. I guess that would lower the calories throughout the week significantly. And it seems easier than counting calories every...

Well Aunt Flo did bring some weight loss for me but just 0.2lb. Gutted. In 5 days that's all I've lost. Really am finding it hard to stick to the plan. Yesterday my DH decided to create a Ferrero Rocher cheesecake. For fun. Last night I ate 2small spoonfuls of it although I did sacrifice a pack...

Hello all. Well I've just discovered why the scales haven't moved for 3days in a row. Aunt Flo is here again. AGAIN. Still every cloud...and all that, so I'm hoping the scales will favour me in the next couple of days. Found it really hard to stay on plan in this heat especially. I could...

Right - I went to the doctors today for something & while I was there I weighed myself on his scales. And they said 11st 3 which is 2lbs less than my home scales. Got me so excited, as if I actually had lost a further 2lbs - which I know I haven't - but I was buzzing when I saw that anyway. And...

Well obviously the coke zeros haven't had any effect on the losses. This week was another 4lbs and I'm now just 4lbs off my current goal. I'm playing with the idea of resetting it to a further 4lbs lower so there's room to gain the water weight that sns say is inevitable. I'm sooooo close. This...

Hello FatAssasinator - I'm hoping you're not a fat assassinator, but more an assassin of fat... good luck on your first day - hope it all goes well.

My hair is falling out. Its ridiculous. I didn't notice it at all when I first started this diet, but boy its extreme. Its suddenly come on. I am lucky enough to have LOOOOONG and very thick hair which of course means that it won't be as noticeable on me, but it would be frightening for anyone...

Today I have had a lovely relaxing day. I've enjoyed a lemon yoghurt shake for breakfast and lemon bar for lunch. Spicy spaghetti for tea and I'm going to have a cookies and cream shake for supper. I have bread & wine (Ribena) every Sunday at church. Initially I wondered whether I should have...

How are you getting on hazza?

And today I'm one pound down, at last.

Woohoo! I have just got back from the next sale with size 12 clothes....I'm made up. I have SO needed some new clothes.

Hi cf70, thanks for stopping by. I notice your goal is lower than mine...you're obviously braver than me! I'm so lucky I hate cheese, I know tonnes of people who love it but all I can say is bluergh...yuk! So I've STS for 4 consecutive days. Which may mean I will be lighter tomorrow (please...

Bye Zeke - good luck with your new plan & hope it all goes really well for you. x

Yes, day 4 is hard. I actually think that my day 8 was the worst, but then on day 9 I woke up with a burst of energy. Hang in there. Plan plan plan. That'll get you through it. What are you doing later? Going out? Staying in? What are you going to do instead of eating? And be positive: You've...

Wow that loss is great and really motivating! Well done. I nearly cried this morning when my porridge overflowed in the microwave . Its my favourite pack and I seriously considered eating it from the microwave. .. I've also got a cottage pie for tea. I have to add plenty of salt but I do like...

Hijack away....not a problem! Also it may be worth noting that I am 5'8" which is fairly tall and I am a naturally strong broad frame (seriously strong, even now I can beat some blokes at arm wrestling). So my base metabolic rate will be higher than average. I walk my dog daily (for an hour)...

Hi haza if the Doritos are still there in the morning, bin them!

This is my 12th week and so far I've lost 3st 12lbs. But I had a weekend off around week 10.

The official advice is that both plans will give the same losses. I have done 2 lifestyle days where I literally had no option. Other than that I've no real experience of the lifestyle plan I'm afraid. I love simplicity because it has helped me to feel like I'm not in control, the plan is in...

Hazza! You're getting married - awwww - how lovely. I can't believe I wrote on my diary that you should have some incentive to help you through the first few weeks, and you couldn't have a bigger incentive could you? Just think of the photos! I'm absolutely sure that you can do this and lose AT...

Woohoo - aren't the graphs really good for seeing the weight come off? I love them. Well done you - I also abstained from coke zero. What's the point? Its just fizzy water with chemicals in after all... You must be in ketosis now or at least very soon. Well done - the hardest bit has got to be...

Thanks Hazza & Zeke! Hazza I've seen you're on day one & I wondered if you would think I was very preachy if I just shared this with you? I have found the diary quite a useful tool as a distraction from eating. I recommend starting one. Also I've found the other diaries really good - to...

Done it! My bmi is 25 at last! So very happy. Have decided to celebrate with a macdonalds. Only joking. I shall celebrate with a fizzy water or peppermint tea.

Hi, I love pickled gherkins but I thought vinegar was out on this plan? How has it been today? X

Ps check out my bmi - 25.1!! I'm within a whisker of not being overweight. Woohoo!

Hi Zeke, yes I'm no longer scared of an unflattering photo, or wondering what people think, will they recognise me? etc. In my 20s I used to be a model and I know I'm lucky that I tend to look good in pics but in the last couple of years, I wouldn't feel good without a face full of make up, and...

Hello you. Loving your graphs, how very organised. Interesting that WW, SW, and SNS all produce excellent losses when followed. I'm currently close to the end (please God let it be soon) of my sns journey and am spending this last month figuring out a maintenance plan for after. I have a feeling...

Dear diary, I'm still 100%, no deviations from the plan. Aunt Flo is visiting AGAIN. She's brought PMT with her so I've been fighting tummy aches all day. :( Tried a new flavour-fruits of the forest shake. Verdict:yuk. Had a lovely choc orange Truffa this evening which made up for it. Had a sad...

13s! Fantastic, that must feel excellent. Well done. Enjoy the break. Make sure you start back on plan on the day you planned, last minute rule-bending can be a nightmare. Happy for you for your progress so far.

Just weighed. Scales say 12.04st. How ridiculously close to the 11s? Just did my BMI too and the app I use has told me that I've less than a stone to target. Well 13.6lbs which is a smidge less than a stone anyway. I started this plan after my BFF (who is also my boss) told me I was getting...

Mushrooms? I haven't tried that pack yet but can you dry fry mushrooms to flavour it?

Wow, what a fab story. Hear my story; I lost 3.5 stone and then in fear of gaining, I avoided my scales and ate ate ate! I used to say I couldn't go back to the sw club until I'd lost it...talk about twisted thinking. But you haven't gained anywhere near what you've lost, have you? At least...

Hi, so v pleased you've managed that horrid phone theft well. I imagine if it was stolen out of your hands, that it felt quite an intimate transgression, like a mugging. Poor you. Hope you reported it. Glad you could handle it without reverting to food. I'm simpliciting this week too. I like it...

Hmmm, so it's all in the mind? Then I can beat it. Today I am remarkably focused. Glad I stuck it out. Also I am very competitive so if Clinquant reckons it's a common thing, I will make sure I'm not the same as everyone else!:D My friend who has also just started sns, came over. We decided to...

Day 6 of the restart and I've just noticed that my BMI is 25.7! Now although this is tantalisingly close to ok, I'm tempted to cheat more than ever. I must not cheat. I am going to adjust the target on my profile to keep me in the zone. Also everywhere I go people are saying I look fantastic so...

Found you! Can you add me please? I want to lose a further 10 lbs. x

Hey is there a July challenge?

Hello cheeky chick, just read from the beginning and caught up with your diary. I'm a Manchester girl too BTW. Fab to see that you're still motivated to continue (being a bridesmaid adds to the pressure) despite falling off the wagon a few times. I'm really impressed with all your baking and...

Well done on the weight loss. I've just read your diary from the beginning, fascinating that you had a medical reason for slow losses, but so pleased you got treatment. How are you doing with your holiday only a few days away? Careful to not get de-mob happy and fall off the wagon too soon. Are...

So i thought I'd write this...my DH is so delighted with my new shape that he can't keep his hands off me! He's texting me when we're apart saying how he loves me, and it's all down to sns! It's quite exhausting IYKWIM. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::D So today I weighed and am nearly one pound...

Hello Tara, just read your diary so far and want to share that I also am the recipient of unwanted attention from men. In my teens I became attractive and so didn't want a boyfriend (didn't have a boyfriend til I was 21) and the attention was really embarrassing, I couldn't handle it...

Yup - and I think it was important to do so. I could have made an excuse about not wanting to waste food, or the money it cost, or just need to use it up etc etc but I really did need to put it out of sight. The mums at the school gates were very grateful for all the gateau etc. I'd rather it...

Morning all. So this is day 4 of the restart. I've managed to be 100% so far. Just weighed and only lost one pound of the 2.4 that I gained. Oh that makes me sad. I wanted it to disappear as quick as it came! Clinquant, you were right about the restart...it hasn't been as dreadful as I thought...

Hello Diary. Well, I ate and drank at the weekend. I didn't actually eat that much - no proper meals, just some bread, chocolates and crisps. And I drank at my party - just gin and tonics, so kept it quite pure. Didn't even have a hangover. Anyhow, the net result is that I put on 2.4lbs over the...

Well chaps, I'm going to eat carbs tomorrow! I've made the conscious decision to drink on Saturday night and I know official advice is to break ketosis 48 hours before alcohol, but I'm going to break it 24 hours before. I've done my research and I'm sure that this is how I want to do it. So I'm...

Just told hubby I've lost another pound and a half and he's said "careful, you don't want to look too thin"...misery! I mean my bmi is still overweight and there's still rolls on my tummy, what is he on about? Maybe he's jealous. There's deffo another stone there to lose after this weeks break...

Woohoo just weighed and lost another pound, I have just realised that all these periods (sorry tmi!) are influencing the scales. The losses seem to stall a few days before I come on and then as soon as I come on, there's a whoosh. Hey every cloud...

Thanks Clinquant, I will try not to stress too much about it. Good to hear you've done some restarting yourself and it was all successful. I am also getting my knickers in a twist about gaining weight which I know will be inevitable when I come out of ketosis. I need to relax...

Bought myself a new dress yesterday. Tried on a zillion but settled on a beautiful black number from coast. Was lovely to be able to pick size 14s and not worry about them fitting! however I don't love shopping and am just glad I'm sorted for my birthday party now. Weight is dropping off me...

I'm a fan of the s & s bars personally but I think if you find one that's the same or similar carb & calorie allowance I guess it won't make much different. The s & s ones have been fortified with 25% of your RDAs for everything so you may need to take a multi vit if you're bothered about that.

Hi Kayroo - You can update my stats - I have lost the 8 that I wanted to lose in June. Hurray.

My favourite bar is Dark Truffa which is divine. I like the others but that's my fave. Food-wise, I like the chilli & spicy spaghetti. I love the banoffee porridge but I know some people hate it - its that really sweet fake banana flavour but I'm a fan of anything sweet. I also like mushroom...

Dear Diary. Today I am happy because I hit my interim target weight, which I was planning to get to before my birthday party which is 8 days away. I am going to treat myself to a new dress tomorrow in honour of myself. I'm still on plan. Even on my birthday next week I'll be good. But on...

Woohoo, just weighed and I've hit a magic number! In total I've lost 3stone, I'm so pleased. And it looks like I'm half a pound away from where I want to be by my birthday at the end of June. So happy. AND yesterday on the school run I was asked if I'd lost a bit of weight so people are starting...

Hi Belle, How have you found day 1? Stick with it, these next few days are the hardest but plough on through and you'll be amazed at your first weigh in. x

Hello guys. Just checking in. I am sorry but I'm absolutely rubbish at weighing in stones (because I'm scared of what it actually is!) so I've been weighing in Kilos. Anyhow, my idiot self has been then converting it into stones anyway (because even though I'm scared, I have no idea what kilos...

Thanks Jojo, I'm just impatient that's all. And there WAS some movement today, just a pound which brings it tantalisingly close to the next BMI number... speaking of movement (ahem) my docs just prescribed me iron and I know this can cause constipation...any good recommendations for something to...

Hello all. Its Friday night & I'm browsing the net instead of watching the footy - I'm finding the internet to be a fantastic distraction from picking in the kitchen. My habit is to eat in secret, to nibble lots of little bits, crisps, toast, sweets, chocolates, cakes etc and all when I'm on my...

Cliquant I hadn't even thought of THE END!!! How will I cope? I have just realised that yes, it may very well be in my sights. I only chose the target that I'm currently working towards because it's what I once got down to on Slimming World. At the time ,my target was a stone lighter but I just...

Well I bit the bullet and ordered it last night. One months supply. But I did manage to get some money off as I'd referred a friend who is going to try the diet for that trial week. She's been inspired by me, and after one week on 3 x slimfasts/day she lost 9.5lbs. I had to have a lifestyle day...

Hello all...I'm still on track and having a financial crisis. Need to order more packs but sis in law has pulled out so I'm on my own and £125 seems an awful lot in one go to spend on myself. I know it's probably cheaper than food but DH will question it...ah well I guess I just have to be...

Woohoo! Another kg off (is that 2 this week? Can't remember!). Feeling good.

Hello lovelies, you can add me if you like. Want 8lb off this month!

Thank you Kayroo...I'll take a look at the challenge. I think tho that there's nothing more that I can actually do except trust the plan! I mean, I'm not cheating or under eating, so it's got to work right?? anyhow...so TOTM again!!! I can hardly believe it, so unfair. Although will explain the...

I have a peppermint tea when I get up, then my first pack at 9ish, followed by 12, 4 and 8pm. We have to spread them out apparently to avoid carb overload.

My fave products are the bars - but TBH they're almost too nice. I find myself really tempted to eat them earlier than I should (the S and S people say we should have 3 - 4 hours between packs to avoid carb overload). I also like the caramel & cookies & cream milkshakes. The food packs & soups...

One other side effect of losing weight is that I'm hypercritical of the people around me. My DH is overweight, but he is a builder so does need lots of energy for work...any my DS is a solid lad. He's only 7 and incredibly active so that's not a problem but I'm concerned that both of them eat...

So - weight loss is DEFINITELY slower on this plan, but its still happening so I'm not grumbling. I'm going to do 2 - 3 lbs a week I think, although my BMI is around 28 now so I know that's only to be expected. I've said it before but here goes - the main problem with this plan is that the bars...

Hello. Just think it's important to log this so here goes... I've found myself listening to my body more while on this vlcd. I assume this is because I've had the space in my mind to do so; instead of reaching for chocolate or biscuits, I've had no choice but to ponder things. Anyway, I feel a...

Just found time to write a brief update: really really disappointed that I am the same weight as I was last Friday. Sticking with the s and s plan though; I've decided to give it another week. It isn't hard to stick to it, just gutted that the weight loss isn't happening. Sure its because I...

Hi there. Thanks for the encouragement guys and the tips about stretching the packs. I've been to a bbq today and all the food there was from M & S - it all looked beautiful! But I was good with my fizzy water and avoided all food. I did manage to weigh in today and disappointingly it was still...

oh dear - today I've not enjoyed the packs :( I had a mushroom pasta which was actually revolting. And earlier I had an oatmeal. I think I used up the most popular flavours earlier... and I can't for the life of me understand how other people are saying that these packs are filling. I mean, they...

Fab news and lovely to hear that you still remain in control becka. Im currently LOVING slim and save for the taste and variety. ..looking forward to my first weigh in on Thurs.

Thanks for your words Tamzy. Good to hear another positive S and S story. And lovely that you're in the maintenance bit now. Must be great! So today I have decided that if there's gonna be any problem with this plan, its that I'm tempted to eat more and more of the packs! I had a dark choc...

So today, I woke up bright and early. I'm already in ketosis so there's none of those early fatigue & keto flu symptoms. Sneakily weighed today because I felt totally high yesterday about this new plan...and was convinced I'd done damage to the diet. I just can't believe these shakes are so much...

Hello all. Just starting here after an incredibly successful 4weeks on lipotrim where I've lost 2 stone. However the £45/week just can't be justified any more so I've come here for a few weeks to see if it suits me. This morning I had a taste revelation with a cookies and cream shake....there...

Hi, before I heAd over to the s and s thread I just thought I'd check in and let you know I had a 5lb loss today. Woohoo...so that's 2 stone in 4 weeks. Had my first s and s shake this morning.....omg it doesn't compare, it's a different league entirely. It was beautiful!!!

Well my pharmacist charges £45.15 for a weeks worth of lipotrim. You can buy slim and save for £124 for a months supply but me and my sis in law have decided to go halves so we can order 2 weeks at a time, which works out at £62 for 2 weeks - so much cheaper than Lipotrim. However if the pounds...

Do not be disappointed! Could be time of the month or the heat, next week itll be more! I lost 4.5 one week and 7 the next. 4lb is quarter of a stone so actually not bad at all...do not give in, do not eat to compensate, do not allow your cravings/body to be in charge of your weight loss. YOU...

I know - I wish I could just pay someone to make me instantly slim. It'd be so worth it even if it cost a fortune! Anyway, on Thurs I'll have finished my 4 weeks and so far I've lost 23lb but I'm hoping for another 4lb this week. I know what you mean about the shakes. The very first one was the...

Hello Mammy of 4. I'm a mammy of 2 and about to hit the big 4-0! I'm relatively tall and strong, so I feel that I carry weigh well (as well as anyone can!) but since my 20s I've struggled to keep it within a normal BMI. My main problem is gluttony. I love food. I'm not ashamed to say it - I love...

OK. Still hanging in there...my slim and save stuff arrived and I simply can't wait until Thursday so I can a) be weighed and b) start something different. There are just tonnes of flavours in the box, and meals too so not just shakes. I'm not going to start it before Thurs but its tempting me...

Mammy I only have 2 kids but I found cooking for them pure torture...I usually cook from scratch but I've found myself getting ready meals which go from the freezer to the oven to the plate - it did help in the first few weeks. I'm in week 4 and I could cook now but I've had no complaints from...

oh how fantastic for you! that's good news. I had a thought you would refeed for your visitors next week - but you've done fantastic! I guess I'll be over on the other forum from Thursday too...but if it doesn't work out, for whatever reasons, I'll be back on here. I've enjoyed the rapid weight...

Well done...these pounds are dropping off you. It really won't take many more weeks at this rate Becka! Fantastic. Xxx

Hello pripri, I've been reading your diary cos I'm about to start s sns s next week, after a four week stint on lipotrim. Just wanted to say that I work in recruitment and a good answer to "why recruitment?" is that you like a lively atmosphere and you like the idea of sales, obviously as well...

Its £38 /week but if you buy a months worth in one go its £124 which is a massive saving on £180 for lipotrim. Also - they let you have 4 shakes per day. Calorie intake is slightly more, but it still works with using ketosis. I ordered a starter pack for £27 which is a weeks worth - just to see...

hey - I lost 5lb last week and then 7 this week. doesn't seem to make sense but I guess hormones are to blame. TOTM etc. Oh shame about the burgers getting scorched...I'd have loved to smell nice tasty BBQ meat. Well the 'flapjack' didn't pan out sadly. I'm still trying to finish it. I think...

Hey Becka - no I did know what you meant by refeeding, I just know that if it was me, I'd 100% fail the diet at that point! haha - I need to stick to the shakes and have NOTHING else. Except the 'hair in throat' feeling makes me gag and I keep throwing the shakes up! Anyhoo - went for weigh in...

PS Can you believe it? My husband just nipped out for a few cans of beer, and came back with sausage, chips and gravy from the chippy. Oh the salt and vinegar smells so good. Not going to cave though...the gravy is just glistening over those lovely salty soggy chips. I'm consoling myself with...

Well done Jester! Very pleased for you. My cycle went a bit wild too (twice in 20days - what's all that about?) and feeling cold is a sign that you're in ketosis. My husband laughs at me under a blanket watching the telly on the sofa but its either that or put the heating on and I'm too tight...

Honestly Becka...if it were me, I'd stay on the plan. Only because I've heard that once you cheat or try to manipulate it or take in food, then its much much more difficult to get back on track again. Do you mind them knowing about it? I mean, if you explain that you need their support, then...

Well done, remember that wedding you want to be slim for. Stick with it. Keep the diary updates going, they're very inspiring. X

How are you getting on allanah? Stay strong. Get your body into ketosis and it will do the rest!

That's fab. I passed another mum on the school run yesterday who stopped, looked me up and down and raised her eyebrows at me approvingly which felt good. And today DH spontaneously said he could notice that I've lost weight. So that's very motivating. on a disappointing note my sister in law...

Oh bless you Becka. My hormones are up the spout too , isn't it horrid being a girl? Glad you've cheered up a bit tho. As for your in laws staying, you'll just have to have your dad's words ringing through your ears like a mantra. That'll help you remember why you started this journey in the...

Well I've suggested autumn as I think we could combine the trip with New England and I've heard the fall is the right time to go. But we've a more pressing need to go to London really, she has clients down there who have no idea that she only runs a small business (she's convinced everyone that...

Yeah I think it's the cost more than anything for me. But i am also aware that eating anything at all might just make me jack it all in. I've been such a slave to food. It's my birthday at the end of June and dh is throwing me a party (it's the big 4-0), it would be good to be a lot lighter by...

Hello everyone! Thanks for your interest, I do feel slightly better today, got to try something so perhaps some scrambled eggs might be the meal for me! Oh and I had that hair in mouth/throat feeling all last week...weird. Is that the cotton wool feeling people were talking about, I thought that...

Just realised that I took cocodamol thru the day and that can cause vomiting so I'm gonna put it down to that. Really reluctant to stop the shakes because of Boston! There's a lot of info on the net about ketosis and sore throats...might be related...historically I have always gotten sore...

Uh oh. About an hour ago I forced a shake down, for the nutrients. Just thrown up everywhere! My poor dh is on hands and knees muttering about how the diet is making me ill. it's his birthday too. Feel so guilty! Could it be the diet do you think?

Good for you being careful with the pennies Becka. My wedding was done with just 2weeks notice, we got a cancellation at the registry office and then went home for a party. Cost £500 in total and most of that was booze. It helped that the weather was scorching, and my dh is a musician so we got...

Becka I had a really low key wedding so am a bit jealous of all your preparations, didn't even have a wedding dress myself (I was 7 months pregnant). All your shopping and planning must be fun. Paula I haven't had any swelling with my pf (my kids can't pronounce it, they just call it "sh1te-is"...

Well done Becka! I weighed in on Thursday and my usual lady wasn't there, so I had a substitute who seemed entirely unable to convert 2 kg into pounds, despite being armed with charts and a calculator. But I did it and it turns out that's a 4.4lb loss. So 15.4lbs in 2 weeks so I'm not...

Hello and well done on getting through the first days...

Becka could it be all the exercise you're doing? I haven't felt bad since day 8 and I know you are a few days ahead of me.

jester that's fantastic! Hopefully that will carry you through the weekend and then it'll only be a couple of days before your next weigh in....keep going, you're proof the plan works.

Shelley - stick with it. My sister in law heard about my 11lbs off and signed herself up to it immediately! haha - so she's also doing it, which is kind of nice that at least there's someone to moan with about it. I have found over the last few days, that I've really been enjoying smelling food...

Paula that's fantastic! Well done you, hope you're through the worst bits now. I'm made up for you. See, that mouthful of lamb didn't count after all. I'm almost looking forward to my weigh in on Thursday, because then I'll be halfway to Boston baby!

Hellooo Shelley - my advise is keep busy (not physical exercise) but lots of reading/ironing/cleaning etc - its the boredom that drives you mad.

Wow Corlie...I definitely couldn't be around cakes on this plan. Hats off to you! Oh weigh in tomorrow Paula - let us know how you did, that should spur you on. And as for the lamb...well you didn't swallow it so did you really eat it? I say not. It was just a glitch, nothing major and it won't...

I've just sat and watched my family eat kebabs and chips while I had a shake. That was hard. Other than that I'm still with the programme! I think its the habit of eating that is so hard to break. I have resolved not to weigh myself at home for 2 reasons. 1) I want the surprise when I go to the...

It was day 9 for me Paula - hang in there. I'm not even kidding when I say that the last 24 hours have been amazing - I feel energized & able to think clearly. What is everyone up to this weekend? I've smelt a few BBQs going on near me. Smells lovely, but I'm not tempted.

Good one. Well done you. I won't even lick a spoon I'm so focused. We're in the zone baby!!!!!!

Well done! FANTASTIC! That's amazing Becka. So happy for you. And on the plus side, yesterday I was posting about feeling all weak and miserable but today...I almost bounced out of bed with a ridiculous amount of energy. Must have got through the 'wall'! Tonight there's a BBQ/PARTY that I'm...

Paula I just read you have plantar fasciitis...me too. For over a year now. Its definitely going to get some relief when we are lighter.

Paula - stick with it. Those periods of weakness are supposed to go soon. I was feeling really bad until I had a shake at lunchtime and as if by magic, it perked me right up! I tried the soup tonight for the first time. Had it as a cup a soup - not as bad as I'd thought. Makes a change anyway...

Thanks Becka - lets hope we can stay motivated! My husband promised me "whatever I want" whenever I hit a half stone loss. So I went and booked a pedicure straight away! Got that to look forward to... And my bff/boss has also said that if we both can stick to it for 4 weeks then she'll book us a...

Hello guys. I'm also a newbie. I have been lurking here all week but finally decided to post. I've been recommended this diet by my best friend (who is also my boss) and we're doing it together. I was weighed this morning & saw a 11lb loss. The lady at the pharmacy was shocked - she said it was...