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Hi all, Sorry I haven't been around. I've been having a bl**dy awful time - not diet related, although I've been doing a lot of comfort eating. Is anyone still going? It seems to have been pretty quiet here. xxx

Just getting ready for bed & looked down - oh lord they're enormous!!! lol :8855:

Hi all, Still weepy & slightly unhinged, but very pleased that I have lost 4.5 lbs!!! Chuffed because I did try really hard (apart from my wobble) but I wasn't kidding about the fluid retention. I've gained a whopping 2 inches on my bust - in a week!!!- KAPPOWWW!!! - feels like they're going...

Hi Lovelies, I'm dreading my wi tonight. Its my totm and I've been REALLY hormonal & have swollen up like a giant water balloon - I've never had it so bad before! I was feeling really sorry for myself & had a big whoops yesterday, so now I feel even more depressed!!! On the positive side...

Mornin' all, Gloria - my MP3 player just arrived!!! It's charging up now so I should be able to do some real music dog walking today !!!!! I'm very excited... As for losses, if I can get 8lbs off, it will take me back to where I was before my anniversary/Christmas etc etc, so if I can do...

YAAAY!!! Gloria - you're back :bliss::bliss::bliss: I've been struggling too, but am back on track this week. Glad you're back on form(Cheesontoast and Jess- you won't believe this woman's determination - she's an inspiration!!!) MP3 player should be arriving any day now. Can't wait to look...

Hi y'all, Ch**seontoast - that sounds like a sensible plan. It's a really hard diet anyway, but I think that it's especially hard straight after Christmas. It's one extreme to another so finding a bit of middle ground might not be a bad idea. I talked to my cdc about this the other day & we...

Hello then, How's it going everyone? I'm feeling much more positive about things now, so fingers crossed for the 8lbs this week. Jess - 15lb is amazing - you must be so chuffed. Well done!!! JimmyShoo - we must pass each other on the motorway - I'm based in the NW & quite often have to go...

Woo Hooo Cheeseontoast - 7.5 lbs is fantastic!!!! :happy096: I know what you mean about not wanting to post about blips, but my feeling is that the team thread should be a 'safe' place to talk about anything, and goodness knows I've done enough secret eating to know that it's not healthy...

Hello Lovelies, Just a quick post because I'm absolutely flat out at work (I work from home though so not too bad.) Jess - sounds as though you're doing really well. I try to have my packs later too - the evening munchies are so hard - but I can't hold out as long as you! 4-5lbs is...

Jess, so sorry to hear your sad news. it's really hard losing someone - especially at this time of year. Hope that you can still be pleased with your weight loss, because as you say, 15lbs is pretty staggering! Well done, Lovely - you should be proud. Hope you all have a fabulous day xxx

WOW!!! Diet4-40 -what an incredible loss! Well done:wow: I went into ketosis yesterday (day2) which I didn't think was possible (the penny dropped last night when I realised I was chugging loads of water to get rid of what I thought was coffee breath, and I had the sudden urge to have a...

:party0011: Woo Hoo, JimmyShoo:party0011: :party0011: Wish I was as good as you!!!:party0011: Fantastic - I'm so jealous! What a great way to kick-start the new year. I'm so happy for you. xxx

Hi Jess and Cheeseontoast. Hope you've had a good day. Fingers crossed for tonight JimmyShoo. Gloria!!! Did you have to mention water ???? Off I go again........ Just noticed my bathroom needs decorating (especially if I'm going to be there so often ...) xxx

Sinead - sounds like you're being pretty hard on yourself! Please don't beat yourself up because the break-up is 'getting the better' of you, lovely. It's only been a couple of days & it might not feel like it but I think you're doing great! I'd probably still be curled up in a ball with pink...

Hi cat-bee and welcome to CD. I'm not an expert at this and don't have any great words of wisdom, but if you find that the going gets tough, then get on the forum. There are some absolutely fantastic people ready to show support, and I've found it a great help. Take it one day at a time...

Mornin' Lovely Losers! Hope you had a good day yesterday. I struggled a bit, but felt much better when I'd been on the forum - it's fab for motivation. And I really needed motivation!!! After stuffing my face for the past month I felt ready for a break, but it's hard in the evening when...

:D Welcome, Jess :D Yep - there's still a space so welcome to the gang. You don't need to do anything else - just keep posting here. Congratulations on doing well so far. When I started CD, I found that days 4 & 5 were the hardest, but the best thing to do is just keep on keeping on & you'll...

Hi Cheeseontoast. :welcome: to 16 and Shrinking. We've been pretty quiet over Christmas (too busy hitting the mince pies I think) but there's JimmyShoo, Gloria19 and myself who have all just restarted. We have another member (Leeds) but she's busy growing a baby at the moment. So - we're...

Hi all, Can I join in? My goal is to lose one stone by the end of January (which is the stone I put on in December - grrrr!!!) :grumble: I'm really looking forward to getting back into the swing of things (but had almost forgotten about the constant tiddling! How many times a day???!!!) xxx

Hi Girls, Me again. I've just posted on Team Advertising Agency thread because there were 2 people looking to join a team & we have a couple of spaces - hope that's ok. I thought that we can get into the habit of joining in with the team challenges. xxx

Hi Cheeseontoast & Jess1980. Team 16 are looking for 2 new members, so get in touch if you'd like to join. xxx

Oh Gloria - you're singing my song!!! I've been eating like you wouldn't believe & I've managed to put on almost a stone! GRRRR. Anyway - I'm back on the wagon as of today. I'm determined to keep on track (and hopefully have a record-breaking earth-shattering loss in my first week lol) It's...

Happy New Year team. I'm back as from tomorrow (scared to get on the scales!!!) Is Tracey ok? She seems to have disappeared. Will catch up properly soon xxx

Hi Lovelies, Sorry I haven't been around for a while - a combination of Christmas stuff/work/kids/winter vomiting bug!!!! Anyway, hope you have a fantastic Christmas ( are vol-au-vents still on the menu Gloria?) and let's get shrinking in the new year eh? All the best girls xxxxx :xmassign:

??????????????????????????????????? Good grief! How long have I been away? The shrinker formerly known as Tracey is now Gloria (fab name. Not sure which song JimmyShoo's thinking of, but it might be Patti Smith's Gloria. (Superb - 70s) Or maybe Laura Branigan.(Not so superb - 80s) Either...

Hiya Lovelies, Tracey - well done for your loss. It might not seem a lot, but it's brilliant for totm. You'll have lost more - it just doesn't show up on the scales because of the pesky fluid! JimmyShoo - you take care ont he motorway. It is really scary at the moment. Leeds - glad you're...

How's it going today then girls? Tracey - is it your wi today? (Keeping my fingers crossed - let us know how you get on.) Were your ears burning last night? I can't get Ghostbusters out of my head now and when I'm walking along I keep getting the urge to jump to the side & do a little dance...

And forgot to say - Tracey, you put 'Ghostbusters' in my head - but it's perfect!!! Great imaginary music for walking to. (Although I can definitely say there's something strange in my neighbourhood - me!!!) xxx

Leeds - sounds like you're having a really cr*p time of it at the moment lovely. It might not seem like it, but you're actually doing really well because it would be so easy to say'oh sod it' but you're hanging on in there. You're not alone you know. I sometimes feel really inadequate because...

YAAAAAY!!!! Well done JimmyShoo. Absolutely fantastic loss- you must be so pleased.:wow: Really happy for you xxx

Congratulations Leeds - well done!!! That's a brilliant loss - especially with your birthday & everything Fantastic!:party0049::party0049::party0049: And JimmyShoo - revenge is a chocci tetra best served cold as they say! HA!!! Getting your own back just by wandering around, having fun & being...

Tracey - not sure if you'd noticed lovely, but you've lost nearly 2 stones - SO - maybe 'your' size 28/30 isn't actually your proper size any more!!! :rolleyes: Well done for getting into size 24s :D:D:D:D:D - it's fantastic news, but you sound really shocked like it's some kind of mistake...

Hi everyone, Is anyone else finding that there aren't enough hours in the day at the moment? I don't know if I'm coming or going (not much time to think about food though which is good.) Leeds - how has the wi gone? Keeping my fingers crossed lovely... It's my wi on Monday & I'm really...

Hello everyone, Having a hectic day at work - and still not finished, but thought I'd do a quick check-in. I'm really proud of myself, because I had to go to a service station and I walked past the cakes & pastries and got a small tuna salad & had my ss+ meal early. I was absolutely drooling...

Mornin' lovelies, Hope it's going well. I'm still on the wagon (clinging on by my finger nails ....) Have a good day today xxx

Awesome weight loss Tracey - well done!!! How on earth do you stay so strong? You're an inspiration, girl, you really are! At the rate you're going, you'll be well below the magic 20 before Christmas - probably with an extra few lbs 'credit' to take care of the vol-au-vents... The whole biking...

Mornin' all, Just wanted to say a HUGE thanks to you all for your support. I'm up an' at 'em again now - back on track yesterday & feeling much more positive. I'm going to really try to get those pesky 5lbs off this week - even did a quick session on my strider-thingy watching I'm a Celeb...

Oh!!! I didn't realise we could borrow Tracey! Fab - when you've finished sorting out JimmyShoo's party, you can come round here & get my festivities organised (remember the cheese on sticks!!!):D You're not an events organiser are you? If not, a new career could be beckoning!!! JimmyShoo...

Oh JimmyShoo! You've hit the nail on the head - it sounds like jealousy, pure & simple. You're not being soft & silly at all - I can't imagine how hurt you must have felt. Some people just can't take it when those close to them do well. She obviously has her own issues, but to shut you out...

Sounds like bliss. I'm sooooooo jealous! I think I'll have to do that for my next 'milestone' treat. xxx

Hiya Lovelies, Hope you're weekend is going well. I'm still feeling bloomin' awful but have decided that no matter what, I'm back on the wagon tomorrow. I've had to cancel my wi on Monday because OH is out, so it's given me a chance to catch up on myself. Leeds, you're so close to goal...

Hiya Leeds, What a disaster the last few days have been. I was in the middle of posting to wish you a happy birthday for Thursday & my computer locked me out! I'm re-connected now but v. annoying. I was then away with work, came down with a bug, and all I have been able to keep down is bread...

YEAAAAAY!!!! 7lbs?? 7lbs??? In week 3?? Tracey - that's fantastic. Well done. :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap: You're storming towards the 20st mark now. 18lbs in 3 weeks is just incredible. I bet you feel on top of the world. I'm coming to yours on Christmas Eve! You can have the v-a-vs...

Thanks Leeds. I have to say, I'm a different woman since I started on the ss+. I know it's only a 200 cal meal so technically it's still a vlcd, but it's great having a little something to look forward to each day. I think I'll be sticking to it for the forseeable future because it's really...

Just got back from my wi - I'm still shaking! I 've lost 4.5 lbs :D:D:D - and I think that must just be since Friday when I got back on track with the SS+ (although technically it's been over 2 wks since my last wi.) I'm so glad I didn't give up. I was really worried about going tonight...

I know the feeling Leeds - definitely a Monday morning! Ooooh - what I wouldn't give for another hour in bed!!! Tracey - you did so well on Saturday - a brave thing to try & even though it might not have been much fun, you know you can do it. (Hard trying to get onto the same wavelength as...

Tracey - you're definitely being a bit of a superstar at the moment. How did you get on last night? It must have been weird if everyone else was drinking & you were on the water. I haven't dared try yet - maybe over Christmas ... Wish I had half your determination Tracey - you're doing so...

Yaaaaay!!! Well done Leeds - that's fantastic!!! And 20lbs in 6 weeks is incredible. And Tracey - water in a wine glass - very la-di-dah!! Well done for sticking to it, girl - bet it wasn't always easy. I'm not too hopeful about my wi tomorrow - but with all the messing about I've been...

OOOH Tracey - a night out! I'm so jealous. I'm sure soda water is fine - it's just fizzy water isn't it? Can't think of anything else to suggest because we're not supposed to have even diet drinks are we, but I read a post recently which said that Coke Zero doesn't have citric acid so is...

The 'crisps' can be made in the microwave using a soup mix and a dash of tabasco. If you check the 'sticky' section, there's a post with lots of recipes to be made with food packs. I wasn't too hopeful but made the crisps for the first time yesterday & they are really good. My muffins didn't...

I'm also trying to break the telly/nibbles habit, but have been really struggling without 'munchies.' Have just discovered the crisps (check out the sticky for recipes) - feels like I'm being really naughty, but without 'cheating.' Trying muffins today. Good luck xxx

Fantastic - well done x

Don't feel too disappointed - at least you've worked out what you need to do now. I'm on week 5 and have been up & down like a yo-yo, being 'good' one week, then 'bad' the next. It wasn't even 'real' hunger, but I couldn't get my head in the right place. I've just decided to go for SS+ for a...

Andju, thanks for the tip. I don't eat meat either and have really been struggling on SS. I'm just starting out on SS+ and will make sure I keep quorn 'chicken' bits handy in the fridge in case of emergencies. And I also learned the hard way about the frozen tetras the other night. I ended up...

Spicy tomato with a dash of tabasco - heaven!!!!! I'm going to follow the instructions on the recipe sticky tomorrow for muffins - hope they work out ok. Sorry to hear your emotions are leading you a merry dance too Tracey. ((hugs))Sometimes I feel like I'm going completely round the twist...

Hi, I'm on wk 5 and have had a couple of hotel stays whilst on CD. Each time my willpower has crumbled & I have given in to temptation. Once I've started I've found it so difficult to stop - even when I got home again, so I would strongly advise you to grit your teeth & stay strong. I feel...

Yes! Yes!! YES!!! Just had a 'When Harry met Sally' moment. The crisps are fantastic - thanks JimmyShoo.:D:D:D:D:D I feel like I've just been really naughty BUT IT'S OK!!! Hurrah! I've been at my children's school for most of the day and have had to walk past the cakes again & again, and of...

Hi everyone, Think it might be a triple-choc day for me today. Had a choc shake for brekkie & am probably going to do the same for lunch & tea because thanks to Children in Need my sugar craving is back with a vengeance. My sons have had to take cakes in to put on a cake stall to raise funds...

Morning all, Thanks Tracey. I don't think I can cope with many more mood swings. Yesterday I felt really really down & I've still got a touch of the blues today -not even totm & I keep filling up for no good reason! So - I've decided to give SS+ a try. I've been reading other posts & it...

You look stunning, absolutely stunning! Well done x

Hi all, Shame you didn't like the bar Leeds. It must be so difficult if you're not keen on the soups or the bars or the porridge (I agree with that one - yeuchhh!) And Jimmy - I thought the same as you for the first couple of bites of the caramel bar, but less than half way through it just...

Mornin' everyone, Oooh a cranberry bar Leeds!!! I really like the cranberry and the peanut, but I have to ration myself - if I buy more than a couple I'd just eat them in one go. I'm really not keen on the other bars though - bleurgh! You'd have to pay me A LOT of money to eat an orange one...

And I should also add Tracey that not only have you done yourself proud in the last couple of weeks, you've also given loads of support to me and to Leeds and to many other members, so stay positive & together we'll get there!!

Oh Tracey - I'm sorry you're disappointed. Don't let it get you down too much though - that's still 11lbs in 2wks isn't it? And if you manage another 3lbs next week, that's your first stone gone in 3wks - much faster than an 'ordinary' diet. It might just be a case of your body adjusting -...

Hello then, Tracey - I'm keeping everything crossed for you tonight (especially my knees with all this bloomin' chugging!) Don't give up hope - I don't know how, but I've felt a bit upset with my own scales once, but at my wi it showed a loss, so here's hoping. If you haven't cheated, then you...

Jimmyshoo - good to have you back. You don't need to be sorry for anything - you've been busy (and ill) - just glad to know you're still one of the gang! Well done for continuing to lose - although working 70 hrs a week - when do you get time to eat? Or sleep? I'm really proud of myself...

Mornin' you two, Leeds - what a start to your day. I know just what you mean - I'm actually ok going for a tiddle in public loos, but I coudn't 'go' (if you know what I mean) if you paid me. Not a conscious thing - just doesn't happen, so if the loos were vile ...(shudder!!!) Poor you! I...

Hi lovelies, Just sent a pm to Jimmyshoo & Claireg1977 to ask if they're ok & if they still want to be on the team. Couldn't send one to Nugabug - perhaps she hasn't done enough posts? Hope your day has gone well. I've just treated myself to a bar as a reward for doing the ironing (would...

Hi Leeds - you & me both, kid!!! I did pretty much the same thing - got over totm & then wham! (or should I say yum!) Anyway, I feel like I'm really back on track now. I don't know how much difference a wee bit of exercise is going to make to my weigh-in, but every litle helps as they say, &...

Oh Tracey - well done for not caving in to the m&ms & doritos. I know it's hard trying to resist food when you get lovely cooking smells wafting about, but I find it even harder to resist snacks - so easy to have 'just one ....' Hope your OH feels better soon (or perhaps he should cover...

Tracey - congratulations on your squash win - no way is that a 'small thing.' And as far as not doing exercise is concerned - you played squash & then did a 'changing rooms' so it's probably the equivalent to a couple of hours in the gym!!! Well done. I've managed 3 half hour walks, 10 mins on...

Tracey! Squash!!!! We're not worthy! :worthy: Dave sounds lovely ... Just been for another walk & done my first stepping session. Feeling really fired up today (although hiding upstairs as OH has decided to do a full English late breakfast - grrr) Don't worry too much if the scales haven't...

Mornin' Teamies - me again, I've done my 30 mins walk with the dog & took a coffee with me in an insulated cup. Really enjoyed it, but it wasn't exactly brisk walking as she likes to sniff about a lot (my neighbour calls it checking her wee-mails!) Had a pint of water & am going to tidy up a...

Forgot to ask - what type of dog do you have, Tracey? And Leeds - are you up for a bit of huffing & puffing in the name of gorgeousness??

Ha! lol!!! Maybe if we do it one-legged we'll burn more calories .... Just read one of your other posts Tracey - something about everyone being out having fun cos it's the weekend. You're kidding - my social life's so bad I've just been watching Midsomer Murders!!! Anyway -love the...

Fantastic idea Tracey! I'm game. We could start off with something not too scary & build up gradually. I'm planning on a 30 minute walk first thing with the dog ( pretty essential - she's a rescue dog & is just getting the hang of bladder control!) I'd definitely be up for a few more...

OK - I've just been giving myself a real talking to whilst I was doing the washing up and I think I need to take action. I've decided to set myself a goal of a 4lb loss for my next weigh-in (it was going to be 2lb but I'm going to try to step up my exercise/take the dog for extra walks etc.) I...

Hi you two, Leeds - you sound really focussed! How have you found it not having a weigh-in this week? I thought it seemed like a good idea at the time (and I'm a bit relieved because I've been on the scales & have sts) but I think I might need to go back to weekly to keep my motivation going...

Hi again, You're not going to believe this, but I've just been caught out BIG time! I made leek & potato soup for the little 'uns tea & thought I would just , ahem, 'check' to make sure the potatoes were cooked through. I got a spoonful out of the pan & put it to my mouth, but a bit of leek...

Hi all, Hope it's going well for you. I'm finding it really hard going at the moment, but I think it's a combination of totm/blip & coming down with a bug. (My chest feels really sore & tight I'm trying to convince myself that the cure is NOT a packet of chocolate biscuits dunked in a mug of...

Almost forgot - there is a sticky - 'Water Consumption-please read' which you might find useful. Sorry - I'm not good enough with the technology to do the quote thing, but I'm sure you'll find it xxx

I've got a week off weigh-in this week too - phew! It all sort of escalated after being away - got stuck in traffic on the way home, ended up at the service station, needed something to 'keep me going' etc etc. Well, I kept going all right!!! Anyway, today is another day. Next mood swing in...

Tracey - 8lbs! That's brilliant. I hope you're not too disappointed, because it's a great start and if you keep it up you'll have lost your first stone within 2-3 weeks. It's amazing how quickly the losses add up. I've just got back from my hotel stay and I'm really mad at myself because it...

Wow - so many ways to treat yourself!! I know it's been said already, but it's been really inspiring reading this thread & thanks for the amazing ideas! I think it's great that so many of us are taking time out for a bit of pampering. I don't know about you, but it's something I'm not used...

Woaah - you look fabulous! Well done xxx

Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day .....!!! I'm in a pretty good mood today. Had a major panic when my cdc said I could go yesterday instead of Monday. 2 days early + I'd been glugging all day (and I was wearing jeans instead of the lightest clothes I can get way with in the...

Poor Wizzbang - sounds like you've gone down with something awful. I think that when you feel so ill you need to listen to what your body is telling you. CD is great, but you might need a little extra to fight off your bug. Hope you get your Wizz back soon xxx

YAY!!!!! Leeds, that's brilliant - well done! 16lbs in a month is pretty impressive. :happy096: I was feeling a bit flat this morning but I'm all enthusiastic again now. I think you have a really sensible approach to CD and I'm sure you'll be fine going for fortnightly weigh-ins. You said...

Jimmyshoo- glad you're back. We missed you! Sounds like you've been having an awful time. :( Hope you're feeling much better. When you're doing CD, so many things happen to your body, it's hard to know what is diet related & what isn't, but an abscess sounds extremely painful -poor you! Leeds...

Not sure how you can say 'I know I'm not bonny' though - just checked your pics & you're young, you're gorgeous, with legs up to your armpits!!! You might feel better in yourself if you shed some lbs, but don't let him shake your confidence - you look great right now. He obviously knows how to...

Sometimes it does you good to get it all out eh Tracey? You're doing really well. It sounds as though you're having a bit of a bumpy ride, and there will be ups & downs, but stick with it & I'm sure things will imrove. I realised that I was spending a lot of time thinking about the things I...

Impressive spending Prinzessin - wow! Are you going for the gradually-get-things-out-one-by-one approach, the what-these?-I -got -them-for-my birthday/Christmas/whatever -but-it-was-ages-ago line, or do you just 'fess up? Now that's what I call treating yourself!!! Good luck on the guitar...

Hi - how's it going today Team? Sorry Tracey, but I'm not sure how long you stay on 4 shakes. I imagine it varies from person to person. I was given the opportunity of 4 shakes but decided to see how I got on with 3 (I got some spares in case of emergency.) I'm not sure if I did the right...

Poor you Becky. Perhaps we could start a list of comedy ailments - I'm approaching totm & have got a huge spot between my eyes - I look as though I've been shot in the forehead! At least I don't have to worry about make up for halloween!!! Susan, I think the belts idea is fab. Not only do you...

Shoes - why didn't I think of that???? It's not like I usually need an excuse! (I hate clothes shopping but love shoes) I think the body lotion is a good idea too, because I don't know if it's CD related or just the weather, but I've noticed my skin is getting really dry. Dizzydeb, you're a...

I'm liking the sound of spa treatments, but I'll have to pass on the hair-do option - I've a major fear of hairdressers & would rather go to the dentist and have a tooth out!! Not my idea of a treat I'm afraid! You've got me thinking about a pampering session as a reward for hitting my next...

Hi, I was just wondering what other people do to give themselves non-food treats. I'm enjoying lots of hot baths at the moment (last night was especially good - I took a book with me & an ice-cold bottle of sparkling water with a hint of orange flavouring.) When I came downstairs I curled up...

You paint quite a picture Andju - I know it well ....:giggle: I find the thumping really off-putting when I try aerobic type exercises at home(and the the floor is concrete not wood, so that's really disturbing) so I've just been given a strider machine so I can do a bit of exercise without...

Fab idea!! I know I'm going to sound really stupid, but I honestly hadn't thought of those ....! It feels extra cosy to huddle around something as well. I'm really obsessed with my late night decaf coffee made with a bit of shake (love vanilla, choc - of course - and butterscotch) - feels like...

My son has to take movicol twice daily on a long-term basis (prescribed by GP) so I don't think it's harmful over a fairly long period of time. He has his mixed with a bit of squash, so the water flavourings should be fine. Good tip about the shakes though Claire!

Welcome to the CD Club! It seems that loss in week 1 varies a lot, but no matter how many lbs you lose, it'll be worth it. There are fab people in the forum to lend support, so good luck & let us know how it goes. xxx :):):):)

But don't you burn off more calories when it's cold? Fingers crossed eh? I'm hoping that the thought of a 'helping hand' towards goal will keep out the winter chills - just picture the lbs as logs being thrown on the fire .... xxx

How romantic!! Congratulations - it's so good to read about others' successes - and your post even had a swoony ending... Sounds magical xxx

Oh Leeds, I never thought I'd be so jealous over cottage cheese! I'll keep my fingers crossed for Saturday, but it sounds as though you're doing everything right with SS+. I'm sure you'll have a loss this week, because even with the addition of a little food, it's still far fewer calories, etc...

Hope it's going ok for you Tracey. It does seem a bit weird at first - I know what you mean about breakfast, I was exactly the same - but I've found that things do settle down a bit. Have you got a good variety of shakes etc for the week? The soups are really good when it's cold outside too -...

Yep -definitely Sundays. The weekends are difficult anyway, with OH & kids constantly eating (and never a plain old sarnie - always something which wafts delicious smells upstairs when I'm trying to hide) but on a Saturday I've got a 'gonna get through the weekend' mentality, whereas by...

Well - you're off the starting blocks Tracey - how's it going? xxx :party0019:

Absolutely incredible - congratulations & well done. You've topped up my enthusiasm levels !! I'm working on being able to sit down in a size 16 and BREATHE AT THE SAME TIME lol- won't that be something .... x

And I am I the only person in the world who hasn't seen Jeremy Kyle???

Crikey - what a thread that turned out to be!!! I can understand Andju's point of view, because it must be really frustrating to be giving it your all and find yourself reading about other people's shenanigans, but I have also been the grateful recipient of fantastic support from forum members...

Welcome to the CD Club Tracey. Looking forward to shrinking with you! :welcome: Good luck for tomorrow & keep us all posted about how it's going. xxx

Hi Leeds- how are you getting on with SS+? I'm sure if you're easy on the carbs etc etc you'll be fine. Perhaps it won't be as dramatic as Jimmyshoo's loss (can you believe that -wow - I'm so impressed!!!), but I'm sure you'll have some loss this week. My CDC warned me that a lot of people...

Jimmyshoo - you lost a WHAT last week?!!! I didn't even know that was possible - congratulations! Sorry to hear it's rough going this week for you. Last week for me was awful & I was so tempted to go back to 'healthy eating' (nudge nudge, wink wink!) but I'm so glad I didn't. Although it's...

Oh thank goodness! I was getting worried, thinking we'd fizzled out (or I'd missed something because I'm still finding my way with this online forum business - I'm slowly dragging myself into the 21st century!!) Yay - more posts please - where's everyone else??

Wow - you deserve a gloat - that's fantastic! Congratulations on being nominated & good luck x

Thanks for the tip Helsy. A girl could get paranoid! x

Please don't lose heart. I'm not an expert at this - I've just completed wk 2 and last week was an absolute disaster - but if you stick at it there will be light at the end of the tunnel. I got some great advice and support from other forum members which really pulled me through and although I...

But I can't seem to update my ticker-thing, darn it !!!!

Just got back from my weigh-in ..... I lost 4lbs, I lost 4lbs, I lost 4lbs, I lost 4lbs, I lost 4lbs, I lost 4lbs, I lost 4lbs, I LOST 4 LBS!!! (Ahem - think I've go that out of my system now!) I don't understand it, but it seems as though the Diet Fairy was smiling on me tonight! Wow-...

Mornin' lovelies, After all my moaning, I woke up today feeling bl**dy marvellous!!! I can't believe that after my rubbish week, I'm back in ketosis after getting back on the straight & narrow yesterday. Glad you're in the pink now too Focusedter - onward & upward eh? I'm not too hopeful...

Congratulations - you are truly inspirational x :happy096:

I've only told a couple of people. I know someone who recently lost 4st with LL & looks sensational. Although the response of others was positive, I have so say that there were a few whispers about crash diets/unhealthy/she'll put it all back on etc & folk are now saying she's too thin (she's...

I think you're right - you can get away with avoiding most social eating, but sometimes there's just no way around it. I'm just impressed that you can get straight back into CD afterwards. I really struggled after a planned meal this week (but am back on track now thanks to your support &...

Today is still going really well - even when I was hiding upstairs, away from lunch & my OH called me down, saying 'Quick - look at this.' Turns out he just wanted to show me how great lunch looked ! GRRRR!!!!! It's a good job you're all much more thoughtful. :thankyou:

You're not alone - I've been having the same problem. I've also been accusing my OH of snoring much louder, but I realised I'm just more aware of it because I'm not in such a deep sleep!!! I just thought that perhaps it's because I'm used to having a glass (or two ...) of red wine at night &...

Thanks so much for all your advice. I woke up this morning feeling much more positive, sat down with a vanilla-shake coffee (yum) and did some serious planning! My mum is actually coming to visit this week (hurray!!!) so she'll be able to help with cooking and meal-times for the little 'uns...

Cheers for that - I think it's just what I needed to hear. I know what you mean - sometimes the big picure really does seem pretty big!!! I'll definitely give this a go. Saying 'just until bed time' does seem much less scary that 'I've got to drink all my meals for the forseeable future!':)...

I'm just completing SS week 2 & I'm feeling pretty flat. I had to 'cheat' this week (long story - I knew in advance & discussed it with my CDC.) The cheat turned into a minor binge (compared with some of my previous extravaganzas!) but, on the plus side, I haven't used it as an excuse to give up...

Glad we're all-systems go. My 'new' weight after my first weigh-in was 12st 6 (yippee!!!):D

Sounds good to me. :party0049::party0049::party0049: (Please don't think I'm not interested if I don't post for a couple of days - I'm away with work from tomorrow - I'm definitely in!)

That's brilliant - congratulations. Feel the burn! (not literally !!!) xx

Yeah - I've read about the crisps & they sound fab. How did you do it? I'm so desperate for something to chew!

Sarah you're not alone - I 'cheated' a bit yesterday & was so angry at myself BUT headed to the CD forum rather than the fridge, so it could have been much worse. I'm so grateful to those who gave me a boost. Well done for getting straight back on the shakes - it's so easy to let one slip...

Me too! And 11.5lb - that's fantastic - congratulations x :)

Wow - you're so organised! Anyone with you on a team has GOT to do well !!! Is there anything I need to do?

Thanks - you're right. Just feeling a bit sorry for myself last night I think, but posting instead of bingeing was the best thing I could have done. You're all fantastic & thanks so much for the encouragement. Feel much better today - thinking maybe I can do this after all!!!:)

Cheers Becky

Perhaps I can get tips from my team-mates as to how to do the cool graphics & ticker-thingys? My posts look so boring... Anyway - looking forward to shrinking with you all xxx

I'm so excited!!!

I like it - (and if I breathe in really REALLY hard I can just about get into a 16, so it's got a good ring to it!!!)

I'm definitely in, but I'm new to online forums (as well as CD) What's a PM ?

Can't think of a catchy name. Something around Sweet 16's maybe? Or is that too obvious?

I'd be up for it!

Thanks - you're right & it really helps to have someone being the voice of reason. Just frustrated with myself (serves me right for feeling smug all day!) Am off for a glass of fizzy water now - Woo Hoo!!!

I've just completed week 1 and lost 10lb & have been so happy all day. Then - time to make a meal for my sons & I found myself 'tasting' so much it would have filled a plate. GRRR! I wasn't even hungry! I'm trying to distract myself now because the temptation to cave in is so strong...

Thanks to all of you for the info. It's great to know that there are others out there doing this too ....

Hi, I'm on day 3 & have heard about ketosis, but I'm not really sure what this means (and how do I know if it's happening?) This is also my first time using an online forum - talk about out of my depth !!!