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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Struggling to stay on the wagon chick, haven't been here cos guilty :( Can't believe you back too....will see about getting over to your thread later - littlie waking up now and the rest of the mental day beckons -...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thanks CM, Katie, Susie - haven't had a moment to get on here the last few days. Still strong but sadly no longer on a roll. Ah well, I enjoyed it while it lasted. Scales have stuck again - totm due so probably down to that - in fact I am a pound up this morning! Not recording it though as I...
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 4.5lb - total loss 4.5lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose 55.5lb Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Yay another pretty pound off all wrapped up in a ribbon for me this morning -on a roll - I'll enjoy it while it lasts!!!
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Cheers Susie :) I hadn't noticed that - thanks ooh it all bodes well for getting to target next spring! Hurray for a slim summer in 2015! You'll be grand to lose masses in time for your hols just keep your head down and plough on till then x
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    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    God Katie, well done. It's having the awareness to talk yourself out of stuff like that that is a real skill that will help in maintenance - I'm hugely impressed with how you did that x
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    I could probably do it that way too Katie as I don't feel hungry till later in the day - I am so not a breakfast person, it's my nemesis lol.
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Last time round I really noticed it round my neck - my necklaces all grew several centimetres longer :eek: - well done getting into the single 12's cghick x
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 4.5lb - total loss 4.5lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose 55.5lb Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Oh yes - and another pound down this morning :):):) 4 more and I'll be celebrating being 3 stones down since 16th June, so pleased it's all going well.
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Now the last one of the day I know I'll never forget - I always have my bar then and I really look forward to sitting down and savouring it :) What about breakfast and lunch Katie? Thanks Susie, yes it was quite unexpected especially after my trip to the pub - I know I stayed within boundaries...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Oh no! - Now this is the thing you have to watch with ketosis - it is 3pm and it has just occurred to me that I can't remember my shake this morning - or lunchtime. I seriously couldn't remember whether I had any and have had to check the dishwasher for evidence of shaker bottles - none. :eek...
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    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Yay Go Girl!!! Hope today goes as well as yesterday xxx
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Eyes on the prize Missy. You'll break this plateau soon. Have faith - same happened to me last week but moving down again now. You can easily be in the low 11's in 6 weeks. Just imagine it. (yes actually lol. close your eyes and picture it ;))
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    Total Solution Desperately Seeking Slim

    Hello lovely I just popped by to subscribe to your diary and reading through so much rings true with me and some other things you said made me stop and think too. I know what you meant when you wrote that - I am on my way to almost 3 stone lost since late June and it is still not very...
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Coooooome Baaaaaaack Metallichiiiiiiiick........
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    Jumping to JUDDD to get me to goal, and beyond!

    You've thought that through! It's a good idea Cate, I'm that contrary though that if I did it I'd probably end up justifying myself having treats by thinking I'll also be helping Save the children! Well done on the loss - its brill as you haven't denied yourself (well not completely, I know...
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    Total Solution Lynne's journey to losing 6stone and running 5k. Countdown to Philadelphia.

    I had a real sticky few days and then 2 came off at the same time - bit like buses lol - keep the faith chick and you'll get your reward x
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    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Like the others say, enjoy your time with your dad, don't let worrying about what you are eating ruin your time. You can make up for any lost ground in no time once you are home just shelve the worries for now and enjoy yourself x
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    Jumping to JUDDD to get me to goal, and beyond!

    Good luck tomorrow Cate x
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Swimming went well, dd1 loved her new class - it helped that they went to this pool with school a couple of terms ago. So one less thing for me to worry about! A good day diet wise too :) x
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Ha Cate - promised myself a coke zero bur tI still have my last half litre of water to get through think I might be pushing it to have that AND my coke zero so close to bed time so sad as it is I won't get my caffeine-y treat this eve - deffo fitting it in tomorrow tho! Thanks CM - am well...
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    Jumping to JUDDD to get me to goal, and beyond!

    Morning Cate Hope it's sunny where you are - have you had a good weekend? Have a great week x
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 4.5lb - total loss 4.5lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose 55.5lb Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Hi Lynne lovely to see you thanks for popping in :) Cheers CM was deffo the right decision, felt much better for avoiding temptation! Hiya Susie - yes lovely and sunny this morning - shortly off to the leisure centre to register dd1 for swimming lessons, we've had to move from the place she's...
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 4.5lb - total loss 4.5lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose 55.5lb Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thanks Cate I did feel better in the morning and a pound off which made 2 so far this week. Hoping that I am another down tomorrow to make it a 3lb week but I did go to the pub last night. 2 glasses dry white wine, a chicken breast and salad - was still in ketosis this morning but I may have...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Early night as I am pooped AND feeling very weak self control -wise. Feel hungry and have a real urge to eat so am taking myself out of harms way! Tonight was the first time in almost 7 weeks that I really, really craved a few glasses of wine and my favourite salt and chilli chicken with rice...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Fed up, tired, toddler been hard work this morning - lots of out of character tears (her not me lol!) Think culprit is a bottom eyetooth. Had to try and hold a conversation with another child's mum for an hour who's daughter had come to play with dd1 this afternoon while dd2 went into melt down...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Cheers all Finally a downward shift this morning with a pound off after 4 days sts. Made me feel a bit better and I also reminded myself that I have only been doing this for six and a half weeks so a pound short of 2 and a half stone lost in total is fab. Might even be noticeable by the time...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    I have given myself an avatar :) I came across it the other day when I was reading a blog by a woman who consults for small creative businesses and it really rang true as I often find my heart sinking if I look at other illustrators' and designers' work as I think wow they are so good, I wish I...
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    Jumping to JUDDD to get me to goal, and beyond!

    I like the sound of that - will keep note for when food is on the menu again ta!
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    Jumping to JUDDD to get me to goal, and beyond!

    Ooooh! Bake Off - I'd forgotten that was on tonight :) - wish I'd saved my bar now, I've just munched it! I don't like butterbeans either Cate - do they taste different as a dip - is it a bit like hummus doesn't really tase of chickpea because of all the lovely garlic and oil? (mmmmm hummus -...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    I'll see you over there at some point in the future Kylie ;) x
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    So pleased you cracked it! Well done chick xxx
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    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    How have you got on with your restart today? Hope you are ok xx
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    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    At least with Indian food there are lots of good low carb options - I had a lamb chop starter and a tandoori mixed grill when I had to have Indian food at a get together last week. (a far cry from my usual sugary, creamy korma lol!) Hope you get some sleep tonight xxx
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Good point that Susie - I think the first time you do it it can lull you into a false sense of security as it seems so easy relatively speaking - and you think wow I could have done this years ago, and you think you won't ever go back to putting on weight again. I really really think it happens...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    God yes Kylie! I succumbed to a piece of tuna cheese quesadilla that I made for the girl's tea grrrr. Could be worse I suppose, I wonder if it's the weather changing that is making me so 'wanty'....
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    How are things with your daughter chick. You doing ok? xxx
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    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Top sounds fab Susie. Wetting myself at CM: I did a £300 odd Lulu Guiness handbag treat when I got half way last time with 5 stone off - I haven't allowed myself to use it since I regained - too guilty - would be hilarious if I had bought a sideboard and then when I regained, had to empty it...
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Ha ha I feel like that today too! WE CAN DO THIS!!! Go away self sabotaging thoughts ;) Instead we need to think 'I know what that tastes like, I know the pleasure of eating it will last all of a few minutes, I know I can eat that again at some point' well done on limiting the damage too x
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    Total Solution Lynne's journey to losing 6stone and running 5k. Countdown to Philadelphia.

    3 weeks is ages to drop serious pounds on a VLCD if you are determined as you are at the moment, just keep your eye on the prize :)
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    Jumping to JUDDD to get me to goal, and beyond!

    Oh my god Cate, what she said ^^ Weebuns what a great reply, and wow your stats are amazing you are doing really well!! x
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Don't know what is up with me today, feel a bit low - could possibly be tiredness, dh was away last night - he has to stay away a night a week as he works for a company a 3 hour drive away! I never sleep brilliantly when he isn't here I don't know why, in my single days it wasn't an issue...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Oh god I am glas I wasn't alone last winter! I couldn't even let mine flap open as it was too tight on the arms too lol! x I suppose at the end of the day the number on the scale is just indicative but it also reflects water weight etc but a good old NSV is also great evidence you are going in...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Hi all Thanks for your replies :) Yay was into the 17's yesterday :) Hoping to move through these a bit quicker than the 18s as there aren't really any food events to worry about navigating through. Over the last few weeks I've had a holiday, sil's 50th BBQ, and a meal out with friends - I have...
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    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Happy belated birthday! Wow you certainly seem in control of the food and exercise at the moment. Very inspirational, keep up the good work! xxx
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    You are doing a wicked job Kylie :) Just think it could be the 12's tomorrow! I remember getting there last time, it felt so lovely to feel like I didn't stand out for being chubby anymore. I've had quite a few events to navigate through recently too, I'm glad I chose not to stay abstinent...
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    Jumping to JUDDD to get me to goal, and beyond!

    Just catching up on your diary chick - Juddd looks like it suits you- your first week loss was fab well done! Glad you are over whatever ailed you the other day :) I bet you'll have a fab loss tomorrow - good luck!!!
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    Total Solution Lynne's journey to losing 6stone and running 5k. Countdown to Philadelphia.

    3lbs off on a restart is fab. How are you getting on today chick? Are you in the zone? xxx
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    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Blimey Katie - glad you are ok! As Cate says, it makes you wonder why so many vehicles come a cropper there!!! Enjoy your camping trip hope weather is being kind xxx
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    PS How are you getting on with your re-start? Come on buddy, don't throw in the towel now, you and me started really close together and I need you! xxx
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Oh lovely!! Oh what an awful thing to have happened, I really really feel for you and your daughter. Try and take it one day at a time. Your daughter is very lucky to have a mother who cares so deeply, I really understand you turning to food - it is a battle I am constantly fighting also. Cate...
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 71lb...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thanks so much everybody for sticking with me when I've not been here much - really struggling to get online at the moment with the school holidays meaning I'm working every spare moment I'm not looking after the children! Had a lovely time at my sister in law's bbq on Sunday - stuck with meat...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Hello lovelies! Thank you for your lovely messages of support <3 I'm back! Wow, picked the right week for a holiday in England!!! Fabulous. Cottage was lovely, amazing views, fell in love with hot tub. Oh My God I want one!!! IF hubby sorts himeslf out with a job when the redundancy starts I...
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 71lb...
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    How are you chick? I hope you are feeling a bit better. You are doing so well considering how poorly you have been. Big hug xxx
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    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Hope you enjoyed your bath and get a good night's rest - I've always been a big fan of baths but when I am doing this they take on even more significance as they are (for me) a non- food reward at the end of a day of rushing round like a loon and not eating anything - and they are a good way of...
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    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    7 miles is excellent!!!boo for your sore behind though! It's brilliant that it didn't effect your foot, you must feel really heartened to be able to crack on with the exercise. Hope you have a good night's sleep chick. Night night xxx
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Blimey Susie you must have had your work cut out! I have an 8 year gap between my 2 and that is hard enough work!!! All worth it though eh? Thanks Susie - yes it was a lovely evening - so pleased for the school that the weather was so good as it meant people stayed longer and spent more - all...
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    Feeling faint

    Hello Rapscallion Cat! I did feel AWFUL first time I did Exante, by day 4 and 5 I could hardly move. Not faint though. Drink plenty water (not too much though!) don't do very much, be kind to yourself, and see how you feel in 2 more days. Good luck xxx
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Just a few days in a cottage in Somerset Kylie - It looks lovely :) And I have just finished work for a week, which feels fab! Tonight will be a bit tempting as it's my eldest's school fete. Unfortunately my path may cross a woman with whom there is some bad blood so normally I'd like to numb...
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    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Wow!!! you deserve to be very happy about that - well done that's fab :) xxx
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    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Hello lovely I have stalked you to your diary thread ;) Bloomin well done, how exciting that you are chartering new territory :) You really are doing rather well Chickie xxx
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 71lb...
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    I found all my old weights on my phone too - on tap & track -although it must think there was something wrong when it jumped from 14/3/11 12st 9lbs to the next weigh in on 8/7/14 and 18st 10lbs lol! That is FANTASTIC Kylie. How you are managing with food events is really inspiring me. I love...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    YAY YAY and YAY again! another pesky pound off this morning (weight with a 0.2 decimal at the end so really hoping for another by Monday) SO that's 1lb to go to 2 stones and if it's gone by Monday, that'll be 2 stone in 5 weeks!!!! (Got to love Exante!) Which is just as well as going away on...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Yes Susie - she had to go in the kitchen sink after, she was too dangerous to carry upstairs to the bathroom!
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    ha ha no not quite :)
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    So today was a challenging day with the toddler...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    ha ha Katie, by the end I was so desperate I didn't care how much noise I made :)
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    ha ha went in a wrote him a note "I need to make some noise as I need to make my lunch" lol. Feel better for my banana shake now but dd2 has woken from her nap and is shouting her head off so I'd better go to her x
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    (wish we were rolling in it and could do George Clarke in the garden to work in. Ah well!)
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Doh! Hubby is having a telephone conference in the kitchen - it's 2pm and I need my pack as I am hallucinating about food! I can't make it yet as the shaker ball is too noisy :( (He's having it in there so he doesn't wake dd2 who is upstairs napping!) The joys of working from home half the week eh?
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Bless, hope you feel a bit better after a wee lie down. Photos of the grandbabes are GORGEOUS. So precious xxx (PS I am feeling hungry too and have eaten the ham I got in for the kid's tea (naughty doh) so I now know I can't have ham in the house :() xxx
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    Jumping to JUDDD to get me to goal, and beyond!

    Good luck Chickie x
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    I think you've made a brilliant, well thought out decision. I'll be following you too chickie. Good luck xxx
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Just off to a cottage in Somerset for 3 nights, I can't face abroad with an inquisitive (into everything!) 15 month old - last year we didn't go anywhere, but the year before we went to Spain - we love love love Spain and Mallorca and used to go every year it's a shame for our 9 year old that we...
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    You seem to be really battling on TFR Cate at the moment, it's hard isn't it. I can ony echo what the others say and say why not give another plan a go. You may find that your metabolism can't keep up with you on something like JUDDD and you can sustain regular losses whilst being able to eat...
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 71lb...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    :wow:ANOTHER 1lb off today - Is that 3 days in a row?!! Extremely happy to be having an apparent 'whoosh', just 2 lbs to go to 2 stones (and 10%) lost!!!! xx Oh and I just noticed it's my first month Exanteversary!!!
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thanks lovely - hope you are ok, I'll pop over and catch up on your thread when dd2 has her afternoon nap later xx Thanks Susie, it's all going in the right direction! xx Hi Cate, yes I'm really chuffed. I 'know' it's working and I'll get where I want to be by early 2015. Then the really big...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Hi Katie, thank you chick - looking at your stats you aren't doing too shabby yourself! well done! x
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    On a roll - another off this morning, that's 2 in 2 days (does happy dance) just 3lb to go and I'll be down 2 stones :) :) :)
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    That's ace MC - and really inspiring as I'm going away next week for 4 days on holiday and am having a planned lapse so it's reasurring to know that if I try to make sensible choices and avoid the carbs I might lose a bit too - my aim is to sts. Well done xxx
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 71lb...
  89. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    1lb off klaxon! :D
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    How is it going today Cate? x
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Well said chick - I am similar though, I won''t be told what I can or can't do, makes me really go off on one - even when there is love and concern behind the other person's words. Straight back on the packs is good, and look at it this way, a cheese & onion slice and a packet of minstrels...
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    Total Solution Lynne's journey to losing 6stone and running 5k. Countdown to Philadelphia.

    Ive been reading the 5:2 book - if I had less to lose I'd be considering it now, it really does seem a good diet plan. Good luck on your trial x
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    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    I know what you mean, and also it makes you feel good too, all those lovely endorphins :) Don't worry you'll be fighting fit in no time xxx
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Hello ladies thanks for your posts :) haven't had much chance to get on here last day or so! Yesterday I put on a lb although I was 100% so it must have been fluid fluctuations, it was back off again this morning. Hoping to see the back of another one tomorrow. I had a little cheat at lunch...
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Wicked :) superb loss - it will really encourage you to stick to your damage limitation plan. Hope you are having a lovely day xxx
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    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Listen to your body - I pushed mine too hard when I reached goal last time and exercised like a crazy woman (I'm not suggesting you are exercising like a crazy woman) and injured my ankle - (posterior ankle impingement) I couldn't do anything even remotely low impact after as scar tissue or...
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 71lb...
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Awwwwwwwwww beautiful. Ahhh she makes me broody - so pleased all went well. You must feel exhausted with all the lack of sleep and adrenalin - I don't blame you getting the indian in - and it's brilliant that you got so quickly back into ketosis - impressed how quickly you got back on the horse...
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    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    3lb is brilliant, you've really earned that. Hope dentist went ok I do empathise, can't bear having fillings :( xxx
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    (I used to have a similar thing with those little kinder bars, even though the kids love them I just can't have them in the house, it's like a red mist descends and then the packet is empty and the bin is stuffed with wrappers!)
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Come on Cate you are so so close! And please stop getting mini cheddars in - you said yourself you need to buy things James eats that you don't like. Enough already with the mini cheddars, they are your nemesis and might possibly be triggering you to go off plan (Ok lecture over;)) xxx
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    What Cate said. Eat as low carb as you can and TS in between and you'll be fine. You have a beautiful bunch of 24 roses, if a couple don't make it, with a little attention to detail you should be able to save the rest of the bunch and perhaps get a few new ones too. - huh Cate? xxx
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    YAY! I just realised the same. Isn't Exante amazing! Well done pickle xx *edited* ooh just saw you are now only 4lbs away from 2 stone Woo Hoo that's ace xxx
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Cheers CP well I got that extra pound today :) - nah didn't dwell too long, had a moan to my sister and dh and moved on. :)
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 71lb...
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    That is brilliant Kylie! And makes it all the more likely you'll not be going back up after the weekend. It's funny what you said about week six too, I will have to watch my week six as well as that is usually when I falter on other diets or regimes! We can get through week 6 with some grit - I...
  107. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    cheers Cate :) well it's over now - I can spend the rest of the day processing the things she said that wound me up and then move on! x
  108. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    So I shall start as I mean to go on..... :bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance:1lb OFF WOOHOO...
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    4.5 is an ace result you bl00dy well worked hard for that too, so I am really pleased you were repaid for your efforts! I think it is sensible for you to to be doing food this week, if you manage to stay carb free you'll probably have as good a result next week as if you'd stayed TS. So excited...
  110. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thank you lovely ladies x
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    Happy Monday weigh in

    Yay you are in the 13's! :D
  112. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    You know Kylie that is a very good point - and when I am not feeling hard done by becasue I can't eat food I do actually feel much better in myself than when I am not on packs. You are right Susie, calorie counting would drive me just as mad - and it is too easy to cheat, I was thinking along...
  113. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thanks Cate, I appreciate that. xxx
  114. If at first..

    Happy Monday weigh in

    That is fab MC - well done. Well done you too Cate, I've just posted on your diary x I've done a 3lber this week which is fab on the face of it but my own rant about why I'm fed up about it and why I'll probably not be on the Monday weigh in thread next week is in my diary too. xxx
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    It can be really frustrating can't it :( I think its partly because a vlcd slows your metabolism so much your body can manage to get by on hardly any calories without losing much weight. All I can say is don't give up, you'll be out of the blasted 15's soon, do what you said with the 100% and...
  116. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Now I'm going to sound ungrateful and possibly a bit irritating, but not a morsel has passed my lips and I'm down 3lb this week. Now I know 3 is a good loss, but in my book, at the weight I am now, it isn't. To me 3lb is a good loss a bit further down the road when I am lighter overall - then...
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    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Impressed with your resolve to 'get a couple of miles in' even with your foot as it is! Have a great week x
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    Total Solution Lynne's journey to losing 6stone and running 5k. Countdown to Philadelphia.

    Wow, what a brilliant photo! You've been very busy today it exhausted me just reading it :) Here's to a good week, hope the pain soon passes x
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    ps don't forget to measure - some weeks you lose inches not pounds :)
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Hi chick I hope you are feeling a bit better now physically after your epic walk to the opticians last week! Sorry you missed download and sonisphere - does your illness go through better and worse stages? Might you be up to going next year? Good luck on the scales tomorrow - I've been on and...
  121. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thanks lovely ladies :) have been to another country park today, I feel like we have really made the most of the nice weather this weekend and it's been nice to do stuff as a family together - most weekends there's dancing and football and all the chores to get through but this weekend has been...
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    As it's mosty protein I can't see it would do much damage - so impressed with your resolve with the Pimms!
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    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 71lb...
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Blimey you are right Cate, I'm surprised at myself using that language - maybe my subconscious thinks I can't do this this time - I will have to have a word with it!!!
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Phew am exhausted, we spent the day at Rufford Country Park in Nottinghamshire, it was perfect for dd2 as there was room for her to toddle about without having to pull her back from danger every 5 minutes. Lovely to spend a family day together, had a picnic (well I had a shake and water - never...
  126. If at first..

    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 71lb...
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    tee hee Cate I have been known to take what I need out of the dishwasher, put more stuff dirty stuff in with the clean and turn it on again (only once or twice I must add!)
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    ha ha Cate the best thing to do is sleep through kids movies. I am not a big film person anyway, has to be something special to grab me (last film I enjoyed was 'Rush'), but dd1 loves films and the only way forward is to send her with dh - who'll watch anything! I loved reading about your white...
  129. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    a pound off today :) Phew huzaar it is the weekend and dd1's dancing is cancelled so we might even get to do something as a family tomorrow although weather looks crappy. Fancied getting out somewhere dd2 can run around to her heart's content. Have had 2 nights in a row without dd2 screaming in...
  130. If at first..

    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Fingers crossed for you that it is tomorrow! x
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Dress is gorgeous - nice one joining match.com and look at what it did for yoyo! You might meet your right un on there too! x
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Good for you for trying to do some exercise though. I'm sorry it back fired on you but hopefully you'll see a loss as a result. Hope you have a good night's kip, I'm about to go myself. Maybe park close to the opticians tomorrow eh? Hope tomorrow is better for you. Sleep tight chick x
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    I can understand your reasoning Cate, and I am a good example this week of where daily weighing is sometimes not helpful! Last time round I weighed weekly and on the low loss yet 100% weeks it hit me even harder though as I'd been building up to weighing day in my head so the wind was knocked...
  134. If at first..

    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Feels good to break those through the sticking points doesn't it :) well done x
  135. If at first..

    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Lynne: weight 13st 3lb - loss 3lb - total loss 4lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 69lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose Lux: weight 14st 3lb - loss 2lb - total loss 2lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 71lb...
  136. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thanks Chick, you shoudl crack that pretty soon! x
  137. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thanks ladies :) You'll be glad to hear I did wash my hair this morning Cate - I didn't have time to dry it but at least it is clean! AND she didn't pull her nightly sleep screaming stunt last night either Susie so I had a decent nights sleep which I am feeling much better for! Aw bob I'm glad...
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Ah he is a cutie pie, I'm glad he had a lovely birthday. It was sweet of your son to sort you a chicken salad, really thoughtful. Sounds like a lovely time was had by all - am impressed you didn't go mad for cake after having had a sliver - I would have been desperate for more after having had a...
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    I was just posting in my diary about weighing. I am trying to make it a daily habit, the denial thing talked about above rings very true with me. I have failed at all my weightloss attempts the past couple of years as I refused to weigh myself believing it was counterproductive for me as it was...
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    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Hiya I really understand your anxiety around the social food events coming up. It sometimes feels like it would be better if we could bow out of these things as they can seem to make it so hard to keep to plan. What I would say is that up till recently my mindset has always been similar to what...
  141. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Bleugh still no loss since Sunday (I know I know, I should only weigh once a week but I am trying to build a new daily weigh habit as I read a post from a long term maintainer who said she weighed daily and that was one of the things that helped her maintain) it is TOTM I know I know I should...
  142. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    I haven't tried that Cate, I need to put an order in soon as will be out of shakes if I'm not careful so will order a few vanilla and try that. So yes, Aunt Irma turned up today, I wasn't expecting her till tomorrow. Still, she'll be gone by next Monday so hoping for some good numbers next...
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    Target Weight & Glycogen

    That is great thanks Cate - just the sort of thing I was looking for. My target is also 11 stone so like you I will aim to get to 10st 7lb so that when the glycogen refills, I'll end up at my target rather than 7lbs above it a week or so later like last time!. I suppose you have to pay for that...
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    Target Weight & Glycogen

    Has anyone adjusted their target down to compensate for glycogen replenishment at the end and if so, by how much? I didn't allow for it the first time round and it was really disheartening to put pounds on really quickly after coming off plan - even though I reintroduced food extremely...
  145. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thanks chickie. Didn't make the next stone bracket but not too disheartened as it won't be far off :) according to my app, TOTM is due anyway so I can expect some scales tomfoolery for a little while anyway. Still going great guns, had one voddie coke zero Friday night but it just made me want...
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    So happy for you hitting your first stone Metallichick - especially given how poorly you've been feeling on and off. It's brilliant. Hope the cold isn't one of those that hangs around for ages - I don't suppose we can have those super boost zinc & vit C fizzing things can we - I always use them...
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    Happy Monday weigh in

    Woo Hoo Metallichick congrats on your first stone that is ace well done! Great stats striver, you've done really well, have a fab holiday. I know it's a pain Cate but a steady 2lb a week is a great loss - I got to that point where it seemed endless first time round but would occasionally have a...
  148. If at first..

    180 days to Christmas - Let's make it the happiest one ever!

    Oh I'd love to take part please: Lynne: weight 13st 6lb - loss 1lb - total loss 1lb - target loss 73lb - still to lose 72lb (Start weight 13st 7lb) Susie58: weight 13st 10lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target loss 60lb - still to lose Lux: weight 14st 5lb - loss 0lb - total loss 0lb - target...
  149. If at first..

    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Glad you had a lovely time, sounds like you are fine ketsosis wise if you aren't hungry - you'll be able to have that again if you go to F&B's now you know it doesn't knock you out of ketosis. x
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Oh my god Cate such a good post - the words from the Lipotrim lady are so simple, so helpful, also your comment about the 24 hours. It seems so obvious and to many I am sure it is, but to me, any probably many others, it never has been! And when I think about it it really is at the heart of how...
  151. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Yay one more lb off today, so just one more and I'm down another stone bracket meaning I'll have been in 3 stone brackets in less than 3 weeks! Where else but a vlcd could you say that? I know it's coming off fast now, but I am making the most of it as looking at my stats first time round, the...
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Blimey chick like you look really young. My S.I.L is the same age as you and also looks more than 10 years younger, I am most envious! Glad you had a lovely time. re blokes, I think you have to kiss a few frogs before you find the one for you. I spent far too long with a 'wrong'un' before...
  153. If at first..

    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Oh god I don't know chick - there might be sugar in the dressing too. I'd ask them what is in it. I think I'd go for steak and salad but only because I could murder one right now! Have a lovely time whatever you choose. x
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    10lb for your second month is excellent - hope you have had great afternoon. I am impressed that you have done that, it isn't easy to go out and meet new people slim or not, it takes a lot of courage. I even avoid taking littlie to toddler groups if I can. I should take a leaf from your book. x
  155. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    It's only half eleven in the morning but it feels much later as I was at hospital for an 8:30 appt with DD1 who has an eye condition and it was her annual appt. Tummy is rumbling which is unusual but it's probably with being up early and tootling about all morning - just got back from dropping...
  156. If at first..

    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Don't worry, you'll crack it when it's the right time for you. Well done on the loss that's ace! x
  157. If at first..

    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Bl00dy hell you don't do things by halves do you?! I packed up 10 years ago when I found out I was preggers with my first - haven't had a puff since as I know that is all it would take to start again and I don't trust myself! You can do this, you are in the zone - and also you've told us now so...
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Hello lovely I hope you have had a better day today, you might need to take it extra easy for a few days esp if it's that time. It can make you feel whacked and you have other stuff going on with your health too so give yourself a break and put your feet up xxx
  159. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    You talk a lot of sense Cate - it seems like forever because it seemed like forever the first time round but it is nothing in the span of your life is it? I was about 37 when I did it before and was gutted not to keep it off for my 40th although I had probably only gained half or so back by...
  160. If at first..

    A little bit of fun

    women (I know I missed a trick there!)
  161. If at first..

    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Amazing work over the weekend! Really impressed with the pack/takeaway thing. Your 'you know what it tastes like' mantra is great, I'll add it to my armoury. Well done and thanks chick x
  162. If at first..

    Total Solution Slim for christmas!!!

    Hello lovely just dropping by to subscribe to your diary. Hope today's going well x
  163. If at first..

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Wow great loss especially under the chocolatey circumstances. Just think, if you'd gone 'Oh sh1t I've blown it now I may as well carry on eating' you wouldn't have lost 2lbs! I need to remember that, I'm very good at turning a small mess up into a big one because "well I've ruined it now so I...
  164. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    I've been looking at my old before and after photos for some bittersweet motivation. Damn being slinky felt good. I miss it so much, without the extra weight I had the confidence to really be me and I have retreated inside myself somewhat since putting weight back on again. I have been back to...
  165. If at first..

    A wanderer returns

    Thank you x
  166. If at first..

    honk if you were 100% today

    honk!
  167. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Hey Metallichick I'm delighted you found that interesting enough to make note of - you are very welcome to use it - Slendablenda was brilliant for support and had some very wise words. You know it's funny Bob but I think we all walked into it a bit blindly when we came off packs, fingers crossed...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    I'm posting a link to my old RTM thread here from when I posted as Peony so I don't have to keep doing a search when I want to read it.... http://www.minimins.com/ll-diaries/143308-peonys-little-corner-there-will-talk-food-you-have-been-warned.html
  169. If at first..

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    That's wicked Cate - I too can't wait till I'm no longer conspicuous because of my weight - it's so lovely going down the sizes! x
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    That's fab MC! I was thinking about that earlier funnily enough. In my loft I've vacuum bags labelled 'Sizes 8-12' and 'Sizes 14-16' from last time round the block - I am looking forward to being reunited with some of my faves :) although I have no burning desire to get into the 8's as I know...
  171. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    So I have been looking at spreadsheets of historic weight, and reading back through threads and posts from 2010/11 when I lost the weight the first time round. It may sound crazy but I am going through with a fine toothcomb trying to prepare myself better for the pitfalls to come once I reach...
  172. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Well done CP - it is so hard isn't it when there are weekends like this, the first time round I made excuses and avoided events (I didn't share what I was doing with many people as I find it very personal and you know, people will have their opinions!) This time round even fewer know ("well it...
  173. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Argh my husband's tea smells lush I am dribbling!
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Glad you had a good day yesterday that choc raspberry one sounds nice, honestly I am so behind the times - I bought my last lot from them a few months ago intending to get on the wagon earlier, and they didn't have half these flavours I keep hearing about. I might order a few different ones...
  175. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    YooHoo CP - thanks, how's it going? - Still in the zone here :)
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    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Ive been reading about set point theory Cate and you may have got to a sticking point where you stayed around this weight for a while before you gained more, one theory (and it is just that) is that as you go down the scales again, at these sticking points your body will do all it can to make...
  177. If at first..

    Happy Monday weigh in

    Well done on all the great losses people :clap: First week for me and 13 big ones down :happy036: See you next week for some fab losses! x
  178. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    "Dropping by to subscribe and to congratulate you on doing so well!! Keep it up xKaylax" Hi Kayla, thanks for dropping by chick ;) x
  179. If at first..

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Hi Cate I stalked you over to your diary! Well done on your loss this week, you'll be down another stone bracket before long - oh I remember what a lovely feeling it was to go through the stones and the clothes sizes! You sound in such a great headspace too - and that is a lot more than half the...
  180. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thanks Cate - I supppose it's easier to be good inthe first week though when you are hoping for a big loss on the scales. x
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    :party0011:9lbs is fantastic Metallichick - imagine losing that on SW or WW! and you're down into the next stone bracket! :party0011: Don't be hard on yourself, your losses will still be great losses and you WILL get there! Your grandson sounds adorable, 3 is a lovely age :) My littlies call my...
  182. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    "I used to find it so hard to get back on the straight and narrow after a treat on a diet, but with this VLCD I find I can have a meal off but then am straight back on plan without that feeling of falling off the wagon and not being able to get back on." That was what I was worried about...
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    Total Solution Dave167 Diary, Back after putting all weight back on :((((

    :talk017::talk017::talk017::talk017: That's ace Dave absolutely brilliant. Something in the air, today was my first weekly weigh too and I beat my first weigh in from last time round too :) It's a fab pat on the back and I expect it has encouraged you as it has me no end and shown you YOU CAN DO...
  184. If at first..

    Cider vinegar

    By the way - Phew, gout! I heard that can be extremely painful, I hope the bout has subsided. x
  185. If at first..

    Cider vinegar

    Thanks muchly for the advice Mini - This is what I have in that I used to use in my salad dressings, is that ok do you know?....Ocado: Biona Organic Cider Vinegar Unfiltered 750ml(Product Information)
  186. If at first..

    Cider vinegar

    Do you put it in a glass of water?
  187. If at first..

    A wanderer returns

    It's goin well thanks chick - my diary is here if you fancy a squizz at it http://www.minimins.com/exante-diaries/342354-if-first-you-dont-succeed-all.html How's you? x
  188. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Morning and thanks Metallichick and Cate :) I had a lovely evening and stayed in control, although I probably ate more than I should as the food was so delicious, I ate nothing carby at all - well I don't think so. My friends are Indian and the most amazing cooks so the spread was something to...
  189. If at first..

    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    My post yesterday got interrupted by the baby which is why it was a bit incoherant :) I am so amused by your reason for ditching the microwave - mine was far duller, we only ever used it to defrost bread and when I had a new kitchen fitted I begrudged it the space if that's all we would use it...
  190. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Ooh it was another 2 off this morning so 12lb in 5 days which beats my original LL first week loss of 11b for the whole week - and I was heavier to start with then too so I am really pleased! I just hope I keep that in mind and don't stray from a couple of vodka coke zeros and low carb party...
  191. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    I admire you sparkley, that was when I threw in the towel last time on abstinence and continued with exercise and careful dieting, it worked for a while but I wish I'd seen that month or so stall through and got to my target (I stopped a few pounds short) I did lose a few more pounds over the...
  192. If at first..

    Total Solution Dave167 Diary, Back after putting all weight back on :((((

    Too right Dave, it is a hard lesson learned eh? I am so determined not to let it be a lesson I need to have twice! Another forum member who lost a lot when I was doing LL the first time round and who has regained some although not all, said "The hardest thing I learned is that while success has...
  193. If at first..

    A wanderer returns

    Well done maintaining that long though, good luck getting to goal! x
  194. If at first..

    Back on the Cambridge diet

    Wow despite having an up and down few weeks you're having sone great losses :) I am coming to the end of day 5 - I feel like my head is in the same place it was when I did the 100% abstinent 9 months back in 09/10 so it's a good feeling as I have had lots and lots of failed restarts between then...
  195. If at first..

    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Thank you Kira that is very kind x
  196. If at first..

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk!
  197. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Cheers Sparkley, yes it does I'll take all the big numbers at the start thank you very much to make up for those inevitable sts/1lb off/1lb on weeks that lay down the line! Toward the end last time I had a nightmare with stalls and even tiny gains even though I was100% abstinent throughout! I...
  198. If at first..

    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Bless you Metallichick, yes, the thai one made me gag too, although I found the veg soup palatable if it was thin enough. All powdery though :( That's why I only have shakes and bars now. I hope you like the choc orange one, it is a bit tangier than the raisin one but I do like it too, although...
  199. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Day 5 You are right CP, you have to do whatever it takes to keep you on the plan long term and if that means a few planned lapses then so be it - I guess the challenge is getting straight back on plan after. I did have a better night thanks, just the one toddler screaming episode for about half...
  200. If at first..

    honk if you were 100% today

    Doh that should have been a blushing smiley not a '?' Stupid iPhone lol x
  201. If at first..

    honk if you were 100% today

    Thank you ? HONK!
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    'insert swear wordy exclamation here' Metallichick what a horrendous day - and a long way from everything being aligned to give you the best chance of getting into this diet smoothly. Sorry to hear your day has been so sh1tty, I'm glad your dad was ok in the end - hope you are able to sleep off...
  203. If at first..

    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    I wanted to share some words from the amazing Blonde Logic - an inspirational lady who really helped me get through on the Lighter Life Boards my first time around. She has had a really tough time family and work wise and fell off the wagon a little - although I don't believe she came close to...
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    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Hello Blonde Logic! I too have been away for a while, I used to post as Peony on the lighter life boards, I have slowly regained almost all of what I lost and and making a fresh start :) Mostly I can't believe it has been 5 years since I started VLCD the first time round! I think I invested too...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Hi Calabria Not too bad as it goes thank you! (relief sigh!) I have had the hint of a headache a couple of times but have banished it immediately with paracetamol. I have also had the odd hot flush which I had last time in the first week too, before the long john wearing, hot water bottle...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Day 4 dawns (the worst day first time round) Bring It On!
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    Water intake

    I drink 3L of pure water plus a few coffees and the occasional coke zero. I did find in the past that over time I got thirstier and had to drink more and more - I would get an awful headache if I drank too much though.
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Ha ha ha I think I must be in Ketosis - my husband just ate a piece of cheese and I could smell it a mile away - my sense of smell got extremely acute when in ketosis last time round too. Honestly the smell is so strong it's as though I ate a piece mysef lol! It's a bit of a pain though if he...
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Really pleased it is going well - great stuff! Good on your hubby! I love those bars too - I had one for my tea. The others are really nice too - I go through phases of one or the other being my favourite so usually buy mixed boxes. Keep up the good work chick! x
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    Exante diet...lets give it a go

    How are you getting on? We went to the Maldives for our honeymoon 12 years ago - it was heaven on earth. I dream of going back at some point.
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    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    Oh and chilli & salt chicken with egg fried rice and curry sauce from my local chinese!
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    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    wine!
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    Time to start again! (SW)

    How is it going Jess? are you feeling any better?x
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    I can hear the cookies

    Did you manage to keep your mitts off the cookies?
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    Back on the Cambridge diet

    How are you getting on? your story resonated with me. I hope you are still in a positive head space and the pounds are rolling off x
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    Hello Newbie here

    Good luck with SW I have heard a lot of success stories from people doing it :)
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    Cambridge Newbie

    Go into it expecting to suceed, try to clear the decks for 3 or 4 days to give yourself the best chance of getting into ketosis with as little pain as possible - by that I mean don't take anything on that is tiring or stressful if you can avoid it. If people are eating around your make yourself...
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    Total Solution Shattered! Help!

    Kristy How are you getting on? have you started to feel better yet?
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    Cider vinegar

    I don't know but I'd like to, I am a big fan of it- if you do find out please can you post here? I'll also try to find out x
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    honk if you were 100% today

    honk!
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    Working Solution and Exercise

    I used to go to the gym about that many times on Total Solution I did Bodypump, Body Attack, Body Balance, Body Step and Pilates, I just made sure I had a pack just before the class, and plenty of water and I was fine. I loved it. I would suggest having plenty of protein after a class/gym...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    So anyway, today has felt like walking through treacle - mainly because DD2 screamed out in her sleep every hour till 5am then every half hour till 7 :( I gave up trying to get back to sleep at half five and read - I think she was cutting a new tooth (she has a mouthful all coming in at once...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    You really hit the nail on the head Cate, to a hardcore TFR'er a day or 2 on 500 cals would be a breeze! A friend has given me the 5:2 book today so I will have a read and weigh up the evidence also, I read on the website they recommend 6:1 to maintain so hopefully there will be something about...
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    A wanderer returns

    Thank you chick x
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    Just new to minimins and SW

    I think that the fact you haven't dieted before may hold you in good stead, your body won't know what has it it and may let go of the pounds without too much of a fight - hopw so anyway, good luck. I know a lot of people that have had great success on SW. x
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    Total Solution Dave167 Diary, Back after putting all weight back on :((((

    So so true that! Good luck with the restart Dave. I think I learned a lot with gaining all my weight too - I have learned some hard lessons that I hope will keep me from going so wrong again second time round - I am sure it will be the same for you. I am going to think a lot harder about...
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    Total Solution Metallichick has done it before she can do it again!!

    Hey Metallichick! Well done getting through day 1. I hope the headaches haven't been too bad - I had them excrutiatingly to begin with when I did Lighter Life 5 years ago, and I suffer with the occasional migraine but oh my word you have been going through so much! I can't imagine having...
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    Started today

    You'e doing really well - I jsut read your post from when you were 3 days in and it really perked me up (I'm 3 days in now, hungry, mouth tastes awful and dying for a wee!. I may get on the scales for a boost in the morning after reading your thread x
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    A little bit of fun

    Union Jack
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Sparkley, you are so right when you say "I don't think it matters what method you use to lose it, the challenge of keeping it off is the same." I really, really underestimated that part of it - with TFR losing the weight is 'relatively' easy, its just hard, so hard keeping it off! I will have a...
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Metallichick, thanks for the words of encouragement - I will have a hunt for your diary when I get a mo, these boards have changed since I was last here and I am still learning my way round them! x
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Thanks Thornhill Cate, yes, you are right in that with the economy picking up that should help - I hadn't thought of that, he ony took the job all that time ago on a 'temporary' 2 year contract that became permanent, he'd always intended to move on after the two years and we thought we could put...
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    A wanderer returns

    Thanks ladies x
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    If at first you don't succeed....and all that

    Well here's a big test of my resolve, I have ran a bath and treated self to a coke zero as hubbie has found out he is being made redundant. Normally news like that would see me to the bottom of a bottle of wine! It isn't all doom and gloom as he was not happy, was driving almost 3 hours to get...
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    Tips for first few days

    Having a bath and getting early nights helps me through the first few days, that and expecting to feel crappy till at least day 5. Lots of water, lots of time on these boards, not expecting much of myself in other areas of my life, and knowing once I get into ketosis it will be a whole different...
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    First day

    I only have bars and banana shakes! 2 shakes and 1 bar a day, I have found it easier to get away from thinking of them as replacements for particular meals and more as a means to an end. Good luck getting into the head space this time. x
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    Starting yet again!!!

    Good luck, keep posting! x
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    Hello, I'm starting Cambridge Weight Plan today

    I managed to last 9 months 100% abstinent on LL and Exante and my tips are to consider that normal food will still be there when you are done, that this is such a short time in the scheme of your life, focus on the reasons you are doing it, clear out of the way when others are eating if you...
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    Newbie - Any tips or advice welcome!

    I have never done SW so can't advise there but I can say that if you keep posting on these forums you really will find a wealth of support that can make all the difference. I expect the SW boards will be really helpful. x
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    Am I kidding myself,62yrs old and still trying !!!

    Good luck! You can never be too old, and 62 is still young anyway! Good luck with your diet this time round. I really recommend posting on these boards it can really make a difference!
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    A shy hello x

    Good luck, you will find a lot of support here, it can really make a difference!
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    Help!

    Good luck! x
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