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Hey there I paused before replying to this for fear of another debate/head bitten off!! I too have found nothing to suggest that going in and out of ketosis is harmful. People who follow atkins sometimes unintentionally knock themselves out of ketosis quite regularly and appear to have no...

Hiya So glad you are ok!!! That's what I was trying to point out, that going in and out of ketosis wasn't the issue, it appeared that it was the medication, like I mentioned previously I wouldn't dream of encouraging anyone to put their health at risk, that wasn't the point I was trying to...

Hi I was is simply referring to his 5days on and 2 days off!!! Lots of people ss during the week and ss+ at weekends or do exactly what jonnywhopper does and have a break from the hard slog, including myself. As he previously mentioned he had no problems doing this until he started his meds...

Hey there jonnywhopper! I think that each and everyone of us has ways in which this diet works best for us and yours seems to be working for you so why knock it?!! Personally I find ss really difficult and would certainly fall off the wagon big time if I didn't treat myself now and again...

Thanks for the replies!!!!!! I'm straight back to the plan feeling good in the knowledge that I haven't blown it! Not getting weighed till next Monday so hopefully that will have shifted by then Jules x

Hello you lovely people Well as the title states I have gained 7lb pounds in one weekend, totally and utterly devastated and feel like crap! Have an awful bad tummy and just want to hide in bed!!!!! That's more than half my weight loss to date piled back on in 3 days :cry: Julie's x

Well thats my breakfast sorted tomorrow then! I'm struggling to eat early morning and find I'm having to force food down. Jules x

Thanks for the reply!! Hmmmm don't know if that sounds nice or not!!! Wont harm to give it a whirl though! Jules x

Hi Everyone Can someone please tell me what this magic porridge is??? Iv'e noticed it on a few posts and I'm extremely curious!!! Jules x

Hi everyone Had my first weigh in last night and lost 6lb!! Jules

I too wobbled last night,, but Don't feel guilty one bit!! We are only human after all!!! Today I have woke up,,, downed lots of water and intend to carry on as if nothings happend! xx

I just fry my meat in the coconut oil!! I bought it from a chinese food store ( it was a heck of a lot cheaper than H & B ) its unflavoured. Apparently the flavoured one, people put in their coffee!!! not to sure how that would taste, can't harm to give it a go though! xx

Thanks for the replies everyone!! Girlygirl,,, I am indeed terrified from moving from the induction phase for fear of putting weight on!! Ha. I'm planning on moving up from Monday however I'm a little confused by the entire thing ( yeah I'm dumb!! ) I guess it's just trial and error! xx

Hi there I have struggles to get the scales moving again after the first week or so however read somewhere about coconut oil getting the scales moving again,, so rushed out to buy so and BINGO they are once again going down!!! May be just a fluke but whatever it is I'm happy!!! xx

Morning everyone!! I have been battling away and have managed to lose 9 1/2 pounds, won't know the exact amount until I weigh in on Saturday,,,,,, my question is,, when exactly do I move to owl? I currently weigh 10st 7lb ( hopefully this may be down a pound or so by saturday ) and my goal...

Vic maybe u aint eating enough? xx

Afternoon all!! Can anyone advise if this is allowed on induction? The carb content for the entire tub is low ( around 2g ) xx

yip!!!!!! xx

Hiya,, they are defo only 2.1 net carbs!! x

Hiya, im 5'4 xx

Hello you lovely lot! Well Iv'e been lurking around for the past couple of weeks without posting as I was unsure if I could get past the induction................. well I have and managed to get from 156.5lb down to 148lb ( most of which came off in the first week ) :D HOWEVER for the past 7...

Oh there u go then!!! I drink 2 litres of fizzy water a day at least!!! It doesn't help that I live near an indian take away and each night the smell from there drives me bonkers!!!!!!

Nope no bars!!! I was contemplating doing ss+ however I have a family wedding in 3 weeks time and wanted to shift as much weight as possible before then!!

Im not really sure what the heck it is,, I find i'm fine during the day, its mostly at nights when I could actually cry!!!! What a wuss i am. I try to have my last pack as late as possible though so that I dont cave in, I'm determined not to. I havent done any exercise at all Lilly, I;m saving...

Nope aint had gum or drank anything other than plain water and black coffee!! Im amazed that for some lucky folk the hunger seems to dissapear,, not me im afraid. This is my restart having initially done the diet about two years ago, I lost 2st 8lbs, a stone and a half of that has gone back on...

Big wave to u all!!! Right so this is day 4 for me,, my sticks are a lovely shade of pink so why am i hungry???? Ive drank enough water to sink the titanic so it can't be that. oes anyone else ever feel like ths??

??????? extremely puzzled. I started on Wednesday and am 3 packs!!!

I normally nuke the asparagus for a couple of mins,, then wrap with the bacon ( stuff ya cheese inside) Then pop in oven till crispy,,,, Bobs ya uncle xx

I think im strange!!! I must be the only one not to suffer an 'odd' tummy from these!!! xx

Morning!! Why dont you have a look on the recipe thread or the 'what are we eating today ' thread. Iv got loads of ideas from them!!!! xx

Alreet Vikster!!! Michael,, 'Pratty' is another dirty mackem!!! xx

Hmmmmmmmm,, wonder why they bloody sell em if folk can't lose weight when eating em!!!! Like I say I never had a prob with them before, since i stopped smoking my body has gone NUTS!!! xx

B.Asparagus/bacon/philly L Beef little gem lettuce D Beefbugers ( 1 carb for both ) salad mayo W Lots n lots E 5 mile walk, zumba class at 8pm A Nope xx

Yeah defo gunna try and cut back on them! im going to weigh on a saturday from now on, only have alcohol on weigh in day,well night and see how i go. I really have no idea why i ate them chips last week, i wasnt even hungry!!!!! BUT thats the past and the future looks rosy so BRING IT ON!!!! xx

Yeah that was me with the chips!!!!! Ive been having them daily, as before without any issues, I was hoping the amount of exercise ive been doing might have counteracted the chips,, sadly not!!!! I wont be doing that again in a hurry! that coupled with TOTM meant that come weigh in ( today) I...

Hello lovelys! Just wondering if these have any influences oon weight loss/stalls etc. I used them the last attempt and they didn't seem to affect me, just wondering if perhaps this time they may be the reason im struggling for a loss?:confused: xx

I might take my scales with me on my walk today,, and 'forget' them when i visit my friends house!!! xx

Im so glad ive read this post!!!! I have lost a measley 1lb since starting,, had a blip friday night ( curry, chips etc) however got straight back on it, have exercised like mad this week, But TOTM decided to make an appearance. Iv'e been eating atkins bars 2, these never normally made any...

Hiya Can anyone tell me where the recipe for the flax meal porridge is please, i cant find it! xx

Hahahahaha @ the dirty mackem alert!!!!! :-) xx

Yoo Hoo everyone B savoury MIM with bacon and cheese, toasted L None D chicken wrapped in parma ham, cheese mayo, mushrooms, rocket S atkins bar W lots E walked 8 miles today ( ouch) A nope Hey Michael,, we are kinda neighbours!!!!! Im a mackem!!! xx

Im trying v v hard but am struggling today!! not with the food,, just body image i think,, Dont feel as though im losing anything but don't want to get weighed till weigh in day ( Mon )!!! xx

Hi Kat1e Did it make any difference to ur weight loses??? xx

Hahahaha,,,, i promised myself that i WOULD NOT drink alcohol in induction!!!! Did anyone else drink in induction??? xx

Hello everyone B: Atkins bar L: Asparagus wrapped in bacon with cheese inside/lambs lettuce/mayo D: Prawn cocktail/salad ( I Think ) Alcohol: NONE!!!! Hope everyone has a fab night xx:D

Hi There Forgive me for being so stupid but when u measured out ur 1/4 of a cup of flaxseed how big a cup did u use????? What is in grams??? xx

Yip full fat philly is allowed :D xx

Hi Brian,, welcome and here's to happy days ahead!!! xx

Should i be eating them sweets on induction though??? xx

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo ive never heard of that??? Think i need sumit really really really strong!!! TMI i know xx

Im willing to try ANYTHING!!!!!!! My water intake is around 2.5-3.5 litres a day so that shouldn't be affecting things??? xx

The toffee option sounds good!!!! How many carbs in em??? LOL xx

I am really desperate now!!! I want to cry!!!! xx

Morning All A Slightly embarrassing prob,,,, I Can't go to the loo!!!!! Its driving me bonkers as i feel like im getting bigger not smaller!!!!!! I gave up smoking New years eve and apparently that can cause problems like this too,, cant see how but thats what they say!! Any ideas on what I...

Hi Bubbles,,, are u weighing yourself daily??? Ur weight can fluctuate massively on a day to day basis,, even hourly,, last time i did this 'way of eating' i couldnt stop jumping on the scales everyday, depending on what it read would determine how i felt for that entire day, i was obsessed!! xx

Being good also xx

Hahaha,, the joys of dieting!!!!! Well i'm going to BIN my sticks as tested earlier and it showed a slight pink reading!!!!!!!!!! Im not particularly hungry so could be easing into the lovely K state!!!!! Fingers crossed anyway xx

Yeah but doesn't mention anything bout carbs Jim,,,, Just says Acai Fruit 500mg (euterpe oleracea) (fruit) (from 25mg of 20:1 extract) What the heck does that mean????? LOL xx

Me 2,, but mine says 2 3 x daily?????? xx

Bloody hell,,, me 2!!!! Ive just eaten 2 of them!!!!!! xx

((((( Runs to cupboard and throws the little blighters across kitchen)))))) EEEEEEEKKKKK

Bloody el!!!!!! Just dont want to mess things up, especially with it being my first week!!!! xx

U def think theyl be ok? Apparently they do wonders!!!!! ( not sure weight wise ) But other health benefits seem amazing xx

Hello everyone I was wondering if these were ok to take????? I have a jar full sitting in the cupboard staring at me but don't want to muck things up by taking them,,,,,, anyone know if they are ok?? xx

LMAO xx

Hahahahaha Missy,,, I think that could be a dangerous path for me to follow,, I'd end up drinking the bottle or 2 or 3 !!!!!!! xx

Nope,, no alcohol for me since i started ( Only on day 3!!!!) Im determined not to have any whilst doing induction either, just soooo confused as to why it showed quite dark pink last night!!! Id walked for 4.5 miles prior to testing,, wonder if this made any difference? xx

Did u use chewing gum Jim????? xx

Haha,, meant WINE!! xx

Quick question : When having a tipple, how much do u guys drink? And how do u count the carbs in the mine or whatever drink ur having xx

I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo looking forward to all of that Jim!!!!!! xx

Good Morning! Please disregard my first comment,,,,, stick shows NO trace this morning??? Very confused. xx

Hi guys, well I started Monday,, erm well restarted Monday and tonight I am in ketosis?????? Surely this can't be right??? xx

Brilliant,, thanks for ur reply!!! Wasn't sure if we could have that but il def get some now xx

Hello u lovely people was just wondering where u guys buy your bacon as we are meant to have that nitrate free stuff?????? I have never come across any as of yet:(

Hahaha,, least im not alone!!!! All i can say is there must be some pretty big sized mugs!!!!

Hi guys,,, Ive been back and forth to this site over the years but have decided that this time is the last! One quick question: the amount of veggies,, some folk say 3 mugs per day, well ive just looked on a bag of spinach, watercress and rocket which i have in the fridge and the entire bag is...

Hi ladies, i think what folk are refering to is the savoury drink that we can buy from our cdc's, i could be wrong though???? xx

I wouldnt feel embarrased jules, i would feel proud of yourself for doing something about it!!! What we have to tell ourselves is that we have done it once, we have learned we cant go back to old eating habits ( hence our return ) so this time we will do it once and for all!!!! xx

I certainly find that that the water helps to flush away that fat!!! xx

Hi Jules, welcome!!! Like you I lost that amount of weight last year with cd and stupidly didnt follow up the plans and found myself at re-start with 1 and a half stones of the 2 and a half I lost to again get rid of!!! All i keep thinking is that its only for a few weeks, not forever!! You can...

Dont worry about it Charlie, You may, like I, be pleasantly surprised by your weigh in, My blips were far worse than yours and i still lost. xx

Hi Chalrie No you aint the only one and you certainly won't be the last! I felt dreadfull after my blips ( believe me i ate far more than you! ) BUT ive just drawn a line under it and moved forward. Last night felt like torture, i was sooo hungry however i visualised myself in the dress i have...

Come on ladies we can do it!!!! Since re-starting on the 28th of Dec i have two major blips however still managed to lose 8lb in my first week! I so very nearly gave in to the dreaded temptation last night but didnt and today i feel fantastic. Just draw a line under it, you cant change it, its...

Its not that bad, especially when you are desperate!!!!! I thought the ame but its surprisingly nice xx

What about the veg one? I am currently sitting with a mug now and its warding off the hunger!!! xx

Hi there, if you struggle with the water why not buy some of the flavourings from your cdc? I have had them from day one and they have never affected me going into ketosis xx

Night mrsessex, and thank you xx

I think it was because I had a couple of blips with food in my first week ( even though 8lbs came off ) and she says that it could catch up with me next week so she recommended that i try and abstain from any foods for this week. Im sure my VERY hard work on the treadmill helped to counter act...

Well i asked my cdc if it would be worth moving up to ss+ as i was exercising quite a lot and she didnt think it was a good idea this early on xx

You could be right becca, Today was my first long shift in a while, i feel like i could eat a scabby horse!!! xx

Well ive come to bed with my lap top and im NOT venturing downstairs where temptation is!! xx

Im having 3 shakes a day and u may remember me posting about exercising on the treadmill ( which u said made u starving!! ) I havent actally been on it today as ive just finished a 13hr shift xx

Brilliant, well done!!!!! xx

Im entering my second week, got weighed last night and have lost 8lb so far, i just dont understand how im hungry when im in ketosis? Oh and not chewing gum, much to the dismay of my work colleagues!! xx

Hi guys Im in ketosis, ive drank enough water to fill three camels for a month so why am i so hungry? xx

The first weigh in has certainly gave me a boost, i nearly caved in but then thought of the fab start ive had, pleased to say ive been 100% again today!! xx

Welcome phoenix! Like you i could spend a fortune on wine and take aways each week so now i find im actually saving a bit money each week!! xx

Thanks everyone, i was amazed as like i said i had a couple of blips (quite bad ones!! ) so that result was a lovely surprise! xx

Thanks alex, i really struggled at times and even had a couple of blips but just done a bit more on the treadmill to make up for it, seems to have done the trick xx

Thanks special, im sure my daily walk on the treadmill has helped with the inches!! xx

8lb!!!!!! And 8 and a half inch loss Im so happy!!!! xx

I know, you could get cheaper ones but they didnt have the incline thing that i wanted, i actually enjoy going on it,,,,,,,, for now! xx

Hi fed up, I just find it difficult because of working a mixture of shifts, and that changes week to week, if you work permanent nights then i guess you will just be having your packs around the same time as you would have had your meals? My saviour at the mo is my bottle of water! I have...

It was 80 quid for 4 wks, Thats the amout of time ( ish ) i have till my other half is home from sea, well if at least tones my ass then i guess that cant be bad!!! xx

Well being on here keeps me focused and ive got bits and bobs to do in a while so its not like i wont be busy, I KNOW i can do it, ive done it before and felt fantastic so i wont give in, just dont like feeling like i could eat a scabby horse!!! xx

I re-started on monday having stupidly regained about 21lbs of the 35lbs i orignally lost with c.d. The diet is fantastis for fast results and is maintainable should you work up the plans correctly ( something which i never did - hence my restart! ) I must admit im struggling a bit tonight...

Like just making half up at a time? I havent but that sounds like a mighty fine idea, I havent felt hungry until now, maybe im just odd!!!! xx

Thanks wannabe, this is my re-start but i cant remember feeling like my stomach thinks my throat has been slit!!! Day 4 was the worst day for me last time so im dreading tomorrow already!! Ive done everyhing right, ive drank lots of water, kept myself busy, yet im still starving!!! xx

Hi threre and welcome, Im sure you will do fabulous and be thrilled by the results this plan brings!!! xx

That one is y favourite! Very tasty xx

Hello ladies, just want to know that once ketosis is established is that when the hunger pangs subside? My keto stick was pink this morning yet im really hungry, its day 3 for me. xx

oh no i think ive just wasted 80 quid then!!!!!! I didnt intend to run on the treadmill just brisk walking, well like mrsessex said il have great legs and ass!!! xx

Thanks guys My keto stick is showing a definate pink now so guess i must have been lucky!!!! Im drinking loads of sparkling water and finding that much easier to drink than normal, and its a bargain at asda for 10p per 2 litres!!!! x

Phew, thought i was a weirdo or something!!!! ( well i am slightly anyway ) Think drinking all the water i have is helping, I do have godzilla breath though, glad my OH is at sea!!!! xx

I dont have that prob as my cdc has everything!!!! I love the choc/orange and choc/mint shakes. Im not 2 keen on many of the soups, i nearly threw up when i tried the cheese and brocc one but each to their own!!! I had to actually had to hold my nose and down it in one!!!!! xx

Im on day 3 of my restart and as of yet have had NO awful side effects, i tested this morning and my ketostick is a slight pink so im definately getting there, Im not complaining but is it gonna hit me all of a sudden?? Like 2morro? xx

Hi Loopyloo I always use a blender for my shakes, for some reason they taste soooooo much better and are thicker too, lovely and frothy!!! xx

Thanks ladies, think il power on with it, it cant do any harm can it! Im just worried now that it will slow down weight loss, is that possible? xx

Oh no!!!!!! Well at least it will tone up my legs and bum ( hopefully ) How could it possibly not help with weight loss?? I feel like hanging the coats on it right now!!!! xx

Hi everyone!! Well just finished my first treadmill session and now i feel fab!!! I didnt run, just walked briskly, felt a little light headed afterwards so my next session im not gonna go on for as long ( did 45 mins ) Is that right that it wont help with the weight loss??? That was why i hired...

I hope so!!!! xx

I work shifts, days, nights, sleepovers etc so find it really difficult to ss however my OH is due back from sea in 5 weeks or so, so im hoping he will have a lovely new me to return to!! Thats my motivatng factor at the moment xx

Hi there! I did cd last year and lost 2 and a half stones, didnt do the programmes properly so here i am again!!! ( i havent got as much to lose this time- thank goodness) I find if i come on here when my motivation is low it does wonders and gives me the much needed will power. Good luck with...

Its the only way for me to do it as i keep saying to myself, oh il start 2moro, then when "2moro" arrives i find myself saying oh another day wont hurt, and the cycle continues! xx

Yip apparently so, i just typed in treadmill hire and up popped an address about 2 mins away from my house!!! I struggle to get out walking as my OH works away and my kids will not budge to come with me ( too young to leave home alone ) so this option seemed perfect ( just hope it doesnt get...

Its cold turkey for me! Starter, or should i say re-started yesterday and to my amazement i feel fine, its normally around day 4 where i start to crumble, once im past this things tend to get alot easier. I figured if id have waited till after the new year i would have had even more to lose and...

And my ticker is well outa date!!

Hi guys, im on my 2nd day of my re-start and have hired a treadmill which is being delivered 2moro, I know that we arent meant to do anything too heavy but would say, half an hour a day walking ( on an incline ) be too much to begin with? Im not one for running anyway as i look totally...

:talk017:Oh my god, i bet u were speechless!! That is amazing, well done u xx

HAhahahahahahahahahahahaha xx

Good for u Hayley. Im working bonfire night so no temptation there for me but next week is my little uns birthday and she wants to go for a meal, previously i wuda stressed right out and worked myself up into a frenzy but not this time, I cant let my dieting rule my life ( and the kids' ) Ive...

Same!!! Im going through loo roll like theres no 2moro!!! Im not exactly ss ing the entire week, saturday i had a chicken kebab!! However sun I got straight back to the grind and have been v good so far. Ive decided Im going to have a treat once in a while and if that means its guna take me...

Think ur right minx, I dont wana end up being obssessed with it all again like i was last time, however I cant seem to stop myself from feeling guilty everytime something passes my lips!! Ive only got 12lbs to lose now and im thinking if i do it slowly ive got a better chance of keeping it off xx

well thats really good news Emma, hope the little toe rag gets his cum uppance!!! xx

Hahahahahaha minx. I dont particularly know what it is this time Kelly, perhaps its because i havent got as much to lose as last time? Im really not sure. I find im not as strict with myself as before, if i want a ss+ meal on an evening il have it, if i want to come off plan on a sat nite i do...

Well done music!!!!! U must feel fantastic. What plan are u on? SS? xx

Good for u Kelly!! How u finding it this time round? This is my 2nd c.d journey and i must admit this time its alot harder xx

Hahahaha Kelly, feels great dont it!!! Just wait till ur buying size tens!! xx

Hi there kelly I def think thats possible! I always notice a difference the first few days, it feels great and gives u the motivation to carry on, good look with ur c.d journey xx

Morning Emma, unbelievable!!! I bet ur fuming. I bet i know what u'd like to do if u got ur hands on the little blighter ( was tempted to use a much stronger term there!) xx

Meant it wasnt a blip, it was planned!!!! Im not with it xx

Hey there Hayley, hows it going? I think what our lovely peers on here are trying to get at is the fact that ur cdc advised u to have a carb based meal as opposed to a high protein one however this is ur journey and what one may do doesnt mean that its a right or wrong choice, at the end of the...

Oh my god tatty moo that is fab!!! I bet ur over the moon, well done, bet u cant wait for week 2 xx

Hi catseyes, Im on restart, thankfully passed the first few days, I must admit it was so much harder this time round, Im not sure if its a psychological thing or not, ive not got as much to lose as the first time, perhaps about another stone or so, ive lost 7lbs my first week xx

:girlpower: Woo hoo emma, well done!!!! xx

Must agree the cheese and brocc made me wana hurl!!! I pinched my nose and just downed the lot!! xx

Hi soon2blittle, I felt EXACTLY the same as u last week and ended up binging, which made me feel worse! If your really struggling why not have a ss+ meal? I did last nite, got weighed today and have still managed to lose 7lbs in my first week. The way ur feeling will pass and u will be so proud...

I lost quite a bit the last time on c.d, 35lb in about 8 weeks, unfortunately i didnt work up the plans ( thought i could go it alone ) and thats why im back, although not as heavy as before, Ive lost 7lbs in my fisrt week!!! xx

Hi alexice, dont know if i can be much help but im sure we are allowed senna, dont hold me to that though xx

Hi there walkers!!! Im finding it ok, must say its tough at times though!! Im ss ing during the week and weekends if i find it too hard going im guna ss+, The diet is brilliant and the results are amazing, the first few days are the worst, if u can get through them ya laughing!! xx

Hi there walkers, wishing u luck with ur journey, i thought however that a healthy bmi was between 20-25 and that once ur bmi falls below the lower limited u werent allow to continue with the diet< Correct me if im wrong as i can be pretty dizzy at times!!!! xx

I think ive done it xx

Ive done that and it wont change!! xx

Thank u!!! Im so pleased. Witchy how do i update my ticker??? xx

I'd say go for it, I was struggling last night and rather than have a full on binge i had sum chicken and lettuce and thatwas suffice to keep me on track xx

I have no idea what im doing but my ticker will not update!!! xx

Yee Ha!!! 7lbs off, im really pleased considering i had that 'blip' last sat night:D xx

Well done!!! Thats a fab start to an amazing journey xxx

The weight is defo coming down Jim!! I just lurvvvvvvve what my scales said this morning! I got weighed on mine pretty much as soon as I came home from seeing c.d.c last week so there wasnt any time difference what so ever. Like I say theres an entire 5lb difference between the two and mine were...

Morning everyone! I have no plans what so ever other than work!!! Im quite pleased to be honest as I find the weekends at home particularly hard. Im hoping to get through it without any blips ( unlike last week end ) xx

I just couldnt resist having a sneaky peek on my scales this morning and I must say I was very impressed with the reading! However, my c.d.c scales and my scales show a huge difference, when I did slimming world I used to get weighed on mine as soon as I came back from the meeting and my scales...

Well done hayley!!!! Thats fab. xx

Hi Klev, like u I struggle with my water consumption so what Ive found helps is if I fill a 2litre bottle and keep it on the side, I never drink my water freezing cold, it just wont go down!!! I also have taken a fancy to sparkling water, i can drink much more of this than the normal stuff...

Thanks GG xx

Hi guys, my weigh in is 2moro and im guna see what my c.d counsellor says with regards to moving up the plans just for the weekend, im secretly thinking it isn't a good move as re-introducing food at this early stage might knock me off track, but then again what happens if i deny myself and end...

Cheers Nova Im just trying to plan before I get to the weekend and un-do all my hard work!!! I don't know why but weekends seem to be so difficult for me, it has to be purely psychological!!! xx

Morning all! I usually drink around 3 litres of water and I have found that if I dring sparkling water it is soooooooo much easier to drink the whole 3 litres. I tend to drink mine at room temp as I cant stand freezing cold water. xx

Morning everybody As the week- end is approaching and given that last week-end is when I crumbled Im thinking of perhaps doing ss+ ( just for weekend though ) What do u guys think? Will this make a difference to any weight loss? xx

Well done ladies!!!!! I have my first weigh in 2moro but im not holding out for anything amazing ( I did have that blip on sat night ) The thing with me is im expecting the same results as last time however i dont think thats gunna happen as I havent as much to lose 2nd time round, who knows eh...

Hey alfakiwi, dont beat urself up bout it, its happened u cant change it, like u say draw a line under it and power on, maybe u wont have even done any damage, u never know, chin up xxxxxxxxxxxx

It really does get easier girls!!! HONESTLY. For me day 4 is the turning point but i guess everyone is different, I try and distract myself, have a bath, read a magazine, a good book, anything to stop u thinking of jacking it all in, it is soooooooo worth it when u go to that first weigh in and...

Why dont u go out for a walk or something? The day hasnt got much longer to run mate then thats another day done, come on u can do it xx

Hey mate!!! You will be ok, just do something to distract u, its day 2 and its the hardest time, from tomoro things are guna get easier!!! xx

Hi Rani, welcome to minimins!!! Hope you have made it so far, it does get easier!!! xx

Hi Ladies, well i resemble a typical teenager ( only im 34yrs old ) I think its the blast of vitamins that we are getting that is playing naughty b*g***s with our skin, Im hoping is just temporary, i recall last time it did settle down xx

Hi Ruth, Im Julie, 34 yrs old with 2 girls. I live with my partner Paul ( who is my gorgeous toy boy ) Im a support/project worker and this is my 4th day of re-start. How are things going? This your first day? xx

Hi Louise, Im doing ss so cant help with that un however Ive read on here that the loses vary, I think the norm is around 3-3 and a half pound a week, am not certain of that though xx

Good morning, or afternoon as it is now. Good luck with day 2, i know u can do it xx

Keep hanging in there mate, trust me you will be soooooooo proud of yourself, and rightly so xx

Hats off to all you who intend to stick with the plan over chrimbo! I have total admiration. Just think next year when u lot are all skinny minnys u will feel fantastic!!! xx

Good good!! How about an exfoiliating mask, get rid of the dead skin? I look like a bloody teenager with the spots on my face, shame them ' laughter lines' give it away!!! xx

Good for u alexice!!! U must have sooooooo much willpower!! I just know that i cudnt just sit with my shake whilst everyone around me is getting stuck rite in!!! Im hoping that i may be near my goal by that point and have started working up the plan by then,:) xx

Hiya I intend to have started up the plans by christmas! If it all doesnt go to plan im having christams eve/day and boxing day off! I feel like i will have deserved a well earned treat, I know from last year that i didnt have any issues getting back on track. The thought of just having my...

Morning louise ive just had a look and u can have; 120g of chiken ( no skin ) 190g of white fish 250g of steamed tofu 200g of quorn 180g of tuna in water 225g of cottage cheese ( reduced fat ) Add about 2 tablespoons of green veg/salad xx

Hi alexice, Ive found that i get lots of horrible spots when i first start the diet so like u i power on with the water and treat myself to a nice face mask, have u tried that? Moisturising is very important 2. Luckily 4 me it tends to sort itself out though. xx

Hi GG, Ive got 2 girls, aged 13 and 9 and i worried that they were at such an impressionable age when i started my journey that i even considered not going ahead! I explained to them that the shakes had everything that i needed and these were my meals, it was just like having a mcdonalds but in...

And what are them 2 tickers all about!!!! xx

Oi Vickster, thats day one over and done with!!!! Hurray hurray!! Heres to a journey of thinnes:girlpower:s

Hey there madferret Yeah ur rite u aint meant to have the bars for the first two weeks as they have a higher carb content, i guess its down to individual choice really , im looking forward to when i can have them, the last time i did c.d I waited till after the first two weeks then introduced...

Well done!!! My first weigh in is friday, Not looking forward to that as had a slight blip on sat nite :sign0007: xx

Can someone tell me how to change my ticker? Mine needs re-setting xx

Evening ladies, can i be included? I sarted on the 23rd of oct but had a blip 2 days later so have s s'd properly since the 25th! I was 11st 1lb the time of joining xx

Good luck xx

Good to hear everyone is in fine form this evening!!!! xx

Hola Vickster!!!! Glad day 1 is going ok, just think of that little black dress for that chrimbo shindig!!!! xx

Hi there, he aint back home till january so he'l get a surprise when he returns to a new slender me!!!! xx

It really is vile!!! Lucky my OH is away at sea at the moment or I would be well and truly dumped!! xx

Ketosis musn't be far off.......... I HAVE GODZILLA BREATH xx

Hi Hayley, hows it going? xx

Thank u witchy, I think this time round with not having as much to lose is a major factor in my motivation. Last time I was so miserable and depressed about my body that that gave me th kick up the ass I needed where as this time Im not quite as big, does that make sense? xx

Fiday!!! 1pm, not that im thinking about it much!!!! I just cant wait to get that first one outa the way and hopefully see quite a good loss, I only had the one meal so surely I can't have done that much damage? xx

Flaming hell!!!!! I only had the one meal so was hoping it wouldnt take that long, oh well never mind 'll get there!! xx

I know I can which is the frustrating part!!! Ive been extremely good since then so Im focusing on my first weigh in and hoping I havent done too much damage xx

How long do u think it takes to get in2 ketosis after a blip do u think? xx

That was my complete downfall witchy however it didnt help that I was completely ill advised by my c.d counsellor ( i have a new one now ) My BMI was 23.6 and she still had me on just 3 shakes a day, I was basically starving, I should have been working up the plans but she thought it was a good...

Hi louise, I know exactly how u feel, I felt fab after last time and can't wait to feel that way again, my problem and the reason im back is that I didnt work up the plans and thought I could eat what I wanted, erm no way!!! Dont know why my style of writing has suddenly changed ( im not very...

That sounds like heaven witchy, I dont think I can remember the last time I had a pamper night!!! I'm quite an avid reader so I might take myself off in search of a good book later on ( once the housework is done ofcourse ) xx

Thanks everyone, your advice is priceless!! Well yesterday went fine and ive just finished a nightshift and not a thing has passed my lips other than water and black coffee, and ofcourse my packs yesterday. I was sooooo dertermined that I would stick to the plan 100% when I started and really...

Hi there, I've restarted and had a blip already however the advice on here is fab, I've been told to forget about it and move on!! I must admit i'm really finding it difficult this time, last time seemed a breeze. I guess just keeping busy is helping me through at the minute, day time is fine...

Hi Hayley, I dont know what come over me! One min I was happy watching t.v, the next I had the phone in my hand placing an order!! Ive got to get myself in the right frame of mind. P.s How do I accept ur friend request? xx

Thank u thin, I could give myself a good wallop as today would have been day 3 for me and ketosis wouldnt have been far off! Right Im guna put it behind me and start afresh, the take away was vile anyway which makes it worse!!!!!!

Hi there Well yesterday was day 2 for me and everything was going great untill 8pm where I caved in and ordered a take away!!!! What the hell is wrong with me? I did the plan last year and had no problems what so ever, I'm finding it such a struggle 2nd time round. Needless to say Im feeling...

Thank u Hayley xx

Hi there, this is my second day of re-start! I first did c.d last year and it was very succesfull for me however I reverted back to old eating habits and regained over a stone!!! I must admit im struggling today xx

Oh erm yes i have!!!!!!!

Cant figure out this ticker thingy!!!!!!!!!!

Hi ould u tell me how i get my ticker onto the screen? Ive set it up bit dont know whatto do with it!!!

Hi everybody, I joined slimming world last week and had my first weigh in last night, i lost 5 pounds!! Im over the moon as ive gained a stone since stopping c.d, battling with atkins and generally trying everything under the sun to lose weight. I havent got much to lose however im finding it a...

Hi guys, hope u are all ok and powering on with the dieting, im sorry i aint been around for a while ( had some pretty bad s@*t going on) however i am back with a goal in mind and im determined to do it:) ive not put too much weight back on and actually started back on Atkins monday gone and its...

TT its this flaming weather!! Think im coming down with something, throat is so sore and got the sneezes 2. Never mind eh! xx

Woof, just want to send my love and best wishes to you and your family, hope everything goes well for you all, will be thinking of you. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

That would be grand that woof, i dont understand why nobody aint seen the gap in the market! An atkins club would be ideal for me, i like being kept in line ( ahem ) and the thought of having to get weighed in front of others when i did s.w many moons ago gave me something to focus on, now im...

TT u ill? xxx

OMG Rela i do that too but its for the best, i was driving myself insane with the pesky things!! Its such a shame there isnt an Atkins slimming club, or is there? xxxx

Well everyone as you know i have the woosh fairy at my place and shes here for 14 days, however i have given her my blessings to visit u all at some point in those two weeks so be expecting to get wooshed up everyone!!!!!!!!!!!;) xxxxxxx

Hey all, erm jim my behaviour has been just fine this wk end ( apart from the total blow out!!! ) Im not too worried bout the gain, as TT pointed out id have to have eaten a fair amount of grub to gain what i have although in all fairness i didnt half pack it away!!!! Iv been a very good girl...

Im blonde too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oooo but if you put vodka in jelly it freezes then ( i think ) xxxx

Hahahahahahahaha

Hello jools! I fully intend to behave myself this week, i feel crappy from eating all the rubbish iv ate so was thankfull to get back on track this morn!! xxxx

Meant scales!!!! xxx

Hahahahaha Rela, I wish i hadnt have jumped on mine this morning i tell ya!!! Never mind. I shall get weighed on friday this week as im off to scotland to see OH for the night. Im starting from scratch again so hopefully il have a big loss to keep me motivated. How have u been without the sc

I defo think anyone reading this will assume we are from some sort of mental unit, we def arent all there!!!!! Keeps me smiling though xxx

Isnt it 12 inches in a foot????

That does make sense dont it sukisue!!! xxx

im in sunny sunderland sukisue. I think il keep her here for a couple of weeks xxxx

Fact- lettuce has sleep inducing properties ( i think it has or i could have dreamt that ) xxxx

Woof, the wooshie fairy is due at my house this wk end!!!!! xxxx

Thankyou!!! TT i prob did eat that amount of calories, or drank them in booze!!! I cant even remember getting home sat night, woke up with my dress still on sun morn ( still very much intoxicated ) and just ate ate ate all day. xxxx

( JUles slams door and sits down in a strop ) Helllllooooo everyone!!! Im sure u will have all read my thread bout me being an idiot!!! My disappearing act was due to the fact my OH was home, i did however go look for the wooshie fairy at one point but failed to find her! Im expecting her round...

Ah thanks suki sue, how are you?, i just feel bloody stupid! Being so near to goal. Its so difficult with OH working away as when hes home we just wana go out and have fun!! Whats done is done though and today iv started on the right track, i cant believe how sluggish and bloated i feel after...

Hiya woof!!! I aint been all on wkend, what with partner being home ( wink wink ) Im guttered but like u say i just have to draw a line under it and move on! I was so close to goal to and now im back to square one! ( well sort of) How u doing anyhow chick? xxxx

Hello all u newbies and welcome!!!! xxx

Hi everyone, well where do i start? Got weighed on fri and had lost another 3 lbs which was super duper!! However my partner was home on leave and i just went beserk with the food and drink, u name it i ate it!!!!! And now i have regained EVERYTHING i had lost since starting atkins. Im hoping...

Morning all!!! B- Atkins bar ( at work and was run off my feet ) L- chicken fried in garlic butter, with rocket D- aint deciced yet, something yummy tho!

Well done woof!!!!! Bet you are sooooo pleased, and to think you were worried u hadnt lost! When i was switching over to atkins from cambridge i was mortified at having to eat all the time and got it into my head that there was no way i was gona lose weight but it happend and i jumped in feet...

Sukie sue you need to join rela and I and take our pledge!!!! ( The get weighed once a week one! ) xx

I still cant work it out!!!!!!

Strange thing is i could drink 2L of wine on a night out no probs!!! xx