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    For goodness sake get a grip

    10 days till we go on holiday and I REALLY wanted to shift this last stone but have messed about for 2 weeks now and although I have been good and not eaten rubbish i have eaten normal meals and havn't lost a single pound :mad: Really mad at myself and going to SS tomorrow for 1 week HONEST...
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    Cambridge 7 day challenge...anyone in?

    me me me me me me me me Been faffing around for a couple of weeks,go on holiday 2 weeks on saturday and want to shift my final stone Are we checking in every day to say we have been good? I think I'll have to LOL Sonya x
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    Also what can I do with extra packs?

    Hiya Me again What can I do with some left over packs of shakes/soups.I have about 2.5weeks worth.I can't give them back as I didn't get them off my CDC ,my sister gave them me. Any ideas as I'm not going to use them Thanks sonya
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    One final push!

    Hiya Since 16th Jan I have lost almost 4stone and still have another stone to loose,we go away 3 weeks on Saturday (yipppeee) I've not really stuck to it the past couple of weeks,I havn't binged or eaten rubbish just ate healthy meals etc so was thinking of either going onto weight Watchers...
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    A little advice please

    Hiya Sorry I am not around much,my laptop is brokem atm :-( Anyway can anyone offer advice please We go on our holiday 4 weeks on Saturday and I want to eat nomally when we are away.I'm currently SS'ing but finding it pretty difficult.I'm also about 1.5st away from my target weight...
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    Going out next week..help please

    Hiya We have a night out next week and wondered if anyone could help to make sure I am doing the right thing. I am hoping (although might not quite make it )to have lost 4st by then,I then only have another stone to loose and am going on hols 5 weeks on Saturday. Anyway we are going to a...
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    Spot the difference....

    Wow what a dofferance you look fab!
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    Yayyyyyyyyyyy 9th weigh in

    and just realised when updating my ticker I am now officially overweight as appose to obese or very obese..yayy me LOL
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    Yayyyyyyyyyyy 9th weigh in

    Yayyyyyyyyy just had my 9th weigh in.I was on the 1000cals because of beng poorly last week.I honestly thought I had put weight on! Anyway I lost 3lbs.I can't believe it :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) That brings my total to 3st 3lb which is just fab! Only another 2st 2lb to go Sonya x
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    Shall I drop a few calories?

    :) Hiya I went upto 1000 last week after needing to be on anti-bs.My CDC is coming Wednesday and am wondering weather to drop down to 790 today as I feel 100% better and am no longer taking the tablets and hope I can go back to SS after Wednesday Thanks alot Sonya
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    Hello - I'm New!

    Hello and Good Luck.I started on Jan 16th and have lost 3st doing SS but I don't think the loses are much less on 790.I'm sure by September you'll be in your bikini :) Sonya
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    Eggs?

    you can on 1000 i think as I am sure the breakfast is a boiled egg and a slice of toast
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    Could I ask how much you all pay per week?

    |Mine is £32.25 no matter what I have :-)
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    URGH can I have a little moan please?

    Urgh I feel lousey,started with this stupid UTI/kidney infection or whatever it was I had.I am just getting over than and have now come down with a really bad cold and feel all bleughh and now just to top it off I have heart burn! I wonder if its to do with eating again till I get better.I just...
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    Whats everyones dream slim outfit??

    I was to look good in a tankini on hols :-)
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    Yaaayyyy I made my 3st

    Really Really pleased as wasn't sure I was going to with having to go up to 1000 Sonya x
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    First weigh in - feeling fantastic!

    Well Done 11lbs is absolutly fantastic,such a motivation for next week :-)
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    What have I done!

    Just forget yesterday ever happened,theres nohing you can do about it now.Carry on SSing today and the weight will shift in no time :-) sonya
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    Thanks for the advice yesterday...

    ... I spoke with my CDC and she has advised me to go on 1000 for this week whilst on anti-bs (mmm tea with milk is a real treat LOL) and then see how I am next week and we'll take it from there.She is coming round tonight anyway for my WI so will have a chat with ehr then....(also keeping...
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    HELP..any CDC's about or those in 'the know'

    Hello I am having a crisis here at the moment can anyone please help? I have emailed my cdc at work but not sure when she will be able to get back to me. I have either a very bad urine infection or kidney stones so need some anti-biotics and may need to go for a scan over the next few...
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    Is it wise to go swimming tonight?

    Thanks Dizzy I always feel a bit guilty when I miss LOL
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    What counts as liquid intake on CD

    I am sure it says in the yellow book you get that your drinks can either be still or spaekling water and black tea or coffee I'm sure someone will be along with better advise soon sonya
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    Is it wise to go swimming tonight?

    Hiya I was going to go swimming tonight but not sure really what to do.I have worked all weekend and am absolutly shattered,I didn't get in till 4am and was up with the kids at about 7ish We have had a 2hour walk with the dog this morning and so far I have only had 1 shake,I am planning some...
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    What should I do???

    I echo what Kazz says.Get some shakes or bar down you which will cut down your craving and then have a hot bath and an early night with a hot choc shake and you'll be super impressed with yourself in the morning Sonya x Ps know where u are coming from,dh is cooking a sunday roast for him and...
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    emailed cd re freezing tetras

    Hiya My CDC said that Cambridge couldn't recomend you do it as they don't know about the nutrients etc however she said she does it Sonya x
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    When people start commenting..........

    ..do you find its actually harder to stick with it? I have lost nearly 3st,I feel great,everyone says I look really well and have gone from struggeling in a size 20 bottom and 22 top to a size 14 bottom and 16 top.I was last about this size before I had my youngest almost 7yrs ago. However I...
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    First Day!

    Good Luck Sonya x
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    When did you lose a dress size??

    I suppose it depends what shape you are.I was a large 20 bottom half,large 22 on top half.I have lost 2st 10lbs and can now fit into a 14 bottom half and a 16 top half sonya x
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    Obsession with scales

    yep!!! me to the point of my husband hiding them LOL
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    So,what happens if you take a 'week off'

    Hiya I'm not asking for me but for my sister! She has been CDing for 5weeks and lost almost 2st but this week so has been away and just eaten/drank normally. She is straight back on it on Monday and expecting a gain obviously but will she loose quite a bit like you do on your first week...
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    Week 7 weigh in- not as good

    Feel a tad disapointed this week as only lost 2lb I havn't been swimming tho so I shouldn't complain! Sonya x
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    My Daughter is proud of me !

    AQww thats really lovely :-) My daughter is 11 and is very proud too.She keeps saying Mum you look great or Mum I like your pants etc.Infact she was really impressed when I wore some topshop trousers the other day LOL..she also can't wait for us to go shopping in Manchester next month,I've...
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    6 week weigh in

    Well done that is absolutly fantastic :-)
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    Do you lose more weight if you excercise?

    I swim for 30mins every evening and am sure it helps with weight loss.I have only been once this week so we'll see on Wednesday when I get weighed LOL Sonya x
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    7 weeks Weigh in

    Thats fantastic,well done you look so differant x
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    Ohhh I am so so so so happy

    :D :D Well after 6 weeks and over 2.5st lost everyone is commenting and how slim I look its absolutly fab,I love it :D Also went into Next today and fell in love with a long brown skirt for the summer so treated myself in a size 14 for my holidays and decided to try it on when I got home...
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    Someones put my hands and nose in the deep freeze

    Go to Millets,they have some slipper sock things reduced down from £20 to 99p and they are fab and soooooooo warm..Infact all there winter stuff has 75% off so stock up :-)
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    Curious

    I lost 2lb and then 6lb the following week and that was with doing no exercise :-)
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    Hot shakes??

    I have most of my shakes hot,I have a cappachino every morning and then like toffee and walnut with a sprinkle of cinamon :-)
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    Please Tell Me This Works

    It works if you stick to it :-) I have just had week 6 weigh in and have lost 2stone and 8lbs and everyone is now noticing ,it's great.I have also lost 10inch from my waist in that time.I was struggeling in a size 20 bottoms and 22 top and today have fitted into a size 14 skirt from Next and...
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    Week 6 weigh in

    and I lost another 6lb Really pleased about it Sonya x
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    Wk 4 weigh, and a bit disappointed ....

    Thats fantastic overall,thats almost 2stone!
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    Add a meal

    I am veggie and had low fat cottage cheese with mixed salad or tofu in stir fry with either some soy sauce or some curry powder sorry not much help sonya
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    I just had to do something really difficult

    Well Done thats great! I baked over 1/2 term with mine last week,they did choc krispie cakes,sticky choc pudding and shortbread biscuits but I felt a bit of a buzz that I had resisted lol Have you not been cooking? I cook every night for my 3 and dh but they are all meat eaters and I am...
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    Clearout !!!

    LOL I had a paddy about this this morning LOL I have 1 pair of jeans that fit nicely,a few pairs that i have packed away as far too big and just bought some size 16's that won't do up (my 18's are on the loose side) So today I am wearing my brown combats which I have had for 2yrs that have...
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    Cd and TOTM and PMT etc

    Thanks for that,the kids and Dh (and the puppy) are bearing the brunt unfortunatly :-(
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    Hello All - Newbie here

    Hello and welcome,I'm not sure I could do it without this board.I started on teh 18th Jan and have loost 26lb so far,I have another 27lb to go :-) and hoping to reach that by my 30th birthday in May :-) Good Luck and keep uis up to date sonya x
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    Cd and TOTM and PMT etc

    Hiya Does the CD diet effect you periods? I am asking because I last had mine the first week on CD and am now on week 6 and it hasn't shown up yet! I feel mega stressed and really angry with the world,I am horrible to be around at the moment for about the last week and keep crying at the drop...
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    1st weigh in!!!!

    Thats fab well done x
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    1st Weigh in...

    7lbs is great well done
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    Oh No I had a slice of toast HELP!!!

    Help!!! I am in a right flap!! I had a piece of toast at work this morning,I really didn't even think about it until about 10mins after and now feel wrecked with guilt!!! I am on week 6(just) so finishe AAMW on Tuesday.I've had my 3 packs and lots and lots of water Have I ruined it for...
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    5th week AAMW weigh in

    and I lost another 2lb :-) Just another 1/2lb and I'll be 1/2 way to my goal wohoyyyyyyyyyyyy
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    STARTING TOMORROW!

    Hiya I weigh in tomorrow,it will be my 5th weigh in and I don't think I have lost alot as it has been add a meal week.However in the first 4 weeks I have lost exactly 2st and feel so much better in myself Good Luck on restarting,you'll be a month in in no time at all :-) sonya
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    AAM Tomorrow - Question

    Hiya I am coming to the end of my AAMW,I am veggie so eating tofu and cottage cheese,however my CDC said you have a piece of protein about the size of your palm(chicken etc) and then 2 handfulls of veggies so I chop onion,cabbage,mushrooms etc raw and then just put 2 handfulls into the frying...
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    Ive found cd heaven!!!

    Ohhh sounds lovely
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    advice

    I am eating tofu and cottage cheese as am veggie.You are allowed 60g of tofu and the block (whch is BOGOF in Morrisons) is 240g so I just cut it in 4,the same with the cottage cheese.I work out how much from the contents size. The veg my CDC said is 2 handfulls,so I just chop my veggies or...
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    I'm so happy!!

    OH Wow that must have been fantastic,I can't wait to go to Primark LOL I had 5st5lb to loose and have now lost 2 of that,was a similar dress size to you too,Just started my 5th week so hoping by the end of my 6weeks I'll be in there too :-) You'll have wasted away by summer lol sonya x
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    5 weeks in!!!!

    Well Done thats fab! I have lost 2st in 4 weeks and have decided when i hit 3st I am going to the shops..can't wait :-)
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    Can you put on weight with AAMW?

    Hiya I am on Day 4 of AAM week and feel like I am putting on weight.I've sneaked on the scale and *think* I have put a lb on.I'm sticking to the exact amount of food I have been told to eat. Is it normal to put weight on or just stay the same and will that mean a better weight loss the week...
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    When does the ENERGY kick in, Im still waiting

    Hiya Mine was Day 3 so i'm surprised yours hasn't arrived yet.Maybe it's because the littlies havn't been too good lately and the stress with your dad..How is he BTW? I could be way off here but I am sure someone will be along shortly with the answer :-) sonya
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    what herbs and spices on AAMW? cornflour?

    Had soy sauce 2 nights running and really enjoyed it but wondered if I could have veggies with tofu and a bit of water and maybe curry powder? Also can I add cornflour to thicken it up? Also can I use mixed herbs,italian syle herbs etc teh dried type? Thanks sonya PS,MY CDC told me last...
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    4th Week weigh in and I lot..................

    5lbs making it exactly 2stone in 4 weeks :p I love this diet,its fab! Its now my AAMW so have just had some stir fry veg with tofu tossed in soya souce and OMG it was DELICIOUS!!!!:) Hope everyone is getting on OK? Sonya
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    Food for thought

    a piece of bread and butter would go down a treat here :-)
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    Another AAM question lol

    LOL I just persumed it would be a proper serving spoon,the type you have at a dinner party but then its not the type of thing everyone has so was also hoping it may be a ladel :-)
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    Another AAM question lol

    Hiya I read that you can have your protein piece and then 2 serving spoons of veg.But what size are serving spoons? Are they the ones that are just slightly bigger than a dessert spoon or the type that you use when cooking to put peas etc out iykwim Can you tell I am planning next week:D...
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    Difference in the pink and yellow book

    Hiya,My aamw is next week but my cdc said you could have any veg aslong as it grows above the groud! Sorry hopfully someone will know much more than me sonya
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    Another AAMW question - No meat or fish

    Hiya I don't eat fish or meat of any kind,I don't even eat quorn.Can anyone suggest anything I can have or can I just up my veg intake? Thanks sonya x PS not aamw till next week but thinking ahead!:p
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    I LOST A STONE IN A WEEK!!

    Well done thats fab
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    Wahhoooyy 3rd weigh in :-) :-) :-)

    Well got weighed in tonight and have lost another 6lb!!!!! Taking my total to to 23lb in 3weeks :) :) :) :)
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    What Foods?

    Bread and butter here too
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    Question from my CDC!!!

    Should add I tend to get 4 tetras and 17 shakes/soups .Plus she has given me an extra bar each week and this week an extra tetra :-)
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    Question from my CDC!!!

    Mines £32.55 regardless of what I have (or at least it has these past 3 weeks) I am in the north west sonya
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    yepaaaaaa !!

    Hiya.I lost 4lbs to this week and am exactly the same weight as you..Spook!! Well done and keep up the good work sonya
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    1st weight In yesterday...

    well done :-)
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    Hello, I am new, I'm on my 3rd week.

    Hiya,I have just started on week 3.Its great to see resaults so quickly isn't it sonya
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    Day 14 and really struggeled

    :cry: Day 14 and I have really struggeled today and feel eally sad and down :confused: I have had no problems at all from day 1 but today I had to resist just a little bit of bread or somthing,I actually took myself out for a walk as I'm so determind to do it . I hope theese days don't get...
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    Week 2 weigh in

    Hiya Not as god as last week but I lost 4lb and 5inch of body fat :D Making a total of 17lbs and 12.5inch of fat in 2 weeks (well technically 1 week 6 days LOL) Hope everyone else is doing OK Sonya x
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    Week 1 Weigh In

    Thats absolutly fantastic well done!
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    Is it possible to drink too much water

    Hiya,My CDC said to drink at least 2 1/4 lts but they don't recomend over 4lts I don't know why.I am currently drinking 6pints a day so just over 3lts ;-) sonya
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    Quick advice please....

    I think you need the extra shake so you get 100% vitamins and minerals tbh,i woulkd drink it maybe as a hot choc or smthing and then go to bed if i was you.Oh and havn't had the runs but feel soo cold all teh time,I have invested in some thermal socks and cardigans lol.I even bought some...
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    my new blender is weird

    I do my shakes and hot drinks in teh jucier,it makes them lovely and fothy.My hand held blender i use for the soups otheriwse you get frothy soup LOL
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    Back!!

    Hello and good luck for Wednesday I am on Day 10 (i think) and feel fab,plus i lost 13lb at my first weigh in 7.5inch body fat so have tons of motivation LOL Sonya
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    Mad March Challenge

    Me too please
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    2nd Weigh in

    nearly 2st in 2 weeks thats fantastic!
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    day 1 of cambridge diet

    Well Done for starting .I am on day 9 now and feel great.The first 2 days were teh hardest but then you all of a sudden not get hungry,its strange.Good Luck sonya
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    Torture!!!!

    Ohhh Don't mention teh b word LOL.I said to DH last night that if I would fail on one thing it would be bread! I have no desire to eat anything sweet or a meal even but the smell of bread seems devine LOL Did you resist? Sonya
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    4lb loss this week

    well done thats great :-)
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    Help Me...I Gave in

    I have no idea tbh about the ketosis but start again tomorrow,its a new day new start etc.I am sure one small blip won't matter in the long run :-) sonya x
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    How do I add a ticker to my post please?

    argghh I first copied it in the box but it just says the www. but and when I put it in the box it saus Invalid file arghhhhhhh
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    How do I add a ticker to my post please?

    Excellant Thanks :-)
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    How do I add a ticker to my post please?

    hello I have done it on the site but not sure how to copy it onto here Many thaks Sonya
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    my first weigh in

    Well Done thats Fab :-)
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    Just had my first weigh in and...............

    .................I Lost an impresive (if I do say so myself loL) 13lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and 7.5 inch of body fat I can't believe it,I actually had to restrain myself and not kiss her LOL,even she said she had never known anyone to loose that in a week! Oh well,only 4st 6lbs to...
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    Quick question about the bars?

    Thanks everyone its not actually bothering me tbh not chewing so i put it back in the box and made a cheese and brocolli soup,made it was more water than normal so it wasn't so bleughhhhhhhhhh lol sonya
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    Quick question about the bars?

    Hiya When my CDC came on Thursday she gave me an extra bar to try but said to leave it for nearer the end of the week.I am now on Day 6 and wondered if I could have it for dinner tonight or would i be better to leave it till later on next week? Thanks sonya
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    End of 2nd day on CD

    Thats great to hear.I am at the end of day 5 and feel great too :-)
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    First CD weigh in

    WELL DONE Thats fantastic!
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    which was the worst day for you?

    I am only a day ahead of you but saturday evening I felt a bit naff ,headachy and tierd so went to bed early,however I was working till the early hours of Saturday morning so could have just bene that :-) Goo Luck sonya
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    I am soooooo chuffed with first WI

    Absolutly fantastic-Well Done :-)
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    Im new to cambridge

    Hiya I am on Day 3 today,Day 1 I was fine but was working Friday night so took my mind of it.Yesterday I felt a bit hungover really and last night dreamt my shopping kept falling out of my trolly in Tesco,when I finally got out I was walking down the street and teh wheels were falling off...
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    2nd weigh in...

    Well done thats a fantastic loss :-) can I ask what an AAm is please? Sonya
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    Me and my old size 24 jeans - the photo!

    Wow you look absolutly fntastic,you must be so proud :-)
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    When do you go into Ketosis?

    Thanks for your quick reply :-) I am pretty active and have started either swimming or the gym 5 times a week and with 3 children(1 of whom is hyperactive) I certainly don't sit down much LOL.Fingers crossed then,looking forward to Thursday weigh in! Thanks for your support Sonya x
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    When do you go into Ketosis?

    Hello Firstly thanks for the messages below,I must learn to spell check :-):p Anyway I am now on day 3,last night was a bit hard,I wasn't really hungry but the physical wanting to eat was strong so I had a bath and went to bed at 9pm!!! This morning I feel fab,my mouth tastes strange,kind...
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    Weighed in today

    Well done thats fab! My first weigh in is thursday
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    What made you all get big in the first place????

    I got a little bigger after my first 2 children but only upto a size 14.When my 3rd was born poorly I managed to comfort eat/grab a bar of choccie at the hospital rather than have a meal my way to this size.Looking back i would eat a bag of wine gums and a bar of king size choclate a day and...
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    Saying Hello :-)

    Hello Just a quickie to introduce myself. I started the CD on Friday so on Day 2 and am feeling fab already :) I have 5st 5lb to loose which hopfully will be gone by my 30th birthday (and holiday) in May. At the moment I have that excited nervous,can't quite believe I am going to be thin...
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