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    Should i do this?

    It's going well! Have resisted a lot! Having steak, jacket potato and salad for dinner. Yum! Only bad thing is I have been having a few headaches, tummy cramps and am constantly cold?! How are you getting on?
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    Should i do this?

    Well, I guess I picked a bad time to post? I did it am on day 4!
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    Should i do this?

    Hey! I'm really struggling at the moment and need a little encouragement. I lost 10st on Cambridge 4 years ago (mainly due to pressure from ex). I have been putting it back on for the past couple of years and now am back up to a size 20 and am just devastated. I laid here in bed last night...
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    Feeling Rubbish

    It's toast with tomato purée, mozzarella and pepperoni. Like 389 cals for 2 slices instead of 580 for a pizza express cheese pizza. Usually make it with part baked baguettes but saving cals so having toast instead.
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    Feeling Rubbish

    Don't worry, I guessed you meant me. Sticking to it. Having pizza toast tonight instead of pizza tonight. Gonna be yummy!
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    Feeling Rubbish

    I think I'm coming down with a cold. So fed up! Feel rubbish :( want to eat comfort food but trying not to...really wanna feel better :( feel like I could cry right now.
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    Dreading this weekend! Help!

    Ok so, my bf's best mate is visiting this weekend (it's not that I'm dreading as we get on well) but it means they are going to booze it up and probably eat loads of burgers etc. I DON'T want to drink any booze as I decided 9 days ago not to touch alcohol for 5 weeks but I would like a nice non...
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    Hi all ~ new to the site and calorie counting

    Heya, welcome :) I've been doing this 8 days now and am loving it. A while back I got into the habit of always having dessert after dinner. Now I just get up and do the washing up straight after dinner and clean the hob lol. Sounds sad but its really helping cos by the time it's done the...
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    I CAN do this! Right?

    Done it! Day 8 complete :)
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    Embarassing Fat Bodies

    Agree with you on that one. I wonder though, I think the show helps them more than their gp sometimes (of you know what I mean?)
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    Embarassing Fat Bodies

    Omg the nipples! So close together eek! :/
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    Embarassing Fat Bodies

    When I lost my 10 stone I had alot of loose skin but the doc said I had to get down to goal cos then I would want more surgery! I was happy as a size 12 apart from this unfortunate problem :( Still gonna lose it for good though! If I need surgery after so be it!
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    Embarassing Fat Bodies

    Is anyone watching this? Makes me feel uncomfortable just watching but great motivation.
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    Lindsay's progress

    Well done :) x
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    Crappy Day :(

    Aw I hope you both have a better day tomorrow x
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    Crappy Day :(

    I'm having such a rubbish day :( I was ok until I got stuck on the phone with a horrible man for 25 mins this morning :( I was so tempted to "have something nice" I gave away the packet of marshmallows that was in my draw from Xmas to my colleague. Feeling rather down :( Anyone else having a...
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    Why is this making me clean?! I think theres something wrong with me lol

    Ooo thanks for the tip lol! It's crazy isn't it? I hate cleaning lol have been washing up everything as it is used! Good thing is the kitchen looks great :)
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    I CAN do this! Right?

    Thanks Hun :) I will take a look! I will get some vitamins tomorrow :) that's what I figured as I have recently been quite poorly I want to make sure I get everything I need :) Weekend done :) didn't break at all. Am so happy and relieved. Especially since my boyfriend has had a couple of beers.
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    Why is this making me clean?! I think theres something wrong with me lol

    Ok so I had my lovely roast dinner (all within my calorie allowance! - YUM!) but then I rushed and did the washing up and cleaned the bathroom!! I just keep cleaning! So much more active but it's weird! Cleaning burns calories right?
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    I CAN do this! Right?

    Day 7 today! Worked out my food for the day :) even got a roast dinner! Yummy! Can't wait :)
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    I CAN do this! Right?

    Yeah, I bought some sweet chilli ones too but am planning to keep them sealed for at least another week :) Just hope people don't try and force food down my throat at work! "1 won't hurt" err yes it will if I haven't planned for it! Have thought about going to bed early several times tonight...
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    I CAN do this! Right?

    Thank you both for posting :) I definitely would never do a vlcd again. My bf would never let me in a million years (unlike my controlling ex!) I find that if I plan my meals the day before then I know everything is accounted for :) I have stopped having sweetener in my tea and coffee and I...
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    I CAN do this! Right?

    Heya, Long story but I did the Cambridge diet 5 years ago and all together I lost 10 stone. It caused me several health problems including getting very nervy. I have never quite been the same. Through several huge life changes (including divorce/moving to a completely new area and finally...
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    Surrey CD`ers

    I live in Farnborough
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    Back to SS

    Hey all, Well, i have decided to go back to SSing for afew weeks to kick start my last 2 stone. I had gone up to 1000 plan but want to finish my journey and am ready to put the extra effort in NOW! I get constipation on SS so am going to make myself take the husk capsules. (do these help...
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    Need some encouraging words ...

    Come on hun! You can do it! If you are having problems sticking to it think about people doing SS...they cant have ANY food AT ALL!! What do you normally have? Last night i had 60g steamed chicken with a little paprika seasoning 110g cottage cheese 1tblsp pickled red cabbage 1tblsp...
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    Need advice. Holiday tonight!!

    Hey hun, I stuck to SS/SS+ last year (when i lost my first chunk of weight) whilst on an all inclusive to Egypt. Tips: 1. Breakfast- Either sit there and have your shake/coffee OR stay away from breakfast. 2. If a situation is too tempting..get yourself out of it. 3. Lunch - drink water...
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    First WI Tonight - Nervous but dont know why

    Thank you all so much! :) 46lbs to go! feels such a long way off but i WILL get there before summer (i HOPE!) Really wish i could skip the weeks ;)
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    Holidays and LighterLife...

    hi, Sorry to interrupt. I am doing Cambridge Soul Source (similar to LL) Last year i did Cambridge and lost 5 1/2 st. I went away on a weeks holiday to Sharm (all inclusive) and stuck to the plan. Best thing i ever did! No better feeling than coming back from an all inclusive holiday and...
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    First WI Tonight - Nervous but dont know why

    NOPE ANother week of SS and i can treat myself to one of those lovely choc orange bars :)
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    SS+ with green and meat

    More money for her as you are buying 7 extra sachets a week? Ask her about the veg and green option, see what she says
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    Blender

    Welldone hun :) they are great arent they? Try having a choc or vanilla shake with a tsp of Nescafe Espresso!!! Mocha/Latte Frappacino!!!!
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    Ive messed up!!!!!!! day one... already! :(

    Naughty!!! BUT Citric Acid wont do any harm on day 1....Not allowed citric acid because it kicks us out of ketosis......you arent in ketosis yet. DONT DO IT AGAIN! HUG
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    First WI Tonight - Nervous but dont know why

    AND....weighed 13st 11...thats 10lbs down :)
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    'Friends'

    Hey hun, Ignore her!! She is jealous! Stick to the diet and show her how healthy it is! Whenever anyone asks i just say that the three sachets i have every day add up to 99.99999% of my daily reccommended allowance. That usually shuts them up....probably more goodness than they have in their...
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    First WI Tonight - Nervous but dont know why

    Hi all, argh!! i have been on SS 100% since last monday so today is 10th day. I have my first WI and im so NERVOUS!!! Why am i so nervous? I have been Weighing myself daily with good results (lost 12lbs altogether by my scales and CDC's scales are 1lb diff to mine). Someone help me get rid...
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    oh i dont know

    Hun, I feel for you. I think we have all been here. Trick is to make this feeling work for you! New Look clothes can be abit hit and miss sometimes. Keep going..soon you will be able to walk past New Look and get an even NICER pair! Different things suit different people. Big HUg
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    Help Please! - Day 9 of SS - Constipated

    Thanks, i have heard the dulcolax can be VERY harsh on the tummy? The fibre89 obviously does nothing for me :( Gonna have to get some psyllium husks (however they are spelt) in table form i think. Will take a senakot twice a week to keep things moving. I hope i can stop this from happening...
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    Please help..... I'm losing it!

    Hun, when you get your next shakes, get a vanilla one and put a tsp of coffee in it and mix it with ice....frappaccino....come on STAY stong!!! YOU HAVE COME SOO FAR! dont do this to yourself xx
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    Help Please! - Day 9 of SS - Constipated

    Just to let you all know, I am now unblocked, and 4lbs lighter!!! :)
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    Bk.. (again!) 75lbs to go... i WILL do it this time. NO messing.

    Aww i know how you feel hun. I need to lose more off my bottom half though. And guess what....my jumper dress is baggy on my shoulders today! Grrrrrr Oh well at least its going.
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    Bk.. (again!) 75lbs to go... i WILL do it this time. NO messing.

    Welldone on getting motivated! Goodluck :)
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    Help Please! - Day 9 of SS - Constipated

    Thanks Fitz, I have stopped taking the fibre since yesterday until the problem is cleared. (when it first arose).
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    Help Please! - Day 9 of SS - Constipated

    Thanks hun Oh tonight is gonna be SOOO fun! NOT!! Thank you!
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    Help Please! - Day 9 of SS - Constipated

    Hi All, Apologies for this thread but i am really upset and fed up. I want to go to the loo but its too hard (sorry for tmi) so i started taking Dulcoease yesterday lunch time (it softens) i took 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and just took another with my lunch shake. Its there and wanting...
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    Help :/

    Hey hun, BIG HUGS!! sorry to hear you are feeling abit down but everyone has given you really good advice! Hopefully what i am going to say will make you feel even better! I did cambridge last year and lost 5 1/2 stone in 5 months. I went from a size 26/28 down to a 14/16 so it IS possible...
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    Measurements v clothes size

    Heya, I was a 26/28 and now a size 14 top and 18 bottoms bust - 38inch waist - 37 hips - 45
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    Choc mint

    Mix-a-mousse makes it a lovely mousse :) melts in the mouth like a mint aero :)
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    :( horrible saturday night

    Hey Tasha, You WILL get through this. From what i have seen of your posts you seem like a very strong person. COme on you can do it! If you REALLY need something, why dont you make yourself a choc muffin from a choc pack....if you have already had your 3 packs then you have had all your...
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    How is YOUR Saturday going?

    Heya, Sorry about the name but it is my nickname (DOH) Welldone everyone! Surfhunny - I know what you mean about the fridge. Its a habit and im sure it will ease off abit soon. Its scary isnt it? when you think of how many times you walk into the kitchen normally. I dont know which is...
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    How is YOUR Saturday going?

    Hi all, I thought i would start a thread to see how people are getting on today. Its Saturday evening and Its a tough one for me as today is only my third day and i have been home alone all day. I wish my husband would hurry up and come home so i can be distracted. I went into the kitchen...
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    ***Sexy Saturday 100% day***

    I know how you feel :) Last year when i lost most of my weight i stepped on about 3 times a day and it helped! Thismorning (day 3) i stepped on and have lost 4lbs :) woot woot :) I had forgotten how great it is :)
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    Newbie - feeling overwhelmed

    Hey, Welldone for taking the plunge. I thought i would share my journey and show you an example of what is possible if you stay determined and stick to the plan. i dont have children (yet) but got married last year and we are planning to start a family when i get to goal. In feb 2008 i...
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    ***Sexy Saturday 100% day***

    Good Morning all :) Well the big K has kicked in this morning :) headache gone and not hungry AT ALL!! Had a nice lay in and got up at 10:30. 1 Tetra and 1st pint down. I have my 1.5lr bottle of water here which i will get through and then re-fill :) Have a great day peeps
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    ***Sexy Saturday 100% day***

    Hi Tasha, Well done on your first daily thread :) Saturday is my 3rd day and i know i am entering Ketosis this evening as i can feel it beginning! Hoping to feel better tomorrow! I will join you on the day challenge but im sure we will all do great :) Just 1 point hun, am i being thick...
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    Day 2 : SS

    Is today nearly over? I am really tired but dont want to go to bed yet as my husband is out for the day tomorrow and i will be home on my own (the later i sleep the better). I have a headache and my hands are cold!! I am keeping busy playing games and stuff and not really bothered about...
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    Day 2 : SS

    Hey all, Well completed day 1. Did SS+ so had a little chicken and brocolli for tea followed by a choc shake with fibre 89. YUM! Day 2 - I want today to be over, quite tired and was very cold earlier but am warming up a little. 1 tetra and 1lt water down Lost 2lbs already :)
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    A different way to live?

    Heya, OK, Some ideas: 1. Get a book...some really good ones out there, and better yet you could go out tomorrow and buy one. I recommend the Twilight series or Sookie Stackhouse 2. Puzzles....i LOVE jigsaw puzzles and doesnt the time just fly past!! 3. Get a Wii fit? or...
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    Day 1 : SS/SS+

    2 more hours to go until home time... DOing really well, even though someone bought doughnuts in! i resisted really easily :) Mouth is dry but headache not too bad :) Hopefully be in Ketosis by tomorrow evening (took 48 hours when i sucessfully used the diet before (see my sig))
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    feeling very down:(

    Ok. So you went off track. BAD GIRL!!! Ok, you went away and had a nice weekend away so NOW you get back on track and lose the rest of what you need to. Keep going girl! I have some of those Lavender and Wheat bags - they microwave in 1min 20secs and are lovely and soothing. Why dont you...
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    Day 1 : SS/SS+

    Hey all, well i started today :) I think my tummy is going to start rumbling soon! Im hungry! May have a ss+ meal tonight if i feel i need it (since i wasnt well last week) but i will see how i feel.
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    is prevention better than cure?

    Heya, Definately continue taking the fibre...i started my fibre89 lastnight in preparation for starting this morning.
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    Back after a year maintaining to get to goal!

    Thanks :) I cant wait to start properly. I stuck to it 100% for the full 5 months last time, not one cheat or anything. I make myself mini goals :) my first is to get to 13st 9 (same as my husband :)) then 13st and then 12 :)i will be fine, just need to get started!!
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    Back after a year maintaining to get to goal!

    :cry: Goal is 10st 7 so need to lose 4st. I wanna start! i hate the fact that my mind is ready but my body isnt :( i wanted to be in Ketosis by the weekend (did it in 48 hrs last time. How about i have my 3 meals and introduce a shake? at least then i can start integrating them and maybe...
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    Back after a year maintaining to get to goal!

    Hi all, I dont know if anyone remembers me from last year but i have decided to go back on the Cambridge plan for a bit. I did it oct 2008 - march2009 last year as i was getting married and lost 5st. I started at 22st originally and am now 14st 7lbs and have been for almost a year but i had...
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    Headaches on maintenance

    Hi, Not really as i have only been on the 1000 plan from tuesday morning, so this is my 3rd day. Could it be that my body is now getting a small amount of carbs and wants more? i dont know :(
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    Headaches on maintenance

    Hi all, Well, i am finally working up the plans of maintenance ready for my wedding (kinda wish i had more time to lose more but 14,8 is a HUGE difference to 22st which is what i originally started at. I have done 2 weeks of 810 and am on my first week of 1000 plan. I keep getting headaches...
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hi all, Sorry but i think it is best if you give my spot to someone else. I really just dont have time atm. FYI when i logged on i was at work and didnt have time to post. Thought 'oh i will do it tonight' and then didnt get time. Have had two really rubbish weeks (only lost 3lbs in the past...
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    What's the funniest/craziest thing being on CD ss made you do

    well i dont know about the rest of you. I sometimes get hyper and start jumping round like a loonie! Anyone would think i was drunk but i havent touched alcohol or real food since october! Sat in a chinese restaurant sat night and watched my OH and friends have all you can chinese. I had a big...
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    What do you crave ?

    My craving is VERY simple. a slice of toast with light olivio on it. Thats all i want! I want bread!! I can cook anything, even curries. But if i smell toast i have to leave the room!
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hello, sorry Kelly just saw the posts. Urgh had just a busy week. Planning the wedding. Doing stuff every night and it just slipped my mind to pop on (DOH) did rubbish anyway. Only lost 1.25lbs last week. Got WI tomorrow so may aswell add it to this weeks. Sucks. Hope everyone is doing...
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hey all :) Hey all, God i feel rubbish this week! i have my TOTM and am currently treating myself to a choc orange CD bar! I just came back from WI and have lost 4.5lbs this week. Should be in the 15s next week :) with just 10 weeks of SS to go before i start working up the plans before my...
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    My tastes are changing for the better :)

    Hey all, Well, a while ago (when i was doing weight watchers) i had fish and chips from the shop...i hated it. WAY too oily and bleh! was ill afterwards. Soooo much prefer home baked fish and oven chips! or cous cous! Then, this weekend we had my OH's m8 and his gf down for the weekend. We had...
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    SS and Saturday nights??!!

    Heloo guys and gals! I thought i would add my penny or two. My OH and i used to have a takeaway too often. Our weakness has always been indian. Well, my suggestion....make a curry at home :) from scratch...no jars :) Even while im on CD SS i love to cook him a curry, it lasts him 4 days (or...
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    Help :( i cant wait to start eating again!

    Heya, Just realised. It may be cos my TOTM is due in afew days. THat might not be helping. IT weird really. When i started CD i was worried that it would screw up my periods etc but i have always been regular and still am. Thank god! I put spices on my chicken, tandoori incuded...thanks tho...
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    Help :( i cant wait to start eating again!

    Thanks :) Dont get me wrong, im not craving LOADS of food. The plan is to be on ww when i finish the diet (which worked well for me before just not fast enough for my wedding day) then i will either stay on that or do slimming world whilst pregnant so i dont pile on the pounds. I do alot of...
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    Help :( i cant wait to start eating again!

    Hi all, Urgh i am sorry, i only ever seem to post when i need help! I have 12 weeks of ss left...start working up the plans in April and then back on weightwatchers in May. Then getting married May bank holiday weekend!! weee!! Atm i weight 16st 7lbs and should hopefully be in the 14s by...
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hey Kelly, Well i posted asking how people were....how are you? I just came back from wi.......lost 5 1/2lbs w00t!!! half way thru the 16s....15s in 2 weeks:) I went into Dorothy Perkins for the FIRST TIME!!and bought afew size 18 tops yesterday....was soo thrilled!!! and today i went in...
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    TOTM and i wanna give up

    Hey come on. Chin up! You have come this far, please dont let your hormones make you give up. Get a hot water bottle and put it on your tummy. It will help a little. I have been doing this for 2 months. I still lose when im on TOTM. How many diets do that? Honey, if you stick with it it will...
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hehe, so glad my body is used to it now. I worked it out lastnight. I have 12 weeks of SS to go then i start working up the plans ready to go on WW for the wedding/honeymoon. Then we are going to start trying for a baby :) weee! I am looking forward to my WI tomorrow night but very nervous...
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    kellymundy Becky85 change35 Dieting Rambler Vampalicious Burgerbun Hey all, sorry i havent been on. Been soo busy. How is everyone doing? Happy New Year all!! Welldone on getting on/back on the wagon all of you! Hope you are ok Kelly and getting on with ss ok.
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hey all, hope you are all well looking forward to the new year. Just got back from my CDC and after sticking to CD all over xmas i have lost 5 1/2 pounds w00t. Finally out of the 17s and into the 16s woot!!
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    HELP!! They are soo MEAN!

    Thank you soo much all. :) Wedding plans..hehe honeymoon booked...2 weeks in St Lucia with Sandals. Registry office booked. Reception booked. My dad is doing the cake (choc rum) Mum is doing the dress. I have chosen the pattern i want. She is waiting til late March to make it tho cos thats...
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    HELP!! They are soo MEAN!

    Phew THANK GOD! its all gone. Good job they are all pigs and ate it ALL! didnt offer me any :) i would have said no anyway but PHEW!! OMG XMAS dinner was hard! 4 1/2 months of CD to go. Done 2 months now :)
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    HELP!! They are soo MEAN!

    Hey all, Hope you all had a fab xmas! Well i stuck to CD all through. I just had turkey and broccoli xmas day and boxing day. Back to SSing now. First day back at work after xmas....The others have ordered pizza and are all sitting there about 5meters away from me eating it!! it smells...
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    YAY! w00t :) thanks peeps :) Ok WI is usually tonight but my CDC has to work so im not having one this week :( i weighed myself at home and hers are usually 3 pounds lighter than mine so looks like i lost 3lbs. Im not greedy for food but im greedy for weight loss lol! How is everyone? im...
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    Grrrrr. Constipation (Far TMI!)

    Hiya, You are not alone. I was like this when i first started. 1. get some Fibre89 from your CDC for preventative measure. 2. Get some fibregel (i use the orange one, it doesnt kick me outta ketosis). IT will soften it so its not so painful. OR there are certain husks you can get. Cant...
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    WI Week 7 After Egypt All Inclusive...

    Hey all, I cant keep quiet any longer!! i went to WI lastnight after my holiday and.... In the last weeks i have lost 8.5lbs!!! SOoo happy!! I did ss+ in Egypt and enjoyed it but am so glad to be back on SS. I really missed my scales too lol! So i had a great holiday with no sweets/alcohol...
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hey all, welcome fairy! Well i went to WI tonight and.....in the past 2 weeks i have lost 8.5lbs W00T!! Really Pleased :)
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hello, Yeah i read the posts. Dont worry im here to stay. If i can keep to it on an all inclusive holiday i can do anything. Holiday was nice. Didnt really do much. Stayed in the hotel, chilled, learnt to swim....thanks to my OH hehe. Gonna be going swimming once a week from now on. No...
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    HUGE Achievement

    Hi all, well i am back from my all inclusive holiday in Egypt and.... I kept to the diet. I did ss+ 5 days. Chicken and veg. Have now been back on SS for 2 whole days. Easy peasy to get back onto ss for me. Dont know why. I had NO CAKE or FRUIT or anything. Weighed myself lastnight....looks...
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hey all :) Back from holiday! Hope you havent forgotten about me! How are you all? welldone on your losses. Well i went on all inclusive holiday to Egypt for a week....and i have come back lighter. Stuck to SS+ :) This is my 3rd day back just ssing and im soo glad lol. My WI is tomorrow...
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    High Heels

    It seems i still have this to look forward to. Tho i had an exciting shopping trip afew weeks ago....OH bought me a pair of ankle boots. I have never been able to do a zip up before (ankles/legs too fat!) Walked into Evans. First boot i tried on...zipped straight up. He said "i'll buy them!"...
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    What is your favourite?

    I love the chocolate made into a mousse with a tiny drop of orange flavouring :p(dont like the choc orange)
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    Sooo COLD!

    Hi all, question... Does anyone else find they lose more/faster when they are cold? I have been freezing for 3 days...lost 2lbs since wi on tuesday hmmm... I guess it would make more sense but.... well?
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    run out of packs :(

    Hun, She is your CDC. Its her job to look after you. Believe me, she will do as much as she can to help as she makes money from it. Call her :) she will sort you out. If she doesnt get a different one. x
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    how will you do CD at christmas?

    Hi Vamp :) Well, i am going to stick to the diet. But i will do SS+ on xmas day and boxing day. That way i can have some turkey and veg. I would be careful about coming off completely as some people never get back on or do but find it much more difficult than the 1st time. A friend of mine...
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Egypt, Sharm :) not been there before. Went on a Nile cruise last year. Was fantastic but obviously this will be different. Kinda glad i wont be eating...as i had a bad tummy for a month or so after we came back!
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hi all, I am sooo pleased!! i lost 4.75lbs this week!! makes what i went through at the weekend completely worth it. My CDC is soo happy with my progress! i have lost 1st 8lbs in 5 weeks :) finally into the 17s w00t!! 16s here i come!! would be a fab xmas prezzy I have 2 weeks til i WI again...
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    Week 5 WI....Results......

    Hi all, I am sooo pleased!! i lost 4.75lbs this week!! makes what i went through at the weekend completely worth it. My CDC is soo happy with my progress! i have lost 1st 8lbs in 5 weeks :) finally into the 17s w00t!! 16s here i come!! would be a fab xmas prezzy I have 2 weeks til i WI...
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    Food packs on holiday

    Hiya, Yes thats exactly what i needed to know. Thanks :) Yeah, we went on a nile cruise last year. I had a bad stomach for a month or 2 after we got back! TBH im glad i wont be eating! I said to my OH 'You will be on Imodium and i will be on Senakot' LOL I will take powders and a shaker :)
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hi Kelly, Sorry. I weighed 18st 2.25lbs last tuesday. WI is tonight.
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    Food packs on holiday

    Hi all, Hope you are all well! I am going on holiday to Sharm (Egypt) on sunday for a week. I am planning to stick to SS even tho its all inclusive >< Problem is i am a little worried about getting my food packs over there. Will i be allowed to take them? Do i take tetras or sachets? (i...
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    Hello!

    Hiya, Yes i know how you feel. I like with my OH. I cook some meals for him etc. My advice is find something to keep your hands busy. I bought some painting by numbers which you can do whilst watching tv. Find a hobby. Just something to do.
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    starting Wednesday!! any advice?

    Hiya, welcome to CD! Ok i have been doing this for 5 weeks so i will do my best. 1. Try to have an alcohol free day before you start. I stopped drinking 2 days before i started. 2. Have a low carb meal the evening before you start. This should help with the carb withdrawls. I had chicken...
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    Freezing cold and fed up :(

    Hi all, I dont know whats up with me today. I am FREEZING at work and feeling abit down in the dumps. Haven't eaten and dont intend to. Just dont know what to do :(
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    Weekend Away Achievement

    Hi all, Well we just got back from our weekend away with OH's parents. I am VERY proud of myself! This weekend i have resisted: Full english breakfast x 2 (sat + sun morning)orange juice, fresh fruit, banana bread, hot cross buns. Smoked salmon and cream cheese sarnies Fish and chips! And OH's...
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    I amaze myself

    Yea, i know how you feel. I had mine on week 3 >< was horrible. I really wanted to eat. But i didnt :) Only lost 2.5lbs tho :( Its definately worth fighting through it tho :) I told myself when i started. I do this once. Just the once. If i fall off thats it. Cos lets face it. Its too expensive...
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    I amaze myself

    Well done! Some days its really tough, others it doesnt bother you at all. Every small victory adds up to winning the battle!
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    Not having all the foodpacks?

    Hi hun, I have felt like this too at one time or another. I think everyone has. But its REALLY important you have all 3 packs! The packs are there for nutrients which your body badly needs. If you dont have them you could become VERY ill hun! please try and have them all. We dont want you ill...
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    I amaze myself

    I know, We are going away for the weekend with my future mother and father in law. Not really sure how they are gonna react to me not eating. Determined to stick to it tho!
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    I amaze myself

    Thanks :) i cant wait! But i cant be the only one. I find that resisting these situations really helps you feel good about yourself. I cant be the only one who has been proud of her/himself for resisting a particular situation. Come on peeps, who else is proud about something they have...
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    I amaze myself

    Well, i guess this diet does prove 1 thing. It can be done! I am on my 5th week. Before i started i didnt think i would last 5 days. I am even cooking for my OH and it doesnt bother me. Although, last night i could have KILLED for what he had for dinner! Pepperoni pizza and garlic bread...
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    Would it be healthy?

    Hi all, I am looking for a little advice. I am getting married in May 2009. My fiance and i would like to start trying for a baby on the honeymoon :) I started at 22st. Now i am almost down to 18. I am on CD and plan on getting back on to WW a month before the wedding. We have worked it out...
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    How do you read the ketostix ?? Thick i know ha ha

    Hello :) Pink/purple = KETOSIS!! w000t Goodluck!
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hello, Dont worry, everyone has hard times. Btw i am on holiday 7-14dec so you wont see me til the following tuesday. Please let me keep my place! i am going to stick to SS! I might SS+ if there is suitable food available but its all inclusive so will probably stick to ss. The way i see it...
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    Rings

    Hehe yeah i know what you mean. My OH had to buy me a stand-in engagement ring as mine is too big and am now wearing it on my middle finger. He managed to get one that looks almost the same. If anyone wants to get a stand-in he got mine from QVC ephiphany diamonique. Cheap but nice.
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hi all, Just got back from WI ...lost 3 1/4 pounds. Abit dissapointed but i dont know why. Have stuck to it 100% Still a good loss right?
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Good Morning, Sounds good to me. My WI is on tuesday evening each week. Think i have lost afew this week. I am hoping to get into the 17s this week. keep your fingers crossed!
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    TEAM 4 restart - Moving Mountains

    Hi all, Kelly said come over and say hi... SO HI!! :) How are you all? I am doing SS and tomorrow is my 4th WI. Stuck to it 100% and will be around until April as i get married in May!! I have about 7st to lose. Am VERY happy today. Just got called skinny by some1 at work who doesnt...
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    2 spaces available on team 4!

    Hello, i am interested. I have been on ss for nearly 4 weeks. Not broken and it do not intend on doing so. I am going to be doing CD for the next 5 months as i am getting married in May. Being in a team would be great. Everyone of this forum is lovely but it would be nice to get to know some...
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    Ss and energy?

    Hello, I have been wondering about this myself. I fell asleep when i got home lastnight. Got up after 5 mins and forced myself in the shower which woke me up. I am wondering if a little exercise would give a buzz and thus more energy. I have Davina DVDs which were great before. I also have a...
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    just made hubby dinner I want to cry!!!

    I know how you feel. We had guests staying with us at the weekend. I did all the cooking (i love to cook) i made meatballs and spaghetti, home made cookies, bacon sandwiches and a roast dinner with chicken, stuffing and everything. Such a good feeling when you have managed not to have any of it...
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    Week 3 WI (TOTM)

    Well, When i started Weightwatchers i was 22.2stone (OUCH!) I am now 18.5stone. I want to lose as much as poss before the wedding but am going to go onto WW when i am about 11stone. WW worked but not fast enough for the looming wedding hehe
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    Week 2 - Hungry

    Hi, I found the same in my second week. The first week was easy but week 2 i was really hungry... Is it your TOTM soonish? Just concentrate on why you are doing it! I am now in my 4th week. Soo worth it!! Keep with it hun. Try some of the recipes on the forums. I found the muffin abit more...
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    Week 3 WI (TOTM)

    Hi all, Hope everyone is well! Well i went for WI lastnight...Lost 2.5 pounds. Was pleasantly suprised as i have had my TOTM and felt really bloated. Please can someone tell me? Will i lose more next week? I am being really good. I even cooked a big roast dinner for guests at the weekend...
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    Constipation-only going once a week!

    Thanks all, 1 question tho. Will Dulcolax or however its spelt kick me out of ketosis??
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    Constipation-only going once a week!

    Hey all, well i am on week 3 SS. Everything is going great apart from only going to the toilet once a week! When i go i am very constipated and its really hard so it gets painful. I have started taking the fibre 89 twice a day and really hope it works cos i dont think i could manage it for a...
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    flavoured water in 1st wk???

    Heya, I dont think you are supposed to have them but my CDC let me cos there was no way before i started that i could have guzzled 3-4litres of water a day. Tho i oly use it a little.
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    Holiday coming up - HELP!

    Hiya, I said to her about it lastnight and she said thats fine to go up to ss+ I dont wanna go too far up the plans as i am getting married in May. Am 8.5stone overweight. Wanna lose as much as poss.
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    Holiday coming up - HELP!

    I am doing well up to now but cant help being a little concerned. I have an all inclusive holiday to Sharm (Egypt) in 4 weeks time! I really want to stick to the diet. I may go SS+ IF there is plain chicken and green veg available. I think my OH is gonna investigate into whether the hotel...
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    Something that MAY help prevend loose skin!

    Hi all, I know alot of you are concerned about loose skin after your weighloss. Me too. Thats why i use SBC gels (stands for Simply Beautiful Cosmetics) every day. In the past i have used collagen/arnica gels. They are FAB! I use the collagen/firming gel and detox gel every night. My skin is...
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    Week 2 - WI tonight

    :)Thanks all :) I went...lost 5lbs this week. Am not gonna weigh myself this week. OH is gonna hide the scales for me. My CDC says i should be very proud of myself. And...i just thoroughly enjoyed my first BAR!! yum! cranberry mmmm very impressed.
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    Week 2 - WI tonight

    Hi all :) Well i was good over the weekend. Am excited/nervous about tonight. I couldnt resist weighing myself thismorning....i have lost about 9lbs...but will probably weigh abit more tonight because of water. I lost 7.5lbs the first week. I thought i would lose less per week after the first...
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    Hello Everyone, 2nd week

    Hiya, Thank you :) i keep telling myself '4 more days and i can have the bars. At least i will be able to chew something! i used the muffin recipe lastnight..yum yum. I have decided to stick with the ss and not eat this weekend. I have a holiday coming up in 4 weeks. Am gonna stick with it...
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    Hello Everyone, 2nd week

    Hi all, I started Soul Source last week. First week was easy. This week, i am struggling. I lost 7.5 pounds last week. Was really chuffed! i am sooo hungry tho. I keep drinking water! loads of it. Was thinking of having a little chicken and brocolli tomorrow night. Maybe as a 1 off a week...
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