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  1. sparklychar

    Starting today and my OH....

    I hope so.... How much have you lost? hmm lets go have a cup of tea and a strawberry shake... xxx
  2. sparklychar

    Starting today and my OH....

    Ah its ok. I'm having a duvet day, at least he didn't ask me to make it. Been good aaaalllll morning. am I skinny yet?! x
  3. sparklychar

    Starting today and my OH....

    Is having bacon. Oh the smell.... Its not my first time on a vlcd, but I feel like I'm in last chance saloon. In all fairness he is just using up food in the house, but oh the smell....
  4. sparklychar

    Starting again tomorrow

    Good luck! I just restarted today, almost back up to my biggest weight, I have to say I'm just having a mango shake with some ice, and really enjoying it! can't wait to get some results. even though it's quick, it just can be quick enough!!! xxx
  5. sparklychar

    Total Solution A Debbil of a Diet

    That's a very inspirational pic! Xx
  6. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAANDDDDD I've spectacularly fallen off. AGAIN. arrrgghhh!!! :'-( my OH gone out this evening, i was gonna go to the gym but instead decided to go to Morrisons and get sausage rolls and cookies and popcorn... i was literally shaking, could not get out of the shop fast enough and get...
  7. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    Oh dear. Been well and truly OFF the wagon.... pancakes, takeaway, anything you can think of!!! But had a time of 'I look fat and awful in all my clothes' this morning.... so am BACK ON IT with a vengeance! well, today anyway.... x
  8. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH I've just noticed my BMI has gone to 29.9.... I'm now merely overweight, not obese!!!!! WOOP WOOP!!!!
  9. sparklychar

    Total Solution struggling today!

    Thanks for your replies. Wasn't 100% again today, see my diary! Resisted bacon sandwich this morning, but not tea and cake this evening. Bk to work tmrw so i think being busy will help! Considering doing WS at weekends though, as I think weekends are going to be most difficult... x
  10. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    Well done Shelly :-) Well I've struggled today and yesterday... Have been out singing today, and managed to resist the free bacon butties on offer this morning, but then not tea and cake this evening..... that was after i'd had just one shake today, i let myself get too hungry so that's a...
  11. sparklychar

    Total Solution struggling today!

    Argh so today in addition to 3 products have had quite a bit of Bacon and carb free sausage, peanuts and a Tesco meal bar.... ARGH! bad bad naughty. It's day 4.... Xx
  12. sparklychar

    Working Solutions i did it ...

    Oh wowzer xxx
  13. sparklychar

    Total Solution A Debbil of a Diet

    Hey I could be wrong but might be better to play it safe.... Better we stick to this the sooner we will be at target and able to eat and drink again! X
  14. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    oh dear, how many days have you had shelly? lots and lots and lots of water!!! x
  15. sparklychar

    Total Solution A Debbil of a Diet

    Erm I would be careful about having the rum..... there's a thread somewhere about alcohol being dangerous while in ketosis.... besides, it would knock you right out again x
  16. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    Wi today after 3 days exante as I want to stick to a Saturday and 3lbs off! So happy. And have a disgusting taste in my mouth which hopefully means ketosis is here. Gonna go fantasy clothes shopping for my trip to France and my friends wedding to motivate me xx
  17. sparklychar

    Total Solution Emotional Eaters How Do You Break The Habit

    Awww bless hope they feel better soon... Fresh air might do baby some good though if they're hot and angry and itchy! DON'T MUNCH AN CRUNCH! live it. Might get a few funny looks if I did that at work..... Really identified with your first post, pretty much ate to accompany any emotion! Note...
  18. sparklychar

    Total Solution a minging taste in my mouth....

    The ming remains..... Wahey I say day 4!
  19. sparklychar

    Total Solution a minging taste in my mouth....

    Could it be the big k? Or is it just morning breath?
  20. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    I haven't found it too bad, but yes had chicken and Bacon salad yest, and a bit of milk today. I don't really like the shakes or soups, but they're ok. The bars I quite like :) gonna order some porridge to see what that is like. Have some extra motivation now though as am going on a trip to...
  21. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    Day 3 done..... Been perfect except for some milk in cups of tea. Walked about 5 miles as well, so best part of a couple of hours walking with my friend, lots of fun. going on another walk tmrw as well! WI tmrw cos i wanted to keep to my normal Saturday slot, so last week was 14st 9 1/2lbs...
  22. sparklychar

    Just taken delivery of the box that will change the way i look forever!!

    Don't know how you lot can cook doing this! I don't have children so I just tell my OH to fend for himself xx
  23. sparklychar

    Total Solution A Debbil of a Diet

    I hope I feel like this by the time I go back to work next week.... My job is quite energetic! Xx
  24. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    well, today has been day 2, a bit headachey all day but nothing too bad. had a little cheat though, but not too bothered. went for lunch with my best friend and was too scared to tell her i was on a VLCD again, she didn't approve last time. so i oredered a chicken and bacon salad, and will...
  25. sparklychar

    Just taken delivery of the box that will change the way i look forever!!

    Ahhhh I sometimes feel that this would be easier if I liked coffee!
  26. sparklychar

    Total Solution A Debbil of a Diet

    good luck xxx
  27. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    Well one day done.... and i'm feeling calm, happy and in control. will go to bed fairly soon i think, pretty tired. Kept busy all day, cleaning this morning, then went to see a friend, massage and highlights (£45 for the lot thanks to a bogof offer :-)), ironing, corrie and crosswords this...
  28. sparklychar

    Just taken delivery of the box that will change the way i look forever!!

    Well have just finished my first day.... Strawberry shake, choc Orange bar and mushy soup. Quite liked the bar, better than Cambridge, but the soup and shake weren't as good. Ah well onwards and downwards xxx
  29. sparklychar

    Inspirational quotes/helpful thoughts

    And I love that about taking back control.... I am sick of food ruling my life xxx
  30. sparklychar

    Inspirational quotes/helpful thoughts

    Awesome, yeah its all about bearing in mind how you can look back at this time and know it made a difference, have no regrets cos you stuck to it 100% xxx
  31. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    Thank you.... Day one going well sunk nearly 1.5 litres of water, and had a choc Orange bar. Lovely sunny day I feel good....
  32. sparklychar

    Just taken delivery of the box that will change the way i look forever!!

    Woop woop i'm starting tomorrow too providing I can get the box from the depot!!!! thanks for the tips everyone :-D xxx
  33. sparklychar

    Daily weighing in the early weeks

    Hahahaha I know myself so well that I know that I always need at least 2 wees in a morning, so have to wait until after both!!!
  34. sparklychar

    Total Solution Sparkly's spangly skinny journey!!!

    Well this is it..... I've stuffed myself silly. Exante 100% starts tomorrow, I've been well acquainting myself with the forums, and hoping I get a great first week loss like i've seen so many of!!!! I weigh myself on a Saturday, so between last Saturday and this Saturday will be only a few...
  35. sparklychar

    Total Solution Full of cold!!

    Yeah I would say, lots of aspirin/paracetamol, get some steam by putting your face over a bowl of hot water and a towel over your head, vicks rub, lots of hot water to drink, peppermint tea..... and hugs get better soon! SLEEP!!!! x
  36. sparklychar

    Inspirational quotes/helpful thoughts

    Hello!!! Well that's it. I've stuffed myself full of food tonight. Starting exante tomorrow, and can't wait to see what I can achieve! So I wanted to start a thread to help people in hard times... inspirational quotes/thoughts/advice/mantras/distraction strategies, etc etc.... (I'll...
  37. sparklychar

    Total Solution Day 1

    woop woop! i'm starting tmrw good luck.... can't wait to get to the end of my 4 week pack and see how much i can lose!!!! just watching biggest loser, i want a transformation like they are!!!! xx
  38. sparklychar

    Total Solution Just ordered my mixed bumper pack!!!!

    Have to admit I'm enjoying myself a but before starting..... Xxxx
  39. sparklychar

    proplus?

    Tea.... Coffee.... Coke zero?
  40. sparklychar

    Total Solution Just ordered my mixed bumper pack!!!!

    Thanks lovely people! I will start a diary and look forward to supporting each other on here xxx
  41. sparklychar

    Total Solution Just ordered my mixed bumper pack!!!!

    Woop Woop! I'm apprehensive, but getting excited for how I'm going to look! Thinking about outfits and dresses and lovely stuff! X
  42. sparklychar

    Total Solution Just ordered my mixed bumper pack!!!!

    Hi everyone! So all being well, I'll be starting on Weds. I work in schools, so on half term this week. Having a couple of days at my sister's house then hopefully if I start on Weds I'll be over the worst of the side effects by the time I'm back on Monday! I do have a fairly energetic...
  43. sparklychar

    Slimming world must haves?

    Yep I tried the frozen grapes last night, me and the boyf loved them. Also tried some pineapple and black forest fruits that happened to be in the freezer as well, all yummy! Didnt even need my options! Xxx
  44. sparklychar

    From 14 stone to 13 stone

    Woohoo I joined this thread thus morning! After a good first week bk on plan have lost 4.5 lbs talking me to 14st 11. So will be here for a little while! Today am going to be Making a curried root veg soup for lunches thus week, and going out for a walk with my OH as looks quite sunny today...
  45. sparklychar

    15 stone to 14 stone support

    Oops didn't mean to send that message, I do apologise, can't seem to be able to delete it from my phone! Xxx
  46. sparklychar

    whats your new years resolution?...

    To be in a size 14 dress at my friends wedding mid august... Or maybe even a 12.... (currently 16) xx
  47. sparklychar

    humiliated into action!

    Feel so much better, and it helped me resist treats yesterday at his mum and dads house, knowing that he had his eye on me. Sounds very mean and sinister, but I know that he is only being supportive and helping me fight my battles! Xxx Sent from my Desire HD using MiniMins
  48. sparklychar

    Panic-like attacks?

    Yeah, deffo go chat to your gp. Many endorse slimming world so they will be happy to help you improve tyour health xxx Sent from my Desire HD using MiniMins
  49. sparklychar

    humiliated into action!

    I couldn't have eaten them after that embarrassment! He couldn't stop apologising afterwards bless him, we have been together a long time and he knows how down I get about my weight. But yes usually if it was just me and him there I would have wolfed down the lot out of spite, but in front of...
  50. sparklychar

    humiliated into action!

    Helloooo.... So this evening have received a serious kick up the weight loss backside! Family gathering at my mums, hadn't been too naughty, until late on and I went and fetched a tube of pringles.... Brought them through, unopened, into the lounge, and my boyfriend pointed at then and said...
  51. sparklychar

    Fat Experiences

    At my 2 year old nephews party today, a child pointed at me and said 'baby'... I hope they were not referring to my belly.... Xxx
  52. sparklychar

    Lifesavers Please!

    Do you stay to group every week? Try a different group once in a while see what they have to say? Xxx
  53. sparklychar

    Anybody else feel the need to weigh less than their sister?

    This thread is making me giggle! And I identify with you aaaallll! Xx
  54. sparklychar

    dont you just love peoples opinions!!

    Lshafik... I have the same jealousy thing, but its between me and my mum, and mutual! She says stuff like ooh girls like us need things that cover our bellies... I dont want to be in her fat club anymore! XXX
  55. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Wi today... down 1lb, to 14st13 so officially in the 14s! Only got about 3 more weeks of Cambridge left really, I probs wont continue once i have left Birmingham, for various reasons. Am gonna go slim fast, skimming world or exante... not sure what yet... so determined to make the most of these...
  56. sparklychar

    Jo's Spangletastic Jibberings- a Joyous Journey

    Great post Nat... I seem to be permanently on the wide road, but as long as my weights gpibg down, cd is working better than anything else in the past 2 years has for me! Xxx
  57. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    Well done, you're doing so well! You're lucky to have temp work and not to be out of work for long! I wish I had a holiday to be buying.g bikinis for! Xxx
  58. sparklychar

    Jo's Spangletastic Jibberings- a Joyous Journey

    I'm good thanks, up and down with cd but as ling as the scales go down I don't care! You sound so full of beans and positive, its fab xxx
  59. sparklychar

    Jo's Spangletastic Jibberings- a Joyous Journey

    Jo, this diary is genius.... the 'commitment' stuff has been going round my head all day and helping!!! xxx
  60. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Have been 100%... except 2 current ryvitas, about 75g peanuts and a few spoonful of choc fudge icong... So getting better! Not great... did an exercise dvd too... Xxx
  61. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Riiiiiiiiiight so BACK ON IT for the umpteenth time today.* As Beck and so many other people say.... when skinny people overeat they make up for it the next couple of days! I think we have to accept that we are never not going to have to work hard to not gain weight. We can't do anything...
  62. sparklychar

    tell me about a day when you are slim

    Mine will be my birthday in September. By then I hope to have a new house, and to have all my family round for afternoon tea, then friends round for drinks in the evening, and to be the centre of attention in new size 12 or 14 dresses.... a size I have never been past puberty. Another one is...
  63. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    I'll be moving house soon so will change cdc.... but actually might go to exante. How's it going on the job front? Xxxx
  64. sparklychar

    Felix's fresh start!

    I'm hiding too Felix :( come on fess up, I will be doing tomorrow! Xxxx
  65. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! why can I not just stay on the wagon?!?!?!! I'll update properly when bored at work tomorrow.... x
  66. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Well..... that's it. My degree is done. Final recital went really really well I'm so pleased. Feel so strange now though. I don't have a job though yet so it's odd not knowing whats coming up. Odd feeling turned to food.... but am having a planned ngiht off tmrw anyway as a friend's coming down...
  67. sparklychar

    I'm overweight

    I'm the fat daughter.... similar relationship but with my mother! She is very insecure. Not in a nasty way, but says things like 'oooh girls like us need things to cover our belly!' Urgh. I don't want to be in her fat club! 7lbs more and I will be overweight too! Cxxx
  68. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Just realised I only have 3 weigh ins left with current cdc! New mini goal... get into 13sts! That's by June 20th, so 4 weeks, just less than 4 lbs a week. I may start exante then, any thoughts? Mainly for cost... I haven't really used my cdc...
  69. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Well time to confess.... sweets yesterday led to pringles, chicken, a bun, and a couple of other bits. This led to not as good a weigh in as I had hoped.... 6lbs down in 2 weeks, but at last wi i gained 3lbs. So its only a 3lb loss. This led to a binge on crisp, cake and cheese. Have since just...
  70. sparklychar

    Dammit, I have to restart.

    I had a major binge after weigh in this morning, and feel so sick and fed up that I am gulping down the water and determined to get back on track the rest of the day and have at least 2 products.... this thread has really helped, thank you Xxxx
  71. sparklychar

    Dammit, I have to restart.

    I had a major binge after weigh in this morning, and feel so sick and fed up that I am gulping down the water and determined to get back on track the rest of the day and have at least 2 products.... this thread has really helped, thank you xxxx
  72. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Urgh. I'm sliding down a slippery slope... just had some sweets. Didn't even enjoy them overly much... xxx
  73. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    I'll come right out with it. I had some cheesy bread, and some bums my housemate made. It was better than sex. I won't lie. A foodgasm. Back on it today, extremely busy day again but yesterday reny really well on so pleased! Wi tmrw.... and I can get more bars! Yay! Might try some porridge...
  74. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Sorry cee! Today hasn't been 100%, had babybels and some chicken... but its all ss+ stuff (well not quite babybels but its all protein!)... busy day tmrw so I will be much better! Xxx
  75. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    Have you had the phone interview? Good luck x
  76. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    Oh gosh Rachy you've had such a time of it! Still that's amazing having an interview lined up so quickly, good luck, enjoy the break! Silly reasons for sacking you, you're very pretty (which I have said before!!!) and seem (through typing, lol!) very bubbly and friendly. Their loss. Not turning...
  77. sparklychar

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    I have found this week that I am more successful when I have bars, I think for the chewing aspect, and I feel fuller after. More hunger satisfying! So far I've tried Mint Choc Chip and Malt Toffee, both of which were yum! I'm seeing the CDC on Monday, so I think I'll get 4 for next week, and try...
  78. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    ooooer.... Day 4 and I'm only just, at 5.30pm, having my first shake! Hot Choc Orange Yum yum yum! Was a right fool and went out all day and forgot to take any tetras, so did have 6 babybel lights. I love them! so 246kcals in total, all protein. Didn't want to keel over! Will have this shake...
  79. sparklychar

    Cerulean's Maintenance Diary - 20 wks of SSing - Maintaining since 25/07/11

    I'm a singer... well, aspiring, and an audition rejection on tues led to such a downer and a massive binge... *sighs* why do we do it to ourselves?! X
  80. sparklychar

    Cerulean's Maintenance Diary - 20 wks of SSing - Maintaining since 25/07/11

    Well done for plays and diet successes! X
  81. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    What's the scarsdale diet? Xx
  82. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    End of day 3.... feel like c**p but that's probs down to tiredness.... Been good today, just having final soup. Did have a couple of babybels and a cheesestring, but I think I was in danger of passing out! This is momentous. I don't think I've ever made it 3 days straight. Certainly not 4, so...
  83. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Have managed 2 days 100%! YAY! On to day 3.... Did a little WI of my own yesterday, and hopefully I've lost the few lbs i'd regained over the past mad few weeks. I'm hoping to see an overall loss at official WI on Monday! Uber busy day today, plus had a late night.... Doubt tiredness is going to...
  84. sparklychar

    Cerulean's Maintenance Diary - 20 wks of SSing - Maintaining since 25/07/11

    Awwww that's such a lovely compliment!!! Debs and Wallis have 20-25% off at the mo too ;-) x
  85. sparklychar

    Ever heard of anyone not losing weight on VLCD?

    Yay!!! worrying over nothing ;p Make sure you keep track of measurements though as well, some weeks you will lose those and not weight nevcessarily.... x
  86. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    Yay that's great!!! Motivating me to keep going. I'm good, I've lost what I had put on over my few weeks of madness, and am nearly at the end of Day 2 100% (this time round!) every time I cheat I go back to day 1.... may have 4 products today to get me through.... xxx
  87. sparklychar

    Ever heard of anyone not losing weight on VLCD?

    I don't know. One thing I will say is that CD seems better established than W8, used mroe widely and for longer.... My CDC (who's been doing it for over 20 years) seems to think that not losing anything is not an option. She does say that it comes off in blocks. Exercise can slow down, as your...
  88. sparklychar

    Felix's fresh start!

    If you fancy a walk, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is lovely, just 2 mins off J39 of the M1, so about 25 mins from Leeds. Have you been to Ilkley? Amazing. I lived there for 4 months and love it. Go to the Cow and Calf, and a long walk with some stunning views. Closer to Leeds City, Golden Acre...
  89. sparklychar

    Cerulean's Maintenance Diary - 20 wks of SSing - Maintaining since 25/07/11

    Keep going Sarah you're doing so well. Bodies are so strange, was out with one of my besties tonight who is a size 4-6, and she just can't keep any weight on. While I was with her she ate a Subway, Doritos and 3 cookies.... But equally she has problems getting clothes, we have opposite problems...
  90. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    How've you been today, Rach? xx
  91. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Hope so! Been perfect today and had my first bar, really yummy! Might have to have a couple more of those, I know my CDC doesn't recommend them in the first couple of weeks, but frankly anything to keep me on track.... won't have one every day!!! perhaps 3 a week.... Just been to see Avenue Q...
  92. sparklychar

    Does it matter that...

    I don't think it should matter..... it just says zero cal liquid... xx
  93. sparklychar

    have you ever felt...

    I can't wait for this to happen to me!!!! lol! That said, I could easily forgo a product, it's actual food I want!!! Staying strong..... x
  94. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Oh dear oh dear oh dear. Not a good day yesterday. For the sake of naming and shaming, I had: Most of a tube of pringles half a hot jumbo sausage from tesco half a hot bacon joint from tesco 1 slice of emmental salad 3 slices brown bread and butter a bottle (yes, a whole bottle) of wine 2 tesco...
  95. sparklychar

    My naked ambition

    If I was single I would be asking the same question!!!!!
  96. sparklychar

    Shrinking feet!!

    That would make my year. I always have probs with shoes....
  97. sparklychar

    Felix's fresh start!

    Hugs for Felix.... I could have written that post myself! Can you identify the problems with weekends and take yourself out of those situations? Xxx
  98. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    See my diary that I've started... I think that's the best way to answer! I would do a link but am on my phone.... Hmmm deffo tell your cdc about these symptoms. Perhaps cos you're tall you could think about having an extra product a day would not affect your weight loss.... Xx
  99. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Well guess what? Day 1 on Sunday was fab , yesterday was as well had been shopping, got some nice toiletries, new undies, gorgeous tailored dress and jacket in the sale at Tesco for upcoming interviews, shoes... until about I got some bad news at about 5pm. I have designs on becoming a classical...
  100. sparklychar

    Cerulean's Maintenance Diary - 20 wks of SSing - Maintaining since 25/07/11

    Hahahaha I'm doing the same! I have a gorgeous pair of dark dark blue John Rocha jeans that I spent £45 on, only 4-5 months ago or so. They're size 18, and I just keep doing the belt up tighter!!! xx
  101. sparklychar

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    You're doing so well, really enjoyed catching up on your diary. Your little one sounds like such a cutie!!! x
  102. sparklychar

    My naked ambition

    p.p.s. feel free to add me on FB! xx
  103. sparklychar

    My naked ambition

    p.s. I meant to add I've been off Cambridge so not been on the forums, but I'm back with a steely vengeance!!!!
  104. sparklychar

    My naked ambition

    I'M BACK I'M BACK!!!! Lord knows where Sonya went..... have loved catching up on your diary sounds like you've had some fun times and are doing really well!!! Can't wait (I actually just wrote 'weight'.... oh dear!) until I'm in the 12s! xx
  105. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    Babes babes just caught up with your diary!!! I've been off CD for a week and on SW so found it weird reading forums for the wrong diet..... but am restarting todaaaaayyyyy!!! Sorry to hear you're struggling and having a rough time of it physically and work wise. You've got an amazing holiday...
  106. sparklychar

    Sparkly's super slide to skinny!!!

    Hello!!! I'm not a new avatar on the forums, but have had a few weeks off, and have restarted today. I love reading other peoples' diaries, so thought I might start one to keep my fingers busy and out of the biscuit tin, as well as being somewhere for me to vent and sort out the issues that...
  107. sparklychar

    Gender split & motivations for loss

    'A woman can never be too rich or too thin' - wallis simpson I agree with the poster who said that men are probably less groupy and social about it... its also could be more about the emotional motivations of women vs men being more logical? I know that both my boyfriend, and my brother in law...
  108. sparklychar

    My naked ambition

    Hey how's it going? Xx
  109. sparklychar

    *** Kel's CD Support Group ***

    That's right, a loss is a loss. I've just had the most traumatic time trying to choose some clothes to put on to go out in.... it doesn't help that my iron is broken so can't iron anything until later, but it's that everything I put on reveals my flabby belly and boobies..... argh. I can't...
  110. sparklychar

    *** Kel's CD Support Group ***

    I've caked. Again. Why why why?! Xxx
  111. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    I'm so tired I can't be fished to reply tonight... I will tmrw I'm sure when I'm in essay hell! Well done for staying strong, I like the idea of sticking two fingers up to hunger! Night x
  112. sparklychar

    Have your partners promised you anything for doing a great job?

    Just texted my other half telling him about this thread.... xxx
  113. sparklychar

    *** Kel's CD Support Group ***

    We all feel the cold thing! Go you resisting the biscuits! Xxx
  114. sparklychar

    Emma's post pregnancy re-start!

    Goodness me cd with a little one! You must have willpower of steel! Good luck you sound to be doing really well! Love the name Elliot too, thats the name of my best friends baby boy and my soon to be godchild :) Mmmm might have to try some of this porridge you rave about.... xxx
  115. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    Get stuck in to work helps take your mind off the hunger xxx
  116. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    Am sorry to break this to you... but you don't get all the vits if you freeze tetras :s so I wouldn't do it unless its your 4th one of the day?
  117. sparklychar

    *** Kel's CD Support Group ***

    Awww what a lovely post thank you. I'll pop some water retention tablets tmrw and it should be ok... got a week.until wi, and tmrw is a busy day so hopefully will get on track with all areas of my life... xxx
  118. sparklychar

    Having a tattoo while on a VLCD

    Oh my goodness how do you do the pain?
  119. sparklychar

    *** Kel's CD Support Group ***

    Why? Why? Smoked salmon and cream cheese, followed by a bag of crisps, a creme egg (which my phone just corrected to crime! Lol!) And a packet of chocolate viennese biscuits... that's like 1700 cals, right there.... its cos I'm so bored of all this work! Xxxx
  120. sparklychar

    *** Kel's CD Support Group ***

    I love the idea that it's a fat suit! lol! Yep, I almost feel uneasy when there's junky food in that I could eat.... so messed up! xx
  121. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    Deffo.... hoping to start proper job (well, I have to get one first, but it's in hand....) with a brand new work wardrobe full of lovely Size 12/14s.... sharp suits, plus I love shift dresses and heels for work. I love tailored clothes, so flattering! Ginger Nuts are NOT freakish! YUM! I...
  122. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    I am... I'll add you.... and I might put a button to it on here like you have! good idea :-) At the moment I'm getting all my uni written work done by a week on Friday, so yep, staying in the house, there's nothing I'd like more than to munch my way through a packet of hobnobs while writing...
  123. sparklychar

    *** Kel's CD Support Group ***

    Kel I was also wondering if that pic was you, it's stunning!!!!
  124. sparklychar

    *** Kel's CD Support Group ***

    Hello, I'm Charlotte, I'm 22 and have binge eaten in secret/been on a diet ever since about the age of 12. I'm gutted that I have spent nearly half my life concerned with food. This is my first time on CD and although I'm not always (read: never!) 100%, I have lost 25lbs in 7 weeks..... I'm...
  125. sparklychar

    Jo's CD Diary

    Hypnosis was, imho, the biggest waste of £150 I ever spent. But maybe I didn't listen to the tapes enough. You would get the same effect I am sure downloading ones that are available on ITunes.... RE the addictiveness of carbs/bad foods in general.... I've posted elsewhere on here recently...
  126. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    We also love eating out.... just eating in general! We're moving in together in a couple of months, and we have both vowed to eat more healthily once we can get our own kitchen (we both live in shared houses atm) and can actually enjoy cooking together more of the time. It is my first time...
  127. sparklychar

    Jo's CD Diary

    I love your affirmations.... I might have to steal them!!!! Totally understand the lack of energy thing; luckily for me at the moment all I need to do is stay inside and do my work to finish my degree in a couple of weeks (minimins unfortunately is not conducive to this!) CD makes me feel smug...
  128. sparklychar

    Rachels road to slimdom weight loss diary!

    Hey! Enjoying reading your diary - we're similar age and height and stuff, I say I'm 5'9" but others say 'No, you're taller than that'.... I don't want to find out the truth in case that is true! I would LOVE to be all girly and petite! Never gonna happen though, so I'll just keep working for...
  129. sparklychar

    How Do You Eat Yours?!!!

    http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/2518-recipes-foodpack-muffin-crisps-fudge-cake.html This is a link to the recipe thread at the top of this forum... however you can't use many of them for you're actual intake, just for little extras on hard days. I find delaying my first one of...
  130. sparklychar

    chewing gum?

    I'm with you on the coke zero as well.... I refuse to give up my evenings in the pub, and when I do, I don't want to be sat there like a freak with water!!!!
  131. sparklychar

    chewing gum?

    Cd gurus.... I seem to be surviving using sugarfree minty gum.... is this ok? Xx
  132. sparklychar

    I WANT THE HOLIDAYS TO END!!!!!!!!

    I think choice of diet is quite personal, you need to find what suits your budget, tastes and lifestyle. Make sure you work exercise in as well. Just to say, that I am also weirdly happy to have come back to uni and to my own house, holidays have been terrible! I now have 12 days to complete 2...
  133. sparklychar

    Revving up engines

    Thanks, what a lovely reply I needed that, thank you! If someone has never had a weight problem they don't understand often do they? Let's show them what we can do Jo! Have you had a good day? Xx
  134. sparklychar

    Haha - well I managed it!

    I'm on the May challenge.... If I'm down to 14st3 at the end of the month, soooo many more clothes should be fitting me! Am getting the Beck book today, after a friend picked us both up a copy from the Works cheap cheap cheap :-) back to uni, away from temptations or home and bank holidays and...
  135. sparklychar

    Revving up engines

    hard hard hard hard hard! I'm sorry, I'm not being a very positive/supportive poster at the mo! It's the social events that I find hardest... I don't want anyone to think I'm weird. I do tell most people, but some are not understanding at all. For example, met two friends last night for major...
  136. sparklychar

    Viral infection!!!

    I went on to 'normal' food when I was ill a few weeks ago. Don't beat yourself up about it, your body needs some help right now xx
  137. sparklychar

    Anyone else get Emotional...

    Yep, I get angry with myself for letting myself get here. I have little cheats and get very angry with myself. I wonder why I'm not normal. I'm frightened I'll never get to goal. I get cold and moody and sleepy.... all good really!!! Just restarting after enjoying the bank holidays a bit too...
  138. sparklychar

    Revving up engines

    When hungry/craving foods - 'I don't need to eat any of that, I've had it, it's nothing new or exciting, in fact I've eaten too much of it too soon'. The diet DOES NOT WORK if you cheat. What is the point in me shelling out for all these blimmin' shakes and then cheating? The less I cheat, the...
  139. sparklychar

    May Challenge! (All welcome to join!)

    Beckia - 20lbs - 0lbs lost - 20lbs to go Chlo - 17lbs - 0lbs lost - 17 to go Emma1904 - 14lbs - 0 lbs lost - 14 lbs to go emmapetty - 14lbs - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go PinkMantha - 14lbs by 26th may - Partygirl no.1 21lbs (although may be more after I jump on the scales d'oh!) sparklychar -...
  140. sparklychar

    Felix's fresh start!

    They look fab how did you do the grass? And gorgeous dress... and gorgeous lady in it! Xxx
  141. sparklychar

    Sainsburys vs Tesco diet.

    I *think* that these, along with a couple of others like closer diets, are promotional names for ediets? Which always looked quite sensible, and they give you shopping lists... so go for whichever supermarket is most convenient?
  142. sparklychar

    Baffled and demoralised - Citalopram and weight loss

    Hi, I'm also on citalopram, been on for about 18 months and phasing down. Well done for coming off! I did talk to my doctor about weight gain, and she said that its a poss side effect.... but I also consumed much cake as emotional crutch! Really examine your habits, up your metabolism with...
  143. sparklychar

    Brrrr

    Yay not just me! I'm a student working on essays at the moment, and have done it from bed today, wearing long pyjamas and socks and with the heating on!
  144. sparklychar

    Cambridge Diet Bootcamp

    Sounds great to me!
  145. sparklychar

    I need a shake!

    My CDC is the same! Does my head in! Oh you've lost x number of lbs.... oh well what went wrong this week?! NOT HELPFUL! Cambridge is one of the hardest things to do.... If someone is confrontational with me, I won't want to be open and honest with them! I beat myself up enough as it is! In my...
  146. sparklychar

    Haha - well I managed it!

    Indeed. One of my best friends since secondary school is very similar to me with weight problems, binge eating etc, and we're both so fed up, we're 22 and should be able to walk in to Topshop and not give a damn! We're sending each other long facebook messages moaning about life every day! I'm...
  147. sparklychar

    Haha - well I managed it!

    Started just over 4 weeks ago, but after being ill for about 10 days, and falling off the wagon completely, I'm back on with a vengeance, spurred on by someone else in the forums saying that if you cheat you might as well tear up the money on shakes! And i'm getting bored, I actually missed a...
  148. sparklychar

    Victory Dance!!!

    Join my victory dance if you've been 100% today..... I'm really happy as after 10 days off and cheating lots, I'm motivated and back on the wagon. Everyone posting on here is really helping!!! YouTube - Victory dance The video describes my mood. Use if you need a smile putting on your...
  149. sparklychar

    Haha - well I managed it!

    Poorly? why? To be honest my most successful days are when I leave off breakfast as late as possible, and have my last one around 10-11pm.... Evenings are the worst for me! Hope you're ok, I'm really enjoying reading your posts and love your profile pic :-)
  150. sparklychar

    How on earth do you cheat??

    I wish i had the resolve of most people on here. I got to day 4 and cheated! Have in 4 weeks lost 20lbs which I am happy with, but there's barely a day I don't cheat. Feeling despondent about it all really Xxxxx
  151. sparklychar

    How on earth do you cheat??

    I wish i had the resolve of most people on here. I got to day 4 and cheated! Have in 4 weeks lost 20lbs which I am happy with, but there's barely a day I don't cheat. Feeling despondent about it all really Xxxxx
  152. sparklychar

    Felix's fresh start!

    Wow you put it on Facebook? Some of my friends know but not all.... gah just had a binge.... 2 hot cross buns, 2 mini cadburys caramel, a jaffa cake bar, 2 bags of mini cheddars and a spoon of chocolate spread... argh! Am at my sisters babysitting, they have lots of food in, and the little one...
  153. sparklychar

    Felix's fresh start!

    Wow wow wow that's soooo fab! Good exercise too walking to work. I've been fairly good today, all except half a hot cross bun, a spoon of peanut butter, a spoon of chocolate spread and a slice of ham and a cheese triangle... gosh looks like loads now I've written it down... been swimming and run...
  154. sparklychar

    Felix's fresh start!

    Same, a bit of milk here, ham there.... it was more than I was losing before, which was well the opposite, i put on 2 1/2 stone in the last year! I always find primarni sizes small :p
  155. sparklychar

    Felix's fresh start!

    I have to reply to your thread.... we're similar age and size, though um not in size 14s yet lucky girl! Also from Leeds but at uni in Birmingham, and currently up in Durham as I have fam here. Lol all the places you mentioned! Also love vintage, fashion etc... argh can't wait to go skinny...
  156. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Yeah I break it quite often... glass of coke zero, some chkn and salad here and there. Staying at my sisters a couple of days, and so just owned up completely about cd and she is very supportive :) also having milk in my tea, just is more filling that way. Put on 3lbs during week off, but...
  157. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Woohoo am no longer ill, although did use it as an excuse to overeat massively so have put water weight back on.... 1 week until WI though and i'm 100% back on the wagon, with a new blender shake maker thing :-) How are you ladies? xxx
  158. sparklychar

    poorly!

    Hello! So last week had an awful cold, this morning woken up with stomach bug... Any advice on being poorly and cd? Obvs can't eat anything, but I can't.imagine wanting shakes... usually I get back to eating with toast or something... how will this all affect me? Xxx
  159. sparklychar

    Interesting Fact!!!

    I put on a lot of weight in last nine months... 427 cals a day! Xxxx
  160. sparklychar

    I AM SO HAPPY!!!!

    I love that dress! and I find topshop sizes really small so really well done! Xxx
  161. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Well, despite a terrible diet week have still lost 1lb, making 14.5lbs altogether... and I'm just in the 15s! In bed with a cold... hot chocolate Orange shake helps though... xxx
  162. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Haha! That's not what I meant! :) got a stinking cold... just craving bad food! Might go get some chicken to nibble....
  163. sparklychar

    Hi i am New :)

    Yeah go for it! One day at a time... I'm very jealous you have a puppy!
  164. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Night msv, keep up the good work too! Gosh you too are so lucky, i would love to have family somewhere exotic!
  165. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    You're doing so so well! I've had a neat perfect day albeit except for some cheese slices. Drunk loads though :) why would you have cone out of ketosis? How many days bow? Oh my gosh yes it was great, once I had adjusted! May go back, but I have no money, and lots of other places I want to go...
  166. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    If I make it to weds lots of water and walking ill be in ketosis!
  167. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    I well intend to! Not been too well today. Have you ever lived in India then? Yeah arrived in Delhi, flew up to leh in the mountains, travelled back down to Delhi by car and train. Never been asked so many times if I want chai! And yes crazy crazy drivers! Very scary passing a lorry on the...
  168. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Sonya- sounds like a great opportunity to go to India.... carpe diem and all. I visited Delhi and various points between there and the himalayas a few years back, it was a culture shock but made me appreciate what I have. It's so rich culturally, and people have so much more respect, which is...
  169. sparklychar

    My Diary, The Road To Skinnyville!

    Because you've drunk so much water most likely! As long as your going in the general downward direction its fine, blips happen xxxx
  170. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Hey how's it going? Absolutely off the wagon.... gonna enjoy tonight then back on it tmrw 4 shakes and lots of water... X
  171. sparklychar

    My Diary, The Road To Skinnyville!

    Absolute fail of a day... sandwiches, carrot cake, 4 biscuits, 2 cam shakes, 2 Orange juices, a croissant, a couple of chocs and one piece fried chicken and chips. I am awful! And seeing that has made it worse. It's even worse knowing that a couple of weeks ago I could and would have put more...
  172. sparklychar

    My Diary, The Road To Skinnyville!

    Off the rails off the rails such a fail such a fail.... xx
  173. sparklychar

    Cambridge and Periods - Please help! (TMI)

    I have had an early period too... which I have had from multi vitamins before... maybe its all the vits?
  174. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Aww you never know sonya... It is hard to meet people, I have to.admit my guilty secret... I met my other half of 3 years online... its our little secret :-) could be worth a look? 30 is only another number... your kids will learn to make a fuss of mum as they get older! My mums a feeder too...
  175. sparklychar

    My Diary, The Road To Skinnyville!

    I did fall off the wagon last night with 2 pieces of toast and a bowl of squirty cream and jam... bad bad bad.... Still wi today... week 1 and 10 and a half lbs gone! Yay! Learnt from my mistakes though and bought enough to have 4 a day... I am 5 ft 9 so it is allowed, but means if I have a...
  176. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Agree with you msv, luckily I live in a house share and not with my other half so im only responsible for feeding myself! I was feeling so hungry this evening, chugged a load of water and had my soup so hopefully that will sort me. Wi tmrw, so nervous! Xxxx
  177. sparklychar

    My Diary, The Road To Skinnyville!

    Awww. I'm currently really really hungry.... but the thought of getting so ill has put me off! I have to admit I've been nibbling on little bits of cheese to keep me going... wi tmrw morning, argh! Xx
  178. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Greetings stoshy!!! x
  179. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Yea I am finding posting on here great.... friends around me not on cd just don't fully get it! Plus if you've never been overweight and can only find clothes in some shops you wouldnt quite get the desperation to lose weight! Rhi what is the beck diet workbook? Omg I love hypno too... been for...
  180. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Awww rhi... we are all human dont forget that. Learn and move on.... you're kicking a huge habit, its only natural to slip!
  181. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Sounds like some fun targets! Choosing stuff to make you feel good without eating. Many say cd is expensive, but I'm saving loads compared to the random supermarket trips I used to do! Fallen off wagon today. I sing with a small choir and today was annual trip to little country village to...
  182. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Day 10: some earrings Day 20: a nail varnish Day 30: a little tan handbag Day 40: a mini facial Day 50: some tan shoes Day 60: a haircut to match my new bod!
  183. sparklychar

    MMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!

    Just having my first Oriental Chilli soup..... MMMMMMMMMMM!!! I'll be having more of this! xxx
  184. sparklychar

    My Diary, The Road To Skinnyville!

    Oooooh i was wondering about that 30 Day Shred.... although maybe I should address the other fitness DVDs gathering dust on my shelf first.... Day 3.... so hungry! Slow day at work doesn't help..... Hope you're having a good day. Oh my goodness that inch loss is incredible! I hope I get some...
  185. sparklychar

    Anybody have 5st to lose?

    Sorry for butting in ladies! Really enjoyed reading your thread. Sonya we're the same height, I always think it's good to follow the example of those with similar stats. WI Weds - 17st, want to get down to 11st 7. Currently Size 18, would love to be 14, maybe even 12 but i can't ever remember...
  186. sparklychar

    to tell or not to tell?

    Hello all, Have read lots of threads and not posted so much but really motivated by all your stories! Wondering if you can help.... So determined to stay ss 100%.... initial weigh in 17st, I'm 5'9, this is my last chance. Day 2 and so hungry cant sleep, don't want to do this transition to...
  187. sparklychar

    My Diary, The Road To Skinnyville!

    Hello! Just read your diary and found it lovely and very inspirational, am on day 2 and soooo hungry tis silly o clock in the morning and I have to be going to work in less than 7 hrs.... just had to have a 4th shake which cdc said was ok for while I'm adjusting, for my height anyway I could do...
  188. sparklychar

    The photo that changed your life...

    silence... I'm also probably one of the 'younger' members (no offence intended anyone!) and so just wanted to show my support. You have the most beautiful eyes and smile, and you're just gonna get more beautiful the more weight you lose! xxxx
  189. sparklychar

    Need freezable meal ideas ...please x

    I make soups in literally vats at a time, just for little me! I add whatever veg happens to be cheap, stock, lentils... just boil it up, blend if desired and freeze away! very healthy!
  190. sparklychar

    ~*~The XMAS Challenge~*~ All diets welcome

    Early days but I've lost a lb! plus bought faaaaaaabulous shoes and bag to go with dress for a Christmas party... so feeling goooood! xxx ditzyangeluk: 25lbs - 2lbs off - 23lbs to go Brewanne: 28lbs - 0lbs off - 28lbs to go Keisha: 23lbs - 5lbs off - 18lbs to go MommyB: 14lbs - 0lbs off -...
  191. sparklychar

    Just joined - hi :)

    Welcome! I'm quite new too, but am loving offering support as well as finding some great advice and like minded people. Hope you are successful whatever your goals are xxxx
  192. sparklychar

    Spanx no Thanx

    Hahaha... my other half won't be in attendance the night in question, so I need to do something for my confidence! x
  193. sparklychar

    What was your turning point?

    I've just moved to Edgbaston from the North.... love it!!! For me I've had many... mainly photos after a night out where I look awful next to my slim friends!
  194. sparklychar

    Given up!

    I'm the same! the first few days are the hardest.... then you get into the swing of things.... but then I also think there's another sticking point after 2 weeks! so you're not the only one. that's where i'm stuck at the moment. Perhaps you need to get your head out of weight loss purely as a...
  195. sparklychar

    Spanx no Thanx

    I may be resorting to these for a Christmas party in December.... to smooth things out, but also as they might help me to not overeat as much!!! x
  196. sparklychar

    Who are you dieting for?

    I'm new to this board in general... so am browsing old threads! I'm losing weight mainly for me... I'm a singer and want to feel confident in whatever I wear on stage. I want to wear the clothes other 20year olds wear and enjoy fashion. I'm living what are supposedly the best years of your life...
  197. sparklychar

    How can you visualise yourself thin?

    I find this so so hard as well. Perhaps looking at some clothes you want to fit into and feel confident in? Or I look at my friends as we're getting ready to go out and think ' I really wish I could wear that strappy top/dress/shorts etc....'
  198. sparklychar

    H.A.L.T!!!

    That's just gone on my noticeboard in my study....
  199. sparklychar

    The 12 types of emotional hunger

    Wow these are so insightful! I identify with many... perhaps not the sexuality one (the chef still arouses me!!! ;-p) or the growing up one or facing new challenges... but definitely when I'm tired, or bored or stressed or upset. Also I'm glad I'm not the only one subconsciously scared of the...
  200. sparklychar

    Emotional eating, best way to deal with it?

    There's some great advice here. I think having forums like this (a friend? partner?) to turn to is very very important. I like the one about putting on the kettle and playing some favourite songs! Perhaps make an 'i feel down' playlist on Itunes, or keep some low fat hot chocolate in the...
  201. sparklychar

    ~*~The XMAS Challenge~*~ All diets welcome

    That is a huge huge loss! I'm new to minimims in general... can i join? lots to lose overall... but 10lbs by Christmas would be great... I have a party at an old workplace that I want to look fab for! ditzyangeluk: 25lbs - 2lbs off - 23lbs to go Brewanne: 28lbs - 0lbs off - 28lbs to go Keisha...
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