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Jan 1st 2007. This time last year I weighed 21stone:o Lost some weight and started LL at the end of April at 19 stone 1lb (My scales made it 19.3) Lost well, got down to 15 stone 4lbs, but couldn't get to meetings due to change in work. Tried CD, but never really got into it. Christmas...

Just wanted to say ... WOW!!!!! Well done on your fantastic weight loss!:D

Hi Pixie, good luck for the 6th!! NowOr Never, where are you?

First, congrats on the weight loss!!! Cambridge Diet has 'Fibre 89'. It is a powder that you can add to drinks or shakes and helps to keep you regular. You can buy it from the Cambridge Diet site, or try e-bay. I've used it on LL with no problems. Happy New Year!:)

Jan 1st 2007 Diary of hope ... Hope to become slimmer and happier, Hope to be able to drink 4 litres of water without bursting, Hope to never be more than a 3 minute walk from a toilet! Hope those too small clothes I bought in the sales will fit soon, Hope my brain remembers the way to the...

Happy New Year to all!!:) Well, I know from dipping around here that many of you are well into your transformations and that many, like myself are starting or re-starting the journey. I would just like to say good luck to all. (Holding up a glass of water to toast us all) Perhaps now is a...

DOH!!!! Just spotted your ticker - 73lbs to go. About the same as me!!!!! We could buddy up if you would like???

How did it go???? Hi Now or never, how did it go? Have you got your packs??? Wow, a 75 mile round trip! I could get to one closer than that, but the timing is wrong for me, I can't get there in time because I don't leave work until 6pm and the meeting starts at 6. The journey is only 8 miles...

Big thanks D_Q! Thanks, I've got a countdown now!:D Did you manage to see your mum over Xmas? Have a good day!

Got mine in W H Smiths in Halesowen.

Hi, Like others have said, it's only 10lbs and it WILL come straight off again if you get straight back to s'sing. Most of the poulation will have gained and be trying to take it off again, we will just do it faster than most with ss. New year, definately a new you. Think about how great it...

Just to let anyone know, the new LL magazine is in the shops. Haven't read it yet, but looks good. It has an extra little mag with it called 'LighterLife for MEN' to get you guys extra motivated. Be good!!!

:) Fallenangel, I'm sure the weight will come off in literally no time at all. Well done for getting straight back into it. :) :) Artimis, I think it is brilliant that you do 2km on the treadmill. It doesn't matter what others do, you are doing what you can for you, not them, keep up the good...

Fallenangel, I'm sure your gain won't be too bad, and I'm so pleased to see that you have already got back on the waggon. There is no stopping you! Well done! I however have PMT and despite all plans of starting before the new year, I again gave in. I really need to go to a group to be weighed...

could I have your recipies? Just came across this thread. Pancakes sound lush, know this was posted some time ago, but any chance I could have the recipies please? [email protected] Thanks!:)

Hi fallen angel and D_Q! Thanks for your kind words. It's so easy to pile it back on isn't it???? I do worry that I'll never conquer my food demons, but I do plan to give them the kicking of their lives!!!!! Went to the gym and realised I had been away a long time. Lots of new equipment...

Trying to get going. Started LL yesterday, but lost will at end of day and ate. The naughty thoughts of 'oh sod it, no one else is starting till New Year, I may as well enjoy myself until then and eat!' Of course, enjoy yourself mean eat till your fit to burst and then feel as guilty as heck and...

Hi Now or Never! Hi Now or Never (and everyone else here!) I started LL in April and lost 3 stone very quickly, but then I had problems getting to my counsellor and cost was an issue. I changed to CD, but didn't ever take to it. Basically, I gave up and have been miserable since. I have eaten...

i'M BULIMIC TOO HI, I HAVEN'T POSTED FOR MONTHS (MY APPOLOGIES TO ALL - COMPUTER WENT BANG, HAVE TAKEN ME A LONG TIME TO GET NEW ONE, AND LONGER TO WORK OUT HOW TO GET THE THING TO DO ANYTHING) AND HAVEN'T STUCK TO VLCD. HAD STARTED ON LL WHICH WORKED, BUT SWITCHED TO CD. THIS DIDN'T DO IT FOR...

I admire you for stopping at a nibble! You have such great control. You'll be a skinny mini in no time!

You'll get where you want to be soon hon. HUGS

Here with a kick up the backside - but with a soft fluffy cover covering boot! You know what happened and you'll be prepared for the little voice next time! Swimming will have burned up some, so don't despair!! Sending huge HUGS!

week 3 5lbs!!!!! Gone!!!!

Well done Tracey on you 2lbs weight loss! You sound like you really are beginning to get your head around food. Well done mate!!

well done on the loss! Go to the ticker web site, log in and edit it there - well, works for me. Have a good day!:) :)

WI on Monday = 15 stone 8lbs! That's 5lbs gone this week! Yipeeeeeeee:) :) :) :) !!!!!

Hi all!!!! Having really had much of a chance to get at the computer over last couple of days. Buildres all over the place. Garden now sorted and life can resume!!! Have been trying to catch up with people's threads, it amazing how much you miss in a short space of time!! As a teacher, I...

Well done Kandy on discovering the power to stop eating sooner than you usually would. You are well on the way to a new slimline you!!! Proud of you!

Hi Curvey chicken. Congrats on you 4lb loss. You'll love seeing the weight just drop away. Looking forward to following you progress. Keep up the good work!! HUGS!!!

Start of day 4 ss'ing again. Appologies for long boring rambles about garden and neighbour probs. But writing worries down worked - stopped me heading for the biscuits etc. Still not a morsal has passed my lips since Sunday evening. Sooooo pleased with that! Waiting on builders quotes to sort...

You've been a good girl and your weight loss will show this. Good luck!

Well done Cheb for resisting - proud of you! And you came back from shopping with DD with your sanity mostly intact!!!:D Sure feedback is going to be glowing!! Let us know how it goes. Chicken - so pleased that you are remaining so strong willed. You fail??? NEVER!!!!!:D Louisa26 - Hi...

Just how fantastic are you!!!!!!!:D :D :D :D :D

Thanks for the info. Will wait till well into ketosis. Dr Pepper and Fanta sound like good choices! HUGS

Well done Ajax, that's a fantastic loss!!:) :D

Mike has a great blog, he has posted some great recipies. Try here, there are others as well, but Mike is the undisputed expert on CD. Really inspiring if you read his threads (Icemoose)http://mylighterlife.iblog.com/category/247/1608

Aw Doublemum! Yes, you are perfectly normal!!!:D The first few days tend to be the hardest, but believe me, when you get on those scales tomorrow, you will be sooo pleased with yourself. The bars help as you get to chew things. Somewhere there is a thread on minimins that will list lots of...

Ditto all that has been said about whether you should eat or not. Could you do add a meal for the day and have a chicken salad?? Good luck shopping with a teenager, I think you'll need it!!!:eek:

I'll be here and preparing for some but kicking from you if I get out of line! (and Vice versa!) HUGS!!

Barb, another 2lbs gone! That's great! You sound soooo positive, you've really given me a boost this morning, you enthusiasm is contagious! HUGS!!:)

Well done on deciding to give up the evil weed!!!!! You are doing so well, and all the excercise will ensure you tone up brilliantly. Ignore you co-worker, you know that you have all the nutrients you need and you are doing it for you!!! Have a good day! HUGS!!

Never been to Turkey, but would love to go there for a diving hol and live on a guillet (not sure how you spell it - should have just put 'boat'!) for a week when I'm slim. I am a qualified scuba diver, but at my current size, no way I'd put on my wet suit - they still harpoon whales don't...

Another sleepless night!!! Father-in-law coming tonoight to offer possible help with putting in drainage. But, I have arranged a loan ready to cover building costs as the job is urgent and although dad-in-law and nice neighbour could do the job, it is time and effort. I will just wait to see...

Hi Gen, you holiday sounded blissful!!! What a difference in how you view it with a few stones off, you sound like you really lived the holiday this year as opposed to took part in it last year!!!! You have done so well with your weight loss and I'm certain any gain you have will be...

here,here Barb!!!! There surely must be working regulations for someone so young. She is def. being taken advantage of! Does she get decent overtime payments or expected to continue at normal rate. I think you need to put your motherly foot down on them! Your daughter obviously feels grown up...

Just popping on to update my diary. Very tired, so a bit rude I know, but I will read others threads and add comments tomorrow as I can barely stay awake. Yesterday was chuffed about weight loss. Then found neighbour has cemented a chunk of my garden wall to stop the rain water from flowing...

How pleased am I?????????? Just got back from weigh in and lost 1lb!!!! Now into the 15 stones!!!!!!! How happy a bunny am I???:D :D :D :D :D Have been to the loo about 100 times round Merry Hill shopping centre, so I think a lot of the weight I carried this morning was fluid...

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) OH MY GOD!!!!!!! Just edited signiture and realised that I was 16 stone last week, not 15st 13lbs SO, I did actually lose a lb!!!!!:) :) :) :) How happy a bunny am I then!!!!!!:D :D :D :D :D :D

Had WI today. Anyone who's read my diary thread will know I have not had a good week at all - terrible infact. So, I was anticipating a weight gain of about 3 or 4 lbs this week.:( BUT!!!!!! I stayed the same!!!!:D Not great I know, :p had I stuck to it, I would have lost a few lbs, :(...

I think you are both doing amazingly well!!!

Wow! What great losses. I'm trying - and failing - to restart properly. Your comments have really inspired me to really give it a fair chance. Thanks!:)

HI Lady in London! Take heart that everyone here is 110% behind you. Sometimes just sitting reading other peoples struggles and successes can be very helpful - you most certainly are not alone in your battle. There are lots of people here who will try to answer any questions you have and who...

Zareena hun, do you have your own diary or thread somewhere? I can't find you, would love to follow your daily successes!

Anyone no if there are any zero cal drinks other tan black tea/coffee and water????

Hi Cheb! I was so pleased when I read your post that you didn't give in!!!!! You would have woken up today even more miserable (not like you). I hope you will feel stronger and more empowered today. Ditto everything tpott has said - she talks so much sense! Sending huge HUGs

Thanks guys. Did resist the burger, just resisted urge to kill hubby for having it - no court in the land would have found me guilty with such provocation!!!! Going for WI tonight. Really dreading it as I have had awful week. I'm expecting about a 4lb gain and it will serve me right!:(...

Well done tpott on reaching day 4! Certainly sounds like you in the pink if your tongue is so attractive!!LOL!!:) Barb - flap those wings and shine that halo angel girl!!!!:)

Oh! I want to cheat! Hubby has just cooked himself a burger and it smells lush!! PMT cravings are terrible. Already dreading seeing CDC tomorrow as I have gained about 4lbs this week (deservedly so:mad: :eek: ) Thought I'd read some threads until the urge to eat and/or kill hubby pass!!!!

I (and many others) have posted on another of your threads. You have no failed! Tiny amount of healthy food - no biggy!!! You will do it! Good luck HUGS

Firstly, well done Dawn - 5 stone and 75% good choices!!!!!!:) :) :) :) :D Any gain will be off in no time! I have tried the new bars. I like peanuts, but find the bar odd. It is soft and chewy with a bit of crunch in some places but teeth breakingly hard in others so be careful. Taste wise...

Hi Louisa 26!:) Well done on getting started. I 100% agree with everything posted above. You are human (you are aren't you???!!!!:confused: ) A bit of chicken and rebbit food will not spell the end. Just keep glugging the water, and log on whenever you can. There are lots of brilliant people...

2 stone? Easy peasy for you!!!

Hope the board game is good. Don't worry about 'the rant'. We all need to sometimes. Really pleased that you have decided to stick with it. You'll be at target in no time! OH, don't forget, never let a kid beat you at a board game - you'll never hear the end of it! Good luck!

Day 3 - great! Keep it up!! HUGS:)

A big pat on the back, huge congratulaions on your loss and one enormous HUG from me too!!:) :) :) I love the healthy take away idea!

Glad to see you're feeling better. I'm hoping to be shopping somewhere other than Evans for my Chrissy outfit this year too. Perhaps we'll get there together. I need to lose about 5 stone, but goals like Christmas break it up. I just want to wear something other than black and baggy as my going...

Good luck at SW tomorrow, let us all know how you get on! HUGS!:)

Well done, keep going strong!

This has not been a good week.:mad: I have my WI tomaorrow and I will have gained (about 4lbs according to my scales:o ). I will try not to be too down as I know exactly why this has happened and i really need to sit and decide what I want. I cannot expect to lose weight and cheat on ss...

We've all been there! 'I will never touch a drop again as long as I live' momments. That is until it's wafted under our noses on a night out, then ......!!!! Hope the hangover isn't too bad!!!

You are so commited! There is no doubt in my mind that you WILL reach your goals.

I hope she got through, but weren't some of the ones shown tonight having a laugh!!

HI, just found you. It will get better! I personally love the Butterscotch, but it is all down to personal taste. I like all the sweet flavers made with hot water. Weight loss prediction = 8.5lbs Good luck hun, we're all here for you!

How's it going Doublemum???

Virtual Bubble Wrap sites! Yeah, evenings are the hardest. I try reading, chatting on the phone, watching some hunk or other on the tv, but it doesn't always work - not even Brad Pitt! BUT.... I have just discovered something to take my mind off food - virtual bubble wrap...

Morning Flopster! I have been reading your thread and think that you are doing fantastically! The weight is coming off steadily and you are 100% commited. I wish I could follow your superb example!! Here's to the start of another good day P.S. I think 'Flopster' shoud now be something else -...

Planning a good day, yesterday was fine until late eve. which is when my cravings kick in - and with TOTM they really can kick a**!!! Still not going to get down on myself, today is another day and I will succeed!

Wow, you two have such great restraint - come on - share some around - some of us could really do with knowing the secret!!!!!!!

What a fab first week weight loss! Can't wait to see how you'vve done this week. You are a real inspiration!

Thanks Zareena and Roch, the swim felt soooo good today! Roch, wow - your disappearing ata rate of knots!:) So glad that SW is working for you. Have some of your health probs settled down a bit now? I hope so. You are doing so fabulously well!! Not had any packs yet, but have downed 2 litres...

Morning Doublemum! You have made the decicion to do this - and you will! Just think about how you will look and feel as the weight drops away! Think positive! This is my affirmation for today which I think may suit you: 'Don't be diverted from your purpose, if you were sure enough to...

Morning Tpott! Don't beat yourself up too much, it doesn't help. I too have fallen off the waggon again and like you, I'm determined that today I will get it right. I have decided that I will not criticise myself anymore, as it only gets me down and when down - don't we all want food? So...

Last 2lbs will be off in the shake of a lambs tail!

Not a good few days, pleading TOTM!!! Haven't logged on for last couple of days as have been busy, but need to keep on this site and reading all the posts as so many people here have daily battles with food, and go on to beat them. I want so much to follow their examples. Realised I have not...

Congrats on resisting the urge to dive into the cake!

Where are you tpott? Are you okay???? HUGS

Mine today is: 'Don't be diverted from your purpose, if you were sure enough to start, be sure enough to finish.'

Hi, just looked this up. Apparently it is a distraction technique. You close your eyes and move them from side to side whilst focussing on an issue (i.e. food thoughts) and it should help you to concentrate your thoughts.

You could try using a search engine to locate a hypnotherepist in your area. Why not have a good read of some of the Paul McKenna stuff on here too. Food is only one part of the problem, our heads do seem to be the real issue. Hope you can get sorted soon. HUGS!

We are often the people who sabatage our weight loss attempts, I know I do!!! So, I thought this would help me today: 'The person we need the most protection and help from, and who can do us the most damage or good, is ourself.'

Awww, thanks guys!!!

Great affirmations!!!! Today mine will be: 'I'm worth success.'

That will be off in next to no time. Look how great you are doing!!!!!

Well done on such great losses, especially after a holiday! You be at your target in no time!!!

Been out all day and must have walked miles around Merry Hill! Saw CDC and picked up a new weeks supply. New weight 16 stone dead!!!! Despite having a fairly awful week, I still managed to lose 3lbs somewhere. Read back some of my posts in this diary and realised how negative I have been...

Trying, but find it too hard right now - maybe not quite in right frame of mind right now. Perhaps this is an excercise to do when you feel really in control??? Will def. try when I feel the time is right.

Mine todat is: The answer is simple; if you want something very badly, you can achieve it

A little late posting, but mine is: 'The answer is simple; if you want something very badly, you can achieve it'

Poor you!! Hope the foot's okay tomorrow - nothing too serious. Mind you, could get you out of the hoovering, washing up, ironing, shopping etc for a while. I'd try a couple of months. Anyone questioning it - a quick 'oh, it still really hurts' and a pitiful look should do it!!!!!

I really appreciate all comments and suggestions from all. I know only I can sort it (I had hoped with the support of proffessionals i.e the docs - but they don't seem to have a clue!!) So I look for any advice and suggestions. You folks are wonderful, again, thank you so much for your...

Thanks Mini

I value all the advice and support I get here, thanks you lot!!!:) As for the docs, I do tell the whole picture and have done all the theripy, councilling and every medication they could throw at me (prozac, reductil, seditives etc) Nothing works!!! I know the answer is in me, I just have to...

Love that one DQ - might steal that!!!

Thank Cheb and Mini. I know that lots of people who post on this site have some issues with food (doh!!) or we wouldn't be here! I suppose knowing you have a problem is the first step towards solving it, but knowing you are not alone is invaluabe - I find reading other's posts on their daily...

Having had a terrible day yesterday, I think this is the one I need! Life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.

Go and give him a shove out of bed - we want to see the piccies!!!!!!!

Congrats Helen!!!

Thanks Barb, sending hugs right back at you!!

So chuffed for you, another pound gone, a fortune to be saved by doc now giving you the tablets, and good news about your friend!:)

I'm with Cheb on this!!!

Hi Linypink!!!! Hope you find what works best for you. Good luck with the Paul McK thing, I think you might have a struggle with DQ (I'd advise shin pads and shoulder pads like an American footballer if you want to get to him past DQ!!!) - says she'll share him, but I suspect it will be a bit...

Went to bed feeling low, and binged again!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :eek: (Look away if squeamish) Purged again about 2.20 am. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad...

You look stunning in that dress!!!!

Sorry, only just found this thread. Brightness, I laughed so hard I cried reading your excuse!!!!! I have to say I might try this tomorrow, but the suit god gave me was obviously brought on the cheap on e-bay and was 'sold as seen' with a 'we don't take returns policy' attached to it...

Thought I'd post some thoughts that I have found that you might find helpful if you're stuck for one! HUGS to all!! If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin. We can do anything we want as long as we stick to it long enough...

Where are you Salsalass???? How's it going????? HUGS!!!!!

Thanks hunny! Sorry about negative post, but that was how I was feeling. Now feeling more able to put today behind me. Tomorrow is a new day, a new chance to get it right. Those who succeed are those who do not give up wheb the going gets tough!:) :) :) Sending hugs to all:) :) :)

Oh sod it!!! I was doing fine till I popped into Asda and sabbataged myself. I was feeling a bit weak and washed out and gave in. But not only did I buy a pack of 4 huge strawberry and white chocolate muffins, a pack of toffee yum yums (4 in a pack) a pack of 5 huge rola cookies, a large bag of...

Hi all 2 for today: 'Endeavour to live each day that dawns as if it were going to be your last.' I don't want to have my last day the size I am, so I'm aiming to shrink a little each day!!! 'Eating words never gave anyone indigestion.' Sound odd I know, but when I want to eat, I try...

Every day a danger right now as I'm on school holidays (teacher) so it's all like one long weekend. Finding ways to keep on track. Keep up the great work Barb, you are going to succeed.

So busy yesterday, didn't get on computer all day!! Visited a friend for a coffee and four hour gossip session (it has to be done!) Then a visit to sis and then the gym for a half mile swim, sit in sauna and a lounge in the jacuzzi. (It's such a hard life!!LOL!!) Good day food wisw. Had 3...

Hi, your photos really show a difference!!! 5 stone does seem a huge chunk, but small goals are best. I too need to lose at least 5 stone and find it daunting, especially as I have already lost 3 stone and still have that 5 to go!! But, one day at a time and it will come off. You are doing...

Merry Xmas!!!

Barb, what a great night! You have shown such great control, and it's wonderful that you now don't need to eat how you used to!!! Here's to a whole new you!!!

:) :) :) :) Brightness, that's fantastic!!!!:) :) :) :) I'm trying to resist the yrge to be weighed until Monday, but I'm sure I've already lost a few pounds.

I have two for today. Because I gave in to a choc. biscuit about midnight and felt really guilty and disappointed in myself, my first is: 'Things are rarely as good as they seem beforehand'. My second to help me today is: 'Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by...

New day, new battle against the fat!!! Okay day yesterday, really wanted to eat and have to admit to a midnight choc biscuit - but stopped at that, so not a total failiure. Today will be 100%. Feeling cold and head huts - feel like I've got a head cold, but sure this will pass in a couple of...

Need to build a b***dy big cupboard to fit him in - I'll start work on it straight away!!!

Started 27 April 2006 at 19 stone 1lb Went off the waggon for about 6 weeks. Restart (CD) Monday 7th August 2006 at 16 stone 3lbs. Week 1 (14/07/06) 16 stone exactly!! that's 3lb gone this week!!

Hi all, where are your affirmations?? I love reading them, they are so inspiring! Today mine will be: 'There is inly one person whom you can trust to have your best interests at heart all the time, and that is yourself.' I have to do the ss'ing for myself and think of it as a reward, not...

Wednesday already! Had a good day yesterday. :) Still had the binge monster whispering in my ear in the late hours of the night:( , but punched it in the nose and it shut up long enough for me to nod off:) . I suspect its going to take more than a little punch to shut it up for long, I'd...

It'll all be off in no time!!

Done good too! Well done all!! Here's to another good day!!

Hi Lynne! We're all here for you. You know you can do this. So excited for you for tomorrow! Good luck, keep us all posted> HUGS!!

So is success!!

Oh hun!!!! Sorry to here it's not gone well. It sounds like you have given it a lot of thought and have made your decision. I do wonder if it's the bars causing the problem. I've decided to have 4 packs a day to help me get going. 2 of the 4 are to be bars. Had 2 Sunday and yesterday, and now...

Hi Kandy, sending an enormous hug your way! LMAO about what you wanted to say to the little old lady!!!! One day at a time. I hope you find the strength to get through the next few days of ss, or at least the strength to bury the bodies of those who make you unhappy!!!!

Just got back from swimming. I've signed up for the Aspire 'swim the channel' challenge. I am doing it solo, though you could enter as a team. Aspire is a charity that helps people with spinal injuries. I've got 12 weeks to complete 22 miles, starting 11th Sept (I think!) 1 mile = 64 lengths of...

You've probably nodded off or gone for a walk by now, but why not have a long soak in the bath and give yourself a facial?? This too will pass

Hi, how's it going????

Hi all! I'm doing okay! Have been reading lots in the 'Bring your head inside' site (Thanks for suggesting it Diva.) Been there today to put my daily affirmation on. Craved dreadfully last night and kept trying to encourage hubby to go out for a bit so I could binge, but he knew what I was...

Hi, just reading through some of the posts here. You are all so fab!!!! Barb, you're right to decide to ignore the scales, they mess with your head!!! Congrats on the swimming! I don't know if you've thought of it, but a charity called Aspire is looking for individuals or teams of people to...

Hi Kandy, how's today going??

Today I'm going for 'Our life is what our actions make it'. So today I will take the neccessary action to lead a slimmer, healthier and happier (hopefully!!!) life by ss'ing today.

Mine today is'Have the courage to aspire to a better you'.

I like the countdown idea - it doesn't seem so daunting when you've got a long way to go!

Have seen CDC today and feel very positive about really getting back into this!!:) :) Have talked about doing CD750, but I've decided to try 4 packs a day for this week and see what happens. I was only seeing my CDC once every 4 weeks and last time I asked not to be weighed as I had fallen off...

Today mine is: Whether you think you can, Or whether you think you can't - You'll probably be right! So today I'm going to believe I can do this!!!!

Hi, 4lbs off is a good start, you're moving in the right direction! Do you have the water flavours? While the weather is still warm, why not mix a water flavour with water (DOH!!!) and freeze in ice lolli moulds and have this - takes for ever to finish!

Congrats on the weight loss, that's a brilliant start. Go girl!!

Well done, you'll be thin in no time. Congrats on 'taking the plunge' and learning to swim!

Monday 7th August Well yesterday went great until about midnight when, for no reason, I ate half a pack of choc. peanuts. Well not exactly, I licked the choc. off and threw the peanut part away to limit the damage!!!!! Just how screwed up is that???? How's everyone doing? Had 4 packs of CD...

Hi Brightness, just a quick helo and well done (the olives tricked you!!). Looking forward to following you progress. Nite all HUGS!!

Glad to see things are picking up for you Roch. Hope your friend is okay. Have a good night kip and a great day tomorrow.

How's it gone for you all today???

Hi Brightness, might discuss that with CDC tomorrow - thanks! Oooops! The 'fab kebab' thing - I did think! My screen name is kebab, so I thought I'd like to be 'fab' (Not the Jade thing though!!!! Name is kebab, as I'm Donna. (Just like Brightness!!!!) Must change message!!!

Losing weight is not a destination, but a journey. Each journey begins with just one step. Keep putting just one foot in front of the other, and you will reach your goal.

Thanks Diva, will look there now!

Hi Zareena! Thanks for the encouragement. How are you doing? Is it CD or LL or something else you are doing? Keep in touch, I love to read how others are doing! HUGS!!! Well, day 1 (again!) and so far so good. Didn't manage to get to Merry Hill so will try to get a copy of Paul McKenna...

Thanks!!!!

Thanks - going to Merry Hill later, will pick up a copy in Waterstones. Thanks for the help!

Russian Doll, you weight loss is fantastic!!! Hi Ajax, I'm just getting going and can't do the jumping up and down at all, (so clapping frantically instead:o ) Looking forward to tracking your posts to see how you're doing.

Thanks Julie, I'm new here, so I know I could find your threads somewhere, but when you say that you are doing PK, do you mean his DVD? Has it really helped you control your relationship with food? Glad to hear you have found something that works. I might give it a try as well as ss'ing - I...

:) Well done Artyjoe! You have started losing the weight and sound more positive. You are going to be stunning in your wedding photos!:)

Jacquie, sounds like the green eyed monster to me!!!! You are doing this for you, if you think you have lost enough - stop. But not because someone who is obviously wanting to lose weight, but isn't looking as great as you wants you to so you don't make them look bad. Keep up the great...

Good job you are not allowed to swear here, otherwise that is all my post would be!!!!!!! I'm so angry and disappointed with myself. Friday did ss'ing 100% no problem. Yesterday, binged by lunch time and purged, then repeated the whole thing before going to bed. These are some of the darkest...

Where are you Roch????? Hi, have read an update here, how are things going for you? Sorry - mis spelt Roch, can't figure how to change that bit!! Ooops!!

Reading lots of wonderful tips and words of support everywhere, but who out there in VLCD land is doing CD?:)

How's it going??? Hi Kelly! I know how hard it is to get back to ss'ing after a 'break'. I haven't been successful for about 7 or 8 weeks now. I am trying ss'ing again this week, but may take up the advice you are being offered as it sounds like a brilliant solution. We both know that the...

Here I go again!!!!! Haven't posted as re-start didn't go well!!! Ate constantly for last few says (and purged). Feel terrible. Had a long 'chat' with myself and decided that the hunger, cravings and misery I may face until I get into ketosis can't feel worse than continuing to do what I do...

I'm trying to get back too! Hi Mandy, I too am struggling to get back to ss'ing. Did LL for 6 weeks, lost lots, no probs, the switched to CD and love the flavours. BUT, about 6 weeks ago, I thought I could get away with eating just a bit. STILL trying not to eat now!. Was about to give up CD...

Thanks for the inspiration WOW is all I can say!!! I'm struggling to stick with it at the momment, but your photos after just 11 weeks have inspired me. Thanks!!!:) :) :) :) :)

You go girl!!!! We're all here for you if the going gets tough! Catch you tomorrow to hear about how it goes for you. Just be kind to yourself - like the hair care people say 'you're worth it!' nite nite all

Day 1 of restart (DAY 100 if I'd stuck to it properly) Tired of making excuses as to why it won't hurt just to have a little something nice and blowing it all. Stuck to ss'ing for 2 months - no probs. Then 'tasted' (ie binged for Britain!) food and have not had more than 3 'good' days since...

Hi Roch! You asked how to be kind to yourself when you feel so down - think about this. Think of someone you know who may be overweight. Now picture inviting them for a coffee. Now imagine turning to them and telling them how unworthy they are, how they deserve to be overweight and miserable...

Thanks for all the kind support. Restart doing okay today so far. Have wanted to eat, but determined not to. Seeing photos of people like Summerskye makes me want to look good more than I want to eat. Barb, I'd love to buddy up and try to keep pace with you!!! What are you doing to lose...

Thanks! Today is the day!

Am trying to get back on the horse as they say. Came looking for support here - and found masses! Thought a thread for those of us on CD might be useful I know that someone is going to tell me there is already several, but I'm new to site and can't find them!!!!!! Anyway, trying to restart CD...

Hi Roch! Hope you're feeling stronger and better. I have been on CD, but fell off the waggon. I am going to give it one more try and I start again today. Getting the first few days done with seem to be the hardest. I know that once I was into ss'ing, I found it easy. But i can't seem to get...

Hi, Just looked at your photos. WOW!!!! You have done fantastically! I am trying to stick to CD but have slipped big time and keep binging. Just about to give up completely - BUT - having seen your photos, I think I'll give it one more go. Thanx for the inspiration!

You should eat 5 portions of chocolate a day! Well they say you should eat 5 portions of fruit or veg a day don't they? Chocolate comes from the cocoa bean - sooooooooo!!!!!!

There is only one thing better than a good friend - a good friend with chocolate!

I've never met a chocolate I didn't like!

I am on CD, I was never asked to buy whole boxes of one flavour. Anyone asked to do so should tell CDC that unless they will let them pick and mix, they will go elsewhere!!!!!

Hi, Please talk to your GP. There is a lot of help out there. Councilling can help and is free. If you find it hard to talk to your GP, write down what you do and how it makes you feel and hand it to him/her. That way you will be able to get it all out. Good luck.