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Oh dear! Seems our posts crossed m'dear! Sorry to hear you've been feeling grumpy. Hope it passes soon sweetie!! Cx

Hey Serena - I've been watching this thread of yours looking for the inspiration you always provide, and you haven't disappointed! I love reading about how you keep focus as you go up the steps, your wonderful thoughts for the day, and even all the great comments from your other fans (:) !)...

Wow! Well done you!! I'm so impressed - 54lbs!! And I'm so jealous!!! - I'm kicking myself now as I started just a few days before you but ended up stalling badly (long story!) To think I could also have been 54lbs lighter by now...ARGH!! Can't wait until I can restart SS in a week or so. And...

Oh hun, thanks but I've got a LOOOOOOOONG way to go! Still I look at what you and a few others have done in such a short period of time (I mean this time last year I would have scoffed at the success some of you have had on CD!...My turn now! lol) One thing I have to say sitting where I am...

Hey Serena! You've done it....WOOHOO!! Had to come by and wish you well. I'm sure you'll do great at 810 just as you did fabulously well on SS/SS+ Don't stay away from the regular boards now that you're in the coveted 'maintenance' club - your perspective and support would be missed too...

Hey hunny, sorry to hear you're struggling. Maybe this thread will help: http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-100-forum/70911-emotional-eaters-any-advice.html A few of us have been exploring this issue quite a bit. Hang in there :)Cx

My online nickname is Smileycat, but it was taken so I had to make a version of it (which is why I always seem to have to log in twice as I always forget the _!) My first name is Catherine, so Cat for short and I've always been complimented on my smile and laugh (even when I've become an...

Hi all. Glad to say I'm recovering well from my op. The bruising is just awful and the strong painkillers still very necessary, but I've been up and walking around. One thing this surgery confirmed for me - how mad are those perfectly 'normal' people who undergo plastic surgery for pure...

Serena, your 'resume' idea is brilliant....and KD - that climbing a mountain and slipping on a rock analogy is perfect. As you guys who have been reading this know, i've had to come off SS as I'm having surgery on Monday. I was dreading it completely and ended up binging while I was still able...

Wow, that's impressive! CD was an emotional minefield for me when I started it...though I suppose in a good way as it has helped highlight how often I think/run/sprint to food when my emotions get the better of me. That's interesting. People say that that can be an issue. I always have...

Hmm....I wonder how big the World's Biggest Ball of Tape actually is...and where, as once I get to goal, I'd like a photo of me next to it (only if it is HUUUGGGE of course!) with a huge grin on my face and saying 'I lost THAT!' lol Cx

Lol! I'm sure it will be a best-seller! Certainly on this thread anyway. You must feel so wonderful - finding that, for once, the automatic response isn't a negative one, but a positive one. That is so great. Keep it up! Cx

Yes, Yay YOU Lostris :) Tell me your secret! lol Cx

That's it KD. We all need to make a decision to be good to ourselves. Because when we're feeling badly, stuffing our faces may feel like comfort, but it isn't really being good to ourselves is it? Just as emotionally eating becomes a habit just as much as it is a behaviour, we need to add...

First off - congratulations Lostris! You must be so pleased to be so close to your goal and feeling ready to take the big step towards reintroducing food again. You certainly sound like you have the perfect frame of mind for it, so I have no doubts you'll do just fine. Good luck anyway though...

Thanks hun. I hope there are some folks on here doing 1200! x

Hi guys. Sad to say, that after managing very well through the holidays, I seem to have gone off the rails :cry: I'm having surgery later this month, and will have to be on anti-coagulants for a few weeks after it. News that I have to go up from SS to 1200 before the surgery (starting tomorrow...

Serena, you have just given me yet another 'aha! moment'...you're awesome! :D You know from some of my other posts the trouble I have when the binge-demon takes over my body, so any new weapon I can have to fight it is welcome. I'm going to add it to the arsenal ;) :)Cx

Omigod! I want to quote too many of your great replies since I was last on!! Nightmare! ;) Serena et al - totally agree that it isn't 'one size fits all' and I wouldn't recommend therapy for anyone who doesn't really need it. I however have a history of other self-destruct issues (food being...

Aw hun....<<HUGS!!!>> Whoever said 'time heals all wounds' obviously led a happy life with just an odd papercut. It'll hurt for a while, but it will become bearable, on your own time. It is still so fresh though, so let yourself hurt. Just don't hurt yourself - by punishing yourself...

Well I was sure...now I'll be dreaming of raw cake mix! lol Nah, there is some sense of relief - not that it makes it easier, but at least I know the problem. Surely emotional eating isn't something to envy - trust me, mad binge eating is not a sight to behold! It ain't pretty :(

<Faint!> Omigod don't tell me there's something I've been missing out on! That'll be the end of me...I'll need to go try it now!! (And here I thought my days of licking cake mix off spoons went away with my Easy-Bake-Oven!!) <Faint!>

Ewwww! That's just nuts! :eek: And here I thought _I_ was the mad one! Just kidding sweetie - nice to know we all have our weaknesses!! ;) Cx

I totally agree that it isn't always the case, but I'm certain it was emotional eating in my case. Serena - what a memory!! So it was you who told me off eh?? lol Yes, it was as though I was watching myself - and I actually pulled my left hand away from the phone with my right hand until I'd...

Yep, life is full of stumbles and we have to learn to get up, dust ourselves off and keep on moving in that right direction. Heh! It just occurred to me - no wonder our 'safety blankets' are old, dirty and ugly...they've stumbled with us and gotten all covered in the muck we fell into! lol...

Lol! No-one likes the dodgy breath! But deffo be careful with the gum as Becky says - funnily enough I just posted on another thread that I read somewhere that the chewing of gum stimulates digestive enzymes which is why it'll make you hungry. I've never been a big gum chewer because of...

Ha! Minimins taking over! I was wondering what was allowed as well, so thanks for posting this. I can't do the gum thing...it really does make me hungry (I read somewhere that it stimulates the digestive enzymes), so maybe I'll try this. And yet another O/T - wow great pix Pete! You're...

Ha! Haven't heard that in a while...great word that :D As for the scales/ketostix/etc...watch the obsessiveness (are you obsessed with food too?! lol) I find that while they can prove to be a boost if they show the right thing, they can also be frustrating when you think you've done ok and the...

Good thing you're focussing on you hun. Breakups are awful, so if you can avoid the pitfalls of stuffing the pain with food, then good on ya! Here's to you and your renewed focus on YOU! Good luck hunny!! Cx

Katycakes, Porgeous, KD, Kira, and everyone else who has contributed - this thread has been a great one indeed, thanks so much :) But one thing we haven't really said is that it isn't just the bad things that happen in life that can throw us off track...so to drive the point home further that...

Katycakes - what a perfect image for me to take forward! An old, dirty, ugly security blanket is NOT what I want or need! You really hit the nail on the head with that imagery, so thanks for that - yet another tool for my mental toolbox when I face another food challenge. The strange thing for...

Katycakes, I can't tell you how scary it is to read this in your post - sounds FAR TOO familiar! I spend so much energy putting on my 'happy face' to pretend i'm not bothered by anything (which is rarely the truth) that I can't even face up to admitting to anyone other than my family and a...

Hey Scottishguy - welcome and good luck! I think you're probably outnumbered on here men:women, but we don't bite! (certainly not those of us on SS as other than bars, we're not biting ANYTHING!) lol Cx

Oh oh! Not sure what to suggest. How many days after Saturday will he be away? Maybe one of the CDCs on here can suggest what to do... Don't let this wee setback knock you off track tho missus!! ;) Cx

Great choice! Good luck with it! Cx

Wow, just had to add my congratulations and thanks for posting this :) It is great to hear such an inspirational story, particularly at this time of year when we all are facing a new year and keen to succeed in all of our individual challenges. Well done, and good luck with your continued...

Wow! Great job you! I'm 1 down and at least 4 to go...so it's great to know 5 is achievable :) And how the heck did you end up with Sir Bob groping your shoulder?! ;) Cx

Well well! Welcome abord then babybaillie! :D Good luck getting through the first week and having some great sucesses on CD Happy Hogmanay when it comes! Cx

Everyone's different and I guess it'll depend on what you've done in the past - do you tend to go overboard for the night...or more than just the one night? If so, it might be harder to stick to plan. And if your friends are keen to do so - even harder. Peer pressure is a kicker! Is the fact...

What is with this cold I've been fighting!?! Every couple of days my symptoms seem to morph! Started last Thurs with losing my voice (which I thought was due to the post-works-night-out effect... oops! ;))...then by Monday I was coughing a dry cough, then Wednesday the sniffles began, and as...

<hugs!> to you hunny. I know how you feel, as I'm going to have to come off CD as I'm having surgery in the new year, and I really don't want to slow down the progress I'm making. :( But hang in there. If we're both determined enough, the relatively short waiting times we'll have to undergo...

I certainly hope I'll turn out to be 'anybody'! lol ;) And here here! to your body still working mysteriously - in a positive way of course! :D Well done hunny, and thanks again for the encouragement. Right...I'm about to go off and have my porridge now...not going to be turkey with the...

Hunny, I know exactly what you mean. on top of being so big I'm a redhead, so I can't disappear into the scenery, as hard as I try. My friends always compliment me, but whenever I see someone looking at me, I too always wonder 'are they judging me because i'm obese?' But thankfully, I do (sort...

Haha! Sorry hun, but it is kinda funny ... Not that you felt ill of course, but just that the CD gods have conspired against your planned day off ;) lol Either that or your subconscious mind must really want you to succeed on CD! I have to say, saw your other thread on getting back in ketosis...

Ha! I kind of assumed that as I read on another post you are from Poland and with the style it sure doesn't look very British! My friend at work is also Polish, and she texted me yesterday from Poland to wish me a Merry Christmas....in Polish! I don't have my phone with me just now or I'd type...

I totally agree lillypop! This has been a great day for me, I enjoyed a restrained Christmas brunch with my family (and managed to stay in ketosis!) and then tonight had a wonderful Christmas dinner at my aunt & uncle's place - the meal I've been looking forward to for weeks now! - and really...

Wow! Lovely!! :) Can I come for a Christmas pig-out next year??? lol ;) Cx

Wow! You look great - can't wait 'til I'll feel comfy in a corset! And where were you?? That place looks incredible :) Cx

Vampalicious, I'm with you - SOOOOO glad I started CD before Christmas (just a week before you). I'm now staying at my folks place for the holidays and according to their scales, I'm a stone down since I started CD not quite 4 weeks ago - that's a stone lighter than I'd have been leading up...

Sorry, don't know hun. But good luck - being sick might make sticking to CD more difficult for you, but do what you can and don't beat yourself up. Slowing you down is still better than stopping you completely, so you go get 'em! Drink the water (sensibly!) as it'll help keep you hydrated too...

Happy birthday!!! And as the others have said - what a wonderful birthday present to yourself, the happy realisation that you're so slim!! In 6mos time I hope to be saying something similar myself ....though the bigger challenge for me will be being happy about saying 'I'm 40! I'm 40!' 'cos CD...

And from me to you too! "Make CD work for you" keeps ringing in my ears, so good luck with getting through the silly season and back on track in 2009! Cx

Oh to have such a dilemma Izmirka! lol :D As someone at the start of her CD journey, it is great to read & see just what can be accomplished. Well done - you must be so proud of yourself! As for all the counting, I'm sure you'll need to be 'careful' for a while, but then when your brain...

Its ok kellymundy...I posted so I might get some info, thank you for responding Cx

Oh nooooooo!!! I thought there might be some rules about it but that's sooooo loooooong :( I'll definitely be speaking with my CDC and my doc when I'm back from my holidays, but thought i'd just see what people might know on here. :'(

Hiya. I have to have surgery on my leg in the new year - can I stay on SS leading up to it and after it? I will have to go under general anaesthesia but the surgery is just an overnight job. If anyone knows anything, it would be really helpful. Cx

Oh gosh! Good question! I'm on my way to Canada next week and will have the same issue. I hope someone can help! :) Cx

Heh, that's great Anje! Great the non-scales signs of the pounds flying off eh? :D Cx

Nah, thanks to you hun! All the inspirational successes on here like you are keeping this newbie going!! :D:D Cx

Oops! overlapped your reply to Beverley - glad you're not ill tho! :D Cx

Beverley might be right hun - could you be coming down with a stomach flu or something? There's a lot going around these days Sorry I can't suggest anything else...too much of a newbie to know better Cx

Oooh! Both good'uns ladies, ta! And hey Porgeous - you keep changing your sig pix - fantastic! Really showing just how awesome your transformation has been! I've avoided having full-length (even half-length!) photos of me my whole life, so I've been struggling to find any to post... (and who...

Hi all :) At my 2nd WI today my CDC were having a chat about some of the fears that come up as we're 100%SSing...Fears which sometimes tempt us (and win, unfortunately) to cheat. She suggested that reducing your weight on CD - because it comes off so quickly - can feel like you've jumped out...

Sammy, have they affected your weight reduction? My CDC recommended me to not have one every day this week, until I see if they do. I wanted to try a variety though as I want to bring ones I enjoy back home so don't slip up beyond my planned Christmas meals (plus I'll need them for my long...

Thanks Abz! :) Looks like it might indee have been water, as at my WI this morning I've lost 5lbs! Amazing eh?! After I posted this I did a search and found a lot of threads about scales that talk about them being inconsistent, but my faith is restored! lol Drinking water in volumes...

Mmmmm!!! Half-way through my very first bar - Cranberry Crunch. How great is it to CHEW!?! I also got Peanut Crunch, Malt Toffee & Caramel...can't wait to try them! I really do love (some of!) the soups, shakes and tetras, but I've really been missing chewing (how strange am I?!) AND they're...

I've got Tanita scales with built in fat%/water% monitor. It's the right time for my body to be bloating up for TOTM, and sure enough the scales aren't moving much (ok, so I was naughty 5 days ago, but been 100%SS since then, so I'd have thought I'd see _some_ drop).... Anyway, my weight has...

Hiya Anje. I hear ya. Been there. Back on track now though, so it is do-able :) I find that evenings are toughest too. Part of it is habit and part of it is temptation (and yet another part - the evil unknown of our subconscience! lol) For me, breaking the habit hasn't been too bad - when I...

oooh...I'm looking forward to this. I start Week 3 tomorrow! How many flavours are there and which are the best? Cx

Madness, I tell you! Madness!! You've clearly not had a truly yummy cinnamon bun. I've put all my baking gear away until I've got my head into a safer place with respect to food generally, but I think I might just have to make some as my first entree back into the fun of baking, and being able...

Heh....I aim to please! (...one of my foibles I'm afraid!! ;)) Cx

What?!?! you mean you can't blame _any_ of your extra pounds on the evils of cinnamon toast??? Oooh.... lucky girl ;) rofl :8855: ;) Cx

What a star you are Debs!! :happy096: Cx

Glad to hear I'm not the only one ... I wish I was one of the girls who was finding it easy to shed pounds left, right and centre, but I've decided that my victory will be all the sweeter for the struggle :) Cx

Ditto here! Tried it and really liked it! Yes, not the strongest of flavours but as the hot water hit it, there was a burst of apple smell that stayed with me with every bite. Luv my CDC for letting me try one of her samples - will deffo be ordering it when I meet up with her next! Cx

Sigh! :break_diet: I was feeling really good tonight too. D*mned sneaky subconscious :( Dani - did you feel the same way?

Dani - I hear ya! I'm in the same state myself right now. After a stellar 1st week, and having planned out the whole week, I just ate an entire pizza....AFTER having my soup! DOH! Honestly, I stopped myself 3 times before picking up the phone to order the pizza...yet I still did it. WHY...

Awww...great post hun! Sounds idyllic :) Well done you for following a healthy urge! lol Sounds like the day, and the sunset, and the piggyback were all rewards for doing so :) Cx

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Curious about these teams... What's the benefit of being on a team? Is there a competition or something? Are there different types of teams? Are there joining criteria? I'm not sure if it is better to find a group of people similar to me (height, weight to lose, start date, on SS), or ask to...

Good thread Cicerone - I'm sure many of us are wondering about this and looking for the magic potion! lol Exercise sounds like the way to go - I like your regime Kippaxmum, sounds do-able to me! Cx

That's _exactly_ what I'm looking for Tara, thanks! Anything that we can look forward to - whether it be doing or feeling. I had that feeling once years ago, when I knew my size 14s were too big so tried on a 12, then stood in the dressing room thinking 'HUH?!? dare I try a size 10?' and when...

Rumbling (as in tummy! lol)

Trim T started a great thread on high heels: http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/68771-high-heels.html I'd never really thought of that as something to look forward to, and so it was a great 'aha!' moment for me. Has anyone else who has been successful on CD got any other 'perks' of...

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First off...I think Porgeous is right, has something to do with flushing important things (like salts?) out of your body too quickly.. And second thing...PORGEOUS! What a fab new after photo!! you look fab!! I hereby will listen to ANYTHING you say if I can look that good when I get to my...

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I agree! No time like right now! I'm in the same boat and my friend who is on CD and my CDC made the following suggestions: Plan ahead what parts of the meal you're going to eat (if you can find out the menu beforehand). Stick to the protein and veg - the low carb ones. Stick to CD leading...

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Ah, so your body's being sneaky is it? Not fair!! Teach it a lesson and stick with it! lol Don't be sad <<hugs!>>

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4lbs is great! C'mon - compared to the piddly little losses you are expected to be happy with on other programmes, I'd say 4lbs is fantastic! Don't compare yourself to anyone else - everyone's body is different. Please give it time and realise that 4lbs is still fantastic!! Stick in there :)...

Ooooh! Thanks for that TrimT! I've never had much luck wearing heels as my feet always hurt :( I do really like them but only wear them if I have to. But you know how part of setting your goals is about seeing yourself in the future, how you'd like to look? One of my images is of me wearing...

Oh I think we all know _exactly_ where you are hun. I hope you made it through last night! Day 1 was the toughest for me too - i was _insanely_ hungry and obsessed with food! I hope you managed it ok, and that Day 2 is easier, but if not...think about this: Thinking about food won't kill ya...

You've already hit on the secret hun! That's half the battle :) It's all a choice, and you're in control of that - choose what you know will be best for you and your happiness long term. I'm not perfect on SS either - in my first week I had lunch with a colleague that I couldn't avoid (and I...

Heehee! Now I feel like a proper CD-er! Shucks, I feel like I've earned my entry into the club! lol Bring on Week 2....and then ooooooh! Week 3 - avec bars!!! (yes, I'm looking forward chewing those chocolaty bars!) lol Thanks everyone :) Ain't this grand!?! (can you tell I'm on a high...

WOOHOO!!!! :26: I've lost 7lbs!!!!!! (and that's official too! lol) I seem to be about 3lbs heavier in the evenings and/or on her scales, but it's worked out to be the same change on hers as on mine so that's the main thing eh? It has been a great week - slipped into CD fairly comfortably...

Just about to put on my coat and head to my CDC for my first weigh in...eeps! According to my scales I've done well, so here's hoping hers will show the same!! :)Cx

I don't know what it is either, but I'll with the 'magic potion' idea of whatever's in the sachets! lol I do feel the same kind of energy - I mean, I'm fighting a flu bug that's going around the office and feel sluggish and a bit achy, but yet still full of energy! (if that makes any sense...

Ditto, ditto, ditto! Your pix are an inspiration hun :) And the hair is fab too!! lol I have my first weigh-in tomorrow...my first of many. I hope some of your success can rub off!! Well done gorgeous! Cx

Ok guys, this might sound strange but am really looking forward to these comments - whether they come from good or negative intentions! When I lost weight years ago, a guy I was at uni said (in his very camp way!) 'ooooh you're just melting away!'...and I didn't take it as anything but a...

That's great news! Feels good doesn't it? You know I haven't actually tested for ketosis, but _something's_ got to be keeping me from the hunger pangs, so I must be in it too. It's a great feeling isn't it? To know your body is working away at fighting that fat Well done you! Stick with it -...

Thank you everyone for all these kind and considered thoughts. I'm feeling much better about it all today, and have read everything you have written and it really helped. :) I still can't believe my sister did what she did - i mean they were never that close when he and I were together, so I...

I wish Frances. I haven't worked things out with her yet at all. In fact, I woke this morning and found an email from her apologising for hurting me but still justifying what she did, and asking if he's 'banned for good'. She still doesn't get it. Or maybe I don't. I dunno. I'm not reeling any...

Thanks for that Frances. TBH I'm a bit embarrassed now for posting all that. I had just gotten off the phone with her - she called me to 'fess up to things - and I was reeling. I suppose I should be glad I'm just embarrassed, and not stuffed to the gills with pasta (which is all I have left...

Hi guys, Them getting together was nothing but dinner. She hadn't seen him in 7 years (when he and I split up) and ran into him in a bar. He said something like he was really glad she spoke to him as he figured if he ran into any of us we'd avoid him. She said she felt sorry for him and they...

How would you feel if you just found out your sister went out for dinner a couple weeks ago with your ex-husband? (sorry for this totally off topic subject, but I'm trying not to go stuff my face with pasta) :(

That's great Channy! A STS is better than you hoped for isn't it? If I had been in your position, I'd have been expecting a gain. But you didn't! Woohoo! I'm new to this (only finishing up Day 3 now) so it is great to see someone who made some bad choices, came on here and got some support...

TOTM? No doubt that has contributed to things not going down as much as it should have. People keep recommending the ketostix to watch that you're still in ketosis during your TOTM so you can still see some results there, if not on the scales. I'm considering getting some so I don't feel bad...

Wow, I'm impressed with all of you saying you're sticking to it. I have 4 things that I won't be able to avoid, and 2 of them are work-related. I'm on SS and I know it's not ideal, but I've chosen to work them into my CD life with intent - and not just mindlessly find myself using them as...

Lillypop - your visualisation really works....I've been doing it, kind of thinking also that the grumbles are my stomach doing a workout of its own, that it is 'shrinking' so I can think - right, when I'm done this, my stomach won't be ABLE to fit a whole pizza again, let alone will I want one...

Wow! Well done! Great achievement indeed :) Great choice to stick with it rather than give in to temptation. I hope the family was supportive (even if they did offer you food! lol)

Right! That's it! I'm defo getting some of these oh-so-magical tetras! lol They seem to be so popular! :) Cx

Wow these crisps seem to be really popular...was going to have the oriental chilli as soup tonight...maybe I'll do up half-and-half (that way i'll know whether either option turns me off from getting it again! lol

Hi Swangirl - glad to hear you're sticking to it! I'm getting through today, but it has been harder than the first two. Just really sluggish today, not hungry, but tired and have the chills. But knowing that it is to be expected pushes me onward. ('just for today...just for today...') Sounds...

Heh, thanks again Isis! Defo going to try the adding coffee thing - thanks for mentioning the boiling water trick though or i might have just added them straight!! lol

Erm...that'd be the toffee walnut and the porridge...haven't got any of the bricks yet, but everyone seems to love them, so come Thursday - my weigh-in with my CDC - I'll defo be getting some!! :)

Oooh! Thanks for that francesmag - I was going to have both of those on my plan for tomorrow!! :) x

Hang in there swangirl! I've just finished day 2 as well. And I've actually been checking off a list which sachets I will _never_ try again! lol No one said this would be easy...in fact I have two friends on CD who said that it's hard, but that it works. And from all the personal stories I've...

Isis, thanks for that! Perfect! (ok, so I still haven't managed to get through ALL the threads! lol) Thanks for the link :)

Right folks...I'm a newbie here (just done day two) and so have been reading through all the threads trying to learn as much as I can. I have heard some of the veterans talking about their tricks with the sachets... and as i'm facing a long journey on CD, I could use as much inspiration as...

Btw - I've been reading around the boards tonight and found an even better solution! I just happened to be having a vanilla shake as my last for the day, when I was reading a post in which someone said they put some vanilla shake in their coffee....bingo! I find the shakes terribly sweet, so...

Thanks guys...never thought they'd ADD something to the powder. I figured it must be the other way around - add something to the powder to make the little tablets! lol Right, unless someone tells me otherwise about Splenda, I'm off to wave a Splenda tablet over the surface of some coffee and...

Hiya! Survived Day 1 on SS and am almost through day 2 (can I just say...yippee!!), but I am really missing my coffee :( All the CD stuff says only to use sweetener in tablet form. Why is that? I have always used Splenda, and I have it in the powdered and tablet form. But I've not used it...

Thanks to you both! I've been holding off having my last sachet of the day by reading through this site and my goodness there is so much great inspiration in it! I'm so glad I found it! Yes, been looking at all the pics, and reading other threads...and wow. I'm actually looking forward to my...

My stomach is grumbling! Just started CD today... Anyone have any tips, advice, and Week1 experiences to help me forget that my stomach thinks my throat has been cut???