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  1. alexmummy07

    A BIG ask! Please :)

    Hi All This isn't Cambridge related, but I have spent many months (in fact years) with Cambridge and on MiniMins, and have made a fair few friends in you all. If I can grab you for 30 seconds of your time, I would be so grateful. Many of you will remember my mum passed away from Breast Cancer...
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    Life is a Rollercoaster...it really is

    Hi All It's been a tough weekend. I shouldn't really have weighed myself in the week as it's put my head into doubt. I know I can do this if I just put my head into it. On the plus side, I've started my 5k training, so hopefully I'll keep losing inches too. We go away in August and I really...
  3. alexmummy07

    Week 2 low weight loss?

    Hi All I am currently on day 5 of week 2 Exante. I lost 10lbs in my first week (which I am obv very pleased about), but this week I'm not even quite at a 1lb loss. Is this normal for week 2? Is it likely to get back to 2-3lbs in week 3? I need the losses to spur me on. x
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    Life is a Rollercoaster...it really is

    Thanks both of you. I'm sorry to hear of your loss too QuirkyGirl. I didn't know we were limited to the amount of flavouring...woops! I will have to correct that as the week goes on. I will have to see if I can get hold of any of the other water flavourings, as that may help. I'm about a litre...
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    Life is a Rollercoaster...it really is

    Hi Jael I kept the weight off until I was pregnant with my 2nd baby, so 3 years. I knew when it would happen too, which is a shame, but my children are worth it. Day 3 of week 2 today, and seem to be doing OK, just struggling a little with my water intake because I'm really not keen on the...
  6. alexmummy07

    Life is a Rollercoaster...it really is

    Hi All I lost 7 stone a few years back with Cambridge, and put a fair bit of it back on when pregnant with my son. I have had a rocky 18 months, which hasn't helped. My mum was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, she had 8 rounds of Chemotherapy, Mastectomy and Radiotherapy, and we thought she had...
  7. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Jess.Wow time really has flown. Mum is doing well, but it just takes time, and I guess being so close, it's strange seeing your mum go from being so well, to so unwell in such a short space of time! Good luck with your ttc, it's an amazing journey - rollercoaster though :). xx How was...
  8. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi Jess!! How are you ?? I still come on here, but haven't done well on the weight front at the mo. I'm trying to roughly follow WW at the moment, but it's been a v tough year with mums chemo, surgery across the summer, and she starts radiotherapy on Thursday (just after my b'day). Want my...
  9. alexmummy07

    ProPoints Claire's diary - Finding My Way

    Well... Here I am again. I managed to lose 7 stone in 2009, with Cambridge Diet and Weight Watchers combined. Had a lovely few years, then fell pregnant last year, lost that baby - binged! Lost a little bit, and fell pregnant again. My second gorgeous bundle of joy arrived in January this year...
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    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Joshua at 2 days xx
  11. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Just very briefly girls, Joshua arrived on the 29th Jan at 03.58. He ended up an emergency section and things weren't great, but we are both here to tell the tale now. 9lb 4 so a big bubba but absolutely love him to bits. Will be back soon with photo etc xxx
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    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Lol what are you lot like! Have been using Birthing ball, raspberry leaf tea, evening primrose oil, and walking (where I can...which isn't so far at the min) Curry I've been told is v similar to the Castor Oil (just a bit less dangerous), so I'm avoiding that one, as don't fancy the potential...
  13. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks girls - was due on Fri, he's not here yet, but will update once he is of course :) xx
  14. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks everyone :) I don't get on with pregnancy at all, so as much as the sleepless nights are only going to get worse when little man is here, I can't wait to start slowly getting my body back, and walking more than 5 mins without being in a lot of pain. Jess, how lovely to see you have your...
  15. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    I've just suddenly realised that I haven't actually posted on here in the last...7 months maybe?!? Wow! Well yes, I am 30 + 3 weeks pregnant with our 2nd little boy. Very very happy, and it was all such a big shock, as we literally fell pregnant straight after the last miscarriage. Feel very...
  16. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Hey Sunshine Congratulations on your beautiful little bundle of joy :) - so pleased to have come on and checked now :) As for half a stone week 1...hhmmm I tend to disagree, my biggest loss week 1 was 6lbs and that was when I was 17 stone and on SS. 3.5lbs is very good though, and remember as...
  17. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Sunshine, just popping in to check all ok? I'm sure you are just busy with your lovely new addition, but wanted to make sure bubs arrived safe and well xxx
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Ta ladies. It's been a rollercoaster 14 weeks so far, and such a shock (a good one though). Just keeping fingers and toes crossed that all goes well and we have a healthy baby come the end of Jan xx
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Hope all has gone well Sunshine, and little sunshine is giving you lots of newborn cuddles...me next ;) (Due Jan 2012) xxx
  20. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hello Jess and Chels :) No, not far - going to Warfield, we really like the schools that side, and we need a bigger place anyway, as this is only a starter home. Hope you are both well xx
  21. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Can't believe it's been 4 weeks since I last posted. Lots happening - we had our break which was nice, and found a house on the day after we got back home, so we will be moving towards the end of August. Hope everyone is ok xx
  22. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks for all your support ladies - busy weekend coming up, and then away next week...may have some news when we come back. Keep you posted xxx
  23. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Morning Everyone! Nice to be Wednesday again - Mon and Tues are always sooooo busy! Weighed in this morning, and would have been pleased with 1lb this week as I knew I hadn't been perfect, but am reallllly pleased to say I lost 2lbs. Ok so I haven't dropped out of the 12's like I would have...
  24. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hello! Sorry I haven't had chance to get on over the last few days - Mondays and Tuesdays are always soooo busy! 1000 is going well so far, feeling much more content after my evening meal, that it's slowly taking the urges of naughty food/desserts away. xx
  25. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi Everyone Haven't had an "awful" weekend, but not a great one food wise. Had the above mentioned food, and today went to a lovely playground opening, and had a free hot dog. Not good I know, but I also know I am physically hungry, and this is where my eating is spiralling from. With my...
  26. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Having a tough weekend, don't really know why but I am. Ate some marshmellows off plan last night, and a Mint Cornetto today. Small in the scheme of things I guess, but not on plan, and not where I want to be going. Absolutely craving a 'hearty' meal at the moment. Having some roast chicken and...
  27. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Morning Everyone! Is it really Thursday already?!?! Where are the weeks going? I had a little off-plan food yesterday. I went with my mum to see how many pups her dog is carrying, and in celebration of the fact there are at least 6 (mum is v excited, as the last mating with a different dog...
  28. alexmummy07

    Chelsea Lou - The Ventura adventure, not a sinking ship!

    Ah Chels you will !- I felt EXACTLY the same and only got mine on Saturday! I had a go at a trial then a "class" and half way through thought OMG I'm going to die lol! (thinking I wasn't too bad a dancer before either) Carried on with it Sunday, and Tues, and yesterday, and definitely soooo much...
  29. alexmummy07

    Katycakes Won't Give Up...

    Hi KC, hope your trip is going well. Blue skies here today after rain yesterday, hope it's nice where you are too. xxx
  30. alexmummy07

    Chelsea Lou - The Ventura adventure, not a sinking ship!

    Hi Chels Congrats on scales moving, that's brilliant news :) Soooo close now! As for Zumba, try the tutorials first, it shows you the steps in easier batches. It hasn't taken me long at all to master them - then do the beginner class - sooooo much good fun! Enjoy! Hope you have a lovely day xx
  31. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    WOOPS!! Can you believe I totally forgot to let you all know - I lost 3lbs this week! Happy xx
  32. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi Everyone Jess thank you for all your wise words as always, they are reallllly appreciated! We are planning a move towards Warfield if you know it? There's a lovely school there, that we would like to get little man into, and to be honest, we just need more space now - children just have so...
  33. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi Everyone Well Thursday was HARD to say the least! Sitting through that smell of chinese...arghhh! I'm pleased and disappointed with myself. I managed to sit through 99% of the food, and had 1 mini spring roll, which was fine, I'd "planned" that. However, the birthday cake...hhmmm too much of...
  34. alexmummy07

    Nikki in ??? IT STOPS NOW!

    Happy Sunday, Hope you are feeling a little calmer about the week to come. xx
  35. alexmummy07

    Chelsea Lou - The Ventura adventure, not a sinking ship!

    Hi Chels, Hope you are having a lovely weekend with Jess. Sorry to hear about Nasal Infection, as KC says, these things get you down after a while. I am a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferer, so sadly, know how it feels to constantly get bogged down by things. Happy Sunday xx
  36. alexmummy07

    Greeneyes will PERSEVERE.........

    Hi Linda Hope you are well, and getting used to SW. I'm keeping an eye on yours and KC's diaries with intent to follow rules of SW after I go up the plans on exante. Hope you are having a lovely weekend xx
  37. alexmummy07

    Katycakes Won't Give Up...

    Hi Katy Glad to see you are doing well on SW. I have always, for some reason, found it confusing, and I wish I didn't as the logics of it make for a good "healthy" way to eat after moving up the plans, not "pointing" everything, or counting every single calorie, but limiting certain foods in a...
  38. alexmummy07

    Alli's 2011 "Head stuff" diet

    Hi Alli Hope you are having a lovely Sunday. Can't say peanut butter, or nutella monkeys live here, but definitely the chocolate monster...that's the one I have to try to keep away where possible. Hope the sun is shining where you are xx
  39. alexmummy07

    20 days to go!............

    Hi Hun As above, hope you are ok - it's been a while xxx
  40. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Aww thanks Jess! Did you see all the smoke/fires from our surrounding Forest Fires? Really scary, so much of near us has been closed off road-wise. Was trying to get to Califoria Country Park on Mon, and couldn't get there, so went to Look Out for a walk instead, and then that all got closed...
  41. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hey Everyone Stopping by very quickly, as off to meet brother in a while to pick our dad's B'day pressie. Had a good week overall, I did have a few nibbles on Saturday but stuck mainly to protein. Monday we went out for a meal as my nan lost her dog last week, and it's my dad's Birthday this...
  42. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Happy Saturday Peeps Had a really successful, although difficult first 3 days, and onto day 4 today. Avoided all the foods yesterday aswell. My confession is that I did have a protein and salad meal yesterday, but I feel very comfortable with that, and just counting it like a SS+ day. Planning...
  43. alexmummy07

    I had 4 shakes today :(

    I am sooo tempted to have a 4th today. I am on day 2, but realllly struggling - i feel so so so hungry. Drinking my water, but it's doing nothing except making me need the loo more!
  44. alexmummy07

    Panic Button! Post here before eating what you know you shouldnt be eating!

    ahhhh sooo hungry, just want anything and everything to "eat" - tuna, salad, ham, anything. On day 2 TS and I'm doing my head in. I know I can do this I managed 12 weeks SS with cambridge, and another 4 weeks and aam twice. I've just got to get my head in it!
  45. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Morning!! Well I'm really pleased to say I managed to get through day 1, although it was a bit tougher than I thought it was going to be! Have decided to split my packs today to spread the "meals" out a bit more. Scales already moving down, which is GREAT! And such a big motivator. I confess...
  46. alexmummy07

    Chelsea Lou - The Ventura adventure, not a sinking ship!

    Hi Chels Sounds like you are v focused at the min, which is fab, and I'll be keeping an eye on your diary to help me too! Day 2 on Exante today (but same theory as CD - 3 shakes a day). I think you are being v realistic about your goals and working up the plans and it will put you in good...
  47. alexmummy07

    My 1st Day on Exante

    Hi All I'm on day 1 on exante - thankfully it's nearly over. I did the Cambridge Diet in 2009, and lost almost 7 stone, but have gained back nearly 3 stone since last September with 2 miscarriages, a wedding and other bits too. I'm determined to shift the 3 stone, but can't deny today has been...
  48. alexmummy07

    1000 cals plan for weightloss?????

    Hi I am back on SS at the mo, but I lost weight on 1000, so you should have no problems. Good luck, and keep us informed XX
  49. alexmummy07

    Chelsea Lou - The Ventura adventure, not a sinking ship!

    Hello!! It does sound like you've had a tough weekend, but I think we all have in one way or another. Easter being such a choc fest, I find worse than Xmas! You've made a great decision though, and I know you'll succeed! Keep Going. xxx
  50. alexmummy07

    Alli's 2011 "Head stuff" diet

    HiAlli Hope Wednesday is going as well for you as Tuesday and you are still feeling cheerful :) The weather here is back to blue skies today, hope it's looking that way for you too and you. Have a lovely day xxx
  51. alexmummy07

    Greeneyes will PERSEVERE.........

    Hi Linda I agree with Katy - not failing, have some time away, and well deserved for a Birthday, Easter and Wedding! Enjoy your day, and your new pressies too! xx
  52. alexmummy07

    Katycakes Won't Give Up...

    Hi Katy Well done on such a great loss! That's brilliant! I have never been able to fathom SW - so into the future (when the biggest amount of weight has gone and I'm working up the plans) I'll definitely be looking to you for advice. I've been successful on WW, but I find the pointing so...
  53. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hello Everyone!! Really appreciate all your lovely replies! Greeneyes, Beck-Book seems to be good, but I am one of those typical dieters who wants to read the book and not "do the exercises" so to speak. However, I have committed myself to make sure I do all the exercises as they ask. I'm...
  54. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks everyone. I did have quite a nice Easter - lots of outdoor time and time to get my head in a better place, and to buy the Beck Book too! Have read up until day 1 so far, and got all my shakes today, so I'm ready to go for 100% tomorrow. I go on holiday in less than 4 weeks now, so I know...
  55. alexmummy07

    Greeneyes will PERSEVERE.........

    Hi Greeneyes - hope you are doing ok? How is CD going? I hope all is well and you are just busy looking after your family :) xx
  56. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    On more of a positive today - throat is up and really quite sore, so I'm not even going to try and start 'dieting' just yet, but decided to make myself do 20 mins on the wii-fit. Nothing too much, and just starting out again, but all these little bits help to get my head in a much better place...
  57. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thank you - time is definately a healer in some ways, but also a reminder at different times/days - I'll get there though. Thank you for your lovely message. Sadly this isn't the first time it's happened, but I think it's the time that hurts the most as like you say, previously I have put the...
  58. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks again Greeneyes and Bess. It's a week since the ERPC, and I'm getting there slowly. My day to day isn't so bad, it's just when it's specifically talked about that I feel I have a very thin shell layer and crack easily. I'm giving myself until just after Easter and then I have got to get...
  59. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thank you for all your kind words, they are all very appreciated. While in hospital I gained an infection, so I have been v spaced out since with medications to kill it off. I know I've probably got another week or so until I can get back on to diet properly, but I'm trying to at least make...
  60. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Long time no post :( Sadly I'm back having gained more weight and sadness :( We found out a few weeks ago that we were expecting baby no.2, and were over the moon. However, 2 early scans showed baby was not developing anymore, and I had to go in to hospital on Friday just gone to have an ERPC...
  61. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi Everyone Thanks for all your comments. I am definitely going to look into the Beck Book tomorrow - on my to-do list! I don't know if the head issues will ever go away fully, but I hope to work through them and battle them one by one. I did have a few drinkies on the weekend, but very happy...
  62. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hey Everyone Well it's been one of those learning weeks this week. Could have very easily skipped w.i. on Weds as new it was going to be bad, and as always, even though I had planned the weekend off...and only the weekend off, I just couldn't get back on Monday or Tuesday either. Gained 1...
  63. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Well, a bad choices weekend (but a planned one), trying to get back on the wagon today. I have a massive pull to Costa, but neeeeed to resist it. This is the time I always find the hardest - having a day or two off and then getting back to eating healthily, and well again - and this is what I...
  64. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Lelly and Bess, always good to hear from you both :) I may have a look into that book - see if any of the libraries stock it near me. Not too much to write about today; think we will be having some kind of Valentines meal tomorrow together, so won't be expecting much on the scales next...
  65. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks ladies - I am definitely around, and reading posts - they keep me on the straight and narrow if nothing else. Lost 2lbs at w.i. last night - happy with that, as anything though, just got to keep it going :) I've read a lot of Mrs Lampards diary, and can really relate to a lot of the...
  66. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hello Hello Hello! I have been reading a while, and getting on ok. I'm not doing CD - but am on ww, and feeling ok. Losses are slow, but they are coming off and that's all good. Really pleased to see lots of old names on here, it kinda feels like home :) I don't often get time to post, but I...
  67. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Sunshine, so glad to hear you are doing well :) I really wouldn't worry too much about weight whilst you are preg - but as you say you're eating healthy with lots of fruit and veg, so doing just great :) You are right after baby is born and you are settled, you are able to do Weightwatchers...
  68. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Starting back on CD 810 today, it won't be easy, but have got to shift this gain, and more! I've set my goal weight to what I really want, rather than a rough one this time. I know Xmas is just round the corner (and my little boys party on Sat) but I really don't want to start New Year with even...
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Not sure which forum you are using hun, with my little one, I used Bounty, but I know different parts can be very different. I hope you find somewhere you really fit in well, it's such a rollercoaster of emotions that it's lovely to have somewhere you can offload xx
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    I did wonder Sunshine ;) Huge congratulations for you. What a year !!xx
  71. alexmummy07

    Greeneyes will PERSEVERE.........

    Greeneyes, I know exactly what Liz is saying, I lost really well in week 1, then the next 2 weeks I didn't have great losses, then week 4 was good, and then every other week was better. Still can't believe I'm actually in 11 stone from 17! That's quite scary really. Keep going, you know it's...
  72. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    well done on being so good hun - you're doing really well :) Hope the building work goes well, and the house is looking sparkly before you know it! xx
  73. alexmummy07

    Checking in on old friends!!

    Alli - completely agree, the weekly allowance makes for 'real life' definitely!! Just hoping losses keep going :) xx
  74. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Well, I lost 2 1/2lbs this week, so very pleased with that :) Liz, I will sort some photo's and get them off to you. Greeneyes and Sbridge, thanks for your comments, it all motivates me to where I need to be. I really do like the new WW plan. Tonight I had a real hankering for a little bit of...
  75. alexmummy07

    Checking in on old friends!!

    Hey!!!! It's so nice to see some old faces/names on here :) Yep we got married, had a wonderful day thank you, but as ever gained a few lbs before...during...and after wedding. I think I felt restricted for so long on CD (even though it was my choice) that I just ate too much in sight for too...
  76. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    A new day, and pleased to see the scales moving in the right direction :) Have dressed my little boy all in browns today, and with his brown hair and eyes - he looks soooo grown up, it's actually quite scary!! 6 weeks now til Xmas, and I'd be very happy if I could get back safely into the 10's...
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Really glad you are happy Sunshine :) Any baby news yet? xx
  78. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hey Everyone Thanks for the congrats. Little man is well now. Have eaten well for 10 days now, feeling so much better :) Still a way to go to feel better in my body, but slow and steady :) xx
  79. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hey everyone I'll get some photo's sent over Liz! I've been v good for 3 days, and onto day 4 and feeling positive, and less sluggish already. Not rushing the weight in a sense, just making sure that it does come off. I know I need to get back into exercise too, and looking forward to getting...
  80. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    I think I am one of those carb affected people too! After losing 7 stone, you'd think it would become easy, but it's just not. I refuse to be a statistic, and I am taking action. I've gained near enough 2 stone from my lowest point - probably a stone and a little bit from my wedding just a month...
  81. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi Liz Yep I could e-mail a couple over - I think they are just too big to put on here, and I'm rubbish at re-sizing! Hope everyone is ok. I'm plodding on. Had a bad weekend, but determined head still here. Really want to shift 7lbs as quick as possible - within 2 weeks if I can! xx
  82. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Well, am on day 3 of re-start now, yesterday wasn't perfect. Went out with my brother and we picked up a hot chicken and soft rolls, and then it was a buffet dinner at quiz night last night. There was nothing there that could be classed as healthy. I was better than I have been in recent...
  83. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    oooh had to have a quick look back...was terrified my weight would put me back at 'obese' Thank God I'm not quite back in that category - a lot of work to do, I will NOT be getting any bigger. I hate feeling this frumpy...even my nan and grandad commented yesterday how much weight I had put on :( xx
  84. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hello everyone. I'm trying to upload photo's but having probs with our bigger ones, so will have a go with a few of our friends photo's instead. Anyway, the wedding day was lovely, I wasn't nervous in the end at all, which was fab, and a little shocking considering final alterations to the...
  85. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    is married! Had a fabulous day! put on far too many lbs, trying to lose the sensible way though. Will be back with photo's a bit later, and to update on everything! Ooooh it's good to have a little normality back for a while! xx
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    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi everyone, my big hen is tomorrow - having a mini pamper day with manicures, nibbles and drinks (and cupcakes for my mum as it's her bday too) and then going to Comedy Club in the evening. Really looking forward to it, but can't believe once it's over, we are down to only 2 weekends to go...
  87. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi all!! Yes wedding is edging closer and closer - I can't remember what I did with my time before all this planning lol. So excited, but wow so much left to do still too. Can't wait for the day and it's creeping up soooo quickly! Weight is always an issue, but the dress is in for final...
  88. alexmummy07

    My metamorphosis log - final stage

    Hey Butterfly - my OH had his stag at the weekend and was absolutely slaughtered by the time he got home - the boys had to carry him upstairs - not a pretty sight. Have been told numerous times, this will be me in a few weeks time (by a few people) but much as I enjoy a drink or two, I'm not...
  89. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Shanny :) xx Back to day 2 today, feeling positive at the moment - just hoping this finally shifts something even half a stone would be good, but id love to be closer to the 14lbs loss that I want before the day. Waiting for alterations shop and church to get back to me today. Going to...
  90. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    trying to keep really really focused, so back to just update. 2 shakes and a caramel bar today - not enough water so will go and top up bottle in a minute. Tuna salad for dinner - getting rid of the carbs for the next 5 weeks, bar 3 or 4 days to desp try to shift this weight. Hoping the dress...
  91. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    5 weeks to go - back to 810 to try...to lose some lbs. Had my make up trial today that went really well - just need to make sure 100% this dress fits as well as it possibly can. Having just spent £80 on 2 weeks worth of CD, something has got to click. I have my first hen next Sat - so am just...
  92. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hey Lelly Just over 6 weeks to go, have postponed dress fitting for a week, so I have 2 weeks to go to dress alterations etc. I realised we didn't have much in our house at all, and was falling into bad habits, toast for brekkie, sandwich and crisps for lunch, and generally rubbish for dinner...
  93. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hey Thanks for your message butterfly - I am struggling at the moment, definately emoitonally eating - very silly, but finding it hard to change the routine. I am gymming, so trying to maintain it out, but so hard the last couple of days. Lots of things spinning in my head. I bought some of...
  94. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hey All Brother and mum are ok - both shaken, and my brother is very sore but doing ok. Think he is going to have to have another trip back to Dr's as he feels like he has a shard of glass in his head still, but as it's in the back under his hair etc, none of us can see - so will need checking...
  95. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi All New job is going well - very busy, but really enjoying it too, though am sooo tired by the time I get home. At the moment I have no free away time from little man to go to gym on my own so haven't been for over a week, but am missing it sooo much so can't wait to get back into it. Hoping...
  96. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Signed up to (again) WW over lunch, trying desp to stick to my low carb and CD ways rather than too many treats which I know sometimes on WW happens with me, but trying to keep my determined head on. Anyway, I was putting in my points so far for today, and think I am finding where I have been...
  97. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi All Thanks for all your lovely messages. I'm still here, and I'm still trying hard - I'm still battling the scales so probably that's my reason for not posting as much, as I feel a bit deflated that it's just over 9 weeks now 'til wedding and scales are still not dropping. I'm still...
  98. alexmummy07

    The Harcombe Diet

    I'm thinking of giving this a go - can anyone help tell me what happens after phase 1? xx
  99. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hey Liz Definately agree with your thought process re. meds - and must remember that about some tablets I take. Mine are migraine related but I have it in my head that I don't want to take tablets forever, but everytime I start to lower the dose, the migraines come back in abundance straight...
  100. alexmummy07

    Greeneyes will PERSEVERE.........

    Well done on the scales being so far down hun - waterweight or not, it will make a significant difference - so really well done :) How long 'til next holiday now? xx
  101. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Morning Well a day off today, and definately needed, am shattered - information overload - yes! Thinking of Sunshine and hoping she has an amazing wedding day today too. Can't quite believe how quick the days and weeks are flying by at the minute. Almost half way through July, and a month...
  102. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    HAPPY WEDDING DAY!! Hope today is as perfect and as special as you hope it to be; thinking of you and hoping the sunshine comes out for you today aswell xx
  103. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi Everyone I'm still around just mega mega busy so not having a lot of time to post. Started my new job last Mon - but just did training those two days, then yesterday started at the hospital on the ward - really enjoying it, but sooo much to learn. Keeping up with gym, and trying to...
  104. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Sunshine - well it's almost the day! I don't know if I'll get on here tomorrow so I wanted to come on to wish you all the luck in the world for your special day and hope that everything goes to plan. You will look stunning in your dress!! Enjoy!! Hope you have a fantastic day, one that dreams...
  105. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Good luck hun, how fab would it be to see a big drop for you now - wishing you all the luck in the world xx
  106. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Oh hun I really really feel what you are saying. I've been the same the last couple of weeks, have really worked hard at the gym and stayed on track, and then struck down with this nasty nausea at the weekend again and couldn't eat, and put ON weight. No sense what-so-ever, but all CDC's and...
  107. alexmummy07

    Greeneyes will PERSEVERE.........

    Linda, how bad is the damage? Could you shift just the South Africa gain in the 2 weeks before you go on your next hol? Maybe that would make you feel better? That and a couple of walks a week. Glad you had a fabulous time :) xxx
  108. alexmummy07

    My metamorphosis log - final stage

    ooo dropweight range in Asda? are these similar to the Tesco ultraslim? x
  109. alexmummy07

    My metamorphosis log - final stage

    Hey Butterfly You are doing amazingly well, and really sticking on track fabulously. Sorry to hear about the incident at work - hopefully no bad outcome will come of it. 8lbs down is great. Do you take any hair/nail supplements as the Vit B ones can help a bit. May be worth a try. Have a good...
  110. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Liz, only just seen this, really hope you are ok. big (((hugs))) xxx
  111. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Having a mare of a weekend :( I, for the first time ever, am struggling TO eat. I feel so sick and nauseas. It's been like it on and off for the past 2 weeks, and have been putting it down to the MMR injection as am def not pregnant, but this is awful. The smell of food is making me heave :(...
  112. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Sunshine if you are exercising a lot, and only on SS+ then your body is probably holding onto weight now/toning up. What is your BMI now? Your body is possibly simply needing more fuel to burn. Not an easy scenario I know, but it could well be the answer. xx
  113. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hey Butterfly, I've just realised I am really rubbish at replying on your diary so will make a much better effort to do so! I'm sorry if it looks like I've missed you out, I don't get chance everyday to pop on everyone's but generally try to get on as many as possible and hadn't realised I...
  114. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Today has been a good day so far, have spoken to new work, and hopefully will get started on Monday, pending final reference being approved by the Matron. I can't wait to get started, it's been a long time coming. Have also been sorting out a big financial decision/meeting, and hopefully in 8...
  115. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Sunshine, to be honest, I really don't think there is anything else you can do. From all your photo's you do genuinely look like you will make a beautiful and tiny bride anyway. 9lbs in a dress really won't make that much difference as I was proven the other day. You can make yourself feel as...
  116. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hope one of the houses is "the one" and you fall in love tomorrow - it's nice when that happens, but I know the reality is sometimes far from it. Sounds like things are improving one at a time which is great. I really do know what you mean with having so much going on, in various different...
  117. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    thunder thighs here too...oh and bum and belly...but you can't see that in dress ! lol i know swimming is a really good all-rounder, and as im recovering on my arm from my injury, arm weights are a difficult one a little bit, I either have to do really low weight, weights, or lots of lengths to...
  118. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    OOOOO I went in to see and try on my dress today (well the boutiques one, but in my size) lovely lovely - it fits still, even with the few lbs gained - fab - just need to work on bingo'ey arms, and fat back lol (any exercise suggestions?) Have loved the weather the last few days, just could do...
  119. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    well done on 9.13 :) fab news hun - can't wait to be back there myself - gonna be a while yet though. You sound like you have had a good weekend, and have made some very good choices - so you deserve to be down in the lbs. Have a fab day hun xx
  120. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    ah we're all just behind each other - about 3 weeks for you Sunshine? 9 weeks for you Butterfly and 13 weeks for me? oooohhh !! Exciting stuff! Sunshine are you having a Hen party at all?xx
  121. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L DRESS - Keep it up and you are going to be a stunning bride :) xxxx
  122. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    oooh I intend to hun :) Thank you for your lovely words. Food was much better yesterday, have a planned BBQ tomorrow, and think I am possibly kidding myself thinking I will be an angel and won't eat. Will avoid alcohol, and will try to limit myself to some food, and just not binge like I did at...
  123. alexmummy07

    Greeneyes will PERSEVERE.........

    Linda well done for 100% ww, I wouldn't worry about the lb - tbh in this weather it plays even more havoc with our weight - not great I know, but sadly it's true. Have a lovely weekend, and enjoy your time in S.A. my dad would sooooo love to come with you. Which games are you going to? xx
  124. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    last night wasn't too great, a few too many choccies - but today I JOINED A GYM! ok...money isn't great and I probably shouldn't have (or know I shouldn't have) but it felt amazing to have that 'me' time, and really knowing I am doing myself the world of good :) It's kitted out with a creche'...
  125. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Hey Sunshine Absolutely loving the MASSIVE positive vibes throughout your whole thread - tomorrow just keep going, and keep the voices in your head going too - you can do it, and with dress fitting so close, will be amazing! You are such a little inspiration! Keep up the fabby work - but...
  126. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hey Liz Know a little of how you feel with various stresses, and had a minor binge tonight myself - no 'real' reason but have already decided as I've got some hours to myself tomorrow as DS is at childminder, I'm going to damage limit and go swimming and do some lengths - much needed! I'm...
  127. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Lelly, I'm hopefully not going to curse myself by saying it, but, I feel so much better. Today didn't go exactly as planned. I saw brother, but we filled in an application form, and then he had telephone interview almost straight away, so with that, a bite to eat for lunch for him, and my little...
  128. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Linda, from my own experience, I would really say, keep posting, and keep trying. For me literal CD isn't working, but I'm making my own way around it, about 1000 calories, with low carbs, high protein that is working, and I feel better for it. I know with WW/SW/RC I end up still wishing I was...
  129. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Beautiful day today, so warm, have even topped up a few little tan lines! Had another long walk, same place as yesterday, but missed out that last mile and a half, as took the right turning today, and didn't run/jog it, just walked, but felt lovely doing it, and took brother with me too -...
  130. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi Linda It's fab to see you on the board again. I know like me, you have venture to the other diets etc, but I just can't leave this board, I find the support second to none, and just can't beat it. Right now, I'm sort of doing about 1000 cals a day, but not totally restricting myself so that...
  131. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Thanks hun - it's one from December - but trying to re-gain some motivation, and confidence to get 'back there' and keep going' - I want that confidence at my own wedding, so having that Avatar on every post I see is just a little way of trying to help me along. I think/hope having DF back at...
  132. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Liz - beautiful day out there today, and really do want to make the most of it! DF back in work today - and for the first time in over 18 months have my own car again :) sooo lovely to look outside and not feel 'trapped' in the house - but know we really need to go shopping too...hhhmmm...
  133. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Liz, hope you aren't struggling any longer, and have found your way back on track. It's not easy dieting by any means, so I really do know where you are coming from. Today has been a good day, food has been good, and have spent the day at a Children's farm near Chessington, running around after...
  134. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Sunshine you really are very focused, and going to be a beautiful bride as you so deserve to be! You will have no need to position yourself slim, you are doing sooooo well xx
  135. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hey Liz That is really useful info re. the spf in different foundations etc. Didn't even think of that myself - have been leaving all that to make-up artist myself - but must now think of that too. How was today diet-wise? xx
  136. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    As always, thanks for your post lelly - sooo pleased for DF. Will update on that bit later - as just a quick post. Plodding on, starting each day as new, and trying to make the best of each one, rather than looking at it so long term (even though it is) This am food: a shake, cup of tea and...
  137. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Hey Sunshine Sounds like you had a lovely weekend :) The lbs are coming off, so enjoy that bit - I know always disappointing not to lose more, but imagine what we would have been like this time last year, in the hoping to lose weight stakes, whilst panicking for our weddings too! I have sooo...
  138. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    I was told by my bridal shop that if I wanted to wear big pants - to do it, and then have DF- then DH un-do it, then fully change in bathroom into errr...nicer underwear lol so he doesn't have to completely know hehe. Liz, where did you go for make-up? I've currently booked an artist, but still...
  139. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hey Ladies Thanks for your lovely comments - yesterday was a planned day off as took my nan to get a manicure, and then took her out for lunch. Also, got some GOOD news too! My DF got a job he went for on Monday - soooo pleased and proud for him. This job isn't permanent at the moment, it is...
  140. alexmummy07

    Harvester help please?

    Hi All I'm only on Day 2 of my new Slimming World adeventure, but taking my nan out for a meal at Harvester today (has been planned a while) I'm aiming for a red day so was thinking the 'simply chicken' (chicken, no skin, jp, and salad) would be ok, but now wondering about it? I was thinking...
  141. alexmummy07

    My metamorphosis log - final stage

    Hey! Welcome Back! Congratulations on the engagement :) and wow 10 weeks to go, that's fab too. We have a little longer than you - I think 14 weeks at the moment, but even that is very scary! Hope you're having a lovely evening x
  142. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hey Liz You definitely are heading in the right direction. I think by 'choosing' to take a mini break, and having a plan to get back on; that in itself is admirable. Hope you've had a good Monday x
  143. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Liz - I can't believe how close to the wedding we're getting, so need to keep 'something' on the straight and narrow, and yes SS/+ has been making me unhappy. If I can follow SW to the letter then I'll feel I'm achieving, even if it's at a much slower rate. x
  144. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's - get me in the dress Food Diary

    Ok, so can add my dinner now...I definitely 'feel' like I'm having wayyyy too much food? Can anyone have a quick look through for me? Thanks in advance Red Day... Breakfast: 2 Weetabix - HEX B Skimmed Milk - HEX A Snack: Banana: Lunch: Tuna Lettuce Spring Onions Fat Free Vinegarette 1 Slice...
  145. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's - get me in the dress Food Diary

    Hello new Diary! I have moved across from Cambridge as found myself binging far too much after, probably far too long trying to lose on there. I began January 09 at 17 stone, and got to 10. 3 with Cambridge at my lightest, but since Xmas, and a holiday too, my weight has crept up. I had...
  146. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Oh Butterfly - my return to SS/+ has been short lived. After a very not so great weekend again, I think putting myself through SS/+ or any really confined diet just isn't for me. I'm not a major fan of WW, only because it really lets me far too loose, so I am going to give SW a really good...
  147. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    struggling...oh yep that would be me! Trying to find a way back on, but feeling a failure. So much keeps throwing itself my way, in the sense of events etc. I can't believe my dress fitting is in 6 weeks, and I am so miserably failing on CD. I really and truly thought I could do it now. Maybe CD...
  148. alexmummy07

    Making changes

    ...just thought I'd bump this up...as it's something I need to remember at times, and I'm sure others would agree too xx
  149. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Hey Sunshine, you can do it - 14lbs will be gone before you know it!! Are you on SS or SS+ at the moment? xx
  150. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi Lelly Thanks for your well wishes - they must have gone far as DF had a call from the lady about 45 minutes ago to say he's through to 2nd interview - fab :) Really proud and pleased for him - just hope he gets it next week now - would be fab! Food wise today, the demons have been there...
  151. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks ladies - really do appreciate your words of wisdom! I think the programme helped a little, Claire Sweeney gained just under 2 stone in 6 weeks not binge eating, but just having what she fancied, and the difference on her health was incredible! (awful) Managed to get through last night...
  152. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    ...struggling today AGAIN, have resisted so far, and trying to take the bull by the horns so to speak and sort myself out. Watching a programme I recorded the beginning of last year to motivate me then (not that I needed much then), Claire Sweeneys Big Fat Diet - to remind myself exactly why I...
  153. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    good luck for w.i. hun. Hope your ear feels better ASAP xx
  154. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi Lelly - thank you. I'm slowly overcoming things - so fingers crossed it begins to pay off. ................................................................................................ Well today, weighed in and am 10 stone 10...that's ok, and I'm happy with that considering my week, and...
  155. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    night hun - hope you're feeling good in the morning. Note to self...must try to sit up more slowly to prevent the dizzy spells straight away (unless of course little man catches me off guard) Off to bed post Socceraid too - Night all x
  156. alexmummy07

    Alli takes the scenic route to maintenance

    Hey Alli, would love to join gym myself, esp in prep for wedding too! Just too costly for me right now though, so bike at home and a few weights as my arm improves is going to be the next best thing. Keep posting, the motivation, although hard, will come xx
  157. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    So, bath done, now watching Socceraid (on sky +) have managed avoidance of sweets as it stands. Just had an sunshine orange (i think) ice lolly so I don't feel so left out when df has cornetto. Have had about 3 1/2 litres of water so far today. Aiming for last pint of water to go down before...
  158. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    I love that the list has been updated - although just thought the 2 eggs are def on 810 - but not sure on quantities for ss+. I love spring onions, so am v happy they are on now xx
  159. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Liz Today has been an ok day. Have had another SS+ day and think I'm settled and will stay there now. 29 days to the end of the 5 weeks...got to keep on the straight and narrow now. Going for a bath now to avoid the pick n mix sweets in the kitchen. Temptation is rife - but dress...
  160. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hey Liz - yep you can have prawns or 2 eggs now too - the list has been updated in the FAQ page by KD I think... xx
  161. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Hey Sunshine - glad you had a great holiday :) A few of us are back on SS/+ at the moment. I've struggled this week too, and caved yesterday, but back to it today - it really is a hard, but easy diet if that makes sense. It is so easy to follow in the sense of it all being planned out, little...
  162. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hey hun Well done for your resisting - I need to take a leaf out of your book! It will sooo be worth it come weigh in day. Keep going, am right behind you x
  163. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    As expected scales are up a little today - and well deserved too. Yesterday has been written off, and I'm starting today completely fresh - and DEFINITELY not doing what I've done in the past and let one day ruin a whole weekend/week or more. Have already had about half a litre of water, choc...
  164. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Today was a disaster. Writing it off and back on plan tomorrow - Thank God we have no more socials until the end of June now - and can get bars next week...they may just keep me sane. Almost feel like I was torturing myself doing SS today - just couldn't resist - makes me feel a failure, but...
  165. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Well...I caved...I had a ss+ meal of chicken and lettuce/spring onions and fat free dressing. It wasn't the plan, but it's that or would have de-railed completely. Could have easily eaten mor, but have managed to resist, and instead, eating orange (water flavouring) lollies x
  166. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Well day 4, and today has been difficult - just have wanted food so much. OH having Cornetto and knowing I can't have it is sooo hard - have instead made some waterflavouring into ice lollies to have in a bit, so that ive got something to 'eat'. Looking forward to the bars already as then I...
  167. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hey Liz - just a quick note tonight as am off to bed early to avoid any further food temptations, and just to get onto day 4 asap! Anyway, hope you feel better by the morning, and as Lelly says keep hydrated. xx
  168. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Aww Leeds - 810 I think is a great step, and can't wait to get back to it - some people gain a little on their first week of 810 simply because you have food in your body that weighs something, but honestly if you were to keep at 810 then it would come off again and more. Personally I can't...
  169. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hey Liz Feeling the same as you today, glad that scales are moving downwards woohoo! Shape is definitely important, although am finding dressing mine a nightmare since losing weight - I definitely knew what to wear before, and feel like I don't anymore, but am sure when settled at a...
  170. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Lelly. Have a friend coming over today, a little tester, but hopefully will also make the day quicker and onto day 4 even quicker. I feel good this morning, and surprised as thought today was going to be my hardest day...so either I'm in the 'k' word already...or tomorrow is going to be...
  171. alexmummy07

    cambridge diet

    Simply put, yes it is easy to put weight back on if you haven't gone up the plans. Best thing to do is put it behind you and get right back on track, if you find those first 3 days SS hard then it should be a little reminder as to why you don't want to come out of ketosis xx
  172. alexmummy07

    The maintenance journey

    Hi Zoe Wow at the photo shoot, that must have been amazing!! Would love a stylist myself as definitely not dressing to flatter the figure now, and feel a little like I've lost my way there. Have a great day :) xx
  173. alexmummy07

    Alli takes the scenic route to maintenance

    Hey Alli, how's things? Hope the gym is all going OK, and you are feeling more calm and positive. Posting is picking up in here, yay :) xx
  174. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hey everyone - thanks for your comments (I love a busy board :) ) When I can figure out how to switch the privacy settings on my photo's I'll add a photo of the dress (just a bit nervous doing it publicly...just in case) Shanny - welcome aboard the SS wagon - this is THE most positive I've...
  175. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Aww the shoes are gorgeous!! :) I know what you mean about mind over matter - I think I'm feeling that too right now. Have smelt lots of weirdly yummy food today, and just feeling headstrong right now - and hope that stays too. We have a friends daughters bday this weekend, and I know...
  176. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hey Liz Aww it's a lovely moment finding that 'right' dress, and no doubt when you try it on in September it will be just perfect. I am nervous but looking forward to my actual dress arriving in 8 weeks, and then the fittings - just hoping to have lost as much as possible by then to really LOVE...
  177. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Liz - just sat down to have my chicken/mushroom soup, and still have one left over as haven't felt hungry today so far, and been so busy in/out all day. Still feeling icky from this horrible cold which is definitely hanging on, but it's SS now, whatever the weather. I know meals are...
  178. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Lelly - today has been a good day, just hoping it continues :) Went for Occupational Health visit for my new job today and trousers felt uncomfortably tight - can't wait for them to fit properly again xx
  179. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Finally back to SS today and feeling good, in control, and mostly positive! Scales were at 11.2 this morning - so hopefully will be down a fair bit by next week (I hope) In my head, am thinking 4-5 weeks on SS and then move up the plans once I get back to BMI 25. So day 1 - water water water...
  180. alexmummy07

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Hi All Katy sent me a message a few weeks back that she wanted to take a break from Mini's for a while - Katy if you're reading this, I hope you're doing ok hun xx
  181. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Lelly - feel awful today, but hoping this will be the worst day and then start to pick up from tomorrow. Have spoken to CDC so packs/food all ready to go, just need to get me well. Excited to get back on, actually feel the anticipation for weigh in's again, and feel that I can finally...
  182. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    29/5/2010 Today, although I feel really rubbishy, I have made a solid decision. I am going back to Sole Source. I've read back through my posts, and I know I suffer with headaches in that first week, but I know the benefits after day 4 and how worth while it is! I haven't got time on my side...
  183. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Lelly - good to see you about :) Have come down with a nasty cold now - typical when had a lovely weekend all planned out. Low carbing at the mo but head debating what to do for the best x
  184. alexmummy07

    First weigh in on 1000 plan and dreading it! What happened for the rest of you?

    Hi Well done for your losses so far :) On 1000 I think I sts the first week, and lost the 2nd, but if you were to gain it is literally your stores filling up again, and it will come off, so try not to worry. :) x
  185. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hey hun, the stress...ohhhhhh I know the stress only too well. I keep being told it goes hand in hand with 'wedding' but it doesn't help and doesn't make the planning so enjoyable does it? SS is so hard anytime round after once that I don't blame you for not sticking to it, but the exercise...
  186. alexmummy07

    Greeneye's Food Diary.....

    Hey Greeneyes - I've popped over to see how you are getting on. I had a major!!! gain from my holiday and am now getting back on board - like you I'm a daily weigher, and almost begging the scales to come down, they have a bit, but need much much more. You don't look like you are eating 'too'...
  187. alexmummy07

    Alli takes the scenic route to maintenance

    My gain is about 7lbs too - was a shocker, but a deserved one for me. Even with the walking/swimming etc - but I knew by Thurs my clothes were all tighter again and it wasn't good. Yesterday/today have been good so far, the weather is helping actually, drinking gallons of juice/water which I...
  188. alexmummy07

    Alli takes the scenic route to maintenance

    Hey Alli I know exactly what you mean...for me though I'm terrible at only a 'little' of what I fancy - I have far too much when it's something I like - resulting in my far too big weight gain following our break away...something I really wasn't planning on. Scales are already dropping again...
  189. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Well we are back from our week away, and it was really lovely. The weather was great, and little'un had a fab time with all the characters etc too, which made for a happy mummy and daddy too. The downside - I ate for BRITAIN! Really bad, and this morning tipped the scales at a horrid 11 stone...
  190. alexmummy07

    I think I did ok...

    woops - OK so I missed out the raisins (I assumed they would be free...) 4 syns for my sillyness...but that's ok 13 syns yesterday that's ok though I can live with that. I did Syn my Alpen Light - just forgot to put that up above. I did EE yep. Today I'm out most of the day - interview and...
  191. alexmummy07

    I think I did ok...

    It was my first day on SW today after moving from CD and losing 6 stone 11 on that... Today I have eaten... 2 Weetabix HEB 1% Milk - HEA Tuna lettuce L/F Mayo 2 tablespoons - synned 1 teaspoon marks and spencers balsamic dressing - synned Alpen Light Bar Chicken wrapped in Bacon - all fat...
  192. alexmummy07

    Day 1 - question already...sorry!

    ahh ok - will do it that way :) Thank you xx
  193. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    Hey Liz Our MOT is up the beginning of next month and we're not looking forward to putting car through either - in fact can't even believe a year has come through so quickly - believe it or not, it marks a year since I have moved over to here! (from the main CD board) Scary really! Reminds me...
  194. alexmummy07

    Day 1 - question already...sorry!

    Hi Everyone... Ok, so online, I'm on the Food Diary bit, and I've added HEA & HEB so far for my b'fast 2 weetabix and 1% milk - fine The problem is I am trying to add some extra milk in the 'syn' section and can't seem to find it come up. I managed to find semi skimmed milk but only 568 mls...
  195. alexmummy07

    Maintaining...not going to plan!!!

    Hope you feel better soon xxx
  196. alexmummy07

    Joining SW from Cambridge diet ... scared

    Hi I'm a newbie following CD too - but I have spent the past 4 months between CD 1200 a bit of WW, then back to CD 1000 again, and just not happy and financially 'right' with CD, so I am also a mover to SW too! I also am getting married this year too! In September :) I want to lose another...
  197. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Alexmummy is having a good food day...but needs to make some decisions...CD is so tough financially...what to do what to do?? So many thoughts, and so little time to make sense of them x
  198. alexmummy07

    I give up, I need food!

    Hi TrueBlueAngel - at a BMI of under 25 - your CDC should be telling you SS is no longer allowed anyway, so you are right to go up. The only thing I would have said is if you could, go up to 810 even for 2-3 days and then to 1000, as it may hurt your tummy a bit if you just jump straight up to...
  199. alexmummy07

    Alli takes the scenic route to maintenance

    9st something...you're much taller than me though hun - I'm only 5'3 :) Yeah the signal on the road up to Legoland is a nightmare! If you go again - I do know a route that can get you to motorways much much quicker, and the Legoland tourists don't know it - so PM me if you do go again - we use...
  200. alexmummy07

    Alli takes the scenic route to maintenance

    Hey Alli I know what you mean with wanting to be slim but also wanting to eat, it is sometimes just sooo sooo hard. I am trying literally endlessly to break the cycles at the moment, and to break finally into the 9 stone mark. I feel like I have forgotten the weight I have lost so far because I...
  201. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks Alli :) xx Gosh it's quiet on here at the moment - I don't even remember Christmas/New Year being 'this' quiet. Today is a better day - considered by second shake about half hour ago, but trying to hang on because I know I'll want third straight after, so have resisted, having another...
  202. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    still suffering with massive headache. Have made some boullion, and more more more water. Had forgotten quite how bad those 2-3day headaches are for me. This is why I don't start SS often, and why I have to get it right. 810 must stay in ketosis, must not mess up. This is here to remind me just...
  203. alexmummy07

    Lizz's "to Inslimity and beyond" diary

    Hi Lizz Glad to hear you are doing well and you sound like your head is in a much better place. xxx
  204. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    uhhh day 2 back on SS...my head is pounding today. Have just had shake no. 2 - Choc mint (had toffee and walnut this am) and pints of water throughout the day. Looking forward to getting water flavouring back asap!! Have taken some pills for head as it's sooo painfull right now, and have lots of...
  205. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks hun. Well I've succeeded with day 1 on SS. It's been difficult I can't deny, but am pleased to say I've done it, and now watching the election results from bed as I am sooooo cold!! I ended up having a cup of boullion today aswell, it just helped having that extra pretend meal in a...
  206. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    I have finally come out of the other end of my craving after 2 horrible days. I have a meal out next Weds, but up to then have decided to SS, and then 810 to the holiday, then will 1000 for the hol and then back to SS when I come back depending on my W.I./BMI. I've been considering it for a...
  207. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    You would think having a wedding to be planning for, would be the biggest motivation going - but if anything, having that pressure on me has made it all the more tough. Ever since the dress has been picked I have messed around with the same 7lbs. I have however figured that it is almost totm...
  208. alexmummy07

    Liz's CD Diet to Goal

    awww another Mini bride!! Congratulations :) xxxx
  209. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Today hasn't been sooo bad so far, but not fantastic either, the cravings are still here. I'm not willing to use my packs whilst I'm wasting them and eating too much else aswell, so I'm having a lunch of brown bread (thin) with the bovril and banana's, just trying to curb the wants to eat too...
  210. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    I'm glad today is over. Had a salad for dinner, with mattesons turkey rashers (3 of them divided between 2 of us) some ham, lettuce, onions, peppers, sweetcorn etc. Was lovely. I did have a ww dessert - which is not CD, but I knew it was that or continue the stupid binge...so I had that...
  211. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    No idea what's going on today :-S ! I was fine this morning, then got to lunch, had my bar, and things went pear-shaped! Decided I was wayyyyy too hungry to just have a few salad leaves, so thought ok damage limitation I'd have brown bread with bovril (from ww 0pts - the bovril I mean and it's...
  212. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    woooahhhh today came up and bit me without warning...have eaten all those things I shouldn't...craving and eating, and shouldn't be...going for a bath to read my course materials while little man is asleep to try and focus my head again. Where's this craving head come from again? GO AWAY, I...
  213. alexmummy07

    Greeneyes will PERSEVERE.........

    Well done Greeneyes you're doing really well :) The trip is fab - my dad would absolutely love love love to go too :) and what an incentive :) Keep going xxx
  214. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Sunshine - same as Watergirl, I've just read your post twice...and then read up uswell, are you and fiance' back together? and now getting wed as planned (but at different time?) If so, very happy for you, just didn't know :) My friend has just got back from Mauritius for her wedding, (and I...
  215. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Hey sunshine - if your BMI is under 25, then by doing 4 packs you are still doing total replacement and that's not allowed unfortunately (easy as it may seem sometimes) Hope you have had another good day today :) XX
  216. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Come on Sunshine - you CAN do it - YOU CAN YOU CAN YOU CAN!! I know you can :) Think of that Mexican beach :) xxxxx
  217. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks sleepy - today, foodwise has been ok. Everything else has been a bit of a disaster though. - Little boy fell and has a big bruise on his head at toddlers, had a really rude receptionist at Dr's, and generally been 'one of those' days. Had better pop off and make something for dinner for...
  218. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    6lbs to go 'til a loss of 100lbs since starting this journey...6lbs! It's nothing, I know I can do this!! I am so revved up, so ready, and the journey starts here... Was so lovely to see my CDC last night, we have discussed why I switched to WW, and that my thoughts still haven't changed on...
  219. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    It feels soooooooo good to be back & in control :) Day 2 almost over xxx
  220. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Evening :) Just back from my CDC and feeling great - stocked up on products and weighed with her too, didn't really want to know but she was so pleased that she told me the news was good...shocked I asked! 10 stone 4.4!! eee - very happy with that :) with just 2 days work so far. Feeling revved...
  221. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Hey Sunshine! Glad you are having a good day and woke up feeling refreshed. I have finally submitted assignment no. 3 of the year - so feeling so very very pleased that one has gone :) Diet wise - doing ok too, breakfast and some water down, just need to up this now that assignment is done...
  222. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Well done Sunshine, that's day 1 pretty much wrapped up for you :) I'm just sat eating my tuna/pasta (all weighed out etc) so enjoying that and finished off another pint of water too. DF hasn't long been in and made me a cup of tea, so that was lovely - he's making it as I'm still into this...
  223. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Sunshine, would you mind if I sort of tagged on your thread a bit for the next 3 weeks - I think it could be just what I need, even though you are aiming that bit lower this week with the 810. (I'm just having the fruit and little bit of carbs extra on 1000) Please say if you'd rather me not...
  224. alexmummy07

    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Good luck hun - I'm going to try not daily weighing too, at least for the first week (even on 1000) I know that my body is a bit all over with all the junk I've eaten recently, and it does get me down seeing it too high! I am upping fluids today too, trying to stay between here and my...
  225. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hey hun - it was good for a while, but all those temptations reared their heads and I have well and truly lost my way and my focus on all those healthy dinners I was making - and was enjoying too. It's harder following CD, but really, there is no reason why I can't follow it - I think I just got...
  226. alexmummy07

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Hello... I have had a bad bad (really bad) 3 weeks - maybe even 4, and am struggling beyond belief at the moment, so have popped on to see how you are all doing in the hope of some inspiration. I am coming back to CD, as I have realised that WW is just not for me. I remember now that I did WW...
  227. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thank you :) How surreal is that Laura - wanting to go up a bit! I do know what you mean about hips, but my tummy and legs still need lots of toning too. Food-wise, this weekend has been BAD (very bad) I am actually looking forward to getting back to normality tomorrow, and really hoping to get...
  228. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    woohooo 2.5lbs down :) Ok so ate out at Italian tonight...food was bad...but yummy all the same...Meal out for lunch tomorrow, but will be straight back on it on Saturday. Would like to aim for maybe a STS next week. WOW 10.1 - this is THE lowest I have ever gotten too (from here on, every lb...
  229. alexmummy07

    Making changes

    totally, people who have been there and who understand the diet. I even had a run in with someone on a social network the other day...a nurse of all people! who was telling a friend of mine, (back on day 1 of CD after a break) that if she was hungry the diet is no good, and ketosis is dangerous...
  230. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thank you Laura, I feel in an OK place at the moment. I'm about 2lbs under where I was when I went dress hunting, so I'm happy with that, everything under the dress fitting is all a bonus, but I know with a very very busy August, and hen do's and so on, it will fluctuate (I'm not going to kid...
  231. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thanks everyone :) Feel v happy on the plan at the moment, 2 socials this week + Easter, so not hoping for much, as TOTM too. Scales not really dropping as it is, so heading for STS, and possibly gain next week...that's ok, providing it isn't much and I lose the following week. I simply don't...
  232. alexmummy07

    Making changes

    I like that Laura - very much - the only thing I'm not so sure on is listening to other people...If I had listened to lots of other people when deciding on CD I would never have done it. It's only because at that point I made my own choice that I am here today...and now they are singing all my...
  233. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's WW journey to finish the marathon race

    Thank you :) Had a good afternoon/evening, managed to avoid all the buffet, and even the offer of a takeaway too - very pleased with self :) Had shopping delivered yesterday so went home to a quorn chicken burger and turkey rashers...yum :) Extra yum x
  234. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    1st Official W.I. was last night with WW and 3.5lbs down :) V Happy, almost back to my lightest, and 10.5 lbs to goal weight xx
  235. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's WW journey to finish the marathon race

    Hi All Well assignment is finally submitted, and W.I. was last night too. I am shocked but very very pleased to report 3.5lbs down :) Pointing is going well. I have a family meal to go to next Friday so as of Monday I will save 1pt a day in order to be a few pts up for next Friday. It's also...
  236. alexmummy07

    Anyone done WW after lighterlife or simular?

    Hi I did Cambridge all of last year and lost 7 stone with it. My question to you is have you started the re-feed programme? If you haven't, I would really suggest you do at least a week or two or the re-feed just so you adjust your body slowly to the carbs first (kinda similar to the above...
  237. alexmummy07

    Lost & Found... Map Gone AWOL!

    Hey Katy! (miss you all already so popping in to say hi!) Hope things are slowly settling down, so the choices become much more simple to make. I know when tired, and stressed it does become so much more difficult to make the right ones at times. The sun is just about peeping through here...
  238. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's WW journey to finish the marathon race

    Thank you :) Today has been interesting, not so much food-wise, but found out some interesting news within family circle, so feeling a bit off sorts tonight. Had a good day apart from that. We taste-tested some cupcakes for our wedding, we shared 2 cupcakes between 4 of us, so just 1/4 of 2...
  239. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's WW journey to finish the marathon race

    Hey all. Just a quick update as I'm at work, but I did go to toddler group, was v nervous, and it was a bit weird but but it was ok and I'm glad I went, it was more for my little boy than me, and he enjoyed and that was most important :) On Thursday. I joined my WW group and have...
  240. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Thank you everyone :) You are all my mini-friends and to leave here totally would be horrible! Well I signed up on Monday, and between then and today, my first official meeting I have lost 2lbs - so very happy with that. I have to say though...I wasn't overly impressed with the leader...
  241. alexmummy07

    Twiggy's Diary

    Hi hun, congrats on another **7**!! that's really great :) Hope today is a lot less stressful for you xx
  242. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's WW journey to finish the marathon race

    Thursday 18th March Today hasn't started off on the greatest foot, have woken up feeling full of head cold - hoping the Beechams tablets will keep it at bay, as so busy with things to do, and an assignment that is due in a week today! Food-wise I am determined not to break, and to stick...
  243. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's WW journey to finish the marathon race

    B. 2 weetabix and skimmed milk Tea sweetener 1 1/2 pints water L - 1/2 tin tomato soup - 1 slice bread snack a jacks salt and vinegar D - Chicken wrapped in bacon, with Roasted butternut squash, shallots, courgettes, red pepper, gggooorrrggggeeeooouuusss!!! SN - Banana Mullerlight Vanilla...
  244. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's WW journey to finish the marathon race

    A good morning so far, B. 2 weetabix and skimmed milk Tea sweetener 1 1/2 pints water L - Need to plan, D - Need to plan - hopefully something we can have as a family Pleased to have gotten through day 1 100%, and hoping for day 2 the same. Planning on taking my little boy to toddler...
  245. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's WW journey to finish the marathon race

    Well yesterday ended up in well, badly to put it mildly! I didn't get an e-mail back from the online people, and so today I made the decision to stop messing about and sign up online with the £17 offer for e-source and meetings together. So I have the option for both, and can finally get my...
  246. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Hi All I am dropping in to let you know that I am switching across to WW. I really need the structure of a plan at the moment, but really cannot afford CD as things stand, and more than that with the wedding plans, course, busy mummy, working, job hunting and everything else, I am just findin...
  247. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's WW journey to finish the marathon race

    Thank you Babooshka I'm going to have a search through the points threads, to see what I can find. This is what I have had so far today... (meant to include on first post...oops!) B. 2 Weetabix with skimmed milk, teaspoon Tesco branded sweetener sugar (canderel style) Tea with skimmed milk, 2...
  248. alexmummy07

    Alexmummy's WW journey to finish the marathon race

    Hi All Well after a mammoth year and a bit on the Cambridge Diet and going from 17 stone to 10 stone 3 (woohoo) it is time for me to move across the boards to the WeightWatchers board. You are probably thinking, why?? Well, I have gone up the plans on Cambridge, but I'm still not quite into...
  249. alexmummy07

    From CD to WW - for my wedding :) xx

    Agree with the others, stick with WW if you are happy :) You also have to be BMI25+ 1 stone to do it (but anyway we are talking WW here as that's what I am moving to :) ) Looking forward to getting to know you all on the board. xx
  250. alexmummy07

    From CD to WW - for my wedding :) xx

    Thanks Becky. Cambridge started off on Sole Source, which is soups/shakes/mousses etc, and then you work up the plans adding meals in as you go (all fresh). It's a very low carb diet also. I didn't do Cambridge light heartedly though. I had tried lots of other diets first, that just didn't work...
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