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  1. bryal99

    Week 1 Back on DC

    Started back on DC on Friday 30/03/2012. Need to lose a few stone. Managed to lose 3 stone on DC a few years ago so giving it ago again. This time I am self sourcing from Waitrose and Sainsbury's. I will be posting my progress on here. Day 4 today and 4lbs down so far.
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    Reversing My Targets

    I am in on the Lent thing!! I started last Tuesday - had a small relapse at the weekend with a couple of meals out accompanied by a few wine 'gums' and a piece or 3 of Birthday cake!! Damage not too bad!!
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    MONDAY morn

    Poor you - it's trauma all round for us!! I am (hopefully??) back on course!! LOL....
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    Laura's Diary

    Hi guys - I am around just really busy and no time to post! I did get down to 15 stone and then my aunt died and also someone crashed into my car whilst i was driving and well.... I have started again and today I am 15lbs 3 lbs. I have a friend who wants to lose a stone by Easter so I am...
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    so this is it!!!

    Hi Shep - Sorry I haven't been on all week as - I have been a very naughty girl!! Certainly not on the plan.....But a new day and all that... So will be back soon. Work is so busy!!
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    Laura's Diary

    Hi Everyone - I am so not doing this...............Last week was Ok mon - fri and then the weekend came and Bam! all my resolve out of the window. Anyway suffice to say weighed yesterday and was 3lbs down so not too bad all in all! However I have completely sabotaged this over the past 48 hrs -...
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    So so hungry! Help!

    Hi Anna and Shep I tend to have granola and diet yog/soup if I have no time to eat before going out or if I am very late! Although it's not really a substitute for a meal it does stop me from snacking and keeps me full and within the cal allowance and then I'll have lots of fruit..... Glad it...
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    Newbie to DC

    Hi girls - my head is down as well Val - MIL who lives with us is now opening up all her lush Xmas choccies this evening - I just couldn't resist so I have had 4. Otherwise a good day!! I even cooked my evening meal totally separate to the lush meal I cooked for the rest of them!! I am not sure...
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    Day 1 on Diet Chef!!

    Hi everyone - it sounds like you are all doing so well! My DH is either really supportive or forgets and offers me cake - like he did just now with a cup of tea! It is tough Setas trying to stay on track when life is going on totally normally for everyone else not on a diet! Chudleighval - the...
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    Laura's Diary

    Sorry to be so late posting! A bit of a mad day - well I am only 4 lbs down - not as good as I had hoped but OK. I am finding it harder this time I was sooooo focussed first time around!! My mum fell on the ice on Sunday morning and banged her head yesterday - so the outcome was although she...
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    Beti's Diary

    Hi I agree with you when I am work I am so busy I don't get too much time to think about food also all the yummy stuff for the children is at home and I struggle knowing there is chocolate, biscuits and crisps all within easy reach!! This weekend has been very tough as ended up having a couple...
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    Newbie to DC

    Hi Val - I do no exercise at all! I would struggle to fit it in at the moment!! Tho' my friends who run seem to always find time so perhaps I am lacking in motivation!! I have a busy full life at the present time and until things change it will be no regular exercise!! It's funny because I...
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    Day 1 on Diet Chef!!

    Hi I am day 7 today and will post my weight tomorrow. I have been 100% on DC m - f but the weekend has been more of a challenge as we have had a few family meals/do's. So I have done DC all day and had meal off plan but as healthily as I can - will see what the damage is tomorrow as the scales...
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    Laura's Diary

    Day 7 of my first week - I always find the weekends a bit of a challenge! We had a chinese takeaway on Saturday night with all the family and I was poured a glass of wine (I only had 1!!) and then today - Sunday - we had a big family meal - roast beef and all the trimmings. I ate less than...
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    CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

    We can do it!! It isn't easy as I love all the unhealthy food and I am not particularly sporty - walking the dog or children is as far as I go with exercise! My boys are all stick thin and eat loads - my DD is on the sturdy side but she is less energetic than the boys and was a big baby born...
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    Beti's Diary

    Hi Beti - I am day 5 following a major relapse!! so can we plod a long together!!?? I struggle with yummy foods that I clearly eat too much of!! Also the wine....... (I sound like an alcoholic - I only have a couple at the weekend but miss them all the same!!) I have had to make cheese and ham...
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    Laura's Diary

    Day 5 - I always find Fridays tough - as my routine is different and we usually have a glass of wine or 2 with our meal and it is a bit of a reward for getting through yet another week of trials and tribulations!! So I have gone to bed to avoid temptation! Weight static today but that's OK! I...
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    Newbie to DC

    Welcome :welcome2: Super Stan DC is a good diet - but it is very low GI and very low cal so be careful if you have lots to lose. You may well feel very tired, hungry and have a headache for the first few days/week. Certainly that is my experience!! It is a portion control diet and initially it...
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    NEW YEAR NEW START - anyone going to join me?

    Goodoh Shep!! My children went back to school today but there was still a lot of snow around on the ungritted roads. So I had to drop off a friend and her boy as well as she couldn't get her car out! I am really hoping for more snow - I know everyone is really fed up but this is our first bit or...
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    Newbie to DC

    I pretty much like them all - but a few of my friends have tried to do DC and disliked the food! Perhaps my taste is not too good! Anyway my fav's are chilli con carne, chicken curry and veg curry - I also like the morrocan veggie chick pea tajine one! The soups I like chicken, mushroom ham and...
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    CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

    Are you ok shep - back on track? Hi itsy you are doing so well!
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    Newbie to DC

    Hi ChudleighVal - I did DC last year and lost around 3 stone - I had a bit of a mad year for one reason and another and wasn't perhaps as focussed on myself as I should have been! Stupidly I let it all go! I had a couple of attempts to get back on track but failed so my DH said to get Christmas...
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    NEW YEAR NEW START - anyone going to join me?

    Hi Beti, Setas, Annabel and Broxi - How is it all going I seem to be doing OK. The weather here is pretty cold but I suspect we have it mild compared to the rest of the country we are in South Devon (a stone's throw from the beach). Our road is OK today and if school is open tomorrow I have to...
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    Laura's Diary

    I am sorry I didn't get on yesterday! We were a bit busy out on sledges and in the snow!! We probably have the least in the whole UK - BUT enough to have a lot of fun! There was no school for the children today or yesterday. But I had to go to work as I can walk!! Luckily my mum lives nearby so...
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    Happy New Yeeeeeeeeeear!!!!!!!!

    Hi Jan Happy New Year xxxx Just came looking for you - thanks for the pm the other day -unfortunately I was too late and it had all sold out - nevermind - I still have enough supplies but my ma was goin to stock up! I am mainly self sourcing these days - less variety but I think a bit cheaper! I...
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    Laura's Diary

    The cooking for the children is always a tough one - I had to avoid potato wedges (homemade by me!) yummy sausages and tinned spagetti - they had all had school dinners but it is sooooo cold - I thought I would try and warm them all up with some hot food. But I resisted!! Also still have...
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    NEW YEAR NEW START - anyone going to join me?

    How's it going - It's funny the going to bed early bit to avoid the eating bit!! I do exactly the same - tho' it is so cold tonight I am tempted to leave the heat on all night! I am sat in bed in pj's, sweatshirt and bed socks!! SAD!!! My DH just bought up a cup of T and big bowl of fruit - he...
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    Laura's Diary

    Well so far -so GOOD!!! Day 2 - and I can report 100% both days!! Yee Ha! I also weighed myself this morning and (I know they say not to, but I always have and always will!) and it looks like I am 3 lbs down already.... I have had the granola and a 0%fat activiva yoghurt, lots black coffee, a...
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    Laura's Diary

    Well - Here I am again - but very determined as I have put on too much!!:cry: Having lost it all last year (almost 3 stone!) I know I can do it again so I have started today Monday 4th January. We have a hol booked in July so I am aiming for 2 stone by then - I think I can do it!! I...
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    NEW YEAR NEW START - anyone going to join me?

    I think I may start a thread - I have weighed in this morning - much worse than I thought!! - BUT so far so good - despite my ma (not realising I was starting DC this am) has turned up with stuff for the children and me from the cake shop!! Love to you all - New Year New start - we can do it!!! xxx
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    CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

    I am back again!! Will post tomorrow with some goals etc!! Happy new year to you all !! xx
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    NEW YEAR NEW START - anyone going to join me?

    I will join you - I am an old DC hand and although I know it works for me I had a fairly mad year 2009 and although I had lost a few stone on DC it sadly is all back on. It wasn't all bad tho! I plan to start tomorrow - Monday 4th january and will post my weight - I will try and post regularly...
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    Offer on QVC today Sun 3/1/10 !!!

    Thanks for that Jan - long time no speak!! Good to hear from you. I have passed the details to my mum as I have loads of food left from the summer that is still in date and as of tomorrow I am TOTALLY back on plan (DC) ! In fact I am more than dreading the scales tomorrow! I did have an attempt...
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    Chapter Now Closed :D

    Jan just hijacking this post to say Hi and let you know I am back!! I am wondering if it is Lipotrim I need to try!! Have started back on DC yesterday - will be around hopefully for a while!! I see the girls done good!! Well done you! Laura x
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    Anyone up for a Christmas Challenge?

    Hi girls 100% day 1 and not so good, day 2 as needed wine tonight!! We will see how it continues!! lol Laura x
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    Anyone up for a Christmas Challenge?

    I am probably a bit late for the Christmas challenge! :confused: But I am back and needing to make a dent in my gains!! I had op 12 weeks ago and went back to work this week - all ok now - a few minor probs along the way! BUT the diet went completely out the window.....:sigh: Day 1...
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    Week 2 - slowing up !

    Thanks for all the support - struggling BIG time.... Too much going on - BUT I will do it again !!
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    Wanting to start

    Amazingly - I just love it all !! Am I the only person who does ??? Good luck girls you can do it. Just baby steps........Aim small and BIG things will happen !!
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    Week One WI

    Morning girls !! I am also finding it harder this time - but I am not eating enough fruit nor drinking enough water. I had a good day yesterday but ruined it with a couple of alcoholic beverages in the evening ! However my weight is static this morning - so hopefully no harm done - It is...
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    Week One WI

    That is an amazing weight loss - inspirational ! You must look really healthy and so different - Do you get lots of positive comments ??
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    Week 2 - slowing up !

    Well...... I have just about managed an adapted version of DC this week. :wave_cry: DH has had probable swine flu :ambulance: (was very poorly !) at the beginning of the week and I had to have had to have a tooth removed- ouch !!! :cry: Unfortunately all my good intentions to get on minimins...
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    CarolineM's new improved diary

    The weather.... it's hardly summer weather here either ! The weekend wasn't too bad - today is dull and dimpsy ! So far 100 % today - motivated by weigh in again ! Hows it going Caroline ??? Op is abdominal way and yep I know, no nothing, for several weeks ! I was trying to explain to my DH at...
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    O/T Joke

    I love these silly jokes..... My little ones will also enjoy !! and big ones probably!! My 3 year old has hit that toilet humour stage where you just have to say 'bottoms' and she bursts in to uncontrollable giggles....
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    Week One WI

    Well done jcjazzy - that's a great loss !! I am more or less back on track ! Struggling a bit at times but heading in the right direction ! Jan - I think I am also an all or nothing kind of person - Oh how I wish I was one of those people who could eat everything and be stick thin !! I have...
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    Week 1 - weigh in - on my way down !!

    Well - It's been a busy week as always in our household, which unfortunately, impacts a bit on how I manage, to manage what I am eating ! :cry: There are some evenings where I have ended up making 3 different meals ( 1 for mother in law, 1 for children and my DC - fortunately not too...
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    I am back and starting again !

    Thanks for all your kind words ! So much for being online most days ! It's the summer hols and feel like I never stop ! I am working a bit this summer - normally I am off with the children all summer but I am paying back some time I had off in May ( a little hol win !!) Also to pay for all these...
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    Yippee!!!!!!!!!

    How's it going shep - I have had a bit of a blip (understatement 18 lbs up !!) and 12 weeks off plan...... Back on DC and feeling optimistic again !! Will try and find time to be more consistent this time - I am a bit all or nothing.......
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    O/T Grandsons' Christening

    That cake is amazing - my DS (No 3) is 6 next week and I haven't done anything about a cake or a party for him. I am usually so organised - he wants a spongebob cake - DH is good at cooking so I may suggest he has a go at making one. Not sure what to do about a party tho' and he is really vague...
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    I am back and starting again !

    Thanks Jan !! I should have hung around more on here when things got tough - but there just wasn't the time and I have been so tired with it all... I tend to go to bed earlier when stressed and sleep/eat it away !!
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    CarolineM's new improved diary

    I am having a total hysterectomy - but feel very optimistic about the surgery - I am sure that things can only get better really.... We still have my 80 yr old mum in law with us and although she is much better in herself now we are still her carers and so that is an extra worry - especially as...
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    Joining you soon!

    I really love the food - I don't think that there is anything I don't enjoy - but then hey I am a foodie and enjoy the whole eating thang!!! Today I have had granola and grapes for breakie, no lunch (not planned just couldn't fit it in as was on beach with kids - took my oatcakes to snack on)...
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    O/T Grandsons' Christening

    Jan - you look amazing. The photos are fab, what gorgeous boys !! Family celebrations are such lovely occasions to catch up etc... Your family must be so proud of you. Did you make the cake/s ??
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    I am back and starting again !

    Thanks huns - for all your good wishes - I have had a good day - the weather is rubbish here in Devon. I spent this afternoon cold and wet as my middle 2 boys entered a crab catching competition on the quayside. Sadly they didn't catch any........ It is regatta week here but the forecast isn't...
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    Joining you soon!

    Hi jcjazzy Well done on your weight loss on LL - that is amazing. I really enjoy the DC food and even tho' there isn't masses of food in the pouches it certainly re-educates your stomach to eat less. I am not denying that I have felt hungry and had chocolate cravings but this forum certainly...
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    weigh in day

    Well done - You are doing really well despite all your stresses. To get back on the plan so quickly after a bad day is fantastic. You are right about doing this for youself - losing weight is such a positive thing to do to help you feel better in the long term. I have had a bit of a blip but I...
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    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Yep - back on DC 100% today - day 1. I had some food left over but bought a load in anticipation before my hols - as I knew I had put on about 1/2 stone between the 2 hols. Also I knew I would struggle to eat healthly in Florida and it was tough...........I actually considered lipotrim before I...
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    Hello fellow Diet Chefers!

    Hi there - It is great to meet new fellow DC 'ers - I agree it is a fab yummy diet and it works well when you follow the plan. I am sure you will do really well and get to your target. I have had a blip - my fault (life circumstances etc...) entirely, but, I am having surgery in September and...
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    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Hi everyone - Jan you have done so well ! I am slowly catching up on everyone's posts and plan to be around as much as poss. I could make up lots of excuses but I know it is all down to me. So here I am ready to go !:D ....and Caroline you are doing great and still here... which is more than I...
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    I am back and starting again !

    Hi everyone - I feel a bit sad :cry:but ready to go again :o ! We went away at the beginning of May for a week and I actually lost weight - unheard of for me ! I then became very complacent and also very busy at home and work and the whole DC thing started to slip.....:( I only have myself to...
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    Today's WI

    The holiday was incredible and I feel truely privileged to have had the opportunity of visiting the island. Somewhere I really thought we would never visit. My 5 year old talks of it all being very posh - and it was !! But not in a horrible way. We all needed it and my DH was right about taking...
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    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Hi Caroline - I am back ! - was so NOT in the zone for the past few weeks... Life was just feeling too out of control. Back to normal ( whatever that is !!) now and feeling optimistic about getting to where I want to be. I believe that you can and will do it when the time is right for you. In...
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    Can you believe its Week 18 Weigh In!!

    Hi Jess - good to see you are still here and continuing with the fantastic losses. I have had a completely frenetic month and have 'kinda' followed diet chef but Easter was tough - had all 4 children off school and mother in law discharged home to us from hospital needing quite a lot of support...
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    Today's WI

    Oh my golly - look at you Jan - you look fantastic !! Well done - I can't believe that I have not posted for a month !! It all went a bit pear shaped at the beginning of the Easter Holidays. However - I am back on track and have returned from Mauritius relaxed and refreshed and raring to go...
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    Is this normal???

    That's a fabulous loss !
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    first Week WI

    Well done !!!
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    Introduction

    :welcome2: Obsy I love this diet because it hardly seems like you are on a diet..........However I have had challenging days where I have wanted/craved foods/junk that is in front of me all the time....I have 4 children and a chocoholic DH who loves to bake yummy cakes.... I also enjoy the odd...
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    Laura's week 12 weigh in !!!

    Thank you for the positivity you all enthuse...........I soooooooo love this place....
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    Howdy

    Jan you are so sweet - in my darkest moment last night when I couldn't sleep for feeling so cross with myself it did dawn on me that in the scheme of things it really wasn't the end of the world and for a short while I did hope that if it had been found and taken - that that person obviously...
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    Today's WI

    Jan that is so good - I just pm'd you and saw your new pics they are amazing - surely you must be getting lots of positive comments ???
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    Laura's week 12 weigh in !!!

    Thanks - and even better the shopping was handed in !! There are honest people out there !! I can't believe it !!!
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    Howdy

    Hi Shep - you sound so positive and in a fab place ! Have a really good weekend - I am doing a 12 hour relief shift on Easter Monday - and that will now pay (unfortunately for the shopping I lost yesterday - had all 4 children with me and went to m and s to get stuff for holiday and lost a big...
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    Laura's week 12 weigh in !!!

    Feeling very happy today !! Down 4lbs and that was with a very hectic weekend with lots of meals out !! So wasn't really expecting such a good result !!:D Anyway the sun is shining, the children and I are on holiday (only at home !!) Mother in Law was discharged from hospital to us yesterday and...
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    12 Week Weight Loss Challenge!

    Fantastico !!! :happy096: You must be so pleased with yourself....:bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss: Enjoy the money you so deserve it.......:talk017: I am aiming to use as many smilies as I can to say well done !! :wow: Have a good day in Norwich ! :massmoon: Fab...
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    I started today

    I know !!! We are all so excited and it almost seems 'heaven sent' as one of my colleagues suggested this week - I have had a particularily gruelling few weeks at work and mother in law will be discharged home to us tomorrow (not well or mobile enough to go home)....
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    DC vs Go lower

    Have a good hol and looking forward to hearing how you get on when you start !!
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    Is this normal???

    is the diet/food very different from what you would normally eat ?? It may be your tummy getting used to a change ??
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    starting diet chef today

    I am sure you will do really well - it is a fab diet !
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    Week 13 Weigh In!

    That is so good!!! You are doing sooooooooooo well!!!
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    I started today

    I love all the food !! But then I just LOVE food !! I wouldn't say I have had my best week (as in 100%) but getting back on track each day ! I think !!! I have had wine tonight and last night but I have had a particulary difficult week at work (understatement !)
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    Is this normal???

    You will be fine if you stick with it ! What are you eating/drinking ?? I had a really bad headache in my first few days .........
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    DC vs Go lower

    Well - I know nothing about Go Lower and a lot about DC ! With DC you pay for your hamper and it provides you with granola for breakfast (You add milk or low fat yoghurt), Soup or a shake for lunch ( I am not a lover of shakes so I have soup and a couple of pieces of fruit for lunch) and a main...
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    Annaphylactic's Diet Chef Diary

    Where have you gone Anna and how is it going ??
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    KICK START

    I think it re-educates the stomach and the mind - I am not sure a week will be long enough but def give it a go and then maybe try and source alternatives for you to manage it yourself ??
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    Giving it a month's trial - PB's diary thread!

    I think thats where I am at the moment - I am very clear that this is for me, that it is an expensive way of dieting and as I don't like wasting money it gives me more will power PLUS I love the food and the very healthy choices that I am focussed on making.... I won't talk about the (small...
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    Need help and a kick up my b**ksi**

    Shep - I think that the fact you are still here speaks volumes !! :rolleyes: The first step to changing is recognising that there is a problem and so you are 1/2 way there already !! I really feel that when the time is right you will do it !! For me I cut out the carbs completely in the...
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    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Looking forward to hearing about your WI !! Well done Caroline on 100 % today (I can't claim that today as my mum bought some chocolate covered stawberrys and popcorn from M and S for the children and they didn't like them - far too posh!!!) so I have had a bit of a relapse in terms of eating...
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    I started today

    Jan if I haven't said it already (somewhere else !!) you are doing so fantastically well !! And you are right it is all about being in the right place in your head and doing it for you - and you alone !! Are people starting to notice your weight loss ??? It is chatting and hearing how everyone...
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    Week 11 WI

    Thanks my friends - I really appreciate all your positive comments and support ( I have had a small chocolate relapse this evening whoops !!) My mother in law is still in hospital and will be discharged home to us next monday- so we are having to do some adaptations to accommodate her - luckily...
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    woohoo, a diet thats working for me!

    I totally aggree with you - I find this way of eating totally fits with my lifestyle and my metabolism - I am happy with a 1-2lbs loss now each week. I am happy and feeling really healthy !!
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    Week 12 Weigh In!!!

    Jess that is soooooooooo GOOD !!! Well done you ! Life in our household has been quite tricky of late and I am just about hanging in there !! Have hardly had anytime to get on here to chat but I am thinking of you all !!
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    Week 11 WI

    Hi everyone Just a little 1 lb down - was a bit fed up this week as had hoped for at least 2 off - Nevermind - I have had a very stressful;) few weeks at home and at work and at least I am still here !! :)
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    Week 11 Weigh In

    I missed your week 11 last sunday - I think........... or am I going extremely mad !!
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    WI OOOPPPS

    Thanks !! Loads of my friends are now noticing which is such a boost... and an incentive to stay on track !!
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    Today's WI

    OMG I have just had a huge chuckle hee hee........ I thought you meant an enema ..............It all seemed a bit extreme and very medical - that's the nurse in me tho' ......... Now exercise ................ whats that ???
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    Annaphylactic's Diet Chef Diary

    Anna - My scales are up and down all week and sometimes amazingly so and although I say to everyone don't check daily I am so cr*p at taking my own advice................. But I still have gone down each week so I am sure you will be fine !
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    Giving it a month's trial - PB's diary thread!

    Wow - you have lost 11 stone before that is amazing !! How did you do it ??? In terms of clothes my top size has gone down to a 16-18 and my bottoms size is now a 14-16 (I bought several size 14's last week end!) My boobs are still too big as far as I am concerned but they are certainly...
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    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Hi girlies - I hope your cold is better Shep - like you I always seem to be ravenous when I have a cold............ Well done Caroline 1lb is fantastic - it is still 2 packs of butter !! In terms of fat.....Excellent !! Jan - we missed you !! and you are so heading the right way in terms...
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    Today's WI

    Just what is the E word - I shudder to think !!!!.................
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    WI OOOPPPS

    Hi Jan - I see you are back !! Did you have a good break and how did you manage with the Lipotrim whilst you were away ???
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    I placed my order :D:D

    Providing you stick to the plan - you will not need luck !!! It is a fab diet (in fact I don't really feel like I am on a diet at all !) and I have enjoyed all the yummy food ! :rolleyes: But of course I wish you lots of luck with your will power because you certainly will need it in the...
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    Week 11 Weigh In

    hi jess - some how i missed your wi i had been looking out for it, life a bit manic as my m in l very unwell in hospital and at work last fri had a seriously scary situation of which i never wish to repeat but the ripples are far reaching.............. but - you are doing good girl well done...
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    WI OOOPPPS

    Oh dear - but at least it wasn't worse !! 1lb may be water ??? All your goals are do-able (is that a word ??) and I feel sure when you are back in the zone you will shed the lbs..... Hope Shelley is ok.
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    Giving it a month's trial - PB's diary thread!

    I love all the food !! Ellie and its fab wearing my old smaller clothes again !
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    Annaphylactic's Diet Chef Diary

    Well done Anna and amazing photos ! Shep - I like the new signature !
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    week 2 weigh in

    That is fantastic !! Well done you !!
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    Week 10 Weigh In !!

    When you are 'on' !! as in having a period - I think they call it star week at SW because if your weight is up with a bit of water retention they put a star by the date and that then makes it OK.................
  107. bryal99

    100% day

    Whoops - I like the bubbly minty brown stuff tooooo !! Hope Shelley is OK and you get back on track soon.
  108. bryal99

    Week 10 Weigh In !!

    This week was a star week - but my periods are all over the place at the moment and so I can't predict when I am due etc... My GP thinks I may have a fibroid (I have a lot of pain and other symptoms) so I have a scan booked in a few weeks time and hopefully I will know then what is going on!
  109. bryal99

    Week 10 Weigh In !!

    Good luck for tomorrow new me - and I am sure you will do really well - I have had unrelenting and amazing support from everyone on this forum !!
  110. bryal99

    Week 10 Weigh In !!

    :) Very Happy Bunny !!! Two more pounds down - I am nearly 1/2 way to my target !! Yee Hiiiiiiiii............. and amazingly that is with a bit of major stress thrown in for good measure !! - normally I reach for the biscuit barrel and the chocolate and the............ But managing it all in...
  111. bryal99

    just had 2nd delivery of food

    Oh my golly - thats fantastic ! But also what is sole source ??
  112. bryal99

    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Go Caroline !! and have a FAB !! break away Jan....
  113. bryal99

    Weigh In Week 9

    Hey Jen ! Good luck with the DC and yes the willpower helps....But the food is fab and its a really healthy plan to stick to. My WI tomorrow and we shall see as have had a bit of a stressful few days in terms of work and home life !! Plus a mothers day meal and treats for good measure ......
  114. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    Poor you Shep !! Fortunately we are all well for now - it doesn't take much for the odd bug to make it round us all in no time !! I have M in L staying - she is very poorly we actually thought they would admit her to hospital this evening but they want to run a load of tests etc... What a day !
  115. bryal99

    just had 2nd delivery of food

    Sorry - but I am actually a complete novice in terms of DC - but what is the difference between weight to go, go lower and DC. Is it cost, calories or food type ?? I know I could probably google them all and find out - but you guys will have a more real answer I am sure !!
  116. bryal99

    Giving it a month's trial - PB's diary thread!

    Hi Ellie, I love DC !! and even after almost 10 weeks I am not bored - I feel that it has totally reducated how I feel about food and in terms of hunger - I am only hungry when I am due to eat a meal now and my cravings for chocolate are virtually nil and wine..... ( a slightly different story...
  117. bryal99

    Annaphylactic's Diet Chef Diary

    Anna..... You will almost certainly be ok - in terms of the occasional night off I have had a few and have still managed to lose each week. Some weeks more than others - but I have a life as well and step back on to the plan almost as soon as I have dropped off. The reasons have been Valentines...
  118. bryal99

    100% day

    I add fruit and veg throughout the day and still lose ok !
  119. bryal99

    Today's WI

    Jan that is ok - you haven't stayed the same or gone up and like you say I am sure it will 'pan' out next week. I am not sure what will happen for tomorrow as I had wine on friday and saturday night and ate out at friends on saturday night AND it was of course Mothering Sunday yesterday and I...
  120. bryal99

    I cheated!!!

    Jessica - well done on the 2 stone off - I totally missed your WI posts......Durrrrrr........ Any news on the prize at your club ???
  121. bryal99

    diet chef - starting soon...

    You are soooooo right about saving money - I feel that as I am spending my hard earned cash on DC I HAVE to stick to it as otherwise what is the point !! also in terms of saving money I was buying a couple of bottles of vino a week, lots of chocolate and expensive takeaways on top !! I am sure...
  122. bryal99

    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Hey we missed you !! Good you are still doing it - so to speak.... I am still there/here !! I feel like I am feeling hungrier this week - not sure why.....I could so easily relapse BUT will hang in there - tending to add in another nakd bar or extra fruit on the tough days !!
  123. bryal99

    Annaphylactic's Diet Chef Diary

    If I am feeling a bit peckish I will have a couple of nakd bars as they are 100 cals each and as I don't add much (ie a bit of veg a few pieces of fruit, a 0% yoghurt and that is it - I drink black coffee and oh yeah have 1 -2 cups of tea with skimmed milk) to the diet chef stuff in terms of...
  124. bryal99

    100% day

    That is so good !! Looking forward to hearing about all your 100% days - you can do it !!
  125. bryal99

    Annaphylactic's Diet Chef Diary

    A1 - first day even without the guide. My fav main meals are veg curry and beef chili con carne and I love all the soups. I have 2-4 pieces of fruit each day and I had runner beans and veg curry this evening ( I buy what ever veg are on offer !!). Wishing you all the best and I am sure you will...
  126. bryal99

    weigh in

    You go girl - well done 1lb is fantastic !
  127. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    I tend to have my soup in a mug on the run at work or in a thermos mug in the car between pick ups !! so don't miss the bread - I then have a piece of fruit with it and a can of diet coke (the unhealthy bit !!)... I don't miss bread at all so I am not sure what to suggest !! Sorry... (maybe rice...
  128. bryal99

    I cheated!!!

    Hi there - I am really enjoying reading about everyone's diets and losses - it is so fanatstic ! Also it seems only 5 mins since I was the new gal on here and Jan was advising me on what I could and couldn't do..... I didn't read the blurb at all !! Have since dipped in and out of it when I need...
  129. bryal99

    newbee

    Good luck with WI tomorrow Shep - how is it going ??
  130. bryal99

    I cheated!!!

    Jess - how did you do at weigh in ???
  131. bryal99

    Weigh In Week 9

    Really pleased this morning - another 2lbs down and that is despite celebrating my Birthday over the weekend ! :D But I am not complacent about 'getting away with it' and realise that it may have a knock on affect this week. However, I stuck like glue to the plan before and after the weekend...
  132. bryal99

    "Before" Photos

    WOW ! Jan you have done so well, I was looking at photos, this weekend and cringeing at what I did look like and hey - I wore a bikini yesterday at the spa... Something I haven't done in many years and whilst I am a long way from where I would like to be I felt comfortable with where I am at for...
  133. bryal99

    Hello all

    Go for it ! You will do it - for that I am sure !! Come and find us when you need us !! I have so valued the positive replies to my posts from everyone on this forum and I am sure my committment to this diet is partly due to this supportive environment !!
  134. bryal99

    Starting Again

    Hi there - For me, I am in a real routine with it all ! I tend to have granola (I only like the plain one) with 0% vanilla Activa yoghurt an apple and a banana, for lunch I have soup and an apple and I have black coffee all morning and tea with milk all afternoon (full fat milk at work and...
  135. bryal99

    newbee

    Hey Nicton and new me 20009 - and welcome !! I am still enjoying DC some 8 weeks down the line !! and it is a diet that gives good results and fits in around a busy lifestyle..
  136. bryal99

    Today's WI

    Jan - that is fantastic !!:wow: You must be so pleased !! Are any friends/colleagues noticing the losses yet ?? I have had so many positive comments in the past few days - my DH laughed his head off (literally) this evening when I was telling him what one of my 'clients' had said about my...
  137. bryal99

    Strugglers' Diary... time to climb back on

    I do miss some of those c words.... I had cake this weekend as it was my birthday !! Oh yeah and Chinese !!..... and some Cava..... OMG that is all things I had off plan !!! How weird is that !!!
  138. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    Welcome back Mrs and how did it go today Shep ?? I am feeling so cold as my DH turned off CH a few days ago but he is out tonight!! I have just turned it back on hee hee ....
  139. bryal99

    Strugglers' Diary... time to climb back on

    Poor you - so have you started DC yet or have you delayed it ?? What day do you plan to weigh in ? Wishing you lots of positive support.....
  140. bryal99

    Just to let you all know!

    Can't wait to hear how you have done on Monday !! Lots of luck (tho don't think you will need it !) - I may..... as I have had a small deviation off plan as it was my Birthday on Friday, and due to my 5 yr old having a whole night of D and V - I had to cancel my plans for the day ( I had taken a...
  141. bryal99

    Nice to meet you all!

    Hi Anna :welcome2:to the DC forum - there are a few of us who are on fairly regularly but Jan is right in saying it is sometimes very quiet and I often wonder whether people disappear and have given up or if they are doing well but just not posting - I would love to know !! anyway... not...
  142. bryal99

    Sheps back please read explains everything

    Oh Shep - I am so sorry, you poor thing and your friend - what a terrible time for you all. There are times when I question what 'life' is all about - as we all have so many tough times along our journey. My previous occupation was that of a Community Paediatric Oncology Nurse and it taught me...
  143. bryal99

    Advice

    Shep - I have totally cut the carbs out with all the meals and so just have the meatballs with spinach or cabbage or asparagus (when on offer !!);) :) I believe that when you are ready you will do it and I have my moments where I could still go off the rails but I am much more controlled these...
  144. bryal99

    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Go Shep - you can do it !!!
  145. bryal99

    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Excelente......Caroline !! I am having beef - yummy!!
  146. bryal99

    Strugglers' Diary... time to climb back on

    :greenapple:Hi LoChan - just aim for 1 day at a time.....My mum is a veggie and enjoying the food even tho she has less choice than I do - the new veggie curry is now my fav - I think I could actually eat it every night !! Anyway I think I am prob 'teaching you to suck eggs....' - so to speak...
  147. bryal99

    Slimseaa's Week 1 WI

    Enjoy your weekend and take it steady - I have had several meals off plan and I try to stick to low/no carbs and I have had 4 nights where I have had a drink or 3 !! in past 8 weeks...........
  148. bryal99

    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Thanks Slimseaa - but is was not to be this time and although partly I am disappointed I am also partly pleased !! See other thread !!
  149. bryal99

    Laura's Week 8 Weigh In !!

    Of course you didn't offend and I also was joking and forget that the computer doesn't show the chuckles - I should have added joke joke !! - To a certain point I aggree with you - and WHY would I really want to put myself and my family through it ?? But I will because I am largely coasting at...
  150. bryal99

    4 Weeks to go!!

    Do you know what you are up against - in terms of the amount that you will need to lose in the next 4 weeks to win ?? However - I am not sure what you can do that you haven't done already ???!! In terms of a small boost - I have had the odd day when I eaten the granola and a yoghurt instead...
  151. bryal99

    Laura's Week 8 Weigh In !!

    I think it's called career development !!!...............
  152. bryal99

    Help please!?!?!?!?!

    If it helps - my DH made a yummy cake last night and I was unable to resist a slice (lemon and lime drizzle cake yum !!) and I am trying not to have any more and so have gone to bed to avoid it!! Hugs on their way - but remember you can't go back and change it and tomorrow is a new day and...
  153. bryal99

    Laura's Week 8 Weigh In !!

    Thank you - you are so sweet !! - all of you...... In terms of the interview it was to do a masters along side my day job at a university some 100 + miles away, requiring overnight stays and increasing my hours and possibly a change of contract (at present have a term time contract) and wait for...
  154. bryal99

    Laura's Week 8 Weigh In !!

    Sadly, I didn't get the sponsorship - however, on a positive note the feedback in terms of my answers was good - but, and there is always a but.............. my interview technique needs some work, but this was to be expected as this was my first interview in 14 years !! and did I chat - too...
  155. bryal99

    Laura's Week 8 Weigh In !!

    Very Happy :p - 2 lbs down this week and in to the 13's - still enjoying it as much as day 1 !! Thank you everyone for your positive support and comments - I am sure that it is all helping me on my journey !!
  156. bryal99

    Free Week

    Typical - I have shed loads of food!! So I hope it is still going in a month or so................
  157. bryal99

    Slimseaa's Week 1 WI

    :happy096: :happy096: :happy096: Well done YOU !!
  158. bryal99

    JanD's dietchef diary

    Oh Shep - I am so sorry - you sound so fed up ! We are all here for you, when you need it.
  159. bryal99

    CarolineM's new improved diary

    Result !! :D Well done Slimseaa that is FAB !!! I love this way of eating - I don't tend to call it a diet as it is more a controlled way of eating smaller portions of tasty food and veg ! Have WI later on this morning ! But need to go to bed first ! Will hear about interview Tuesday...
  160. bryal99

    CarolineM's new improved diary

    :) Hi girlies I am still here - well done Caroline on your 100% and Jan - fab new photo!! Is your hair different ?? A new style - you look fantastic ! and Jessica well done again on your awe-inspiring weight loss !! It is amazing :p (As said on your thread !!) But I aggree it is much quieter...
  161. bryal99

    Week 9 Weigh In!

    Well done you !! That is fantastic ! :bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss: I had Fajita's last night and a pint of lager and lime but I did manage 100% all week so hoping it won't impact too much on Tuesday ! I also struggle to fit in exercise as have no time without the children - my DH...
  162. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    Hi Caroline - looking forward to your new diary! :D Like Shep I don't feel confident enough to 'do' my own - but I also enjoy reading and posting with you and Jan and all of us really !! Well my 1/2 day shopping was good - but only mananged part of a food shop because spent too much time...
  163. bryal99

    JanD's dietchef diary

    I hadn't actually thought about that - I have tried slim fast before - but that is not even the same !! - not very successfully tho !! I have a Cardiac OPA at the end of the month so I will check with the boss !
  164. bryal99

    Laura's weigh in !!

    I completely aggree with you guys - I so ..am there ! In that ZONE - but why now, and for how long, and what is different ?? I actually don't really understand this mind over matter stuff ! ??Just know I am so determined this time - I have tried to get this baby weight off since I had my eldest...
  165. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    Good Luck for WI tomorrow Caroline ! ;) I have a day off work (time owing)tomorrow so off to shops with my ma and a big food shop - I have to get the chocolate eggs for the PTA raffle at school (15 !!) my trolley will look very yummy !!:( All children will be in school/preschool - so I can...
  166. bryal99

    j_rabbit81 Weigh In!

    Jessica - I just noticed we have both lost 11% of our body weight - that is so GOOD !! Well done - how is the exercise going?? I plan to start when I am quite a lot lower - prob near goal or when I stop losing - mainly because not much time for me !! and I have a heart defect so don't want to...
  167. bryal99

    j_rabbit81 Weigh In!

    Doing ok thanks - work very busy, have 4 children to dress up for world book day tomorrow as a book character each !! and applying for a promotion (so trying to write my expression of interest that is focussed and not complete waffle !) I am so looking forward to weekend !! Have now booked my...
  168. bryal99

    JanD's dietchef diary

    Thanks Jan for all the info - it may be needed in the future when my weight loss plateaus ?? I am determined to get back to pre children weight !!
  169. bryal99

    Newbie with question..

    Hi Autumn Ash - I am on week 8 (can't remember !!) I think, but still really enjoying it all. I am in a (sad??) routine with my meals and eating. I have granola and 0%fat yog (vanilla activa) an apple and a banana - for breakfast, soup - for lunch (I love all the flavours especially the thick...
  170. bryal99

    Laura's weigh in !!

    Well done shep - onward and upward.............no downwards !! in terms of lbs down !!
  171. bryal99

    Laura's weigh in !!

    Well I have managed a small 1lb off - :) which I am very pleased with as we have had a challenging weekend with our friends staying and all that that involves !!:eek:
  172. bryal99

    j_rabbit81 Weigh In!

    That almost 2 stone - well done you !! Do you drink when you eat out ?? My downfall I think tho' only 3 nights of wine in the past 7 weeks isn't too bad !! We had friends and 2 extra children this weekend and so was off the plan for a few meals or so - maybe a STS this week !!
  173. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    I will be happy with a STS but 1lb would be good and 2 lbs a miracle !! WI tomorrow !!
  174. bryal99

    JanD's dietchef diary

    Jan that is soooo fantastic !! Do you recommend it ?? Tho' I have shed loads of DC food so will be here forever !!
  175. bryal99

    Strugglers' Diary... time to climb back on

    Glad to get your message Lochan and GOOD to see you back - we can do it !!
  176. bryal99

    Help please!?!?!?!?!

    Well done Clairbear and Jan on your losses they are fanatastic!!
  177. bryal99

    Newbie!

    Hi and :welcome2: I have not been on line much this week as babysitting, working, had friends staying etc.... Unfortunately it was a challenge with our friends here to stick to DC but I did the best I could at the time and now I am totally back on track !:cool::hide: WI tomorrow so I will find...
  178. bryal99

    Laura Week 6 weigh in

    Thanks guys for your positive support - very much appreciated !!
  179. bryal99

    Just Introducing Myself!

    How is it goin Southerngirl ??
  180. bryal99

    YAY!!! Milestone passed!!!!!

    Jan - I hear you are all meeting up soon - (on another thread) if I were closer would join you - it sounds like a lot of fun !!
  181. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    Oh I am !!
  182. bryal99

    Meal Pots...

    Have done the same so no idea but took a gamble - I love abit of a risk !!
  183. bryal99

    Help please!?!?!?!?!

    Xcellent ! Clairbear !!
  184. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    Hi I am back - have been very tired and lots of early nights DD up all thro night for past few nights and a challenging (I think that sums it up !) week at work ! I have just drunk several glasses of wine! Whoops.... Only planned to have 2 ! But I am feeling more chilled now - have friends...
  185. bryal99

    YAY!!! Milestone passed!!!!!

    Jan that is so good! I am the wrong side of a few wine gums tonight - I 'needed' the vino tonight - not sure what it will do to my WI on Tues but hopefully can turn it around - we also have friends arriving to stay the weekend in the morning !! So inevitably more wine tomorrow night !
  186. bryal99

    Selena's Weigh In! Eek!

    Well done you !!
  187. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    I was feeling like Billy no mates tonight !! There is nothing like talking to yourself !! I have been trying to avoid the pancakes - even to the point I got my ma down to cook them for the little ones as I may have ended up just having a small one with lemon and sugar !!
  188. bryal99

    Your top 5 DC foods...

    I love it all - but if I had to choose - 1. The beef chilli 2. chicken curry 3. beef and tomato soup 4 bean soup and 5. sausage casserole I love all the granola as does my 5 year old (I have had to source some Lizzies granola locally for him and buy it as his cereal in a bigger bag not sachets...
  189. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    How you doing today Caroline - it is soooo quiet on here this evening where is everyone ???
  190. bryal99

    The 100% day thread :)

    I think I have done 100% today - my only downfall (if it even is/was ??!!) was we had a bring and share lunch at work and tho' I had my soup as normal - I also felt I couldn't go empty handed so I took shed loads of fruit and ate it all and more !! So once again have overdone on the fruit side...
  191. bryal99

    Just Introducing Myself!

    Hi Southern Girl and :welcome2: This is a fab forum for support and advice and we are all here with the same goal in mind ! We are on this journey together and I plan to be around for as long as it takes and some more !!:rolleyes: The food is yummy and if you eat what they send plus the fruit...
  192. bryal99

    Laura Week 6 weigh in

    Just a little 1lb down ! Hardly surprising with my meal out on Sunday tho' - so I am happy !:D
  193. bryal99

    Week 7 Weigh In

    WELL DONE ! You are doing really well !!
  194. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    But did you win ???
  195. bryal99

    First Hamper for Sledgin...

    I am so boring with the veg and tend to have spinach (the kind you cook in bag from supermarket), asparagus (when on offer as my fav veg) and broccoli and kale. I love all the meals and so cook the main meal and pour over the veg yum yum............. The soups I always have in a mug as no time...
  196. bryal99

    The 100% day thread :)

    100 % today yesterday NOT 100 % at all !! Tho' damage limitation was carried out and I was far more controlled than I usually would be !! :wave_cry: If only I didn't enjoy food and eating and flavours and .............Confessions - well I had 2 glasses of vino:break_diet:, a starter seafood...
  197. bryal99

    JanD's dietchef diary

    Oh my golly - that all sounds a bit dramatic, Jan to say the least !!! Obviously the SW Consultant Role is all encompassing?? Seriously, I can see both sides to this and sadly, I think you may end up having to take a sabbatical - but I sense Caroline is quite right when she says go back and...
  198. bryal99

    Help please!?!?!?!?!

    Jan what are you like ............ LOL :love: Tempted.............. meaning the fruit of another..........???? :flirt2: You certainly know how to keep us amused !!!
  199. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    Good to hear you are feeling better Caroline and over the Chinese !! Hope the G and S was good and enjoy your walk !! I ahve a mad day tomorrow so may not get online at all!! Night xxx
  200. bryal99

    JanD's dietchef diary

    Jan since it is unlikely :( I will get online at all tomorrow - have footie games x2, ironing a mile high, my ma's 70th birthday lunch and tea with all the family and to get ready for school and work on Mon !! - but wanted to shout GOOD LUCK :hug99:!!for WI on Monday - I am really looking...
  201. bryal99

    First Hamper for Sledgin...

    Good Luck !! I am enjoying this as much as the day I started and it certainly is not a toil for me - almost a new way of life !! Make sure you drink plenty over the first few days (water etc) so as to avoid the headaches that some people seem to get (I wonder if it is a bit of a detox type...
  202. bryal99

    WOW!

    I totally aggree with you and I only feel hungry just before each meal !! Oh yeah - and all my cravings are gone ! Even the need for my wine is lessening !!:o
  203. bryal99

    JanD's dietchef diary

    Shep - that 1lb will go - for sure - you are hanging in here and virus's are funny things and really don't help when you are trying to lose weight! Jan - good to hear your tales and I also had no idea about the chat room. I may meander over that way later!! I am sure your SW friend will be...
  204. bryal99

    best yoghurt

    Hi LoChan - good to see you back again - you have been missed. Have a fab weekend and looking forward to your exploits on your return. Hopefully you will return feeling rejuvinated and raring to go!! PS I also like the M and S vanilla diet ones!!
  205. bryal99

    A few questions please? and a Hello!

    Hi there This is a healthy balanced diet that you do need to add fruit and veg to, as well as drinking plenty of water. You do still need a certain amount of willpower, but it is easy to prepare and tastes good. It re-educates your stomach to eating smaller portions. For me it has been just...
  206. bryal99

    Feel Sick!

    Good luck with your WI tomorrow!
  207. bryal99

    Feel Sick!

    Jessica in the beginning when I started DC I was eating vast quantities of fruit because having done SW in the past I assumed it was ok - also we tend to eat a lot of fruit as a family so there is always lots around!! What I am trying to say is - I am sure it won't cause a problem - and you...
  208. bryal99

    Thinking about starting Diet Chef - Advice Please

    What did you decide to do??
  209. bryal99

    best yoghurt

    I have swapped and changed between Mullerlight vanilla, an organic 0% vanilla one (can't remember the brand), 0% Total greek yoghurt but I have settled on Activa 0% vanilla (not sure on cals - but don't care !!)
  210. bryal99

    JanD's dietchef diary

    Well done Jan on your last DC WI. I am sure you will do really well on LT. I don't think it does any harm to change plans as the aim is ultimately the same and sometimes it helps the body and mind !! At least you haven't given up which would have been so much the easier option. However, I...
  211. bryal99

    First Hamper for Sledgin...

    Hi Sledgin - and a BIG welcome. :welcome: I am just starting my 2nd hamper and so far so good. I am enjoying this diet and love the food ! I am in a slightly boring routine with it all - but I have had the odd meal out and eat a roast with the family every weekend. I have cut out the...
  212. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    I hope you are feeling better soon :(- I actually (touchwood) can't believe I haven't caught a cold from one of the little ones - all have had coughs, colds and fevers over past few weeks usually I would have and I have been putting it down to my healthy diet.... Also hope WI was a loss for you :)
  213. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    As I have said before I totally love this diet !!:p I feel the healthiest in a long time. The food is tasty and I add veg and 2 -3 pieces of fruit. I am in a good routine with it all and if I go out I have a healthy meal with little or no carbs and no desert, also I have cut alcohol out. I...
  214. bryal99

    I've been and gone and done it :o))

    Always a friend !!
  215. bryal99

    I've been and gone and done it :o))

    Jan How many days so far on the Lipotrim and what's it like ?? I take my hat off to you and look forward to hearing how it's going !! Perhaps you could start a guest thread on this DC forum!! lol xxxx
  216. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    Hang in there - Stay focussed ! When I have felt tired and in need of a boost - I have gone to bed early and managed to avoid all the high calorie rubbish I would normally reach for ! Not so good for my DH as it means we are like ships that pass in the night !!
  217. bryal99

    Thinking about starting Diet Chef - Advice Please

    I echo Jessica - this diet totally suits me and my lifestyle - I also love food too much not to eat at all! I have found this diet fairly easy to follow and stick to. I add 2- pieces of fruit and a big portion of veg and I add no carbs at all !! I would recommend this to anyone !
  218. bryal99

    Credenhill's Diary

    Go for it Caroline !! The weather is glorious here today so plan to blitz the house this am and then take the children for a walk with the dogs this pm! It's half term here and we are dog sitting for a friend so we have 2 mutts this week!!
  219. bryal99

    Diet Chef 5 for 4 week Offer

    I will probably see if I can afford my 3rd 5 week hamper at the end of the month so as to take advantage of the offer !!
  220. bryal99

    I've been and gone and done it :o))

    I can't quite believe it ! But..... I have just weighed in for the week and I am down by 5 lbs !! Perhaps I should go out more often !! Feeling very happy with this !! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: Will be starting my 2nd 5 week hamper today !!
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    Week 6 Weigh In

    That is so GOOD Jessica - I wasn't quite as controlled as you on Valentines and had several glasses of wine and Banoffee Pie !! Tomorrow is WI so will wait and see if it has impacted on me !! I know what you mean about the digestion side of things as it all certainly effected me big time -...
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    Credenhill's Diary

    Well done Mrs, 20lbs is a fantastic weight loss since the beginning of January - Inspirational !! I think having a holiday to aim for is helpful especially at this time of year when you want/crave comfort type foods !! And my ma is also a fab cook - and really enjoys cooking ! I am not so...
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    Diet Chef 5 for 4 week Offer

    Thanks for that - I had thought it was already finished as the email in Jan had stated end of Jan !!
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    Portion Sizes?

    I agree - initially I looked at the granola and thought is that it but mixed with a muller light yoghurt and an apple - I am full until lunch time - again the soup and a a piece of fruit easily will take me to teatime and my meal plus veg added is also filling (again is prob 1/2 what I was...
  225. bryal99

    I've been and gone and done it :o))

    OMG - I have been gone for 2 days and it is all change for you Jan !! I am sure you will do fantastically on Lipotrim - I don't know much about it - Is it a diet you buy on line ? Or a club - like SW/WW ? Will google it later and find out - Please keep us posted as I am very interested in how...
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    Anyone else having a night off 14.02.09 ??

    Oh I did!! Caroline !! I actually ate reasonably sensibly for me - ie no bread, small amount of carbs, 4-5 glasses of vino but..............a big piece of banofee pie with NO cream!! Now.... will this impact tomorrow at my WI - will wait and see !!
  227. bryal99

    Valentines Day!

    Jessica - it is my fiirst meal out since on DC this evening ! It feels strange doesn't it !! I am going to try and keep cals down today and enjoy my meal tonight and have a few glasses of vino (it will be interesting to see how controlled I can be !) Enjoy !!! and may the LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...
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    Credenhill's Diary

    Whats an ipaq ??? Glad you had a good time !! I love Pizza hut!!
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    JanD's dietchef diary

  230. bryal99

    Anyone else having a night off 14.02.09 ??

    Thanks for your advice - I think I will do as you suggest low calorie all day and eat reasonably well and a couple of 'wine gums' !! Happy Valentines everyone !!
  231. bryal99

    Anyone else having a night off 14.02.09 ??

    :heartpump: As it's Valentines night tomorrow and we are out for dinner !!:candledinner: I plan to have wine and a yummy meal ! Looking forward to the meal - but not sure if I should stay on plan all day till meal or cut down on calories and eat carefully when we go out or have a...
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    JanD's dietchef diary

    Caroline - why are you changing your user name? - just curious?? WL is fab! - back on track now - and down to the next level !!
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    Credenhill's Diary

    Well done you !!
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    Credenhill's Diary

    Hi there everyone - well the holiday is real and almost too good to be true!!:rolleyes: Wait for it, it is............. Mauritius.......... :bliss: and is 1 week for 2, 1/2 board in a 5 star resort value £4000 I cannot believe it and I haven't stopped smiling :) all day! I spoke to the...
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    JanD's dietchef diary

    It's just a blip Jan and you CAN turn it around!! Go for it!!
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    Credenhill's Diary

    It was a comp in the travel section in the Daily Mail - I don't even buy the paper but my motherinlaw does and I always read it on a sat night ! (I am a creature of habit!!) my lap top was to hand and I entered on line. DH very pessimistic and dubious about it all - also saying he doesn't want...
  237. bryal99

    cant believe it..day 2 and i caved already!!

    Poor you !! BUT don't look back - you can't go back and change it - just forward and down ( I mean - lbs down !!) You can do it !!
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    The 100% day thread :)

    100% today - struggled a bit at the weekend but hung in there - did succomb to a couple of smoothies that DH made with the children - hopefully not too bad a relapse !! - I decided they were healthy and could count as fruit!! Also had 2 x nakd bars yesterday ! - I love them so much !!
  239. bryal99

    Help please!?!?!?!?!

    I echo the others and have faith in yourself - YOU CAN DO IT ! I think that the problem with willpower is that it varies all the time and you certainly need to be in that 'zone' - I have had my moments in the past but a goal always helps and a reason to do it - if not only for yourself - as you...
  240. bryal99

    Week 5 Weigh In

    Did 2 lbs this week - and am pleased !! Good luck with WI's tomorrow Shep and Jan !
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    Credenhill's Diary

    Hi friends!! Come on we can do this together!!! :grouphugg: Just had my week 4 weigh in today and I am another 2 lbs down which I am quite pleased with !! I talked to my friend tonight who is on Cambridge and 650 cals and NO food - she is losing 1/2 stone each week - but I need food too much to...
  242. bryal99

    Week 5 Weigh In

    I find it is all so exciting - hearing about how well everone is doing !! I have become a complete DC bore !! Well done you!!! You must be able to notice the difference - Jessica how long do you think you will stay on DC ?? and have you heard or do you know the longest or average time people...
  243. bryal99

    New Diet Chef Food!!

    .....and I thought that the variety was already pretty damn good and it looks set to get better - there really is no excuse to fail!!!???.........
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    Credenhill's Diary

    My mum is the opposite and always encouraging me to lose weight - tho' not always in the most positive ways !!! The children are my tempters as they are always trying to put yummy things in my mouth.......... I have taught them to share so well !! - in the past to my advantage !!
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    first day! going well so far

    Good luck - you CAN do it!! I have had several tough days - but have stuck with it - do you have anything to look forward to ?? I am sure a reward or 2 may help !! NOT cake tho !!!!
  246. bryal99

    what are we all eating today?

    Well Sundays are always a bit different because I eat with the family at lunch time as we always have a roast! :eating: So........today I had my granola and vanila 0% fat yoghurt, roast chicken,gravy(just a bit!), carrots, broccoli, mini corn cob (only 1 !!) and then blueberries and 0% yoghurt...
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    Credenhill's Diary

    We saw bed time stories with the children in early Jan - I really enjoyed it and so did the little ones but my DH thought it was a bit schmultzy and very american.......... My 3 year old also had her first night terror after (poss related!!) - have you seen Madagascar 2 - I thought it was fab...
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    Holiday Ideas

    Jessica - have you decided where to go?? By Ruda - I mean Croyde Bay (Ruda is the camp site!). I think having a holiday to look forward to really helps - its my ma's 70th this year and she is taking us all to USA - we managed to jointly use all our accrued air miles and are frantically saving...
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    Credenhill's Diary

    Pie sounds good! I need to go and have my meal as still not eaten yet have been sorting children and collecting from swimming club - footie cancelled due to snow !! Glad to hear you are hanging in there!!
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    JanD's dietchef diary

    Thank you Jan and Caroline for all your kind words ! You are so sweet !!;) It makes me so cross that the NHS survives on goodwill from the staff and sometimes you wonder why you bother!! :mad: moan moan DC going to plan - but seriously missing my wine tonight ..............:party0036:Will stay...
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