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  1. voodoo

    re-started today

    Hi Sam are u on FB? Messaging would be a LOT easier for me to do, lol! I was looking at Avidlite too, let me know what it tastes like & how it works. I'm back OP (on plan) now, started Monday, had Friday off for bro-in-laws birthday meal but lost 5lbs in 4 days!!!! Back OP since Saturday & being...
  2. voodoo

    Starting Avidlite Shakes

    No idea what they are, have you Googled or searched for it? Have you looked for a forum especially for Avidlite? Hope you get sorted out. xxxxxxsharon
  3. voodoo

    weekend off

    Hi Sam!!! xxxxxxx I bet you're getting tummy ache now! I did and aches & pains in my joints. I'm restarting AGAIN on Monday, my Dad is having a triple bypass next week, as soon as all the other drugs are out of his systen (Warfarin & other stuff for his lungs/breathing). I've been eating sh*t...
  4. voodoo

    can you buy CS shakes and bars individually anywhere?

    Ah maybe EBay? My local Rowlands stocks quite a few flavours sold individually, have you tried looking for other local ones you could travel to easily? xxxxsharon
  5. voodoo

    Re-Starting CS

    Hi, I had two weeks off & gained back almost a stone:break_diet:; my Dad had a heart attack & is waiting for a bypass & I'm a stress eater. I know I can't carry on like this & I so enjoy CS & low carb + my tummy is SO much better w/o bread/wheat. I'm re-committing, as of yesterday, I really...
  6. voodoo

    Starting today :-)

    Twinkle BEWARE REGGAE REGGAE sauce it is FULL of sugar=carbs, did you check the label? Though I'm sure it won't hurt too much but I check EVERY label whilst dieting/low carbing. xxxxxsharon
  7. voodoo

    Really fed up/upset - GAINED

    :wave_cry:Hi, I lost 14lbs in 4 weeks then another 3 the week after..went on holiday was GOOD, walked ate on plan, couldn't weigh in, weighed this week & GAINED 2lbs!!! I have NOT CHEATED, TOM is here, almost, feel depressed enough without this. Anyone else had a gain without knowing why...
  8. voodoo

    Starting on 1st March 2010 anyone?

    You could join us on the 8 week challenge, I know you're just starting but everyone is helpful & nice. This is VERY different to slimfast, that made me ill. This is low carb, 3 snacks & 1 meal + 2 shakes/soups bars. How much do you want to lose? xxxxxxxsharon
  9. voodoo

    Help Help Help!!

    Ahh ru TOTALLY veggie? Eggs, tofu, cheese, salads/stir-fries are all ok, whatever it is it MUST be low carb. I have no idea of the carbs in Quorn & soya products BUT try ringing the phone number on Celeb Slim's website, they are very helpful. Good luck! xxxxxxsharon ps fat & calories aren't...
  10. voodoo

    knuckling down again

    Ahhh staying the same, doh! Thanks. xxxxxxsharon
  11. voodoo

    knuckling down again

    stsing what is it? xxxxsharon
  12. voodoo

    Anyone messed up yet?

    Poor Sam, hope ur feeling better soon. Get some water down you, a walk & then a hotwater bottle on your tummy + paracetamols if u need them. I'm going to visit my parents for a few days (they live in Mablethorpe) & I'm still feeling rotten, sweating, hot+cold, blocked nose, headaches...ick!!! I...
  13. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Blueale, I had about 9 stone to lose (20st 5lbs) now it's a LOt less (19st 2lbs)in just 5 weeks. xxxxxxsharon
  14. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Lost 3lbs this week, REALL pleased as I wasn't very good, supose all that nose blowing burnt some calories up, lol! xxxxxxxsharon
  15. voodoo

    week 6

    FABULOUS!!! So pleased for you. xxxxxxsharon
  16. voodoo

    Anyone messed up yet?

    Ah but at least you were having FUN!!!! lol Hope u had a fab time. xxxxxxxsharon
  17. voodoo

    Anyone messed up yet?

    Hi, I was quite ill Wednesday night, terrible chest pains, had to see the Dr on Thursday who told me it was a virus. Coz of the stress (or what?):break_diet: I had 6 custard creams & 3 glasses of wine, yet I felt too ill to have my second shake/soup & healthy dinner:confused:. I hope it doesn't...
  18. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Ahh well your target sounds good to me! I'm 5'8" so anything under 12 stone is great. You don't have that far to go, bikinis ahoy by Summer for you then! xxxxxxsharon
  19. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    WTG, how tall are you? Your weight target seems low to me BUT of course if you're not very tall you won't want to weigh much. xxxxxsharon
  20. voodoo

    slim fast comparison

    Will she still be your friend if you did give her some? lol! Where's she coming from, Ireland? xxxxxxsharon
  21. voodoo

    slim fast comparison

    Yeah, nothing worse than 'saving money' by buying stuff on offer that makes you heave!!! lol xxxxxxx sharon
  22. voodoo

    slim fast comparison

    Lemon meringue flavour or what? xxxxxsharon
  23. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Lost another 2lbs, I'm now at 14lbs or 1 stone off. I MUST exercise now as my cold has gone & 2lbs a week at my weight isn't enough, I can lose that at S/W, I PROMISE no more salted nuts either, hubby keeps buying them & eating them inh front of me...TORTURE!!! Anyone 'cheated' yet? As it was...
  24. voodoo

    slim fast comparison

    Sam I'm sure all the exercise you're doing should even out any additional calories/carbs in the shakes. As you're out & about it is SO much easier to glug from a bottle of ready made rather than mucking about mixing it. I have a meal bar if I'm out BUT as it only happens x3 a week it isn't too...
  25. voodoo

    week 4 weigh in- how did you do

    Ditto for the busy week-end, went out Friday with sis & mate, got drunk on 6 voddys & 1 jd, lol! Cheap night out, had diet mixers of course & saved a meal bar for when I got in, felt virtuous. What have you been up to? xxxxxsharon
  26. voodoo

    week 4 weigh in- how did you do

    2 more pounds off, - a bit miffed actually- but now 14lbs down = 1 stone for my birthday, 45 today...ARGGHHHH. xxxxxxx sharon
  27. voodoo

    slim fast lemon meringue!!

    Ahh yes, I assumed the bars would be a bit higher that's why I only have 3 a week, as I do find them a bit 'addictive'. xxxxxxsharon
  28. voodoo

    slim fast lemon meringue!!

    Are they bars or actual meringues? Sounds a bit sickly to me! I have a fruit fudge meal bar when I 'need' something sweet, rest of the time I have vanilla shake in coffee & soup for lunch. xxxxxxxsharon ps are they low carb then & do they count as 'snacks'? thanks
  29. voodoo

    TOTM

    Satay mmmm I might make some this week. I'm having ANOTHER TOTM, just 2 days since my last one finished!!! I'm NOT happy about it, I always worry about being smelly & I sweat a lot when I'm 'on'. I treated myself to a George Foreman & I've done burgers on it & chicken sprinkled with Cajun...
  30. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Kila, I do but it's upstairs as it takes too much rom up. I did gey a Tony Little Gazelle which folds up to use BUt since injuring my back it hurts to use it. TOTM came AGAIN today and I have a cold starting so I won't be doing much today. xxxxxxsharon
  31. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Lost 2lbs, bit fed up BUT 12lbs in 3 weeks. Must exercise! TOTM has just finished so hoping for a better loss next week, jeans are loose & can take them off without undoing them! Pleased about that! xxxxxxxsharon
  32. voodoo

    TOTM

    Yes could be, lol my hubby had it about 6 years ago too. Poor thing, now I'm too 'past it' to get pregnant, lol! Might be an idea to marl periods down on a calendar or diary, just in case it's hormonal. xxxxxsharon
  33. voodoo

    Race for Life- i've bit the bullet

    Good for you! I thought of trying it but had to put it off coz of my back/hip. My Mum had breast cancer about 10 years ago, when I was prgnant so I feel it's a good cause, when is the cut-off for signing up? xxxxxsharon ps I'll look at sponsoring you later as I have a TON of housework to do.
  34. voodoo

    TOTM

    Ahh, I'm on HRT & I ALWAYS 'start' on the first row of pills, this time I 'started' on the last line, a week EARLY! I know from being on Cd it can affect your periods, less, more, late & early. Are you on any contraceptive? I think it might be an idea to ring the number on the Celeb Slim website...
  35. voodoo

    what are your weekend plans

    Sam, lol! Poor you! You should be out partying! I lover J|C too but have gone off Casualty-I watched it fron the very start- it irritates me now, same storylines. Nurse gets pregnant, dr loves nurse, marries, gets divorced falls for new nurse/dr, lol! Hope ur resting & enjoy your weekend. I...
  36. voodoo

    week 2 weigh in

    Ooo where's the sale & do they do size 20? What sort of jeans were they, dark, light, tight, bootcut etc? You'll be in 'em in no time! xxxxsharon
  37. voodoo

    sole source on CS??

    Sam if you're ill I think cutting calories that drasticaly could harm you. Nothing to stop you having lots of low carb soups or getting your Mum to make a chicken stew, minus the spuds. BUT if you feel manky & want to try I'd go for at LEAST 4 packs a day + vitamins. Hope you are feeling better...
  38. voodoo

    week 2 weigh in

    10lbs but you are doing fab, u have 3 stone less to lose than me. Wish I could lose 10lbs every 2 weeks, lol. I bet your jeans need hitching up too! WTG!!!! xxxxxxxsharon
  39. voodoo

    Just started :)

    K's Mummy, have you tried herbal tea? If you check (most are carb/calorie free) you can have them, when I'm cold I drink them, it warms you up, tastes quite nice & you're getting your water in. xxxxxxsharon
  40. voodoo

    Jan starters

    Thanks Delly. It is hard to get back on track, I was worried bigtime yesterday but I threw out the bread & butter pudding & french stick, lol! Drink your water, it really helps(even if it makes you cold, like it does me).xxxx xxxxsharon
  41. voodoo

    Jan starters

    Confession time... Yesterday I lost 1lb, not happy about it BUT stayed positive, 10lbs in 2 weeks etc.. I felt really down, kids were bad, tummy hurt, had 4 pieces of french stick with butter, bread & butter pudding, 1 1/2 bags of crisps & bottle of red wine. Today I feel sick, bloted and...
  42. voodoo

    why do you want to lose weight CS style

    Good idea Sam;- Tight jeans with no flab hanging over more adventurous in the bedroom... or stairs etc, lol! sexy undies nice clothes, no more 'fat' shops or worrying about whether they stock my size walking long distances without back or foot ache kids not being ashamed of me at school...
  43. voodoo

    do you have bathroom scales in your house?

    I have some, use them in the kitchen once a week, rest of week they are in a cupboard out of the way. Kitchen is only room to have hard floor & not easy to be tampered with by my boys. xxxxxsharon
  44. voodoo

    how many weeks do you buy at a time

    14, doh! I'm being a retard today! xxxxxsharon
  45. voodoo

    Flavour reviews-bars, soups. shakes & snack bars

    Ah the choc orange shake, what can I say...VOMIT! I gagged as I drank it but didn't want to waste £2 lol! xxxxxxsharon
  46. voodoo

    how many weeks do you buy at a time

    Yes at least you get variety. I bought starter pack, then new flavours online & soup (beef) & vanilla at chemist. I'm TERRIFIED of starting the banana shakes, they will be my last resort, lol. I'm trying to get 2x a week so I can have more choice. What a shame you can't pick 21 shakes/soups for...
  47. voodoo

    Jan starters

    Only lost 1lb this week but 10lbs over 2 weeks is still fine. Bit upset but still being good, though had an extra snack Saturday. Bit fed up but had an extra snack on Saturday and hormones are weird, I always struggle to lose for 1 week each month. K'smum, welcome, did you check with your...
  48. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Ohh ru into bikes then? I don't go for Triumphs, choppers & Nortons are my fave. Hubby has a zzr1100, NOT comfy for someone as pillion anyway, let alone someone with long legs, long fat legs, lol. Wish we could afford another one as he won't sell that & we need a car to go shopping & take the...
  49. voodoo

    starting week4

    Well done! It can be so hard resisting, great you were prepared. xxxxxsharon
  50. voodoo

    20 Kilograms in 20weeks.

    Yeah you do lose fast, in a couple of weeks you should notice clothes getting loose. I take it baby is on the bottle as you know you can't do this & breastfeed? (sorry to sound bossy, lol) xxxxxxsharon
  51. voodoo

    new flavours box arrived today

    So are you a fellow curly? I can't be bothered, my hubby HATES my hair straight though my hairdresser straightens it when I get it cut. It makes a nice change to have swishy hair, though doing it every day must damage it. How was the gym, are you sore & did you sleep well after all that...
  52. voodoo

    starting week4

    WTG!!!! How are your clothes feeling, have you dropped a dress size yet? 10lbs SUPPOSEDLY is a dress size BUt I wear stuff that is tight to start with, lol. Soon be a WHOLE stone off, WELL DONE!!!! xxxxxxsharon
  53. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Kila, I take it you haven't had kids? lol I'll never look hot naked, 3 kids & HUGE weight gain due to depression, I'll be left with lots of loose skin, but hey it's better than lots of 'full' skin.xxxxxxxx Theresa surely 2 stone should take you to the right weight for your height? Wish I only...
  54. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Okay, we've signed up for this but I was wondering about everyone's targets/aims (I'm nosey, ;)in a good way, lol!), so here's mine;- SHORT TERM To wear a GORGEOUS Norton Commando bike t shirt (my dream bike) it's a small large, lol size 16? LONG TERM size 12-14 & thigh length boots (umm...
  55. voodoo

    new flavours box arrived today

    Oooh might try that one tomorrow, sounds nice! It's peeing it down so forgot to call into chemists, was lazy & had a taxi home. I looked like a drowned rat, but my hair is drying nice & ringlety, lol! xxxxsharon
  56. voodoo

    Flavour reviews-bars, soups. shakes & snack bars

    Veg soup a bit bland, Cookies & cream shake ok, Mulligatawney soup YUM, caramel a bit too sweet for me but nice in coffee! xxxxsharon
  57. voodoo

    new flavours box arrived today

    The Mulligatawney? I thought it was lovely too, I might add a pinch of curry powder to my BOX of beef soups, lol! I'm getting caramel snack bars & choc or berry fudge meal bars tomorrow, though I find it hard to stop at just one.... Gotta get vanilla to put in my coffee too, it's my 'pretend'...
  58. voodoo

    20 Kilograms in 20weeks.

    Crystal, HI!!!! I'm on my second week of CS, was on CD ages ago. I REALLY like this & the ppl I've met on here are so supportive & helpful. xxxxsharon
  59. voodoo

    Newbie!!

    HI!! xxxxx I did CD a year+ ago it was HARD. Dunno about youghurts, check the labels it MUST be low carb. If you stuck to CD this is EASY compared to it AND you are able to exercise. I lost 7lbs first week on CD, lost 9lbs first week of Celeb Slim!!! xxxxsharon
  60. voodoo

    new flavours box arrived today

    I liked the Mulligatawny (sp?) soup-lovely & 'curry' flavoured, not tried cookies & cream yet, veg soup was a bit bl;and. Good luck with weigh-in though I KNOW you don't need it. xxxxxxsharon ps did you think it looked manky just crammed in a bag? my order was short the soup so they sent me 2...
  61. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    So..where is everyone? I'm SO cold today AND hungry, drinking my soup & shake hot, had herbal tea & my dinner but still cold. xxxxsharon
  62. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Why Sam what's wrong with what you had? Looks like it's all good low carb stuff, except maybe carrotts. About driving yourself mad my hubby is looking VERY bored every time I mention 'low carb' or celeb slim, lol His eyes just glaze over! Theresa I think burger is fine as long as it's not got...
  63. voodoo

    what food do you miss most?

    Tell me about it! I was toying with going into teaching seconary school (initially I trained as a primary school teacher English & technology as specialisms) Technology as I volunteer on Fridays at a local school & love the art & tech lessons but it's really hard to find a LOCAL place to do the...
  64. voodoo

    what food do you miss most?

    Does vodka count as food? lol I miss booze a bit, bread-especially covered with butter, toast-likewise. Don't miss any of them THAT much though, it's not worth a gain or small loss to eat any, yet! lol What are you hoping to do for work when you get your degree, I know anthropology is to do...
  65. voodoo

    Jan starters

    Okay first weigh-in lost...drumroll please!!(lol) NINE pounds!!!! I am jumping around like someone demented. This is better than when I was on Cambridge diet-only lost 7lbs in first week & no food was allowed either. xxxxxsharon ps I do need to lose 9+ stone so it will come off faster for a...
  66. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Thanks, isn't it great to 'share' all this stuff? xxxxsharon
  67. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    bumping this up...Weigh-in on Monday, excited, scared, optimistic just al over the place really, lol! xxxxsharon ps must get b4 pics taken & do measurements as I forgot last week.
  68. voodoo

    what can i have for my dinner

    Most veg, just NOT sweetcorn, peas, parsnips, beans/pulses (too carby) THINK carrots are ok. Have you checked your book, it SHOULD list them, though I mostly stick to fancy bags of salad leaves. xxxxxsharon
  69. voodoo

    Flavour reviews-bars, soups. shakes & snack bars

    BUGGER!!! I was SO looking forward to tomato soup.... Had a berry fudge MEAL bar, it was nice, very chewy but suprisingly good. xxxxsharon
  70. voodoo

    what can i have for my dinner

    Same here, any lean protein, chicken, beef, lamb, turkey, fish + salad or low carb veg. You can have spag bol MINUS the spag, might be an idea to pop to library & look for low carb recipe books, there should be plenty of them. xxxxxsharon
  71. voodoo

    Flavour reviews-bars, soups. shakes & snack bars

    'Great minds' & everything lol! xxxxsharon
  72. voodoo

    Just bought a starter pack

    Hi 'mummy' did I see you did cd before? I did, this isn't as nice tasting but you get a MEAL -YAY!!! AND three snacks. Another good thing is you can exercise, in fact you are advised to, this will be a doddle after cd. As with CD drink as much water as you can, vary your snacks, experiment with...
  73. voodoo

    Flavour reviews-bars, soups. shakes & snack bars

    Hi thought as there are a few of us now we could have a thread about what we think of the flavour/texture etc of the products, here are mine;- Choc shake -ok Cafe latte-not bad Apple crumble snack bar-VILE, very chemical/fake tasting, horrid powdery texture Fruit snack bar-not a lot better...
  74. voodoo

    Composition of snacks

    Thanks Sam! Though have you wondered WTF 'Tasty' cheese is? All cheese is tasty to me!!! lol Also do you wonder why it's called 'celebrity' slim? It actually put me off at first, til I looked into it. xxxxsharon
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    2nd weigh in

    WOOHOO!!!! So pleased for you! xxxxxsharon
  76. voodoo

    Jan starters

    Hey it could have been MUCH worse, I wanted oven chips so bad yesterday I went & cleaned my teeth whilst hubby threw some of his away. I know I would have succumbed if I hadn't gone out of the kitchen, I HATE waste & like chips. Keep thinking of a smaller dress size (or several sizes smaller NO...
  77. voodoo

    Jan starters

    I had a sneaky peek on scales today after having breakfast out (sos, bacon, mushrooms & tomato, all grilled!+ fried egg) down 5lbs since Monday! Not counting it as official though, 'proper' weigh-in is Monday in joggers & t-shirt as I did before. I'm so happy though! Coz of being good & not...
  78. voodoo

    celery dipped in humus

    I'm sure celery is almost carb free, it's a veg so go ahead, I had it with red pepper mmmm hummous I LOVE it! xxxxxxsharon
  79. voodoo

    meals/snacks?

    Chicken soup..ICK!!!! Dreading banana & strawberry shakes & caramel..sounds sickly to me. xxxxsharon
  80. voodoo

    meals/snacks?

    Sam hope you made it to the chemists, I ordered mine online as it's bad snow & ice here + I hurt my back & am struggling to walk very far and scared of falling over coz I'm walking like an old lady, lol! xxxxxsharon
  81. voodoo

    Jan starters

    You know you can freeze it? I used to make my own, I'm not Irish but LOVE the bread and those farls mmmm & potato bread mmmm NO!!!!! But to help it might be good to make a batch up & freeze it as soon as you can to stop temptation taking over, if like me warm bread & butter are addictive & you...
  82. voodoo

    New 8 week challenge!!!!

    Right I want to lose 20+lbs-ideally 28lbs (2stone). Aiming for at LEAST 5lbs on Monday (my first week on CS) xxxxsharon
  83. voodoo

    Jan starters

    Sam, so brave of you to open up.xxxxxx I'm sharon, 20 stone 5lbs (or was when I started on Monday, lol) no idea about kgs. I had terrible first marriage where I gained 7+ stone & I use food/booze as a 'medication' too. No more booze, not so much food either, lol! 2nd marriage is ok, have two...
  84. voodoo

    Celebrity Slim 8 week challenge

    yes, sure, I'm up for it...anyone else? xxxxsharon
  85. voodoo

    Celebrity Slim 8 week challenge

    So....where did everyone go?????:wave_cry: I want to lose 20+lbs in the FIRST 8 weeks. I do need to lose around 10 :eek:ahem....STONE xxxxxx sharon
  86. voodoo

    meals/snacks?

    Thanks, I saw about SMALL cans of tuna for snacks & I've got low fat hummous too, hope red pepeers aren't too carby as they are going to be my dippers. It is good that every time I feel 'nibly' it's time for a shake/soup or snack, think I can stick this out as long as I can stomach the flavours...
  87. voodoo

    celebrity slim any one doing diet

    My boys were off school Monday & Tuesday due to a tummy bug, which of course I got Monday night....I'm back on track today. Yesterday I had a low fat Activia yoghurt & 2 small pieces of cheese later on in the day, so hopefully there's no damage done. What flavours has everyone tried? I'm not...
  88. voodoo

    meals/snacks?

    Anyone else finding the 'allowable snacks' a bit boring, there isn't enough info on what we can have for my liking. I did the Cambridge diet 2 years ago & leaflet was so much more detailed & comprehensive. Still I suppose we can swap tips etc on here, low carb AND low calorie, what about...
  89. voodoo

    celebrity slim any one doing diet

    Well just had a cafe latte, hot-ish, it was quite nice, suprised at how well it mixed with a whisk. I'm mad at hubby as he won't buy me the bars, too expensive he says!. I'm still in pain & unable to walk to the chemist myself, but if necessary I will order online. Odly I thought I'd have...
  90. voodoo

    first week weigh in

    WTG!!! Are your clothes any looser yet? I'm still waiting for postie to deliver mine, it better be here for Monday!!!! We are visiting my parents for the week-end so I was holding off til then, you know what parents can be like about 'diets' especialy if they are different! Are you allowing...
  91. voodoo

    talking to my self

    Well there's more snow here so I've ordered a starter pack online. It's a shame you have no choice in mixed boxes & they won't swap flavours you hate, I found this out when I rang to ask a few questions, the girl was very nice & helpful. She also told me a guy had to rung up to speak to their...
  92. voodoo

    talking to my self

    Hi I SHOULD have started today BUT the weather is SO bad (& I have a bad back too) I couldn't make it to the chemist's. Going tomorrow whether the weather (lol!) is good or terrible to get my supplies. Theresa I'm HERE, lol!!!! Almost 45, 20 bl**dy stone...3 sons (2 disabled) fat, fat, fat &...
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    Not losing at all, 5lbs in 4 weeks, ADVICE please?

    Thanks but the shake is instead of a meal and it is low carb, it was allowed on IPD. Dunno if I could cut cheese out, if I can't have cheese I think I'll have to try another low carb plan, cheese is my life!!! lol It has helped keep me on plan, without it I'm sure I would cheat in some way, sad...
  94. voodoo

    Not losing at all, 5lbs in 4 weeks, ADVICE please?

    Ooooh I knew cider would be bad..... Yes I will try checking everything again, including weighing stuff. I do have bacon & mushrooms quite a bit. The first week I was quite ill & had 2 protein shakes & a tiny salad with ham/prawns (1small handful of green salad) with a little mayo-I don't think...
  95. voodoo

    Not losing at all, 5lbs in 4 weeks, ADVICE please?

    Hi, okay I'm following the book to the letter, I lost 7lbs the first week, gained the second:mad:, lost it the third & this week stayed the same.:sigh: I'm SO fed up. I had a pint of cider on Wednesday BUT I cut back on my carbs ready to allow for it. I've been busy, drinking 5+ pints of water...
  96. voodoo

    Confessions and warnings

    You poor thing!!! I've heard of this happening before;a friend on IPD (low carb) gorged on chocolate cake & beer, she was ill for two days, though she's back on plan & fine now. If I was you I'd load up on the water, take whatever medicines you need, antacids etc, & rest for a day, I'm sure...
  97. voodoo

    FAT FAST

    Oh I'd lose STONES, mostly coz my head would be in the toilet!!! What a disgusting & repetitive foods list!!!! Ok I love cheese (in almost ANY form) but NO veg? In the short term it might be ok, even the later stages seem to be VERY limited in choices. I think I'll stay with Atkins! lol xxxxxsharon
  98. voodoo

    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Well as I labelled it a chat thread here's my news.... I should have gone riding yesterday & have a refresher in tacking up (horse has a Kimblewick bit which I've never put on a horse before:confused:) as my friend is going away & I'm looking after her horse. Before anyone rings the RSPCA:eek...
  99. voodoo

    Atkins Bars ... help please! :)

    Ladymarmalade, so it's not just me walking about with a sausage in my hand!!! ;)lol xxxxxxsharon
  100. voodoo

    How did you choose your goal weight?

    Viks ME TOO!!!! I SHOULD be a size 22-24 BUt I wear 18-20 jeans as my 'apron' sort of squishes.....ick My oldest son is 22, then I have a son 8 & youngest is 6. After 22 years of hating my body it's time for a change. How old is your son? I've never been below13 1/2 stone (only for a couple of...
  101. voodoo

    KFC

    I'm sure I read somewhere (IPD low-carb book) that removing the skin/coating is okay, but not something you have all the time. I'm sure coleslaw is fine on Atkins too, in moderate amounts; I LOVE it! xxxxxxxsharon
  102. voodoo

    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    BUGGER!!!! :sigh:I was hoping my mate was wrong about the carbs.......:cry: xxxxxxsharon
  103. voodoo

    Comparng Weight Loss To VLCD

    Hi I was on CD for three months & lost a stone a month, first month of South Beach I lost a stone too. I did get bored though...trying Atkins now. Good luck whatever you choose. Personally the fact that I get to EAT cheese, steak, chicken etc helps me stick to it, as well as the odd dash of...
  104. voodoo

    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Jim you should be renamed 'The Atkins Oracle', lol! I might jst try those ribs on Friday along with foo yung, I will see what varieties they do. Has anyone had fried seaweed? I was told that it has 'hidden' carbs-such a sauces/additives si it isn't low-carb friendly. xxxxxsharon
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    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Jim, no wonder you had a quiet weekend after all that booze!!!lol I bet it was great catching up with them, do you miss being in the forces or are you glad to be out of it?xxxxxxx Wrinkly, wish I could ride a bike (I never learnt as we lived on a VERY steep hill & Dad wouldn't get stabilisers...
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    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Thanks Jar & Jim.xxxxxxxx I went out to a local club with hubby & two youngest sons (working men's club, not night-club, lol) I won a line and a full house at bingo + I had pork scratchings even though I wanted French Fries or cheese & onion crisps. Quite pleased with myself. What has...
  107. voodoo

    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Thanks so much, I did wait a week to weigh in I was SO tempted to do it Thursday. I'm writing everything down and I will be an 'Atkins Angel' for the whole of next week & see what happens. I appear to have put an inch BACK on my hips BUT lost 1/2 inch from each upper arm...que??? I know I should...
  108. voodoo

    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Any advice anyone, please? I've stuck 100% with this, lost 5lbs in 5 days but today I'm UP 2lbs!!! :cry:after a whole 7 days. I feel like crying... I'm not cheating. Everyone had a Chinese the other night I sat & ate some salad I'd saved from dinner (son, son's gf & hubby were all late eating...
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    Can we have....

    Jar what are they like? I'm laying off choccy at the mo..BUT I'm sure at some point further down the line I'll want some, I LOVE praline choccies....mmmm better cook my dinner before I raid the biscuit tin, lol! xxxxsharon
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    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    I'm the lowest of the low, VOLUNTEER teaching assistant, lol!!! NO WAY would I do a PGCE & teach secondary, unless it was somewhere where the kids are very good...dunno if that place exists in this country, sigh... My kid's school supports aschool in Africa & those kids walk MILES to school &...
  111. voodoo

    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Yes Jim, I feel the same, I SO want to smack some of them, lol! They are 11-16/18, (there's a sixth form) though I've only 'helped' with 11-13s, we get the 'naughty', disturbed & special needs in classes where there are at least 1-4 teaching assistants needed. They often act like babies, boys...
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    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Viks ICK!!! about the poo, I can't imagine how vile that was for you! Hey at least you're cooking, one hob meals can be quite fun, throwing stuff in. Is it a built-in one or freestanding (just curious)? Well I'm SO FED UP with hanging washing out only to fetch it in a few minutes later! I'm in...
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    The danger zone

    Right, I thought a broiler was some kind of steamer....m ignorance it seems, is ENDLESS, lol!!! xxxxxxsharon ps had a tsp of sugar free peanut butter & marscapone mixed together mmmmm not that I will be doing it very often, I've a feeling it can't be good on Atkins (though it was allowed on IPD)
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    I looked better fat

    Hmmmmm I think you looked cute big BUT much younger slim..... I think like everyone else, it was probably shock AND maybe she does like chunky guys? Don't reach for the pies!!! lol, only joking, I see you're too focussed and happy to get big again. xxxxxxsharon
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    The danger zone

    '67????!!!! Good grief I didn't know they had them then, apart from NASA & the like! Show's how little I know about computers, history...mmmm....everything, lol! xxxxxsharon ps Any ideas about snacks? My recipe book has loads of complicated recipes involving a broiler (whatever that is!) or...
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    The danger zone

    Hey there weren't really any pcs around when I was at school, (left in '81) just a couple of HUGE box thingies that the science dept used! So Jim if you're an old fart I'm even older or fartier, lol! xxxxxsharon
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    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Viks, so bad about the cooker, good thing it's not cold weather & you can enjoy salads & cold meats. Jim, yes I read your advice, much easier to digest than the book (why wasn't it written in phases/stages so you know where you are?). I'm so amazed at your progress, so expect a few questions...
  118. voodoo

    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Jar I did the IPD but on the third week (after losing 8-10lbs, I forget which) I GAINED & got so angry I went back to my bad old eating habits ('carb central' -crisps, bread, pasta AND cheese & booze) and gained about another stone+ BAD ME!! How are you finding the IPD, my mate has lost 6...
  119. voodoo

    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Wrinkly; which I'm sure you're not, lol; thanks, yes I've read lots of recipes & the 'Atkins for Dummies'-type guide. I wanted to chat with newbies like myself AND long-term Atkins-ers just to chat about anything & everything; compare recipes, losses, feelings, ups, down & anything else, even...
  120. voodoo

    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Ooooh thanks both of you, I've only just finished editing my sig from when I was on the Cambridge diet forum here a couple of years ago. Never expected replies so soon!!!lol. How are you both finding it? xxxxsharon
  121. voodoo

    New-bie/chat, & advice anyone...please?

    Hi, I'm on day 5 of Atkins & I feel SO ALIVE :Dtoday, especially after the last three days thinking I had Swine Flu, lol!!!!;) I've lost 5lbs and I can't understand why I didn't try this way of eating YEARS ago! Okay now I'm already worried about food boredom but I've been looking at...
  122. voodoo

    can i brag about a small victory?

    Oooh probably JEALOUSY, you're losing weight & you don't have naughty kids!!!lol WTG on getting the bath treats instead of choccy/Mc D's!! They last much longer & you'll SMELL lovely! Soon your sis will HAVE TO comment on your weight-loss too.xxxxx xxxxsharon
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    the transformation- continued

    Brilliant!!! Love the hair!!! How do you keep it so shiny when you colour it? Mine always goes dry & frizzy no matter how expensive or good the condioners/deep conditioner are, so JEALOUS of your losses and shiny new colour! xxxxsharon
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    **NOVEMBER CHALLANGE**

    pippa 15lb chika ? mochaj 14lb poohbearmufc 14 lb Lily 14 lb Porgeous 10lbs Ninababes 10lbs lost 6lbs :-D iwditt 14lbs Amber34 12lbs SpanglyRainbow 14lbs Christie 14 lbs Mommysue 14 lbs excesspounds = 14lbs Dobbie 10lbs Hedgemag 12lbs Sazzy34 10lbs Kippaxmum 14lbs Gdollery...
  125. voodoo

    Tummy flap/jeans

    I've lost 6 stones so far, with another 6 to go, trouble is my tummy hangs down & looks weird no matter what I wear :cry:unless it's really loose. I tried hold 'em in pants, loose-fit jeans (they fall down!!) & try to wear long tops to cover it up. It actually hangs over my pubic bone & looks...
  126. voodoo

    ARGHHHH

    Ooooops!!! How long have you been married? I've been with hubby 13 years & NEVER let him near the washer or dryer, consequences are too awful to contemplate, for him AND the clothes. On the plus side you could tell him he has to take you back next year to buy you a new one, either that or get...
  127. voodoo

    **NOVEMBER CHALLANGE**

    pippa 15lb chika ? mochaj 14lb poohbearmufc 14 lb Lily 14 lb Porgeous 10lbs Ninababes 10lbs iwditt 14lbs Amber34 12lbs SpanglyRainbow 14lbs Christie 14 lbs Mommysue 14 lbs excesspounds = 14lbs Dobbie 10lbs Hedgemag 12lbs Sazzy34 10lbs Kippaxmum 14lbs Gdollery 14lbs Mrs V -...
  128. voodoo

    xmas conference attire....please help

    Hi, it might be worth checking online first but a lot of clothes shops now have personal shoppers, a FREE service, & they can offer advice & another opinion on what suits you, give it a try! A bit of advice too, don't leave it too late, try a few trips with a trusted female or gay male friend...
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    Humour - Food with no Calories!! - let's add to the list!

    28 kids leftovers or food 'tasted' before serving to kids is calorie free. xxxxsharon
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    New Diary....New Start!!!

    Good luck! I loved your holiday photos, it gives me some consolation to see someone over 30 losing A LOT OF WEIGHT & looking good, your legs in your holiday pics had me green with envy!!!! I've lost 6 stone with another 6 to go & my thighs are REALLY saggy already even though I do a lot of...
  131. voodoo

    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    PS Are we doing a November challenge too? xxxxxsharon
  132. voodoo

    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    Hedgemag: 14lbs - Lost 9 lbs Cherry23: 14lbs Mochaj: 14lbs - Lost 2.25lbs Laney: 12lbs Missymoo: 12lbs - Lost 4lbs Skinnymonkey: 14lbs - Lost 2lbs lost 7lb voodoo: 18lbs - Lost 8lbs - Lost 4lbs-Lost 5lbs(but gained one week)TOTAL LOSS 16lbs SpanglyRainbow: 14lbs - Lost 10lbs...
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    OOh Shaza, so pleased that you are getting out, does the Reiki help with your RA? Congrats on the pub quiz & WTG on getting new friends, I try but most of the mums aren't very friendly at son's school. When are we going to Westfield??? lol Steve has a few days holiday left & needs to use them...
  134. voodoo

    Clothes Swap etc

    No need to apologise, you are a really kind person, thanks for offering it anyway. I hope this 'karma' thing finds you out & you get lots of good luck & nice things coming your way. xxxxsharon
  135. voodoo

    Clothes Swap etc

    Cmacca, that dress is perfect, with luck I'l be a 16 at Christmas but I'm fairly tall (5' 8"), how long is it? If it's suitable I'd happily send you something (money, cd sachets, lol, flowers...)for it. xxxxxsharon
  136. voodoo

    Well B*gger Me I've Got....

    Yes it's totally weird, my NOSE is thinner!!!! Hollows in my wrists, neck, elbows...Shame my tummy still looks like I'm 8 month's pregnant!!!lol xxxxxsharon
  137. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Hey Shaza, if I'd stuck to it I'd be 10stone 9lbs- my 'PERFECT' weight!!! Here I am at 16st 12!!!!!! No point in looking back, we can't change what's happened, we have to look forward to what we CAN ACHIEVE NOW & IN THE FUTURE. As you're feeling so poorly you just have to be easy on yourself &...
  138. voodoo

    ok how do you make a yummy hot choc ?

    Hi, I'm just drinking one now, I have two a day when it's cold. I make it up with 10 floz of boiling water, add 1 1/2 tsp of good coffee granules, 1 level tsp of Psyllium husks, top up to 15floz of cold water, add a sachet of choc shake & whizz round, lovely! Delete ther coffee if you aren't...
  139. voodoo

    going down a different picture path....

    You look lovely, I can't believe you're actually dieting! But better to get 20lbs off now rather than wait til it's 100+ like mine, lol BTW love your eyeliner, I'm too old now but used to go for the Egyptian/Siouxie look a few years ago. xxxxxxxxsharon
  140. voodoo

    Paul Mckenna

    Hi I bought his dvd 'Easy Weightloss' ages ago, I went into a 'trance' or something every time I listened to it (two weeks every day) though the only difference I noticed was that I slept better every night. Whatever helps us stay on plan has to be good.xxxxx xxxxsharon
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    trident sugerfree splash?

    Hi, I found some 'BLACK mint' sugar-free gum, liquorice & mint, lovely NO citric acid in it. Wrigley's AIRWAVES is the brand it clears your nose too & helps keep your mouth tasting FAB. I tried the fruity flavours but was worried about citric acid affecting me, this way I get a change from...
  142. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Shaza, you poor thing, pain can get the strongest of us to give up, so be gentle on yourself. As others have said there are plenty of CD options and other ways to lose or maintain weight, have you tried South Beach, it's FAB!! I tried it this Februray & lost 11lbs in my first week, 3lbs more...
  143. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Shaza, it must be the weather, lol!:p I was bad most of last week, really depressed & :cry:grotty. I'm back on SS since yesterday but got on the scales today & NO CHANGE AT ALL!!!:eek: I almost ate something BUT I didn't!:o I hope your RA is not too bad & you're able to concentrate on...
  144. voodoo

    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    I GAINED but WILL be posting a LOSS next week, I'm so ashamed, it's not like I ate TONS. xxxsharon
  145. voodoo

    Post One Thing You Really Like About Yourself

    My eyes, they are different colours & I love the fact they are unusual! I hate being average, though the thought that one day I will be a 'medium' is something I'll embrace, like being normal sized too, those average & normals I can live with! xxxxxxsharon
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Hi Shaza, saw Ann, got weighed no loss, but no gain! I felt so ashamed, still it went on fast, it'll come off fast, I hope! lol Hubby's dinner sounds nice, well done keeping away from it! I'm back on ss tomorrow, I feel too crap at the mo to stay the course but I am getting my head in the right...
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Hi Shaza, so glad that you are back in control. Sorry about your RA, there's no rush about the shopping, as long as I get enough notice so Steve can book a day off & have the boys, that way I can stay as long as I like without rushing off. If we are both really good we might be able to treat...
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Shaza, well have you any dates yet? I want to go shopping, even if it's just window shopping!lol How are you & how's the decorating going? I've been really low this last few days, no idea why, & eating so today I'm UP 4lbs, how come? My calories even out at less than 900 per day! I see Ann...
  149. voodoo

    Congratulations ******

    OOOh thanks Hedgemag, a laugh on a Monday!!! informative, thought provoking and true! Brill!xxxxx thanks, xxxsharon
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    So, so disappointed with myself

    Mrs V, is it catching? lol I've been feeling 'icky' all week, staying SS until the evening then picking or eating cobs & crisps. It's great you are back drinking water, you're helping me feel less guilt & to get back on the old H2O!!! There's plenty of time to get 2 1/2 stone off for Christmas...
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    3 stone gone

    Wow!!!! You look YEARS younger AND way more than three stone lighter! Congrats, I bet you are enjoying all those lovely SMALLER clothes & in another month or so & you'll be at target, I'm a little jealous, well ok, a lot jealous, lol! Well done.xxxx xxxxsharon
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Hi Shaza, hope your decorating turns out as nice as it sounds!! Do you have any dates yet as Steve really needs TWO WEEKS notice to book time off, in case I didn't send you the dates here they are again;-( I live in Heanor, nowhere NEAR Sinfin, lol, or anywhere really!!) FROM Monday 29th Oct...
  153. voodoo

    What are your plans for Christmas regarding food?

    Ooh having my two small sons, hubby, oldest son (he'll be 21 then, :eek:yikes) & his gf & brother-in-law for dinner so I will be 'being careful' but having a drink or three once my two boys are in bed. I will be ss-ing the rest of the time apart from New Year's eve & day where I'll be careful...
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    OOh lucky you! No I'm not offended at all I used to be a dinner lady & assistant teacher cover (illness & holidays) but it doesn't pay enough & both local schools are overstaffed if anything. I'm glad you got to Westhills b4 it got busy, I hate crowds too & dancing stuff doesn't bother me, I'd...
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    lol about the lights Shaza! I'm glad you are getting your house nice, it must be so exciting for you! Just think how fab it will look at Christmas with all the lights & decorations up too!! Half term here is 22 Oct-26Oct so the week beginning 29 Oct is ok, any day you like, let me know the days...
  156. voodoo

    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    Hedgemag 14lbs Lost 3.5lbs Nessa 7lbs Cherry23 14lbs Mochaj 14lbs - Lost 2.25lbs Laney 12lbs Missymoo: 12lbs - Lost: 4lbs Skinnymonkey: 14lbs - Lost: 2lbs voodoo: 18lbs Lost 8lbs LOST 4lbs SpanglyRainbow 14lbs Wanttobeslim: 10lbs Kangy 14lbs Jay2007: 14lbs Deisegirl 14lbs Ava 14lb...
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Forty-ish, wow just comparing your avatar & other pic on your post, you've done fantastically:)!! If you were closer you could have joined us, lol. Just window shopping though as neither of us are working but I might treat myself to a little 'something'. Shaza, did you get my pm? steve can't...
  158. voodoo

    how many

    138 my box of choccy says, that's mixed with water. xxxxsharon
  159. voodoo

    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    just bumping this up, hope everyone has a great AND ON PLAN week-end! xxxxxxsharon
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    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    Joanne, WOWEE!!!! That's so close to a WHOLE STONE, WTG!!!!!! I'm feeling pretty green with envy!!! lol It won't be long before you're having to get new clothes will it? xxxxxxsharon
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Any day would be ok, but prefer a bit of notice as hubby will book a day of so I get some free time. Aiden often wants to run around & talks & talks si we wouldn't be able to chat & I'd get stressed about him being naughty or breaking something! Get back to me as soon as poss then I can get...
  162. voodoo

    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    Welcome Julia, 'little boy' eh? lol I hope everyone else keeps visiting on here to report progress as I'm getting fed up with bumping it back up, lol! xxxxxx
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    big girls.....

    I find the whole term 'big girl' offensive! I'm a WOMAN, ok I'm fat but the people who often make those comments like 'you're a big girl aren't you?' could do with the answer 'you're a tw*t/ugly/moron/add, delete as appropriate' . Though I applaud the sentiments of the song I don't think it's as...
  164. voodoo

    What can you see yourself wearing on Christmas day?

    Cmacca, I was a size 12 (MANY moons ago!lol) & still couldn't get knee high boots to fasten, now I'm a 16/18 even the ULTRA (mega wide boots by Fashion world) in TWO SIZES TOO BIG are too tight, sob, maybe next year... Christmas day I'll be cooking for hubby, 3 sons, bro-in-law & future...
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Oooh yes, meeting up would be fab, though I might have to bring Aiden as he's only at nursery for 2 hours & it would be awkward to get back for him. I would try & get something sorted though as it sounds a great idea, I feel like a prisoner here sometimes!!lol I've sold some stuff on EBay too...
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    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    Shelley, I think we've all been there, for some reason NOT eating can cause us all kinds of emotional upsets. Don't think of CD as a punishment, think of it as MEDICINE to make you better ;ie slimmer; it certainly helps me glug a soup down when I WANT crisps on a BUTTERED cob!!!! Congrats on...
  167. voodoo

    christmas past

    Ooooh Pippa dolls, what a Blast From the Past!!! me & both sisters had them AND their horses, I had Brit, the black one with white hair, loved them! xxxxsharon
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    christmas past

    Hey Tinklewinkle I had a Viewmaster too, with scenes from Pompeii (sp?) ghoulish or what? My fave was Action Girl & her horse, hated Barbie & baby dolls. xxxxsharon
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    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    Nice to 'meet' you Mrs V, all that dancing must keep you fit & burn off some fat! xxxxsharon
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    We've had a leak in the roof too, though it went in the corners upstairs & isn't too serious or expensive to get done. Lucky you, getting it paid for & getting rooms decorated & buying new stuff. The thread is 'three stone by Christmas' or something similar, I keep 'bumping' it up. I should be...
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    IF IT IS TO BE, ITS UP TO ME

    True, though your avatar SHOULD BE BANNED!!!!!lol xxxxsharon
  172. voodoo

    I am not hungry

    Really Nessa or am I thick or being obtuse?Though I'm not either, drinking my weight in water (TONS, lol) is helping. Hope you are feeling better soon, just look at your losses if you are tempted, I can only DREAM of being two stone down at this point, just done my first week of CD 'fresh'...
  173. voodoo

    Hot Tetra's

    Hi, I use a VERY big mug 2/3 full of boiling hot coffee & add 1/2 a tetra, lovely! Don't know if you can micro it (in a mug NOT in the pack, there's foil in it, lol), though I know it destroys some of the vitamins if you do 'cook'/heat CD stuff. xxxxsharon
  174. voodoo

    Stress, kids, food, drink & failing

    Ketosis high perhaps? I get those too, don't worry you're not losing it!lol xxxxsharon
  175. voodoo

    Stress, kids, food, drink & failing

    Tinkle, you are on your own, caring for your kids & working, you've shown your strength by leaving a bad relationship, BRAVO!! A new life, a healthy & happy life is now beginning, look forward! You're doing so well, it certainly won't hurt any of us to look into WHY we eat, it's going to help...
  176. voodoo

    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    Thanks Hedgemagxxxxx I'll alter it myself next time now I know what to do, thickie that I am!!! xxxxsharon
  177. voodoo

    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    Hi I weighed in today & lost 8 of my 18lbs! I was hoping for more as I'd lost 7lbs by Thurs/Fri, but TOTM has arrived. Do we take it off the total ir what? xxxsharon
  178. voodoo

    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    Weighed in today 8lbs off, I was a little disappointed but TOTM has just happened so that might explain it slowing down as I was 7lbs down on Thurs/Fri. Great to see more ladies joining in, how about short or long bios, make it a 'club'? I'm 42, married to Steve for 8 years,(2nd marriage) a...
  179. voodoo

    Eeek - the scales!

    You've been through a lot, physically and emotionally, so go easy on yourself. Look forward now, you've taken the first step, I started 4 YEARS ago on SW at 22st9lbs!! so you're not the only one whose had a NASTY shock from the scales! xxxxsharon
  180. voodoo

    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    Any takers? xxxxsharon
  181. voodoo

    A lovely idea!

    Wow read the 'Daffodil Principal' with tears in my eyes! Fantastic & something we all ought to put to use. Laughed at the cheeky seagull too! Brightened up my Monday no end! thanks. xxxxxsharon
  182. voodoo

    October Challenge***lets Go Fo It***

    Hi can I join? I'm on my first week, weigh-in tomorrow so I'm going for 18lbs, is that ok? xxxxsharon
  183. voodoo

    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    Bumping this up again. How was everyone's weekends? I did some gardening on Saturday & we took the boys on a bike ride Sunday, though I had to walk as I can't ride a bike!:o lol xxxsharon
  184. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Hi Shaza, everything seems good now, he thinks it was a cost cutting & cutting the 'dead wood' exercise, though hubby thought some redundamcies were silly & cruel. (One guy cleaned part time & was due to retire next year, they got rid of him, even though hubby said he worked really hard) Well...
  185. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Shaza, so glad to see you're around again, so sad to see how you've been suffering!xxxxx I'm hoping to get three stone off for Christmas too, there's a thread going on the CD page, join us! I started again after breaking my toe,(& I felt sorry for myself & gained 21lbs!!!!! NO EXCUSES!!) Ann...
  186. voodoo

    First WI today!

    WOW that is AMAZING! I'm so pleased for you it makes the hunger & other problems pale into insignificance!xxxx3 more pounds to a WHOLE STONE OFF!!!! xxxxsharon
  187. voodoo

    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    Well where is everyone? lol I met my cdc today got two weeks supplies as she's off to Spain for a fortnight. I'd better not have more than my four shakes or I'm f**ked! Was a bit bad last night TOTM is overdue & had a small tin of tuna in water, I gobbled it down in 5 seconds! I was going to...
  188. voodoo

    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    How's everyone doing, any weigh-ins due? :vibes: Mine's on Tuesday, we have to keep posting to keep ourselves accountable - 12 1/2 weeks to Christmas 3 stone= 3.5 lbs per week, are we all on track? :angeldevil:lol sorry if I sound like a seargeant major!!:whip: xxxxsharon
  189. voodoo

    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    any more takers? xxxsharon
  190. voodoo

    Chardonnay's Restart Diary (am I allowed one on here?)

    What is it with men & the central heating???!!! I have to wait for hubby to go to work (1-9pm this week, yippee!) before switching it on!!lol We're not poor, in debt or anything but he's so stingy with switching it on! I'm freezing, don't know if it's ketosis kicking (day 3 of new start) in or...
  191. voodoo

    stroke of bad luck!!

    Hi look at it this way a lot of us get real munchy attacks during TOTM so at least you get to eat SOMETHING! Keep up your water, take any painkillers you need so you don't feel the need to 'comfort eat' & see those scales FALL!!! As Nina said anything which doesn't come off this time will NEXT...
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    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    Joanne which Ikea do you go to, there's one near me at Eastwood nr Nottingham? I don't know how you manage at the tills smelling all that food! :eek:I loved the icecream cones & thank goodness hubby won't take me anymore; it's too busy & irritates him.xxxx My tummy is ok now, I'm down, drum...
  193. voodoo

    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    just bumping this up. how is everyone, on track? I've been god today ss-ing but had 3 cups of bouillion & got the runs, only normally does that if I have loads! xxxsharon
  194. voodoo

    Midweek Joke.

    lol GG especially the George Bush parachute, all this laughing is keeping me away from the fridge & MUST be burning some calories off! xxxxxsharon
  195. voodoo

    what celeb body would u most like to have?

    Lol about some of the comments, I'd love Ms Jolie's 'old' figure, she's WAY too thin at the mo, & yes Shakira, JLo et al. Catherine Zeta Jones too, she's very slim but still not a 'waif'. Am I alone in thinking Kate Moss is overrated, looks & body-wise? Though to be as slim as her would be fab...
  196. voodoo

    Come in and introduce yourself - Cambridge Diet Forum Role Call!

    Hi, I'm Sharon, yes ANOTHER one!!lol 42, married (second husband) for 8yrs, 3 sons, philip 20, gareth 6 (he's Autistic but not severly, thank goodness) & aiden 4. No pets but would love a cat, dog or both. Waiting for the New Year so I can get a job, trained as adult education tutor-Literacy-...
  197. voodoo

    my re-start; all advice & help appreciated!!

    OOh Russian Doll, WOWEEE I bet that made the wind (or is it just me who gets it?) empty tummy pains, headaches etc..etc..ALL WORTHWHILE!!! I'm so pleased for you!xxxxx xxxxsharon
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    1st weigh in after re-start

    Wow that's AMAZING!!! So pleased for you, don't dwell on what COULD have been, it will come off next time, as I bet it's spurred you on to do it 100% now! WTG!!!!xxxxx xxxsharon
  199. voodoo

    What is the most you have weighed, what do you weigh now & what do you want to weigh

    Hi, heaviest 22st 9lbs (about four years ago after having youngest son) Lost 4stone on South Beach & Slimming World now17st 5lbs (lost 5lbs in ONE DAY!!on CD!!) Ideal UNDER 11 stone-10st 9lbs would be my dream!!! (means I'll have LOST 12 STONE!!!, gasp) I'm 5'8'' tall Wow this is really...
  200. voodoo

    my re-start; all advice & help appreciated!!

    Well I weighed myself today & I'm DOWN 4lbs already!!!! I know totm is due anyday now but heck!!!! It certainly will keep me on the straight & narrow today!!!! I KNOW you're not supposed to look at the scales but it really helps me to stay with it for the first few difficult days. How is...
  201. voodoo

    Chardonnay's Restart Diary (am I allowed one on here?)

    Char, you know sometimes people are so wrapped up in their own lives/problems/work they just don't 'see'. Sometimes people are scared to say 'you've lost weight', weird I know! Any weightloss compliments are enjoyed & filed away for when I'm low! but there you go, though there can be a bit of...
  202. voodoo

    i am going to lose 3 stone by xmas

    OOh can I join you all? I REALLY need to do 3stone by Christmas! I just started (again!) today & it will really help me stay OUT of the kitchen, apart from when I'm doing meals for hubby & my two boys. xxxx sharon
  203. voodoo

    my re-start; all advice & help appreciated!!

    Sweetpea, yuk, don't know how you stuck the old one out, I lived on chocolate ones, soups were VILE!! I have a hubby & two young boys so I get the joy of buying it, cooking & dishing up without eating it!xxxx Russiandoll I've seen your pics you've done FAB! Yes a NEW START sounds MUCH better...
  204. voodoo

    my re-start; all advice & help appreciated!!

    Thanks for the advice, Lenny, how many times have you done it before? I did it about 18 years ago, TWICE, lol!! The flavours then were awful & I only managed a few days. I just hope the water does help, when I see my CDC I will get the flavourings for water so I can have it hot, it's too cold...
  205. voodoo

    my re-start; all advice & help appreciated!!

    Hi, had to go off CD coz of financial difficulties then broke my toe & had to wait ANOTHER month :cry:before re-starting.....Anyway here I am, only one stone down from my original start:mad: & feeling hopeful of being 2-3 stone down by Christmas, anything more(less?;)) is a bonus. I've heard...
  206. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Hi Shaza, saw Ann yesterday & asked how you were, YES I'm back on CD!!!! Rang Ann & she had a cancellation so she came to see me STRAIGHT AWAY!!! I'm SO EXCITED!!! My size 16's were getting tight so it was just in the nick of time! I hope you have a FAB time in France, just don't drink TOO MUCH...
  207. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    OOh Shaza you are doing FAB, I'm so pleased for you, with all the stress you have been under with losing your job it is EXTRA BRILLIANT!!! (I know it's not grammatically correct but you know what I mean!) Hope you have a brilliant & SUNNY holiday!! xxxxsharon
  208. voodoo

    Replica fat

    My old Slimming world lady had one but I was under the impression that they were REALLY expensive. Can you email or ring head office to ask them? Good luck! xxsharon
  209. voodoo

    Help with re-start pls?

    Thanks Scarlet, that would be great, is this the first time on CD for you? I'm having a chat with hubby when he gets up (he's on nights) my mum wasn't much use at all, just chatting about the weather instead of offering to not bake bread when I'm there. If hubby thinks I should start it won't be...
  210. voodoo

    Help with re-start pls?

    Thanks for the replies, though I'm still torn. It's the only time hubby & I get to go out at night ALONE & water in pubs just feels wrong, but I want to start now, if the holiday was 3 weeks or more away I'd definately start now, oh well I shall chat to my mum & seee if she can shut me in their...
  211. voodoo

    Help with re-start pls?

    Hi, I've been reading everyone's posts but not been posting myself as I felt a fraud not being on CD anymore:wave_cry:. I had to stop as finances were dire & hubby was facing redundancy ANYWAY...it seems he's ok now & overtime is back on :)BUT we go on holiday on the 4th August for a week to my...
  212. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Hello Shaza, got some good news AT LAST!!! One of the directors at hubby's place told him that there were going to be NO REDUNDANCIES from the shop floor, just management & office staff, what a relief! :)As he's the sole wage-earner it was a worry but I knew it would be unlikely to get rid of...
  213. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Hi Shaza (& anyone else reading this!) more bad news, they are making redundancies at hubby's place too, is this catching? Hopefully because he's skilled his job SHOULD be ok (he's a printer) but my plans to make him sell his (VERY fast) motorbike to fund CD (he's not ridden it for years & I...
  214. voodoo

    Confidence is plummeting again

    Hey it's ONLY 2 WEEKS!! It took a good month b4 I could see a 'real' difference, you gained weight slowly, on CD it will come off fast but not THAT FAST!!lol I do understand your impatience though, just take heart in the fact the scales are going down, stick with it, another few weeks & people...
  215. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Shaza, SO GLAD you had a nice day with grandkids & spent it outdoors!!! Do you think we're FINALLY getting SUMMER? You are so kind thinking of your bosses, I'm glad you got 'something' from the DSS & I hope you find paid work very soon.xxxxxx Steve said it's busy in August at work so hopefully...
  216. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Oooh I didn't think about you in a METAL BOX!!!! Though I heard cars & suchlike were the safest places to be in a storm. Well I hope the pub had a nice fire/heating & you enjoyed it. Pity those poor things under canvas, it's so depressing being in a tent in a storm, worse still if you get...
  217. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Aaah Shaza, I'm so sorry your dad died so young.xxxxx WTG on staying SS whilst on holiday, especially hard when it's cold & horrid! We were struck by lightening Friday around 5pm! By the time Steve got home I'd sorted out the lights (fused) & stuff, just the modem was fried. I 'had' to have...
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    How did weigh-in go? Ann 'did' me at 12 noon & I was STILL 15st13lbs I was ASTOUNDED, I think she was too!!!! How ru doing today? xxxsharon
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    I finally found your pics, lovely!!!! I certainly don't think you did bad, it WAS your birthday AND you were on hols. A lot of people, me included, would have gained MORE, lol!!! Did you have any trouble getting your CD through customs? Not that we'll be going abroad til I start work & by then...
  220. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Glad you had a good holiday, though wish the moment the bags were packed the dieting goes out the window!!! I gained 5lbs at my mum's even though I limited what I ate & drank AND walked for 2+ hours each day, over sand dunes!!! Though I'm only 1lb up now, after SS-ing since last Tuesday. Where...
  221. voodoo

    slim fast

    Hi Judy, I did it a few years ago & lost 2 1/2 stone pretty quickly BUT afterwards I developed IBS, didn't think it was Slimfast that caused it til a neighbour had the same thing happen to her after doing it. Could be coincidence, so don't let it put you off, though personally I find CD much...
  222. voodoo

    theme park rides

    Hi it all depends on how tall you are & where you carry the weight! ;)I'm 5'8", 16 stone and wearing a size 16-18 I went to Cleethorpes' theme park last week & fitted in all the rides I went on, including climbing into a mini F1 racing go-kart (hard but I did it:eek:) rides with safety bars...
  223. voodoo

    On a downer. Councilling...?

    TTEY, you poor thing, I understand though about the loose skin, I've lost nearly seven stone so far, with another 5 1/2 to go. You don't have to wear TIGHT clothes, but look for fitted ones whch shape without being too clingy, there's lots of supermarkets, Tesco, Asda etc which have really cheap...
  224. voodoo

    MY SILLY GOALS

    NOT SILLY GOALS AT ALL!!! They all sound pretty good, normal & great to me! * to ride a horse, mounting WITHOUT blocks & to not feel sorry for him/her having to carry me! * not having a 'wobble' anywhere on my body, except my boobs. * To wear stockings without a HUGE overhang at the tops...
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Shaza how did WI go? I was 16st1lbs, pretty p*ssed off, losing a measly 2lbs. I wondered who this 'new' Shaza was, then realised it was your new avatar, lol! xxxxsharon
  226. voodoo

    Tried my wedding dress on again

    Oh that is GORGEOUS!!! So different to the white 'meringues' some people choose. Are you having a veil, tiara or head-dress of some sort? Wish I'd been slim enough to choose, wear & look good in a dress like yours!!! WELL DONE!!! xxxxsharon ps I was 18&1/2 stone when I married, not a pretty sight!
  227. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Hi everyone, Shazza how are you doing now, aren't you on 790? Is it harder or easier? I had a nasty suprise, I've been good but got on the scales to 'check' this morning & I'm back up to 16st 3!!!! I felt like eating, didn't though!!lol Unless I'm 'holding onto' something (poo) I won't be 15...
  228. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    WTG on the seatbelt Sharon!!!xxxxx I'm so glad you had a fab time with your family, I hope the break has done you a ton of good & your health continues to improve. That lobster (drool..drool..) & sea air will have worked wonders.xxxxxx xxxsharon ps I'm ONE POUND off being FIFTEEN stone...
  229. voodoo

    Why do people cheat?

    TTey, I WISH I had your determination!!! I really don't KNOW WHY I cheat, it's a kind of compulsion, a momentary 'lapse', a mental 'blip' dunno! All I know is I keep losing 2-3lbs or even 1lb coz I 'pick' at bits & bobs, if you have any other tips please send them to me!!!! There re lots of...
  230. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Great that people at work are supporting you. Hope the job hunt goes well. I know what you mean about kebabs, I had to watch hubby & my boys eat them the other week, I ended up leaving them to it & going into the other room to watch a video! I like KFC too, but find it a bit greasy, though even...
  231. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Well at least you got a laugh after all the getting lost & a nasty nurse, (I KNOW they work VERY hard but telling you off when you're there for an ECG, what would she have done if you'd keeled over?!!!!) I ALMOST wet myself at the thought of the nurse having to 'lift' your boobs up to place...
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    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    FINGERS CROSSED for your ECGxxxxxxxx Let us know how it goes. Vegetables, what are they? lol!xxxxxxxx xxxsharon
  233. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    I lost a couple of pounds, still not into the next stone YET....sigh... Great that you lost & sounds like a good idea to go on 790 for a while, you should still lose LOADS, after all most diets are 1,500-1,800!! Good luck & hope your health improves AND you BOTH get to the christening today...
  234. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Hi, hope your 'tummy/botty' probs are getting better. How did weigh-in go? Good luck with the ECGxxxxxxxxx Ann is coming tonight, just hope I don't 'gain' from this morning, though I've been good anyway, looks like she's been mega-busy catching up with everyone since she got back. Keep your...
  235. voodoo

    Good Morning....

    I know what you mean, I try to get my boys to tidy up, but as they're only 3 & 6 they 'forget' & play with their toys. The number of times I've fallen over toy cars, trodden, barefoot, on stickle-bricks or Lego are too numerous to count! BUT you go to work, I'm just a mum. You ought to give...
  236. voodoo

    Dangerous Debz Does Another Dull Diary

    I see you're a fellow 'cheese addict', lol! Why is it everytime I go to fridge it's there, beckoning? Hope you don't gain after the 'naughties' at the week-end, it's SO hard when you're surrounded by people EATING!xxxxx xxxxsharon ps I hope I'm ok to post on here? if not, let me know!
  237. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Shaza, you poor thing, I hope the Drs can sort you out! Have you been are you due for any more tests? You shouldn't keep getting ill like this! XXXXBIG HUGSXXXXX Please carry on posting, I would rather you post miserable & share than be home feeling sad &ill!! I'm sure everyone here wants to...
  238. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Shaza hope you are doing ok, or fab! :) Not seen you posting so I thought I would to see how you are. Ann is back today(?) & seeing me tomorrow pm I was HOPING to be down into the next stone but I've only lost 2lbs today :cry: (I kept my Thursday am weighing session on my own scales) No hope of...
  239. voodoo

    The CD Meal Bars

    I love the peanut bars but they give me terrible wind, I think it's worth putting up with...hubby may disagee!! lol I found the orange one REALLY upset my tummy, the others just give me the usual wind. The peanut & cranberry bars are the lowest carb bars, my CDC says they aren't much more...
  240. voodoo

    Measuring

    Hi lots of big departments stores have specialist fitters in the lingerie dept, they will have lifted & measured more boobs than Peter Stringfellow! I was mega embarrassed too but it's their job & trust them to fit you as sizes vary ( suprise suprise!!) from style/manufacturer. Odd I was...
  241. voodoo

    Eww

    Marcus, I agree with Coley, mint ones are pretty good, I add 2tsp of psyllium husks to them just before freezing them to make them go further & to make me 'go' too!!! Try making choccy muffins too, they are FAB ( 2tbsp boiling water in a mug or ramekin, stir in CD sachet to make a stiff dough...
  242. voodoo

    Cambridge diet and Anti D's

    Hi, it's just the GENERIC name for Prozac & it's ok, my Dr signed my form NO PROBS!! Good luck, you might find you feel so good on CD that you can reduce or stop your meds, I did! Even if you need to take them for some time there shouldn't be any problems going on cd. GOOD LUCK!!!!!xxxxxx...
  243. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Shazza, how ru? We had a good time, apart from...ahem..my mum's 'baked goods' ie; cheese scones fresh from the oven. The weather was good! Did lots of walking, about 4 hours over 2 half days & one full day. I hope you're feeling good & your health is BETTER too.xxxxxx xxxxsharon
  244. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Shazza,XXXXXXBIG HUGSXXXXXX I hope it's nothing serious, it's time you had some good luck & good news!!!! I'm going, with huby & boys to visit my parents in Mablethorpe for a long week-end, we decided YESTERDAY!! I've packed my shakes & bars & hubby is under orders to not let me eat & to only...
  245. voodoo

    I feel like s**t, what am i doing...:-(

    Oh you poor thing, I've got a vile cough & sore throat too! & I know how awful it can make you feel. Think about how much money youy'd be spending on food/booze/takeaways, is it LESS than you pay for CD? I bet Cd is cheaper! If it takes 10 months (or more) to get to target on CD how long would...
  246. voodoo

    i like it but cant finish it!

    Try splitting packs in half, lots of people do this to help keep hunger at bay, or like you they find it 'too much' in one go. & hey you get 6(8?)'meals' that way too!!! Good luck.xxxxxxx xxxxxsharon
  247. voodoo

    WOW!!! 9th WI Result

    FABULOUS!!!! I finally lost this week & I'm 28lbs down now, only ANOTHER SIX STONE TO GO!!!! How are you keeping up the momentum? Any tips? I've been good this week & trying muffins (yum yum) for a change BUt I'm too ill to do any exercise,(really bad cough, sore throat & wheezing) do you do any...
  248. voodoo

    Shaza Diary ~ Happy new year all ~ I'm off to Ireland tomorrow wey hey

    Not a salmon????? Wish I had a granny to hug me when I cry, though youngest son always cuddles & kisses me if I tell him I'm sad or poorly! Nothing beats little kid's sloppy kisses & sticky hugs! Yes I'm HOPING to be in the next stone for when I weigh-in next Friday! Ought to start exercising...
  249. voodoo

    Feeling really down, society can be so dam mean :(

    He is not only a nasty drunk but an irresponsible parent! You are a pretty, sensitive & caring person, working towards self improvement hhmmmm..... who would most (all?) people prefer to know & hang out with??!!!xxxxxbig hugsxxxx xxxsharon
  250. voodoo

    a song for us dieters lol

    I almost p*ssed myself at the 'farting' bit, it was particularly true for me! So funny AND clever, BRILL!!! Have you done any more like this? xxxxxxsharon
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