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Hi all Starting CD today, Ive got 70 days and am currently a comfy size 20 and need to get in a bridesmaid dress which is a small 18 for my sisters wedding Is this doable? Thanks for all your support A x

Hi ladies So, I actually started today. Wedding is in 70 days. I think I can do it! Thanks for all your advice A x

I have my sisters wedding in April and am currently in a comfy size 20. My bridesmaid dress is a 16. Can I do this realistically if I start now? Any top tips? I struggle with salad and vegetables which makes me think I can't do it..... Thanks!

To promote a website on here? My parents have a villa in florida which they rent out to people and wondered if anyone here fancied booking themselves a motivational goal e.g. holiday of a lifetime? If not, if anyone is interested, PM me and I will send you all the link! Well done to all who...

Crikey - that was quick! Well done you!! x

ok, if it was me I would eat loads of chicken - plain. But if this is not appealing for you - maybe ask her if she knows anyone who is a CDC nearer you so you can get some from them temoprarily. At least then you could tide yourself over iykwim? A x

Well done hun - keep at it! x

If you go on the Cambridge Main Website you can look up a local Consultant (they have been renamed!) in your area and then give them a call. Basically, they are the people who will supply your stock. They should at the very least weigh you every week and some even measure too. Hope this...

Hiya What do you want to know? Basically the diet is made up of various stages and depending on your weight loss and your goals you choose the "step" that suits you best. The majority of people on here are probably following what is known as SS or SS+. Sole Source. This basically (depending...

Hiya If you are getting cramp a lot, this could be a sign of dilution of salt in your blood i.e. you are drinking too much water. Make sure you pace yourself as you dont want to make yourself ill. Keep going - your first WI is going to be FAB! xx

Do not give in! You have come so far and you are almost over the worst of it! Ok - ketosis - you can buy ketostix which you wee on and then check to see the colour. But easiest way is to think - am I hungry or do I just want to eat? If you are not actually hungry there is a good chance you are...

Hi everyone Glad to hear you are all doing so well - welcome to the newbies too! I had a bit of a moment last night - for those that dont know I lost 5 1/2 stone in 2006 and am back trying to lose 3st 13 :-( On day 11 and have lost 10lbs in my first week... but Last night friends of ours called...

Cup of tea with skimmed milk (not really allowed) but works for me - or a can of coke zero - this is allowed! Enjoy x

We're all here for you - you can do this. Nothing tastes as good as being slim feels. Just remember that and at your wedding you will be feeling FAB CONGRATULATIONS and good luck A x

All normal hun - dont worry. I get obsessed with food when I am on this diet. Like feeding others, watching people eat, smelling food, even logging on to asda and filling my trolley with everything naughty and then emptying it again - think this diet drives me dolally but all worth it. Keep...

Glad its not just me then! lol! :D

Well done - see its worth sticking to even if you do have a lil blip! A xx

Good luck Jacquie A xx

Hi all Day 9 today - and really in the swing of it. Have something a little embarrasing to say - now on this, I can honestly say I have never enjoyed going to the loo and producing a number 2 so much in my life! All I kept thinking was - yay - there goes another 2lbs!!!!! Sorry if TMI but it...

Good luck - stick with it - the first week is the worst! A x

Hiya Well done you on all your efforts to remain on the wagon - it seems to be working! I am ok - on day 8 and the struggling seems to have subsided. I find it harder in the evenings and obviously at weekends... see my plan below! A xx

Slanket.... THE SLANKET &reg BLANKET, THE ORIGINAL BLANKET WITH SLEEVES A x

Hi Lily Glad to hear all is going well - keep at it hun - it will be so worth it. By the sounds of things you have already lost some inches! Get in there! A xx

Thanks everyone xxx

Day 8 today and 10lbs down. Have 46lbs left to go.... hoping to be done by end of March. Welcome and good luck! A x

Good luck x

Hope you're being good Lily. Thinking of you today, its hard because its another routine that changes because of the diet. Sure you will be fine. Keep at it girl and remember "nothing tastes as good as being slim feels!"..... A x

Hiya I lost 5 1/2 stone in 2006 in 20 weeks - so it will work - you just have to stick with it. Congratulations on the baby and good luck with CD. Let us know how you get on. A x

Love it, but the idea of losing a whole human leg is a bit scary! A x

Welcome and good luck! They are a supportive bunch on here so any problems - let us know. And of course, tell us all about the HUGE successess you will have too! Welcome to the club A x

How you doing today wannabslim? Hoping you are being good. Early night for you tonight and hot bath beforehand... always helps! Most people dont eat in the bath (although I have been known to - LOL)! Good luck and stick with it, Im racing you remember! A xx

Well done - that's fab! xx

Best of luck - if you can get through month 1 - you will not believe how quick this works and how good you feel.. Week 1 is the hardest Good luck hunni and let us know how you get on A xx

Not sure if I will make the 4 stone by end of March but going to give it a good old go! With 10lb loss this week, and I started the week before Jan 1st, I am hoping 1 stone Jan, 1 stone Feb and 1 stone March + 10lbs is more or less there! We'll have to see. Would love to be your buddy hun! Im...

Thanks eveyone xxx Couldnt do it without your support. wannabeslim - see you at WI! hahaha! x

Go Lily Go! Well done girlie!

Sure you can hun, we've been here together before and managed it - go for it! You can do it. I'll race ya! A x

Well done!

YAY! 10lbs and 7 inches all over! TOUCH! Love CD, get bored sometimes but worth it! Thanks for all your support this week A xxxx:D

Thanks soooooo much everyone for your support. Nearly caved again today, was in the pub with OH drinking water and they (OH + friends) ordered my FAV takeaway and ate in front of me. I had a chicken shish - pitta on way home to celebrate not even taking a bite of one chicken ball... WAS SO...

Cambridge is fantastic. Just as good as lighterlife and half the price. You will do this hun, and honestly, the choice of flavours of soups, bars, shakes and even porridge make it easier than any of the other VLCD that dont have so many choices. Good luck with your weight loss A x

Thanks everyone. xxx I took your advice, logged off and went to bed. Made it! Day 6 has arrived, I just CANT wait for the next three months to be over. Roll on April. Thanks for all your support, keeping my fingers crossed for WI tomorrow, and hoping that I have lost a fair amount in my...

Help! Today is day 5 for me (this is my second time on CD). Did it in 2006 and lost 5 1/2 stone in 22 weeks, so I know it works, just finding it so hard. I SO want to eat, despite the fact that I got on the scales this morning and was down 9lbs! Yep, 9lbs, which is FANTASTIC and I am SO...

Hiya! Glad to hear you are back! I am now on day 5. Struggling BIG time today. Not hungry, just WANT to eat. Not as much as I want to be slim, but I DO WANT to eat! Told you day 4/5 was my hard bit. Got over NYE and didnt drink despite my mother saying "oh one glass of wine or two is fine...

Hiya laydee How's it going today? You being good? NO MORE DIPS!!! A x

Hiya, dont know if you remember me, I was doing CD the same time as you in 2006. Lost 5 1/2 stone, maintained for ages, but here I am back on the wagon at end of day 2. I have 56lbs to lose, and hoping to get this off ASAP. Trying for end of March. See you back on the boards and good luck xxx

Just a random one as trying to avoid food and at work! Have any of you ever one an online Internet entered competition? Just wondered if I am wasting my life entering 3 million of them whilst trying to stay away from food! A xx

Yep - come on girl - you and I together x

Don't be jealous and come and join me... you know you want to! Lets see how far I get, like I said, I am great days 1-3 and normally cave around day 4.... A x

Good luck hunni - I am half way through day 2. Not starving - but FREEZING! Roll on first stone! 1/4 the way there..... cant wait! Come on Lily.... meet you in Ketosis x

Hi everyone, Mind if I start back with you? I am nearly at the end of day 1. Always manage days 1-3 and break around day 4! Reckon its going to take me about 16 weeks - hoping sooner, but have 4 stone to lose. Good luck everybody! A x

Can I join in please? I have about 38lbs to lose and would love to do this in or around 6/7 weeks! Holiday on 11th September.... need your love and support. Starting today. Well done everybody so far xxx

Congratulations!! Well done! x

I went from a size 20/22 to a 10/12 in 22 weeks! Get it and get motivated. The day that dress slides on is a feeling like no other! x

I stuck to CD religiously in 2007 for 22 weeks and lost 5 1/2 stone so easily possible! Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding xx

If you really want an Easter Egg and can wait to have it.. do what I do. Every time I want something, I buy it and put it in a "when I reach goal" box. That way I am not denying myself what I want, I am just choosing not to have it at that point in time. It takes willpower I guess not to raid...

I started on March 1st 2007 and by 3rd August 2007 I had lost 5 1/2 stone so more than possible! Go for it x

Dont drink! You will have wasted all that work if you come out of ketosis! You can do this hun. I had lots of nights out, mothers day, 21st all-paid bar etc but if you want to do the diet - you stick to it! It will be so worth it when you get in that little wedding dress xx:wave_cry:

Go for it! Lets do it together xx

Hey everyone! I CANT believe it! I am finally back well and truly on the wagon. I have been doing it since the 27th December and think I am down about 8/9lbs!! So, I should know this, but to read it is so much more encouraging.... how long do you think I need to be here? I'm 179lbs and I...

Hi Lisa You can so easily get to your goal before your wedding. Go for it!!! I will be looking out for your posts with interest to see how you are getting on. A x

I havent been successful at restarting AT ALL. In fact, I have been really really bad. Don't want to talk about food as there are people on here who find it difficult to read about and continue to diet but you name it, I have eaten it. I dare not even approach the scales for fear I will die of...

Hi Bethan, I dont think the cravings to eat ever go away, you just learn to ignore them. Mind over matter. You are doing so well. You are over a third of the way there! Keep going... it will be worth it and the food will still be there when you have finished. A x

Help! I have exactly 50 days to lose as much weight as possible. Anyone have any idea how much (if I am PERFECT) I could lose by then? I would LOVE to lose about 2.5 stone... but dont think I have long enough. Thats 7 weeks..... Starting today... wish me luck :cry: xx

Congratulations - well done x

Thanks xxx & I do really want to do it.... will keep you posted xx

Thanks everyone! Well - so far, so good... still DESPERATE to eat and as I said the TWIRL is very tempting - meant to bring it with me when I met my friend for "lunch" (sitting in sun drinking water and milkshake) to give to her and forgot..... Also - does anyone find when they commit to a diet...

I know it will fly off if I stick to it - but my brain keeps telling me - just eat healthily you are ok - you dont need to lose that much - cornflakes are calling already!!! & I just opened my desk drawer and found a Twirl in there from Friday... god I really want to eat already - how rubbish...

Ok people - have made the decision that today is the day. I am going back on SS. I need to lose the 2 stone I have put back on since finishing CD the first time last August. Wish me luck - I will be calling for support if thats ok? A xx

Thanks - I will keep you posted. Maybe SS+ tomorrow then! I will let you all know how I get on. & thanks xxx

Thanks everyone. I feel like I wish my life away half the time i.e. last year I couldnt wait for August and this year I want it to be September so that I have lost the weight again! Should I just ignore my colleagues and go for it or pretend I am not doing a diet????

Thanks for your replies. I just seem to get to stage where I am not even hungry and just eat. And because I have "been good" all day I binge when I eat which makes it worse. I just feel so rubbish at the moment. I think the main reason is because I have all of these social events with work...

I really need your help.... I just CANT get back into SS even if I try. I manage 3 days tops and then give in. I lost 5 1/2 stone last year and now have put back 2. I need to do this - I hate feeling a fraud especially where my clients are concerned. Should I just give up? I dont want to...

Just seen my signature too - what a joke that was!!!

I am a CDC and rubbish! I have gained about two stone and although I have (sort of) sole sourced since last Friday I just cant seem to be good. Saturday I had Chicken Salad from Nandos, Monday I had a packet of Crisps and Last night I had about 8 chicken dippers. I feel like a fraud where my...

you will do it Saxa but you need to do it for you and only when you are ready. Your head needs to be in the right place for this diet and you CAN do it - when you are ready take a deep breath and give yourself a goal. dont stop at anything until you get there. Proove to yourself you can do...

You are not alone. I was 15stone 2 on 1st March last year and by August 3rd I was down to a size 12 at 9 stone 13. I have let a good few pounds creep back on and am currently 11'11 and the 14s are tight. Started back on Sole Source today and am determined. Seems like everytime I start back...

Added as requested! Thanks Mike Achelois

Lorna, You can do this hun. All you have to do is keep glugging that water. A few days and you will feel like a million dollars. I KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS. Imagine yourself in an outfit - find one that you love and buy it so you have a goal (similar to my dress - now you know who this is!!!)...

Thanks people - I just searched other threads and found the following: Onions aren't allowed because of their carb content. But the gherkins are OK. However - I know from experience that it's probably better to go for the gherkins that are not in sweet vinegar. The added sugar in the vinegar...

Are raw onions allowed on 790 anyone please? Thanks A xx

I am going for an Indian Meal next Friday (3rd) with 30 friends and family and going to enjoy it! Got new clothes for the meal and CANT wait. Then on the 5th Mum is taking me shopping for new wardrobe. The following week - I fly to Egypt for a weeks holiday - so all in all - I am celebrating...

It also costs £10 per bag each way to check in - p*** take or what???? So, I spend £20 to take 6 tetras on a plane that will probably explode anyway or people would say swap them for something else but my CDC is away at the mo - ..... knackered is the phrase that springs to mind!

Well done Bunny! You look AMAZING! It was great to meet you on Saturday. Have you sent your papers back? Getting excited about the CDC thing now... A xx

help! Can I take shakes on an plane from London to Glasgow - I am only bringing hand luggage - need to bring at least 4 if not 6 tetras!? Thanks A xx

Well done! Keep going now! Its great to get some motivation when you least expect it! You WILL get there! A xx

Well done - fab loss..keep going xx

Hi Lenny, Thank you for your lovely comments. It seemed like forever getting the last bit off because you just know how close you are and temptations get harder to avoid. Just avoid them for four weeks and you should be there... drink lots of water and dont cheat. You CAN do this! You are...

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Cant believe I have just posted these! 1 x Before and 2 x after! xx

Thats fantastic - nearly 3 stone! Well done you xxx

ok - so not that bare... although it does look a lot better these days!!! *wink* Kitty - I do remember us starting at the same time - you will get there honey - just go with the flow and before you know it you will be there! So how on earth do I get sodding pictures on here - although have...

I will try and post some piccies for you - bare with me!

Thanks for all your lovely messages. It just goes to show - this diet really does work. Now for the fun bit.. maintenance - but one thing this diet has taught me - I REALLY CAN do this and I AM GOING TO! Will be checking back regularly to see how everyone is... this really is the beginning...

Keep going! You will be there in no time! Well Done x

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D I DID IT! I HAD A WI LAST NIGHT AND I AM BANG ON GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED! Thank you for all your support over the last 20 weeks - couldnt have done it without you! Got my training to be a CDC...

Hi people do you think I would be ok to have some real chocolate - just piece any time soon - I am on 1000 as of tomorrow. Also - what about weetaflakes (the flake version of weetabix!)? Any suggestions or meal ideas would be great Thanks A xxx

Hiya! I have my CDC training this Saturday in Kettering too!!! See you there Bunny! A xx

I would say (to be on the safe side) about 2 stone if you started tomorrow.... Good Luck xxx

Just wondered how long you all spend with your CDC each week? Thanks A x

Lost 3lbs 2 ounces and half inch off the waist.... almost there! Am applying to be a CDC now...scary stuff! Thanks again for all your support A xx

Sorry people - forgot to report in last week - so here you go! Been busy this week - hopefully going to have a mega weight shift this Thursday - you never know! Thanks for all your support A xx

I started 1st March with same amount as you to loose - I can honestly say I have never felt better - definitely worth it - stick at it and within 100 days you wont believe the difference. Good luck xxx

Thanks everyone for your kind messages. I AM SO EXCITED. I actually can see a light at the end of the tunnel and a bit of me believes I really AM going to make it this time! thanks again for all your support and encouragement A xxxx :party0023:

Hi people just thought I would let you know I lost 5lbs and 6 ounces last night. Brought me into the 11s at last and leaves me with just over 1 and half stone to go - wooo hooo!!! thanks for all your continued support A xxx

Only 1/2lb this week and 1/2 inch off waist - happy though as I think where I lost quite a bit last week and the week before it is catching up a little! Thanks for all your support! A xxx

Morning everyone! Just to let you know I had my 10th WI last night.... and I lost 6.25lbs and 1/2" off my waist. Thats 3 stone now (0.75lbs too!) and I have gone from obese to overweight!!! CANT BELIEVE IT! LOVE THIS DIET! Now to crack on with the remaining 2 stone (well 1-13.25!)...

Hiya! It depends what plan you are following? I had the same amount of weight to loose as you - and am half way through now on SS. If you are doing SS - that is all you should be doing... and its true... the more water you drink the quicker you shrink. Good luck with the forthcoming weeks...

Well everyone after a few smaller losses for the last three weeks I lost...... 5 and a half pounds last night!!!!! So it goes to proove if you stick at the program - IT WORKS! I am over half way there now! Thanks for all your continued support A xxxx

Only lost 1lb and 15 ounces this week and another 1/2 inch off waist - but in size 16s now from VERY comfy size 20 - so happy so far.... roll on size 12!!! couldnt care less if I weight 60000 stone as long as I fit in a size 12! Thanks for all your support A xxx

Funny you say this - my OH told me last night that my boobs had gone "softer" I said "softer as in saggy or nice soft" he said nice - so cool. Would like to know if I am going to tone up though??? Im 27 so hoping with a little bit of youth still on my side I might just be ok! Still I guess I...

My CDC has recommended I bring my AAM forward two weeks as since my first AAM weight losses have been a lot lower and she thinks I need the protein - what do you think? Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks A xx

Morning everyone Well after tears and tantrums last night - decided that I should stop whinging and get on with it. The result for last nights weigh in was 2.25lbs and another half inch off my waist. I was SO disappointed as I thought I would definitely loose more this week. So.. CDC has...

Well done hun! I told you you would do it - thats fantastic!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

I dont have soups at all or the bars. I only have the tetras. 7 banana and the rest chocolate for the entire week. (Banana for breakfast). These are lovely (take a bit of getting used to - but are nice). The Chocolate tetra (flattened), added to the freezer for an hour makes a lovely...

I cried and cried the night before I started CD for similar reasons to you - I never thought I would loose it. Its the best decision I ever made. Already (44 days in) I am feeling so much more confident and people are noticing... its SO fantastic. you can do this and it does work. Be excited...

Well done on dusting yourself off - imagine you in your bikini on holiday - GO FOR IT! Good luck xx

Oh - and as you asked...... *slap* A x

DRINK DRINK DRINK Do not break it now - you are almost at feeling fantastic day. It happened for me on day 4. Once you are over this you will look back on it and be so proud of yourself for resisting - hang in there! YOU CAN DO THIS. DRINK MORE WATER NOW to shift the hunger feeling A xxx

I am on day 44 and NEVER thought I would get here. Just think to yourself - this will change the rest of your life and you will be SO much happier - we were at a similar start WI (see signature below) so hopefully my weigh in results will give you some kind of indication of how you will get on...

Voodoo - I did reply to your message on cambridgedieters... you are doing really well too - all I keep thinking is that it took me the best part of 30 years to get this fat so if it only takes a few months to loose it - I should be grateful! Everyone else - thanks for your kind comments,,, on...

Hi folks - just to update you.. I had WI last night (no. 6) was a bit disappointed but gave me a good kick to keep motivated and shift the weight. I lost 2lbs and 6 ounces - so I was only 1 measly pound and 2 ounces off my loss of 2 stones. HOWEVER I WILL GET THERE at next weigh in next...

Congratulations - thats fantastic.

Hiya Trina I started on 1st March with 70lbs to loose. I am now on week 6 and still sticking to it. The fact that you sound so motivated is fantastic!!! I started on a Thursday too... I think this is a good day to start as any... there will always be reasons why you cant start this day or...

Well done - thats fantastic!!! Keep us posted on your progress A x

Thats a fantastic result - almost a stone in your first week - WELL DONE!!! Keep up the good work xxx

Hi everyone! Sorry I havent reported sooner but have been REALLY busy since WI on Thursday. Anyway - I have lost another 4.25lbs and another 1/2" off my waist. I AM SO HAPPY... but.... I started this diet with the thought it my mind of not seeing certain people (who I dont see a lot of...

Well done - so PLEASED for you xxx

Fantastic news - you go girl! You are 1/4 of the way there! A xx

Well done! A xx

Voodoo All you need to do is think - if I break it its going to take me longer to get there. AAM week is week 5 - and I am definately going to do it to help me boost my metabolism and try and get another 5/6 pounder soon afterwards! You are doing great too - so keep at it! I also get the...

Well done you - what a fab result!!! I am sooooooooo jealous!!! I bet you feel flamin' fantastic! A xxx

Have a very Happy Birthday!!! A xx

Welcome to Minimins! This site is fantastic for a support when you are feeling hungry or fed up and a great place to share your losses and get a good ole pat on the back. You will get there - & Orlando is such a fantastic place... it really will be "magical" for you. Good luck & keep us...

Hiya Stacey! When I started on 1st March I had the same amount of weight as you to loose. This diet is FAB! Once you get through the first few nightmare days you will love it and you will find that when things start to get you down; you have a weigh in and boosts you again to stay there! I...

That's fab - well done!!! Keep up the good work A xx

Well done - that's fantastic!!! Keep us posted A xxx

I lost another 4lbs and another inch off my waist!!! I cant bl00dy believe it!!! I was close to quitting yesterday but the kick up the @rse I got tonight has really motivated me! Thanks for all your support. A xxx

You are stunning! WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! Bet your weight loss has your man on the back foot!!! Well done xx

Thanks for all your lovely messages. Voodoo - You are also doing GREAT! I only "GO" once a week and its a little painful but boy, is it great! Normally happens after a load of water - I think this helps. Keep me posted on your progress & good luck for this week. Friday night is a killer - I...

Well done that is fantastic - week 21 seems a lifetime away - but I WILL get there! Well done x

Hi everyone! Just to let you know I have had my 3rd WI and I lost 3.5lbs. Thats 16.25lbs in 3 weeks!! and 7 Inches in total off my waist!!! Out of the 15s now and in the 13s!!! 1 down 4 to go! A xx

You truly are an inspiration! WELL DONE! What a fantastic feeling! Let us know when you get to your goal (although I would say you have smashed that already!!!) Well done again - so, so, inspirational! A xxx

Well done hun! That's superb! Seen as we have similar weight losses to go - and i'm only on week 2 - so you have a head start - how about a race to the finish line??? Seriously - well done! Thats fab! Enjoy AAMW I CANT WAIT!! A xxx

Already bought it in a size 12 for partners 40th in September!!!

Well... I've lost 4.5lbs this week - total 12.75lbs in two weeks!!!! That little bu99er 1.25lbs really wants to wait until next week - but I am happy about that! Also - bigger bonus - in two weeks... i've lost 6" off my waist - gone from 44" to 38"!! Thanks for all your support so far...

Have to say - I have noticed that my sense of smell has improved no end! I can smell food and know what it is instantly - AMAZING!!! & you are quite right - a lot of food doesnt smell half as tasty as it used to and I am only on day 15! A xx

What about Cajun spiced (dry)?? Thanks

So AAM - getting excited about this and it keeps me motivated knowing I only have two weeks to go (half way there) to enjoy this - so planning what to have. What if any, spices/sauces can I have - am I allowed Mustard or anything similar??? Thanks A xx

Fantastic first weight loss - WELL DONE!

Fantastic hun!! Well done - must have been all those *extra* calories you were avoiding if you know what I mean!!! A xx

Well done Kitty! See a little bit of determination and you did it! Just think like that everytime you are going to raid the fridge! YOU CAN DO THIS A xx

Go on Chris you can do it. Sending hugs to you and your family A xx

Well done! Keep up the good work! A xx

Well done! Thats fantastic! Just think how skinny you will be in a few weeks! A xx

and I thought I was the bad one....:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

Cant ever put photos of me on here now can I????

Well... if nothing else - its made some people smile!! Thanks for the giggle!

BRILLIANT!!!!!

For those of you finding this funny... you have GOT to see the bottom of the page here Tips for getting timber - Washington Blade ITS HILARIOUS!

Its turned into quite an amusing one - I have to say *wink*!

Thanks hun - appreciate this - I have been thinking that I am CHOOSING to do the diet and thats got me through when I have wanted to eat something but its harder when you are where you want to be ... i assume?! Thanks for the advice though A xx

me too! but I just got to know!!!!

Sonya - you just had me crying with laughter!!!

thanks - only oh thinks ive turned into a nun since starting this diet!!!!!

Happe - is the nurse/doctor for the question or me? I must be insane asking this one!!! & sarah - you are right when I saw your post I was hoping it would be my question!!!! SHAME!

shame!!! SO EMBARRASED!!!!

Can I ask a really NAUGHTY question??? Bit embarrassed about this but HAVE to ask as it is driving me NUTS. Does any particuar "5ex" act contain calories / fat / anything to knock you out of ketosis??? If you know what I mean????? LOL - cant believe I am asking this! Well embarrased now -...

...when you get to goal? I have been thinking and as much as I am loving this diet in that I am loosing weight - I really dont want to have to do this all again. How do you not get back to how you used to be? Do I never enjoy a chinese or indian again? Do I go through 790, 1000, 1500? Do these...

Well done to you too Jessy! A xx

A loss is a loss. You know what you have to do to loose what you want - and you know this diet works! Keep at it girl! Well done on this weeks loss! A xx

Well done!

Congratulations!!! I hope I can achieve similar results on Thursday for my week 2! Well done! A xx

Well done Dee - SO pleased for you xxx

Well done Sarah - great motivation for you for the coming week! Keep going! A xx

Well done! What fab losses! I cant wait to be at week 8 and feeling like you do. You must be so chuffed. Congratulations A xxx

Hiya - quick question (at first WI the other day I forgot to mention I had gone from 44" to 40" which I was astonished by...) how many inches is a size 12 waist? Thanks A xx

has anyone had people say ... "when you get too slim you know you will have to stop" - I wouldnt mind but Ive still got over 60lbs to go and I know what I need to loose. Im going to get to goal and I dont care what people think - doesnt it drive you NUTS!!! Rant over A xx

That is superb!!! Well done 4lbs and youve got your first stone - probably by next week!!! Well done!! Keep us updated on your future progress A xx

Hiya - I do know exactly what you mean. In the past when I have done a diet I loose weight and people say to me "you look good" "youve lost weight" etc.etc. and then I think"oh well Im slim now - I can stop" and then the weight piled back on... I have decided that with this one it is important...

I did - thank you xxx

You sound so motivated today - I feel like that now - on day 8 - I LOVE this diet and I KNOW its working. The sense of satisfaction when you get through someone eating / meal / low point is superb and the clothes getting looser is motivation in iteslf. Good luck - keep us posted A xxx

Days 1-4 were very difficult but after that I have found it easy.... dont get me wrong I would die for a chinese and a bottle of wine but I can have that - I am just choosing not to... and in 6 months time I will be able to have it and enjoy it and still look good - I want this so much I am sure...

Well done you! Keep up the good work! A xx

PS - Good luck with the driving test!!!

Keep with it - it will work - the first few days are the worst - I found after about day 4 I am no longer hungry and not feeling unwell any longer - in fact I feel FANTASTIC... you will too - just keep going - you wont believe how fab this diet is!!! A xx

Well done Nikki!! Hope you are feeling better for the weekend. If you can still do it when you are ill there is no excuse for the rest of us when we are feeling fine. Keep up the good work A xx

Best of luck on your Weight Loss journey - you will find the first few days hard - but after that it is a piece of cake (excuse the pun)!! I am on day 8 and for the first time in my life I KNOW I AM GOING TO BE SLIM!!!! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress xx

Well done hun! You made it to week three and your losses are fantastic - nearly at goal too! You must be so pleased. Keep going girl - you're gonna make it! A xx

Voodoo - That is fantastic too - well done! We can keep an eye on each other to make sure we are both working as hard as we should be!!!! Good luck for next week A xxx ;)

Hiya and welcome to Minimins! Its nice to meet you. This diet is fantastic - I am only on week 2 and LOVING it!!! You can see the results at the bottom - in a WEEK! Anyway - you asked about how you may be feeling by dinner time - well.... I felt AWFUL on my first day by dinner time and...

Congratulations Minamina11 xx

Thanks for all your kind words and encouragement! I CANT wait until next week. REALLY positive - I might just get there this time! Feeling fantastic Thanks again A xxxx

Hello everyone First allow me to thank you all so much for your support, guidance and advice in the first week - I made it and stuck to it 100%!!! Secondly its TOTM and I weighed in a day early as I wanted to swap some yukky soups for some more yummy tetras Finally.... I lost...

Fantastic - well done you!! I hope I can achieve similar results! A xx

Will do! I will wear more or less what I wore last week - but then again I dont want my CDC to think that I only have one set of clothes!!!!! Laters x

Thanks everyone x

Thats lovely pandora - well worth all the effort x

You sound pretty motivated this time - so go for it! Next Wednesday may be my WI date as I am potentially having my first this evening - so I expect to see your loss up there with mine!!!! Good luck - and keep us posted! A xx

Thanks guys and girls! A bit scared now as the reality is, I will see if the first week has been worth it all in less than 10 hours!!!! SCARY but VERY excited. I am expecting at least 5lbs - would that be roughly correct? I have stuck to it 100% since day 1 A xx

Hi people I am on Day 6 and feeling FANTASTIC... only thing is my TOTM is due Saturday and arrived TODAY. Is this normal? I am normally like CLOCKWORK so a bit confused :confused: Also - swapping some packs tonight with the Councillor and she asked me if I wanted an early weigh in...

Well done! Not far off now! Keep going x

Fantastic results in 8 weeks - I hope I get similar - just getting to the end of week 1 and have 5lbs more than you to loose!!! WELL DONE x

Congratulations! I cant wait until I'm at the same stage as you DYING for AAM! Well done and keep up the good work! A xx

I know you cant do SS if you have had surgery in last 3 months - not sure about the other thing though hun hope this helps A xx

Well done hun x Hope my losses are as good as yours xx

Hiya! Welcome to CD! I have been on the diet now for 5 days. Day 1 was the hardest. I drank TONNES of water on day 2,3,4 and I havent had any problems since. The more water you drink - the more you shrink - and it helps to subside hunger as well as any headaches etc. So if you feel...

I havent even got the stick - I just wanted to have the "knowledge" that I AM burning fat but dont want to get on the scales before WI in on Thursday night - want that bit to be a surprise/reward for effort! Thanks for the info though! A xx

Thanks Helen x

Hiya Day 4 and going well - just one question. I used to have a VERY carb-laden diet i.e. the Thursday before I started this on the Friday morning I had Tea, Bacon Sandwich, Chicken Roll with Bacon and bbq sauce and chips and a pizza!!! Since Friday AM I have been SS'ing and stuck to it 100%...

Fantastic News! WOW WOW WOW!!!! Well done *wink* x

Well done hun! Thats fab. Gives me a great incentive as I only have 5lbs more than you to loose! I say only but compared to the losses you have achieved - I would say it will take no time. Thanks for advertising your good news and keep us posted A xx

Podgey, Your weight loss is AMAZING! So Goal setting really works then. On previous diets I have always lost a lot in week 1, got a bit positive, been a bit lazy in week 2 and binge like MAD after week 2 WI then give up. Really dont want to do that again - not going through another weekend...

Hiya! Me again posting like mad tonight to avoid left over bit of steak on DP plate from dinner! Anyhow - I have 5 stoneish to loose - at 15.2 now - can any of you help me set some mini goals - I dont really know what to put and I dont want to be disheartened if I dont meet them but still...

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for all your encouraging posts. I am on a mission BIG TIME! *wink* Voodoo - Hunger not too bad - when I get the gremlins/rumbling I have a pint of COLD water and that seems to stop it. Although, pint this morning made me a little sick as I drank it too fast...

WOW! No wonder the other half got his camera out! Keep at it girl and let us all know how you get on - I for one will be DYING to see your result tomorrow. Good Luck xxx

Congratulations! So this diet really does give you a different outlook on things. My mum and I were talking last night and we were saying that if I did reach my goal (which I WILL!) that certain aspects of my life might change. Some for the good and some not so good. My DP used to have huge...

Well done - the results are great and they are going to get EVEN better! You are so lucky - Im only on Day 3 and your current "time-in-diet" is seems miles away - but I AM going to get there! Keep it up! A xx

Sarah You had a hot dog!!!! I would die for one!! Anyhow, as the others have said, tomorrow is another day - and I am sure you will be fine! Just think to yourself ... is it worth it? I had to think that about 200 times today - went to the pub with DP and they had the meat raffle - just...

Sarah I have started so many diets and got fed up and stopped and started and stopped and started. Parents family partner and friends are sick hearing about how I "am going to do this" etc and I have just decided well "watch this is going to happen - and this time its for ME" Once you get...

Thanks for your replies - its interesting to hear how everyone else has coped and I love to see how long it has taken people to loose weight - it gives me motivation to know that "oh well if they lost that much in that time, so could I"! Voodoo - I have 5 stone to loose - what about you? Maybe...

Morning all, Just thought i would update you on progress. Well... Friday (Day 1) wasthe hardest so far - being at work and very cold all day - had a hot bath on Friday night to warm me up and went to bed early. :( Yesterday I went out to the Cinema for my mums birthday and then we went for...

Hiya! I MADE IT! I managed to get through my first day and even watched the kids and partner eat their dinner... boy did that smell good. Felt knackered and a bit lightheaded so had a really hot bath and an early night. Feeling much better today knowing I am one step closer. Do you have...

Hi people Me again..... I wont post as often if I can nail this thing this week. Anyway - tell me this diet works and its worth it because right now I have visions (after almost successfully completing day 1) of going home, going out, getting plastered and having a big fat takeaway...

Thanks Icemoose. You made me smile again :D A x

My boss is mean. He has gone out this morning (knowing I am starting CD) and bought a 12 pack of Cheese & Onion Walkers. He keeps offering me and the girl I sit next to (who is skinny) and I can smell them. I never smelled them before???? whats going on???? Anyway - I thought to myself - you...

Thanks - will stick with it - hopefully this will subside soon! x

Hi people Is it normal on Day 1 to feel SO cold? I have been very good... two tetras and tonnes of water Thanks x

Thanks Janey x

Good luck for Monday - let me know how you get on x

Ive got just over 5 stone to loose. At least we are doing something about it hun! Keep me posted on your progress Achelois x

Chicksy Thanks so much for your message. Glad to know I am not the only newbie. I cant stop thinking about food but I guess that is a habit that I will have to break. I just keep thinking what a feeling it would be to slip into lovely size 12! Must be harder with kids around.... mmmm...

Kittykat When if your first WI? How much weight are you hoping to loose. I told my CDC last night I dont care if I weight 200 stone if I can fit in size 12 jeans!! Speak soon A x

That would be great! I look forward to "checking up on you" as I hope you will me! Im starting to feel hungry now.... normally be having a biscuit and some tea but obviously not having that - just boring water!!! Achelois x

Here's to 7.5 weeks and counting!!!

Nicky Nice to meet you! Well done on your terrific loss so far - if I can achieve that in 7.5 weeks Ill be thrilled! Have your dress sizes changed yet? Achelois x

Morning everyone! Well... I went to see my CDC for the first time last night - and I began my journey this morning. Have already had a pint of water and a tetra for breakfast - not bad at all!!! Panicking a bit about the first few days (dont want to feel dreadful) but VERY excited. Have...

Hello all I am having my first meeting with the CDC tonight. SCARED to death but VERY excited. I have tried to drink the 3 litres of water today and its 3pm and I havent even finished my first litre - it gave me a headache earlier! I know the first few days are going to be a nightmare but I...