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Thanks Blondee, glad to know I am not alone Also well done on your progress, you have done fantastically!!

If there is one thing that this diet demonstrates to me it's that when I think I am hungry I am actually just emotional! The only time I feel hungry nowadays is when I am angry or upset or stressed but if I feel fine I won't feel hungry for days, proof I am a comfort eater. How boringly...

I am having the same. It seems day-to-day I my preferences are changing! yesterday I had to choke down the porridge but for about 5 days before that it was all I looked forward to and right at the beginning it nearly made me sick! I just can't understand myself. :confused: I guess that is why it...

It is like coffee and regular tea if you are SS. According to my CDC.

Alright my depenable lover! I think the Oasis jacket. I like it in brown too. I really like the idea of a leather jacket with a hood but the theres something about that one that puts me off. Oh and do you know that the Joy at Clarence Dock has ALL clothes AT LEAST 50% off ALL THE TIME!!?

Well I think early nights are a good idea. My OH won't let me go to bed early though, he's a bit like a little puppy if I try and do something in a different room to him (yes even sleep) he just yaps at me until I stop doing it! Luckily though I get to hog the laptop so I can distract myself...

Oooo this is a busy one! Feel like I want to reply to everyone..........! So hello all! I am quite new I am starting my second week today.(except I did 10 days in February then stopped, I have lots of things I can blame it on but I guess I just didn't have the resolve at the time.) I am doing...

hehe four 75ml bottles is 3 litres I prefer the 75ml as they are not so big and literally walk around with mine. Around the office and the home carrying a water bottle as if I'm off on a trek!

Welcome back Louise. I'm so sorry about your grandad. These are the times when it is most appealling to turn to food for 'comfort' so I think you are doing the right thing to get straight back to SS, taking that control can be your new way of coping, your strength. I have my weigh ins on a...

Thanks for clearing that up! I was worried

I recently had an appointment with a personal trainer and she said that swimming is good if you are very over-weight as it is really low impact. She also said that what was important in excersicing is raising your heart rate. ANYTHING that raisies your heart rate is going to help your fitness...

Yeah Zoe I agree with Guru, your losses are consistently impressive, which is really encouraging to see!

D'oh my mistake! I just lazily read the ticker instead of adding up the losses. I blame Monday for my mistakes! Well done Annie! Fingers crossed for me this evening. I cannot wait to update all my tickers and things for the first time!

That's good news Katierose, well done. It seems silly that we would see 2.5lb in a week a small lose if you compare to other diets! I can't believe you have lost nearly 2 stone in 4 weeks!

I don't think it's too old for you! It is a wedding after all. I think in a less formal situation I would agree with your friend. I am 25 and find it can feel weird wearing something like that becaue normally I am much more casual but at a wedding you don't want to be the one in jeans and a...

I'm almost through my first week now. My weigh in is tomorrow and I am very excited! I have not found it too difficult but I have an incredibly support OH and any time I feel weak I come on here. Louise I'm glad you started this thread, I thoink you said your weigh ins are on a Monday too and...

cheers

That is fantastic. It must be such a relief! And what a way to find out, you just happened to notice you had already acheived the goal, I love that! Might be off to see Harry Potter tonight, let me know how it is.

Mine broke last night. Nightmare! Broke in a shake as well so not sure if any mucky inside of blender ended up in my food :( I was really gutted but my lovely OH has just come to the rescue and nipped out to Argos in the rain to get a new one. Bless him!

yeah i think citrus knocks you out of ketosis so beware

Oh yeah, you mean on my ticker. Not sure what I have put in there. I think I must have put the wrong figure in how weird! I shall update that, thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm Sinead, I'm 25. I started this week my weigh in is on Monaday. I was 23 st when I started and I cannot believe it. It HAS to go! This thread is a good idea it will be good to compare how everyone is going on from the beginning. Good luck to everyone

Agreed, My 'healthy weight' is so far away from anything I have been as an adult I haven't got a clue how accurate it is for me. I am just going to take it a mini goal at a time and stop when I am happy, regardless of charts and things. If I feel I look good and am happy with my fitness I will...

Wow! Well done! That's pretty much a stone GONE!

This is so exciting, let us know asap how you get on! You should be proud of yourself. One of the biggest issues I have is that I eat unconciously, don't even think about it until I have already started! So just sticking to the diet shows how much comittment I have, I'm sure it is the same for...

Haha exactly, I could probably lose 4 stone and no-one notice - well perhaps not! We have got a huge task ahead of us but I'm sure it will be all the more rewarding for it in the end.

Hi Guru, I have more to lose than you to be 'healthy'. I am not looking at it like that though I am going to just take it stone by stone and keep doing it for as long as I feel the need. I agree though it is a little disheartening when you see that most people have only a stone or two to...

Well done!

Has anyone found that they get really tearful. I was 10 days in to SS and found myself in a really low depression and was unable to stop crying all day. I am going to speak to my CDC about how common that is but thought I would ask around on here too. Cheers

Ladies, I hope you are all doing well. I'm sorry to say that I am not and that I am going to have to drop out of the team. Best of luck to all of you! I was going to do the stats so someone else will have to volunteer. I'm happy to do this weeks though if you still want. just let me know Sinead

I had such a terrible day yesterday. I was certain that is was going to eat, determined even. I just took it an hour at a time; it's 10.30 now, I can eat what I want at 11.30. Then when 11.30 came around I would say am I going to eat now? No, I'll wait untill 12.30 and so on. Making sure you are...

I am on SS and my CDC said if I needed to have milk in tea and coffee I could have it in about 3/4 cups a day but it is important that it is skimmed.

Ditto!

Yeah I do too. Wish it was more regular though as it is difficult to stay motivated for so long!

Yeah it does feel like really bad PMT doesn't it! I am getting mad at silly things. And I am not feeling well so am really feeling sorry for myself. It is taking all my energy not to eat tonight!:cry:

YES! My poor bf!

Collette, I think that looking after the four boys on your own is as bed as it can get so once you've done it you'll know you can do anything! And don't be worried about your loss being 'too low' for the team stats. It's only a bit of fun and the team is here for us to support each other!

I'm still in my first week so it is still really exciting to see the weight change daily. But when it slows down over the next few weeks I can see it becoming depressing that it doesn't change.....by the minute

YEY! I think the porridge is my fav but I did need to give it a couple of tries to get used to it. I think it is what they call and acquired taste! I look forward to it now though. They plain one tastes a but like milupa, which I love :P

Excellent descriptions exp and soon2b. Very helpful. Thank you! x

Thanks for your opinion guys, I still don't really know what they are like? When you say chewy are they like toffee?

Congratulations Claire that is a fantastic loss! I bet that will make those tough moments easier. x PS You're so lucky that your CDC comes to your house!

I'm just considering my next order of food packs and I will be allowed bars. I wondered what people thought of the bars and if anyone could describe them to me to help me decide. Thanks!

My visits are fortnightly which is a bit rubbish. It feels like much longer to be motivated for. Today is my 7th day tho so come bedtime I will have done a full week and that is great! I have asked if maybe I can have a weigh in tomorrow, just 5 mins there but not sure if my CDC can fit me in. I...

Hi all, I am in work today for the first time since last Wednesday. This is only the second day in teh office while on the diet. To be honest, I think it makes it easier. Had some porridge for lunch which is more of a meal than I normally have at work. My life is easier 80% for not having to...

Oh no! Gutting! You won't know if it's kicked you out of ketosis without trying a pee test. But it doesn't matter because as long as it is a one off it shouldn't make a big difference. Keep your head up! x

Cheers slimoncemore, I think splitting the packs is a good idea. I will try that next time it hits. Luckily it only lasted for about 10 hours today and has passed now. Cheers

I have just started my period today, first one on CD. I am feeling physically hungry much more than I have for the other days I've been on the diet. I had expected to crave junk food but I am just feeling really hungry. Does anyone else feel hungrier when it is their TOTM? Anyone found a...

Thanks but I wasn't as hungry as I had expected. I find that it is more that I miss food and eating with people that actually feel hungry. I was shocked by this. Not done CD before, I started Lighter Life a couple of years ago but was not in the right place mentally to do it and I didn't relaly...

I am only in college 1 day a week and this is my last week. I am doing an industrial relations course through the union. I am a rep in my office. I found it ok but as it was in my first week i didn't have a tetra to take so I just didn't have any food while I was there and just drank lots of water.

I caught the end of teh biggest loser thing, The before after shot was great!

Ah Collete, pleased to meet you, my name is Sinead haha! I can understand the worries you are having about passing issues with food and weight on to your children. I have lived with my sisters children most of my adult life and have had the same concerns. I guess if they see it as a choice you...

Mum of 4 boys!:eek: I can't believe you managed that. WELL DONE:happy096: It must take a lot of will power to cook for a family and still stay away from the eating part. It just goes to show how you must really be ready for this.

I know, it is all quiet this evening isn't it!

haha good call. Thank the lord for bf's bottomless stomachs!

I know I thought that, we would definitley have won if we could use my lose this week! I have not been hungry at all really. I am really enjoying it. I do miss the social and comforting parts of eating for sure. Especially at the weekend when I might have treated myself to a take away or...

sav1990, reading your post made me so happy. I don't know you but it still rings so clearly how good you are feeling. I am so happy for you that things are improving and that (good) change is afoot. Best of luck with the rest of it! Oh, I have found writing a blog has really helped me and I am...

Hi flowey, Yeah, I am loving it at the minute. I too found it hard on the 2/3rd day. my poor bf got most of it but I must admit, I also had very little patience with my niece and nephews!:ashamed0005: but that is a small price to pay as far as I am concerned (hope they agree!) I've had an at...

I have weighed myself this morning for my start weight and if my scales are the same as my CDC (which I am sure they are not) then I have lost a stone since I started. I know that is probably more to do with the variation of the scales than my actual weight loss but it is so encouraging to know...

Think it's probably already been answered but I will put my two pennies worth in......... You can have any leaf tea so mint should be fine. I think brushing your teeth is easily the best way to freshen up your mouth and it doesn't effect teh diet at all but those little melty strips are ok too...

Good night mum of 4 boys, Sunday mornings is fine. If we all weigh ourselves tomorrow morning and then again same time next week and you make sure I have your info by 12:00. I'll be sure and remind everyone at the end of the week too.

Doh! So sorry about that mum of 4 boys! I had just cut and pasted from earlier on and added myself but that is no excuse, how rude of me. Here is the full list then: Dappymare GillyBee Fatfrog British claire 84 mum of 4 boys likealobster...

Yey, congratulations for getting started after your (nearly) false start. The shakes can be made with hot water and it makes the chocolate one's really yummy if you're a fan of hot chocolate. It is important to use water that is not boiling tho, i usually add some cold, then some boiling then...

Ok that was quicker to get to grips with than I expected! I am more than happy to do our weekly stats. I will prompt you all on a Thursday for your weekly loss and will work out our stats on a Saturday unless this is too early for anyone? Do you want me to submit some this week? I could do them...

haha I had got that from the stream, not sure why it is so unattractive to everyone. I'll be the leader; spend enough time online! I have the team as: Dappymare GillyBee Fatfrog British claire 84 likealobster I hope this is correct. Let...

Hi, do you still have a space in your team? I am on day 4 and feel left out of the team games! :P Any chance I could join. As you see I have plenty to lose so I will be around for a while! x

Emmie86, Your stories sound exactly like you have stolen them from me! I to got bullied in primary school for being fat. It was really nasty at times, there was one time that loads of people were calling me a cow in the class and my teacher was there, some of the people were actually 'moo-ing'...

I've told as few people as I can. Just those that matter, that would have known even if I hadn't said anything. I am lucky that it ties in with lent so for other people at work etc I just say I've given everything up and it usually ends there.

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Yeah i agree with the other posts, I have been told you can have all hot. I certainly have most of mine hot.

I'm glad you got through it. Looking back I am sure it seems much better than it was at the time, but it can be difficult to keep that in mind when you're struggling. You did well to resist! x

That is such a good point. That has really struck a chord with me. I will remember this when I am think about my 'oh so important special occaisions'

So impressed. It will stop me using a similar event as an excuse to eat. If you can do it then so can I. Thank you!

This is such a good idea! I can't wait to give it a try once I'm in week 3. Thanks!

Just had a hot orange choc. and I loved it! It reminds me of Christmas for some reason :S

This thread is really interesting. It is great how it makes me think of things I would never have considered on my own!

Cheers Gilly! And Moochie I am agreed! I love the porridge too, it really does make it easier to feel like I am having a proper meal every day!

I love this thread!

Yeah I was told they are ok from the 3rd week. They have slightly more carbs.

Thats what I like to hear! Sharing that you are having a tough time is probably the best way to deal with it so have done the right thing and it has certainly made me think I will do the same! x

Thats interesting gillybee, I have not had a tetra yet as am only in week 1 but I am curious about how you heat them up? Cheers

Thanks for the advice. I might give them a go!

I agree it is perfectly normal for you to be feeling this way. One reason will be that your body is realising that it is getting so many less calories at it is trying to convince you to 'fix' this but you are not starving and so nothing needs fixing. It is tough but you should know there is...

Hmmm, well I think the biggest issue would be that you would fall out of ketosis. Your glycogen stores will return. Meaning you will have to go back through the difficult early stage. Where lots of people feel really tired, moody, headachy etc Knocking yourself out of ketosis means you're losing...

As a side effect of some medication I am on I sometimes gets really bad indigestion. Normally I take Settlers Tums to soothe it. Does anyone know if they would interfere with the diet?

These are shocking stories. :eek: I have so many and I feel I would be too embarrassed to write any now but seeing other people's honesty makes me feel motivated to stick at it!

I am really dehydrated in the morning nowadays too. It isn't something that has ever been an issue before. It is good tho because it triggers me to drink some water asap!

It's so good to know that it is an option if I want it. I think I will speak to my CDC before I consider it though.

Thanks Steve that's great!

Have a good time

Oh you do right! When I want food it is the same, it is never because I am hungry. I think it just proves how unhealthy me relationship with food is. So in some ways it is making me appreciate the diet more. I am grateful it is helping me move away from that. You are right that you can do it...

Cheers Lucky, You are the font of all my knowledge. I will defo owe half of my success to you if you keep it up, haha :D

I loved the choc mint hot. It made me think maybe I should try all the shakes hot. Anyone had a bad experience of any of the flavours hot? Also I found the shaker didn't like having hot water in it. I made sure it wasn't boiling water but it still sprayed out when I shook it. Any advice here? Cheers

Good knowledge! :eek: Thanks for sharing it around

Cheers, Glad I checked, I would have assume they were interchangeable. x

Does anyone know if I could have Diet Coke instead of Coke Zero?

Yeah I find this place is the best distraction around! Id be on here all the time, the only thing that gets me to come offline is my boyfriend.

CONGRATULATIONS Stargirl! That has got to be one of the most encouraging things. I remember how gutting it was when I had to 'give up' on certain clothes when they were just to small and put them away in the wardrobe knowing i would be able to wear them anymore. Well that is not going to be the...

I can relate to this! I have hated going out of the house except for work for so long now. I would have hated to bump in to someone I knew. Just knowing I am doing something about it makes me feel more confident!

Glad to hear your son is ok and don't worry about the extra couple of days. They won't matter in a week! x

Congrats! It is such an inspiration to read otehr people's success stories. It genuinely helps me when I am finding it tough! x

Wow! Well done. You're over 20% there. THAT is amazing! x

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I have enjoyed todays packs so much more. Had apple and cinnamon porridge for breakfast, hot mint choc in the afternoon and spicy tomato soup at supper time. Been happy with them all so far except the dreaded broccili and cheese

Thought I would check how everyone else is getting on. I have been on CD for 2 days now and although I am finding the cravings difficult I have not been hungry at all and I have not had any of the side effects I was expecting........ yet. Added to this I am already in ketosis so I know I am now...

I have just checked and I am in ketosis already! :woohoo: So exciting because I only started CD yesterday, it is such a boost! yey!!!

WOW! How exciting, well done! x :clap:

I haven't really had this problem but my CDC said that I might and that if I did I should drink a glass of water before having the shake. Maybe that will help..........? x

I feel it is dangerous that I read this! I hope I don't find myself hungry and near an Atkins bar while I am SS!

Yes you can

Hi Becca, I started yesterday. I am finding it easier than I expected, hope you have the same experience. As for that advice, it seems wrong to me. Alcohol has carbs in it that would mess up ketosis, as well as inducing kebab shop food cravings! Also I think that chewing food and spitting it...

I had the brocolli and cheese soup today and I have to say it was absolutely repulsive. I tried as hard as I could but I could not finish it :sign0137: It has really put me off trying the rest of my soup flavours. I did really enjoy the porridge though. Perfect for something to eat at work!

I only started today but it seems I distract myself by getting inwardly really annoyed at anyone else who dare eat food when I am abstaining. Ha ha my poor bf :P

Hi Jambro, I have started today and have about the same to lose. Will be good to see how we both get on. Supportively obviously, not suggesting a competition! :p I am not used to forums and I really don't understand how the site works but I can see how helpful it is going to be. I am so glad I...

Oh wow congratulations, that is quick! I am starting sole sourse first thing tomorrow so will see how soon I go in to ketosis. Your post might have given me unrealistic expectations like! haha

How are you finding it?

I am due to start tomorrow. I picked up all my diet packs last night. It just happens that I am starting on the first day of lent which is a nice coincidence! I am really excited, I can't wait to get started but I am having a bit of a panic today about what to have as my last supper. Everything...