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    Extra Easy Suzy's Journey to reinvention. New life, love and happy ever after ??

    It definitely sounds like you have had a rough time of things lately. Here's my personal motto, which might apply to you in this situation: Be the person you want to be, regardless of what everyone else is doing. Hang in there!
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    How Long Can you Stand Meal Replacement Shakes?

    I'm doing Dr. Howard's Success Diet, which is the name the UK version of Cambridge diet is marketed under in the USA. (USA Cambridge is different, and decidedly yuckier stuff) I'm curious how long people are able to stand meal replacement shakes. I'm starting week #4, and I've lost 15 pounds...
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    Question about ketosis and ketostix

    I'm on Dr. Howard's Success diet (the US version of the real UK Cambridge stuff) and my ketostix are all coming up quite dark. I'm not sure that ketostix are all that valuable if you are on a meal replacement diet. Bottom line, if you stick to your meal replacements and don't cheat, you'll be...
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    Sunday Weighers

    I didn't weigh-in on Sunday because I was traveling. I'll post an update this weekend.
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    Back 7 years after hitting my goal weight

    If you are feeling dizzy, try drinking a bit more water if you can. Also, if you are really having troubles, take a bit of sea salt. (You'll retain water, so you might not lose for a day or two, but it will make you feel better.)
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    No Support The Second Time Around...

    It would be helpful. It seems like the Cambridge section of the site is pretty quite compared to what it used to be.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + Cambridge diet

    Definitely walk as much as you can. Don't strain yourself, but do move as much as you can. I know I feel pretty much out of gas the first few weeks on shakes only.
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    Disabled and can't cook much

    Have you thought of using any of the meal delivery kits? There are quite a few companies that can ship healthy chef-made, heat and serve, low calorie meals.
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    Step 1 Sole Source + Cambridge diet

    I'm a bit ahead of you. The weight will come off, but prepared to feel tired and worn out for a while. As for taking forever, I feel ya! I'm just trying to take things a little bit at a time. I'm trying to look forward to mini goals along the way, rather than looking at all the weight I...
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    Is Anyone Else Doing Dr. Howard's Success Diet? (USA version of Cambridge UK)

    I'm not exactly new here, but I'm back after a six-year absence. (Three cheers for password managers, as I was able to get right back in!) At the moment, I'm sole sourcing on Dr. Howard's Success Diet, which is the USA version of the UK version of the Cambridge Diet. That sounds confusing...
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    Over 40 not over the hill

    Weight gain is very common once menopause approaches. Another very common reason women gain weight is thyroid disease. I don't know about in the UK, but in the USA, it's very common for doctors to ignore symptoms, refuse to test, and under treat the problem. That was certainly true in my...
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    Is anyone else on Day one of Cambridge Diet?

    I've been told that you should avoid the fruit-flavored teas. I'd go green tea instead, if you can drink it straight.
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    Is anyone else on Day one of Cambridge Diet?

    I just started Dr. Howard's Success Diet, which is the US version of the UK version of Cambridge. It's confusing -- apparently the name "Cambridge Diet" was sold to a different company in the United States, and their versions of the shakes and foods are different. I can certainly vouch for...
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    Back 7 years after hitting my goal weight

    Thanks, I appreciate it!
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    Back 7 years after hitting my goal weight

    Yep, I weighed in this morning.
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    Sunday Weighers

    As of today, 2019-05-05, I've lost exactly 9 pounds.
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    No Support The Second Time Around...

    Maybe the thing you need to do is look for virtual (online) support here. As far as I'm aware, there really aren't any consultants in my neck of the woods (California, USA) so I have to go it alone. At the end of the day, it's really about how dedicated you want to be. Do you want to do this...
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    Back 7 years after hitting my goal weight

    I'll probably weigh-in on Sundays, at least for now. When I move to "real food" I'll probably switch to Thursday or Friday. The last time I was dieting very seriously, my weight was usually lowest then, and probably highest Monday morning.
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    Back 7 years after hitting my goal weight

    Welcome back. I'm back again after a six year hiatus. You aren't the only one to leave the fold and return. Hope you make your goal!
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    social events coming up - worried about getting back on 100%

    If you are going high on carbs and do a lot of drinking, it will no doubt kick you out of ketosis, so you may find that you go through the extra hunger that you experienced when you first went on sole source. For those that increase calories without "cheating" on the diet, they are primarily...
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    Step 1 Sole Source Do some flavors just make you GAG?

    Hi All, I used to be pretty active on this board about six years ago. Lost some weight by diet, exercise, and the USA version of Cambridge diet. Didn't manage to keep it all off for a number of reasons, but now I'm back at it. This time around, I'm on Dr. Howards Success Diet, which the UK...
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    Fending off the men! lol

    Honestly, this is not a problem I've ever had. I'm not sure whether to feel sorry for you, or to feel jealous!
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    warning- tmi question!

    If I have a lot of the chocolate shakes, my poop looks like black tar.
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    Green Tea

    I drink green tea daily. I drink it with nothing added, and honestly I think it tastes better than regular tea. The regular tea I have to add sugar in order to make it palatable. The green tea is fine by itself.
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    why do i do it!! lost 11lb gained 8 in a week!

    I think this is one of the biggest disadvantages of CD. If you fall off the wagon, even if you eat semi-decently, the weight piles on just as quick as it came off. I ate "real" food this weekend because we were planting a vegetable garden and I was doing a lot of heavy physical labor. My...
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    GAINING inches while losing weight? How could this be?

    Well the crazy-making thing is that the weight is down even though some of the inch measurements are up. That's what's driving me crazy! I would expect to see the measurements going in the same direction as my weight. The Wife isn't joining me on the diet, but she's been pretty supportive. I...
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    GAINING inches while losing weight? How could this be?

    Yes, I'm doing the US version of Cambridge, and it is different. As for the marriage thing, it's pretty crazy here right now. Basically the problem is that there is a certain percentage of people in the US that thing that marriage (and marriage rights, pertaining to things like inheritance...
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    GAINING inches while losing weight? How could this be?

    Oh geeze! I think I've confused everyone! Sorry. To straighten up the confusion: I am, unfortunately, female. Truth be told, I am definitely not very feminine. No dresses and makeup for me! I am (legally, at least for the moment) married to another female. That might change, though...
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    waking up every 2 or 3 hours for the loo!

    Definitely cut back on your water later in the day. I've found that if I stop drinking before about 5:00-6:00 PM, I don't have to get up as often. If I go to bed mildly thirsty, I might have a prayer of sleeping through the night. Otherwise, I'm going to get up at least once or twice, regardless.
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    GAINING inches while losing weight? How could this be?

    Once a month, I get out the tape measure and I see how I'm doing. This morning, I was shocked to see that I have gained inches on my hips, bust and upper arm, even though I've lost weight. And no, I'm not exercising, so I'm not gaining inches because of increased muscle mass. Even more...
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    Had enough of it all

    I totally can relate to feeling sick and tired of the diet. I've been at it since mid-February, and I wish I was done already. I don't like what I'm allowed to eat at all, so it's been a real challenge. I'm hanging in, barely, but looking forward to a 5-day "food holiday" when my MIL comes to...
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    Sagging skin, anyone else?

    I'm scared to death I'm going to look like a deflated balloon when I'm done. (I'm 42)
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    what will it feel like when its gone?

    I have a very hard time imagining what I might look like or what I will feel like once I've lost all the weight. I try to imagine, but I just come up with a big blank!
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    ~~Tofu ~~ ????

    Tofu is good, but it tends to be a little bland unless it's mixed with something else. If you stir-fry (with oil substitute) up some tasty veggies and some chinese seasoning, I think you might like it. By itself, it's just sort of blah.
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    My MIL is Coming, Will She Notice?

    Thanks for the congratulations. I appreciate them. Believe it or not, nothing is loose. Nothing has become baggy or saggy. For all the weight my scale is claiming I've lost, I'm not noticing that I've changed very much in clothing size.
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    My MIL is Coming, Will She Notice?

    Well it looks like my MIL is coming to town in 15 days. Although she's been nice about it (and I do love her) she tends to hassle me about my weight a little bit. I've lost 26 lbs since I started CD, and a total of 31 lbs from my highest weight. Do you think that she'll notice? I am still...
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    Loosing Muscle?

    You can't really tell how much muscle you are losing/gaining just by measurements. You might want to consider buying one of those electronic scales that can measure your percentage of body fat. I have one, and I'm slowly loosing fat, though not as quickly as I would like!
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    I think my wiifit lies

    It's possible you've lost that much. When you weigh-in with your CDC, make sure you step on your Wii when you get home so you can compare. Then you'll know how far off it is. You should expect some variation between scales, but not a huge difference. If you've lost 9lbs on your Wii, it...
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    Don't like my boobs now...

    Frankly, I'd be happy to be rid of my boobs. They are just big floppy bags of useless skin that get in my way. If they deflate to completely flat, I'd be delighted.
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    Tests - help!!

    Being in ketosis shouldn't affect the results of your pap smear. If they do a urine test, they might detect the higher level of ketones in your urine, but if you explain you are on a diet, then it's not a problem.
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    is anyone doing anything outrageous when they get to goal?

    If I ever get to goal, I'll probably have a stroke from the sheer shock of it all. After the stroke, assuming I'm not totally paralyzed from it, I'll probably end up losing my mind and running naked down the main street of town. LOL
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    Bleurgh...warning long post!

    I think people who will tell you, "you knew what you were getting into when you married him," are completely full of baloney! Just because you knew he was in the military and might be deployed overseas doesn't make it any easier if/when that day finally comes. People can be so insensitive...
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    What's everyone's reason for losing weight?

    I want to lose weight because I am tired of being fat!
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    sick after ss?

    I haven't stayed on SS for any extended period of time (longest is 2 weeks, per the instructions of Cambridge USA) but I've always noticed that I felt a lot better after eating food. Usually after a 2 week go at sole source, I feel pretty tired out anyway, so the extra food does make me feel...
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    Frustrated!!!!!

    I definitely sympathize with how you are feeling. I've lost quite a bit of weight and yet I still haven't noticed a change in how my clothes are feeling. Even more discouraging was that I ran into a friend I haven't seen in a while, and she didn't notice I'd lost weight.
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    Do you find drinking all the water difficult?

    I find drinking the water difficult, only because I end up spending so much time in the bathroom!
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    Very TMI - bowel movements

    I've found if I have too many chocolate shakes in a row, I start pooping out stuff that looks like hot tar. Yeah, I know, disgusting!
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    Sooooo Tired

    I was there at the end of week five. I felt so rotten that I took a week off the diet. I'm feeling better and back at it!
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    CD for USA ??

    I found that with the USA version of Cambridge (I'm on it) you can't always find local counselors in your area. In my case, the nearest one is about 100 miles away, so I opted to order my supplies online. The downside is that I have no counselor. The upside, of course, is that I don't have to...
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    What is the real reason we're on a VLCD cd

    Two reasons for me: fast results can't seem to lose weight on low-calorie diets
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    Gonna have porridge for tea. do you add any sweetners?

    Ugh, porridge! Blech! I don't know how anyone can stand it!
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    is anyone worried about baggy skin?

    I'm worried about baggy skin, but honestly I think baggy skin will be better than 100+ lbs of FAT!
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    Who's the better person?

    Great post!
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    Giving up smoking...

    You'll want to discuss the pros and cons of taking Zyban with your doctor, but it has one side-effect that's pretty useful: It tends (at least in many people) to act as an appetite suppressant. I took it for a short time and wow, I was never hungry! Unfortunately, it gave me other side...
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    is gravy ok?

    Most gravy is made with flour, so I think it would be too high in carbohydrate.
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    Delicate question

    I haven't noticed my underarms smelling particularly bad, but I have noticed that my undercarriage doesn't smell as nice. I know...TMI!!!
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    startd my own blogspot diary!

    Welcome to the blogosphere! I've added your blog to my RSS feed. Feel free to stop by mine if you like. (Link in my signature)
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    I'm hungry!

    Watch out for that low-carb chocolate. A friend of mine and I bought some once and we both ended up with terrible stomach cramps and diarrhea! Apparently sorbitol, which is one of the sweetners they use in diabetic chocolates, can really do that to some people!
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    Feeling Crummy, Any Suggestions?

    I've been to the doctor before for being tired and she says the same thing they all say. "Lose weight, exercise more, and you'll feel better." Yeah, right. I have no use for doctors anymore! I haven't been exercising much simply because I've been too wiped out to do anything. I walked...
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    Feeling Crummy, Any Suggestions?

    Well, I thought I'd throw this out there for all the helpful folks on MiniMins to see if anybody has suggestions. I've been doing the USA version of Cambridge for five weeks now. I haven't been completely Sole Sourcing as they don't recommend you do it for more than two weeks unless you are...
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    Help!!!!!

    Sometimes when people lose a lot of weight, they can give themselves what amounts to positional low blood pressure. There's a scientific name for it (I can't recall what it is at the moment) where if you stand up suddenly or change positions quickly, you can get dizzy for a moment or even black...
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    so angry at myself!

    Don't waste your time beating yourself up for what's already done. As for your weight gain, I've noticed that any time I stop Sole Sourcing and have anything to eat I see a big jump on the scales. I think part of the reason for these big jumps isn't necessarily the food choices that you made...
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    Starting SS tomorrow

    That's how I felt about the Super Oats (porridge). Fortunately, I'd only ordered one can of the stuff. But it was absolutely terrible and I couldn't gag it down, even when I put cinnamon on it. I tried several times and just gave up!
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    I wish M+S would nack off!

    I guess I'm glad we got rid of our satellite television dish the summer before last. I live in an area where you can't pick up television without paying for cable or satellite, so I miss out on all the food advertisements. Good thing, I think! And really, I've been surprised by how much more...
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    Oh it's so hard....

    I think for those of us who have lots to lose, it's easy to become very overwhelmed by the diet and how long it's going to take to lose everything we want to lose. My best bit of advice is that you should look at this problem the same way you would if you had to eat an entire elephant. Take it...
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    well at least saturday is almost over :)

    I work from home, so I don't understand why weekends are so hard, but they really are. It seems much more difficult to stick to the diet over the weekend than it is during the week!
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    **Anybody else losing weight rather than inches?**

    I like the paper towel roll theory. It makes me feel a little better, especially since I've been wearing jeans this past week, and when I went to put on my sweat pants (size XL) that I usually wear, they feel tighter than usual! I've lost weight. The scale tells me so. The tape measure tells...
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    am I doing it wrong? Help!

    Yes, the rules for the USA version of Cambridge are completely different from the UK version. Although I think the formulations are similar, they each have their different rules. I think the UK rules are a little more strict than the US version, but the brochures you get for the USA version...
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    Starting SS tomorrow

    Good luck! I think you will find that it works surprisingly well. I've also found that if you take a small spoonful of peppermint flavoring and add it to your shake, it tastes very nice. Also, mix your shakes with ice, it definitely makes the FFL taste much better!
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    Gonna be single.........

    I'm sorry to hear that you and your OH are splitting up. It's never easy, especially when there are children involved. Rather than focusing on food, focus on the things you will need to do to survive. I'm sure there will be all sorts of things that need doing (dividing property, making sure...
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    Anyone just started with LOADS to lose?

    I started five weeks ago, and I still have 112 lbs to go. From my highest weight (not when I started CD) to goal is a difference of about 10 stone.
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    Week one Dday!!!

    Nicely done!
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    passed training for CDC

    Congratulations!!!
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    creeping back in for week 6 weigh in.....

    Weekends are definitely much harder. What's strange is for me they shouldn't be that different. I work from home (telecommute) so it's not like I'm out of the house all day during the week. But somehow, there's a big psychological difference.
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    Officially size 14!!

    That must feel so awesome to have dropped so many sizes! Alas, I still haven't changed sizes yet. I'm not noticing any difference in the way my clothes fit. I'm sure it will happen eventually.
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    **Anybody else losing weight rather than inches?**

    I've lost a total of 23 lbs since I started Cambridge, and almost 27 lbs from my highest weight. The measuring tape says I've lost inches, but I notice no difference in the way any of my clothes fit. It's pretty darn frustrating!
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    Dontcha Just Hate It When...

    Don't you hate it when... You've lost more than 20 lbs, but people are still nagging you about your weight as if you've lost nothing. Your clothes still don't fit any better. Your kid calls you "mean" because you won't take her out for takeaway pizza because you don't want to be tempted. You...
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    What made you decide now is the time?

    I didn't really have a "moment" that made me suddenly decide to go on a diet. I'd been thinking about it for a long time, and actually I'd been trying to lose weight on my own for about a year. I was tired of my back hurting, my hands falling asleep when I was in bed, and my knee hurting...
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    March Challenge - Sign up, sign up! ;)

    Well, I decided to move my weigh-in day to Friday, and I've lost another 3 lbs. I guess I can't complain about that, as that brings me down a total of 13 lbs for the March Challenge! Purple Hugs - 14lbs - (7lb Lost) Becky - 28lbs Katycakes - 10lbs - (8lb lost) Sarette - 14lbs - (6lb Lost)...
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    My Diet Fears

    Thanks everyone, for the great comments. I know that most of the stuff I worry about isn't really rational, but it's the stuff that feeds my nightmares and wakes me up in the middle of the night!
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    Abit OT but something Ive always wondered...

    Good question, but one I definitely don't know the answer two. It seems for me that I tend to lose weight over night. If I weigh myself at bedtime, my weight is usually a little higher than it was in the morning, but by the next day, after I've gone to the bathroom, it seems a bit of weight...
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    Would It Be Cheating If I Changed My Weigh-In Day?

    Well I weighed in again this morning and lost another 3 lbs since Wednesday. My new weigh-in date is officially Friday!
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    My Diet Fears

    I know that to be successful in my diet, I really need to live in the moment and not worry about what comes next. But, I'm a worrier, and these things have been increasingly on my mind. I figured if I shared my worries, maybe they won't bother me so much. Some of them are pretty irrational, I...
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    Dontcha Just Hate It When...

    Here's some more... Don't you hate it when: Your kid says, "you aren't that fat," and promptly asks for takeaway pizza. Your scale doesn't budge on weigh-in day and then drops 2 lbs the next morning. Your current clothes are too loose, but the next size down doesn't fit. You are hungry 30...
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    6 Stones gone cant believe it!

    Nice! You look really terrific!
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    Diary: Shroomfest - episode 2 - Experiencing the evil maintenance. :-)

    Wow what a great story. Thank you for sharing!
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    Would It Be Cheating If I Changed My Weigh-In Day?

    So, I'd like to take an opinion poll on this. Do you think it would be cheating if I changed my weigh-in day? I started the diet on a Wednesday, so I've been weighing myself every Wednesday. I've noticed, though, that my losses are always better by Friday morning, so it feels a bit like...
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    Slightly Frustrated

    Even if you are SSing 100% the time of day makes a big difference. First thing in the morning, you haven't been drinking water all night, and you've likely made a trip to the bathroom to unload all of it. Later in the day, you are carrying around the extra weight of shakes and water that...
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    Asking someone their weight.... Rude??

    I think the real problem is that most people are rude. When it comes to issues of weight, many folks have some real insecurities, so they like to ask about your weight in order to make themselves feel superior. I second the idea that you should just turn the question around and ask the woman...
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    waiting for me to fail!

    I'm sorry that your mother isn't more supportive. This is the main reason why I haven't told any of my family members I'm on a diet. I make it a practice to try to avoid meeting them during eating times, and if I can't do that, then I just eat food and try to make decent choices. At any rate...
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    Underestimated the amount left in the can!

    Try and keep your carbs down. As for the can, they each hold about 15 servings of powder. Generally, if you don't pay for the expedited shipping, it will arrive within a week. I have found it's easier to order by the case, and when I get down to my last couple of cans, I place another order...
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    Trying to Look on the Bright Side

    The ubiquitous "they" say: In every cloud, there is a silver lining. Since we got word yesterday that my wife is losing her job as of 3/31, I've been really trying to find that silver lining in the cloud that's come up on our horizon. I've spent the last two days slashing at our budget. I've...
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    First post on the CD section

    Welcome aboard! I'm sure you'll find everyone here to be very helpful and supportive. We are glad to have you.
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    Dontcha Just Hate It When...

    I thought I'd open up this diet-related thread. Don't you just hate it when... You think your size 24W pants are getting looser, and then you wash them and they come out of the dryer just as tight as ever. You've lost 20 lbs, but your size 22 pants don't even come close to fitting. You have...
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    March Challenge - Sign up, sign up! ;)

    As I said before, I just wish it would go faster! I'm happy I've lost the 20 lbs, but I'm feeling pretty frustrated because nobody has noticed I'm losing weight and my clothing still doesn't fit any better.
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    Can't stop cheating.........help!

    When it comes to cheating, I think you need to decide what's most important. Is the immediate gratification of the food more important, or are the long-term results of sticking to the diet more important. For me, it's a daily decision.
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    Feeling miserable!

    I can totally relate to how you feel. I've lost 20 lbs in 5 weeks, and I'm definitely feeling down in the dumps, too!
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    March Challenge - Sign up, sign up! ;)

    I've lost 10 lbs so far in March, for a total of 20 lbs since I started CD. I just wish it would go faster!
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    It's a Darn Good Thing I Bought Three Cases

    Actually the shake mix adds quite a bit to our food budget. It's already paid for, so that's a plus, but I don't know what our financial situation will be like three months from now. Hopefully, the wife won't be out of work for too long, and I'll be able to continue when I run out of shake...
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    really mental dreams!!!

    I dream about food all the time, though in my dreams I don't feel guilty in the slightest. I just shovel in the food, enjoying every minute until I wake up. I don't even feel guilty when I wake up. I just breathe a sigh of relief knowing that I really didn't eat all those calories.
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    thrush and boils

    Definitely try some yogurt with live cultures. That usually helps get rid of all sorts of yeastie beasties.
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    Hi! New CD'er here :)

    I've had quite a few problems since I had my gallbladder out 9 years ago, and it's NO fun! I'm sorry you are having the same troubles, but I guess I'm glad that let you to my blog and ultimately this site. Anyway, we are glad to have you, and I hope you'll keep posting up. I had no idea you...
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    March Challenge - Sign up, sign up! ;)

    I updated you Katycakes, and added myself in. I only lost 1 lb this week. Purple Hugs - 14lbs - (5lb Lost) Becky - 28lbs Katycakes - 10lbs - (8lb lost) Sarette - 14lbs - (6lb Lost) Change35 - 18lbs (-4lb lost) Bibiana -14lbs melissa85 - 15lbs (-3lbs) Eyeontheprize - 14 lbs - (-12lbs)...
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    It's a Darn Good Thing I Bought Three Cases

    Well it turns out it is a darn good thing I bought three cases (a three-month supply) of the Cambridge shake mix the other day. We just found out that my wife is losing her job on 3/31. :eek: If I hadn't bought the CD mix when I did, I'd probably have to stop with the diet, since I don't think...
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    Hi! New CD'er here :)

    Welcome aboard! Looks like you are one of the few folks doing the Cambridge USA program! Most of the peeps here are from the UK, but you'll find that everybody is very nice and welcoming. - Oinkstop (one of the other rare Cambridge USA peeps)
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    The Smells Are Overwhelming!

    It's not just the food smells that are making my crazy. Those, at least, are pleasant and I don't feel all that tempted. What's driving me the most crazy are the unpleasant smells. I can't clean the bathroom because the bathroom cleaner smells too intense. Even the laundry detergent (I use...
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    The Smells Are Overwhelming!

    Is anyone else having this problem? My sense of smell, which is usually very sensitive, is now even more sensitive. I can smell it if my wife's gone out and had food outside the house. If our bird's cage is even the slightest bit dirty, I can smell that too. Even a recently cleaned bathroom...
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    No feeling any different:(

    I know this isn't much of a consolation, but I'm on week 5, and I still don't feel any different, even though I've lost 19 lbs so far. I think the bigger you are, the longer it takes to notice changes in the way you feel and the way your clothing fits. For me, 19 lbs is a good loss, but...
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    How do you feel when.....

    Since the USA version of Cambridge doesn't require you to have a counselor (you can order supplies off their Web site) I'm not sure I really should chime in on this thread, but I will anyway. I think if you are going to get your money's worth out of your CDC, then you should be honest with her...
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    So-what keeps you motivated?

    I started this diet because I was tired of being fat. What keeps me going is to watch the numbers on the scale drop.
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    day 4 cambridge diet, so close to giveing up.

    It took me quite a while to get used to the shakes. I had to hold my nose and chug them for the first week or two. It's better now (I'm on week 5) but I still can't say I like the taste.
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    Fed up and impatient this weekend!

    I can so relate to how you feel. I've been looking at myself in the mirror every day, and comparing my photos taken at start and 4 weeks later, and I don't see any appreciable difference! The scales are down and my measurements smaller, but I don't see a difference in my appearance, my energy...
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    The Dear Thread.

    Dear Fatigue, Please go away! I'm tired of being tired!
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    So annoyed right now!!!!

    Forget the water... Could you poison the OH? It might make you feel better. Oh wait, nevermind, you might go to jail for that one. Forget it.
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    CD and kids

    He'll want it until you let him taste it. Then he'll yell, "Mummy, that's YUCKY!"
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    When should I start?

    Although it might help you feel a bit better if you cut down the carbs, I really didn't before I started. Really, there's no time like the present to get started. After all, the best time to plant a large tree is 25 years ago. The second-best time to plant is now.
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    You can do it!!!

    Nicely done.
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    *Wave*

    Welcome back. I'm sorry your doctor isn't more supportive or helpful. Sometimes, I wish we could just round them all up and have them take a course in sensitivity.
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    Really upset..

    I'm sorry your husband is being such a great big jerk! He deserves a great big kick in the @$$! As for you, don't beat yourself up. Just dust yourself off, and get back on the wagon as soon as you can.
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    Ive noticed some changes..please add yours

    My feet don't hurt as much if I go for a long walk.
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    CD and kids

    My daughter is 13 and actually cried over dinner one night. She wanted to join me on the CD, even though she's not in the slightest overweight. I told her no, and she cried even more, saying it "wasn't fair" I wasn't eating.
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    Does anyone else torture themselves?! (Food)

    Fortunately we don't have cable or satellite TV, so I don't have a way to torture myself in this fashion!
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    (Warning-food related)aaaarrgghhh

    I've found at our house it's not possible to cook anything in the kitchen and not have it stink up the entire house. Generally I try to go take my shower when everybody else is cooking so that way I smell mostly soap and shampoo.
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    Who fancies a race starting this month?

    I weigh-in on Wednesday, so I'll post my losses then! :)
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    Hello Everyone - Newbie Introduction

    Welcome aboard! We are glad to have you. :)
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    I am NOT Responsible for other People's Happiness

    I think the real truth is that when you start losing weight, your friends, co-workers and family members start re-examining their own relationship to food. Sometimes, maybe they realize their own situation isn't so healthy, and they react by trying to sabotage or making back-biting comments...
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    My mega embarrasing fat to current photo

    Nicely done! Keep up the good work!
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    Oh Darn, Ran Out!

    The kids were actually pretty well-behaved. We were on a three-hour bus ride to go to a museum in a major city. The kids behaved pretty well during the three hours walking around at the museum, and were equally good on the ride home. I'm not sure I'd go ahead, just because the museum was not...
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    Oh Darn, Ran Out!

    We do have bars, but they tend to make me need to "go," if you know what I mean. I ended up just eating regular food for the day, though I went very easy on everything. We were on the bus for almost six hours total (three hours there and three hours back) so I was pretty careful about what I...
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    Newbie to CD

    Welcome aboard! It's hard to diet under pressure, but I'm sure you'll find CD to work very well. Sorry to hear about your mum. We'll be sending good thoughts to her.
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    Oh Darn, Ran Out!

    I'm relieved it came! Now I don't have to worry about what I'm going to eat over the weekend. Instead, all I have to worry about is what I'm going to eat tomorrow. The Wife and I are scheduled to chaperone a school field trip for our daughter's class, and it involves a three-hour bus ride...
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    HARDER THE 2ND TIME ROUND?

    Just hang in there and keep to plan. It gets easier as time goes by.
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    What are you going to treat yourself too?

    Mine already look like dog ears, and I haven't even lost the weight yet! I wouldn't want a boob lift, though. If anything, I think I'd want a boob reduction!
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    Oh Darn, Ran Out!

    I wish I could order some of the UK flavors. You guys definitely have more of a variety than we do. As for my ticker, it pops up automatically. If you click on "User CP" in the blue bar at the top of your screen, and then "Edit Signature," you can put whatever you like in there. If you want...
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    The Wife Cries on Account of MY Diet

    Well, if he's naughty, you can always threaten him with divorce and make him sleep on the couch to make sure he knows you are serious.
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    The Wife Cries on Account of MY Diet

    Do you suppose he was intimidated by your skinny new body? Ugh, there really is no way to understand the mind of cheaters. I have always believed that when you get married, fidelity is one of the key reasons for doing so. If a guy can't keep that, then there's not really any point in getting...
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    The Wife Cries on Account of MY Diet

    It's always much easier to say you will do something than to actually do it, isn't it?
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    The Wife Cries on Account of MY Diet

    I give you a lot of credit being able to work through something like that. I caught my first husband cheating, and I kicked him to the curb in an instant. In my world, there just wasn't anything to work out after that! But you are right, it's odd that he would have an affair when you were at...
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    Oh Darn, Ran Out!

    Delivery Truck Arrived - Thanks for the Prayers! Hi All, Just wanted to thank everyone for their good thoughts and prayers today. The UPS delivery truck just arrived and dropped off my three cases of Cambridge shake mixes. I've got enough to last me for three months. (I'm in the USA, and I...
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    Sorting Through Old Clothes

    I didn't actually get rid of anything, only because most of the stuff in my closet is too small for me. When I go through my shirts (next), I'll probably find a few things to toss simply because I don't like them anymore. But I think that my big clothing dump will be after I've lost the...
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    I AM SO FAT! :(

    Just enjoy your birthday for what it is. Have a good time, wear what you have, and know that next year will be much different! I know it's a really lousy feeling to have nothing to wear, but know that this will be the last time you'll have a birthday like this. By your next birthday you'll be...
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    The Wife Cries on Account of MY Diet

    Well at least he said the right things. Here's to him keeping his word!
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    The Wife Cries on Account of MY Diet

    What did he say when you threatened to divorce him? :)
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    Sorting Through Old Clothes

    My problem is that I'm a packrat! I never throw anything out, because I "might need it someday." This time around, though, once I shrink out of those fat clothes, I'm going to send them to the thrift store. I'll keep one pair of my largest pants, just for show, and the rest is going to go...
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    Oh Darn, Ran Out!

    I can't stand the stuff! It's dreadful! According to the UPS Web site, my package is now about 150 miles from me. I hope it gets here today!
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    Finally hit the '11's!!!

    good job!!!
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    first weigh in

    Nice!
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    Trying Not to Look at the Big Picture

    Thanks to everyone for your kind words of encouragement. I'm feeling a bit better now, though I'm really wondering how long it will take before I can get into some of my older clothes. I just dug through my closets and found all sorts of stuff that I've long since outgrown, and I'm very...
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    The Wife Cries on Account of MY Diet

    The Wife and I had a great big talk this afternoon, and I am hoping she feels better about things. I told her that we've been together for a decade, and I love her dearly, so there's no reason why I'm going to dump her for someone else! I know, not very romantic, but sincere nonetheless!
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    Oh Darn, Ran Out!

    Everybody do me a big favor and pray that the United Parcel Service truck arrives tomorrow, preferably early in the day! I just ran out of Cambridge mix!
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    Sorting Through Old Clothes

    This evening, I decided to undertake a little project which I haven't done in quite some time. I decided to actually have a look in my closet, which is a place I've pretty much not dared go. All the clothing I usually wear, with the exception of my one pair of dress pants, can be found in my...
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    1st weigh in.

    You made me so happy when you said you'd lost that much in two weeks. I was afraid I was going to have to hate you! LOL! But, since you lost all that weight in two weeks, I can be very happy for you. Congratulations!
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    2 Days Down!

    I've been on CD for 4 weeks and I still feel fat. The scale is dropping, but I certainly don't feel any different at all.
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    Who fancies a race starting this month?

    I've got 116 lbs to go.
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    gradually going back onto food

    ARGH! MiniMins profanity filter strikes again... Try this link instead. Warning to those who don't like naughty words: I did use the "s-word" on this post.
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    I've really hit the wall today - help please!!

    I have a terrible time sleeping at night, and have for years. I've found that over-the-counter antihistamines will sometimes help, but if you are trying to avoid medication, try turning on your radio at a very low volume. I've found that if I set it to all all-talk station, that quiet...
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    How do you cope with CD

    I just deal with it one day at a time, and I try really hard not to think about the bigger picture. If I do, it just gets so overwhelming. Instead, I get up and decide, "Today, I'll stick to my diet." I don't decide for tomorrow until it arrives.
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    What are you going to treat yourself too?

    I'm trying to figure out what I can do as a reward, as there's not really much I want. I'm not really into girlie things like makeovers or having my nails done. As I shrink, I'll probably need to buy clothes, but even that isn't really a reward to me. In my world, clothing has always been a...
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    gradually going back onto food

    I hope I don't come across as too blunt, but you can carry around a lot of weight in your intestines if you are constipated. I expect that if you are able to get things to move, you'll be quite surprised. I once had an unfortunate toilet incident (warning, I use the s-word), and learned that...
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    The Wife Cries on Account of MY Diet

    The other night, the wife and I were snuggled up getting ready to go to sleep, when she suddenly bursts out crying. "What's wrong?" I ask her. I figured I'd done some stupid thing, and hurt her feelings without knowing. Between sobs, she chokes out that she's afraid once I've lost all this...
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    Trying Not to Look at the Big Picture

    No way are you ever going to see me on a beach in a bikini!!! I figure by the time I lose all this weight I'll have so much loose skin I'll look like a big flabby white deflated balloon! That would scare everyone off the beach, and that wouldn't be very nice at all. Think of the children...
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    Trying Not to Look at the Big Picture

    I had a really good loss this week. I'm down 5 lbs for a total of 19 since I started CD and a total of almost 27 lbs from my highest weight ever. That being said, I'm struggling with trying not to look at the big picture here. Even though I'm losing weight at a fantastic rate, I realize that...
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    Today birthday; tomorrow start CD

    Happy Birthday, and congratulations on your decision to make this decade even better than the last!
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    STUPID! STUPID! STUPID!!!!

    I'm sorry that things are so rough with your husband. I hope you two find a way to work things out, because there is nothing easy about splitting up, especially if children are involved. As for your diet, there's no sense beating yourself up for what happened. What's done is done, and all you...
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    March Challenge - Sign up, sign up! ;)

    Unbelievable! I lost another 5 lbs this week, bringing me to a total of 9 lbs off for the March challenge! Purple Hugs - 14lbs - (3lb Lost) Becky - 28lbs Katycakes - 10lbs Sarette - 14lbs - (2lb Lost) Change35 - 18lbs (-4lb lost) Bibiana -14lbs melissa85 - 15lbs (-3lbs) Eyeontheprize - 14 lbs...
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    The Dear Thread.

    Dear United Parcel Service, Please hurry and deliver my next order of Cambridge. I'm almost out! Love, - Oinkstop
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    SO demotivated :(

    I think the main thing to focus on is the fact that you are losing weight. It's really easy to look at a small loss and feel like it's insignificant. Next time you go to the grocery store, pick up a couple of pounds of butter. Hold them in your hands for a few minutes, and you'll realize that...
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    40lb's in 9 weeks! SO Happy!

    That's really terrific. Good for you! (I'm jealous!)
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    WHAT A HORRIBLE...

    I hate going to the doctor. These days it's a little better as my doctor is very overweight. She doesn't bug me so much about my weight, but she does mention it -- gently. It's hard for her to nag me too much, because it would be much like the pot calling the kettle black!
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    ONLY at BLOOMING target!!!!

    Congratulations!
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    The Dear Thread.

    Dear Dryer, Please stop shrinking my jeans every time I wash them. Hate, - Oinkstop
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    The weirdest thing I'm looking forward to.....

    Some more ideas: Not having to worry that freshly-washed jeans will have shrunk too much and no longer fit. Not having to wear old, worn-out clothes because you don't see the wisdom in buying new when you have a closet full of stuff that's too small and doesn't fit. Not having to wonder if...
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    The weirdest thing I'm looking forward to.....

    How about being able to have sex without crushing your partner or your partner crushing you? I know, I know...TMI...:sigh:
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    SO......oooo cold!

    I really have a very hard time with being cold since I started CD. I especially have trouble at night, so I've started taking my shower in the evening with very hot water.
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    I am so Happy I'm a Nana

    Congratulations! I hope mama and baby continue to do well.
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    The weirdest thing I'm looking forward to.....

    Here's what I'm looking forward to: Laying on my side and not having my stomach laying on the bed with me. Not having to rock back and forth prior to launching myself off the sofa. Seeing my feet. Not having to lift my stomach in order to give my undercarriage a wash. Being able to buy clothes...
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    CD outside of the UK

    I'm definitely not in the UK. I'm in the United States, and there are two versions of Cambridge available. The first is Cambridge USA, and the second is Immediate Rewards. My understanding is that the Immediate Rewards version is much closer to the UK version of Cambridge. Apparently, the US...
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    In pain advice needed

    When I had my gallbladder out, I felt more of the pain on my right side in my back. It sure hurt! Go see your doctor quickly, just to make sure, because if you have a bad attack, it can go septic.
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    Strange effect of weight loss.

    Do get it checked out. I don't want to frighten you, but there are a lot of other things (mostly scary stuff) that can cause foot drop, so you'll definitely want to follow up!
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    FUMING!!!!!!

    Sounds like you need to give your guy a swift kick in the @$$.
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    Let's Not Waste Time Feeling Guilty

    I've noticed quite a few posts over the last few days where people have been overwhelmed with guilt because they have cheated and they are worried it will affect their weight loss. I'd like to suggest to everyone two things: Let's not feel guilty about cheating. Let's not worry about...
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    Have i been to bad??!?!

    I think it's hard to predict what your weight will be since you are dealing with not only a little bit of extra eating and TOTM at the same time. You might affect your weight loss a little bit because you ate, or the TOTM might hit you with water retention. I'd suggest you just keep focused on...
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    Worried...can anyone else relate?

    Sounds like it's time to look for a new and more sympathetic doctor!
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    Bizzare question, squid allowed?

    I'd definitely say defer to the CD counselor on this one, but I have to ask the question: why would you want to eat squid in the first place? Sorry, but the few times I've eaten squid, I thought I was chewing on a bunch of rubber bands!
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    Your partner's opinion on the diet ?

    Although my spouse claims to be supportive, I've had a lot of problems with other people in the house (spouse or kid) trying to get me to agree to go out to dinner all the time. It's very frustrating. There haven't been any arguments about cost, which is good, but the little bits of sabotage...
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    Inspire me!

    I'm sorry about you losing your FIL. I guess the best I can say is to echo other people's advice: take things one day at a time, and do your best. You need to decide what's most important right now. If eating the extra food makes you feel better, and it's what you have to do, then do it. If...
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    Worried...can anyone else relate?

    If you really are sticking to your diet without cheating and you aren't losing weight, it might be worth a trip to your doctor's office to see if you have some sort of problem that interferes with losing weight. As for feeling fat, even when you aren't, I think that's a common problem...
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    In for a Dime, In for a Dollar

    Oh yeah, I have that much to lose and more! I figure I'll be at this for at least another 6-9 months. I would have bought more, but I didn't want to spend any more money right now.
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    In for a Dime, In for a Dollar

    ...or I guess if you are in the UK, it would be in for a penny, in for a pound. Anyway, I'm on the last week of my first month of the Cambridge USA diet, and I've lost a total of 14 lbs so far. Since the nice folks at Cambridge USA gave me a 10% off coupon, I went ahead and ordered three cases...
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    Lottery!

    If I won the California lottery, I'd quit my job, pay off my mortgage, and buy a new travel trailer or motorhome and go travel for a year.
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    How to keep busy while doing CD ss?

    I'd say try and get out and do some light exercise.
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    Before and after 4 stone - pictures.

    Wow, what a huge difference! You should feel really proud of yourself!
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    Dealing with Diet Saboteurs

    I've come to the conclusion that I'm pretty much done being nice when immediate family members try to sabotage me. If my spouse or my kid start to give me a ration of complain, I'm just going to let them have it. I'm not dieting to please them. I'm dieting to please me.
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    Ketosis - A state of mind?

    Frankly, I don't worry in the slightest whether I am in ketosis or not. I haven't bothered to buy any Ketostix (I am not sure if they are available on the US market, anyway), and I don't worry if I eat a little something I technically shouldn't. The real proof (to me anyway) is in what the...
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    March Challenge - Sign up, sign up! ;)

    Well I lost 4 lbs this week! Purple Hugs- 14lbs Becky - 28lbs Katycakes - 10lbs Sarette - 14lbs Change35 - 18lbs Bibiana -14lbs melissa85 - 15lbs Eyeontheprize - 14 lbs - (5) IndianPrincess - 14lbs The True Me - 10lbs Bevy - 14lbs (1lb lost) Slimpossible - 14lbs Forest290 - 15lbs 1974rach -...
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    I am NOT Responsible for other People's Happiness

    I wonder if the reason some of our unsupportive friends and family become so negative and complain so loudly about our diet has to do with their own insecurity about their weight. Perhaps they realize that they have their own issues around food, so when they see us doing what needs to be done...
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    I'm going to do it!!!! - this time!!!

    I think the main thing is that you must keep making the decision to stick to your diet on a daily, and sometimes even hourly basis. It's not easy, but it is very worth it in the end.
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    Nearly caved in but thank God for my other half! Tough love as he says!!!!

    Good job! It's nice to read about someone who has a supportive other half, instead of a saboteur.
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    Torture by Easter Eggs

    Think of it this way: you might miss out on this year's bunny, but you can always buy a piece of Lindt dark chocolate when the time is right!
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    Clothes sizes?

    I can repeat almost exactly the same story. In grade 10, I was very active. I was involved in my school's swimming team, and I often rode my bicycle several miles (up and down steep hills) to and from school rather than taking the bus. I weighed all of 118 lbs, and I was 5'2" tall. At that...
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    What should I do?

    I'm sorry to hear about your loss. As regards your diet, I think the thing you need to remember is that your "diet" is really a forever change in your lifestyle. Life is always going to throw unexpected events in your path, and you need to find a way to roll with them. Even during the weight...
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    I am NOT Responsible for other People's Happiness

    This thought came out of today's thread about Diet Saboteurs... Several people have mentioned (including myself) that they are taking heat from family members who claim that the dieter is ruining things for the non-dieters. In one case, AngelMouse77 said that her teenage daughter was giving...
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    Dealing with Diet Saboteurs

    The conclusion that I am coming to is that I am not responsible for other people being unhappy about my diet.
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    Dealing with Diet Saboteurs

    Yeah, I've heard plenty of that one. My spouse has expressed, more than once, that once I start eating, I'll just gain all the weight back plus more. This Oinkstop is becoming very tired of being nice. It's one thing for well-meaning strangers to make stupid remarks, but quite another for...
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    Dealing with Diet Saboteurs

    I wrote a post about this on my blog, but I figured I might as well rant about it here, too. I am getting so tired of my spouse and my kid trying to sabotage my diet. It seems like every time we turn around, they are asking to go out to a restaurant, and I'm the bad guy when I say no. I said...
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    noticeable weight loss, reactions

    I think I would just take both as compliments and move on. I think your co-worker was probably at a loss for words since she probably realized you were in there being sick. As for the male friend in the pub, bask in the extra attention and don't worry about it.
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    Feeling very fed up

    I definitely can relate to how you are feeling. Both my kid and my spouse have being doing a terrific job of sabotaging (or at least trying to sabotage) my diet. Yesterday evening, my 13-year-old daughter started begging me to go have pizza with them. I stuck to my guns and refused, and she...
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    How Personal Is Your Goal?

    At the moment, my goal is to be at the same weight I was when I was the most fit (not the slimmest) in my life. I'm not sure I'll be able to do it, but I'm going to at least make the effort. I may find that I get to a point before that where I'm comfortable, but we'll see. It's been a very...
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    Rude Awakening

    They can let you go from your job because of your weight? Really??? OMG, that's really scary! :eek:
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    Exhaustion

    When I Sole Source, I definitely feel tired out. I'm trying again this week, hoping it will be better. At one point, week before last, I was so tired that it was an effort to lift up my pencil!
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    Need hugs!!!

    It could just be the ides of March... I'm feeling down today, too, and for no particular reason.
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    week 8 very tired

    I'm on week 3, and I'm perpetually tired. Of course, to be honest, that's not much different from the way things are most of the time for me. I'm always tired, which is one of the reasons I figured I'd better lose some weight!
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    IBS HELP

    Although I don't have irritable bowel syndrome per se, I do really suffer from dumping syndrome, which was caused by having my gallbladder out 9 years ago. I've found that since I've been on Cambridge, that problem has become pretty bad. I've started eating a few veggies every day, and that...
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    Dreaming of food!!

    I've had plenty of dreams about eating food. I don't waste any time feeling guilty about it! Instead, I just lay back and enjoy, because I realize it's only a dream! Dream ice cream, anyone?
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    How upset am I?

    Light-hearted? Who said we weren't serious? ;) (I still vote for the eviction notice!)
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    How upset am I?

    Time to give the housemate an eviction notice.
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    The Dear Thread.

    Dear Daughter, When you take a pair of scissors and chop off your hair in a fit of pique, don't expect me to take you to the salon to repair the damage afterwards! Love, - Oinkstop (And yes, my kid really did this. She was mad because I wouldn't let her wear cosmetics since she's only 13...
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    Being around food...

    I find being around food very difficult. I'd rather not see or smell anyone eating anything, even if it's not something I would want to eat.
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    My wedding dress is...

    That has to be the best feeling ever!
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    Big Losers: How Long Until You Noticed Changes?

    This goes out to all of the really big losers on the group. I'm wondering how much weight you had to lose before you started noticing a difference in the way your clothes fit or the way you looked in the mirror. I've lost 10 lbs so far, and I have 125 lbs to go, but I haven't noticed even the...
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    Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs!!!

    Wow that's great! I am so jealous! I've lost 10 lbs already and I don't see any difference in how my clothes fit yet.
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    Struggling!!!!

    Wrap 'em up tight in plastic, and then put them in the freezer. They'll keep until you reach goal, and then you can dole them out one at a time as part of your new, healthy eating habits.
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    The Dear Thread.

    Dear Butt and Stomach, Please hurry up and start shrinking. I'm tired of looking at you both!
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    Jelly...How?

    Wouldn't it be easier just to buy some sugar-free Jello?
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    New to CD from LT - am I welcome lol?

    You are most certainly welcome. We love people who switch to OUR diet! (giggle) This is a really nice and supportive group.
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    Sneaking back after many months carrying more weight than ever

    Losing weight is easy. Keep it off is hard. Welcome back, and just remember probably most of us here have been where you are not. Don't waste your time feeling bad about yourself. Just remember that today is a new day, with new opportunities for success.
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    My silly fear

    Actually, I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you on this one. There was a recent study done by the National Institutes of Health that showed that the type of diet selected almost doesn't matter, and that it's the total number of calories consumed that has the most effect on weight...
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    Bereavement and CD

    I know this goes against what some people believe about CD and other high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets, but a recent study put together by the National Institutes of Health has determined that it's really total calories, and not the composition of your food, that really determines weight...
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    Been made fun of

    I'm sorry that you have co-workers who are just so downright mean! The best thing I can suggest is that you should hold your head up high and know that you are a good person regardless of what they think. Ugh, I hate how people can be so nasty sometimes! I wouldn't take their comments too...
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    Hurdles already. Advice anyone?

    I think I'd be inclined to delay the start as well.
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    Is there any point continuing????

    I know that I'm chiming in a little late on this thread (darn you, timezones!) but I wanted to say that I think you really need to decide what's important to you. You need to decide whether the immediate, short-term gratification of having a bag of crisps is more important than losing the...
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    First weigh in every one!

    Good job! I bet it feels really good to have made so much progress so quickly!
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    My silly fear

    I think that the most important part is that you slowly go from your 415 calories to a higher level. If you go from eating almost nothing to shoveling 1800 calories per day in your mouth, I would expect to see a gain. Your body needed time to transition from regular eating to Sole Source, so...
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    Medical Supervision or Go It Alone?

    Any UK Cambridge Counselors want to "weigh in" on this?
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    A Lesson About Food I Learned in the Shower

    This post is going to be a bit on the long side, but I had a sudden epiphany about my relationship with food yesterday evening, and I thought it worth sharing. First, a bit of history. I live in a home that was built about 50 years ago. It's not a bad little house, but many parts of it are...
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    My silly fear

    I think there is one absolute when it comes to maintaining your weight: calories in must equal calories expended If you eat fewer calories than you expend, you will lose weight. If you eat more calories than you expend, you will gain weight. If you keep those two numbers in balance, your...
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    will i keep losing when my food intake increases?

    That's the reason they have you increase calories gradually. Also, when you start increasing your calories, you should also start increasing your activity, so that will help jump-start your metabolism as well.
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    Medical Supervision or Go It Alone?

    I think that the long list of medical tests is a little excessive, but I also don't want to do something stupid and ruin my health! Has anyone been required by their doctor to undergo a lot of tests before starting CD?
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    Distracting yourself!!

    Nights and weekends are definitely the most difficult time for me, especially when I'm not eating and the family is. Mostly I distract myself by taking a shower when the family is eating, or spending a lot of extra time on the Internet.
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    when am I allowed the bars?

    If you are doing the USA version of Cambridge, they don't allow the bars when you are Sole Sourcing. They say the bars aren't nutritionally complete. But of course the UK and US versions are different.
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    Medical Supervision or Go It Alone?

    Hi All, As I think most everyone knows, I'm doing the USA version of Cambridge. They recommend that you don't use their version of Sole Source (called Fast Start) for more than two weeks unless you are under medical supervision. I'm not sure why this is, because the formulations between the...
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    Gargling with Salt Water and SS

    Do what your dentist tells you to do, and try not to swallow the salt water. Following doctor's orders is probably a bit more important than a little water retention. Besides, water retention isn't forever!
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    Spreading out meal times...

    When I get really hungry, I also tend to feel somewhat nauseated. I don't seem to have the problem if I space my shakes out evenly throughout the day.
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    Sense of smell & taste affected......

    I have a super-sensitive sense of smell on a normal day, but I've noticed that since I started CD that I'm smelling things even more than before, and that my sense of taste is changing as well.
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    March Challenge - Sign up, sign up! ;)

    I'd like to lose at least 10 lbs in March. Really, I'll hope for more, but I'm always a slow loser!
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    Well im now at target but....

    I think the real honest answer is that you have to feel happy and comfortable in your own skin. If your BMI is below 25, you are probably at a healthy weight, so it really comes to your comfort. Don't let some stupid television show make you think you haven't done enough!
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    Wednesday Weigh-In

    Well, today marks my second weigh-in since I started CD. I lost 3 lbs this week, which brings me to to a total of 10 lbs gone.
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    hee hee!!!

    So true!
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    if nothing is going in how does it come out??

    I've had exactly the opposite problem, rather than getting plugged up, I've been running to the toilet what seems like every 5 seconds. I think a fiber supplement is an absolute necessity.
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    is this forever?

    I think the real truth is that this, although not in such an extreme form such as Sole Source, is forever. Although I'm just beginning my weight loss journey, and I haven't even lost my first 10 lbs yet, I realize I will have to be on some sort of diet for the rest of my life. That doesn't...
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