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Hi I did start Stronglifts but have actually converted to starting strength instead. Basically it's a 3 x5 programme with some different exercises. I think it will be better for me as there is a full book to accompany and explain the various lifts with good form. I messed about with it last...

I'm looking to start Stronglifts 5 x 5 on Tuesday. Had my gym induction this morning and got the trainer to take me though each lift. Luckily he's into weightlifting and cross fit so has offered to spot/help me whenever he's in. I'm looking forward to seeing the results the programme can bring x

Download a couch to 5k app and stick with it. It really does work x

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]Dreamofsuccess: - 14lbs -1 -5 (8lbs to go) Spangly mum: - 10lbs Lizwhite29: - 14lbs - 13 (1lb to go) Minnie64: - 10lbs - 6 (4lbs to go) Carlalilly: - 14lbs - 15lbs loss Monica88: - 12lbs - 3 (9lbs to go) Sarahslimming: - 8. 5lbs -1(7.5 lbs to go) Krazzed: - 28lbs - 12 (16lbs to go)...

Dreamofsuccess: - 14lbs -1 -5 (8lbs to go) Spangly mum: - 10lbs Lizwhite29: - 14lbs - 10 (4lb to go) Minnie64: - 10lbs - 6 (4lbs to go) Carlalilly: - 14lbs - 15lbs loss Monica88: - 12lbs - 3 (9lbs to go) Sarahslimming: - 8. 5lbs -1(7.5 lbs to go) Krazzed: - 28lbs - 12 (16lbs to go)...

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You can do it! Maybe even by the 1st march.... Great incentive x

It might knock you out of ketosis and minimise your loss this week but as long as you draw a line and get back into the diet you'll be fine :-)

Dreamofsuccess: - 14lbs Spanglymum: - 10lbs Lizwhite29: - 14lbs - 4lb lost Minnie64: - 10lbs Carlalilly: - 14lbs Monica88: - 12lbs Sarahslimming: - 8lbs Krazzed: - 14lbs Pink-Sarah: - 14lbs Chrissyriley: - 21lbs Fattyboomboom14: - 21lbs Jellibelli: - 12lbs Newbegginings14 - 20lbs wanto be...

Whoop whoop. Officially 21lbs down in 28 days... January challenge complete and still a few days left. Good luck everyone x

Hey you, yes you, reading this post. I just wanted to let you know how amazing you are. You get up every morning and even though things might be hard you try your best. I'm really proud of you for that and you should be proud of yourself too. You deserve the best. I hope you know that. Keep...

I used to make jelly using gelatine and the water flavouring. Can make it to your taste and less likely to have hidden ingredients that 'could' knock you out of ketosis x

Weigh in nr 2 today and I 'm 14.2lbs down so only 6.8lbs left to meet my January challenge. Looks like I night actually do it! :-)

I break it down by 7lbs increments and get a small reward at each ( not good!) works as you're only looking a 2-3 weeks before you're next reward based on an average person losing a stone a month. Really helps me keep focused. Good luck everyone x

Try and space your products as I find this is more of a problem when you have 2 or more in quick succession x

I was happy. Today is the real test of willpower though as it's my birthday and I'm still SSing x

First weigh in for me today (I started on 1st) and 9.8lbs off! Not bad for 1 week :-) So that leaves me 11.2 to shift over the next few weeks x Good luck everyone x

Ha ha suziefloozie.... Welcome to Cambridge.... You'll also start sniffing other peoples food?! Weird but believe me you will do it at some point! Enjoy the food porn x I'm watching Man v Food as I type lol

That's my plan, I'm going to hit slimming world when I'm 7lbs from target to do the last bit and be a free target member.... Maintenance is definitely the difficult bit x

Ah perfect. I was only looking at getting to 9lb 7 ... I think trying to maintain any smaller than that would kill me! Lol Thank you

I'm 5' 5 so what would my minimum be?

Great loss fattyboomboom x

Ah thanks for the quick reply x

Hi all, Happy New Year I am currently on CWP but am looking to use slimmingworld as my maintenance plan in the future. I have done slimmingworld before and really enjoyed it but I can't remember if there is a minimum amount of weight to target required to join ? Ie 1 stone to goal? Thanks...

Great photos ... Fantastic weightloss x

Good luck for later Jade x

The headache is the worst but you can still take paracetamol. Up your fluid intake also and you 'll be fine. After 2-3 days you'll get the ketosis 'high' where you don't feel hungry anymore and get an injection of energy. It really is worth sticking with it x

Doing well, day 2 and I'm back in the game.... Actually enjoying it x

I'll join. Just started back today, so I'm looking for 21lbs!

Ladies it does get easier. I started on the C25k then used bridge to 10k and finally Hal higdon's 1/2 marathon to get me round the Great North Run last year. Still not the fastest but my endurance is amazing when I look back to week 1 of c25k x

Hi Becky, Don't worry I put on .5lb this week too. Although I don't get the gory part of * week as I'm on the contraceptive injection I still get the other monthly delights such as irritability , bad skin and water retention. Maybe you do too?

Well THAT was a good start. 1/2lb ON for me!!! Well looks like I want to lose 8.5lbs now! angelajane 7lbs (0lbs lost 7lbs to go) Beck70 6lbs (0lbs lost 6lbs to go) Becky7777 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Ceebeee 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) cherryheart 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Claire L 6lbs...

Wow Debbie you're speedy! Fifteen miles a minute? Lol I'm the same though about a 12 minute mile. As they say though no matter how slow you're going you're still lapping everyone sat on the sofa .:-)

Fingers crossed for my weigh in tomorrow.... Hoping to see the scales go downsides i can update my tally. Good luck to all the other Monday weighers..... Straight after a weekend, why do we do it to ourselves?! :-)

I stick to Amstel which is 4 syns a bottle. X

Weetabix with Alpen unsweetened almond milk and sweetner.

Ooohhh I might give that a go. Maybe just on weight in day? See how it goes. Thanks

Argh! Sorry for panicking everyone, was logged on as a green day rather than EE, I nearly cried lol

Butterfly chicken is now listed as 16 syns!!!!! On slimming world online?! Why the massive change?

The recipes forum is great for ideas as well as the what's for lunch/dinner/ breakfast threads.... No need to live on rabbit food to lose weight :-)

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Good luck with it x

What's the 'fat buster water concoction'?

5 scan bran all broken up, unsweetened almond milk and a tablespoon on sweetner. Get my scan bran down for the day and keeps me full till lunch :-)

I'm guessing bf is breast feeding my lg .... Erm stuck on lg!

Thanks bellybling x

How do you make syn free gravy?

I'm using scanbran as I've been told it helps weight loss, so I had scanbran broken into pieces with almond milk... Was actually quite palatable x

Having chicken roast dinner tonight. AFTER my WI lol. For dips I've made tzatziki which is total 0% yoghurt, garlic, cucumber and mint. Leave in the fridge for a couple of hours and its yummy with celery sticks or carrot batons.....still miss being able to use pitta tho :-(

I used to load up on wholemeal buttery toast with bovril (don't knock it till you try it) well had bovril on a scanbran today and tasted like twiglets hmmmm

Great loss. Well done. I can't wait to get my first Sticker :-)

Spins he and smoked salmon omelette with beetroot salad and a mullerlight for dessert

For dry nails and hair you could try a biotin supplement ( holland and Barrett do it) I've been using it for my hair ( trying to grow it long) but my skin and nails are also much better.

4 scan brand with bovril (tastes like twiglets) and a cup of coffee with almond milk.

2 Alpen light bars and a black coffee as I got up late. d'oh!

Jacket potato, cottage cheese & beans with fruit as my super free

SW extra easy free chilli con carne with rice, spinach and cottage cheese nom nom nom

2 x 330ml heinekens :-)

250 ml red wine 8 1/2 syns 175 ml red wine 6 syns Total 14 1/2 syns & a very happy dieter x

Innocent moussaka veg pot add some veg or fruit for desert. Is lush, filing and FREE on Extra easy x

Thanks princess_stevie. That's what I thought. I'll be honest I didn't eat my syns yesterday to try an dampen some of the damage but still had plenty to eat! It's hard as my partner and I go for dinner each week as a date night and it just happened that this was booked before I started SW...

Hi all, It will be my second day on EE tomorrow and I'm going to a polish restaurant (tatra restaurant, London). What will be the best thing to order? I really don't want to go to my first weigh in with a gain!!! Thanks Clare

Hi Cassia, I'm in Greenhithe and will be joining/starting on Monday. Would be great to keep each other motivated. X

Hi it's been a while since I've asked this question and just want to check if the rules have changes since 2009. When do you have to move off Sole source and onto 810? Is it at goal or at BMI 25? I'm just at 25.4 at the moment so have a 1lb or two to go but want to make sure I'm doing it right...

I used the c25k to get started and then the bridge to 10k app.... Well I'm now using the Hal higdon half marathon novice app. I can run for 98 minutes or 8 miles straight and am completing the great north run in just over 3 weeks! I'm definately not the fastest runner in the world but to all of...

Ladies, I've been lurking for a while *stalker* I'm also doing the GNR and have managed to get up to 7milrs in my long run but and this is a big but, yesterday when I got back from a 3miler my hip flexor is aching. Has anyone glad had this problem? I'm taking today off from running but I'm...

The shock absorber RUN Bra or the panache ultimate sports bra are the best. You'd be better going to bravissimo or a running shop (sweatshop or similar) to try on a couple rather than the high street sports shops. Failing that you could always order a load from fig leaves and try them on in the...

Can I join too?? I'd like to lose 47lbs... 0 so far! I'm on my phone so can't update the list. Thanks girlies x

Ha ha a curve ball for Kelly jones is always acceptable! He's lush!!! X

Well, have been pretty bad recently so decided I really do need to get my act together. I have just got back from a consultation with a personal trainer, so as of next Monday I will be on a bespoke programme to help me lose weight. Hope everyone else is getting on ok and please feel free to...

I did a 10k back in April as warm up for the half and it was ok apart from a killer hill! The race for life should be fine though as there are all different abilities taking part, just take your time and enjoy it; you'll still be lapping everyone sat at home on the couch! Will be good to get a...

Hi girlies, Hope you are all well? Just thought I'd introduce myself on here as I've been a lurker for a while. I used to be on the Cambridge diet and did really well until food was added back into the equation!!! So this time I'm going to do what all the health experts say and actually...

Hi all, I am so impressed with myself. I've managed to stick to the diet 100% SS even though I've just broken up with my boyfriend of 4 years! It really feels like I've turned a corner as normally I'd look to food or alcohol for comfort. It's going to be hard getting through the break up but at...

Congrats, that's a fantastic achievement.

This is mine. Wore it at Easter this year but fell off the wagon since then. It's a lipsy size 12, ( they come up small) so I've got to SS hardcore on the hope it will fit for new years. Wish me luck :-)

I pay £1.85 for everything which I'm very happy with as my old CDC was more expensive x

The laser kind if feels like someone pinging you with an elastic band, so not really painful just a but unpleasant. Once you've had your 6 sessions ( they take about 5 mins, every month) you should be free from hair for life!!! I cannot wait.

If you're suffering from ingrown hairs, I can recommend IPL (laser) if you sign up to groupon or similar you can get it at some really good rates. I've got my 5th session tomorrow and tbh I've only got about 5 hairs left to zap!!! Am now saving up to get my legs done.... I hate shaving.

Hi All, Ok, so I jumped on the scales this morning and got a bit of a shock.... 168.4lbs eek!! Well after that i've resolved myself to do this, so I'm having a green day today and so far i've had the following: Banana (1) 2 Alpen light bars HEXB 2 weetabix HEXB skimmed milk HEX A...

Hi all, I am starting slimming world tomorrow. I've previously tried the Cambridge diet with fantastic success but ended up gaining weight once food was back in my world. I know a few of the girlies from cambridge have progressed to slimming world, so here I am! I'm looking to post my food...

As long as you've got enough room to do jumping jacks and push ups you should be fine. X it's a killer but well worth the pain x

Hi kel, I restarted today after 2 weeks off for Easter happy to offer moral support, as this will be my last time too!! Lol Clare

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Emma1904 - 14lbs - 0 lbs lost - 14 lbs to go PinkMantha - 14lbs by 26th may - Partygirl no.1 21lbs (although may be more after I jump on the scales d'oh!)

Quinoa (think that's how it's Spelt)

Safety manager (my occupation)

Reinstatements agent

Quality inspector

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Black jacks

Jonny bravo

Draw a line under it and move on hun. Whats done is done, just be good going forward x

Enjoy your birthday, just don't go crazy with the carbs. I had a day off the other week for an awards dinner. Made a day of it - eating & drinking wise and took me 1" days to get the extra lbs off!! Either way, have fun x

Good luck with it. Hope you had a fab birthday x

Gone with the wind

JVC

Gemma

I've used it. It does feel lovely and tingly. Not sure how much difference it makes as I keep forgetting to use it. D'oh!

Ethan hawke

Get rid, you'll not need them again, as you're going to keep losing/maintaining your healthy weight. Also if you put them on eBay, they can help finance your new slim wardrobe! X

Well worth it for £2.99!!

Sorry Irene, didn't realise.

Opps probably my fault as I put a price on here. (slapped wrist) won't do it again :-(

Just draw a line under it hun and get back to SSing, no point in dwelling on what's been done x

It's pretty boring but you could always get an omelette?

Hey puzzles. Resist the food. It will only make you feel worse when you've finished scoffing and then realise you've got even more weight to shift. We all feel deprived from time to time on this diet but you really do need to recognise this and overcome. You've probably already read a lot of...

Must say I'm not really a fan. Can appreciate she's a clever 'business woman' but I'm team Andre. Lol

Very pretty babe. You've got fantastic curves. Pricey has got nothing on you!

Hiya, don't let this upset your diet. If you need to let off steam go for a walk or retail therapy. Your issue is with your OH, so don't let it become a food/drink issue. Think how well you've done and focus on that. You can do this x

Hi all, I've noticed on the forum a lot of people are returners; myself included! What are you going to do differently this time to make sure you never have to come back? Love you all dearly but I'm determined that this is my last time on CD l, so looking for words of wisdom or tips to help...

Come back. Its a difficult diet but you'll get loads of support here on the forum x

It's called the beck diet solution and you can get it from amazon. Is based on cbt and really makes sense, no daddy ideas just getting you to deal with your issues surrounding food. I can't recommend it enough x

Everyone blips but the sooner you get back to CD the less damage you'll do to your weightloss. Have you got the beck book? It's really good and will help prevent the unplanned eating and explain why not going on a massive blowout us key. Credit to you on getting back on the wagon x

That's ok. Just draw a line under it now and only eat/ drink according to Cambridge from now on. No time like the present x :-)

Congrats - feel free to blow away. You deserve it after all your hard work. It's an amazing feeling isn't it? X

You can only do the shred at intense level lol. Gillian won't let you do a gentle 20 mins x

Good luck and welcome x

Phew, was thinking this might be contributing to me sts if it was 284ml x

I have already bought a backless black sequinned lipsy dress. Will look amazing once I've dropped the last 10lbs. I've got it hung on my wardrobe door to keep me motivated. Have done 70 odd days 100% now and find looking at the dress everyday and trying it on after each weigh in really helps x

Good luck, have a fab hol and come back refreshed. X

Does anyone know how much skimmed milk you're allowed on 810? I have the old yellow book and the new 810 one and they've got different amounts in. Should it be 284ml or 340ml? Thanks

I gave up the shred again too! Going to lose the weight and then tone up at the end, no point in living on milkshake to not lose any weight!!! Fingers crossed I'll start losing again soon x Ps you'll love Mexico, I went in 2005 and loved it. Make sure you do the mangrove speedboat if you're...

Hi kels85 That's why I gave up the shred after 7 days whilst on SS. Just started again today will be day 4 of the shred on 810 and no loss showing on my scales grrr. How many inches did you lose? This is what is more important to me. I'd happily weigh 15 stone if I was still a size 10! Lol...

Hi Katie, Slightly off topic but when you started 810 after being on ss did you find that you had a small weight gain? I know i shouldn't but i weigh everyday and since moving up to 810 on saturday i've put on 1lb and it doesn't want to budge. grrr. I'm loving having food - who would've...

Always forget to update this. 9lbs so far in March - don't think i'm going to hit my target of 14lbs as have just moved up to 810 and the scales refuse to budge! grrrr <3. - 15lbs babyblues - 21lbs - 7lbs lost - 14lbs to go blush - 7lbs Chele - 14lbs cherylxx - 15lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs -...

08:00 banana tetra 12:00 chocolate or strawberry tetra 17:00 chocolate bar 20:00 810 meal Plus copious amounts of black coffee and a minimum of 1.5ltrs of water by lunch. Like to have my first shake early to get the metabolism working and get myself used to having something at breakfast...

Hi kels85 - did day 2 today and it was a lot easier, apart from the lateral raises!! I hate them. I've absolutely no upper body strength! Lol well I'm sure 30 days of Gillian will sort that! Good luck with day 14! Sounds like level 2 is going to be killer too Happy shredding x

Hi all. I've just started back on 810 as my bmi is now 25. Yay! So, Started back on the shred today and it's a lot easier than I remember - although I'm sure I'll be in pain in the morning! Lol Have got 32 days till my goal date so fingers crossed it won't slow down my losses. Really want to...

Thanks everyone x

You can do it but you'll be really tired. I did it for a 7 days but during that time my weight sts. As i was not really eating and exercising like a banshee it felt quite unfair, so I've put off the shred until i'm on a higher plan. Saying that tho, a lot of the ladies here have had great...

Yes you do. The reason being that your body will start to burn muscle and this could be a problem for your heart. It really is important that you don't ss or ss+ with a BMI of 25 or under. I'm sure someone will be along to give you the full details soon. I'm going to hit a BMI of 25 this week...

Thanks everyone. Kels85 - you'll be tiny if you get down to 126lbs! I'd love to get down that small - may change my goal when i get to my original one. Are you on 810 now? Does the weight loss slow significantly? It's weird but i'm kinda scared of eating now as it'll mean i've got choices and...

It won't take you long. This Diet is amazing. I've lost 39lbs in 65 days! it can be difficult to stay 100% when everyone else is eating around you but once you get past the first 4 or 5 days you'll be fine with it. Good luck with your restart x

Hi Jayellekay I saw that in the news recently. They also backed it up by saying that when they introduced it in New York, people reduced their calories by approximately 100 calories per meal. Not a massive difference but could definately help in the long run! McDonalds is not an issue for...

Hi All, Sorry to brag but if you're reading the beck book then i'm labelling this as 'credit'. I'm in the 10's!!! So happy.:D:D:D Only got 13lbs now to my original goal of 10 stone. :) Keep up all the good work ladies, although I'm not a regular poster on here, reading through others...

I agree with everyone else, I too have previously dieted, lost the weight and then when it crept back on just gone and retrieved my 'bigger' clothes from their hiding place. I've been ruthless this time and make a point of decluttering my wardrobe each week. Is very liberating - although amazing...

A Zara XL is like a size 8! Slight exaggeration but I find they come up really small.maybe order 2 sizes from asos as they do free returns? Sorry I can't be more help. Hope you have a fab might either way x

4lbs loss for me. 10 more to go x <3. - 15lbs babyblues - 21lbs blush - 7lbs Chele - 14lbs cherylxx - 15lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs - 7lbs lost - 7lb to go Determinator- 10lb DisneyParis- 14lbs - 3lbs lost - 11lbs to go Emma - 14lbs - 3lbs lost - 11lbs to go Esk140 - 15lbs Fabat40 - 15lbs -...

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your first week, you'll have a fab day tomorrow when you see the number on the scales go down. Makes it all worth it x

Hi I've been on myfitnesspal for a while and it's great to help you keep track of your food plans and progress. If anyone else is on there, please add me. My name on there is lipski Thanks

That's me at goal previously. Got 17lbs to get there again. I've decided when I move up to 810 I'm going to give the DVD another go, so should be back on it in 3 weeks or so. Glad to hear your going well with the shred, you must feel amazing now x

The 30 day shred is a fitness DVD by the female trainer off biggest loser. Gillian michaels. You do it everyday for 30 days. It's only 20 mins a day but it's killer. Enlightenme has a thread on here, I did 7 days but gave it up as my weight sts. I'm going to get back into it when I move up the...

Hi, have you tried the beck book? It's call the beck diet solution and its based on cbt. Is simple to do and has some great ways of making you think about things. You can get it from amazon. If you want more info a load of the ladies on the Cambridge maintainers forum are reading/using it x

It's a great book. Really helpful, all of it makes sense and it's really simple to implement. There's a whole thread about it on the maintainers forum. Have a look hun x

The gastic band really won't help if you don't sort out your issues with food. Although you can't eat large meals you can continuously eat high calorie foods. My mum had one 5 years ago and she's lost more on Cambridge than she ever did with the band. It's difficult for all of us, we all have...

How's the shred going?

Thanks everyone. Will keep ssing till BMI 25 then. Should only be 3 weeks or so and then I can have the delight of cottage cheese lol.

photo now updated. This one is only 2 years old. lol :p

Like beccabug said, Don't do it! It does get easier and you're in store for an amazing loss next week. keep drinking the water. Maybe you should compare your measurements, as sometimes when you don't lose lbs you lose inches? keep at it, it'll be worth it- I promise x

Welcome back. I watched the TV show and thought you were great. It was silly that you were put up against Lemon Detox & Cabbage soup! I've done them all and definately say that the only one that works long term is cambridge. You looked great on the program, so I'm sure you'll look...

It's a backless sequin dress by lipsy. It's lush, sooo looking forward to wearing it. I think it's great to have things to look forward to, keeps you motivated. The pic on my profile is actually about 8 years old lol. Should really search through my pc for a more up-to-date version of me...

I've already planned my first night out. Off to Manchester for the night, staying at the Lowry, dining at Gaucho's and then off into town for a few drinks.... is going to bankrupt me but is going to be soooo worth it. Have already bought the dress that i'm going to wear which is why i'm...

Hiya 165lbs if 11 stone and 11lbs. Think the difference is between english and american conversions. there are 14lbs in 1 stone 14 X 11 stone = 154 lbs 165 - 154 = 11lbs hope this helps x

Hi All, I love this diet as in the last 7 weeks I've lost 32lbs! :D This now means that I'm 159lbs and less than a BMI of 25 plus one stone (164lbs) Do i have to move up to 810 or can i remain on SS till i hit a BMI of 25 or even better my goal BMI of 23.3? :confused: Think i know the...

Damn iPhone! Lol

I'm in! 14lbs for me please. Chele - 14lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Determinator- 10lb DisneyParis- 14lbs Fabat40 - 15lbs Felix - 14lb Funky Mum - 15lbs Jayellekay - 19lb - 0lb lost - 19lb to go Kels_85 - 14lbs Lovelylauren - 20lbs - 0 lost - 20 to go Mellie - 14lbs Party...

I'd love to lose 14lbs by then, so I'm in Chele - 14lbs Cupcakemonster - 14lbs - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Determinator- 10lb DisneyParis- 14lbs Fabat40 - 15lbs Felix - 14lb Funky Mum - 15lbs Jayellekay - 19lb - 0lb lost - 19lb to go Kels_85 - 14lbs Lovelylauren - 20lbs - 0 lost - 20 to go Mellie...

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news :-(

Hiya im sure its been mentioned before but i Think if you look at the label, it will have e numbers, one of which is for a citric acid derivative. Better to have and keep your fluid intake up but just beware that it may make you hungry and if you drink enough may even knock you out of ketosis.

Keep up the hard work. I decided to miss my session last night and lost 1lb this morning. Have missed it again today, to see what happens. Happy shredding x

Am I ok to donate blood whilst on SS? I've got an appointment to give next week but don't want to waste their time if I'm not going to be suitable. Thanks x

You can do it but I found it meant I sts, so I'm giving it a break until I go up to 810. Good luck with it tho, it's hard work but great x

Think I'll do a week off the shred, see what the weight loss is like and then maybe go back to the shred again? Argh, I don't know. Normally I'm really quick to accept my excuses to not exercise but just can't make up my mind this time.

Hey enlightenme, I've had the same problem with the shred have sts since Sunday!!!! Very unhappy about it. Love the shred but tbh I'm not going to continue. I've done a week on it and although I feel good once I've done it, it's not worth paying £40 to do SS and then sts. The same happened when...

Congratulations ... That's an amazing achievement and an inspiration to us all

Fantastic news enlightenme. Am soooo happy for you. Must say posting on here and having the support if others has really helped me too. I've just finished day 7 and am really proud that ive managed a week so you must be ecstatic having completed day 8 whilst poorly. Here's to the next 22/23...

Day 6 done. Quite look forward to it now and feel edgy until I know I've done it. Will defo be looking into the powerplate, every little helps and don't think I could manage any more cardio. I'm ready for bed at 9pm as it is! Lol

How do you find the powerplate? I've never tried it but it looks like it could really help tone up. Would you recommend?

Stick with it setas, it'll be well worth it.

Day 5 complete. Am starting to get a buzz out of this now. Still hot and sweaty when I finish but is amazing how quickly my body us getting used to being pushed. I don't even get achey muscles now. Sorry to hear youre a bit stiff enlightenme but am sure you'll feel better tomorrow now you e done...

Enlightenme, well done on day 6, I'm on day 5 today and will be popping the DVD in the player in the next hour or so. I'm a complete light weight when it comes to upper body strength, so can only do the girly pushups (just) and only use 2lb weights. Figure it's better to do it all and keep going...

Am not going to scare myself by looking ahead. Focusing on getting through the first 10 days first!

Day 4 done, glad I've got it out the way, as I could feel myself making excuses if why I had to stay on the sofa watching bad tv. How are you finding it enlightenme? Seems to be getting easier the more I do it, just got to keep doing it. Know what you mean about feeling in control once you've...

Morning Katie and shanny, hope you don't mind me gate crashing. I'm also off into town but am going to one of those fish pedicure places. Is my reward for losing 2 stone, I hear it's great but am a bit nervous now as I get really ticklish. Lol have a fab day everyone x

Day 3 done. Weird but i'm actually starting to enjoy it. Have to do it as soon as I get home, to make sure I don't get distracted by important things (like eastenders lol). How's everyone else getting on? Setas wouldn't worry about the weights those lung raises are killer either way x

Day 2 done for me, not too sure the people downstairs are going to be happy with my new health kick. Lol... 28 more days to go!

It's a DVD by jillian michaels the trainer off the biggest loser. You're meant to do it every day for 30 and it can help you shift up to 20lbs and tone up. It's in 3 sections of 20 minutes each and you do each section for 10 days before moving to the next one. Is really popular on here, so...

I started 30 day shred today and think it's going to make a massive difference to my shape. I've been on SS for just under 6 weeks now, so need up raise the bar to keep the lbs falling off and for the sake of 20 minutes a day it's a no brainer. We should buddy up?

Week1 Weigh In Well Week one is complete. Had an unofficial weigh in on Monday ( Not seeing my CDC til Thursday) and I've lost 9lbs in the first week. Very Happy :D I know the first week is always the best so I am expecting to plateau this week but at least I'm moving in the right...

Hi Ashley, The First 3-4 days are the hardest, once you get into ketosis the diet is alot easier. I'm back here on a restart after losing 2.5 stone last time. Once you're in ketosis you don't get hungry and so food doesn't become such an issue. If you stick to the diet you should lose...

Well went for my starting wi today and it was not good! Hopefully as I've put on a lot of weight I'm in for a good first wi loss. Will keep you posted on my progress. 1st WI next monday morning Good luck We'll all be slim stunners by V day x

Hi Trim T I'm the same. Those All-Inclusive holidays are killer!! I'm back today and have made it through day one, so fingers crossed I can make it through day 2, 3 and so on. Hopefully, I'll keep it up and be back to goal shortly. If i take it slow and steady I should be back at goal by...

Hi, I'd say 1-2-1 although i actually attend my CDC with my mum. This forum is great as support and i prefer it to a group as you can still remain anonymous which helps when you're not happy with who you are. As others have said, the group sessions are actually what put me off doing...

Hey Girlies, I'm desperately trying to motivate myself and give myself a boost to lose weight. When I was on the Cambridge forums before there were a lot of 'challenges', so as it's a new year and we're all striving o look good who is up for a valentine's challenge? My challenge is to lose...

Good luck with your journey. Don't be too hard on yourself, we all fall off the wagon. The main thing is that you're here to try again. Well done. I'm also back for my 2nd and final attempt. I thought i knew better than doing the step up process last time and here i am again. Will definately...

Hi everyone, I'm going to jump straight back in. I'm an all or nothing sort of person so I need to commit to it straight away or i'll forever cheat. Any way which helps you get back into the diet is fine as everyone is different. As long as you start that's the main thing. Good luck...

Thanks Guys, Makes it easier to know that we all go through it. Good luck to you all too. Keep me updated with how you get on. I'm detemined to make it to goal and stay there this time!!! take care Party Girl x

Hi All, I'm very ashamed to say, I'm back! :cry: All my good work last year has been ruined by my obsession with Cadburys Giant Chocolate Buttons! lol It seems i'm not the only one restarting, so good luck to you all. I'm going to restart on the 10th January, after my birthday and plan to...

Hi all, Hoping someone can help. Have recently started the 810 plan and decided today to have the 275g of Quorn pieces. Bought a 300g frozen pack from Tesco and weighed them out to 275g and cooked.Now is it just me or is that a lot of Quorn? When I had the chicken allowance the other day it...

Hi All, Was hoping someone could help me with a quick question.... I am fortunate to only have 10lbs left till i reach goal. However I have a holiday booked for 15th June and would like to have hit target by then. Is this possible bearing in mind that I am also going through the...

KD, Do you have to move from SS to SS+ and then to 810 or can you go straight from SS to 810? Bootle, sorry to steal your thread but I seem to be getting conflicting messages from my CDC. Thanks x

Thanks KD Does the weightloss slow down much? What would the side effects be if I continued on SS? I'm so close to target now (well at least in my head) that i don't want to introduce food and mess up all my hard work!

Fantastic post. I'm of the 'choosing' school of thought which definatley helps when everyone around me is tucking into takeaway. My mantra now is 'nothing tastes as good and skinny feels' and i'm sure when I get there I'll be on here boring everyone silly with how true that mantra is. Good...

Thanks Applysomepressure I'll check with my CDC on Thursday. Do you know if there are any side effects of not moving up? Just i desperately want to lose the weight before my hols and don't want to slow the losses down.

I thought you could stay on SS till target? thought that rule only applied if you were looking to join on CD?

KD While you're there can I ask a quick question? I've read on here about a BMI of 25 + 1 stone and having to go onto 810? Is this correct or can i remain on SS till i hit my target weight BMI 22 approx? Thanks

I second Mrs Lampards advice....inspirational as always. Also have you discussed with your other half why you're doing the diet? My OH panicked when I first started thinking that I was trying to bag myself a new bloke. Sometimes, although we think we're the self conscious/ needy ones becuase of...

Hi Vampalicious, I did a similar thing having the Easter weekend off but everyone is right. I weighed myself yesterday and had put on 8lbs, today i've laready lost 3lbs! I know, I know i shouldn't weigh myself each day but it definately helps to keep me motivated. Just chalk it down to...

Hiya. I'm 5'5. A couple of years back I lost weight and got down to 10stone, which looked good so this time around i'm going to a little further and aim for 9stone 7, then if i don't like it, I can gain a few pounds till i'm happy. Congratulations on your loss so far! x

I too will commit to the 100%! I'd done 7 weeks prior to Easter at 100%. I had the Easter weekend off and can honestly say that being back on CD 100% for day 2 today I feel sooo much better and wish i'd not bothered having the weekend off in the first place! NOTHING tastes as good as SKINNY...

Hi All, :p Firstly, let me say congratulations to you all on your fantastic losses. Although i don't post on here very often, reading your posts keeps me going (Esp. Mrs Lampard). :) :D Now, although I've lost over 2 stone on the diet and am very happy with how quickly it's come off, I've...

Ladies, I'm sure you are all aware of Jade Goody's situation. Please don't allow yourself to end up in her position.... GO AND GET YOUR SMEAR!!!! I myself went for mine in February 2008 and was diagnosed with pre-cancerous cells, these were removed in May 2008 but had returned by Ocober...

Hiya Afet my first week on SS i had a colonic. The lady doing the treatment sees loads of people on CD and LL due to this problem and suggested I add 2 teaspoons of linseed to my porridge in the morning. Has been working well so far. She also recommended going to see her once i've completed...

Bump Could a CDC answer this, as I've been running 3 times this week and am worried as to how it may affect my weightloss. Loving running but would rather lose the weight! Thanks all x

Mat Thanks for coming back to me. And well any excuse not to exercise is good by me. lol. crazylilblondie. Sorry to her about the croissants at work. Well done for resisting though. I think I'm OK at the moment for not giving in to temptation, usually hits me week 3 or 4 of a diet but...

Had my first WI last night and had lost 7lbs. Not as much as I was expecting as my scales at home gave me a lighter weight but hey I still lost something. Does this kind of weightloss remain constant or will it slow down? Would upping my exercise help the weightloss? Thanks for any help with...

Fantastic. Would love to do that but think i might see my boyfriend running for the hills! lol How are you finding the CD SS? I don't find it too bad apart from missing the social side of eating and drinking. My boyfriend has been pretty good but is frustrating not being able to cook meals...

Thanks sleepybird. Will keep you posted. You're doing really well looking at your side bar. How long did it take you to lose the 21lbs?

Well, I had my first WI last night and lost 7lbs. The CDCs scales don't tally with mine but hey as long as i'm losing ;-) So, having lost the first 7lbs I'm going to treat myself.......to a colonic irrigation this evening! weird I know but decided that my incentives should be based on feeling...

I like the charm bracelet idea, will be nice to look back at when you've reached your goal.

I like your thinking.... you can never have too many shoes!!!

Hi all, I started CD SS on Friday 20/02/09 and to incentivise my weightloss i'm going to reward myself for each 7lbs lost (Not with food.... that's how I got here. lol). So far I'm looking to get a massage, a facial etc and was looking for some more suggestions or examples of things you've...

Hi I started today too. The Banana Tetra is nice; think i'll be ordering a few more of those next week. lol . Good luck x

Hi chunky, Fantastic, we can keep each other motivated. I'm terribly impatient and want to see things happening quickly. How much have you lost so far? Day 1 seems ok, no headaches or tiredness. Have planned a relaxing weekend. By monday i hope to be in Ketosis and functioning again ready...

Hi, I am starting SS tomorrow. Would love to hear how other people have found it? Am fortunate in that i'm only looking to lose 3 stone, so fingers crossed it won't take too long. Good luck everyone x