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:ashamed0005: Some names i recognise still here.. after a very indulgent few months i am back. Easing myself in at the minute but determined to get on top of it again, and will b soaking up all the determined vibes from you lot!!;) Now have to go and update my start weigh in:cry...

Aww this just made me giggle. lol I HATE having my pic taken too.

Thanks lexie! x Thats reassuring.lol

Aww hun dont get too down:hug99: Something that i have found in the weeks of doin CD is that it really does take time for the mind to adjust to the body as well. There are days when i dont feel any diff at all, but have to keep reminding myself, my clothes are smaller so i have obviously lost...

I have been working a lot of hours the last few days, covering people on my weekend off etc so running about mad, and although not encourgaed, rather than grab something else eg mc donalds, pizza, sandwich place all right beside me!! i Went for a massshooove vendi black coffee and grabbed an...

Funny you should say that!! I have only been having probs the last week or so. Since i started working , and im in a small shop just stood on my feet all day!! lol I shall b doing laps of the shop now.lmao

Sparkles following your previous posts i bought some linseeds yesterday. fingers crossed and i am suffering and very cranky with it.lol

Also to add, i was overweight when pregnant with my son, but due to balanced diet and exercise i was able to lose weight from other areas and keep my pregnancy weight to an absolute minimum. Of course this was my second child. The first one i ate for ireland and put on a **** load of weight .lol

Well, pregnant women have got to be pretty careful with what they eat anyhow, and in most cases (in my experience) usually have to take extra vitamins as in folic acid etc and need a balance of everything in their diet including a good healthy portion of carbs to sustain themselves and baby...

Thanks Bess:hug99: I dont think im coming down with anything (fingers crossed lol) though have been bit sneezy. I wasnt drinking enough water the last week as i was low carbing for a week but back on ss now and drinking plenty of water. Hopefully it will pass quickly. Just wondered if anyone...

:( I know ive read other people experiencing this before so thought is look for some tips to get over it. Ive been very dizzy and just generally shaky today. I am on my feet all day at work so may contribute , also a few too many coffees possibly. Ive had a vanilla shake throughout the day...

Just to add, i agree with everyone else about other peoples negative attitudes. I def think it is their own insecurity. And i dont think they mean to b nasty. I think too see us tackle our weight problems,it just highlights their own inabilities to do anything about their own insecurites...

Great start LauraLou!!! well done you!! :) :) :)

I think that we can do SS until we get 1 stone off target then move to SS+. But if we havent reached a stone till target within 12 weeks then we hve to take a break from SS in the 13th week, to give body a break, but after that week can go back to SS. Basically SS can b followed for 12 weeks...

Aww thank you so much girls!! and it really is ideal for me.lol Things are looking up! At last!! good luck for your re-interview Amyeve;)

I know this is OT but wanted to share as i am so happy, After finishing an extended xmas temp job a few weeks ago, and thinking i would never find a job, I got one!!:D:D:D:D:party0019: Its only part time, in a little jewellery and handbag shop, but im so glad to be out of the house:D I also...

Well done!! Fantastic loss!! :) I like the choc orange hot as well. Makes a nice treat at night;)

What time is your meeting at? x

Aww thank you cat-bee. x:D

Are the tablets just as effective as the fizzy ones? I wouldnt mind giving berocca a go. x

go to user cp and edit signature. x

Hiya Just wondered if theres anyone around i could ask a few questions:)

Agree with biltsy. Much easier to get straight back into it. Otherwise we can keep making excuses to ourselves and finding reasons to postpone it etc etc. and so days off turn into weeks off, and so make it even harder to get back into.

:happy096: WOW!!! well done emmie!! thats fantastic!!:bliss:

At your service.lol;) where you looking to go, when how many of you etc? x x x x emma

Hey all. I am stupidly excited today :bliss:as have my nieces christening this evening, and all relatives coming from far and wide.lol:talk017: Im feeling bit funny though, as im having to low carb it this week until i can order more packs, and dreading having to have the hassle of deciding...

WOOOO HOOOOOOO! Go You Rayven!! Now bottle that energy and throw some this way lol:p:D x x x

:hug99: glad you are feeling better today jambro! x x

Good luck!!! We are always here for you too!

I have a 12 year old son, and in my first week proceeded to eat everything he put in his mouth with a huge exagerated MMMMMMMMM. Little sod.lol

Im only back home now, Jambro any time ive had a blip it was the same . One nibble leads to a frenzy! lol But as long as we learn from it. I second the drinking water to flush it all out and most important thing is not to let this little blip domino into a blip that lasts a few days. Just...

Just remember how youre feeling now the next time you are tempted! lol Honestly though, whats done is done. Just get back on wagon and dont look back, or dont let it influence your future sucess!! when u say binge, what are we talking? x x x

I use it all the time. It doesnt affect me hunger wise, but maybe thats cause i was never a gum chewer before.lol

I do this too with choc orange and choc mint.lol Its a nice wee treat in the evening. Funny thing is though, ive always hated hot chocolate.lol Also, come to think of it, i actually i have all my shakes warm/hot.

Ive never tried the tetras either. Although im not working at the minute so its handier for me to make shakes or soups, but might have to try them when i start working again(soon i hope! lol).

Thanks Sara:hug99: You would think i would be excited and happy to be eating something, but im really not.lol I have box of plain prawns and big bag of skinless chicken breasts, so at least if i do eat it will be the right choice. And good thing i LOVE brocoli.lol But even the few weeks...

:D Im feeling in a much better mood today!! Got my wee nieces christening tomorrow, and im not even bothered by the fact there will be a tonne of food there.lol as ill not be drinking i can make sure everything is going ok, so really looking forward to it. Although im little bit...

I know gum is discouraged as it can encourage us to want to chew, but i do chew sugarfree gum occassionally. I was never a gum chewer before, so i dont find it tempts me to chew or eat.

I do this alot too. Makes me feel like im having more, and to be honest i never feel hungry :)

I love you!!!;) lol I get that a lot!! doesnt help that theyre both taller than me now!!:8855: Im a ripe old age of 32 last month:cry: But hey, whos counting.lol im not:p

It depends. the reason we are told to eat protein, is that ketosis is dependent on carblevels, so even the slightest amount of carbs can upset the balance. Im sure there will be CDC around can give you more informed advice. x

Oooh tea and toast would b oh so appealing now! lol

In theory. But in reality with a 12 and 14 year old not always possible.

I kinda feel like i got permanent pmt at the minute.:mad: Am single so its my poor kids bearing the brunt. And i just hung up on my mum:o

Anyone else feel they can be slightly irritable:o I seem to be biting at my kids a lot more than usual, and losing the head a lot easier.:o Anyone else finding themselves on a short temper?

I cook for 2 children every night. As Angelmouse said, u have to remember why youre doing this, also try and have a shake before u start cooking, or i sip a cup of coffee too. i think its just case of mind over matter. lol

Wooo Fantastic!!! What an incentive! Just thinking of how good you are gonna feel turning up and turning heads!!! ;)

Oh well done Jambro!!! so pleased for you!!!!!! yay :)

Also keep getting water into you as it will help with the headaches . x x

:8855: awww poor you Bess! wear something thats tight on you to remind you why youre doing this .lmao;)

Oh Rayven, u had to see the slabs of cake i promptly threw in the bin as soon as they had left. Im a bit annoyed at myself today as i think it was more rebellion than hungry:o but im not throwing anything away for a bite of chicken and half a choc.lol just picking up and 100% today:D But...

Weeellllllllll Dinner went great. I cooked an absolutely gorgeous meal and was enjoyed by all!! I managed to be ALMOST angelic:ashamed0005: I held my wee niece and had some nice quality time with her (almost 3 months old) while everyone ate. But when clearing plates i had a bite of leftover...

Good luck nelly. This is a great site for support!:D

Well done Angelmouse ! :) What i do when im feeling down or demotivated is try on some clothes that were too tight on me few weeks ago, and feel how loose they are on me already!! It always makes me feel good! lol

I am determined sheena.lol If i can do this i can do anything.:D so bring it on.lol

:happy096: Fan flippin tastic!! lol well done!!!!

Me neither Madferret. I am fine till about 2 with coffee and water. I struggle more in the evening, so if i dont feel like my shakes or soup early on i just hold off till im wanting them.:D HTH

Count me in!!!! 1000000% Will def need the distraction as im cooking for family tonight. But i can come here and moan at you guys lol ;)

I think we can turn times like falling off the wagon into a positive thing! If we learn from it and remember how we felt after a few seconds of indulgence.lol And the fact u can get back on track and not throw in the towel is a great achievment!!! Dont beat yourself up. x x x:)

LOL well i enjoy cooking, and i love cooking for people. With 2 kids they arent very experimental with their tastes so i dont get to play about very often, so im looking forward to it!! and i love making food for people and watching them enjoy it! So they had better flippin enjoy it enough for...

Today is my dads birthday, and i have offered to make dinner for my mum and dad, my sis and her fiance:eek: So will be real test tonite! lol;) Im looking forward to it actually. I dont feel anxious at al, though may b diff story when the gorgeous smells start wafting through the house...

:happy096: That is fantastic Bess!!! well done!!

Thank u ladies!!! I will have a look in boots see if i have any luck! :)

Can i buy these or something similar in chemists or anywhere else? and what should i ask for?

Thanks Berryred and Chelsealou! :) So motivating to have support on here! :)

Jess , mine usually lasts a few days, but has been dragging out for must be a week now!!:mad: Prob just our bodies adjusting. Goood luck for later!!:D

Thanks Madferret:hug99: I am def happy with it, and just shows me what i could have done if stuck 100%!! which i shall b doing this week. Got my nieces christening on saturday so wanna be feeling good! And even only 4lb is better off than on!!;)

To have a 4lb loss this week!! :eek: As i have had such a long week with TOTM, and strugged quite a bit!:sigh: But feeling very positive and pleased with my loss!!! And will def encourage me this week to stay motivated:D Good luck all other monday & tues weigh ins.:)

Ive never taken coffee or tea black and without sugar, but have adapted pretty well. So through no hardship i guess ive changed the habit of a lifetime! lol Although as id b drinking more than usual, i did get a mild blend coffee to make it more palatable. Also, after your second week you can...

I am needing to be on the straight and narrow today!! 100% so far!! Gonna need here as yesterday was so bored, totm, and gave in to 2 slices toast :( BUT determined to stay on track today. well done on your loss Katy!!

Or give them to me and ill mind them . lol ;-)

Well done Maheen. Glad u finding something that is working for you!!

Aww i know sweet.:hug99: But, logically, we are eating less calories, so it has to come off!! And as other people have said on this forum, your body needs to adjust and could be water retention or anything! Stick with it!! You cant not lose weight on the CD. LOL

I was the same, in my first week my weight seemed to stall around day 3, 4 but end of the week i had lost 9lb. And my clothes felt looser even when the scales didnt show loss. I am also a scale hopper, but trying to restrain myself to once a week. lol. It will all even out eventually!!

I am going crazy tonight. totm, and im dying for choc :(

Awwwww:cry: Im not even hungry!!!!! I just want some!

Just after dishing up lasagne for kids, and have locked myself away in living room while they scoff it in kitchen!!:( The thing is, i dont even feel hungry, its just looking at it, and because i havent made it in ages, is making me want some!!!:sigh: But i know i can do this, so just come on...

Sounds like fun!! :) Have a great weekend!!

Jeez. Hes a lucky boy. Thank god he was ok.

Me too Likealobster! when i was struggling yesterday evening i came on here and just read and read, and i was so happy to b going to bed 100%:D:D The evening is my real struggle time, but i did it last night, so can do it every night. Thank u folks!!:D

Wow!!!! Thats fantastic Bubblegomme!! :) U must be feeling on top of the world today!! WOO HOO

Not sure of recipes. But as far as i know sauces etc are out, but herbs are fine. I always cook chicken in foil with various herbs to jazz it up.lol

Thank you for explaining that so clearly!:D I shall be on the water at my nieces christening for def!!!

I also use sugar free mint spray. Fresh breath mouth spray it is.

Im sure there will be a CDC along shortly, KD is very good for advice. But basically CD involves getting all your essential nutrients and vitamins from specific CD shakes/soups bars, while controlling your calorie intake (very low calorie diet) therefore contributing to weight loss.

If the odd slip up happens, e.g slice of toast, or packet of crips (me on sunday:mad:) how long does it take to get back in ketosis?

Ooh pressure!! lol

Well done Pickles!!! U must feel fantastic!!! Im gonna do my 2nd weigh in on monday and then every monday, even though i started on a friday, i think a monday weigh in will keep me good over the weekend rather than tempt me to celebrate on a fri nite! lol

Yes. You really do see a difference very quickly, and once the first few days are over you, you will feel so different too.:D

There really is. Ive never seen anything like it.:D Really inspiring and i dont know if i could do it so easily if it wasnt for this forum! lol Chelsea Lou, we have very similar stats too!! extra support!! lol

Fantastic Tanya!!! :) well done!!!!

I love reading all these experiences!!! Because i know how happy i am when something is loose i can truly be ecstatic for everyone cos i know how good you feel and am so pleased to read how happy and excited you are.lol And of course it is inspiring!!

I totally agree GillyBee Im on totm this week and havent noticed much diff in scales, but im wearing jeans i bought 2 years ago and never ever fitted me. No not only am i wearing them but theyre getting looser.:D

Some good ideas here. Thanks Everyone! And Joe, maybe i should try and wrestle my sons xbox from him.lol I think im gonna have my trainers at the ready this evening and if i start struggling, stick on the mp3 and out a walk.

This is the hardest time of day for me!!:mad: I can be perfectly well all day long, having my shakes, soups, black coffee, water, but when i get to the evening i really struggle.. any slip ups ive had previously have been at this time. What do u do to distract yourself at your weak times.?

:thankyou: Its not something i would have ever considered before.lol but im making it my incentive to look good regardless of outcome.:D

This is a great site to have found. I am sure i would struggle if it wasnt for reading all the other guys stories and how theyre getting by each day. Good luck! x x and my username, im just obsessed with stars:p got tatoo with 3 on my wrist lol.

Just got email this morning, informing me i am gonna be invited for interview with Ryanair sometime in next 8 weeks! So theres my incentive set for next few weeks!! lol;) So this will def encourage me to keep 100%!! I am much better with having something to work towards and now just got it!!:D

The way i see it, if i feel like chocolate (after goal) my time on ss will have educated me enough to know i can have one piece and not a truck load. I think it can help to incorporate some of the theories on other diets, e.g Paul Mc Kenna, as in eat slowly and stop when your full etc You have...

I like the choc/mint (warm) which is slightly strange as i have never liked hot choc.lol I also like the cappucino, chicken and mushroom, veg, potato and leek and the mushroom :)

Will i have knocked myself out of ketosis?

Thanks Pete. I know you are right.

Thanks KD. i am gonna dust off and get on with it:doh:

I am annoyed and feel its "willpower" because its not like i was hungry or really needed it. I wouldnt have died without it. lol Tomorrow is another day i guess.

im just sooooo annoyed at not having the willpower to not do it :( gahhhh. why why why do i do it. I think i may start having early nights, as my hard time is in the evenings. Maybe early nights will take temptation out of my way.

Thanks Pete. Yes it was that it was pancake day and not something i do every day so left my willpower behind for a moment :( so annoyed as i have been sooooo good all day.

:cry: soooo annoyed at myself.:mad: Just made my daughter some pancakes for supper, and succumbed to half a rather large fat pancake.:cry: I could blame my weakness on TOTM but it was just a moment of greed:ashamed0005: Im doomed arent i:cry:

LMAO i know how u feel. My stomach keeps me awake for ages with the gurgling noises from water, and i swear i am peeing like a racehorse. lol

Aww im sorry. Please dont beat yourself up about it. He obviously wasnt worth it, and im a great believer in whats meant to be will be. you concentrate on looking after yourself and getting yourself fit and healthy to make YOURSELF feel better. Bugger to everyone else. lol once u feel better...

It will pass!! and you will feel so much better after a few days! Hang in there.

Wow thats fantastic Ellie!!! Well done!!:bliss:

Thanks KD. I will ask her. Im glad of all information about it!

Thank you. I only have a little booklet and doesnt say anything about refeed.lol

Sorry to be dim.:giggle: But have seen the term refeed on several posts now, and as just wondering what it meant??

I always have all of mine warm/hot. Just makes it seem more filling.lol Then again most of my ss is the soups.

Oh i agree. I started with having few pieces of brocoli, and im sure if i hadnt i wouldnt have been tempted later on.lol

Oops. Forgot to add, i do think weekend can b harder. Esp if youre out and about. x

Hi Slimoncemore I started last friday and was 100% until yesterday. the shame :( i was staying at my parents house and in moment of madness (and totm) had a packet of crisps and bar of chocolate. I have been worrying myself over it, but after reading some posts on here i have just decided to...

Wow! Thats fantastic! well done! x

Thanks Folks. I will have another read through. as much as id love to go out and have great weekend, i really dont wanna put myself in danger, after starting off so well. Especially as i tend not to have an off switch when comes to nights out!!

Thanks Piella! I was scaring myself to death reading about it when i was trying to find out.lol Although the hangover would certainly make me think twice as mine as awful normally.lol

tHANKS EVERYONE:) i must say reading this is a great support reading what everyone is going through. makes it a lot easier!

I ve just been trying to find some information about alcohol while on cd. Im going aay next weekend to visit a friend and big night out planned. Was planning on a few vodka and diet coke, but from what im reading this is a big no no?:( Also, being new , can someone explain refeeds to me? sorry...

Hey all.:) Had this site rec to me by my CDC. I want to lose about 3 stone. Im a week in on cd and doing well. Long may it continue;) This seems a great site for support. so good to read of everyone elses experiences! Emma x week 1 - 8lb loss