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    How much is to much?

    Hi What plan are you on? If it's SS then don't, you just won't have enough energy. I'm now on 810 and feel a lot better and have enough energy to go out for a run most nights (i'm sure losing 6 stones might also help :) ) But on Saturday I'm going to play rugby, so I'm going up the calories...
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    Week 16: Weigh In

    Wow, well done Lunar, I wish mine was still coming off that fast. I did lose the first 4 stone quickly but since then it's be just 5 or 6 lbs a month. I have been on sole source, but recently went up to 810, But I see your done it on 1000, I can't believe it :)
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    off plan for hols?

    Before going on holiday I was really struggling and my weight lost was going very slow. I went on holiday for two weeks and put on 10 lbs, basically ignoring the diet (but still not going crazy). Anyway it’s gave me focus again and in the first week back I’ve lost 15 lbs!. So for me it...
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    Have I got the most to lose?

    Can I ask why have you set your target BMI so low? I would have thought to it world be best to break it down in to sections. Setting it so low may make it seem so far away and make it feel unachievable. I've set my first major target to be get below 30 BMI, when I get there I will then decide...
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    What is your BMI goal?

    I'm not sure about 12 hours of exercise a day, more like 12 hours a year:)
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    Another question about constipation!

    I love the smile :kissass:
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    Blood Pressure help

    I must admit I often go light headed on SS, my GP did take my blood pressure and told me it was perfect, (not bad for a 20st 4 year old) :) But I think there are two problems, on the SS calories you just do not have the energy to do exercise and secondly make sure you taking ample water. I...
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    What is your BMI goal?

    I'm going for a BMI of 29.9. it will put me around 15st 7, but I'm starting to think that may be a bit too light. I always been a stocky 6ft, I play rubgy and now I've lost 5st and I'm down to 17 7, and I'm not sure if I want to go down another 2st. I know I get fitter and want to start...
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    Another question about constipation!

    Boy, I have had recent problems, I don't want to go into too much information, but its been really painful with poo refusing to come out and getting lodge:cry: Not sure in laxative will work, i worried it will be like a dam. I think thats enough on that subject:wave_cry:
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    5st now but hard going

    Thanks for your comments, I should be over the moon, but I'm just feed up with the diet now.
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    5st now but hard going

    I've now managed to lose 5st, which is great, but I'm finding it hard going now. My weight loss as really slow down over the last six weeks, but I guess its still downwards which is still good. I must keep telling myself... I'm choosing to do this... I'm choosing to do this... I'm choosing...
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    Anyones else's GP refuse to sign???

    I can't believe the myopic views of some GPs, they often blame the worlds ills on you being overweight and then don't offer any help when you try to do something about it. Hang in there and find another Doctor or your own doctor when he/she gets back.
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    mixed grill theory?

    Excellent thread. There was also a great program on BBC 1 a few weeks ago. Where they did say reduce carbs with increased protein does reduce hunger. They also had other good advance, like eating thick soups and I think the best one, 'use smaller plates', which as my main problem was portion...
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    Not giving CD credit where it's due?

    I kept quiet for the first two weeks, but now, I'm so pleased with myself I tell people. Normally when they ask, I smile and say I don't eat and then tell them it's CD. I know my reasons to keep to quiet initially, I wanted to prove I could keep to the diet before i told people. Now as I say...
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    Just had my first meal ....

    Rose, don't be worried you won't put on any weight due to food. This may sound a little over the top, but if you ignore weight lost due to water, lets say your fat lost is 54lb in 11 weeks, thats mean 0.7lb of fat lost per day, which is the equivalent of 2450 calories a day, so that means you...
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    Tuesday weigh ins!

    Just had WI, 4lbs! I'm cuffed
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    advice needed!

    KD, don't get me wrong I am careful, yes I had three meals in 11 weeks, I havn't drank one drop of alcohol in that time, no tea, no milk. If I get a craving I can't control, I first try with water, if that doesn't work a slice of wafer thin chicken. Thats it. My point, people worry too much, if...
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    advice needed!

    Thats a very good point Polishrose. But some people are so hard on themselves if they cheat or are so desperate to eat, if the alternative is to loss it and completely fall of the diet, then I think the odd planned digestion is okay. Having said that Polishrose is right, the next two days can be...
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    Amount of carbs/net carbs in a VLCD

    I havn't checked but I think CD is around 14 a day
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    advice needed!

    I;m coming up to week twelve as well. Personnally I believe you have to live. I have had two or three meals since being on the diet and still lost 4st in 11 weeks. Make it high protein and low carb and really, really force yourself to go straight back on CD. If you don't enjoy your life on the...
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    OT - DIY costs

    21K list and then they offer them to you for 5K, then obviously 21k is make belief. Personally I don't trust any company works like that. Having said that 5K sounds okay. to buy and fit a combi boiler 1500 - 2000, radiator £50 a go, not sure how much tit would cost to do install and do...
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    Tuesday weigh ins!

    I get my WI 11 tonight, after two great weeks, 12lbs, tonight will be a let down, but i'm expecting it. As long as I have not gone up.
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    Should I be disappointed?

    Also some scales are not that accurate, my CDC scales change by upto 2lb if you jump on and off. So image if last week before they weighed 2 lbs light and this week two lbs heavy, with your 1lb that 5 lbs!! Just keep to the diet and weight will sort itself out
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    OMG!!! Has anyone had the cheek to tell you to stop losing weight?`

    I wouldn't get to hung up on people telling not to lose weight. I'm more fed up with every one (TV, media, government) telling me to lose weight.
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    New guy! Some questions...

    Men pay a little more, as we have 4 items a day and women have 3. It works out around £48 a week, but your beer bill will be small.
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    Men and CD?

    Is this so you can get the men of this board?;)
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    New guy! Some questions...

    Hey Badger, great weight loss, well done.
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    New guy! Some questions...

    Hi Mark I'm 6ft and weighed 22.5st when I started, i'm now down to 18.5st. I must admit I been heavy all my life. I don't think baggy skin will be to much of a problem, but it depends on how much you want lose. I'm quite solidly built so I'm only looking at getting down to 15.5. Having said...
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    I wonder how many quit...

    So to all you new on the diet, try to keep on it for two weeks, it seems to get easier. Bye the way, well done eyeontheprice, 17 weeks and 78lb, excellent
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    leaving...

    Why come of it quickly, reduce down two packets, eat a healthy meal and perhaps have a energy drink before you train.
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    I wonder how many quit...

    I wonder how many quit SS or SS+ before they get to week 3, it seems reading other posts here and my own experience, if you can get past the second week your much more likely to stay on it for the long haul.
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    WOW 12 Weeks done!!!!

    That's a great weight loss and well done for sticking with it for 12 weeks.
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    Oh oh! I'm becoming a slave to the scales!

    Get yourselves a WII fit, it takes far to long to weigh yourself all the time:rolleyes:, hence I only weigh myself once a week, plus the official WI
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    How many dress sizes have you lost so far?

    Okay, I can't talk about dress sizes, but I think ever 1/5 - 2 stones equates to one size in trousers
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    Two great weeks

    I don't know how I'm doing it as I'm not perfect. But it seems tmy weight loss has increased why I cheat eat a little protein through the day, i.e about 80 calories of chicken I'm sure it only coincidence, but I'm still cuffed
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    Difference between men and women?

    I think, and i may be wrong, men generally tend to be physically bigger with more muscle which leads to higher metabolic rates. It also made me smile your start weight is about the same as my target weight, it just shows you we are all different.
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    How many dress sizes have you lost so far?

    None, but I have lost two trouser sizes. My wife doesn't like me wearing her dresses.
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    Two great weeks

    Just had week 10 WI, in the last two weeks I have lost another 12lbs , so thats 54ob in total. Whose a happy chappy :D
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    Going it alone & Re-feeding

    Hi I think the reason why you feel lethargic, extremely grumpy is that you are still going into Ketosis, it not until you are fully in it when you start feeling better.
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    Yippee 51 lbs lost

    Thanks. Its a nice feeling when you slip on a pair jeans you haven't fitted in for a few years, then find out there too big :D
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    Question about Ketosis

    I agree with sbridge, you are already thin, especially for your height, being in ketosis will just eat your muscle away. You need to start going into the maintenance plan.
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    Wanting to start

    Hi Nicola I hope you had no problems getting on the rides, I don't think you would have. I think the CD and SS is suitable for you, I used to like to think I was fairly sensible about eating, but at 22st 7lb it proved I wasn't. I then didn't want to go on a standard diet and count every...
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    Yippee 51 lbs lost

    I like this diet, i've now lost 51lb in just over 9 weeks. Thats almost twice the amount I have ever lost before. And on top of that I have not been perfect. So to all those newbies: If you can get over the first two weeks its gets easier. Don't beat yourself up if you make a mistake, just...
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    Help! :/

    I went to a leaving do a few days ago, I did eat, a mixed grill with salad, so basically protein (and fat) and drank loads of water. I'm pleased to say, I've lost 5.5 pounds this week, the best for ages. So if you managing it well and go straight back on the diet you can still live an almost...
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    How did you decide your goal weight?

    I've always been big or shall I call it solid built. I really can't see me down at a healthy 25bmi, if fact I don't think BMI works for all, so I decided to lose 100lb get down to aorund 39BMI and then see where to go from there.
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    Men and CD?

    CD men unite!
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    not the diet for me?

    oh no! the truth is out
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    not the diet for me?

    Looking at it from the another angle. I love milk, I used to drink pints of it., but trust me the shakes taste nothing like milk:eatdrink017::) But they still taste good
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    WI 8 and 3st lost

    I've just had my week 8 weight in and I've now lost 3st.:D I haven't been perfect on the diet, but when I've made mistakes I've just put them behind me and got on with diet. This is by far the most I have ever lost, I've lost 2st 5 or 6 times before but never 3st. The good news is I feel I...
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    Big FAT disaster = me

    Last friday, i went out for a meal, yes real food, the following day I was bit naughty and eat some pizza, But the next day straight back on CD. The outcome I've lost three pounds this week. So if you make a mistake don't beat yourself up, just get back on the diet and don't worry about it.
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    Flight Weight Limit?

    Easyjet are looking at the idea of changing more to 'fat' people, one idea was for females over 15st and males over 20st. To me is sounds like discrimination.
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    Why does the NHS not back CD and VLCD?

    You make a lot of good points Lexie, but we see how Obesity is high priority for NHS and how the problems caused by obesity is costing the NHS. I'm not suggesting the NHS pay for the food replacements, as said by wannabe, it is our food, but they could put in place WI and counseling at the...
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    Why does the NHS not back CD and VLCD?

    Thats a very interesting post Lexie, and a point of view I have not thought of. But surly for the masses CD and other VCLD would be much better value than Surgery. Perhaps it should be viewed as 'virtual' surgery and put through similar vigors to someone having an operation.
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    Why does the NHS not back CD and VLCD?

    We all know we need healthy diets, but why can't we use VLCD to lose the weight and then adjust our diet, at least we will be thin.
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    hats off to the cambridge dieters!!!

    I'll let you in to secret. It gets easier. If I can do it any one can, the first two weeks are by far the hardest.
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    Why does the NHS not back CD and VLCD?

    After watching a few programmes on TV about weight lost surgery, why isn’t more said about and done about VLCD diets like CD. As usual these programmes point the finger at overweight people, normally showing pictures of them stuffing there faces with cakes and junk food, implying that’s all we...
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    Ok....Not sure what to do....

    Yep, I agree, go on tour, eat and drink, then hit the diet 100% when you get back.
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    Inspirational CDC in Northampton?

    Hi My CDCs are Steve and Ali, I find them very good click here
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    Ok....Not sure what to do....

    Hum, If you want to go on tour I don't think you have much choice. Although many here may disagree, knowing what rugby tours are like, I guess they are the same the girls as they are blokes, just go and enjoy yourself, knowing that when you get back you are going be on the diet 100%. Don't feel...
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    belt sizes

    I had to make extra holes in my belt:D
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    honest opinions needed

    Hey just relax about it, it happens. Put it behind you and get on with the next day. Like me you have a long old slog ahead of you, you just can't let these things get you down. Once you start feeling guilty it will start playing on your mind and you will do it again and again. So just chill...
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    Exercise on SS

    Hi The first time I played rugby after going on SS I got light headed. But now I eat a little protein in the morning and have a energy drink before the game (to my surprise, the energy drinks are only 140 cals) Now I feel better than ever, the small increase in Cals is easily offset by the...
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    Advice required for strenuous sport

    I thought I will just let you know I played again last weekend. I had a little chicken the night before and in the morning and then had a energy drink before the game. It did the trick, I felt fine, in the fact the best I felt for a long time. Thanks for the advice.
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    Does it get easier (truth plz)

    Hi Graham I just like to say, I think week 2 is the hardest out the lot, I felt tired, cold and weak all week. But now I'm getting to the end of week 6, I;ve lost 2.5 stones and I feel loads better. I played rugby at the weekend and felt better than I have doen all season. So keep it it will...
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    Confused

    I think the truth is, as individuals we are very aware of our own size and lack of perfection. But in reality the majority of other people just don't notice or don't care. If you are trying to lose weight, the only way it's going to work if you are really doing it for yourself.
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    Completly lost it today

    And then I ruined it tonight :( I also had my WI tonight and only lost a pound. I got to refocus myself and not be tempted by anything
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    Completly lost it today

    Had to go a business lunch today. my colleagues and clients all sat round eating a big lunch, I had a peanut crunch bar!. I feel so good about myself :)
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    Completly lost it today

    Hi all, thanks for the poem Suzie. I just have to tell myself I'm doing this because I want to. So far today so good. Thanks
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    Completly lost it today

    I've being do quite well, I've lost 30lbs in under 5 weeks, but today I've completely lost it, I've been going down hill over the last few days, but today I just could not say no to food. Must get myself refocused and back on 100% tomorrow and put today behind me.
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    Which Diet???

    To put my pennyworth in. I never been obsessed about losing weight, but over the years have tried many times. I finally decided I had to do something on health grounds. I decided to try a VLCD and picked Cambridge SS, I'm please to say in less than five weeks I have lost more weight than any...
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    Advice required for strenuous sport

    Hi Dotti That's great advice, thank you very much
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    Advice required for strenuous sport

    Hi Dotti Thanks for the advice, I wondering whether to have a energy drink or bar before the game to give me a quick energy hit.
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    startup essentials

    Shaunv Just get on with diet and it gets easier and you will start smiling when you see the weight coming off
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    Happy Sunday 100% :)

    I just weighed myself, I've lost 6lb this week, that 28lb in just under 4 weeks. That will keep me happy this Sunday
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    Advice required for strenuous sport

    I played rugby for the first time since I been on the diet, there was good and bad news. The good news was back didn’t hurt nowhere near as much as it used too. But the bad news, I had no energy at all, every time I came up from a scrum I saw stars. When I got home I was hungry I had...
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    BARS ......weight loss slowed down

    I really can't see how the bars can slow down your weight loss, unless there is some method they are causing you to retain water. At the end of the day the bars are about the same calorific value as the shakes and soups
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    What is the real reason we're on a VLCD cd

    Fully agree Mrs r-b, I have lost 1.5 - 2 stones many times before, but it normal takes 3 or 4 months or more, I then come off it and then slowly put all back on. I been holding off going back on a diet because I just don't want to go through that cycle again. I wanted to lose weight for health...
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    The March Team

    Yes, I want to lose 2 stone in 4 weeks so I'm on target. I can't believe this diet, when I've tried to lose weight before it's taken 5 or 6 weeks to just lose 1 st.
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    The March Team

    Hi all Just had WI 3 and another 4lb lost so thats 24lb in total now. I quite like this diet :)
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    Oh it's so hard....

    Hi Sparkles The best bit of advice I read on this messageboard was, think of the diet as your choice, you are in charge and you are choosing not to eat. It's not a life sentence its something you want to do and you can take strength out of the fact you choosing to do this and you want to do it...
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    A question about water.

    I think its 4 pints, but more the better, yes tea does count. I think the water is more to stop you from dehydrating and help you fell full etc.
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    The March Team

    Sonya, am I reading your weight lost correctly, 34lb in 3 weeks!!! my god, don't stay on this diet too long you will disappear completly.. Well done
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    The March Team

    Hi All I'm late comer to this thread, started on the 2nd March. I'm quite pleased with my self, I'm a typical man, i love eating lost of meat and bread and cheese but I'm getting on better with the diet than I thought.
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    I have to go to the dr to get a note? :(

    Hey, don't worry you can always do ss+ for the first two weeks and then your BMI will probably be below 40 and you don't need to get him to sign it. Having said that, mine signed with no problems. All the best
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    Slightly Frustrated

    I don't consider my WI weight my weight, it's in the evening and i'm wearing clothes. Where as my true weight is just after I've got up and I have no clothes on... I don't think my CDC will appreciate weighing me in that situation :)
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    Day 5 - don't think I can do this

    Hey you can do it. Just think it your choice, you are doing it because you want to and you can. I'm now two weeks in and feeling better and better, losing 20'b in two weeks also helps.
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    Weekends are hard

    Hey, I'm chuffed, had to go to a birthday party this weekend, I managed to leave the beer and food alone, I just drank water and 1 CD soup. I can do it... I can do it...
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    Weekends are hard

    It must be other people being around eating that is the problem. I work from home most if the week but I'm not finding that a problem, so it must be other people eating.
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    Word Association

    clown
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    Weekends are hard

    I'm finding the weekends hard, I need to keep myself busy, but I keep thinking of food. And it doesn't help when my wife bring take away home fro the rest of the family.... now where's my glass of water...
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    Bouillon... Love It? Hate It?

    I'm a little confused is this to replace a sachet or is it just an additional drink? Thanks
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    My mega embarrasing fat to current photo

    Well done mate!! I be chuffed if I can do 60lbs in 9 weeks Are you exercising as well, or it just SS?
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    OMG humungous first week weight loss!!

    Well done!! I was happy with 14lbs
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    SO......oooo cold!

    Normally I don't feel the cold much, but on day 2 and 3 of SS i got really cold, I could not stop shivering. But I'm pleased to say that phase seems to pass.
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    Just starting SS

    My official weight in has been delayed, but on my scales, since the start of my diet, 4 days in step4 and 3 on SS i've lost 10lb:). I must admit I did find days 2 and 3 on SS very hard, I got very tired and cold, but feeling better now. Now I'm just get bored of shakes and soups.
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    Help please!

    I can't see how Bonjela will throw you out of ketosis, unless you intend to eat the tubes. :(
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    Serial scale jumpers......

    My wife brought mine for my Birthday :)
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    Serial scale jumpers......

    I'm using the Wii (scales are broke), it takes to long to setup to jump on it every day :), so I've only weighed myself once.
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    Just starting SS

    I've been on step 4 for 4 days and i'm just about to dive in to SS. Wish me luck
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    Just started step 4 question

    Hi All Just started CD yesterday, finally decided I to do something about my weight. I will be going on to SS but I need to get GP signature first. So on step 4. I thought I have a go at CD so I don't have to think about what food to to eat. But for step four I'm suppose to have a bit of food...
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