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Hi Sarah & Ray I am still around - check in occasionally, but no one has been on here so I haven't posted. How are you both? How is it going now Ray? Have you settled in a bit more now? How are your children getting on? What about your husbands work? Sarah - long time no hear! How...

Go up to blue bar with titles at the top and click on "chatback" - use you minimins log in to get into the Main Room. See you in there!

Amanda, I can see you are online - can you get on the chat back?

Hi All, All going o.k and had first weigh in for a month this evening - down to 10st 3lb, so got to my healthy BMI at last. It has been fairly frantic for the last couple of weeks, so sorry I have not checked in. Hope everyone is doing o.k. Amanda - Going to send you a PM. Take care all...

Hi All, Glad you are having such a good week Amanda. You are racing towards goal now. Fantastic! Did not have weigh in tonight as I had to pick my daughter up from Rainbows. According to my scales I have put on 2lb, due to too much coffee cake and eating out for my husbands birthday no...

Hi All, That is fab news Amanda - well done for sticking with it. Well on track to getting to that goal of 145lb. You'll be there way before Christmas - keep going! I go for weigh in next Tuesday, but I am keeping an eye on things at home and I seem to be staying around 10st 6ish...

Hello All, Had weigh in this eve (just going every fortnight from now) and now weigh 10st 5.4lbs, lost 4lb in the 10 days since I last saw my CDC. Soooo close to a heathly BMI now - just 0.4lb. Determined to get there if only for 1 week, and then happy to fluctuate around this sort of weight...

Hi Everyone, Crikey, it has all been going on! I cannot believe what happened to your daughter's boyfriend Julie, what is this world coming to? It is the stuff nightmares are made of, I hope he is o.k. Know exactly how you feel ladies - got the servere munchies going on. After the first...

Hello lovely ladies - I'm back! Just caught up on the last couple of weeks of postings. Amanda - That is terrible news about your Mum's boyfriend. I bet she is glad to be back and able to see you face to face. Dione - You are doing so well. Don't beat yourself up about the occasional...

Hi Ladies, Well done Dione - even with your night out (which sounded as though you really needed it) you have managed a great loss. Even better you are back on track. Fab result! Have a great time in Warwick Amanda, wish I'd been about as it is not far from me. Perhaps we'll all get to...

Deodorant - knew I forgotten something! That will be the start of bag number 4 of toiletries. Unfortunately dd has very sensitive skin which involves packing various suncreams that I am not sure I would get on a Greek island. Dh husband has not helped with packing, so it serves him right if he...

Hi All, Amanda - Just read your last post and feel overwhelmingly guilty. Have just finished scoffing my peanut CD bar, having eaten a big carvery (veg only, oh, nearly forgot the yorkshire pudding + 2 roast potatoes) and a chocolate cupcake already for dinner. I am now just sat on the sofa...

Hi All, Just a quick check in - hope everyone is o.k. Sounds like you're turning into an exercise demon Amanda!! What is the name of the Abs DVD you've got? I have got a nightmare c-section "shelf" which is further enhanced by the fact it is now even more saggy - grim!! I have a dvd with 5...

Hi Amanda I will certainly join you on the final push for 10st 5lb - would like to be within a healthy BMI if only for a week! I think ultimately around 11st would be right for me, but I could say I was a "healthy" weight for a week! Still not convinced by the whole BMI thing though. If my...

Thanks Amanda - you do manage to put my mind at rest, was getting quite perturbed by the hair loss, it has got to stop at some point! Would have been better in winter as could have just worn a variety of wool hats! I keep thinking I should give the extra push to get to a healthy BMI of 10st...

Hi All, Got to my 5 st lost - hooray! I checked my scales before I went to weigh in, and the weight I put on at the end of last week had gone. Not sure if it was because I haven't exercised properly for a couple of weeks, or if it because I stepped up my water intake during last week and...

Hi All, Dione - I stayed on SS for 12 weeks and then did SS during the week and SS+ at the weekends for a few more weeks after that. You have not go as much to lose as I had though! I never really stuck to the 3tsp of veg or salad thing - I stayed in ketosis and it did not really effect me...

Evening All, Keep with it Dione - you are doing great. You have lost a quarter of what you want to lose already and another few weeks and you will be at goal. As Amanda said, the prawns will do you no harm and won't alter your loss this week. You are doing great - my friend who started CD...

Hi All, Glad to hear you are all having good days - very virtuous Dione and Amanda - you are both doing great. How is your son Julie? How was your weekend? Just under 2lb off this eve, so less than 1/2lb to lose until 5st lost now. Got to get another 1lb or 2lb off before my hols to try to...

Hi All, Sorry Amanda - it was 1.5lbs off for me last week. WI again tomorrow, so will let you know for next week. I am going up to 1000/1200 this week, so will see how it goes. Have a good week everyone. Jemma x

Julie - forgot to mention the bra measuring. All I'm saying is my cup size took a while to even out with the back measurement - gone from a 40HH to a 32F now! Did you go to Bravissimo? They do feel tight at first, but the shape change is fab and it makes tops fit better. Just glad of...

Julie - to right, def time to celebrate. What an achievement, 80lb down and below 200. Cannot believe you didn't notice - I would have been dancing around and telling every random stranger who looked in my general direction!!!! Don't beat yourself up Dione - one night out and only 2 dough...

Julie - must have posted at the same time. That is terrible about your son - how is he doing today? Will it leave permanent damage to his hearing? Bless him - hope he is better soon. Not surprised you needed carbs. Take care X

Hi All, I know exactly what you mean Amanda, going back to SSing is soooo difficult having eaten - saying that though my husband has SS+'d since he started (at the same time as me) and has lost over 5st now. For me it was far better to take food completely from the equation and not have it as...

Evening All, Welcome new ladies! Glad to see you all posting on here so quickly. Let me introduce myself, I am Jemma, 33 and married with a 5 yr old daughter. I started Cambridge on 10th March and was SS for the first 12 weeks. I have since been swaying between SS, SS+ and am now on sort...

Hi All, Amanda - sorry to have left you this week, it has been one of those weeks. Unfortunately my grandfather died and I have been trying to help my mum sort out bits and pieces. Been eating an evening meal every day and just feeling a bit bloated and grim to be honest. Have been sticking...

I still feel huge, although I bought size 12 trousers the other day. Not sure what is going on with my head. I think if more of my "friends" could be more positive and stop saying I will put the weight back on or totally ignoring the fact I have lost any weight, it may make me feel more...

Hi All, It's a minor miracle - 3.5lbs lost - 0.5lb under 11st - I am in the 10's (only by a smidge, but that's enough!). Going to continue eating an evening meal - tonight was mushrooms, salad and 2 quorn frankfurters and some chilli sauce, just what I fancied. Not strictly 810, but not...

Hi All, Great result Ray - fantastic 7lbs! Keeping my fingers crossed for you to have another great weigh in next week. How was your eldest's 21st Amanda? What did you get up to? Well done for your loss Julie, how have you been getting on this week? Not going to hit 11st tomorrow ladies - had...

Hi All, Weigh in this evening and lost just over 2lbs (must be a fluke), so officially 3lbs away from goal now (still 8lb heavier than "healthy" BMI). If I was very good this week, then it should be managable just about in the next week, but that cannot be guaranteed at the moment! Well done...

So glad it wasn't just me! Must be the weather ladies...... Had a SS+ish curry I had made this eve with TVP "rice" (although some spices I think deviated from SS+ and don't think the 2x poppadoms at 4g carbs each helped the situation). Ohhh the joy of doughnuts and popcorn! Would just not...

Hi All, Did I say SS or SS+ all weekend? What I meant was 2 tetras and a Pizza Hut for tea today! Arghhhh! Could have been worse, shared a small thin pizza and some salad with my hubbie. Salad would have been better without Humous I suppose. Oh well, must try harder...... Wanted to get to...

Evening All, Was having a very good SS week and apart from a couple of extra half bars, had stuck to it. Then....... was cooking a crappy tea for my daughter and her friend this evening and ate some potato wedges and a few spoons of beans. Do not know what posessed me (not even yummy food) and...

Hello everyone, I turn my back for a couple of days and everyone is on here!! Glad to see you back Amanda and there is absolutely no need to hang your head, you are just too hard on yourself. It is a tiny, mini blip - that's all. 6lb's is probably 2 or 3 weeks and you are back on track, so...

Hi Katy, Thanks for your ideas, I think that my time on CD has left me without any food imagination, can't really get my head around menu ideas now. Will certainly try some bits you mentioned though. Not tried the beef strip things yet, but not sure if I fancy them. Perhaps in a stir fry? I got...

Hi Ray, Glad to hear you moved, and although it sounds very traumatic, you are there now and the kids have settled! How is the unpacking going? I am sure the homesickness will pass - it is a hell of a change for you and things wil be very odd for a while. You have not put on weight, and...

Hi Katy, Just flicked back a couple of pages on your postings and can see you eat a lot of quorn fillets. I am veggie and am used to using quorn pieces and mince in spag bol and chilli - with lots of high carb rice / pasta etc. Can I ask what you do with your quorn fillets to make them...

Hi All, Hope everyone had a great weekend - at least the weather was better! Had a bit of a munching weekend, but made o.k choices. Was just really hungry yesterday, so I had to eat! Weigh in tonight and lost just under 3lb, which means I am now 7lb away from my next target of 11st. It...

Hi Julie Really good to see you on here, thought everyone had disappeared! Not sure what is happening with Amanda - hope she is o.k. I assume Ray has had to cope with the move and not sure if she will be on the internet at the new house -not sure how rural it is. How has thing been with...

Well ladies, I think you may have all left the country and just not told me! Been checking on here daily, but no one is visting. Finally got down below the 12's on Monday's WI (by 0.5lb - but it was below 12!!!) but this blinking site does not let you do the 1/2lb so showing as exactly...

Lexie dog, Just following what my CDC said as I told her I was having my week off, and said I would have the chinese. Not claiming to be a nutritionist, just following her advice and passing on what she said about staying away from MSG in her Carb Counter book. My chinese was tasty and the...

Hi Foosey, Had my 810 week a couple of weeks ago (a bit early) and had a chinese that week. I had beansprouts, sweet/sour tofu and schezuan(sp!) veg ( I am vegetarian). I spoke to the lady at the chinese and asked her to leave out the MSG from all the dishes. MSG is very high in carbs and...

Loving the collarbones and also my tummy being smaller than my boobs! Not loving all the wobbles - OMG what does not wobble these days?! Also my belly apron. Would still rather be this weight though - pro's far outweigh the cons. X

Try Chemist Direct on the internet. Sure I got it cheaper there, and they do it even cheaper if you buy more than one bottle! Update - Just checked and smallest bottle (60ml) is £3.95 (rrp £8.95)

Know just how you feel! Don't worry about it. Tomorrow is a new day, and you'll be back on track again. Take care.

Sorry to hear you are struggling with the water intake. Have you tried sparkling water? You'll be able to have the berry mix soon which makes it easier and tastes o.k with fizzy water. The other thing I do is add extra water to my shakes, just a bit but it all counts. Do you drink any hot...

Hi, I have had 2 bars a couple of times before and also I've had an extra half bar on a couple of occasions. Sometimes it is just what you need, and I did not have the lower carb Peanut ones! So much better to have one than losing it completely. My CDC says have another shake if you need...

Get in there now ladies - meet you in there!

Hi All, Good to hear from you Ray and Julie. Sounds like you are having a manic time Ray, best of luck with the move. Great your hubbie has got a job, even if it means a mad few days for you. Do not know how you are managing, probably all the nervous energy! Well done for not putting on...

Hi, If you fancy a hot drink you could try the Cappucino, or my dh likes the Toffee & Walnut. Can't stand any soups personally, but know some people like the mushroom or chicken & mushroom. Just try one of each, so it is not too terrible if you don't like it! Good luck with your weigh...

My skin has really improved, used to get several spots each month on my face, but not anymore! However, all the grease from my face seems to have moved to my hair! It is now really limp and grim. Tried all different shampoos, but nothing is working. Any ideas??!! Will get to goal, have lovely...

Anyone there? All enjoying the gorgeous weather and staying away from computers no doubt! Had a fab week off and certainly not looking forward to weigh in tomorrow. I have been making good choices and have only eaten 4 evening meals, so will be slightly scared if I put on tomorrow. We'll...

Evening All, I know it is a late night one for me (not for Julie though!!) but spent 2 hrs at our CDC's house with my husband this eve talking about all sorts of things. Mainly the talk was about food though! Lost another 3 this week, so 5lb's off my first target of 12st now and 3st 5lb...

Glad you are about Amanda- - miss my regular catch ups! Take care X

Hi All, That is a good result Julie - well done for another good loss. I do not do running, just walking - cannot even manage running on the treadmill at the gym! Think I have a complete mental block about it, just cannot cope when my legs get above a fast walking pace! I have had a fairly...

Evening All, Hope you all had a good weekend. What great results for last week Julie & Amanda! You have both done fantastically well. Cannot believe you did that Julie with all the pressure you have been under. What a result! Well, I did my sponsored midnight 10 mile walk on Saturday and...

Glad mine have shrunk a bit, was a 38FF, now a 34GG. Whats that all about? I have certainly gone down in cup size, but it only seems to be showing in my back at the moment I am definately looking very deflated though. Can cope with them being smaller, but just not the sag factor. Oh to be 18!

Hi All, Had an good week, and have been to the gym once, but no walking. I lost 3.7lb on the Monday weigh in, so was pleasantly surprised. Got my sponsored walk tomorrow, so hoping it stays dry. Walking at midnight I can cope with, walking in heavy rain I cannot! 810 will be great Amanda...

Oh bugger! What was I saying about being veggie for 18 years??!! That will be until I drank the strawberry tetras then! Will be letting my CDC know about the non veggie strawberry tetras tomorrow........ I now have a huge choice of banana or chocolate tetras twice a day at work then - although...

Hi, Been veggie for 18 years now, and do not think my tummy would cope with going back to meat - although got to say I am not tempted anyway. I love my quorn and tofu too much and it is proving difficult on SS not having them! I agree that holidays are can be hard when veggie, have not found...

Hi KD, I think for me it won't be about undereating Mon-Fri, it just about making the healthier choices. I have always been a chips rather than jacket spud person and huge bar of wholenut rather than a couple of chunks of choc. Certainly everything in moderation, but for me there has to be...

Hi Tilly, I have been thinking about this lots to. It is the thing that panics me the most, I so do not want to lose control and spiral up the scales again - and it would be sooooo easy! When I get to where I want to be and go through maintenance I am hoping that I will be saintly during the...

Evening everyone, What a fab weekend - the weather has been great! What have you all been up to? Yesterday was fairly chilled, with a trip to the gym in the morning while Imy went to gymnastics. Today we decided to use the airmiles Legoland vouchers we had and took Imy and her friend along...

Hi All, That is a great loss Sarah - what a fantastic week! Diet4-40 5/274x100=1.82% Count210 3/185x100 = 1.62% Think that is right?! Will log on again tomorrow. Take care Jemma x

Hi All, Glad you're doing well on the 810 Sarah, you must be so excited about your holiday. Just the thought of some lovely sunshine! This will be the first year we are going away in August (the joys of Imy being at school now!). We usually go in June and the weather is just perfect - so...

Hi Kel (and all other starters this week), It really does get so much easier and just wait until the first week weigh in - you'll be hooked! I'd like to lie and say that the boredom goes away completely Lizi, but I can honestly say that it get's easier as you keep going. I found that the...

What a fab husband! We do need their support after all. ;) Stick with CD, you'll be so glad you did. Take care X

Hi All, Hope you have been enjoying your long weekend. It has been so lovely to have the extra day - back to the grind tomorrow. Went shopping yesterday to buy some new bras again. This diet is costing me a fortune in bras so far. Changed size yet again, only wish my thighs and bum would...

Keep with it Lisa, you are doing so well. What fantastic willpower you have had today, so only a few more hours (or a couple of hours probably in my case!) before bed. You can do this. Have some more water or an extra half shake rather than reaching for anything else. Take care X

Hi Amanda, Just read your post, we must have been typing in sync! No wonder you are shattered! I would say it is a glass of vino and early night, but water and a early night is the compromise! X

Hi All, Had my meal out for my friend 40th Birthday last night and I was an icon of virtue!!!!! Went to a fab Italian restaurant and I wanted at least half the starters, most of the mains and the entire desert menu. What I had was a filo pastry tartlet for my main, filled with mushrooms...

Hi Amanda, Fantastic result for the week - keep with it now. You could be at target so soon!!!! X

Fantastic - 2/3 of the way there now in 14 weeks! That is just amazing. X

Hi All, Sounds like another eventful day Amanda! How are you feeling today? Great news about being in the 10's, I am desperate to get into the 12's at the mo! All quiet here today. Work fairly uneventful and home is the same. Nice for a change, normally something is happening. Going for...

Hi, I have been having a bar a day since the beginning of week 3 and seem to be continuing to lose o.k - have just got to 2 1/2st in 8 weeks of SS on CD. I think anything over 1lb a week is a bonus on any diet and even on a VLCD you may still have STS weeks or smaller losses. I needed...

Hi, I am 5ft 4in, and have just completed my 8th week on SS 100%. I am on 2 shakes (usually tetras) and 1 bar a day. I have lost 2 1/2 st so far, another 1st 3lbs to the first goal I set myself. X

4.5lb this week - getting there! Aloize -14 (-3lb) (-3lbs)(-3lbs) AMELIA2311 - 15lbs Amyeve - 14lbs Angela83- 14 lbs (lost 18lbs) Annadan - 14lbs Bellegrunny 14lbs Berryred -11lbs (-7.5lb) British_Claire_84 - 12lbs Lost (3.2/5.8/3.6) = 12.6lbs :-) Casperos - 18lbs chelsea lou - 14lbs chuckles...

Hi All, Get those p.j's on Amanda, leave the Wii for this evening if you are feeling dodgy. Hope you manage to get some pics on here Ray. Let us know how your next visit goes. So excited for you. I fancy Canada as not quite as far as Australia, still no language difficulties (unless we go...

Sounds absolutely great Ray, I am soooo jealous! It really idyllic. I hope Adam finds a job soon and you manage to get things sorted in Norwich. I am sure it will be a huge change for all of you at first, but so worthwhile long term. Would love to get away from it all with Imy and Mal. Imy has...

Another fantastic result. Well done!

I had a pair of fitflops last summer, and they def toned my calves and bum. I have got another 2 pairs for this summer, some black suede ones and a sparkly pair for evenings on hols. I can honestly say they are the so comfortable (if you like toe post sandals) and I wear mine all year around the...

Evening All, Hope everyone is o.k. Sooooo glad it is the weekend. Fantastic news about the move Ray, what prompted that? Do you know people in Herefordshire? Have you found a house? How exciting it must be, loads of questions to ask you!! Well done on your loss Amanda - how do you keep...

Hi, I was 14 days late this time, so please do not stress. I did not even get the usual symptoms until it arrived. Take care X

Chilli's and garlic - the two things I miss more than anything ...... never thought that chocolate wouldn't be on my list of "missed" foods! Not really sure why chilli's are not on the list of allowed items. Roll on 1500! X

Hi Julie, Sounds like you have been having a very eventful time. Just Glad you are o.k. Keep going with the SS, you have done so well so far and it is great you have not put on. Take care X

Many thanks for getting back to me. I have a couple of p.m's and have managed to find a new lady. Was on the phone to her for an hour last night, and she seems great. Really appreciate your help. Good luck and take care. X

Evening All, Glad you had a great time on hol's Ray. Where did you stay? Sounds like you really got away from it all. Best of luck with your 5 week target Amanda. Did you get your coursework done? How was your weekend? I am so looking forward to that half term week. Imy is off to...

Hi Paula, Click on the ticker and it should take you into the site so you can change it. Looking forward to hearing about next weeks loss. Well done! X

Fantastic - that is a fab result! Get those tickers changed and look forward to having lost over 1st by next week. Take care X

Thanks very much Lily. That would be fab if your CDC knows someone in Northampton. I can see from the list on the CD website loads of names for CDC's Northampton, but would rather have a recommendation. Thanks X

Thanks for your response Lily. I travel across Northampton to see mine at the moment, it takes about 15 mins. I would rather not travel to Rushden, but at the moment I would probably be happy to, as I am so peeved with it! Can I ask how much your CDC charges for shakes/tetras/bars? Going...

Another 3lb gone - hooray! Aloize -14 (-3lb) (-3lbs) AMELIA2311 - 15lbs Amyeve - 14lbs Angela83- 14 lbs Annadan - 14lbs Bellegrunny 14lbs Berryred -11lbs British_Claire_84 - 12lbs Lost (3.2/5.8) Casperos - 18lbs chelsea lou - 14lbs chuckles 14lbs Cicerone - 8lbs Count210 12lbs (-9.5)...

I am hoping someone can help me please. I am finding my CD weigh in a weekly challenge, as my CDC is not very positive and I come away feeling deflated. I literally jump on the scales and pay her for another weeks supply. Unless I mention something specific there is no conversation or ideas...

Cleaning, v. dull but my cupboards are being sorted and I am finding things I lost ages ago! I live in Northants and would be happy for a walking buddy if you are ever at a loss one evening. All helps with getting to target.....

Vix, Stick with it honey. I know it is really, really hard until ketosis kicks in. Within the next couple of days you should be there, and then you will not feel hungry. Keep going and splitting your shakes and drinking the water will really help. I started at about the same weight as you and 5...

Stick with it, just think in a couple of weeks you could be 1st lighter. It is really difficult the first few days, but once you are in ketosis you will be absolutely fine. Take care and keep us updated. X

I have a+c porridge when I am at work. I split it, so have some at 8am when I arrive and the rest at 11am when I get the munchies and everyone else is eating choc!

First weigh in for 12 days - 6.5 lost. Aloize -14 (-3lb) AMELIA2311 - 15lbs Amyeve - 14lbs Angela83- 14 lbs Annadan - 14lbs Bellegrunny 14lbs Berryred -11lbs British_Claire_84 - 12lbs Lost (3.2) Casperos - 18lbs chelsea lou - 14lbs chuckles 14lbs Cicerone - 8lbs Count210 12lbs (-6.5)...

Think it must have something to do with the iron content of the diet. I have heard about black ones and green ones! Be happy to be going! Take care.

Hi All, Had a fab weekend away and the weather in Wales was great. We got back late last night, glad the weather is good here to try and conquer the washing/drying mountain. Did not weigh in last week, so had 12 days between weigh ins. Weighed this eve and another 6.5lbs off, so 1/2lb...

Hi All, Sorry have not been about. I have had a manic week and should now be packing to go to Wales tomorrow, not sat typing on my laptop. I am not weighing in this week, next weigh in is Tuesday which will be 12 days without a weigh in. Have jumped on my own scales this eve and seem to...

Hi Amanda, Really sorry I did not get back to you before, I have not been online much. The weight details you had for me are wrong. I wish I was 168lbs as that is my first target, but my weight at the mo with the 7lb lost this week is 199lbs. Very short post, will hopefully catch up...

Evening all, Been a fairly uneventful week so far. Certainly looking forward to the weekend though. Off to the Opera tomorrow night ( not usually my kind of thing, but I went to last year and loved it) and then to see James Morrison on Saturday. Can't believe I don't do anything for 6...

I am sure I posted on here earlier - but perhaps I just put all my days info on some random posting page. Doh! You can tell I am tired! I finally got my posts to 50 - so can at last PM and look at others profiles. Lots more exciting now! Weighed in on my scales this eve and they are 2 or 3...

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Good luck for your restart and hopefully it will be a more positive experience this time. Take care.

That is a great loss for your 4th week - I would be chuffed to bits! Should have weighed in today but CDC is away, so not weighing until Thursday this week. I had a quick sneak on the scales at home and it looks like it would have been 4lbs for week 3. That would take me to 18lb for 3 weeks -...

Best of luck for Saturday. You can def lose that 1st by 18th April and I have found that after the first week I did not feel so bloated. Think it must be the lack of fizzy drinks and wheat!

I have not started on the water flavouring yet, but from what I have read on here you are only meant to use 1tsp a day in 2 litres of water. So if you are using more than that I guess that could delay ketosis as well.

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Certainly sound unfair, hope you manage to find a new CDC. I just pay for what I am going to use each week.

Hi Lin, Don't know what to suggest I'm afraid. I am on week 3 and I have yet to feel the Ketosis energy my CDC told me about kick in. Just feel perma tired. I guess it may happen at some point. Perhaps you should go to SS+ and see if that helps? You can stay in ketosis on that plan, so...

Hi All, 4st - that is great news Amanda! Have you been SS this week? Just working towards the 2st now and it feels like it could take forever. My husband is SS+ at the mo, and losing more than I am. Keep telling myself he has more to lose though! Going to weigh myself tomorrow to try and keep...

The yellow book that your CDC gave you give you the info on SS+, but as Babs says I believe there is no AAW week in week 5 now, and that you can SS for 12 weeks before changing.

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It might just be another few lbs before you are in the next size. Stick with it and when you finally are the next size down and people can see your new figure and comment of your weight loss, just think how good you will feel then. Take care.

I think being on SS so far has allowed me to think about how much I eat when I am just not hungry. It has also made me review what I eat. This is the first time I have been on CD, and I am hoping by the time I am ready to start working towards maintenance in several months, my eating habits...

Nessy, Sorry to hear you are having such a tough time. I am just about to start week 3 and I although I am not actually hungry, I still want "proper" tasty food! It is a constant effort not to pick at food and food smells still make me feel like munching. It certainly does take willpower, but...

Hi, I took my daughter when she was 4, last summer. She had a fab time, really enjoyed the ride and watching the chocolate making. She loved the outdoor play area, but her favourite thing was definately all the choccie freebies! Have a good time.

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That is a great weigh in - well done!!! Has it spurred you on for week 2?

Keep with it! You can do the 3 days and go on holiday feeling great for doing it. Have a great holiday.

I am sure you do really well. Set yourself a target of getting through the first week and then after your first weigh in, I am sure you will want to continue. The very best of luck - stay in touch and let us know how you get on.

I am 5ft 4in, weighed 15st10lb and lost 10lb the first week. Now just about to start week 3 and have lost over 1st. Good luck with your weigh in!

I started on SS 3 weeks ago and promptly got an ear/throat infection so I was on antibiotics for a week. I asked the practice nurse and she said it was fine to stay on SS, but just to be aware of how I felt and eat if I needed to. As I had a sore throat I did not feel like eating anyway! Took...

Keep with it! I started nearly 3 weeks ago on 100% and it becomes easier and easier. Think of summer and feeling fab! X

Heard of something called a "she wee" on the radio the other day - might be worth googling? Just beware when stuck in traffic jams, lorry drivers are so much higher up!

Completely agree. Hands are perma cold. Seriously considering investing in some 80's fingerless gloves for these laptop sessions!!! Ummm, perhaps not.

Thanks for that. Weekends are certainly harder than Monday-Fridays. Work seems to keep the temptation away - and the fact I have no food shops near work! Have a great day.

Hi Leela, Well done for getting back on it. Ketosis is a wonderful thing - still cannot quite believe that I am not hungry! Keep us updated on how you are doing, and good luck for your first weigh in. X

Hi All, Hope everything is o.k and you are all having a good weekend. I have not got much planned this weekend. Weather is too grim. I shopped for my Mother-in-laws birthday present this afternoon (why do I get that job?) and then went for a long walk this evening. Not weighing in until...

Any idea what to do to make the quorn pieces/mince interesting on SS+? Can you add chilli and other spices or is it just herbs? I am veggie and am used to adding zing to the quorn as it is tasteless without. Only coming up to week 3 on SS and already getting excited about SS+! Thanks

Best if luck to you. This site is great for inspiration and any questions you need answering. I have been logging on daily just to keep me on track.

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Fantastic - well done and the best of luck.

Great result. Well done! X

Thanks KD - you are a great inspiration. X

Hi, So far you have done fantastically and your last 2 weeks results are great. It was only a little blip, you just need to get back on track tomorrow. I started on the same day as you and although I am not really hungry, I just really miss different tastes and textures. I have started on the...

My CDC said this week that if I was struggling in the evening I could have an extra half packet of something. Still less cals than SS+even with an extra half packet.

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Hi All, Weigh in last night and 4lbs down. 1 stone in 2 weeks! Should be very chuffed, but just a bit bored at the mo. I will stay on track though! Just wish it wasn't Easter! I am heading to Wales over Easter with my in-laws. Did you have a good time Ray? Which part of Wales did you go...

Hope your son is o.k now. I am sure you will be back in ketosis by tomorrow.:) Take care X

Hi Angelmouse, The ketostixs I have say that the reading has be taken after exactly 15 seconds, after that the reading may be false. Not sure why - that's just what it says! When did you start, are you on SS? x

Hi All, Not sure how I feel about being a big loser!! Hope you have had a good Mother's Day. I've had a lovely day. Hot Choc Orange shake for breakfast in bed, choc tetra at lunchtime and my malt toffee bar thing for dinner. Choc fest and the weather was fab. Got weigh in tomorrow...

Evening, Feeling loads better today, the antibiotics are certainly kicking in now. Anybody going to be spoilt on Mother's Day? My huge treat for the day is a CD bar (woop!) - it would have been a whole Easter Egg or a large bar of Wholenut before! My CDC suggested the Malt toffee one, so...

My husbands BMI was 42 and the CDC would not let him go on SS for the first week, even with the form signed by the doc. He went on the 1200cal for a week and at his first weeks weigh in his BMI was below 40, so now he can start SS! He has a hard time getting the doctor to sign his form, but as...

Hi, I have an ear/throat infection at the moment, and my CDC has told me to go onto 810 cal CD plan while I am on antibiotics (have been SS so far). With the sore throat I don't feel like eating anyway and just managing my shakes, but think it is best to eat a bit while you are on antibiotics...

Evening, Still feeling crappy, so went along to doc's today. I have got an ear & throat infection as well as some sort of viral thing that is making me ache.:sign0137: Got antibiotics and have been told by my CD lady to eat - never thought she'd say that! Would love to say I have tucked into a...

Well done for nearly completing your first week. It is a complete buzz, I know just how you feel. I am on day 2 of the second week, and finding the whole no hunger thing quite odd. Please let us know how you got on - the very best of luck for tomorrow. XX

Amanda71 was 164lbs -1lb now 163lbs (0.61%) Count210 was 220lbs -10lbs now 210lbs (won't be weighed again until next Monday) Evening All, Feel particularly rubbish this evening. I seem to have picked up some sort of dodgy virus, bones aching and throat feels like I have swallowed razor...

Thanks very much for being so welcoming :) - so glad to be part of your team. I have had a quick flick through your thread so far. Please can you help me out with a few questions - How do I manage to get the Shape Shifters shiney thing? (not a techincal term I know - but I am new to this!)...

It does get easier - I promise! I have just got through 7 days, and the first day or two are certainly the worst. Well done for getting through day 1. X

Hello, Any chance of joining team 13. On SS for the last 7 days and just had my first weigh in - 10lbs down. Would love to join your team for the support. Many Thanks Jemma

Hello, Day 1 on SS and need to have some motivating friends to help me please! If there is a space on a team, that would be great. Thanks :p