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  1. hels123smiles

    I cant do a 'normal' diet!!

    Thanks hun, Daft thing is, I know low cal, low carb works for me, but I think it is my head that is the problem!! I am a nurse and advise day in day out about diet, but cant put it in to practice!!! Im useless!! I exercise quite a bit, and really enjoy it. if I could stop binging when Im...
  2. hels123smiles

    I cant do a 'normal' diet!!

    Before doing Cambridge a few years ago I had never really dieted. I lost a few stone, and never quite got to target, I was about 7lbs off. I got to 9st 7lbs, and my target was 9st. I now hover around 9st 12 - 10st 3lbs. I never feel comfortable and most of my clothes are that bit tight. I have...
  3. hels123smiles

    Choc crispy shakes - used to be lovely, now awful!

    Uhhh Im hearing you!! They were my favourite, they were sooooo yum! They are too crispy now, they were soggy before....and much nicer, like soggy coco pops. Im gutted too.......I ordered loads as Im re starting again.
  4. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    Aw hope you get back in to it hun!! I only lost 2lbs again, and not even TOTM :rolleyes: Hey ho. A loss is a loss I guess. I have been eating more than I should maybe, but have kept in ketosis and have been exercising, so feeling good!
  5. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    Any one still going?
  6. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    Thanks! Starting to struggle, but downhill now I guess.
  7. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    WI 2: -2lbs :o but it was TOTM
  8. hels123smiles

    Struggling :(

    I agree Caroline, I hope you managed to resist. I think its important to support others, and it is what helps get most of us through, otherwise we probably wouldnt be here. Chin up hun, xx
  9. hels123smiles

    Struggling :(

    Awww bless ya, Day 11 for me is the worst!! If I were you Id have a bar, brush my teeth and slope off to bed, to feel more positive tomorrow!!! Good luck, step away for the chinese........you CAN do it!!
  10. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    Yeahhhh that would be good, Christmas goal!! Go for it!!
  11. hels123smiles

    Goal size

    Good work hun!! Id love to be a smaller top, but even at my lowest weight (9st 6lbs) I was a big 12. I have big boobs too, they have shrunk a bit (yay!!) Im a 34g now. LOL!
  12. hels123smiles

    Goal size

    Im 5' 2" and a size 3-4 shoe, very small hands too, so should be pretty small. Currently at 9st 12lbs I am a 12 bottoms and a 12/14 top. My aim is 9st and a 10 bottoms and a 12 top.
  13. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    Stick at it Hun, you can doooo itttt!! If you have to nibble, make it cucumber, celery, plain chicken (I keep a snack pack in the fridge, but OH will know if Iv opened it, which puts me off|!!) I even nibbled a bit of cheese, I know its extra calories but it didnt effect ketosis like a biscuit...
  14. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    Thanks :D Chuffed to bits, the 2nd week is always the worst for me though, so with me luck!!!
  15. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    7bs off yay!!!
  16. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    Is it getting colder or is it the ketosis haha? Brrrr!!! Day 6, doing ok, tea was bigger than it should have been but all low carb, so may have just been more cals than should have had. I just want to open a cold one, and have some snacks, damn I hate the weekend!!
  17. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    You have done sooo well tho, stick with it hun!! Im doing ok..........day 6 and its been a tough day, but sticking at it. xx
  18. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    Well day 5 for me, feeling ok, and the scales are moving well. Blooming freeeeezing tho!
  19. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    I havent tried the curry one yet either, Im rather excited, tragic I know!!! I have drunk lots of water today and lots of Dr Pepper Zero, so loads of fluids.
  20. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    Ohhhh that 'Ill start tomorrow' voice is NOT good!! I have had 2 shakes and Im so hungry still. Headache and cold, but still, was 3lbs down already this morning!! My hubby has joined me this time, we did CD together a few years ago, so I guess we have a bit of competition!! I cant wait for my...
  21. hels123smiles

    September Restarters!

    Im in!! I WI at 10st 6.6lbs this morning, I want to be 9st by Christmas..........I have just never quite got to goal, I was 9st 5lbs at my lowest 2 years ago, and have gained and lost this stone over and over the last 2 years, I want it gone forever!!!!!!!!
  22. hels123smiles

    Restarting Today!

    September restaters thread?? :D
  23. hels123smiles

    Restarting Today!

    Hi! Im re starting today (agaiiin!) Im starving already!!!
  24. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Yep, roped him in to it too! He did CD with me a few years ago. So started today, so guess Im not a June starter anymore!? How are you getting on hun?
  25. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Right, back at it, order done, hubby joining me, LETS AV IT!!!!!!!!!!! :)
  26. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Im just plodding along, not gaining and not loosing. I need to make my mind up which way Im going I guess!!!
  27. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Yes, this is what I was thinking along the lines of, think I would do ok like this. Check out your BMI, whoooop! Well done you!!!!
  28. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Heyyyy...........Wow refeed, go you! Im not back on packs yet, seem to be lurking around the 10st 1lb mark, so a stone to go, but another excuse is I had this week off again so been sooo busy, Im starting to cut down, and back at work tuesday so will be better. Not sure if I should go back on...
  29. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hey hun! I admire you so much, you have done so well and even now at the end you are so dedicated! WOW! I had my interview (and got it yayyyy!!) so Im back out of stress mode, festival tomorrow, then Ill be back kicking ass!!! I wont be drinking at the festival as I will have the kids, and...
  30. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Weird scale action I think!! I bet it has gone by tomorrow! Stressing over a job interview which is silly I guess haha. Will all be done on Wednesday afternoon!
  31. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Ill be back!! Just lots on and a bit stressed at the minute, but I WILL be bck at it very soon!! 9lbs??!!! Im sure that cant be right lovely, keep at it. Sorry I have been a bit useless and unsupportive!!
  32. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hey! Sounds like you had a great weekend!! You will lose them 4lbs in no time! I am not doing so well!! Its been a chaotic weekend, and have had a few drinks, eaten plenty and darent look at the scales. Im going to take it sensibly next week, and after the festival im back at it. Im about 9st...
  33. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Aww no! Hope you feel better at the weekend! Swimming with the kids this aft, so getting out of the house, might go strawberry picking too!
  34. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hope your feeling less tired now hun? Are you looking forward to the weekend? Ithink I have have lost 4lbs of my holiday weight so far! YAY! Need to get eith the exercise more than anything, but have so much on, facing redundancy so stressed to hell, swatting up for interviews and working and...
  35. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Oooh Champagne, my fav!! I WI this morning at 10st 2.2lbs So gained 8lbs in my 3 week break. Im back on it today, I have a party at the weekend, which will be hard not to drink at, but guess Ill have to manage, then going to a festival the weekend after, but if I keep avoiding a restart because...
  36. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Woooohoooo!!! Well done you, thats great work!! you must be about at target now, whats your plans from there? x
  37. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hellloooo! Im back in the UK, but its still my holidays and and have a meal out on Sunday so I have placed an order and I will be rocking and rolling as of Monday!! I **think** I have gained about 8lbs, I will WI on Monday officially, but thought Id say hello and hope your all doing well.
  38. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    To be honest I felt rubbish, and I know that Im healthy BMI etc etc.........but my body is trashed! Im 38 and have fat and cellulite on fat and cellulite.......so, the diet is important but exercise is to be paramount. If i could of had a curry meal here id have skipped the 'last meal' but...
  39. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hellllloooooo!!!!!!!! I always felt all by myself!!!! Im still on hoildays, and eating too much Milka chocolate and drinking too much vino, however Im raring to get back on it......whooosh, watch me go! i get paid tomorrow, so going to do a S&S order ready for me getting home! Will have that...
  40. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hey you Mrs, lay off the toast!!! Free internest access so thought Id say hello from Bulgaria! I feel totalllllly huge next to some of these svelt Russian hotties, and will defo be righ back on it when Im home, although Im not being very good!! Think I need to hammer the exercise to tone this...
  41. hels123smiles

    Really worried

    Im in the same boat, you do have the advantage your not a drinker, Im terrible when I drink, I just munch and caution goes out of the window, however I do like a drink, especially on holidays. Im prepared for having to work hard when Im back, but Im resigned to the fact Im always going to have...
  42. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Right Im going to do my WI today. It was 1lb off since friday morning. Which Im happy with, although I havent gone mad I have definatley not stuck to plan. Ill say good bye and see you in nearly 3 weeks to get right back at it! I cant wait!!
  43. hels123smiles

    please help with support

    Hey, hope your better now! There is a July starters thread and they are a supportive lot, lots of encouragement etc! Good Luck! x
  44. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I have gone slightly off plan as I dont just want to be really good then Im having a beer at the aorport and eating snadwiches etc, so have had pepper, cuc, toms, cheese and ham in a salad with a splash of salad cream. Im going to do a week of S&S to get rid of the water excess, and then do 810...
  45. hels123smiles

    Thanks and goodbye

    Awww, good luck in losing that last stone. *waves* x
  46. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Are you doing Slim and Save?? I believe white meat like chicken fish and turkey are the healthiest, red meat can be more fatty.
  47. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    WOW I am in awe, thats great going with the rowing!! You must be chuffed to bits!! That meal sounds totally delicious!! I have been doing ok. Having 4 packs most days and adding extra quorn to the chilli etc, so keeping in ketosis, but having more calories than TMR, probably equivalent of 810...
  48. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    The carbs were pretty low in the Cream Cheese I wouldnt normally eat it, but Im sure it will keep me in ketosis and Im on wind down for hols so not too particular......however Im sure its no where near on plan!!
  49. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I have been a little naughty, but not toooo bad!!! I am craving curry! So had a chicken breast pan fried, with mushrooms, and mixed some milk with curry powder then added a little bit of cream cheese to thicken. Served with brocolli, It was delish!
  50. hels123smiles

    Holidays!!!!

    Now that was the reply I was looking for hahah! Wow, sounds fab!! We are doing AI on the 2nd week too, tho Im sure its nowhere near Maldives standard!
  51. hels123smiles

    Holidays!!!!

    WOW. Thats decication lol! Well done you! Ill be swimming ALL day with the kids no doubt, lots of walking, Im avoiding carbs now anyway from now on, so will have high protein meals, and the sweet stuff isnt that great so wont be much of that....its just the beer!! Ill stick to vodka, if I do...
  52. hels123smiles

    Holidays!!!!

    Well, its getting closer to hols now, I didnt get to target before hand, although I wasnt really expecting to. I am going to carry on right up to the morning we go (wed) and then WI that morning and when Im back Ill order a few more weeks worth and get right back on it, to get to target...
  53. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    WoW that is fantastic, how exciting!!!!!! I have been swimming and Im ravenous!! I have had a snack of cheese and olives wrapped in lettuce, I keep thinking its only a few days till holidays so what the hell, but trying to stick at it!! Only one old boy has notice my weight loss........he...
  54. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Well done, thats fab!!
  55. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I lost 4lbs this week
  56. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    My final WI before holiday tomorrow. I have lost 3lbs up to tonight, so Im happy with that! If another 1lb woooooshed off over night, bonus!
  57. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hey!! Welcome back...........good luck :) x
  58. hels123smiles

    Stop weighing urself all the time!

    Yep, pretty much!! I have used Ketostix twice this month and they haven shown ketosis, and I couldnt think of a reason ehy, and have thought sod it, if im not in ketosis, ill have a nibble on this, and that, it wont do any harm as Im not in ketosis, If I dont test I dont know this, so dont go...
  59. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Awww thanks all!! Yeah, Im sticking with it, have enough products to last me til I go, So Ill order more when I get back to get me to target, it will give me a few days to reduce my carbs again etc. I dont mind the slowness, Ill get there!!
  60. hels123smiles

    Stop weighing urself all the time!

    I dont agree !! Well for me, I like my morning WI, and I dont let it affect me if its not what I hoped ( I have done in the past, but not any more) but when it is what I hoped WOW I feel great and raring to go! Its the best boost ever for me. But I see what your saying when people are getting...
  61. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Its moving verrrrry slowly at the minute, but I guess Ill get there, kind of given up as my hols is in 10 days, but staying on track.......just wont be much lighter I guess.
  62. hels123smiles

    Water flavouring jellies

    They sound great!
  63. hels123smiles

    Surviving the weekend

    great ideas! Im changing my WI from fridays as Im in the way of thinking, well i did well all week, Ive WI and Ill be good but ill eat more protien than I should, and nibble on bits and bobs. I think a Sunday WI will be best for me!
  64. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Haha. we wont tell LS!! I went shopping today, and even though I still have some way to go, I bought a realllllly lovely jump suit, its real smart, it is a size 12! YAY! Considering the size of my boobs thats amazing, it was in the Monsoon sale :cool:
  65. hels123smiles

    What's your bestest flavours???

    These are the meals I dislike the most............wanna swap!?
  66. hels123smiles

    Alternative Bars

    I had an Atkins bar the other day, and I stayed in ketosis, and it was deeeelish! I know your not meant to have many of them, but as a one off it was ok
  67. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Too much to remember, but its done, and did it again cos I was out of ketosis. Dont I ever learn. Line drawn, and moving swiftly on. Hopefully I wont have gained the 2 measley pounds I lost last week.
  68. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Disaster. I just had a mini binge. Gahhhhh!!
  69. hels123smiles

    Damn it!!!!

    Well done hun! Thats good going. The others have offered great advice. You CAN do this! x
  70. hels123smiles

    Anyone tried the maple,fruit and almond bar?

    I really like the maple bar too, its deeelish!
  71. hels123smiles

    What's your bestest flavours???

    Chilli is my favourite meal. Crispy shakes (either flavour) for my breakfast made like a dessert, nice and thick with a spoon Dark chocolate truffle/lemon/maple fav bars. Shakes, either chocolate or caramel vanilla. I dont particularly like the mushroom pasta or the mac cheese, but best get to...
  72. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Well done!
  73. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Ooooh my BMI is nearly in the 'healthy' range!! Whoo!
  74. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    WI number 4.............I lost 2lbs :o Hey ho......that takes me to just uner a stone in a month, with having a couple of blips, so Im not to sad overall. Im not sure how to work the next 10 days, Im thinkin Ill do S+S all the way to holidays, and then take the first few days gently when I get...
  75. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Well done you! Thats great going. This time round I havent had the keto high Ive had other times, that is amazing!!! Im really tired too, maybe the crappo weather............everything is blamed on the crappo weather at the minute!
  76. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    That sounds like a great idea, I was looking at some of the Spa treats that crop up on groupon, Ive always pooh poohed the ideas of a spa, as I always felt too self conscious. mayb that will be my goal weight treat. :) Well its WI tomorrow, and its not going to be great, but hey ho its been...
  77. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    **Prays for a Whhhoooooshhhh**
  78. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Haha, yes still have the sarongs to bu (and plenty of them!) it reminds me that there is still along way to go :( Im stuck at this weight, havent lost much at all this week. Sooo annoying.
  79. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Sounds like you did great tonight! Well done! Ermmm ............no, wont be showing off any bikini shots. :p Yuk!
  80. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    hope you are back at it next week L15asa, enjoy your birthdays! I am out of ketosis, and genuinely dont know why!! However Im chucking the ketostix and just chilling with it now. Im still giving it 100% but not getting stressed about it, which ends in over eating! I havent lost anything hardly...
  81. hels123smiles

    First day on S&S

    Yes you can add brocolli and mushrooms, see the veg list on one of the stickies. No harm at all taking a multi vitamin if you want to! The packs are great arent they? Yuuuuum!
  82. hels123smiles

    Just been moaning!

    YAY, thats great goiing!! Enjoy your hols!
  83. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Well done! Its great when your clothes fit better, or people comment.............tho Im still waiting for some one to say 'Oooh have you lost weight?' lol......damn my big baggy tent of a uniform!!
  84. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Its getting rather quiet in here!! Well still going strong.........Im on my holibobs 2 weeks tomorrow, so wont manage target before then but will be right back at it afterwards! Its TOTM for me, so hope it get a bit of scale movement after that!
  85. hels123smiles

    cant continue sns any more

    Aww great news, congrats to you!! xx
  86. hels123smiles

    what's on your menu for today??

    Just a chocolate crunchy 'dessert' so far. Then Ill have chilli for tea, then a bar for my supper.
  87. hels123smiles

    Plateaus

    Erm, the only thing I can think of....is there chance of pregnancy?!? Are your periods usually regular? It sounds like that is the key either way?
  88. hels123smiles

    yes!!

    Woohoo!! i think we should all shout about our great acomplishments!! go you!!
  89. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Boooo!
  90. hels123smiles

    Really chuffed with myself *contains food!!*

    Wow, well done, that is hard, Im unstoppable at a buffet!!!! I LOVE buffet food!
  91. hels123smiles

    Really chuffed with myself *contains food!!*

    Thanks :) It has been hard work, but so happy I have resisted!! I thought Id post as we are quick to say when we go off track, but think we should all sing about it when things go well too!!
  92. hels123smiles

    what's on your menu for today??

    Ooopsie, add a chilli to my menu! Never mind its the weekend, I hate being out of routine! Ta LS! xx
  93. hels123smiles

    what's on your menu for today??

    I believe so?!
  94. hels123smiles

    Really chuffed with myself *contains food!!*

    Well this weekend my hubby was home (I only see him every other month or so!) Friday we all went to the coast, they had ice creams, fish and chips, and thai take away for tea, I had my packs!!!! Then today we went to the cinema, and Mac D's I didnt pinch any fries or pop corn, have been soooooo...
  95. hels123smiles

    what's on your menu for today??

    I have had: A Hazelnut shake An Atkins Bar A truffle bar Salad and cottage cheese. I have been out to the cinema with the kids, and to Mac D's and not even once nibbled on popcorn or their fries, feel v chuffed. Ok so I maybe shouldnt have 2 bars, but was my Mac D lunch and my cinema munchies.
  96. hels123smiles

    July starters support post

    Good Luck ladies! our June thread has been sooooo supportive, go July starters!!!!!!!!!!
  97. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    YAY good going hun!!! You have done great xx I bought a bikini this afternoon :eek: i look grim but dont care!!
  98. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Good Luck hun! Even if you dont get a loss, next week is another week, stick at it!!!!
  99. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Gahhh, I gained a lb after eating a bit much roast pork!! Ah well Im still in Ketosis so it should vamooooosh quickly (or it had better!!!) tho to be honest, I had codeine a few days ago and had no toilet activity for 3 days now (TMI!!?) Im feeling good, Im way past day 10, and this was my last...
  100. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Maybe you could come between the june and july :) Welcome and good luck!
  101. hels123smiles

    Giving this another go

    ((hugs)) You can do this!!!! How are you feeling today?!!
  102. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Good going hun. You have done great. what did you do with your turkey mince?
  103. hels123smiles

    Slip up

    I like this quote! Agree 100% its easy just to think bugger it, and go to town, but keep strong and draw a line under it.........you can do it!
  104. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Aw bless ya hope you feel better soon! Try and avoid the carbs! I have had my DH home......I only see him every month or so! I made roast pork dinner, and I let my hair down, had some pork with cabbage and brocolli, lol whoooo!!!!!
  105. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Ohhh and my WI today was good. I was 10st0.5lbs. SO from monday I have lost 4lbs......althought 3lbs were losing what Id gained, but hey!!!
  106. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Day god knows! I have been so good today....a day at the coast, no F+C, Ice cream or Thai take away for me! I was very good, ending the day with a lemon bar and a cuppa! I have tummy ache, have been on codeine the last day or two cos of joint pain, and its horrible!!
  107. hels123smiles

    weight loss slowed already?

    You will make up for it next week Im sure :) Hang in there!!
  108. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Ah hun, As you know one day you may gain, the next you lose it and more. It will shift.!! Im fed up too........I just had a full look in the mirror. ohhh god. Im dreading holiday, I even have cellulite on my arms. i disgust myself. Even though Im 10 stone I look vile. I need this image to spur...
  109. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    WOW that is great will power, well done you! Im a nightmare for grabbing 'munchie' food, also getting petrol always included a bar of chocolate, not any more, or ever again!!!! the kids got in to the habit too, soon as we pulled in to the petrol station they were all excited about getting some...
  110. hels123smiles

    No longer Obese - so happy :)

    Fantastic, well done you, love to hear success stories! You must be sooo happy! xx
  111. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    The cabbage was yum TBF! I did add a teeeny bit of butter which shouldnt affect ketosis, but yep, LJ bed sounds the best option..........I think its a brush teeth and watch footy in bed kinda night! You have done great so far, keep at it!! Well Done!
  112. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Go for it!!!! Well I have munchies, had a shitty day, and want a beer and some crisps, however Im going to have some boiled cabbage. Whoop. lol. I have to stick with it, I go on hols 3 weeks today, I know that a stone in 3 weeks in unreal, but Ill give all I have!!!!!
  113. hels123smiles

    Start now or later

    Personally I would start 'dieting' now, reduce carbs and calories, up exercise, then after hols crack right on with it!
  114. hels123smiles

    Mixing 3packs and 4 packs?

    I just have what ever gets me through the day!! Sometimes I just have 4 packs, somedays I need a bit of protein. Some days I just want to have shakes, others I fancy a bar and a couple od meal packs! What ever goes for me!
  115. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Well done all! Im doing ok today Had a cereal shake this morning, then this aft I made a berryshake, drank half and put half in freezer for a treat later!! Mushroom pasta with extra mushrooms and cabbage. Im not keen on this one, it has a funny after taste. Any way the good news is I think...
  116. hels123smiles

    Giving this another go

    Hahha, I used the BF card for months lol!!!
  117. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Thanks!! How are you doing? x
  118. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I think I may go brush my teeth and get tucked up in to bed, to avoid temptation. Id sooooo love to be under 10 by friday!! Id be over the moon!! Hellllllllooooo to the new June starters, hope all goes well for you!! xx
  119. hels123smiles

    Back to square 1

    Good, back at it tomorrow!! x
  120. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Well done :) Well so far so good, 100% 2 days in a row. Just got my bar for tonight when the kids are in bed and I have a nice cuppa :)
  121. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hope you feel it soon honey!
  122. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    So 2 shakes down, freezing cold and headachy.....C'mon Ketosis!!! Going well so far today. Im soooo determined!
  123. hels123smiles

    Cooking !!!!!!!!!

    ooopsie! How was it? Did it smell better than it tasted??
  124. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Well done Emmamme that is great going!! Keep at it SM, you can do this!! Day 2 of the restart, Im feeling good, however, just realised in 3 weeks Ill never get to target. :( Oh well, Ill have to get as near as possible. When I get back Ill crack back on and make sure I get to that target!!!!!!
  125. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    WOW so lucky to be so tall! Im the other end, 5'2! I think 11 stone would be a good target, although as LS said, you may feel at a 'comfortable' weight before you get to target. Good Luck :)
  126. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Come on girls, we can do it! Today I have had Crispie shake, a bar, egg omelette and another bar, which I shouldnt have but better than cheating!!
  127. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    So, Im sat at my desk avoiding the canteen, eating my yummmy truffa bar, which I should have saved for tonight, but if it keeps me going until my next pack I dont care right now. Im postitive and ready to get rid of the 4lbs this week. I may even get out the 6 weeks to 6 pack dvd tonight!! Im...
  128. hels123smiles

    Not been on for a while

    Wow well done you, that is great going!
  129. hels123smiles

    Back to square 1

    Come on!! We can blitz it together!
  130. hels123smiles

    Giving this another go

    yes this was me too. I used to go eat biscuits in the middle of the night when my son was a baby and waking, people even my DH didnt have a clue just how much I ate!
  131. hels123smiles

    Giving this another go

    This is me!! first time I did CD I just stormed it! 2 months SS, and now I can barely manage 10 days, WTH?
  132. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Right, time to smash it :) Bring it on.........WI at 10st 4 this morning. So have lost 0.5lbs haha.
  133. hels123smiles

    Giving this another go

    Thanks so much. Had such a fab start, I always fail around 10-14 days, and I usually leave it there, but not this time. Im carryingon til goal! Sorry chick for hijacking your post, hope your doing well!
  134. hels123smiles

    Giving this another go

    Oh dear. Terrible!! A guy I dont know(!!) at my job today (agency) came in with a Mcmuffin for breakfast, i politely nibbled at it, but didnt really want it! Then when I got home my Mum brought me her best stew, and I gave in to that!!! I WILL start for defo tomorrow when Im back to my normal...
  135. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Right, feeling positive! I have gained 3lbs, so Im 10st 4.5lbs. I am aiming to get to 10 this week! Im going to really go for it, no nibbling nothing! Im not going to alter my ticker as it will confuse me again by friday. Ill edit my sig. Today will be a tough day -12 hours in a prison, lots of...
  136. hels123smiles

    No microwave!!

    I never use a microwave, always use a pan. x
  137. hels123smiles

    Giving this another go

    Im going to go to bed, early night - ready for the smash-a-thon tomorrow!! Hope it goes well for you!
  138. hels123smiles

    One Week at a Time Challenge

    Ill join you on that!
  139. hels123smiles

    Cooking !!!!!!!!!

    Step away!!!!!!!!!!
  140. hels123smiles

    Giving this another go

    No one makes a fool of themselves posting on here with their blips!! Im with you on the re start tomorrow :D Lots do it! x
  141. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Epic fail :cry:Im drawing a line under it and starting again tomorrow. Cant keep doing this.
  142. hels123smiles

    Starting slowly

    It sounds a really sensible plan, with the attitude you have you will do fantastically! Go for it!! Lucky you in France, Lovely!
  143. hels123smiles

    Quark

    Mmmmm, I didnt know we could have this! Yum!
  144. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Yep, even if you dont have a big loss this week, you'll make it up next week, but Im sure you do well this week too. Chin up! Well.............Me. Hmmm, I am throwing the the ketostix away, last week I came out of Ketosis after nibbling, and then I had a meal and a few carbs, well I wasnt in...
  145. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Wooohooo, well done!!
  146. hels123smiles

    White wine water flavour...would you recommend?...

    Ive not tried it with sparkling water and ice, but just on its own. I wasnt impressed. It tastes ok, but would rather have a glass of water. Although TBF I dont generally like water flavourings.
  147. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    So........... WI number 2. Not what Id hoped for but its still a loss! This morning I WI at 10st 1.5lbs...........So a loss of 3.5lbs. :)
  148. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Very normal lol, its a big change ahead! Good luck and welcome to S&S :)
  149. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I dont need carbs, I DONT!!!!!!!
  150. hels123smiles

    sampling slim and save

    Hi. Well done on your weightloss already! S&S is a million times better than CD. The programme is fab too. Go for it, how about doing a protein meal too, it keeps me going, and Im still in ketosis, and losing.
  151. hels123smiles

    is feeling on top of the world

    whooooo!!! well done!!! To be honest, ifgo well off track I find it reallllllly hard to get back on to it, depends how determined you are to get back.
  152. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I resisted the canteen!! I have had mushroom pasta, with cabbage and some quorn mince, also had 2 shakes and a bar! I do love S&S I couldnt ever go back to CD.
  153. hels123smiles

    just wondering where we are all from?

    Aww just up the road! I am an agency Nurse and dida shift a few months back in Donny!
  154. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Ahhhhhhh the works canteen smells soooo good!! ((very unusual hahaha!!)) I have sat in my office with a Coke Zero!!
  155. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Good Luck!!! Stick at it!
  156. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    You are so close!! Keep going!!!
  157. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Aw thank you< that was 2 years agao, at about 9st 10lbs. Whens your WI? Good Luck!!!!
  158. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    WI number two tomorrow. Id hoped to be in the 9s but I had to get back in to ketosis from sunday, was 10st 1.9lbs this morning, so more likely to be 10st 1lb. But hey that will given me a 4lb loss after food on Sunday. So not bad I guess.
  159. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hahahah, Yap yap Yap :)
  160. hels123smiles

    Omg

    Here Here, stick with it lovely, its well worth it whe you see the effects!
  161. hels123smiles

    Water flavoring

    Uhh, Im not sure about the wine flavouring!
  162. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hey there. Hope it all goes well for you, welcome to S&S :)
  163. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Ohhh good luck!!! Let us know!
  164. hels123smiles

    Planning on having alcohol this weekend...

    As the others have suggested, my worry would be getting back on it!!! When Im drunk I eat, and the next day I need hangover food!! Have a good time, but take it easy xx
  165. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Im so stressed with selling and buying caars at the minute, and am doing well, not reaching for food or a glass of wine! Im hoping Ill be back in ketosis tomorrow evening!! Well done everyone your all doing so great!
  166. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Im doing ok today, still trying to get in to ketosis again so always a hard time, but feeling positive. I have a truffa bar that is open in my S&S stash, and I call it my nibble bar, Ill go have a teeny bit of that if im going to nibble on anything, its that tasty it usually does the trick!
  167. hels123smiles

    What do you most look forward to doing once you reach goal?

    To be a good healthy role model for my children.
  168. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I personally used to think that binning the scales was the best thing, but I find it keeps me motivated, I enjoy my morning WI :)
  169. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    G'onnnnnn!!!! You can do it!!!!!!!
  170. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    The sad thing is, most of the time I *used* to eat was not through hunger! You can do it hun. xxxxx
  171. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Aw no! Well done for having your bar, Im going to have an early night to stop me eating more, Im hoping Ketosis doesnt take long to get back in to!
  172. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I still am! Im nibbling away so it doesnt end! Yum!
  173. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Truffa bar and crispy cereal for tea, ohhhhhh yehhhhh! I love S&S!!!!!!!
  174. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Ohhhh, my god!!!!!!!! I have just got my delivery and tried the dark chocolate truffa bar.......DEEEELISHHH!
  175. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I dont think so, would be a good idea!
  176. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    WOW that is amazing.............you have reallllly spurred me on.
  177. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Well a sneaky look on the scales show that yesterdays little blip didnt make any difference to loses (infact 3oz less!!) So back on it full whack, I think Ill just do 4 packs for the next few days until I can trust myself near food!!
  178. hels123smiles

    no no no no

    YAY, good on ya, get right back on it!! Well done x
  179. hels123smiles

    S&S Inspiring Photos

    Wooooahhhhh!!!!! AMAZING!!! Id never have recognised you. Your ass looks awesome hahah!!
  180. hels123smiles

    buddy please xxx

    Hey....there is a thread called June Starters support thread. Its going really well, lots of encouragement and chatting.......come and join us :)
  181. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I have ketostix, some people think they are inaccurate, but mine seem spot on.
  182. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hey, well done on week 1 .......heres to week 2 being as sucessful!! Damn it!! Im out of ketosis. I pushed my luck today, and have eaten a few of the kids sweets and a teeny bowl of ice cream. Just tested and its not the tiniest bit pink. Ghhhhh. Hey ho, Im going to have a healthy snack and...
  183. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I think Im on day 9 or 10, which is usually my breaking point, however having the protein meal Im feeling like I can continue much further, I have also ordered a £100 order which I quite simply can not afford!! So I wont be stopping now!! I am hungry from the steroids, but Im talking myself out...
  184. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Well done, that is great! I have ordered 15 dark chocolate truffa bars, Should be here tomorrow whoooO!!
  185. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hey there!! Well done on day one!! Pleased to meet you too weightloss!! Well I had two bars, 2 shakes and scarmbled egg and mushroom, with cabbage, and I have lost 3/4 lb. I did sadly have my finger in the damn peanut butter jar too. I may bin it (shhhhhh!!!) Today will be testing, Im at my...
  186. hels123smiles

    just wondering where we are all from?

    Im from between York and Hull ........another Yorkshire lass!
  187. hels123smiles

    Gherkins?

    Shame, I LOVE gherkins, yum yum!
  188. hels123smiles

    Prodigal S&S-er Returns

    Ooooh I hope its quickly!!!!!!!
  189. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Mmmmm...........Scrambled eggs, pan fried mushrooms and green cabbage. So tasty! Im still really hungry despite being in ketosis. Mind over matter. Mmm the lollies sound gooood!
  190. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Thanks all. Im going to call it a day today brush my teeth and hide away in bed watching the footy. The 2nd side affect in increased appitite.....great. However, Im sure that can be overcome! Hope everyone else is doing ok. xx
  191. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I had a steroid injection earlier (for aching joints) I wonder if that has caused this bloomin hunger?? Im in full on ketosis, and I feel hungry as well as craving something sweet, although the choc crisp soup seems to have done the job
  192. hels123smiles

    Protein Options

    Uhhh dont!!! Enough to make me gag!
  193. hels123smiles

    DILEMMA - TGI Fridays

    Thats a great idea. Id go for a steak, no sauce and salad, get hubby to order a dessert and have a bit of his :)
  194. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I do feel more like binging when Im on VLCD. I have made a sweet (sweetner) coffee and a crispy choc shake made to eat with a spoon. Hope this will cover my craving. Well done for not going over the top hun.
  195. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Ahhhhhh!!! Im craving like mad tonight. I have had..... 2 shakes steak and mushrooms 1 bar 1 toffee a slice of ham cucumber and a finger dipped in the peanut butter. Tell me to stop please!!!!! Wonder if it would be too disasterous if I had another shake, I need something sweet!
  196. hels123smiles

    Protein Options

    Why, I dont know.............but I found some veggie 'king prawns' in Tesco tonight, they were low carb and on offer........even if they were free Id avoid them.......RANK!!!!!!!
  197. hels123smiles

    Prodigal S&S-er Returns

    Hi Hun!!! Im back too, not a lot to lose but given i never really got to target and I have put about 3/4 of a stone on, Im back at it. Good to have you back, I couldnt believe it when I saw how big S&S had become, its crazy!! Rob must be well happy!!!!!
  198. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Never mind girls, just dont think 'well Ive blown it now so might as well eat what I want' Like the others said, draw that line under it. I have just had steak and mushroom, I think I will have burnt the calories off just chewing it ........wasnt the best steak, but it had no fat on it. (I...
  199. hels123smiles

    Curry and Thai soup coming woo hoo......

    Yeah, Im sure they will be lol! ((she hopes!! Lol!!) Im hoping at the end of the month Ill be nearing target, though I may need a small supply as I go on holiday at the end of that month - Ill try be good, but may need some 'curries' to get me BACK to target!!
  200. hels123smiles

    Curry and Thai soup coming woo hoo......

    Nooooooo!!!! I have just done a months order!!
  201. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Uhhh they dont for me!!
  202. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    WI this morning. 6lbs off :) My DH works away for months at a time, and my Mum has the children tonight, Id love to be going out with friends having plenty to drink and a curry, lol....instead Im more excited to go to the gym whilst Im childfree! ((well thats what Im talking my self in to!!))
  203. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I have just ordered a months supply! Ill be on it til holidays 4 weeks on wednesday! Im soooo skint to, so I have to stay to plan now!
  204. hels123smiles

    Feeling dizzy after walk

    Wow! 220 cals on a 20 minute walk!? ~~I did 20 mins run/walk/high incline on treadmill today and burnt 200 cals!
  205. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    The chilli is lush!
  206. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I feel like that too! We are or a similar weight and have similar target too. I had a peek this morning and was 10st 6lbs. So still 5lbs off.....weekly WI tomorrow.
  207. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Cool, thanks. x
  208. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Well done you. Its amazing how often we reach for food isnt it. I have been known to do it and only realise it when Im half way through it. Terrible habits! Well Im craving alsorts, so Im going to brush teeth and get to bed, ready for day 6, I think..........forget where Im at!
  209. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    YOU DO NOT NEED CHOCOLATE YOU DO NOT NEED CHOCOLATE YOU DO NOT NEED CHOCOLATE........................ chocolate or slim?????????
  210. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    WOW everyone is doing sooooo well!! The Mushroom omelette sounds yum, hadnt thought of that! I added a bit of quorn mince to my chilli last night, shouldnt have done I guess, think it has about 7g per 100 of carbs. Ooopps was really hungry though.
  211. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I use about 200- 250 mls. They thicken up if you leave them to stand a few mins, I then add a bit more water if needed.
  212. hels123smiles

    How on Earth!!

    I find if I have a week when I dont lose so much I make up for it the week after. Dont be disheartened xxxx
  213. hels123smiles

    White wine and choc ....

    Ooh let us know how the flavouring is!
  214. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Im having that shake now, I always use water, I dont use milk for any product. I mix it in a dish though til its a a nice thick consistancy and eat it with a spoon. Give it a few mins before eating as it thickens as you wait! YUMMMMMYYYYY and so is the vanilla crispy one!
  215. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Good Luck!!
  216. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Day 6............I have lost 5lbs so far.
  217. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Uhhhh yes I did too. Infact in comparison the whole of CD is vile!! I reallly enjoy the S&S products. Im on another forum and I keep banging on about swapping from CD/exante/LL . Hahah.
  218. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    YAY well done, great going.
  219. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Yep and cos we will all do so wonderfully, we can take it forward to a July support thread yay!
  220. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hey and good luck!! Im loving the chilli with brocolli yuuuuuum!! I have had a good day, I am having a bar later on, I love my indulgent bar! Well done everyone, Im loving our June thread!!
  221. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Look how far you have come, stick at it, draw that line and get back on that waggon, tomorrow!!!! You can do it!!!
  222. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Uhhh I need to stop this picking lark!!! I have been to a kids party tonight, and I was pretty good, I ate a few carrot sticks and cucumber, just eating my spicy spag with brocolli and have a bar for later. My aim for tomorrow: More water Less picking!! Wow, June is popular for starting. Stick...
  223. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    ^^ this.....maybe you could say you have had a bit of an upset tummy so you just want to keep it light? Good Luck x
  224. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Yeah for some reason I screw up before the end of the 2nd week. Im not in Ketosis yet, as I have had some tastes and nibbles, which I know is silly....I need to 100%. I have been so far today, its the evenings alone (DH works away ) I think Ill do some exercise DVD tonight!
  225. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    YAY loads of June people!! So I drew a line under a not toooo bad day yesterday and so far so good today. Day 4........I had a peak on the scales, 4lbs off so far this week. Im hoping for 7!
  226. hels123smiles

    Just resisted temptation to have a nice...

    Whhhoooo! Well done you. You have done so well. Brilliant!!
  227. hels123smiles

    Thanks for your inspiration

    WOW!! Thats great!
  228. hels123smiles

    Oops :\ Day 1 again for me tomorrow!

    Good Luck hun!! Give it some!! xx
  229. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    I have baked, cooked and made ice cream. Not the best day for me I have 'tasted' and 'nibbled' I have had a good talk to myself, I had talked myself in to 'just having a litttttle piece of flapjack' I have since talked myself out of that, Id rather be thin!!! So Im eating my S&S chilli ohhhh...
  230. hels123smiles

    June Starters? Support Post!

    Hey, I noticed there were a few of us started in the last week or so, I thought we could buddy up and spread motivation! Today is day 3 for me, and it has been **ok** I have nibbled and tasted a few things. Nothing major but couldnt say I had been 100% :o This is my last shot, and would like...
  231. hels123smiles

    The moment if truth! Im starting tomorrow

    Good Luck to you!! Your name is making me crave rocky road haha!!
  232. hels123smiles

    My last shot.....

    I average a stone a month on either S&S or CD. S&S is in my opinion the best value and the best tasting. I used to gag on CD shakes, and the soups, uhhh! I really enjoy S&S.
  233. hels123smiles

    My last shot.....Here goes.

    I lost quite a bit on CD a few years ago, I didnt really get to target, and have put a stone or so back on, lots of excuses, Christmas, Birthdays, New York (gotta eat loads there, right??!) Easter and so on. I have made a few starts on S&S and lasted up to day 10, lost like 11lbs or so and then...
  234. hels123smiles

    day 1 again after nearly 2 weeks offf

    Hey hun, Its my last shot too, just coming to the end of day 2. How are you doing? x
  235. hels123smiles

    My last shot.....

    The daft thing is I did Sole Source for weeks a few years ago, its so hard to stick with it like I did back then, why I have no idea! Thanks all. Just had mac cheese and a lemon bar. Thank goodness the items on S&S are much nicer than CD. I used to gag on their products!
  236. hels123smiles

    My last shot.....

    Thanks ladies. Im nearing the end of Day 2. I hope I can do this!!
  237. hels123smiles

    My last shot.....

    Day 10 is always a real struggle for me!! I dont want to do 'food' as Im worried once I start Ill just fall off track, I have a bar on an evening when the kids are in bed, like my indulgence! I have lots of 'meals' but I dont think Ill do them until Im in to my 2nd week. Thanks all..........I...
  238. hels123smiles

    My last shot.....

    I keep failing around day 10!! I am sick of 10 days of no food, then a few weeks of over eating. Im giving this one more shot, and giving it my all! Wish me luck for my last chance..... :D
  239. hels123smiles

    Mega, mega congratulations to Weasey!!

    WOW.......totally inspirational!! id love to see pics! Well done you x
  240. hels123smiles

    So what would your ideal S&S meal be?

    Yeah, like the CD Tetra packs. They are sooo handy for days out etc. Id buy them. Id have to go with curry for ideal meal choice (shake or not its my number 1!!)
  241. hels123smiles

    Ahhhh day 10..........give me strength!

    Im 10st 3lbs My target is 8st 13lbs.
  242. hels123smiles

    Ahhhh day 10..........give me strength!

    Ok, so I had a shortbread finger and a bit of flapjack, and picked a bit. Im out of ketosis. My dilema now is.........Saturday night is my birthday my friend is coming over, she was on about having a few botles of wine and a chinese. Eeeek. Then on June the 6th we are going away for 4 days...
  243. hels123smiles

    Ahhhh day 10..........give me strength!

    :( Well, I had 2 shakes, and my spagettie with loads of mushrooms, and a little extra quorn, then Ive done a bit of picking, but nothing major, but will probably be out of ketosis.
  244. hels123smiles

    Ahhhh day 10..........give me strength!

    Uhhhh I hate week 2, this is where I have fallen in the past, My weight doesnt change and Im feeling hungry. Im so determined, give me some motivational kicks up the back side pleaaaaase!!!! :o
  245. hels123smiles

    Weight the same?

    This is me to a T! Week two for me is always a slow week, hide them scales until new WI day!!
  246. hels123smiles

    meals

    Oooh me too! My major downfall. I also wish there was a shiraz flavoured shake hahaha!!
  247. hels123smiles

    chocolate crispy cereal?!

    Well I had my delivery today, I really liked it ........ I bet its good with the mix a mouse!
  248. hels123smiles

    chocolate crispy cereal?!

    Ohh nooo.....I ordered loads too!
  249. hels123smiles

    chocolate crispy cereal?!

    Ooh I have ordered some of these too. Excited!! Hahah.
  250. hels123smiles

    Day 9

    Stick at it!!! Its really hard to get back on again, you have done sooooo well!!! Im day 9 too, and yesterday I had an extra shake as I was feeling hungry too..........The 2nd week is always hard for me.
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