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  1. **sparkles**

    How does xmas 2008 compare to xmas 2009?

    This time last year I weighed over 16 stone and was on a frantic crash diet to fit into my size 20 salopettes and jacket for our trip to Lapland. As it was they were still pretty tight. This time around I weigh 9 stone 4 and am a size 8-10. The new salopettes I bought for this trip are...
  2. **sparkles**

    Lady problems!!

    Yes. My totm was all over the place. It went from being 30/31 days to around a 26 day cycle. Sometimes it would come slightly earlier. From about 7-8 months in it went back to 30'ish days, but this time I was 10 days late. They're more painful too. Since I came off SS they have started to get a...
  3. **sparkles**

    Anyone have a short term gain when they started on 1000?

    I managed to lose 2lb this week! Probably put it on again this week as I have now moved up to 1200. Also the IBS has been playing up again which isn't good.
  4. **sparkles**

    Anyone have a short term gain when they started on 1000?

    Yes the gain did vanish-I got to 9st 7lb this morning! I've got one more week on 1000 now and then I move up to 1200 next Monday! Must start my diary over here-I've been a bit busy but I must make time.
  5. **sparkles**

    Anyone have a short term gain when they started on 1000?

    It certainly does feel weird. Not sure I like to see the scales going up rather than down though! :eek: I know it's to be expected but it panics me! It's a real pain though that totm always seems to coincide with a week when I have to eat, or move up the plans, so I don't get a true picture of...
  6. **sparkles**

    I'm moving up to 1000!

    Finally reached my goal on Sunday after 8 months on CD:D I've been on 810 for about 3 weeks and it's now time for me to move up to 1000. I've lost 6 1/2 stone on CD, plus a bit extra from before I went on holiday last December, so probably over 7 stone in all. When I started in March I...
  7. **sparkles**

    Anyone have a short term gain when they started on 1000?

    Hi:) Yes I'm going to start a diary over here. It feels really weird now to actually finally be where I want to be. I would ideally like to be just a few pounds lower, but as we are going on holiday at the end of December I really need to start moving up the plans now. It's been quite slow some...
  8. **sparkles**

    Anyone have a short term gain when they started on 1000?

    I started on 1000 on Monday. Had reached my goal of 9 1/2 stone on Sunday, but the scales went up by 1/4lb for my weigh in on Monday morning. After a couple of days the scales now say 9 stone 8 1/4lb. Is it normal to have a temporary weight gain when you start to go up the plans? I think totm is...
  9. **sparkles**

    I think you all know by now...

    I have some in mine. Next ones I will be posting will be goal photos!:D:D
  10. **sparkles**

    Plane Seats!

    I flew with Monarch last December weighing just under 16 stone. The flight out was not too bad-the belt fitted and the seat was ok, but the flight back was a nightmare. There was an extra row of seats in the middle, so the seats were smaller. I couldn't get the tray down properly and the arm...
  11. **sparkles**

    how much have you all lost!

    Since mid March I have lost nearly 6 1/2 stone. I have just over 2lb left to lose now, have been on 810 for a couple of weeks and should be moving up to 1000 either next week or the week after. In the first 6 weeks I lost 23 1/2lbs and I've gone from a size 20/22 to a size 10.:D I've probably...
  12. **sparkles**

    Do you...

    Definitely! Soon as I get up on a Monday morning-weigh in then log on here and update everything! Love to see the lbs going down!:D
  13. **sparkles**

    Check it out!!!!!!!!!!

    Fab article Marissa and you look great. Well done! :D Angie x
  14. **sparkles**

    Finally in the 9's!

    Thanks everyone:D Just going to add a couple more photos that my son took for me today-the salopettes that I'm wearing in a couple of the pics were too tight this time last year! :eek:
  15. **sparkles**

    Finally in the 9's!

    After 7 long weeks in the 10's, 3 attacks of IBS and 2 totm...I am finally in the 9's!:D Last month has to be the worst I've had so far on this diet-the IBS has messed up my weight loss beyond belief-I only lost 7lb this month:eek: Now, however I have 6 1/2lb to go until goal-but I need to...
  16. **sparkles**

    ***GOAL****GOAL**GOAL****

    Well done Marissa-you've done fantastically well!:D You must feel so good now. Hopefully I will be joining you on the maintenance board soon-I've got 6 1/2lb to go now!
  17. **sparkles**

    When Should I Move up to 810?

    Well I got to BMI 25 using SS and now I intend to lose the remaining 8lb on 810 before I start going any further up the plans. I do lose pretty slowly though, so the lower the plan it helps.:)
  18. **sparkles**

    Oh my god it's time...!

    Thanks everyone:D My CDC has said about having one more week on SS, but I have started on 810 today as my scales say I have a healthy BMI but hers weigh me about 5lb heavier due to the time I'm weighed, etc. I enjoyed my chicken tonight, tomorrow I'm going to have quorn pieces, mixed with greek...
  19. **sparkles**

    Oh my god it's time...!

    To start moving up the plans!:eek: Today I finally reached a healthy BMI!!:happy036: I've got just over 8lbs left to lose and I intend to stay on 810 until I'm there. So no more SS from now on. It's taken a bit longer than I planned, but it's been so worth it.:D
  20. **sparkles**

    Very sad and frightened - maybe goodbye for now

    I'm so sorry to hear your dreadful news. You are both in my thoughts.
  21. **sparkles**

    I'm Completely Stunned...

    Believe me I thought mine were never going to go, but over the last few weeks they seem to be disappearing fast! I've gone from spilling out of a 40dd to a 36b!:eek:
  22. **sparkles**

    On noooo just realised are u gunna have..

    I will hopefully be maintaining by then, so I do plan to have a Christmas dinner. I don't tend to have a complete blowout-I don't have a huge dinner anyway, but I will have roast potatoes-I've missed them! We go on holiday to Lapland on the 27th December for a week so I intend to get lots of...
  23. **sparkles**

    I have been on CD.....

    ...for 200 days today!:eek: Where did the time go? Should hopefully only have about another week or two on SS then go to 810 to lose the rest. I've got just under 4lb to go until I'm a healthy BMI then I want to lose another 8lb after that. I tried my daughter's dress on today and it fits-now...
  24. **sparkles**

    Is it stupid...

    I had a really good night and I felt brilliant in my new clothes!:D Would you believe that they brought me my food last-and they managed to mess up my order! Not only did I ask them to leave the mayo and replace the chips with a jacket potato-they left the mayo on and served it with chips! I had...
  25. **sparkles**

    Is it stupid...

    Thanks everyone:D Just got back from a shopping trip this morning to find something to wear for the party next week and also something to wear out tonight. I got a pair of leggings from Next and a jumper dress to wear for tonight, plus I'm going to wear the leggings again to the party but with...
  26. **sparkles**

    Is it stupid...

    ...to be ridiculously excited about eating a jacket potato tomorrow!:D I've been planning this meal out for 14 weeks now-ever since our relatives from Oz told us they were coming over. I promised myself I would allow myself just one meal out and I've stuck to that. We went out today to a carvery...
  27. **sparkles**

    My in-laws are over from Oz....

    I'm really hoping that the whole family can get together and it doesn't get cancelled-I'm really looking forward to my little 'meal'!:D We're meant to be going out to lunch at a carvery on Friday and I'm not touching anything then. I promised myself I'd eat out once and that was it.
  28. **sparkles**

    My in-laws are over from Oz....

    My sister-in-law and her hubby flew in from Oz on Sunday-we haven't seen them since May last year when I weighed almost 17 stone. Despite the slow losses I managed to go over the target I set myself of losing 30lb in the 13 weeks before they came here. To say they were surprised when they saw me...
  29. **sparkles**

    Feeling rubbish...

    I've never heard of that-I'll give anything a try once! I've had one Colofac already and, although it took a while, I'm hoping that it's started to ease the pain and stop the diarrhoea. I don't feel half as bloated as earlier. I hope these are going to work.
  30. **sparkles**

    My centenary!!

    Congrats on 100 days! You've just reminded me actually-next week I'll have been on CD for 200 days!:eek: The time has just flown past!
  31. **sparkles**

    Feeling rubbish...

    Thanks. I always used to have Colpermin when I first started suffering with IBS-but for some reason nothing seems to do any good for the first few days. I got through the last of my Buscopan over yesterday and this morning and I thought I'd give Colofac a try as it's meant to deal with more of...
  32. **sparkles**

    Feeling rubbish...

    I had endless tests years ago before I was told for sure that it was IBS. Unfortunately now it seems as bad as it was when I first had it. I may just take myself back to the docs if it keeps being troublesome as they do say if you are over 40 and haven't had symptoms for a long time you should...
  33. **sparkles**

    Feeling rubbish...

    My IBS has really been playing up today. Hardly slept last night for the crampy pains in my stomach and had to take the day off work today. It can only be hormonal-I'm not overly stressed and it's certainly not to do with my diet! I'm gutted that after all these years it seems to have come back...
  34. **sparkles**

    Week 22 weigh in and I'm "NORMAL" YIPPEE!

    Well done Lizz-you've done so well in such a short space of time. I actually can't wait to be back on 810 again-only another 6lb to go!:D
  35. **sparkles**

    How many bars?

    I've gone off the cranberry ones lately so I've stuck to the peanut ones. I've also had a couple of extra orange ones a week-they're so yummy!
  36. **sparkles**

    What if?

    Please don't be disheartened. I learned early on to concentrate only on my own journey and not how others were doing. As others have said the scales don't always give the full picture. Sometimes when the scales say the same you've lost inches rather than pounds. A lot of people get a small loss...
  37. **sparkles**

    Fore those of you fed up with smaller losses

    Believe me I learned to be very grateful for the good weeks! There were an awful lot of weeks where I lost less than 2lbs-in fact one week I only lost 1/4lb and I'd done nothing different. It's been nearly 27 weeks now and a lot of people have lost much more than I have-but I've only got to see...
  38. **sparkles**

    Fore those of you fed up with smaller losses

    I just want to tell you not to give up! On Wednesday I had been on CD for 6 months and lost almost 5 1/2 stone. The last few weeks have been extremely slow losses for me, but I haven't cheated and I haven't given up. I've never lost faith that this diet has and will continue to work for me. It...
  39. **sparkles**

    CD diet???

    I pay £37 per week for 21 items.
  40. **sparkles**

    totm

    My periods used to be a regular 30-31 days but since the beginning of CD they have been about 26 days apart-most times. Sometimes it's been less. They've also got heavier and much more painful than they used to be.
  41. **sparkles**

    Last Day today!

    Good luck-I'll be joining you on 810 very soon hopefully as I've only got just under half a stone to go before my BMI is 25-then it's another 7lb after that to goal!:D
  42. **sparkles**

    Water really is the key!

    Right now I would kill to lose that even over 2 weeks. My losses are almost at the backward stage at the moment!
  43. **sparkles**

    Water really is the key!

    I can't believe that you are disappointed with 4.7lbs!:eek: I would be over the moon to lose that in a week-I haven't lost much more than that in nearly a month this month.
  44. **sparkles**

    Anybody else suffer with IBS?

    It is around mid-month for me and I think it was last time too. Perhaps it is something to do with ovulation.
  45. **sparkles**

    Anybody else suffer with IBS?

    I've had it for years, though it's worse at some times than others. Only started bothering me again last month and again this month. Feeling bloated and sick, obviously can't go to the loo properly and I can't understand why it's started up again now. It's not like I'm eating anything to trigger...
  46. **sparkles**

    When you want something badly enough

    My next goal is to get to a BMI of 25, closely followed by being in the 9's for the first time in years!
  47. **sparkles**

    smallest loss in month when 100%?

    Well so far this month (from 16th August) I've lost 6 1/2lb. Don't expect to get much out of next Monday's wi either as it's my 810 week. This is also week 26 for me and the worst month I've had yet. So to 16th September I don't expect to get much over 7/8lb.
  48. **sparkles**

    810 week again

    I'm absolutely stuffed! Tonight I had quorn pieces that I'd cooked in chicken and mushroom soup, with rocket,spinach and watercress salad (bleurgh but necessary!) I just couldn't eat it all, it was sooo much! Think I'm going to have to keep off the scales this week as I feel so full there's...
  49. **sparkles**

    810 week again

    I'm going to get this week out the way then go back to SS till I hit BMI 25. Then I intend to 810 for the next few lbs to goal before I move up the plans. It's just annoying it's slowed down so soon when I've still got a good bit more to go yet.:rolleyes:
  50. **sparkles**

    810 week again

    Hoping that it might give me a boost as my losses have slowed right down now. This week I only lost just over 1lb, last week and the week before 2lb. This month so far I've only managed to lose 6 1/2lb since 16th August :( I could really do with a good loss to feel more motivated than I do at...
  51. **sparkles**

    What a surprise..

    I never thought I could even dream of fitting into a size 8 anything-even when I'm at goal! Seems like I can allow myself to dream a bit more now....:D I can feel a Primark shopping spree coming on!
  52. **sparkles**

    What a surprise..

    My daughter (who is a tiny size 8) came home with some new clothes today from Primark. She had a lovely short-sleeved cardigan and let me try it on to see how far away I was from fitting into it. Well you could have knocked me down-it fitted! Not perfectly-in fact the 10 would be better for now...
  53. **sparkles**

    omg, 16 weeks and.....

    That's brilliant-well done! I've lost about 55 inches so far on this diet-great isn't it!:D Angie x
  54. **sparkles**

    5 stone at last!

    At long last I can say that I've lost 5 stone! I thought the scales would never go under 11 stone! The last few weeks I've had rubbish losses-it's slowed right down, even though I still have 21lbs to go. This week I've only lost 1/4lb so far and I don't tend to lose it all on WI day either. I...
  55. **sparkles**

    CD keeping me on my toes?

    I wouldn't say that I'm desperate for food, though I am a bit hungrier than I used to be. It's week 25 for me now, so I have another 810 week next week then I'm going back to SS till I get to 10 stone. After that I'll 810 to goal then move up the plans. 21lb to go!:D
  56. **sparkles**

    not enjoying my 810 week off SS

    That's what I had planned to do originally, but some of my losses have been quite slow. I tend to lose on average about 11/12lbs in a month, so I want to SS for as long as possible. It doesn't really bother me, I've been doing it for so long now, it's second nature!
  57. **sparkles**

    Haven't posted much lately but but wanted to update..

    My husband has now decided that he needs to lose a few pounds too! He won't need to do CD though-just cut back a bit-he only carries his weight round his stomach and he has a really demanding job, so it shouldn't take him long. At least I weigh the least in the family now (like I should) and not...
  58. **sparkles**

    not enjoying my 810 week off SS

    I must admit I didn't really enjoy my 810 week either. I found it very hard as I don't like vegetables-and I can't say I was keen on the yoghurt either! I've got another 810 week coming up again soon, in 3 weeks, after that I'll go back to SS until I reach 10 stone and 810 again for the last 7lb...
  59. **sparkles**

    Haven't posted much lately but but wanted to update..

    Thanks:) I need to get something new to wear for when we meet them at the airport because I won't have anything left that fits by then! I'm going to have to go shopping this weekend to get myself some new work clothes too as I don't have anything at all to wear! I'm not allowed jeans and they're...
  60. **sparkles**

    Congratulations to CharlotteK..

    Amazing loss-well done Charlotte!:D
  61. **sparkles**

    Haven't posted much lately but but wanted to update..

    Today is day 162 for me-where did the time go?:eek: So far I've lost just short of 5 stone on CD and I've gone from a size 20/22 to a size 14. I now have just over 23lbs to go until goal. My BMI has gone from 39.7 to 27.6. Hopefully next week I'll be in the 10's, for the first time in quite a...
  62. **sparkles**

    Spots!

    I had terrible skin at the beginning of the diet-for quite a few weeks, but they do go eventually.:)
  63. **sparkles**

    I sat down on the tube today

    Yay! Go you! I'm looking forward to fitting comfortably in my plane seat in December without having the arms rests digging in my thighs and not being able to put the tray down properly! Oh and to have the seatbelt fit easily-with room to spare!
  64. **sparkles**

    mix a mousse

    I use 150ml of water (or just over) and keep it in the fridge for a while until it's cold. I then add a scoop of mixamousse and then the shake and blend it loads. I pour it into a dish and then put it in the freezer for about 5/10 minutes. I like mine to be really set, but if you like yours more...
  65. **sparkles**

    Just been for my first run! EEEK!

    Well done! I can't run to save my life no matter what weight I am!:D I've started to do Pilates-although I can't manage some of the moves very well yet, it's getting a little easier. Also dragged out the Leg Magic and have been doing short bursts on there throughout yesterday. Need to start...
  66. **sparkles**

    Not so great losses

    I know how you feel. For the last couple of weeks I have lost 2lb and 1 1/2lb respectively. I have also stuck to SS 100% and I've been doing this for 22 weeks now. Just when I thought it was going to be another 2lb something again this week the scales dropped yesterday and again this morning to...
  67. **sparkles**

    What do you plan on doing that you haven't done since being overweight?

    The only thing I'd really love to do right now is plan a sunshine holiday. We've been going to Lapland the last 5 years-and again this year-but I'd really love to go somewhere hot and sunny too. I didn't mind before because I just wanted to cover up, but now I want to go somewhere I can wear a...
  68. **sparkles**

    Post Your Measurements !

    At the moment mine are- Bust: 37 (was 45) Waist: 32 (was 42) Hips: 40.5 (was 53) Arms: 10.5 (was 13) Thighs: 21.5 (was 27) At the moment I can fit into a pair of Next size 14 jeans-one pair easily and another pair quite tight!
  69. **sparkles**

    Hints for newbies

    One thing I would say is stick with it-it really does work. Don't worry if you have weeks with slow losses-it will even out in the end. I haven't lost as fast as a lot of people on here-in fact the last 2 weeks of my losses have been rubbish, but it happens. If you know you've stuck to it 100%...
  70. **sparkles**

    ideas for holidays

    I will definitely get to Brissie one day-I really want to go there. Have already been to Sydney-though on my own and I wasn't there for long enough to do everything I wanted. Really want the family to see everything there too. Brissie is a must though-I'd love to see where Darren Hayes lived...
  71. **sparkles**

    ideas for holidays

    I'd love to go back to Australia again but to take in more places-so we'd go to see the relatives in Perth, then I'd go to Sydney and Brisbane-have a stay on Moreton Island and stopover on the way back in either Dubai or Bali.
  72. **sparkles**

    ideas for holidays

    We've been there the last 5 years and we're going again this year! If you ever get the chance to go, do it-it's brilliant!:D
  73. **sparkles**

    Had to share my news

    Well done-that's an amazing amount in 3 weeks!:)
  74. **sparkles**

    Ever feel bloated?

    I felt like this a few days ago when my IBS was playing up. It's horrible when you feel like that.
  75. **sparkles**

    6 months today!!!!

    You've done so well Marissa. I only have another 29lb to go until goal now (although sometimes it seems like an age away!), so hopefully I'll be seeing you in the maintenance thread sometime soon!:D
  76. **sparkles**

    Where are you all

    I'm still here-week 22 for me now and things have been pretty slow the last couple of weeks. Only lost 1 1/2lb yesterday and 2lb the week before-so I'm hoping to get a much more decent loss next week. Scales went up by 1/2lb on Sunday and haven't budged since:( I've stayed 100% SS all the way so...
  77. **sparkles**

    2lbs again?! Totally fed up!

    I know exactly how you feel. Last week I had a 2lb loss and this week only 1 1/2lb. This is week 21 for me. I've stuck to SS 100% and I drink enough. It can be so demoralising sometimes when you've stuck to it rigidly. I won't even hit my goal for October at this rate....
  78. **sparkles**

    FINALLY! I have cracked the 12's!!!

    Well done!:D I know what you mean about taking ages to crack the 12's-I thought I'd never get there. Now I feel like I'll never get out of the 11's things are going so slooooow!:) Only 30lbs now till goal-you're even closer-it must feel great. Can't wait till I'm nearly there!
  79. **sparkles**

    16th weigh in

    Well done:) My CDC is away at the moment so the next time I will be weighed it will be for 2 1/2 weeks. It's a bit slow at the moment-totm last week, plus I've only lost 1lb so far this week. Feel like I've been saying 'nearly 4 1/2 stone' forever! Last time I spoke to my CDC she asked if I...
  80. **sparkles**

    Juuuuulieeee..... where are you?!

    She posted in the maintenance thread a few hours ago:)
  81. **sparkles**

    Week 8 WI

    4lbs is a brilliant loss-I wish I could remember the last time I ever lost that much in a week! I know that with this diet it doesn't seem like much sometimes, but you couldn't do it on any other diet. Just remember-it probably took you a long time to put the weight on-this diet is quicker than...
  82. **sparkles**

    Slightly o/t - Periods on CD

    After nearly 5 months on this diet I thought mine had settled down to a regular 26 days. Although more frequent, heavier and painful than before CD. Not any more. Mine was meant to come on Saturday-I usually have spotting, etc a few days before-but this time-nothing. I had a stomach ache on...
  83. **sparkles**

    60lb down forever!

    Not quite! 58lbs-so 2lbs away still. Hopefully should do that by next week-but totm may spoil that if it ever decides to arrive! I lost 3lb this week-as usual that 1/4lb crept back on from yesterday. I think I won't weigh myself on a Sunday morning now so that I won't know if that happens! Have...
  84. **sparkles**

    60lb down forever!

    Well done! We started at the same weight and, as of this morning, I am just over 58lbs down! Hoping it doesn't go up tomorrow morning as it has done the last 2 weeks! That will then leave me with just 32 1/2lbs to go until goal:eek: I can't believe that I'm so close. Let's look forward to the...
  85. **sparkles**

    massive storm!

    I think today it's been more a question of what weather haven't we had! This morning it was cloudy, then it rained. That soon stopped and it was a bit windy-I dashed down the road while I had the chance!:D Nearly got home when I heard a rumble of thunder, but nothing happened. Not long after I...
  86. **sparkles**

    exercise

    I just got my Winsor Pilates dvds this morning so I'm going to do that to start to tone up. As I start going up the plans I've got quite a few exercise dvds to do, plus I'd like to go back to aquacise as I used to enjoy that. I've been walking to the shops every day since the holidays started...
  87. **sparkles**

    I have Swine Flu

    Hope you're feeling better soon Hannah :)
  88. **sparkles**

    Positive Changes...!

    I can cut my toenails-I couldn't reach them very well before as my tummy got in the way!
  89. **sparkles**

    Positive Changes...!

    My bum was so huge it looked like a ledge! The whole thing moved whenever I walked....yuck!
  90. **sparkles**

    Positive Changes...!

    Oh, and my bum no longer wobbles when I walk!:D:D
  91. **sparkles**

    Positive Changes...!

    I no longer go out wearing the 'cover up' coat or cardigan whatever the weather! I always used to wear a big cardi to cover my enormous bum and tummy. Now I don't need to!:D
  92. **sparkles**

    i bruise like a peach! Anyone else?

    I've no idea if it's normal or not but I'm exactly the same! I'm absolutely covered in bruises and they don't go away quickly either. I've got about 4 bruises on the top of my legs-no idea how I got them but they've been there for weeks!
  93. **sparkles**

    Opinions needed...

    I was thinking about that earlier on. Trouble is I really like the feel of this dress. It hangs right (and it's lovely and swishy!:D) and it's sparkly. I tried on the 12 earlier and the fit is not that much different to the 14-just a fraction more gap at the back. When I ordered the dress it was...
  94. **sparkles**

    bored and fed up and want a bag of crisps

    I have cravings for marmite crisps and sausage sandwiches! I definitely feel hungrier today-my totm is due on Saturday. I've gone 19 weeks without-just some days are harder than others!
  95. **sparkles**

    Opinions needed...

    It's a surprise birthday party for my hubby's 'big' boss. The one who owns the company. It's at a hotel-so I wanted to wear something nice-just not too 'over the top' I've got 36lbs left to lose in that time, so I should be at, or near to, my target of 9 1/2 stone by then. I ordered the Winsor...
  96. **sparkles**

    Opinions needed...

    I could probably do it up a little bit more-but it's only one of those thin little zips so I don't want to break it! I'll see how far hubby manages when he gets home. It's just that little bit in the middle-it would do up easily at the top and at the waist. It hangs really nicely as it's quite...
  97. **sparkles**

    Opinions needed...

    So you may remember I asked advice about a couple of dresses a few days ago? I ordered the one that I thought was more suitable-in 3 sizes as I needed to check the fit. I ordered a 14, as according to the measurements I should either fit or nearly fit into it and also a 10 and a 12. The one I...
  98. **sparkles**

    Size 12? Really??!!

    That was my understanding too. I think you have to be a BMI of 25 + 1 stone if you want to actually do Cambridge, but if you are heavier you can SS up to BMI 25 then you have to start moving up the plans and do at least 810. Well done on the size 12's. Hmmm-if you are the same weight as me does...
  99. **sparkles**

    Aaaaaaaaaargh what a day!!

    I've learned that I don't want to eat when I'm stressed-it sends me more the other way. I do however feel more hungry if I'm bored, or out of complete habit. I always used to read a book or the papers with something to eat-so I come to associate food and eating together. Hopefully this diet...
  100. **sparkles**

    Its Official Im now a CDC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Well done Curly-you will make a fab CDC:D
  101. **sparkles**

    O/T... Anyone else hate the School Holidays?

    Nope-I looove the school holidays! Could have something to do with the fact that my kids are grown up and I work in a school. It's great to get all that time off!:D
  102. **sparkles**

    WooHoooo

    Great idea! Once I'm in the 10's there won't be far to go!!:D
  103. **sparkles**

    Just been for a haircut...

    Well done LJ-that's a fantastic weight loss-and how lovely to get the compliments! I'm looking forward to going on Saturday-I've lost another 2 stone since they last saw me!:D The gown wraps right round me now!
  104. **sparkles**

    BMI and Goals

    I originally set my goal at 10 stone which is BMI 25. I then decided to change it to 9 stone, but have since decided on 9 1/2 as I think it would be easier to maintain. It also gives me that 7lbs 'warning'
  105. **sparkles**

    I love reading...

    I always used to see other peoples weight loss as my motivation. I tend to focus more on my own now as I don't tend to have such good weekly losses as some and I don't want to get de-motivated by feeling I'm not doing as well. I love reading about others journeys to being slim and seeing their...
  106. **sparkles**

    I'm fascinated by...

    I just have to remember to only stroke my knees at home-might get a few funny looks if I do it when I'm out!:D Another thing is my missing chins-I only have the one now and I keep feeling my jaw line to make sure they're gone!:D:D
  107. **sparkles**

    I dont believe it

    That happens to me all the time:rolleyes: Only yesterday the scales showed 1/4lb up from the day before (just in time for wi-hmph!) then today I'd lost another 1lb.
  108. **sparkles**

    I'm fascinated by...

    ...my emerging knee caps, lol!:D I sit down and constantly gaze in wonderment at my emerging bones. I honestly can't remember the last time my knees weren't covered in a layer of blubber and I have to keep feeling them! What fascinates you about your weight loss?
  109. **sparkles**

    At long last...

    Yay-celebratory shakes all round! :D
  110. **sparkles**

    WooHoooo

    Well done! Feels great doesn't it? I got there a few days ago:D
  111. **sparkles**

    At long last...

    I'm in the 11's!:D 4 stone lost exactly-2 1/2 to go!:happy036::bliss:
  112. **sparkles**

    Need advice...

    I think I will order them both. I'll need to order them in the size I am now and also the size I expect to be so that I can see what they look like.
  113. **sparkles**

    Need advice...

    Well they're both from catalogues so I get free delivery and free returns so I've got nothing to lose by ordering both! The second one is more than double the cost of the first one, but I would get 20% off which makes it slightly cheaper. I must admit I prefer the second one ever so slightly...
  114. **sparkles**

    Need advice...

    So I finally have an occasion that requires a nice dress! We've been invited to a surprise 50th for hubby's boss which is at a nice hotel. Now I don't normally do dresses, and my legs are not my best feature, but I don't want to wear trousers this time. It's not till October so I should have had...
  115. **sparkles**

    The difference a morning weigh in makes!

    I know-it's scary isn't it? It seemed so far away when I first started. 6 1/2 stone seemed so very daunting....
  116. **sparkles**

    Still around but moving over to maintainence

    Good luck with the maintenance Curly-you have done amazingly well. I know what you mean about scary-I have about 2 stone to go now before I have to start moving up. Eeek! It seemed so far away before but now it's scarily close...:eek:
  117. **sparkles**

    The difference a morning weigh in makes!

    So for the next few weeks I will be weighed in the morning as I'm not at work. My scales showed a measly 2 3/4lb-but my CDC's said 5 1/2! I also got 5 1/2 on hers last week! Our scales almost match now-hers make me 12st 3lbs (with my shoes on) and mine make me 12st and 3/4lb (naked). Goes to...
  118. **sparkles**

    At the absolute end of my tether

    I almost did! That's why I chose to do CD this time round. With almost 7 stone to lose I would have topped myself before I'd finished!
  119. **sparkles**

    Bought a dress.... whoops!

    It's gorgeous! I really need an occasion to buy a dress like that for!:D
  120. **sparkles**

    New sun dress

    Oooh I love that dress! It'll look fab!:D
  121. **sparkles**

    Has anyone got or tried the power plates

    Have you got yours yet? Only I've read some really bad reviews about that website. I was looking at that only this morning... http://www.ciao.co.uk/Reviews/via_tv_co_uk__6672648
  122. **sparkles**

    Has anyone got or tried the power plates

    What site was that? Sounds good.
  123. **sparkles**

    So happy I could cry....

    I tried on my favourite size 14 jeans this morning and I can do them up! They're a bit tight but I'll be wearing them to death soon before I have to get rid of them too! I can also do up my salopettes that I was hoping to wear at Christmas and they're a 12-14! Looks like I'll have to find...
  124. **sparkles**

    So happy I could cry....

    After 4 months on this diet I am now officially overweight and no longer obese!:D:D So close to 4 stones down I could touch it-nearly in the 11's. Hopefully by the time I go back to school after the holidays I'll be in or nearly in the 10's! I love this diet!
  125. **sparkles**

    At the absolute end of my tether

    I'm with Curly on that one. You're doing fantastically so don't get disheartened if you have a bad week. I don't have great losses some weeks-for absolutely no reason at all. My body is just unwilling to give up on those unwanted lbs if it doesn't have to! I don't get that 'whoosh' either that...
  126. **sparkles**

    TMI............ only for the women!!!

    Ohh poor you. I used to have periods like that when I was younger so I know how you feel. Hope you manage to get through today without any problems-then perhaps you should go see your doc about them.
  127. **sparkles**

    Tetra Ice Cream

    I put mine in there as soon as I get them and leave them there till I want one. Then I take it out for about 20 minutes and it's just how I like it! It takes ages to eat! Mmmmmm!
  128. **sparkles**

    4 months on-photos

    Just uploaded some piccies of me, taken today, 4 months into CD. I'm almost 4 stone down:) I also took a piccie of me wearing a pair of jeans that I bought just before I started the diet-they were a size 24. I almost fit into my favourite pair of size 14 jeans now!
  129. **sparkles**

    Do you still gain weight

    I do. It's never added up to a loss on the scales yet on WI day, but it's always a bad week. It's water retention, plain and simple. Nothing much I can do except carry on as usual, keep drinking the water and hope for a better loss the next week.:)
  130. **sparkles**

    I'm being treated for swine flu!

    Hope you feel better soon. My daughter has just been round to see us and told us her boyfriend has swine flu and that she is now not feeling well. I wish she'd told me that on the phone....:rolleyes:
  131. **sparkles**

    green peppers on AAM?

    My yellow book says you're allowed 275g of quorn mince/pieces.
  132. **sparkles**

    I am right proud of myself

    Well done-you should be proud of yourself:) Well done for resisting the sausages! I'm in week 18 now and I've stuck to SS 100%. Makes you feel good doesn't it?
  133. **sparkles**

    When did people notice you'd lost weight?

    I've noticed at work that more people have started smiling and talking to me the more weight I've lost. It's almost like the fatter I was I was more 'invisible'. Strange. Perhaps it's because now I'm slimmer I'm a more smiley person.
  134. **sparkles**

    I'm just going to have to throw my trousers away...

    If I can find a belt I might have to do with that and a long t-shirt! The trousers don't have belt loops so I might have to keep adjusting it. Have another pair of black trousers that fit slightly better, but they skim the floor a bit. Just have to see what looks worse!:D
  135. **sparkles**

    I'm just going to have to throw my trousers away...

    I break up on Friday lunchtime-so I literally only need something to wear tomorrow-but I'm going to have to raid my wardrobe for something suitable that fits! I honestly don't think I have anything!
  136. **sparkles**

    Katie Price being interviewed by Piers

    I don't like the way she's playing the whole of this in the public eye. Even when she drops the kids off to Pete it's with a cameraman in tow to capture it all.....
  137. **sparkles**

    I'm just going to have to throw my trousers away...

    My work trousers that is! Been putting up with them-already had to throw away the 18's a while ago, but bought a pair the same in a 16. I was hoping they would last me till the end of term-but I can't even face wearing them tomorrow. They look like clown trousers!:D They're only a plain pair of...
  138. **sparkles**

    Katie Price being interviewed by Piers

    She contradicted herself so much during that interview. When Piers mentioned her going out and getting drunk that night that appeared in the papers, she mentioned that she certainly hadn't got drunk, she had work the next day and only had a couple of drinks. Next minute she's admitting that...
  139. **sparkles**

    When did people notice you'd lost weight?

    Well people like my hubby and my mum obviously noticed much quicker-when I'd only lost a few lbs-but now that I'm nearly four stone down more and more people are beginning to comment. These are people who haven't had a clue I'm on a diet and who I don't usually talk to. They've probably noticed...
  140. **sparkles**

    Katie Price being interviewed by Piers

    I only watched one episode of their series on tv, but that was enough. She constantly put him down and ridiculed him all the time. I'm surprised she can blame the split on him, saying it was his idea, blah, blah. There's only so much a person can take when their partner behaves like she does and...
  141. **sparkles**

    How often do you get on the scales?

    I weigh myself once a day-first thing in the morning and no more. Only take my weight as what I weigh on a Monday morning.
  142. **sparkles**

    How much did you lose in week 1?

    I lost just under 7lb my first week-but it did coincide with totm.:rolleyes:
  143. **sparkles**

    Its unofficial but .......................

    Well done Curly-that's fantastic! Can't wait till I get in the 9's. Nearly in the 11's so far-much more than I could ever have hoped for. Just 2lbs to go and I'll no longer be obese. This diet is just so fantastic!:D
  144. **sparkles**

    Does your other half know how much you weigh?

    I finally told my hubby a couple of weeks ago what I weighed. Before that only my GP and my CDC knew how much. I've also told my mum and my close workmates, but nobody else.
  145. **sparkles**

    TODAY - is the day I hit 5 stones GONE FOREVER !!!!

    Yay! Well done Curly!!!! This diet is fab isn't it? You will make a wonderful CDC-you will inspire all your clients to do as well as you have. Can't believe that this is my 17th week on the diet and I have just over 4lbs to go before I've lost my 4th stone! I never want this feeling to go...
  146. **sparkles**

    Was just wondering... CD & Alli?

    I can honestly say I've never been tempted by Alli. You can't use it while on CD, as you say there is no fat to absorb-but if I wasn't doing CD I wouldn't use it either. A friend of mine used Zenical and she had terrible side effects from it. She said that it obviously couldn't tell between good...
  147. **sparkles**

    Reductil

    You shouldn't be taking Reductil while doing CD. This is what it says on the Cambridge website. Anti-Obesity Drugs (prescribed or available over the counter). It is unnecessary for these drugs to be taken when a Cambridge weight-loss programme is being followed. If you remain on these drugs...
  148. **sparkles**

    Honesty please? pics

    The dress looks lovely!:) I know how you feel about not being used to wearing one-I wore a skirt at the weekend for the first time in years-it just felt so strange. I didn't even go out in it-I had to wear it around the house just to start to feel comfy in it! I felt quite naked without trousers!
  149. **sparkles**

    Take That were great and SS all the way!

    Had a great time at Wembley last night and avoided all temptation! Because of the heat and the fact that I've been feeling a bit weak and dizzy at times, I planned to have some chicken yesterday to make sure I felt ok. I also took a bar with me for later on. Despite the fact that there was a...
  150. **sparkles**

    Anyones else's GP refuse to sign???

    I hope you can get it sorted soon. My doctor didn't have a problem with signing my form-a VLCD was his idea in the first place! If he hadn't agreed I would have just gone to see another doctor in the practice whether he liked it or not.
  151. **sparkles**

    Yey hit the 50lbs mark!!!

    Well done!:D I should hopefully hit 50lb next week!
  152. **sparkles**

    Strange Thing Happened Yesterday (Food Mentioned)

    I'm going to see Take That on Saturday-can't wait!:D
  153. **sparkles**

    This heat does not agree with me

    I think my daughter might have one of those little fans upstairs somewhere. Should take that with me on Saturday. It's bound to be packed on the tube on the way home-we're in quite a good spot for getting out of the stadium quickly so might manage to make it back to the train before the rush starts.
  154. **sparkles**

    This heat does not agree with me

    It doesn't happen very often, but when it does it catches me unawares, so it's literally a case of grab hold of something quick-because everything goes black! If it happens more often then I might think of introducing a SS+ meal or something in case that's what my body needs. I don't really want...
  155. **sparkles**

    This heat does not agree with me

    Hang being the right word! Hang onto the wall, hang onto anything to stop me from falling over!:D
  156. **sparkles**

    This heat does not agree with me

    Just thought that maybe my totm might have something to do with it :confused:
  157. **sparkles**

    This heat does not agree with me

    So I like the sunshine, but this muggy heat really does me no favours. A few times over the last couple of days I've come over really dizzy and had to grab hold of something to steady myself. It's happened before, but not very often and I can cope with it, but this heat has made it worse. I've...
  158. **sparkles**

    Monday Weigh Ins.... come out come out wherever you are!!!

    Well done-that's a great loss!:D
  159. **sparkles**

    What more could we want!!!!!!! POSITIVE THOUGHTS!

    I'm loving the sunshine-even if I have to spend my day at work! I'm looking forward to seeing Take That on Saturday. Yesterday I threw out my old pyjamas and washed all the ones I had in the drawer. They all fit and are a size 12-14.:D It's also just under 3 weeks till school breaks up for...
  160. **sparkles**

    Monday Weigh Ins.... come out come out wherever you are!!!

    Good luck with your WI tonight. I lost 3 3/4lb this week so I'm happy with that. Especially now totm has just reared its ugly head for the 2nd time this month!
  161. **sparkles**

    Do you weigh yourself?

    I weigh myself every morning on my scales. My 'official' WI day is on a Monday, so I take my weight on that morning from my scales as I get weighed in the afternoon with my CDC. Once you add the water weight, the clothes and the trainers, it all adds up! Of course I take the weight from my...
  162. **sparkles**

    3 month weigh in!!!

    That's great Tilly. As you know there's many weeks when I only have small losses, but we'll get there in the end! I've managed a couple of bigger losses the last couple of weeks, but I know the elation of those will have to carry me through the smaller ones!:D
  163. **sparkles**

    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    Well I lost another 3 3/4lb this week so I exceeded my target! :D Asa - 12lbs - 5 lbs lost - 7 lbs to go! Broxi - 12lbs - 4lbs lost - 8lbs to go claira07 - 14lb 12lbs lost- 2 to go ! Contrarytintagel - 12lbs - 12lb lost - Finished EternalFlame - 12lbs - 8lbs lost - 4lbs to go FaithandCooper -...
  164. **sparkles**

    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    How come I'm still showing as 5 1/2lbs to go? Someone must have posted an old list and it's been carried on!!:D I'll have to go back to the last one I posted and copy it from there!
  165. **sparkles**

    Chick Chick Chick Chick Chicken.....

    I wouldn't worry about it-there's no way you'll come out of ketosis for that. The only way that would happen was if you were to carry on eating. Put it behind you and don't dwell on it.
  166. **sparkles**

    another bar?

    Don't know if it would kick you out of ketosis, sorry. I do know that you're only meant to have one though as they have more carbs in them.
  167. **sparkles**

    How much have you lost - a different perspective!

    I've almost lost a small bale of hay!:D
  168. **sparkles**

    Feeling great today!

    Tilly, I just saw in another thread about you fitting into your size 14 swimming cossie. Well done! You inspired me to go search mine out-I only have one 'cos I don't swim-I used it years ago when I went to aquacise. Apart from being a little bit snug at the bust it fits and it's a 12! Wooooo! I...
  169. **sparkles**

    Just wanted to share...

    That's great Ria-it must feel fantastic to get so many compliments! My husband is constantly telling me how well I'm doing and my daughter's boyfriend's jaw dropped when he last saw me! It's great to post when you're feeling fantastic-it helps other people to realise the good side about the diet...
  170. **sparkles**

    I'm new too :o)

    Good luck with CD-the support from here is invaluable when you need it. You can make a real difference in a very short time if you are prepared to stick with it.
  171. **sparkles**

    Woooo!! It fits!!! :D

    Well done! It's great when you fit into something you didn't expect to isn't it!:D
  172. **sparkles**

    Feeling great today!

    I must be really happy and smiley today, 'cos everyone I've seen while I was out this morning has smiled back at me! It's either that or my zip was undone or I had lipstick on my teeth!:D
  173. **sparkles**

    Feeling great today!

    The sun is shining, the birds are singing and I'm nearly 48lbs down. Halfway there almost! Decided to take a piccie of me in my jeans (I haven't been able to wear jeans for years because of my weight) and compare it to my starting photo. Where would I be without CD? No doubt this would be...
  174. **sparkles**

    Fave bars

    My favourites are the peanut, cranberry and orange ones. I have the orange once a week as a treat :)
  175. **sparkles**

    Inch loss!

    I've lost about 3 dress sizes I think. Depends what I'm wearing really. I was roughly a size 20/22 when I started, now I'm a 14-16 in most things. The inches that I've lost are mainly from my bust, waist, hips and thighs. I haven't counted the inches I've lost from under my bust or it would make...
  176. **sparkles**

    HELP......Does it really get easier????

    It does get easier. My 4th day was the worst, as I went into ketosis and it got better from there. It took a couple of weeks for the 'head' cravings to go, although the physical hunger disappeared when I went into ketosis. I'm not saying that I don't still have food cravings now because I do...
  177. **sparkles**

    Inch loss!

    I have fairly slow losses-in fact a good week for me is a 3lb loss. But overall I have lost over 30 inches in 14 weeks.:)
  178. **sparkles**

    Photos of me tonight

    Love the dresses. You're looking great!:)
  179. **sparkles**

    Week 6 weigh in! Wowee!

    Wow-well done. Fantastic loss for week 6!
  180. **sparkles**

    How many dress sizes have people dropped?!

    I've lost 46lbs so far since I started. I was a size 20/22 bottoms and a 20 top-now I'm a 14-16 bottoms and a 14 top.
  181. **sparkles**

    Today is day 100!!!!!

    I sent my CDC some of my photos showing from the beginning of the diet up to 3 months. She was showing them to all her clients yesterday!:D
  182. **sparkles**

    Today is day 100!!!!!

    I can't believe it's day 100 already and I've been 100% SS all the way!:D Where did the time go?
  183. **sparkles**

    O/T Devastated

    What a terrible shock-I'm so sorry. I'm thinking of you all.
  184. **sparkles**

    Monday Weigh inS.....log it here!!!

    I lost 3 1/4lbs this week.:)
  185. **sparkles**

    12th weigh in!

    Well done Tilly. As for the quorn I think it's 275g-absolutely LOADS! I had trouble eating it all!
  186. **sparkles**

    Very weird dream....

    OK, so totm is due again next week so I've been feeling a bit hungry-don't know if that's why I had this strange dream! I went into a caravan-there were lots of other women there, all doing CD. My CDC was there (although she looked totally different!) and she was showing everyone a new range of...
  187. **sparkles**

    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    Another 3 1/4lbs for me this week:) Asa - 12lbs - 5 lbs lost - 7 lbs to go! Broxi - 12lbs - 4lbs lost - 8lbs to go Contrarytintagel - 12lbs - 9lb lost - 3lbs to go! EternalFlame - 12lbs - 5lbs lost - 7lbs to go FaithandCooper - 18lbs - 13.5lbs lost - 4.5lbs to go Furrysmudge -14lbs - 6lbs...
  188. **sparkles**

    OMG they were unbelievable...

    They're for Wembley Stadium, 4th July. Block 208 Row 6. We only want what we paid for them which was about £70.80, plus special delivery postage. The tickets were cheaper as they are restricted view. We need to give first refusal to someone else at work first but if she doesn't want them you're...
  189. **sparkles**

    OMG they were unbelievable...

    Glad you had fun. I can't wait to see them in a couple of weeks. Managed to get hold of a couple of VIP tickets in the end from ebay-so now I have my 'back up' tickets going spare!:D
  190. **sparkles**

    Oops-I nearly gave my secret away!

    Hmmm-I've just been doing the maths. It's 13 weeks until they come over. It means I have to lose 3st 11lbs to be at goal. That's not going to happen! To be at BMI 25 I have to have lost 2st 11lbs. With my losses I can't see that happening either. Looks like I won't have started moving up the...
  191. **sparkles**

    Oops-I nearly gave my secret away!

    For just over 3 months I've kept this diet a secret from my relatives in Oz. Had a phone call from my sister-in-law this morning to tell me they will be coming over in late September. This is much sooner than I expected to see them-I thought we would have to save our pennies first and get out...
  192. **sparkles**

    My new babies OT

    Oh Tilly they are just gorgeous!:D
  193. **sparkles**

    What a feel good day...

    That's great Tilly-bet it feels really good:) You're doing so well-you really deserve the compliments.
  194. **sparkles**

    Week 18 - wi.........

    Well done Curly! Glad the interview went well-you'll make a wonderful CDC-an inspiration to all your clients! Love the new piccie by the way!
  195. **sparkles**

    I passed my driving test

    That's great-well done!:D
  196. **sparkles**

    Finally in the 12's!

    After the last couple of really slow weeks where I've been inching veeery slowly to my 3 stone loss and the next stone down-I finally did it this morning! Yay-I'm in the 12's at last!:D I also was very brave and decided to tell them at work exactly what I weighed before I started CD. They were...
  197. **sparkles**

    How supportive are your family & friends?

    I'm lucky in that my family and friends have all been very supportive. My mum tells everybody she knows how well I'm doing:rolleyes: I do have a family to cook for, but for the most part it doesn't bother me any more-though when I'm feeling a bit down it does annoy me to watch them eat dinner...
  198. **sparkles**

    New Pics added

    You're looking great! Well done!:D
  199. **sparkles**

    3 month piccies

    I was a bit miserable in the starting photos wasn't I?:D I was so ashamed to be standing there getting my son to take those photos I felt awful. I just wanted to run away and hide.
  200. **sparkles**

    How do you feel when you look at yourself naked?

    I hate myself naked! Droopy boobs, saggy tummy, lumpy, disgusting legs. I look much better with clothes on!
  201. **sparkles**

    3 month piccies

    Thank you so much for your kind words everybody. This is why I would advise anybody to take photos throughout the time they're on this diet. Through the times you might have slow losses, it's things like that that can keep you going. Even I was amazed this time round when I saw the photos at how...
  202. **sparkles**

    3 month piccies

    I was feeling a bit down about my crap losses the last couple of weeks until I saw those photos! Those are the first photos that I can see a 'real' difference.
  203. **sparkles**

    3 month piccies

    I copied and pasted them into Powerpoint, re-sized them and grouped them together.:)
  204. **sparkles**

    3 month piccies

    Thank you ladies. I'm not quite halfway there yet, so I'm looking forward to seeing the change when I get to goal!:D
  205. **sparkles**

    3 month piccies

    Thought I'd show you the difference from starting CD to today-3 months on:)
  206. **sparkles**

    Whats your most embarrasing weight story?

    I don't think it was any one particular thing,although 2 things do stick out in my mind more than anything else. Last year my relatives came over from Oz-I was almost 17 stone at the time and much,much heavier than the last time they saw me. I was so ashamed. Nobody said anything to my face, but...
  207. **sparkles**

    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    Well I've just finished my 810 week and only lost 1 1/2lb this week. After a bad loss last week for totm I think I'm about due a big one soon! Angela83-10 lbs Asa - 12lbs - 8 lbs lost - 4 lbs to go! Bella16 - 18lbs Bess - 14lbs Broxi - 12lbs - 4lbs lost - 8lbs to go Charlie's_Angel - 14lbs...
  208. **sparkles**

    Went to the hairdresser this morning....

    You look fantastic Rose-it really suits you!
  209. **sparkles**

    11th Weigh in

    Well done Tilly:) I managed to at least lose 1 1/2lb on my 810 week, which is better than nothing. Hoping for a good loss next week now, before totm rears it's ugly head for the second time this month!
  210. **sparkles**

    Feel like I've hit a brick wall....

    Thanks Tilly:)
  211. **sparkles**

    Feel like I've hit a brick wall....

    It's so frustrating isn't it? Last week I only lost 1 1/4lb and this week only 3/4lb so far. The way my totm has been going it seems to have settled at around 26 days, which means it's going to come twice this month and mess me up even more. One thing I am proud of though. I have stayed totally...
  212. **sparkles**

    Feel like I've hit a brick wall....

    After last week's poor weight loss (totm I know, but still poor)-I was hoping for a bit better this week. It's been my 810 week and so far I've only lost 3/4lb. It's my WI tomorrow. I don't normally lose anything between today and tomorrow, so it's really disappointing. If nothing changes by...
  213. **sparkles**

    Not really enjoying 810 week

    I really enjoyed my meal tonight. So I skipped the veg-sorry but I couldn't face that awful cauliflower again. I cooked my chicken in foil in the oven and used a chicken and mushroom soup to make 'stuffing' and gravy. It was heaven on a plate-I could have eaten it twice!
  214. **sparkles**

    Not really enjoying 810 week

    That's what I did with the cauliflower. To be honest I could barely stomach it with the chicken. Thought if I pureed it and mixed it with the quorn I wouldn't be able to taste it through all of that, but it was actually all I could taste. I still feel really sick and bloated this morning after...
  215. **sparkles**

    Not really enjoying 810 week

    I was hoping that I might have grown to like veg. After 12 weeks of SS I thought that perhaps I would just be glad to have anything to eat, but I'm not. I actually feel sick and bloated after eating all that quorn tonight and I honestly thought I'd be sick having to eat that cauliflower last...
  216. **sparkles**

    Not really enjoying 810 week

    I thought I would 'hide' the cauliflower in my quorn by mashing it and stirring it in. There was such a lot of quorn I thought I wouldn't even notice it, but I could still taste it! Your husband is doing better than me if he'll at least eat tinned carrots and sweetcorn as I can't even stomach...
  217. **sparkles**

    Not really enjoying 810 week

    Nope, don't like that either! I know it sounds really weird, but I've never liked veg. It's not only the taste, but the smell and the texture. I absolutely detest veg and salads.
  218. **sparkles**

    Not really enjoying 810 week

    Yup-tried the bouillion yesterday with the cauliflower-nothing disguised the taste. I could even taste it through the quorn and curry powder and that's saying something. Thing is, with chicken there's just no hiding it. I'm not enjoying what I'm eating at all-I'm literally having to force it...
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    Not really enjoying 810 week

    I am a really fussy eater and I'm finding it hard. I had chicken yesterday and marinaded it in the greek yoghurt with curry powder. I hate all veggies, but decided that cauliflower mash was just about bearable. While the chicken was ok I can't say I enjoyed the mash, but I just about managed it...
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    Tooootally off topic-anyone have a 14 year old daughter?

    Well my daughter's nearly 22 now, but I've been through the teenage years and had a few shocks on the way myself if that helps. Ask away...
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    Summer Solstice Challenge - 21st June

    1 1/4lbs off this week, not much, but enough to reach my target :D Berryred- 18lbs (-8lb) tillyfloss - 20lbs (-3lb)(-4lb)(-4lb(-3lb)(-3lb)(-4lb)(-2lb) 3 over target so ammending target to 30lbs!!!!! which means 7lb to go Lizzylocket - 28lbs (23lb lost) Catssseyes - 20lbs (11lb lost)...
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    810 meal ideas

    My problem is that I hate veg and salads. I'm really struggling with trying to find something to eat. The chicken was ok-I had cauliflower mash with it-which wasn't exactly tasty but I ate it. I want to try celeriac chips too, but Sainsburys don't have any celeriac...grrrr. Going to have quorn...
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    Monday WI - post your losses here

    Only 1 1/4lb off for me this week:sigh: Still it's totm, so I wasn't expecting anything spectacular. It's my 810 week this week, so I'm praying that I still have a good loss next week.
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    first week WI results

    Well done-that's a fantastic loss for your first week! It certainly gives you the motivation to carry on :)
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    10th Weigh in

    Well done Tilly! I only lost 1 1/4lb this morning but then it is totm so I wasn't expecting much. A loss is still a loss. Got my chicken marinading in the fridge at the moment and going to try it with some cauliflower mash. I hope I like it-I hate veggies at the best of times but I've got to try...
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    Woohoo size 16 jacket!

    You're looking fantastic Rose-well done!:D
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    June challenge! Turning in to July Challenge!!

    Only 1.25lb lost this week-knew it would b bad as totm. Still a loss is a loss. Angela83-10 lbs Asa - 12lbs Bella16 - 18lbs Bess - 14lbs Broxi - 12lbs Charlie's_Angel - 14lbs Claira07 - 14lbs Contrarytintagel - 12lbs Curvalicious - 16lbs Dappymare - 16lbs Emma237 - 12lbs EternalFlame - 12lbs -...
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    first WI

    Wow that's amazing-well done!
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    quorn

    From other posts on here you can only have quorn pieces and mince.:)
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    Breast size

    12 weeks ago I was bursting out of a 40DD bra. When I measured myself last week I should be in a 38B! Going to put up with the old bras for the time being, just tightening the straps until they're no good-but will get measured properly soon I think. (and again when I've finished)
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    Help please

    It's really important that you get at least your minimum amount of water down. I used to barely drink a thing throughout the day-now I can manage 2 1/2-3 litres a day. I know some people manage a lot more, but to me that's more than enough! I keep small bottles of water in the fridge and take...
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    Was feeling a bit disappointed...

    Yay! It wasn't just a fluke either! Tried some more things on this morning and more size 14's fit than I thought! OK, not everything does-but I think I'll be sorted for clothes to do me over the summer holidays anyway!
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    Capsule Wardrobe

    I just can't do 'capsule' wardrobes!:D Once I get slim I'll just want to buy anything and everything!
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    6 days in on SS and wondering about exercise on SS?!

    It's not good to do too much exercise when on SS, especially during the first couple of weeks. If you're used to doing exercise you can usually carry on, but cut down a bit. Most people find that toning exercise like Pilates or Yoga is good, or even just walking. It gives you some gentle...
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    Was feeling a bit disappointed...

    You know what? I get like that at times-when you see the fabulous losses that some people are getting week in week out. I look at their losses and see that they started at roughly the same weight as me, yet are losing it much quicker than me.But this is my journey and my body is going to dictate...
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    New photos

    You look amazing in that dress-well done!
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    Eugh Eugh and double EUgh!!!!!!!!

    I must admit-I don't like the Oriental Chilli either. My favourite is the Chicken & Mushroom and I don't mind the Spicy Tomato every now and again. I've got a Leek and Potato one in the cupboard but I haven't been brave enough to try it yet!:D
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    Was feeling a bit disappointed...

    ...with the weight loss so far this week. Don't know why as I expected a bad week because of totm-just maybe not quite this bad! After my 3 3/4lb on Monday, I've then yo-yo'd up and down all week, finally losing 3/4lb this morning. I don't normally have any kind of 'whoosh' at the last minute so...
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    Strange bodily protrusions!

    I was only saying today that I've got bony elbows:D Noticed that I can feel my knees too and my hip bones. Oh, and when I lie down I could play a tune on my rib cage!!!!
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    Bit concerned. A bit TMI esp. for men!

    I'm at the end of week 12 and my periods have been messed up from the start. Some people don't have one for ages, others have periods that last for longer-mine seem to have gone onto a 26 day cycle. It's all perfectly normal. It should all resolve itself after a while when you come off the diet.
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    Good god alive!

    I personally tried the porridge because so many people were saying how gorgeous it tasted. Even though I normally hate the stuff I was convinced I was going to love it. Bleurgh-I didn't! It was horrible!:sick:
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    The Sexy thread **no nudity please**

    Aah yes-Darren is gay....and also married to Richard. He's just such a gorgeous person though-inside and out. He's even better looking up close (and with his arm around you!;))
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    16 weeks gone

    Well done-that's an amazing loss in 16 weeks!:D
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    16 WEEKS - 4 STONES GONE - IN THE 10's YIPPPPPPEEE

    Well done Curly-and size 8 too-fantastic!:D
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    Losing weight with CD has given me the confidence to.......

    Losing weight with CD has given me the confidence to...go out wearing a t-shirt without having to cover up with a cardigan so no-one notices my huge stomach and bum! Gone are the days when I'm going to swelter in a jumper or cardigan just to cover me up.:) One thing I also plan to do in the...
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    The Apprentice !!!

    I love The Apprentice-can't wait for tonight's episode!:D
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    Apparently my doctor's been asking about me!

    My doctor actively encouraged me to do Lighter Life. Every time I went there he used to offer to put me in touch with other patients who had lost weight through them. He couldn't sign my CD form quick enough-though I think he secretly doubted I could do it!
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    Celebrating being overweight!

    Well done Julie. I'm looking forward to getting into the 'overweight' bracket. Got another 17lbs to go yet. At least my BMI has come down by nearly 8 points since I started.
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