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I haven't posted for ages but still on plan! In fact i am very proud of myself for sticking with it! I've been working crazy shifts and have had exam stress so am doing well. The trouble is the scales are moving so very slowly. I seem to keep loosing and gaining the same 2 lbs so not impressed...

I am still here!:D

So... i am still 2lb up after my meal out on Wednesday (today is sat and i have done 2x pp days since). So annoying! That makes my weight loss for week 2 a big fat zilch:mad:. I was really unwell yesterday with an upset stomach... thought that on the bright side it may have shifted some weight...

Day 14. Yesterday was exam day for me. Was such a relief to have that all finishes and i went for lunch with friends after. I ordered a chicken salad but did have a side of sweet potatoe fries... not the end of the world as i was celebrating and did keep off the wine. In the way home however...

Day 12 today, scales are moving a bit slower this week but that is fine. Still going in the right direction... another 1lb off today so that is 9 off in 11 days. Still not drinking nearly enough so again it is my goal to up that again today. Off to study for a huge exam tomorrow... will update...

I often think that when friends are loosing weight on slimming world but i know it doesn't work for me. I've tried it so many times. For me it doesn't break the sugar addiction as you are still allowed some. Also, i have an underactive thyroid and so my body processes carbs really slowly. When...

Day 7, end of first week and 7lb down! So so pleased as i wasn't sure it was going to work for me this time round! Feeling great and looking forward to another pv day today. Breakfast, pancake, Lunch, chicken salad and Dinner, Spaghetti free bolognaise :cool:

Lol, hate it when that happens :D

Day 7, sts this morning which i'm happy with straight after my first pv day. Am feeling really well and full of energy today! Love how this diet rids me of the binge eating/ guilt cycle as i just don't binge eat! It's like it calms every craving. Today is another pp day so i have had my...

Day 6 today. I decided t do 5 days attack as i have a lot of weight to loose and i wasn't finding it a struggle at all. I have lost 6lbs in the 5 days of attack so more than happy with that. Today i start my first pv day. I had my pancake VERY early this morning as i had an exam to sit (I am a...

Hey, well done for a really good start! I agree... i am never hungry... infact last time i was on dukan i was often forget to eat!

3 Day weigh in today, -4lbs:).Happy with that. Feel like i've got such a long way to go but it's a good start. Still feeling good and not hungry at all. Breakfast was a galette with the gluten free oatbran... no more stomach cramps! Relieved i found the culprit! I had some chicken as a snack...

Day 3 today... can't tell you if i've lost any weight as my battery died on my scales! I have just replaced it so will have a 3 day weigh in tomorrow am. Have stuck to it religiously... not really been hungry as i cooked up some skinless chicken thighs to snack on between meals. Yesterday day2...

Hi! Glad i'm not completely on my own! I'll look forward to following your journey. Will you be starting a diary too? I love reading other peoples journeys xx

Hey! There is someone out there. The posts you have been reading are from last year but i decided to start again as it does work well for me when i stick to it. Today was my first day. I followed the original plan back in the day but made a few tweaks here and there and found out what worked for...

I said i would never do Dukan again but here i am about to start again! Yes it has come to this... I am at my heaviest weight EVER and it is really starting to get me down. Dukan is the only diet that actually works for me... when i stick to it so needs must, and i know i feel better for being...

Hey Elisheba, how are you getting on?

Week 3 day 1 sts :banghead:. This is becoming frustrating! I have had a really upeset stomach for the last 2 days also, not feeling great today. Yesterdays food was half pp day and half pv as i couldn't decide. Galette for breakfast, scrambled egg and bacon for lunch then steak, asparagus and...

Week 2 day 7 sts. Well that's annoying! :rant:I've gone from -2lbs midweek to not loosing anything this week. It's been a tough week for me though so i'm proud that i've stuck with it even if it's not reflected on the scales this morning :0clapper:. As a veteran dieter (years and years and very...

Week 2 Day 6 + 1lb :grumble:. I was very sensible with my Indian meal last night and just had chicken tikka, some spinach thing that was horrible so i didn't eat it, but i did have two small onion bahjees. Really not much food at all so i expect the gain is water retention from the salt and...

Quick weight update after a very hard and stressful few days. Week 2 day 2 sts Week 2 day 3 -1lb Week 2 day 4 - 1lb Week 2 day 5 + 1lb Slow going this week so far but no for want of trying. I am doing all the right things food wise, probably not drinking nearly enough and have not been...

Week 2 day 1 sts. Now comes the hard bit for me, not seeing the scales drop daily often dwindles my motivation:eatdrink051:. I'm feeling good at the moment though... even though i'm dealing with some really hard issues at home, i'm not reaching for food to help me cope. It's a beautiful day...

Day 6 -1lb then day 7 +lb (after pv). So i finished week one on -7lb's :winner:. Very pleased with that and very proud of myself for sticking to it 100% for a whole week :0clapper:. Yesterday and last night i had alot of sugar cravings but i'm just trying to ignore them in the hope that they get...

Yes conso is a place i've never got to. I tend to hit the end of cruise and then go mad with food again. I would really like to see the diet through to stabalisation this time though.

I am still getting cravings in the evenings too. I either have quark with options chocolate powder or sugar free jelly. It was tough walking past all the sweets and chocolate when i went food shopping today though!!! Day 5 - 1 lb... 7lbs in 5 days, really really pleased with that and i havne't...

Day 4 - 1 lb...6lb total so far. I love dukan! I haven't really stuggled so far at all this time round on attack which is great! It's 5pm and i still haven't decided if i'm doing a 5th attack day or a pv day. Have had my galette for breakfast and as there was hardly anything in the fridge i had...

That's really kind of you! Thank you! x

It does get very boring after a while. I find pv days aren't a problem as i do a lot with butternut squash, or have bolognaise minus the pasta etc. My fav pv meal is steak, butternut squash chips and mushrooms...can't wait till attack is over! PP days i find very boring as i don't really have...

Day 2 - 1lb. Day 3 - 2lb So 5lb down after 3 days. Very happy with that. It's been a very stressful couple of days for me where i'd normally run to food. Am pleased that i've managed to stick with it as it really does get easier every day. Had my usual attack headache yesterday which wasn't...

Thanks for the info about the facebook group. I joined and wrote a post but then deleted it again lol. I didn't realise it was a public group and that all my friends would see when i commented. I like to keep my diet woes to myself and like minded strugglers so i'll stick to writing here for...

I've just realisaed my diary has almost the exact title of yours. Woops! Will have to make sure i don't confuse myself o_O

Sounds like you are loosing well with dukan. Having done this before...several times, i know it works. My problem is sticking to it when i get to a weight that i am comfortable with. That's a way down the track though as i've gained 2 stone since september!!! Hoping it goes as quickly as it went on!

Hi Elisheba, this is the only group i've ever come across for dukan. Never thought of looking on FB. I am a member of other groups on there however and there are always people who think they are experts and others who are just plain rude. What works for one may not for another and we all know...

Day 1 -2lbs Thanks Elisheba, it's good to know i'm not completely talking to myself ha! Day 1 no problems. The jar of nutella did call at one point but i pretended i couldn't hear it. Today i need to dig out my old recipies and get organised with meals plans and snacks etc. Back to uni...

So here i am back to starting dukan. I have lost count of how many diets i have tried and failed, how many times i have lost weight and gained it again and how many times i've ended coming back to dukan. It seems however that dukan is the only thing that works for me. Unfortunately just the...

Week 1 finished. Proud to say i've been 100% Duken, no slip ups at all and lost another 1lb making 5lb loss for my first week. I know thats ok but i did want more. I used to be able to loose 10lb in the first week and that would have been great. Will keep at it though. My stomach has gone flat...

Back to dukan again for probably the 4 th time? It's boring and limited but it's the only thing that ever works for me! Last time I lost 31/2 stone and I have gained 1 stone 1lb of at back so it's either back to it or buy new clothes for the summer! I can't believe how quiet it is on here this...

I haven't written in here for a good couple of weeks now but still been lurking. My weight has been up 2lb down 2lb every day for a while which has been frustrating but today i'm down an extra 2lb so it's shifting again. Yesterday i was really fed up with the scales not budging.........not...

I can't update my ticker factory weight loss slider..........disappointing!:confused:

Yes the icecreams were so worth it, it was a holiday after all. Resisting certain other things was also worth it too. Its been great to come home and not have a massive gain to tackle. Mum (super Nana), you have done amazingly well, i can't believe you sts after 5 weeks away and how much you've...

Back from a wonderful holiday in Corfu at 3am this morning. I was determiend to stick to dukan as much as possible with salad every day. I had a greek yogurt with oatbran for breakfast but also mixed in honey. Made a feta cheese salad most days to take to the beach for lunch and then chose some...

Hi Shelly, i love reading your diary, your life sounds so much fun and very exotic to me! I can relate to your frustration about wanting to be slimmer NOW! The first stone and a half i lost only took me to where i'd normally start dieting and now the losses are slower it does feel like a slow...

Shelly my scales go up and down all week and there's often no rhyme or reason. You're talking 1/4 lb which could be a few gulps of water! Seriously don't stress about the scales too much. I've cut down on my weigh ins as they just stress me out and determine my mood for the day. You've done so...

Week 10, 2lb off. Happy enough with that, although it would be lovely to see a big number every once in a while! Feeling very slim today though!:stickdance:

Hi Shelly, yes Greece is my favourite place to be so i can't wait! I think i've found it easier simply because of having to be gluten free. The things i'd normally cheat with all have gluten in and knowing how ill it makes me it's just not worth it :sick0019:. I was very varied with my food to...

Vodka diet coke has never affected my weightloss on dukan, however the hangover after more than 3 is just awful. It also gives me a very upset stomach (vodka belly) the next day!

Dukan dog breath :8855:..Thats a pretty accurate description lol. Sugar free gum is an absolute must! Good luck with your first weigh in :scale:

Great that this is working for you. I tried something very similar before but just binged whenever not fasting. i seem to have a problem with eating in moderation. If i can have a little then i want more and just can't stop. This is something i need to try and conquer when i get on to conso...

Another name i remember from past efforts, so nice to see more people back on here. You'll loose a stone in no time i'm sure. Good luck with your first week x

:banana dancer: I will be doing the exact same thing when my scales read 15 something, they seem to have been on 16 forever. I will have to pick my moment though as i wouldn't want to emotionally scar my children!

too busy to post again! I lost 1lb which was better than the sts i was expecting, however the next day i lost another :party0011:. So have officially lost 2 stone!!! I'm very pleased with myself, especially as people said to me "once your on thyroxine you'll never lose the weight". Well maybe...

I forgot to post last week! The weeks just seem to be passing by so fast at the moment i can't keep up! I lost 2lbs ( thought it was just one till i checked with my ticker!). Weigh in for this week is tomorrow, but sneaky peak today showed no change. I get so frustrated when i see a sts, i know...

Hi Dukanista, you're user name rings a bell so we've probably be on here at the same time sometime in the past. I'm really pleased with my weight loss so far, it seems to have slowed down just recently though, however as long as its still moving i'm happy. Good luck with your re-start, going...

You're looking fantastic!:clap:. You'll be fine on holiday i'm sure. Just stick to it as best you can and don't worry when you can't. x

Week 7 -2lbs, very pleased as totm so wasn't really expecting to see a loss. I'm fitting in to so many of my old clothes now and feeling great! I have to say i havent had any difficult days this time round. Even yesterday which i spent most of my time in a&e with my son after he sprained his...

Glad the scales are moving for you and your trip away isn't causing too many dukan problems. Can be difficult when not at home but sounds like you've got things covered!

Hi Brenda, glad my diary has been some help in convincing you to try dukan again. It's funny how most people who've done it before come back at some point. I hope you're enjoying your indulgences! Week 6 weigh in - 3lbs. Very pleased with that as wasn't expecting much with totem looming! I've...

10lbs on attack is fantastic and a brilliant motivation booster! I bet you'll enjoy your roast, I find it the easiest meal to join in with everyone else. When I cook a roast i chop up butternut squash in potatoe sized chunks and roast. They look almost the same as roast potatoes and no one seems...

Ooh...cherries...and strawberries! 2 things I miss in the summer in dukan. It's a scorcher here today too so we're also having a BBQ. Perfect for dukan. Have a lovely day x

Yes I realise that but my question is why, when the carbs are higher in low fat?

Hello! Yes your right it's soooooo quiet in here! I've been dukaning a few times and it used to be so busy! You are very lucky not to have out the weight on, you must be eating a good diet. I however ate everything in site when I stopped dukaning and put all the weight I lost back on instantly...

Question for those in the know. I always though the most important thing to avoid on dukan was carbs. If this is the case, then I am really confused about yogurt. We are allowed very low fat or fat free dairy, however, the lower the fat, the higher the carbs when it comes to every yogurt that I...

Such a busy week I haven't had a minute to post! Well actually I have but my boys came back from a 2 week holiday with their Dad so I've been spending a lot of time squeezing them as I missed them so much. Also my dressmaking managing arrived so I have been obsessively sewing for the last few...

Have had a really hectic week and no time to write in my diary! Dukan still going well, weight has been up and down all week so am not expecting anything spectacular for weigh in tomorrow. I'm ok with that though as the losses have been better than I'd hoped so far. I'm really in huge dukan zone...

I hope you has a good day yesterday, you looked fab, you can really see the weight loss now. Well done on overcoming the meals out etc x

Just catching up on diaries, below target!!! That's fab! And size 14? I'm not sure my backside has ever seen a 14. Well done, you've done brilliantly and should be really proud of yourself x

Don't worry about the 1lb, my weight goes up and down by 2 lbs throughout the out the week but by the end of the week drops a couple. I too am obsessed with the scales and have found myself weighing everyday again when I said I wouldn't! its easy to feel deprived on this diet, I've been there...

I remember you from one of my previous attempts at dukan ( there have been a few!). I too am back again and have to say that for me this is the easiest diet I've done. I've tried everything but dukan wins for me as I don't get the cravings or the hunger. I have to eliminate gluten, carbs and...

Had a lovely time away thank you, very relaxing and I was very spoilt! All meals completely dukan and lost 4 lb for week 4 :D:D:D. Feeling very happy with how dukan at the mo, never hungry, never crave anything, back in control and feeling really well! Need to get some sleep as back to work...

Routine makes loosing weight so much easier! You had a holiday too so piggy days are allowed in my opinion :p

I was up and down a lot the second week too. Third week has been much better and don't forget, smoked fish say before weigh in isn't a good idea! X

End of week 3 and 3 lb down....hurray I've lost 1 stone 1 pound in 3 weeks. Very pleased with that :D:D:D It's been such a busy few days that I haven't had time to go back to the gym ( and I'm still nervous about the first time :rolleyes:) . My boys are off on hols for two weeks with their dad...

I've decided against the protein shakes, was just looking for an energy boost really but I'll stick to actual protein for that. I have very low blood pressure so am often light headed even when not on dukan. The last couple of days since time of the month has passed I've felt much better...

I wouldn't have thought it will make too much difference in the grand scheme if things, I'd say just keep going as normal. If you do decide on attack then I wouldn't do anymore than 3 days. Your right, most of what you gained will be water, it will be off in no time. Glad you had a nice time x

I was wondering the same thing.

Day 19. This morning I have officially lost 1 stone :D. I'm crossing every thing in the hope the scales will still say so on tue for my weekly weigh in....maybe with a little more? I now weigh what I weighed on 2nd jan when I started dieting and stepped up the gym to 7 days a week. That means...

Ironing was all done, however there's now more, it's a never ending cycle :rolleyes:

I see, I didn't know that, about the thyroid! I'm still trying to get mine down to 2, nearly there I think. It must be disappointing to gain during attack, if you've kept to the plan though hopefully the weight will come off very soon. Drink loads and loads of water, a veg day might actually...

Day 16! That's gone so quick! I haven't weighed today but after yesterday's time of the month and todays several toilet trips I'm hoping the scales are moving again ( thanks rhubarb). Very bad headache today but think that's more hormones than dukan. As for food it's easy now. It's amazing how...

Evenings are when I find dukan harder too. I make sure I've always got egg custard made or some rhubarb and yogurt so that I can fill up on that. Obviously it's not chocolate or crisps, my usual nightly nibble, somehow it makes me feel like I'm having a treat though. Well done on the first 2...

Have a lovely holiday!

Well done on getting to the 11's, I bet you're on cloud 9 today, looking forward to seeing the dresses x

I haven't weighed today! Whether I can do the same tomorrow I don't know! The thing is I love the boost it gives if the scales are nice, but in the same way hate the mood they put me in if they're not!

Hi Teresa, well done on your first few days, that's the hard bit done as you know. I'm interested to know why your doctor would like your thyroid number a little lower yet thinks you don't gave a thyroid problem. I've researched so much on the subject if thyroids over the last few months, it's...

That's a fab first weeks loss, your well on your way now. Gets easier from here, have a good second week x

End of week 2 and I've lost 2 lb this week. I know that's ok, 12 lb in 2 weeks but I am a little disappointed as I'd lost that 2 lb on the first day of this week and the scales have been going up and down all week. :confused: However, if I lost 2 lb a week that would be better than nothing which...

Well done! X can't wait to see what your first weeks weight loss is tomorrow x

6 lb is brilliant, and still 2 days to go yet! It can be very depressing seeing the scales go up when you've stuck to the plan but i find the scales go up and down every day when I'm on dukan, depending on what day I've been on and how constipated I am! Even though we're told to weigh daily on...

Day 12 today, weightloss is definitely slow this week :sigh: . Having lost another 2 lb on first day of this week, I've stayed at that and today put a 1lb on! No idea why, yesterday was a pp day too. I know from previous attempts though that after the first week my weight goes up and down all...

Feeling absolutely exhausted this evening :cry:. I really would love to go to bed and sleep till the morning but it's only 6pm. I was full of energy all morning, buzzing around with a smile on my face so I don't know what has happened to me! Meat at day today, I've eaten loads again and have a...

How lovely to be still loosing, and so close to target too. Do you have a treat planned for when you hit it? Something new and momentous!

2lbs down in 2 days on the second week :D:D:D. The weight seems to be falling off so far! I did put the last stone on very quickly though with being ill and I think I've timed starting dukan with my meds kicking in properly so the two are working hand in hand. I'm just so relieved to be loosing...

Happy birthday Leah, I agree with bonkers you don't look over weight to me at all!!! and bonkers!!! You look like a different women, fantastic to see such a big difference x

Yes that's the one, I have a box set of 4 dvd's the abs and glutes absolutely kills. Trying to sit down or stand up afterwards is virtually impossible!

Yes they don't make me small in our family. My 13 year old son is now 6ft too and still very much in growth spurt mode!

5lb in 3 days is fantastic! You can't get much better than that really :eek: You've got another 4 days left till the end of the week so you will have a brilliant first weeks loss x

Have kept the same user name as before but I admit I was more of a lurker last time. From the no of views my week old diary has I'd say there were a lot more lurk eras than posters on here! I didn't really have the confidence to post before, maybe because I know the diet inside out now :)

I would happily not breathe just to get anyway near a size 12 jean! Walking 15 k is impressive, no wonder you're exhausted on the way home. It will probably get easier with time x

2nd day of week 2 today and I'm feeling good! I've been food shopping and brought an awful lot of food! I'm eating loads at the moment and really enjoying it :). I have a very sweet tooth so am making sure that I am armed with supplies ready for the evening when I want something pudding like. At...

I have the tai bo DVDs too, I'd forgotten about those but might have to dig them out again as I loved them! i really like the button/pebble idea, don't think I have enough buttons though lol. Will have to have a rummage. Well done on your first 1lb, they'll be several more to add soon x

Your welcome x how funny to see you on here, just remember to eat lots and drink loads of water x

That's a fantastic loss! Especially when you haven't got a great deal to loose, well done! I know what you mean about that small difference between stone brackets. I feel fantastic when I see 15 usually, can't believe I got up to 18 :cry:. So 4 stone off, sounds like a whole new wardrobe for...

Thank you! I'm very chuffed :D

Thanks Joanne, that's made my day. I often think my waffling in must be boring to read! There's certain foods I've gone without for a few months now since going gluten free, such as yorks hires and chippy chips. Even if I was tempted to cheat the thought of how ill they make me is enough to...

Week 1 weigh in.......-10lb!!!! Woohoo!

Yesterday was my first pv day, I didn't have any salad in so had just meat for lunch but made up for it at dinner by having a lovely roast. I cooked stuffing, yours hires and roast pots for my family but resisted them, as well as the apple struddle and ice cream. I wasn't really that bothered to...

i think i can get away with it because it goes straight through me. I must have spent most of the evening in the ladies. When on dukan I have to remember to go to the loo every time I leave the house or else I'll get caught short! It's during the night that gets annoying. I hate waking up to pee...

Hi Shelly,welcome to the site! I find it really helps with the diet to be on here with others in the same boat, although it's very quiet at the moment. I just started 6 days ago although like you have done this before and lost over 3 stone. You obviously know what you have to do, personally I've...

I bet you feel fantastic with those 16's. Who cares if the labels sticking out now hey? It's amazing to see that your goal in January was to fit into a size 20, what a great achievement! That breakfast is making me drool.........:p

It's nice to know people are still lurking , I remember you from before scooter :).

Morning Bonkers, my night out was fab thanks! Far too much vodka consumed and I'm paying for it this morning. We all spent most of the night crying with laughter and I didn't feel too large (probably the vodka), so it was a much needed night of fun :D. I know vodka really isn't allowed but I've...

Another 1 lb off after day 4. Love seeing the scales moving, even if it's just 1/2 lb after watching them rise for so long. Food still been fine, not got meat fatigue yet! Last day of attack today, then bring on the veggies :). I have decided to stop hiding away and go out for drinks with my...

I've been on dukan about a year ago and lost over 3 stone, I didn't see it through till the end though and put a lot back on. Earlier this year I went on weight watchers and was going to the gym daily only to be putting on weight every week! Went to the docs and found out I had a thyroid...

Hi jenny, 3 lbs in 3 days is great....and with actual food! I have done vlc diets before too and it was a revaluation that I could loose weight at the same rate whilst on dukan and eating loads of food! I think ink the main things to remember are to have your qatbran every day and don't be...

I know what you mean, I felt slimmer on Tuesday the moment I woke up and I hadn't even started! Every morning waking up after a good dukan day feels great and is a big confidence boost. My stomach goes particularly flat on dukan also which I love! Day 4 today and I've had none of the first few...

I've only been back on here a few days but can't believe how quiet it is! Last time I was dukaning i would waste hours catching up on all the posts and diary entries. Where is everybody????:flirt2:

Hi Bonkers, doctor said to just monitor how I'm feeling. If I feel worse then stop. From everything I've researched about hashimotos thyroiditus (which is what I have), the best things you can do to feel healthier are to go gluten free, sugar free and limit carbs. I know this diet inside out and...

Day 2 done! Breakfast, galette, lunch, burgers and eggs, lunch steak and low fat bacon. Another 2 lbs down today, 6 lbs on two days!! I am so relieved it seems to be working. Feeling great this morning to. Energy levels are good and it feels good to be back in control of what I put in my mouth...

Day 1 complete, fell straight back into the routine even though it's been over a year since I dukaned. No hunger at all and I enjoyed what I ate and felt no urge to binge on carbs which has been a daily struggle. food wise, breakfast, galette, lunch, half a hot chicken no skin, dinner, 100%beef...

I am seeing my doctor today so will double check but all the research I have done states that the thyroid has a hard time processing carbs so I think that this way of eating may actually help. My only concern is that I felt so exhausted last time I did this and I really don't need to be anymore...

Back to try dukan again with a new set of challenges in store! I did very well on the dukan diet in he past and lost around 2 1/2 stone. I didn't see it through till the end though and inevitably put the weight back on :sigh:. This time around I have the added challenge of an underactive...

Yesterday food B fast 2x alpen light bars Lunch eggs, bacon, mushrooms and beans Dinner roast chicken, dry roasted pots & parsnips with veg Eve quark and options, 2 sins and 3x chocolate digestives ???sins

Thank you both for your replies :) would love not to keep that type of food in but have 2 children who need their lunch boxes filled so i just need to find some will power! I constantly knit, crochet and sew and yes it does help me eat a bit less but i have become quite the expert at multi...

Well day 1 failed! Was really good all day, fruit and alpen light bar for b/fast, egg, bacon, beans and mushrooms for lunch then out for dinner with friends. I chose the best option which was stuffed chicken with new pots and veg although had a creamy sauce and i offered to drive so had no...

So thought I'd keep my own diary on here to try and be honest with myself and keep on track. I'm having technical problems though so not a great start! For some reason minimins is not working on my laptop and I can't seem to work out how to change my profile and signature extension on my phone...

At least your still saying it and haven't given up! It's so hard to get back on track, i'm sure you can do it though!

Day 2, decided on making a chicken and bacon cheesy pasta bake for dinner. Was quite nice but god, so high in points for a small portion! Won't do that again! Everything was going fine till about 9pm last night when i binged on chocolate again:17729:! Grrrrr, so cross with myself! However...

Hi Hollie, yes chicken fatigue on Dukan sets in really fast. It works brilliantly and the weight loss is so fast, the trouble is, one tiny slip and you have a massive gain. It has messed with my head quite alot and i've forgotten what normal eating is, hence my all or nothing, starve or binge...

First day done, so much for being scared of eating all my points! I ended up having 16 weeklies! Once i started eating i couldn't stop. This is a massive problem for me, i'm very much all or nothing with food and if i have one snack it leads to a full on binge. It's easier to have none at all...

Thanks shar, it scares the hell out of me to eat all those points tbh, i'm sure i'll adjust though after a couple of days. Actually i'm hungry! Its amazing how when on Dukan i never felt hunger and ate so little. 1/2 day back on carbs and i'm hungry again!

Hi diole, Yes doing this by myself at home. So nice to be eating proper food again! I can't believe i can eat all this and loose weight, not sure how my body will react but i'm going to trust in the plan! Have you had your first weeks weigh in yet? Off to work in a mo, then off to the...

Hi all, first day today on ww pro points. I have been on the dukan diet for the last three months and have lost over 2 stone, but i,ve had enough! I have been binging badly for the last three weeks and so with binging for 2 days and then being strict for 2 days over and over my weight has been...

Brilliant news Charly, well done x

Well done on your first run! I did the second run of week 2 today and my legd are very sore tonight. I really struggled with it but kept going. I ran yesterday too and two days in a row is not recommended,(i can feel why now), but it's the only way i could fit all 3 runs in. I must say i really...

I started c25k with my children last week, (aged 7&11) They loved it, my 11 yr old was even doing star jumps in between the runs. I hated every minute of it but felt great after each session. Week 2 starts today and am scared as i had to really push myself on my last run but i'm not giving up!!!

Week 11 -3lbs, phew! Back in the zone and rid of what i gained. Lokking back at my stats though, i've messed around with the same 3lbs for four weeks! Hoping next week will see a new low number. 1 lb to go to 2 stone, fingers crossed. This week i started running (couch to 5k) with my children...

Right! Time to stop faffing around. After the wedding, numerous celebrations followed which of course i well and truly indulged in. I have eaten soo much naughty food and drunk too much wine! I have had the odd dukan day thrown in over the past 2 weeks, which is progress as usually a couple of...

Just wondering where everyone is getting their insanity or turbofire from? I keep looking at these but really can't afford it! Is there a cheaper site i haven't come across? They're even going for high prices second hand on ebay now!

Hey Susie, well done on your first 3 days, they are the toughest so you've done the hard part! Like sididd said, def check out the recipie thread, especially once on cruise. I coudn't live without my dukan chilli! Some of the recipies on there are delicious, and the puddings feel really naughty!

Ok, could have been a lot worse, +2lb, which is the 2lb i lost at the beginning of the week after gaining 3 lb so actually i've stayed the same this week. If i'm really careful maybe i can get a bit of the overall 3lb gain off by sun, official weigh in day. Going to look up the restaurants menu...

I know, very excited! It's hard keeping the secret from my mum though, especially as i am dropping my boys off with her before i leave! have had to make up a story! Right i've just decided to go and weigh myself. If i don't i know i'll be out of control today, watch this space....................

Oh dear, i well and truly fell off the waggon. I have binged big time for two nights in a row and have no reason for it either!. I am too afraid to weigh myself, in one respect it will give me a kick up the bum but i also know it will make me really depressed and today i want to be happy! I am...

Got myself well and truly back into the dukan zone by cooking some new recipies, omg, i ate so much yesterday!:eat: I made meatloaf which was amazing, nearly ate the whole thing though! Also Rhubarb clafoutis, wow, so nice, my new favourite pud! Had half last night and half for breakfast this...

I love thai bo, have had the box set for years now and dust it off every now and again. Had a 100% dukan day yesterday so hopefully back on track:happy096:. On the date front though it's turning out to be a bit stressful. I agreed to a second date for this lunchtime but now am worried! Txting...

Exactly, but we all need time to smile now and again. The key is not to let it turn into an madly insane grin that eats everything in sight! I will try my best to just smirk today when i'm near the fridge lol.

Week 8 +3lbs :break_diet:I have completely gone off the rails this week and am paying the price!:booboo: Rather than give up though i'm back to it today, have no plans so have no excuses not to. I'm also not going to beat myself up about it like i normally would. Life gets in the way sometimes...

Have not been very Dukan good! Had 2 days away and both days been perfect all day and then had a massive blow out in the evening. Chips both days, chocolate, wine!!!!!! So i've proved that given the slightest chance i will still binge and eat anything remotely sweet in the house until it's gone...

Week 7 sts grrrr! I suppose that's ok, totm, picking a little bit (really little bit) and a big bag of popcorn! :break_diet:So frustrating though when i think of all the temptations i have resisted this week. Still, lesson learned, now on to the next week. This week is going to be a massive...

As for the dating, why not get some practice in now? ;) Actually i have got a date arranged for a week on Sat eeek! I have been doing online dating for ages now and have been on quite a few dates before but none since December as i haven't had the confidence. I'm really nervous for 2 reasons...

I have been picking!!! I need to stop now as it's getting a bit worse daily! Only a couple of nibbles of things really but yesterday i had a huge bucket af popcorn at the cinema and then nicked about 5 mcdonalds chips from my childrens tea. I then had mad cravings for haribo and a chineese...

6lb! Fantastic! Strictly Dukan is the only way to go if you want results. The sugar free sweets and other little cheats if i have had them have just resulted in stalling and terrible cravings. Just meat and veg, so simple but amazingly effective. You are so close to goal, you must feel fantastic!

Week 6, -3lbs :D Pleased with that! I can't believe 6 weeks has gone so quick! Have been having bad cravings this week, i put it down to the sugar free sweets. Going to stay away from them for now. Just realised i'm 1lb over half way and 1lb away from my next goal of 2 stone. Am starting to...

Well done for getting back on track, the hard bits done now. You did so well before you'll be at target before you know it :)

Hi, yes I am taking vitamins, admittedly though I do forget quite often, may need to set myself a reminder! I was hoping exercise would give me an energy boost and I used to be able to manage the shred workout ok. I may try for a couple more days, see if my body gets used to it, if not, try...

Week 5 weigh in i finally dropped 2 lbs, hurrey! The scales keep going up and down daily though which is very frustrating. Ordered some sugar and carb free sweets which arrived yesterday, not sure if they are a good idea for me though. I was so excited i ate some straight away! By the end of...

Reading your first post re men showing interest and running for cover is exactly what i put my weight problem down to also! I would love a man in my life! The trouble is the minute anyone that i'm slightly attracted to pays me attention i can't even look at them let alone speak! I don't actually...

AArrrghhhhh! Getting very frustrated now! The scales did not move for 14 days, even to the last ounze! I even got my son to jump on them incase they were stuck but no, just my body that's stuck.:scale: Last night my 'dukan blockage' finally ended and i spent a very long time on the loo so was...

Hey ceridwen, i know, i really did drop massive amounts in the first 3 weeks. I weigh myself daily, and watching the scales move downwards daily has been so motivating and has put me on a massive high for the day! Last week though was just so frustrating, +4!!!, sts sts -2, +4 etc. I know the...

Week 4 weigh in and i've stayed the same. :sigh: It's always dissapointing when the scales don't move, especially when you compare what you've eaten to what you used to eat! However, i started the week by gaining 4lb with totm, then slowly lost that throughout the week. I've been unwell and on...

Hmmm, not having the best week so far, Mon the scales were up by 4lb!!!!:cry: It was morning of totm so ok, not a problem, but 3 days later and its still there! Have been completely 100% Dukan, nothing not allowed has past my lips.:innocent0002: It's so frustrating, however i still have...

Week 3, been a strange one weight wise, up and down all week so thought i'd stayed the same but then this morning 4lb down, yay! :clap: Tonsilitus went for thre days and has now returned, so i still feel rubbish but have stuck with dukan. It's been tricky today though as i'm also pre menstrual...

Hi maddie_tc , i think that this is the perfect diet for a chocoholic, of any food addict of any kind. As long as you stick to the rules, it knocks those cravings out completely, which is fantastic and makes loosing weight so much easier. In answer to your questions, a skinny latte should be...

Thank you Joodle, still not feeling great but on the + side...........week 2 -4lbs :eek: I thought i'd have a very small loss if anything this wek after last weeks big one, so i'm chuffed! I am also very proud of myself for staying 100% Dukan :clap: I've re started this so many times in the last...

Really sorry to hear your news. My thoughts go out to you and all of your family. Stay strong over the next few days, weeks, months, whatever it takes and don't give dieting a second thought until your strong enough again x

Just thought i'd pop on here to say hope alls ok with your Dad etc. Dieting can be the last thing you need when other things are so important, on the other hand, sometimes can give you a sense of control and something else to focus on. Whatever works for you x :bighug:

Thank you :) Day 12 and have been 100% Dukan with no thoughts of cheating. Down 16lbs and have been feeling great. Loads more energy and a spring in my step now that my clothes are looser :happy036:However, ive woken up this morning with tonsilitus :sick:Feeling generally rubbish, but still...

Thank you, i know, it's amazing how fast the weight falls off :eek: I find weighing every day during attack motivates me to keep going, i love watching the scales drop every day :) During conso though i try to weigh just a couple of times a week as the weight fluctuates a bit which can really...

Last day of first week and i'm down a stone :D Couldn't be happier and i feel like i have my dukan mojo back! Loads more energy than a couple of days ago and feeling good! I have a good friend coming round today who i'm helping get ready for starting dukan tomorrow. Having someone doing it with...

No haven't exercised yet, not had enough energy! Will start now though as energy levels have picked up.

Day 5 today and i'm feeling good! Yesterday was hard! Dukan flu i think, i was completely zapped of energy, even my arms wouldn't work :faint2: Hopefully it's passed now as i woke up rareing to go today. 10lbs down so far, really happy with that!:clap:

Two days down and feeling so much better already! No longer bloated and so full i feel sick. Also great to be getting some control back again. Day 1 -6lbs :D:eek::D Amazing! Day 2 - 3lbs :D:D. Didn't eat nearly enough yesterday as my salmon for dinner tasted odd, was worried it was off. No time...

Ok, so not a great start! I was unexpextedly called into work so unable to food shop. Then made plans with friends for the whole weekend so decided to wait till today (mon) to start. The result is i have gained another 7lbs in 3 days, that is the reality of how bad my eating has got...

Well done! It feels great when your doing it doesn't it? I have done CD and Lighter life before too, both successfully but eventually back to old binging habits. Dukan is far better though............you can eat!

This time last year i had been successfully dukaning for 17 weeks and had lost 3 stone. A year on and i have put it all back on again :sigh: I have no clothes that fit and i feel disgusting! Since i fell of the wagon ( about Oct last year), I have tried several times to re-start and have managed...

How apt to see your post on here when i have just logged on to the site for the first time in months. You were on here the same time assd me last summer and i always found your posts and diary kept me motivated. I was saint like with Dukan last year and lost 3 stone very quickly and easily...

That's fantastic, and all since July! You must be feeling great! Maybe you could post a typical pp and pv days food for us to see. Obviously whatever you are eating is working!

Thankyou, very kind of you :sigh:

Thanks ever so much, i'm 36 does it make a difference?

Hi all, i have all the info for the plan as i joined last year but i have lost weight since then so could someone please please work out my points for me? I'm female, 5'11" at 16 stone, many many thanks :)

Well, as my diary says, i've been faffing around, for 3 months now! I lost 3 stone with Dukan in the summer and felt amazing. I came off it when i went on my hols for 2 weeks but did keep a bit of control and was really pleased with just a 3 pound gain. However, i just haven't been able to get...

And rhubarb! It has been a life saver for me, i have it every day now and never get bunged up anymore.

Week 10 and another 3lb off :D I'm so pleased that the weight is still coming off at a good rate. In the last couple of weeks i have really cut down on dairy though as i was having way too much. Still receiving loads of compliments and it feels great. After over 20 years of battling with my...

Hi Sharon, i have also done LL and CD and this has been easy compared to that. I have lost more on Dukan than with either of those diets and i have no thoughts of straying from this at all. It took a good few weeks where i self doubted alot, thinking i would give up or wouldn't complete all the...

Glad your date went well, how exciting!!

Oooh a first date ;) Make sure you have loads of fun and most importantly be yourself. For the first time in years i feel i can be myself and not what others want me to be, because i now have so much more confidence. I met someone a week ago so it's very early days but i'm having so much fun...

It's been ages since i updated my diary but i am still dukaning. On week 9 now and the only thing non Dukan to pass my lips has been alcohol on two occasions that was planned. I am so pleased with my weight loss (31 lbs in 9 weeks) and i have no intention of stopping the diet any time soon. I...

Ooh thanks, will try that!

Another 2 lbs this week. I know 20lbs in 5 weeks is excellent, but the 2lbs a week seems so slow considering i haven't cheated once, a first for me :) Have stumbled across the transit problem since rhubarb season has finished so i need to find a replacement for that now :o Mostly i am...

Tonsillitus is horrible! I went through a phase of getting it once a month for about a year and it really got me down. I begged the doctor to let me have them removed, although she didn't agree! Are you on antibiotics though? As painful as it is, i found it did clear really fast once i was on...

I had my steak and a side of salad leaves no dressing in London and was so proud of myself! It came with fries but i gave them all to my son. Everyone then had warm chocolate brownies and ice cream but i had a skinny latte instead. Very controlled i think and today i am another pound down...

Thanks for all your replies, it really does keep me motivated and i'm 2lb down today so it's paid off to hang on in there. Off to London for the day in a min and it will be my first meal out. I'm thinking Steak and salad is probably the best option?

Day 20 and i have stalled. Have not lost anything over the past 6 days. For the first time though i'm not disheartened or ready to through the towel in. I feel in control, slimmer, healthy, and i haven't had to endure the binge, guilt, self loathing cycle. I know the scales will budge again...

I know exactly what you mean Jess! Before i seperated from my husband, i used to persuede him to go out so that i could have my chinese and wine. I prefered it's company to his! How wrong is that. One of the reasons we then split is that he spent more time out than at home. 20 lbs is fab! And...

Just made the soup! I cooked some salmon and had a kind of asparagus salmon chowder. Absolutely lovely, thank you!

Day 14 So 2 weeks in and i've lost my first stone! I'm really pleased with that and i feel so much better already. This is the point where on previous diets i think i can reward myself with food for doing so well, then put the whole lot back on again. Yesterday was the toughest day so far, for...

Day 11 today and so far so good. Have had 2 pv days (was just easier that way) and so have followed it by 2 pp days. Also have lost another 2 lbs!!! I'm feeling really slim today and have had two people ask me if i've lost weight so feeling really good. Didn't manage to get any lunch today...

Ooh yes soup sounds good actually, may make some tomorrow when i'm back on p/v. May push the boat out and have some rhubarb too! Think it might break the monotomy a bit.

Day 9 today and i had my first pv day yesterday. It was really difficult actually as i just had no appetite for anything :confused: Had gillette for b/fast, chicken salad for lunch, but really struggled to eat the salad and then chicken, onion mushrooms and peppers stir fried for tea. Really...

Hi all, thought i'd start my diary today as i'm actually feeling really motivated at the mo. I did one day of Dukan straight from Cambridge a few months ago, but eating again from just shakes let to a massive three month binge! Now i have regained everything i lost, i decided to give Dukan...

Thanks so much for that. One of the reasons i came off CD also was that i was worried about the message it was sending to my children. A good kick start though. Trouble is i will probably gain in the first week once i start eating again, but i know it will be glycogen and not fat so will just...

Hi everyone. I have been on Cambridge diet for a couple of weeks but am just not feeling well on it. I have all the info for pro points as did it before but i've lost 17lbs since my points were worked out so think they may be less now. Could someone work my new allowance out for me? I'm female...

Hi all, i'm new to this site but have been reading for a couple of days. I've been on the Cambridge diet for 2 1/2 weeks and have lost 16lbs. The trouble is i'm feeling really ill on it so have decided that from tomorrow i will give Dukan a go. As i'm already in ketosis i'm not expecting a...

Not sure if it's day 15 or 16? Well although i had such a good day Sunday, yesterdau i felt so ill again! My head was thumping so hard in thought it would burst and i was again very weak and dizzy. Today, the same apart from the headache has gone. I have had a real battle the last couple of...

I'm currantly on the cambridge diet and doing well with my weight loss, but i'm constantly dizzy and feeling weak so am changing to the Dukan diet. I felt this would be a good one to carry on the weight loss with as hopefully i'll stay in ketosis. Has anyone here changed straight from...

Thanks everyone, I stayed strong and got through it and today feel fab! Day 15!!! A really good day today! Have had loads of comments about my weight today, people are noticing and i am too :D:D:D I've been at work serving fabulous food to over 60 people, loads of leftovers to pick at but...

Day 14 Hmmm, not feeling my happiest today :mad: Yesterday i wasn't hungry at all but in the evening i had some ham..........and couldn't stop. Now i know, it's only ham, but it was more than the small amount i'd been advised to eat. Got on the scales this morning and still showing 1/2 lb...

Good luck, if you've done it before you can do it again :-)

Day 13 Feel good today! Had my chicken last night and not sure if it's that that's made me feel better or just totm symptoms now past. Struggled to have the 4th pack after chicken as i was full! Kind have feel like i've cheated a bit ? The scales show 1/2 lb gain also, but realistically it's...

Well done on your first couple of days, it really isn't easy! Just the same again for another day and it will start to get easier. 4 packs a day shouldn't affect your weight loss at all. On Lighter life everyone has to have 4 packs which amounts to the same calories as CD so you will be fine...

Congratulations for starting the CD! To be honest, i think it's sometimes easier to be working on the first couple of days as at least you're kept busy. If i'm at home all i think about constantly is food! The key to the first week is water, loads and loads of it! You shouldn't then feel too bad...

girlygirl, I think you're probably right. The shred maybe only 20mins long but it's intense and thinking about it, i've only really struggled since doing that earlier this week. I've felt too ill to do it the last couple of days and think i will keep it on hold for a while. My bodies loosing...

She started me on 3 and said that it'll be cheaper and i'll loose weight quicker that way but i really didn't think it was a good idea. After feeling so weak i included another pack a day, glad i did now! Just got back from CDC and she was very encouraging actually. She said there's no way in...

I'm on 4 packs now as i'm 6ft tall so don't really think i should have more, you may be right about the coffee, will try having my usual amount. I stayed 100% so pleased with that :-) Day 12 Still feeling very sick and dizzy this morning though the cramps and headache have gone. The scales are...

:cry:I'm sooo miserable. I've felt so ill all day, sick dizzy, tired, hungry and a headache. I've had 4 litres of water but i just feel like my body has nothing left to give if that makes sense :confused: I have just made my last pack of the day but the thought of eating it is making me feel...

Oh that sounds so good! I am really really struggling again tonight. I've felt so ill today despite drinking loads. Have my totm 5 days early and i'm normally like clockwork and have no side effects. Today though i have a dull headache, stomach cramps and i feel so sick and dizzy! I've also been...

Ooh yes please do, i am considering wether or not to use a more conventional diet when i've just 1 stone to go so would be really interested in the foods and weight loss. Definately keep in touch and good luck with it :-)

Thanks Sharon, it def was totm as i now know, 5 days early which never happens. Feel really ill with it though, headache, tired dizzy etc. Have been trying to drink as much as possible and am starting to feel a little better. I just hope this doesn't happen every month!

Day 11 I had a blip :cry:Last night i decided i needed to eat, that this diet was a really silly, unhealthy and unneccessary thing to do. I nearly ordered a chinese :eek: I ended up eating an extra bar and some ham (knowing this wouldn't take me out of ketosis) So i'm thinking i must have...

It's really not worth you stressing over! You've made a decision to try something new and that's fine. CD is very extreme and doesn't work for everyone. I'm still not sure if it's going to work for me yet! You haven't gone to the shops and brought loads of crap to binge on, which would have been...

Hi Jo, sorry to hear you have a cold, i think just good old paracetamol is the best thing, hope it gets better soon. My weigh in is on a Sun. Just hoping for a good loss to keep me motivated although i'm not sure what it will be as i had a really good first week. The scales aren't moving at the...

enlightenme, sts sucks doesn't it? :sigh:You know you're doing everything right though so it's bound to show in next weeks weigh in. Day 10 Wow 10 days in :D Really pleased that i've stuck to it 100%, and it really has been hard work :( However i'm over the worst and looking forward to the new...

Hi Jo, how strange , your diary is so similar to mine! I too have had a horrible couple of years, split from my husband and have two young boys. I also tried Lighter life 3 times, did fantastically 1st time, put it all on again and just couldn't stick it 2nd and 3rd time. (I'm also called Jo...

Hi Jo, well done on your first week. You're one day ahead of me so we're at the same stage. Today has been my best day yet, not feeling as miserable about the whole thing! Bet you're looking forward to having some food next week then? I would love to do that for occasional weeks but i know once...

Half term so i didn't have to rush to get up.:family2: Full of energy today and feeling good! Started 30 day shred and now i hurt all over but feel good for doing it( hard work though):faint2: Got to 12pm and i was thinking why am i hungry so early, then realised i hadn't had my first pack yet...

Day 9 So yesterday was a struggle,so much temptation in the way. It's shocking how big a part of my life food is. The anger and sadness i feel when i know i can't have any is crazy! I was trying to make sense of it all last night in my head and i have to remember that actually i can eat whatever...

Early to bed and padlock the fridge! I'm so cold too have been sleeping in joggers and a dressing gown. It must be nice to have a date to work towards, not sure what mine will be. I know that i'm certainly not cured though and if i stopped tomorrow i'd go straight back to my old eating ways...

I'm struggling too!!! Feeling irritable, tired, hungry, angry arrrgggghhhh! Had to slice 20 pieces of bday cake which was torture and there's some left in the kitchen! Everything my boys have eaten today looks and smells fantastic and it's making me sooo angry that i can't have any. Was up most...

Brilliant, i knew you would have, just think of what the scales will say come the 28th!

Thanks Guys, I am feeling rather pleased with myself! Chelle, i may be in smaller knickers soon but i don't think they'll ever be little lol. My backside is my biggest asset! Therealbbe, i think i would actually die on the biggest looser!!! enlightenme, i usually do that but it's not working for...

Grrrr! Can't update my ticker! Last time i just clicked on it but nothing is happening this time. Can anyone help?

Day 8 First week completed and i've lost 13lbs!!! Am so pleased with that. Feeling slimmer already which is a massive motivation boost. Last night at the pub was challanging but not too bad. I was feeling hungry at times but on a scale of 1-10 it was about 5. The food smelt soooo good! Drinking...

Hi Chelle, you must have lost at least 5lbs yesterday then! :-) Well done for staying strong and going for another week, are you feeling any slimmer or clothes getting looser?

Day 7! Woke up this morning feeling fine, not enjoying the several trips to the loo during the night though! Don't feel tired or lethargic but still waiting for the energy boost. Had my porridge first thing then have been food shopping with my boys. The trolly had more treats than usual in it as...

Hey Chelle, so glad to hear from you, i thought you may have given up and joined in with the pizza that you're friends were bringing. Well done, that's motivation for you! If i were you i'd either change councillers straight away, or buy your own set of new scales and use us on here for your...

I brought the shred months ago and did about 4 days, God i was in pain! Will have to dig it out again, not sure that i have the energy for that yet. My weight is all bum and legs, even when slim i'll still hate my legs! I know though that alcohol really piles on the pounds with me so i'm...

Day 6 :D Feeling loads better today! Not sure if its just day 6 or because of the 4 packs but i'm sticking with 4 for now anyway. I really don't think 3 is healthy for my height. CD recomends 4 so why my CDC is trying to convince me to stay with 3 is beyond me? She knows i that cost was a...

It must be because you haven't gone. I've been every day since starting so you must have quite a back log(sorry) and this will weigh quite alot. Do you have any scales at home? If so you could weigh yourself this eve and the same time tomorrow after you've hopefully been to see the difference...

I'm aiming for 186 to start with and will see what i look like then, it's in the healthy bmi even though at the very top. It's hard to imagine that weight at the moment. Think you're right about the number of packs, yes i want to loose weight asap but i still need to be able to function!

Day 5 Hi enlightenme, spoke to my cdc yesterday and she said when she and her husband did the plan in 1984 they only had 300 cals so 3 packs would be fine, but today i really don't feel good! I'm not hungry this morning but am so week. Have jus come back from walking the dog which i do every day...

Day 4 Woke up feeling good! Been for a mid week weigh in today and i have lost 7lbs in 4 days and am in ketosis!!! So pleased, still feeing hungry alot of the time but i think that will pass in a couple of days. Having thoughts of do i really need to do such a drastic diet, but i know the answer...

Hang in there! You know exactl why you're doing this..........to wear nice clothes, to have bags of self confidence, to b comfortable in your own skin, etc etc!!!! It does get easier, i really promise you. Just get the first week out the way and after that the time goes so quickly. Think how...

Well they said 7lbs,that's just in 2 days though so am not betting on it as i don't want to be dissapointed. When i did lighter life i lost 11lbs in the first week, i was a stone heavier then so we'll have to see what i do after week 1 on this. To be honest anything over 7lbs for the week would...

Day 3 Hunger is off the scale so far today but i haven't had time for as much water. Also i've been quite dizzy, at work i spend all day bending down and standing up again and when i stand, the room spins! Have glugged a load of water now though and it's better. Two packs down, 1 to go and...

Tell me about it............ Day 3 is proving to be hard! So hungry!!! Have just finished my shake and am still hungry. Have been really busy today though so that has helped. Haven't had as much water today as i've not had tim but will glug away all afternoon and hopefully the hunger will...

Thanks Sharon, i've had a couple of moments today when very briefly considered giving in but i've stayed strong. I know it will get easier.

I know!On lighter life i had to wait for week 2 so i questioned it but she said it was fine to have them from the start. I really enjoy them so didn't push the issue! Still you have something new to look forward to now. How's day 2 been for you?

Good luck with it! You have done the hardest few days so it should be easier from now on. It doesn't really matter how long it takes you thats what i'm trying to tell myself. I'm going to try to use this time to learn as much as i can about myself, why i eat, what emotions i have been squashing...

Good luck for tomorrow! It's great that your in a good had space with it all at the mo, i can't wait to get there :)

So day 2 is proving to be a bit harder! Have been hungry on and off all day although it has been copeable. I work in a food shop and today i kept looking at things thinking i might get some of that and then remembering that i can't eat! I actually feel quite bereft that i can't have...