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  1. lisalulu

    Whats for breakfast?

    Today was strawberries, grapes and cherries topped with a toffee WW yoghurt that I popped in the freezer last night and forgot about and some Walden Farms chocolate syrup. Delicious!
  2. lisalulu

    Extra Easy motivational buddy needed

    As much as I love my daughters, I can't wait for my middle one to start school full time in September! She's at nursery in an afternoon so I drop DD1 off in a morning, DD2 at lunch, DD3 spends all afternoon awake and I'm back out at 3 to pick them up. Fitting in housework is a small miracle let...
  3. lisalulu

    Extra Easy motivational buddy needed

    Hi Lisa. You sound just like me, hun! We had a new kitchen fitted 2 months back and for 3 weeks we had to survive on convenience food ie, takeaways. I just haven't got back on track since. Every day starts with the best if intentions but with 3 kids (6, 4 and 5 months)- 3 school runs a day...
  4. lisalulu

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Just made and tucked into sweet potato and kidney bean burgers, with HEXA cheese, HEXB wholemeal bread bun and a massive dollop of syn free BBQ sauce. Served with SW chips and a salad. Mmmm mmm....
  5. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Goodness knows how that picture of DD1 and my mum got there, it was supposed to be this....
  6. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Well Poppy Georgina is now 8 weeks old and full of beautiful smiles. I never got around to filling everyone in with our birth experience, after finally getting home I caught swine flu and was in bed bound over Christmas and new year. To cut a long story short, I had a lovely quick and pain...
  7. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Happy to announce that Poppy Georgina arrived yesterday (10.12.10) at 4pm and weighing 8lb 8oz. We had a very traumatic birth and are still in hospital, but we're both going well. I'll update you all with more pictures and the full story when we're home. Hope everyone else is well x
  8. lisalulu

    So, what a weekend (now with birth story)

    Wow Sarah! Congratulations! He is gorgeous. Can't believe you beat me to it! 11 days early, you lucky thing. Glad you're both well, can't wait to hear the full story. Take care x
  9. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Congrats to your friend, bet you're loving the cuddles! I love the name Isabella. Our eldest is Imogen and gets called Immy though- I'm not sure having an Immy and an Izzy would work very well. Well I'm having a few more tightenings this evening, they're spreading right down through my abdomen...
  10. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Well I didn't get my sweep yesterday. Instead I slipped in the snow on the way to the hospital (didn't hurt myself or bump, just a bruised ego and a wet bum) and somehow got my little lady to unengage from my pelvis. Honestly did not know that could happen. The consultant didn't even bother with...
  11. lisalulu

    Sarah's Pregnancy and Baby Diary

    Re: Sarah's Pregnancy Diary Last day of work today? How exciting! Not long now at all, keep crawling around and he'll pop out before you know it. Lol. Look after yourself x
  12. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Happy to report that I'm a much happier bunny today. Just about clinging onto that PMA still and it's helping me a lot. Still getting irregular but strongish contractions, hoping the sweep tomorrow might start them off properly cause once my little lady is here, I won't care about anything else...
  13. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Honestly Sarah, this is so typical of us. Smooth pregnancy until it comes to crunch time and everything goes boobies up! I'm so used to Sod and his blooming law messing around with us, I kinda just take it all in my stride now. At least if things are ruined we'll get it paid for on the house...
  14. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Oh, forgot to add that the house is coming along nicely, Sam will be putting the cot up tonight and then it's just finishing touches like mounting pictures and unpacking ornament things. Unluckily for us, the Mr had a mishap with the car (parking it at the top of the steep drive, not leaving it...
  15. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    I do feel some people are designed to make either girls or boys. A good friend of mine gave birth to her fourth boy about six weeks ago and a Mummy friend from school has four girls. I feel very lucky to be blessed with such special little ladies, and Daddy is pleased as he still gets to take...
  16. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Thanks Hun. Been having some really strong braxton hicks today, nothing regular but getting closer to the real thing. Sorry gor TMI, but also had some thrush which the midwife says would indicate a change in my hormones levels (cause I never usually get it) and some diarrhea which is said to...
  17. lisalulu

    Due 26th June. Anyone want to join up and compare notes along the way

    Hello hun! Nice to see another CD regular move over to the PWP forum. Huge congratulations!! Not long to go before you see your LO on that screen, I bet you can't wait. It doesn't seem two minutes since I first saw my little lady waving at us from her scan, and now we're less than 2 weeks away...
  18. lisalulu

    28 Weeks pregnant and scared about the weight gain!!!

    Hi there, and welcome! Firstly, I wouldn't worry about your gain so far, lots of that will be baby/placenta/amniotic fluid. Personally, I don't think a 19lb gain is bad at all, lots of women gain 4 or 5 STONES over the course of their 9 months. As far as losing some weight is concerned, I'm...
  19. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    That's 5.5lb up on what I weighed my first MW appointment when I found out I was expecting- so probably about 5 weeks pregnant. My scales put me at more like 9lbs up, but they are less than reliable at the best of times. Been a bit cheeky saying I was in my pre-pregnancy jeans too, they fit but...
  20. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Well.... 38 weeks and a maximum of 14 days to go. Booked in for a sweep on Wednesday, don't hold much hope for it working. I think this little lady will be getting forced out the rate things are going. So glad the induction is booked, it's so nice having a date to work to. Official weigh in...
  21. lisalulu

    Pics of Evie

    They are both absolutely gorgeous Jo! Evie is beautiful and looks a really good size and her big sister looks over the moon with her. How lucky are you getting all that sleep! Congratulations again xx Ohh, just realised- we've bought the 'made with love' swing from M&P for Poppy too, not...
  22. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Thanks Gemma! 37 weeks today!! I keep talking to my bump 'Come on Miss Poppy, you're allowed to put in an appearance now...' It hasn't worked yet, but at least I know there is a maximum of 21 days till she'll be here. :D :D
  23. lisalulu

    Jo's pregnancy Diary

    Massive congratulations to your and your family Jo! Sounds like she was worth the wait. Can't wait to see pictures. Take care xx
  24. lisalulu

    Lexie's very first baby diary !

    Hi Lexie. Nice to see a name/face I recognise from back when I posted on the CD hour-by-hour threads :D Huge congratulations on your pregnancy, you must be so excited! Looking forward to hearing how the next 30 odd weeks go for you. Look after yourself xx
  25. lisalulu

    Jo's pregnancy Diary

    Good luck Jo, although I'm sure you won't need it. I remember dropping DD1 off at Grans before my induction with DD2... I cried for over an hour! Lol! Can't wait to hear your BA and see some pictures :D
  26. lisalulu

    Sarah's Pregnancy and Baby Diary

    Ohh Sarah, we don't have long to go now do we? :D Really, really well done on the weight control, I bet most of that comes off within days of your LO arriving. Don't worry about him being back to back, I managed to push my DD1 out like that, no intervention needed. Yes, its a little bit harder...
  27. lisalulu

    Jo's pregnancy Diary

    Not long to go now Jo! Bet you can't wait to meet your LO, cheeky little monkey keeping Mummy waiting eh? Can't wait to hear how things go and see some pictures. Take care, get some last minute rest and I'll be thinking of you xx
  28. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Thanks for reading and replying ladies. It felt so so good to have a massive rant and get things off my chest. I didn't actually realise how much I'd written! I have certainly had an opportunity to find out who my real friends are Sarah, those of them who are still around have been absolutely...
  29. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Talk about bumping an old thread.... Well my wonderfully smooth pregnancy went out of the window. I'm having the most hellish time, I just desperately want my little lady Poppy here now. I really need to vent some steam because I'm going mad here at home and I know you lovely ladies will...
  30. lisalulu

    Jo's pregnancy Diary

    Happy Due Date Jo! Hope you get to meet your LO soon xx
  31. lisalulu

    spotting

    So sorry to hear that hun, you must be devastated. Look after yourself x
  32. lisalulu

    Jo's pregnancy Diary

    Hiya Jo, sorry to butt in. Over the last few weeks my SPD has become very severe, with my physio, GP and one MW campaigning for a 37 week induction for me, while the other MW and the consultant seem dead set against any form of induction till 40+12. It seems that each health 'professional' (I...
  33. lisalulu

    Sarah's Pregnancy and Baby Diary

    Its a total hassle having to see a consultant isn't it (or not, if they're not even going to show up!) Mine is always running late, normally at least 40 minutes behind, plus travelling to and from the hospital and paying for parking... I had a hellish pregnancy last time around, which started...
  34. lisalulu

    Sarah's Pregnancy and Baby Diary

    Yeah, its pretty much textbook, thank you! Considering I'm a bigger lady and my horrible consultant was convinced I'd have everything from GD to high BP- I think I've given the old idiot a shock. I've got crippling SPD, totally bed bound most days and on codeine and crutches for the school run...
  35. lisalulu

    Sarah's Pregnancy and Baby Diary

    Glad you enjoyed your first antenatal class Sarah, I loved doing mine (6 years ago with DD1) Its lovely to meet other (nearly) new mums, and such a relief to know that other people are worrying about the same things that you are. Its nice to catch up on your diary and see your pregnancy is...
  36. lisalulu

    Belly and Back support

    I've got a support belt from my physio which is quite similar, except its designed to keep my pelvis as steady as possible cause of my SPD. It helps with back ache too and I think I'd have gone loopy by now without it. I'm now on crutches for the SPD but I think it'd progressed much quicker if I...
  37. lisalulu

    Autumn has arrived safe and sound :)

    Congratulations hun! What a gorgeous name you've chosen, I love it. Glad you had a good birth experience. Enjoy your gorgeous little girl xx
  38. lisalulu

    Hospital Bag - when & what?

    Well, both my little ladies were induced, so I ended up packing lots to do whilst we waited for things to happen (puzzle books, reading material, snacks and drinks) In hindsight though, the nerves and excitement meant not much of it got used. DD2 arrived after 54 minutes so we barely had time to...
  39. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Just to add, there are a few of our pictures in a photo album is anyone is interested. It was hard to chose between the 85 or so they managed to take.
  40. lisalulu

    extreme heartburn/really hot & tired

    Remegel chewable tablets work wonders for me, they don't have that horrible chalky texture that other antacids do. Hope you get some relief soon x
  41. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    I know I haven't posted in a while (well weeks to be honest) but I thought I'd update you all. We went for our 4D scan last night and it was THE most amazing experience ever. Worth every single penny. We also found out we're expecting our third DD, so I am over the moon. Can't wait to meet...
  42. lisalulu

    Have u got any cravings?

    Ditto... craved salt in 2 of my 3 pregnancies. Like you, I'm not usually a 'user' but I'm ashamed to say during pregnancy I have to stop myself pouring some into a small bowl, dipping my finger in and licking it off. I craved washing powder with my first, it got to the stage where I couldn't...
  43. lisalulu

    SPD symptoms

    Hiya Sarah. Another SPD sufferer here too. I just woke up one night, tried to get up to the toilet and, like Bajoleth, felt like I'd been kicked incredibly hard between my legs. All the SPD pain in my pelvis, mainly on the left side but I also get aching crampy pains in my back from shifting my...
  44. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Hehehe- when I said a pint, I meant water. Nothing stronger for another 20 weeks!
  45. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Funnily enough, I was talking to my mum about the videoing thing yesterday as she works in Radiology at the hospital where I had my scan. Some hospitals are really funny about you videoing your scan, they've just introduced a rule here a few weeks ago that means they can even ask people to leave...
  46. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Very frustrating, I cried when I left the hospital :cry: :o Damn hormones. My girls were both surprises, but being due so close to Christmas we really wanted to find out this time so we can get everything planned and bought in advance. If baby goes overdue like the other 2, I'll be induced...
  47. lisalulu

    Quickie about the HIP grant

    Thanks hun. I had a look on the internet but couldn't find anything that was up to date. Sadly, we don't qualify for the SS grant :(
  48. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    I was right, the baby had its legs well and truly crossed and with the cord sitting between them. The Sonographer said there wasn't a chance in hell of getting a definate gender. Feel a little deflated, we were there for 40 minutes and I got to see the screen for a whole minute and a half before...
  49. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Thanks for the replies. Well tomorrow is the big day! H2b couldn't make my first scan due to work commitments, and he missed DD2's 20 weeks scan as I had an emergency one- so he is incredibly excited to see this little one wriggling around. I'm pretty sure he/she will have it's legs crossed, my...
  50. lisalulu

    Quickie about the HIP grant

    Hi Jo Just wondering if you got your HiP form today? A friend of mine who is 26 weeks got hers today but was told to post it ASAP. According to her midwife, the government changed their minds about keeping the HiP grant until next year and are now cutting it off from 1st August.... apparently...
  51. lisalulu

    Hospital bag

    I would never have thought of getting a bag ready with kids things in them. My Mum keeps a few spares for both girls at her house, usually some old "playing out" clothes for when they get muddy and messy in her garden and some PJ's in case they fall asleep there. Now they'll both need school...
  52. lisalulu

    Lisa's pregnancy diary!

    Hi Ladies. Thought I might pop in and say hello. I recognise a few names from the CD forums-not that I've been there much lately. I'm currently 20+2 weeks with my third and finally baby. I already have two beautiful little girls, Imogen who is 5 and Mollie Grace who is 3. We'll find out on...
  53. lisalulu

    Due Date List

    Feels so good to add myself to this list :D Annev - 4th August 2010 Rayven - 1st September 2010 Angelagarcia - 3rd Sep 2010 Kellymarie - 6 Sept 2010 Mummytummy- 18th sept 2010 Parisbeach - 24th Sept 2010 sukiesue - 24th sept 2010 IslandBreeze - 13th Oct 2010 Big bear - 16th Oct 2010 Katalena -...
  54. lisalulu

    ***sparkling saturday daily thread***

    Afternoon BB. I love hearing about everything you get up to, as Caroline and others have said, your life always seems so glamorous and exciting. And I'm even more impressed that you manage so many freebies and deals. Having a bit of a rough day. Its day 3 and so far I've been 100% which is...
  55. lisalulu

    *** FRESH FRIDAY DAILY THREAD***

    What a fantastic loss Chika, well done hun. Day 2 is going well, on every other attempt at CD I've normally nibbled on a little something by now (usually the crusts left from the girls morning toast.... mmmm) but I'm finding it surprisingly easy this time around. Not really hungry, have had to...
  56. lisalulu

    Newbie, need some help please

    I'm sure whichever VLCD is advertised at £33 would be for 21 packs a week (3 a day)- as a male you'd need the extra energy and nutrition of 4 packs a day so it'd still be £44 a week. Yes- cheaper than £56 but I personally think the advice your Cambridge consultant can give you is invaluable and...
  57. lisalulu

    *** temptation- busting thursday daily thread***

    How exciting Numnums, bet you can't wait to get in there! The sale on our house completed on Monday but we hadn't found anywhere we liked before the contracts needed to be signed so we're staying temporarily at my parents. Its been quite lucky really, they have two houses at the minute as they...
  58. lisalulu

    *** temptation- busting thursday daily thread***

    Oh, I was meaning to add- My best friend miscarried a year ago too, she was quite far gone and shes had a really tough time since (breakdown of relationship, depression...) Shes on the road to recovery now, and got a tattoo of a little heart with what would have been the babies due date done...
  59. lisalulu

    *** temptation- busting thursday daily thread***

    This photo was taken right after I had it done, it looks alot nicer now its healed and you can see the shading properly. Its kinda swollen too, so it looks like some of the lines are blurred, but thats all sorted now too. I love my tattoo- just need a skinny bod so I can show it off in the...
  60. lisalulu

    *** temptation- busting thursday daily thread***

    Caroline, I love both tattoos, you should defo get the stars done. I think tattoos should symbolise something for you, it makes them so much more individual and special. I have a tattoo on the lower right of my back which is both my girls names with a rose twisting under them in black and grey...
  61. lisalulu

    CDer's- a little extra to get through the day

    I love this song, such a long time since I've heard it and the perfect, inspiring start to my 1st day of restart! Thank you Belle!
  62. lisalulu

    Motivation Tool - Idea

    Brilliant idea Caroline. May have to Photoshop my head onto a piccie my dream wedding dress!
  63. lisalulu

    Firminator

    I LOVE my Firminator although admittedly its quite expensive! Do you have a Boots advantage card? I used some of the points I'd saved to buy the first tube so it was free :) Or Boots often have Soap and Glory on offer. SandG do the most divine products and the packaging is fab. I think...
  64. lisalulu

    One last shot at it

    I'm terrible when I slip up, I just find it so hard getting back on the wagon. If I mess up, I mess up big time- then I think 'Oh well, this weeks WI is gunna be cr*p so I might as well eat until after my next WI' Just need to get my head back in the right place! Hope it all goes well for you...
  65. lisalulu

    One last shot at it

    Thats the plan- got a few family weddings and big birthday parties coming up this year, I'd like to impress some family members I don't see that often. Don't want to put too much pressure on myself though cause I just end up setting myself up for a fail. And I'm fed up of booking our wedding and...
  66. lisalulu

    One last shot at it

    Funnily enough Caroline, it was seeing you on Facebook that made me check in here about a week ago which has lead me to try again. Glad to see you're giving it another shot hun, you seem to be doing really well. Thanks for the support girls, forgot how lovely everyone here on Minimins are!
  67. lisalulu

    One last shot at it

    Hi all you lovely losing ladies and gents. A few of you might remember me from last year, and my numerous attempts to succeed on CD. Well I'm back to give it one last shot. The last few months I have piled all the weight I had lost back on and a LOT more besides. I'm now at my all time...
  68. lisalulu

    loving CD

    Thats fab news Jam, well done! I'm thinking of restarting myself, been debating since New year. Can I ask which CDC you see? I'm in Oakworth (Keighley) and I used to trail all the way over to Bradford to see my CDC, is there one closer if I travel in your direction?
  69. lisalulu

    ***SPOOKY SATURDAY***

    Crikey Bling, you are a night owl aren't you? Happy Halloween everyone :) Loving your CD friendly 'trick or treat' hun, I need some motivation at the minute. I've been struck down by tonsillitis again, think thats 8 times this year and the second time in a month. Damn GP needs to help me get...
  70. lisalulu

    Bad Breath....

    Sugar free breath freshening spray or those little Listerine strips (although I haven't seen them in ages) You could have a quick chew on some sugar free gum but as you say, it does trigger hunger pangs in some people. Plenty of water does help as well. I hate having death breath, I always...
  71. lisalulu

    O/T vibes for my dad please

    Sending love and best wishes to you, your Dad and your family hun. I hope and pray everything is okay soon xx
  72. lisalulu

    Guess who's back... back again... who's still around??

    Oh Mia, don't be embarrassed about the restart. I restarted again (for the 287th time) 3 weeks ago- I had gained back every single pound I had lost last time around. But its coming off again cause I'm blooming determined. Evenings are harder than ever for me too, I'm normally snuggled up in bed...
  73. lisalulu

    Unbelievable but true - 1st weigh in

    OH MY GOSH! Amazing loss, well done hun. I bet you feel amazing
  74. lisalulu

    What new CD flavours do you wish for?

    I'm loving your ideas KD. Some sort of savoury snack/crisps type thing would be divine and any lemon flavoured product would be heaven. Oh and a white chocolate shake would be nice made with loads of crushed ice.... mmmm
  75. lisalulu

    ~*Marvelous Monday's thread*~

    Morning ladies. Good to see you back Emma. I'm sure the weight will come off this week hun. I only lost 1lb last week as I've been ill too and although I'm VERY pleased that after the week I've had I've had any loss at all, I know I should have a much nicer loss next week when all this bloating...
  76. lisalulu

    Guess who's back... back again... who's still around??

    Welcome back Caroline- good to see you again (even if you may not re-start CD) I'm back for yet another restart and going strong this time, touch wood I may have got my head around things. Nice to see you again too Mia, was wondering where you'd disappeared to!
  77. lisalulu

    saturdays daily thread

    Good evening ladies. Thought I'd pop in and say hello. A little bit nervous about WI tomorrow morning as I've had tonsillitis (again.... grrrr) and have indulged in the odd bowl of ice cream, Strepsils and afraid to say a slice of h2bs pizza on Thursday when I was feeling down and rough. Scales...
  78. lisalulu

    Oh my god it's time...!

    Fantastic news Angie, really very well done. Hope those last few pounds drop off quickly and you have a happy, healthy and slim future. Truly inspirational!
  79. lisalulu

    wheres the spectular slimming sunday thread...

    Afternoon ladies. In a bit of a bad mood today. I've finally had some sleep which should have improved my mood but then my blooming laptop has practically imploded and the good mood just isn't happening. I only bought it in February and its cr*p. My h2b bought one at the same time, both the...
  80. lisalulu

    ***October Halloween Challenge***

    Another 5lbs off this week, so smashed my target already :D :D DisneyParis - 11lbs (5lb lost, 6lb to go) ;) Doubledebra -14lbs :giggle:(3lbs lost, 11lb to go) Emmapetty -14lbs :) (5lbs lost, 9lb to go) Kelly2485 -14lbs :D Lisalulu -14lbs :p - 12lbs off 2lbs to go!!!! :D :D :D...
  81. lisalulu

    **Fabulous Fat-Melting Friday - hour by hour**

    Thanks Blingbabe, although I know there'll be no sleep tonight. When my older daughter Imogen was Mollies age she had a severe febrile convulsion and nothing the hospital could do would bring her temperature down. It was an incredibly scary experience and now I get over worried whenever one of...
  82. lisalulu

    **Fabulous Fat-Melting Friday - hour by hour**

    Very quiet on here today, where is everyone?? Had some sleep last night- woohoo! Not as much as I would have hoped cause Mollie was running a temperature and wasn't very happy. Managed about 3 hours all together but after 72 hours of insomnia it felt like a lifetime!! She's still got an...
  83. lisalulu

    I braved it...before & After photos

    Just logged on cause I'm having a low moment.... but WOW Anni, what a pick me up!! You've reminded my why I'm doing this, fantastic timing- THANK YOU!! You look amazing hun, I can barely believe it is the same person in that pre-CD picture. Well done and good luck with the last 14lbs!!
  84. lisalulu

    ***TERRIFIC THURSDAY THREAD***

    Oh, just spotted your mention of Kalms Emma. I think I have some in the medicine cabinet from my driving test. Probably out of date but I'll send h2b to dig them out just in case!
  85. lisalulu

    ***TERRIFIC THURSDAY THREAD***

    Hiya again ladies. I finally managed to catch up with the rest of the thread- how weird that you both have sleeping problems too Blingbabe and Kerry (and as bad as it sounds, it nice to know its not just me!) Hopefully I'm just going through a phase and will get some sleep too. Unluckily for...
  86. lisalulu

    O/T Relationship Advise

    I'm glad to hear you're giving it another chance FooFan. At least if things don't work out this time, you'll know 100% that you've given it your all and you're not going to look back in 5, 10 or 20 years and wonder 'what if?' My h2b have been through some incredibly bad patches, one even...
  87. lisalulu

    ***TERRIFIC THURSDAY THREAD***

    Morning ladies. Haven't had time to read through the thread yet, just got in from dropping kids off at various play schemes and school, made supper for tonight and I thought I'd check in quickly to keep me on the straight and narrow. Was up all night again, bloody CD! Can't believe how bad my...
  88. lisalulu

    soap & glory Firminator cream

    Another Soap and Glory lover here! Just added 'The Firminator' to my collection today after so many people raving about it on here! Plus it was spend £12 and get a bottle of 'The Scrub of your Life' free so I bought some 'Flake Away' and ended up with a real bargain :D :D Also instructed H2b...
  89. lisalulu

    Can anyone recomend control wear, girdle or corset please!

    Its a difficult one cause we all lose weight differently. I was about 14st when I bought mine 18 months ago, and I was just short of 18st at my biggest. To be honest, it fit perfectly all the way between those weights- at first I used the tighter hook and eye, now I'm on the looser one...
  90. lisalulu

    * Tuesday Hourly Thread *

    Whoops, we cross posted Gem. Hope your first WI goes well- let us know the results :D
  91. lisalulu

    * Tuesday Hourly Thread *

    Good timing Emma, I was just wondering where today's daily thread was! I did really crappy with the water yesterday so my scales have shifted in the wrong direction :( Got to make a real effort today to get more down my neck. I'm also incredibly tired as I haven't slept in two nights, does...
  92. lisalulu

    Can anyone recomend control wear, girdle or corset please!

    They do look nice for the price, not sure how easy they'll be on the constant toilet trips during SS though. Maybe Pandora can advise? I suppose thats another reason I love my Esbelt, theres no faffing around when you're in a rush for the loo ;)
  93. lisalulu

    O/T Pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Glad to hear you've got things resolved Charlotte, hopefully you're on the mend now.
  94. lisalulu

    Can anyone recomend control wear, girdle or corset please!

    That black and pink Rago waist cincher is lovely Pandora, I want it! My h2b just bought me a new Esbelt with a zipper, but I got my original hook and eye one from The Magic Knicker Shop It is perfect for everyday use, incredibly robust and REALLY slims your waist. Supposidly improves your...
  95. lisalulu

    Can anyone recomend control wear, girdle or corset please!

    I'm also an apple Salchichi and would defo recommend a waist cincher. I love my Esbelt, but I'm sure there will be equivilent products in other ranges.
  96. lisalulu

    O/T Pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    How you feeling today Charlotte? Any better? Hope you get an appointment sorted soon hun x
  97. lisalulu

    ***MONDAY DAILY THREAD ***

    Hiya all! Please to say I resisted the toast at playschool, very chuffed with myself cause it looked bloody lovely. Really behind on my water now though, so playing catch up with my litre bottle of Volvic. Got a tonne of housework, washing and ironing to do so I plonked a very tired Mollie in...
  98. lisalulu

    ***MONDAY DAILY THREAD ***

    Morning ladies! I'm feeling fab this morning- its amazing how a 12lb loss can really boost your mood ;) Today is day 8- just sneakily weighed myself and there is another 2lbs off this morning bringing me to a grand total of 14lbs in 7 days :D :D :D It's my day as volunteer helper at my...
  99. lisalulu

    Jaynes' Cambridge Diary

    Welcome Jayney! Like you and MrsEssex, my CD motto is 'fuel not food'. I think of CD as a means to an end, something I have to do to get to where I want to be. I'm not overly keen on any of the products and tend to have to down them, so this keeps me going. The funny taste in your mouth, the...
  100. lisalulu

    Can anyone recomend control wear, girdle or corset please!

    I'm a massive fan of my Esbelt 'Waist Cincher' slimming corset! It is amazingly comfy, keeps everything in place, improves your posture and doesn't have that 'roll down' effect when you bed over. It was quite expensive, think I paid about £50 online but sooo worth it. At my biggest, it took 9...
  101. lisalulu

    ***October Halloween Challenge***

    DisneyParis - 11lbs (3lb lost, 8lb to go) ;) Doubledebra -14lbs :giggle: Emmapetty -14lbs :) Kelly2485 -14lbs :D Lisalulu -14lbs :p - 12lbs off 2lbs to go!!!! :D :D :D Misspinkkat -14lbs :cool: MiniVix -14lbs :confused: Music -14lbs :crazy: Pebble83 - 14lbs :clap: Vickiabd - 14lbs :p...
  102. lisalulu

    O/T Pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Oh hunnie I know how you're feeling. I had 2 teeth extracted a while back and it took me ages to convince my dentist I was in agony afterwards. I eventually got an emergency appointment with him and I had dry-socket... an extremely painful condition where the extraction isn't healing. I had to...
  103. lisalulu

    Super Successful Sunday thread!!!

    She was lovely Witchy- much more like me than my old CDC. It's a fair old trek every week but I think I'll do it anyway, I'm not sure fortnightly weigh ins would work for me. I'm incredibly chuffed with 12lbs. Can't believe it really, I have done so much better than last time even with my...
  104. lisalulu

    Back From Disneyland Paris - And Back On Plan !

    Charley you look amazing in all those pictures- well done hun! Don't worry about the gain, it'll come off in no time at all and before you know it you'll be in maintenance. Glad you had a good time :)
  105. lisalulu

    Super Successful Sunday thread!!!

    Morning ladies! Day 7 of restart for me and just got back from my WI. I lost 12lbs!! I'm in shock as first time around I only lost 5lbs and that was over 8 days! I blooming rock!! Hope you all have great days- I'm off to update my ticker and then take the girls to the park!
  106. lisalulu

    Question - Blood Shot Eyes

    Couldn't read this and not reply hun. Not sure what the problem is but I hope someone comes along soon who can help. Hugs xx
  107. lisalulu

    ***SATURDAY DAILY THREAD***

    Nice to hear from you Pebble- wondered where you'd disappeared to! Don't worry about the salad, I was debating one today myself. I always get tired on day 6 and 7 when the initial ketosis buzz has died down and these are the days I find the hardest. Better to be 100% SS+ than 0% SS ;) Just...
  108. lisalulu

    ***SATURDAY DAILY THREAD***

    Welcome Plumjuice! Well done for taking the plunge and starting CD. How are you finding the diet so far, apart from struggling with the water? Two things I have found to help me get the water down are straws when I'm at home (not sure why but they help) and I also refill a litre bottle...
  109. lisalulu

    ***SATURDAY DAILY THREAD***

    Well I'm from over in Haworth and am off to see a new CDC tomorrow morning. Her name is Gilly and she is in Low Moor. Surprisingly, she is my closest CDC apart from my old one in Denholme so it'll be a 45 minute drive for me every week :(
  110. lisalulu

    ***SATURDAY DAILY THREAD***

    Who's your CDC?
  111. lisalulu

    ***SATURDAY DAILY THREAD***

    Well done on the 11lbs Witchy- that is amazing!! I have my first WI tomorrow and I think I've lost about 10lbs so feeling very very chuffed. Where abouts in West Yorks are you?
  112. lisalulu

    ***SATURDAY DAILY THREAD***

    Morning ladies. Just been watching the Hairy Bakers prepare afternoon tea. OMG- how much do I want some white choc, dark choc, sour cherry and hazelnut cookies....?!? They looked scrummy. May have to go all posh and have afternoon tea with the family when I'm at goal ;) Day 6 for me and I'm...
  113. lisalulu

    **FRIDAY DAILY THREAD**

    Hiya all! Back on track for me today but still behind on my water. Going to settle down with a litre bottle and watch the new series of Benidorm tonight in a hope it will cheer me up a bit. Hope you've all had a fabby 100% day!
  114. lisalulu

    My motivation.....

    Thanks for all the support guys. Oh and Pebbles, I told my h2b you said he was hot.... you've given him a big head now ;)
  115. lisalulu

    *THURSDAY DAILY THREAD*

    Just had a massive fall from grace. I'm only on day 4 and I've buckled already. I had a major argument with h2b because he was swanning off to work and leaving the house a real mess- especially annoying was the filthy kitchen with food everywhere. It was only a few hours ago I was praising how...
  116. lisalulu

    *THURSDAY DAILY THREAD*

    My h2b is just like that Emma. He does his fair share in the house- half the cooking, tidying, unloading the dishwasher, an occasional washing load and he normally settles the girls on a night as he doesn't see them during the day. BUT, he would never think to dust, vacuum, change the beds...
  117. lisalulu

    *THURSDAY DAILY THREAD*

    Morning ladies. HAPPY OCTOBER (nearly Christmas....:)) I love QVC too Blingbabe, I can switch it on for '10 minutes' but usually when I next look at the clock a whole morning has disappeared ;) Wish I could stay in bed reading Sbridge but I've gotta pack h2b and kids off to work, school and...
  118. lisalulu

    On noooo just realised are u gunna have..

    I'm with you Blingbabe. I know my family feel guilty eating around me then I feel guilty for making them feel guilty!! My sisters who will both be here for Xmas are very very against CD (both naturally slim) and always harp on at me about how dangerous it is. I just want to have one day where I...
  119. lisalulu

    ***October Halloween Challenge***

    Me too!! DisneyParis - 11lbs Doubledebra - 14lbs Emmapetty - 14lbs Kelly2485 - 14lbs Lisalulu - 14lbs Misspinkkat - 14lbs Music - 14lbs Pebble83 - 14lbs Vickiabd - 14lbs
  120. lisalulu

    ***WEDNESDAY DAILY THREAD ***

    Oh hun, I know how you feel. It can be so disheartening when you feel like you've worked so hard for so little but at least you're going in the right direction. So often people have a small loss and follow it with a huge one the week after. Maybe cutting out bars like you said will boost your...
  121. lisalulu

    On noooo just realised are u gunna have..

    It'll be week 12 for me too :D Can you use turkey instead of chicken on 810? ;)
  122. lisalulu

    My motivation.....

    Thanks hun! I really need some motivation right now... day 3 and the headache is killing me. Some hot buttered toast is calling my name I need to keep strong
  123. lisalulu

    On noooo just realised are u gunna have..

    I'll be having an off plan but sensible Christmas day... one day off to spend with my entire family most of whom I see 3-4 times a year tops. Turkey, lots of veggies and maybe a little pig-in-a-blanket ;)
  124. lisalulu

    My motivation.....

    I wanted to put a visual reference here of my motivation(s) so I can come give myself a big kick up the booty when I'm having an off day. My husband to be and my beautiful little girls. Mollie is on the left and is 2 and Imogen is on the right and she is 4. I want to lose weight to make...
  125. lisalulu

    ***WEDNESDAY DAILY THREAD ***

    Afternoon fellow CDers! What a crappy day its been. I woke up with the dreaded day 3 headache, looked at the clock and realised we were going to be late for school. My 4 year old also had a major hissy fit Debra. My 2 year old is under the weather and is letting me know it..... ARGH! 1.5 litres...
  126. lisalulu

    *** TUESDAY DAILY THREAD ***

    Nice one Charlotte! Now you're going to be running to the toilet all night ;)
  127. lisalulu

    *** TUESDAY DAILY THREAD ***

    Pebbles you have to try one. I make the half vanilla and the half chocolate seperately and then pour them in together but don't stir them so its kinda like a marble affect..... ice cold and through a straw- PERFECTION!
  128. lisalulu

    *** TUESDAY DAILY THREAD ***

    I am soooo going to go buy some lolly moulds tomorrow! Fab idea for an evening treat! Pebbles, if I'm weighing out half a pack it is pretty much exactly 2 tablespoons per half pack. Makes it easier than getting the scales out. I luuurve Millyway shakes!
  129. lisalulu

    *** TUESDAY DAILY THREAD ***

    Awww thanks Emma. Things are soooo much better for me now. The last 6 months have been one disastrous rollercoaster ride, but I'm learning to deal with it a lot better now. I finally feel 100% ready to tackle CD and I've not just guilt tripped myself into restarting. I'm back at the exact weight...
  130. lisalulu

    *** TUESDAY DAILY THREAD ***

    Morning ladies. Day 2 for me today.... again! Little bit worried about being allowed to restart CD properly- at the minute I'm using up some old packs, but I'll run out of them by next Monday. I'm off to meet my new CDC on Sunday- I didn't get along with my old one and this one seems lovely...
  131. lisalulu

    O/T Fake Tan

    Ohhh perfect timing for you to ask this! Its my sisters wedding on Saturday and I really need to tan my legs but I'm a fake tan virgin. I'm really worried about doing it- my bridesmaid dress is cocktail length and if it goes wrong I'm going to look a blooming plonker! Anymore tips.... I'm...
  132. lisalulu

    [OT] Keith Floyd

    Such a sad day :(
  133. lisalulu

    Derren brown

    Seems more than feasible Jim, I did notice the camera shake myself too. He also said at the beginning that there was nobody in the studio except him and TWO cameramen. What was that second cameraman filming me wonders...? Also the fact the balls are so far away from Derren and the TV, was that...
  134. lisalulu

    Derren brown

    For those who may want to, you can watch it again here!!
  135. lisalulu

    *Gulp* Pregnant??

    Another one here who got pregnant whilst on the pill, sorry Hannah!! Hope you get the result you want from your test :)
  136. lisalulu

    ketosis?

    There are a few symptoms like bad 'death' breath, being quite cold, not being very hungry.... Keep glugging the water, have a nice bath and an early night, you should see the elusive 'Big K' tomorrow.
  137. lisalulu

    Scary - but gotta do it...

    Thanks for the link Twinkle. It seems I may be able to give blood and go on the bone marrow register after SS after all!
  138. lisalulu

    2 September Hour by Hour/ Daily **

    Morning ladies! The elusive 'death breath' has arrived this morning along with a total loss of 5.75lbs in 2 days- I'm in heaven!! Evenings are the worst for me too, so I also give myself a mani or pedi. I really like to buy the 2 for £7 books in Asda and snuggle down in bed with a good book, a...
  139. lisalulu

    O/T Cross with DH right now!

    Heehee, I like this idea. Although, if he is anything like my h2b, then he'd end up grumbling, wandering off to bed and leaving you to clean the mess up!
  140. lisalulu

    O/T Cross with DH right now!

    Ohh Lizz, this is me and my h2b to a tee. He is in retail management and frequently works late shifts. On the days he works early shifts he is often asleep by 7 or 8pm. He says he can't help it cause he has to be up at 5:30am and works all day.... but I'm up at between 5:30 to 6am EVERY morning...
  141. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    Just got back from our afternoon out. The interactive exhibition at the museum was really good fun! The kids went to a lovely little cafe and tucked into hot dogs, chips and lots of fried onions followed by ice creams whilst I was a good girl. Then we did the shopping and I managed to be good in...
  142. lisalulu

    1 September Hour by Hour!

    Whoops.... I just flashed the window cleaner by accident! I ran upstairs to get changed, stripped off, realised my jeans were in the ironing pile in the utility, ran back down in my bra and undies to grab them and there he was. Cleaning the kitchen window and waving at the girls drawing at the...
  143. lisalulu

    1 September Hour by Hour!

    Ohh, someone else who does the 'white rabbit, white rabbit' thing! My Nan told me to do it when I was a youngster and everyone thinks I'm mad- I was beginning to wonder if my old Nan made it up to make me look stupid! My DD1 starts full time school on Thursday and neither of us can blooming...
  144. lisalulu

    *Clare's 100% cracking the whip diary*

    Loving the positive mantra Clare, I'm doing the exact same today. I'm planning on heading to the park with my girls for a good old run around in the sun and then going to look around the interactive play exhibition in the museum. Nothing like a bit of fresh air to help you feel positive. Also...
  145. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    Don't worry, there'll be lots of pictures. I'm not sure how much I suit violet, but the dress is pretty flattering. The hotel overlooks the West Pier at Brighton and as a surprise for my sister, my other sister and I have bought some floating lanterns to 'release' (for want of a better word) in...
  146. lisalulu

    Is coke Zero ok?

    Hi Caz. Officially, Coke Zero is a 'no' but I know lots of people on Minimins (including myself) who have the occasional glass. Although it doesn't contain citric acid it can still trigger hunger pangs or cravings in some people, so it should be drunk with caution. Personally, I'm fine...
  147. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    Well I'm back.... again! Since starting CD in April, I've had tonsillitis, thyroid problems, swine flu and agonising toothache followed by after extraction dry socket. Can't say I've had the best few months and its really affected my mood and motivation. It is 2 weeks on Saturday until I am...
  148. lisalulu

    'Restart', motivation-please come and find me!

    Well done Angela- how did you find it? I might have a look at some online CBT courses, probably when I've got a few weeks SS under my belt again. I'm determined to kick myself into shape this time!
  149. lisalulu

    O/T Need a little rant cause I'm in pain!

    Feeling much better now Clare, thanks for asking! Finally got to the dentist on the Tuesday and he confirmed I had dry socket so I've had medicated dressings and antibiotics and I'm on the mend now. Blooming good job I did ring them though, turns out the silly receptionist hadn't put my...
  150. lisalulu

    September Challenge

    Count me in! Quizzicalgrrl -10 Boardwitless -10 DisneyParis -10 Hoping2Losebig! -7 ParisBeach -14 Richman14 -6 TrueBlueAngel -13 Baby_callalillies - 12 Lisalulu - 14lbs
  151. lisalulu

    'Restart', motivation-please come and find me!

    Well done for biting the bullet and getting back to it Angela. You've lost an amazing amount of weight, you should be very proud. The online CBT course sounds interesting, do you think it works?
  152. lisalulu

    *Clare's 100% cracking the whip diary*

    Glad to see you're back and feeling more positive Clare. I'm back on SS today after about 2 months of on/off attempts and a 10lb gain! Damn tooth ache/dry socket! Can't wait for the kids to go back to school on Thursday, a routine always helps me. Anyway, I'm right there with you now- 100% till...
  153. lisalulu

    Scary - but gotta do it...

    Wow Twinkle, what a very special and generous thing to do. Does anyone know if you can join the register with autoimmune problems. I've always wanted to give blood and when I eventually got around to registering I found out I wasn't allowed!
  154. lisalulu

    Urgent - Hypoglycemia

    Oh crickey Liz, that must have been very scary. This happened to me quite a lot when I was pregnant, I had to keep a chocolate bar with me all the time. In this case I had something pregnancy related called Hyperemesis Gravidarum, which caused my blood sugar to dip seriously low and if I stood...
  155. lisalulu

    My Saturday Night Dress

    I love dress 2 Charley. Like others have posted in the picture comments, you could wear leggings or tights to hide your knees (which I don't think are bad at all by the way!) All the dresses look lovely. Hope you feel confident and glamorous whatever you decide to wear :0)
  156. lisalulu

    O/T - What shoes to wear with jeans?

    I agree, ballerinas look lovely with jeans and can be worn to be either casual or slightly smarter. How about some flat calf-knee length boots with your jeans tucked in? There are some lovely bright, colourful ones out this year. As posted above, a kitten heel can be really comfy too. HTH xx
  157. lisalulu

    Boot shopping!

    Just wondering if any of you shop-a-holic ladies out there could give me ideas on where to buy some boots from? I want some flat, calf-knee length boots that won't cost the earth. Every autumn I promise I'll treat myself to some nice expensive ones but never have. Now I really want some to...
  158. lisalulu

    I have some big milestones coming up - update I've hit the first one!!!

    Wow, 3 milestone in (possibly) 3 weeks! Well done hun! I'm so glad to see someone doing so well 'plodding along', that is pretty much what I am/will be doing to reach goal :D :D
  159. lisalulu

    O/T Need a little rant cause I'm in pain!

    Thanks for the replies ladies. I will be off to see the doctor/dentist or possibly even local drug dealer if this pain doesn't ease off soon. Its now 5am and I'm in agony. My TOTM has arrived in the night too, so I've gots cramps to top it all off. Right now I'd take the toothache back, it...
  160. lisalulu

    O/T Need a little rant cause I'm in pain!

    Thanks Clare. I went to the emergency dentist last weekend but it was really hard to an appointment and it is miles away from me. I rang NHS direct at 10am on Saturday, they put me in touch with the emergency dentist for my area who didn't get back to me until 8:30 on Sunday morning (wasted the...
  161. lisalulu

    O/T Need a little rant cause I'm in pain!

    Hi all. I posted last week about my terrible tooth ache and my inability to find an NHS dentist. I eventually got booked myself in for September 3rd but the pain was beyond belief and I went to the emergency dentist on Sunday. Because I have a massive phobia and she couldn't sedate me...
  162. lisalulu

    Week 10: Weigh In

    Oh my gosh Jim, what an amazing loss. You've done so well- 10 weeks and 73lbs is mind blowing, I wish I was a man purely for weight loss reasons. I reckon you could get to 15st in no time... go for it!! Well done again!
  163. lisalulu

    Totally O/T- scared of the dentist

    Managed to get back in with the nice dentist at my old practise- but not until 3rd September!! I don't think I'm going to get any sleep between now and then.
  164. lisalulu

    Totally O/T- scared of the dentist

    Thanks for the replies ladies Do either of you know how to find an NHS dentist nowadays? And if I need anaesthetic, is it safe on SS?
  165. lisalulu

    Totally O/T- scared of the dentist

    Hi all I have never really had a problem with dentists before- as a child I had really healthy teeth and never really needed work doing. When I fell pregnant however, I had really bad gum and teeth problems and since we had moved areas, I was seeing a new (and not very nice at all) dentist...
  166. lisalulu

    My GHD's died!

    GHD's are made in my hometown. One of my friends works for them and got me my last pair for £20!! I'm on my third pair now- first ones caught fire (the 1st generation GHDs had a habit of doing that...) and my h2b stood on my next pair :( The ones I have now have lasted 3 and a half years and...
  167. lisalulu

    Is it possible to go too much???

    The key is to sip the water throughout the day,- excessive consumption over a short period of time is what seems to be the most harmful. I'm not sure why peeing a lot would be a problem, but it may be worth mentioning it to your CDC if it doesn't settle down Gem?
  168. lisalulu

    NEVER treat the kids........

    My girls are both good at that too Jim. All they ever want for dinner is tins 'Disney Princess' or 'Tinkerbell' spaghetti on toast. On the rare occasion I give them it, they eat the toast and leave the blooming spaghetti!
  169. lisalulu

    OT food mentioned!

    I didn't even know Primula cheese still existed, haven't seen or heard of it in years. May have to see if my h2b will start stocking it at work for a post CD treat.
  170. lisalulu

    OT food mentioned!

    I'd swap celery (seems to be popping up alot- bleurgh!) for Walkers Pickled Onion crisps. Mmmm mmmm! Oh and water for Baileys ;-)
  171. lisalulu

    Relationship advice desperately needed!!!

    Well done for getting back on track Gem, its hard to do but it seems you have the right mindset. I know how you feel with your OH. My h2b is just the same, he has major issues with the fact I'm losing weight and worries I'll leave him once I'm slim. I have no idea why he worries, he is my...
  172. lisalulu

    Do I say anything??

    Go for it Caroline! You only live once! The fact that he invited you to not only come along, but the photograph his gig is a good sign. Means he wanted you there AND wanted a reason to keep in contact after too. You've known him 2 years and have maintained a friendship (on and off the computer...
  173. lisalulu

    OMG!!

    Virgin banana's..... my mind wanders..... Anyway, back on Earth- lemme know if it is like custard Bubbly. Would lurve some custard right now!
  174. lisalulu

    Bingo wings and the urgent need to get rid of them!

    Hi all. I really need to firm up my upper arms as I am my sisters bridesmaid in 6 weeks time- my dress is amazing, it sucks everything in and does wonders for my figure, but my arms just spoil the whole look! Really need some advice on what exercises are good to trim up the upper arm area please
  175. lisalulu

    149 days til...

    I'd like to be getting near to goal..... its a big ask though! We shall see!
  176. lisalulu

    OMG!!

    I REALLY want to try the banana- I'm not a fan of banana usually but someone told me the hot banana shakes are like custard. I want one.....
  177. lisalulu

    First Weigh In on Calorie Counting....

    Well done Caroline, thats a brill "half-week" loss!
  178. lisalulu

    Thinking about stopping posting

    Oooh vodka! I have my last Tamiflu to take tonight, so I may sneak in a few V&C's on Sunday night before Monday restart. So glad you're feeling more positive hun. Do you still have my mobile number? Remember you can text me anytime you need to. Enjoy your night off (and your 10 or so vodkas)...
  179. lisalulu

    Thinking about stopping posting

    Hmmm, didn't birds evole FROM dinosaurs? Therefore they couldn't eat chickens? Confused.com Do dinosaurs taste like chicken?
  180. lisalulu

    Sick and Poo :( Sorry if TMI! Advise needed pls?

    Ohhh poor you hun. Its horrible isn't it? I'm on Tamiflu and its given me sickness and diarrhea- I'm over the flu but my stomach is still all over the place. Lots of water, plenty of rest and if you feel you need it, then maybe have an SS+ meal (you'll probably just bring it back up anyway) Hope...
  181. lisalulu

    [OT] Random Friday Humour

    My favourite funny place name!
  182. lisalulu

    [OT] Random Friday Humour

    OMG Twinkle.... they could be my next door neighbours! Idiots!
  183. lisalulu

    Don't Break the Chain..motivational tool

    I want a fairy sticker chart..... Great idea KD, will be using online chart for re-start on Monday. Just need to get the rest of these Tamiflu taken and wait for the horrid side affects to stop. Can't wait!
  184. lisalulu

    Thinking about stopping posting

    Good advice by the way Guru, thats how my Grandpa stopped smoking years ago. He got up one morning and just said "I can wait another hour" every hour until he just stopped wanting one. Wish I had that kind of willpower with food :)
  185. lisalulu

    Thinking about stopping posting

    Well if you were a chicken in a past life, you'd have been a cannibal chick!! Back in my student days I worked at the cake shop in Morrisons, right next to Oven fresh where they cooked those chickens. Some of the stuff I saw happen behind the scenes..... its enough to put you off roast chicken...
  186. lisalulu

    Thinking about stopping posting

    Mia, Mia, Mia..... hunnie! Is this what happens when I'm not around to kick you up the bum? ;) Come on hun, pick yourself up and get back on with it. Your posts don't bring anyone down hun- its a SUPPORT forum remember? I've told you before that I find you a massive inspiration. To do this...
  187. lisalulu

    Does it get harder?

    I agree Guru- I found weeks 2 and 3 the worst emotionally, but Minimins got me through! These were the weeks when the initial rush of willpower wavered and I had to start breaking my bad habits. After the first week everything is a case of mind over matter, there is no actual physical hardship...
  188. lisalulu

    O/T Need advice

    Thanks ladies, just needed to vent!!
  189. lisalulu

    Does it get harder?

    Hi PKR. Firstly, well done on a brilliant first loss, that is really amazing. The physical effects of the diet are certainly at their worst during the first week when you're heading into ketosis. By 3 weeks, ketosis should be established enough for you to have the bars, mousse and water...
  190. lisalulu

    What to do?

    I love the dress you've found Trueblue! My husband's company always has a very formal Christmas function (in January....) and I'm sick of always being the only woman in trousers. Can't wait to go gown hunting for this years party!
  191. lisalulu

    O/T Need advice

    Thanks Marissa and you other ladies, just a bit worried about Sam at the minute. Sent a long, boring venting PM to Emma earlier and am just about to go read her reply!
  192. lisalulu

    O/T Need advice

    Hi guys. Wondering if anyone knows a good site or forum I can go to for relationship advice please? I'm tearing my hair out here :( .......
  193. lisalulu

    Just been diagnosed with swine flu...

    I'm just half way through my Tamiflu, like Hannah says, you really don't wanna take it on an empty stomach. I've had some really nasty side affects, was up on the toilet all night after taking my first tablet. Hope you feel better soon x x
  194. lisalulu

    I passed out...

    Morning Emma. Hope you're feeling better today after a nice rest and your brilliant WI. Thinking of you xx
  195. lisalulu

    I passed out...

    Sorry if I got your hopes up Emma, the only time I ever passed out before CD was when I was in the early stages of pregnancy. I agree with Onlyme, have a nice bath but not too hot or you may go dizzy when you stand up, and take a glass of water in with you too. Good luck with WI tonight hunnie x
  196. lisalulu

    I passed out...

    Ohh Emma, big hugs hun. It must be and emotionally and physically draining time, look after yourself and try and get some rest. You couldn't be pregnant could you?
  197. lisalulu

    Can we have porridge and bars on the same day?

    I once spent 2 weeks eating 2 porridge and one bar or mousse every day and my CDC said it was fine. I didn't think you could have mousse and a bar, but its better than cheating or not eating at all.
  198. lisalulu

    **Water Water Wednesday Hour By Hour **

    Yep, Debenhams. I think the first dress I tried on was labelled wrong then, cause it fit perfectly on the bust! To be honest, I was quite shocked and upset that I needed a 20, so although it is going to be a hassle trying to find a new one, I'm happy that I'm more likely a size 16 than a 20!
  199. lisalulu

    **Water Water Wednesday Hour By Hour **

    I got 'fitted' at Bravissimo on Saturday after buying the dress. They don't even measure, they just look at your current bra and guess. I couldn't believe how much better my new bras and bustier felt. I went from a 42DD to a 38F in about 3 minutes ;-) I was expecting it though, I was last...
  200. lisalulu

    **Water Water Wednesday Hour By Hour **

    Morning ladies. Restart failed on Monday after I found out myself and my four year old daughter have swine flu. I have had to put it back a week cause I need to eat with the Tamiflu and I don't have the energy to learn about (and do) the higher CD plans. H2b is making healthy meals, so it...
  201. lisalulu

    Mia's Neverending Diary

    Hiya Mia. Well done for getting started again hun, don't worry about the nuts, just move on from here. You're going to be looking fab for your holiday. I didn't end up re-starting on Monday because me and my little Imogen have been diagnosed with swine flu. I have to eat with the Tamiflu and I...
  202. lisalulu

    Cosmetic Surgery

    My old CDC went to Tunisia for her tummy tuck, she was featured in the CD mag (can't remember for the life of me what it is called!) She thinks it is the best thing she has ever done and would recommend it to anyone
  203. lisalulu

    In Need of BIG Help To Restart :(

    Hiya Mia hunni- long time no speak! Glad you had a great holiday and so glad to see you giving another try. I started back on CD SS this morning after a few turbulent weeks and am feeling pretty positive. My first aim is to stick to SS till I run out of packs, which will be about 3 or 4 weeks...
  204. lisalulu

    Dress size help needed rather urgently please!

    Hi all. I'm off shopping for my bridesmaids dress for my sisters wedding today. I am re-starting CD on Monday with a view of using up all my left over packs and IF I can manage it this time around continue a bit longer. I have counted my packs and I should have enough for 5 and a half weeks...
  205. lisalulu

    **Thinner Thursday Hour By Hour**

    Morning all. Thought I'd pop in and get my head around the diet ready for my restart on Monday. The hour by hour thread always kept me going, so here I am trying to motivate myself. Sbridge, I had tonsillitis last time I did CD and had to come off it. But I did do a bit of research and know...
  206. lisalulu

    Ok I'm totally confused

    You say you've been ill? I'm sure I read a while back that your body can often hang onto excess water when you are under the weather and for a while afterwards. I'm sure it will come off eventually. Well done on your great losses so far and keep at it- YOU CANNOT BE GAINING 'REAL' WEIGHT!
  207. lisalulu

    Binge Eating Disorder **Long post and food mentioned**

    Everything everyone is saying is making perfect sense to me. I'm interested in having a look at the books mentioned, hopefully they'll explain a bit more about BED. My heart is telling me to have another go at Cambridge, but my head is saying I won't be able to do it. I just can't seem to...
  208. lisalulu

    Binge Eating Disorder **Long post and food mentioned**

    Ahh I re-read KDs post and it makes more sense now- I'm a bit brain mashed today. I'm amazed so many people suffer from this, I really never knew about it before. Its so easy to label somebody as just plain greedy if they are overweight or obese, yet have sympathy and understanding for people...
  209. lisalulu

    Binge Eating Disorder **Long post and food mentioned**

    Or in my case, all 3! Lol! I do remember replying to your post a while back, it was that post that opened my eyes again to how low I was feeling- instead of blaming it on CD messing with my hormones. Can't believe that after more than 4 years I can still sometimes be in denial about my...
  210. lisalulu

    Binge Eating Disorder **Long post and food mentioned**

    Thanks Richman. Ohh and well done on your AMAZING loss- I've seen the piccies on your sisters Facebook, you both look brilliant :D
  211. lisalulu

    Binge Eating Disorder **Long post and food mentioned**

    Hi all. Just wondering if anyone could offer some pearls of wisdom or advice please? I recently quit CD after struggling to cope on the diet. I lost 2 stone but it took me a loooong time and CD was so difficult for me. I nibbled, I cheated, I picked and then I felt so guilty I would often miss...
  212. lisalulu

    Thinking of coming back

    Thank you for all your replies ladies. I'm feeling pretty good about taking the first step back into Cambridge, just wish I could get going now instead of waiting a week. I know I will regret it if I miss out on the 'festivities' of my sisters hen weekend though (ie. getting hammered) so next...
  213. lisalulu

    Thinking of coming back

    Thanks for replying Curly. I have to say- you look AMAZING! Can't believe how good you look, well done hunni! I was wondering about going to a new CDC and maybe having fortnightly weigh ins to spread the travelling out a bit more. I'm so stubborn... I don't want old CDC to know I've gained...
  214. lisalulu

    Thinking of coming back

    Hi everyone. Some of you may remember me from a few months ago- I left a while back due to ill health and personal circumstance but now I'm considering a return to Cambridge. To be honest, I have come back here now in a hope that some of you ladies who were so nice to me before will persuade me...
  215. lisalulu

    Feeling really down and depressed

    I've felt like it for a few weeks Lexie, just not been posting because I've been bottling it up, plus I've been too tired to keep up with the forums. I've been 100%, but its causing real problems. Sam just got home, we've had a chat and I'm going to go back to see my GP about maybe needing to go...
  216. lisalulu

    Feeling really down and depressed

    I am so fed up. All I can think about it food, all day, every day. I am addicted. I could eat and eat, well past being full, to the point where I am in pain, like I used to do. I'm fed up of being exhausted, moody, snappy, emotional, fed up of the snide comments about the diet, fed up of living...
  217. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    Been AWOL for about a week. Stuck to CD, just finding the site more a hindrance than a help at the minute. I find the diet easier when I put it to the back of my mind instead of lurking here all day. Been feeling really down this week, emotions all over the place, energy has disappeared...
  218. lisalulu

    Crazys "No Binging Allowed" Diary...

    I'm going through the same thing with my Mum Nat, its blooming hard cause she was one of my best friends before I started CD. She lost her own Mum a while back and hasn't been right since, she has been on and off Citalopram and I've finally persuaded her to go back onto them and stick at it, so...
  219. lisalulu

    Crazys "No Binging Allowed" Diary...

    I'm pretty sure Fluoxetine is an SSRI, that sounds just what you need. Well done for going hun, and if you ever want to chat/scream/shout/rant or rave... just gimme a PM.
  220. lisalulu

    Mia's 100% SS Daily Diary

    Awww Mia hun, 1.5lbs is great cause you had a big loss last week. Don't beat yourself up, just keep on plugging away at it and keep those scales in the boot of the car- just don't pull over to the side of the road and whip them when you're having withdrawl symptoms, you'd look like a crazy lady
  221. lisalulu

    *** Temptation Bustin' THURSDAY - Hour by Hour ***

    Good moooooning all you lovely losing ladies and lurking lads ;) Glad to see everyone is so upbeat, and so many of you have had 'scale movement'. I'm avoiding mine until I have a bowel movement :D Feeling bloated, think TOTM may be due too, so lazy day for me. Was up in the night with Mollie...
  222. lisalulu

    I passed my driving test

    Oh Lexie, how sweet are you? Well done hun, I know how hard it was for you last time and how much this mean to you! Can just imagine you looking all glam in some killer heels, a corset and a nice sporty little car! :553::bliss::bliss::bliss::553:
  223. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    All those will be brilliant for firming everything up a bit, which is never a bad thing. They'll also help you build lean muscle (I'm not talking body builder style) and muscle burns calories quicker than fat, so use more calories just sleeping :D :D :D
  224. lisalulu

    Crazys "No Binging Allowed" Diary...

    Well done on sticking at it, those early days are so hard aren't they. Have you had any luck getting to the docs yet?
  225. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    Although, good on you for having the energy to do Sport Active. H2b bought it and I had a turn, I was worn out after a few minutes. Listen to your body, if you have the energy to do it, I think you'll be okay. You have a lot less weight to shift around all day than me, so you'll have a bit more...
  226. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    I suppose it varies from person to person Molly, but the theory is that SS gives you about 415kcal which is just enough energy to get an average person through an average day whilst still burning fat. Any less than that and you'll go into starvation mode. I've heard people on here saying they go...
  227. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    Heehee! Yes, your pooch will be your best buddy if you take him/her for long walks. I don't do any strenuous exercise, just a little go on the Wiifit cause its fun, plus some abdominal, chest and upper arm resistance training in the vain hope of trying to firm up. I want to start running again...
  228. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    Depends what you struggle with I suppose. At the minute mine are normally upping my water for a few days or doing so long on the Wii fit each day. I prefer not to set weight loss goals, cause I have no real control over what the scales say, but I can control what I drink and how much I exercise :)
  229. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    Setting standards too high for myself has been one of my biggest downfalls in the past too. I love my mini goals because they never feel 'too much'- they're so easy to achieve really, but I get a real boost and a lot of motivation from reaching them.
  230. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    Glad you're getting yourself back on track hun. Have you thought about starting a diary too? It really helps you think straight :) The mini goals are brilliant as well, helps keep you motivated- baby steps soon add up. Its been a long day, I'm worn out (even after a little nap this...
  231. lisalulu

    O/T Thinking of having my hair done... but

    Oh enjoy yourself hun, there is nothing like a good pamper. I think the cut will look amazing. I'm currently growing mine out from a blonde inverted bob- what you're getting :) I've gone back to my natural dark brown because I had to have it coloured every 3 weeks at a cost of £60. Couldn't...
  232. lisalulu

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

    Nice one Curly, you'll be at goal in a few week. Well done hunnie, can't believe how quickly you're gettting there!
  233. lisalulu

    *** Walk the Line Wednesday. Hour By Hour ***

    Starting coming down thick and fast here too. Love thunder, its so dramatic and suits my mood today. Will snuggle up in bed in an hours time when Imogen is off to school and watch it through the skylight with a nice mint choccie shake
  234. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    Thanks ladies Another 100% day under my belt! I'm not kidding myself into thinking that I've got it cracked, but its nice that I'm learning to alter my thought patterns when it comes to food. Been up most of the night with Mollie who is getting her last molars through, after a dose of Calpol...
  235. lisalulu

    *** Walk the Line Wednesday. Hour By Hour ***

    Morning all. Good luck with your 'thing' today Lexie, you'll sail through it. I'm right there with you all on that line, I'm feeling positive still but have been up all night with Mollie who is getting her last molars through. She has had a slight temp but was fine after being dosed up with...
  236. lisalulu

    Slowly getting there (and very proud of it too ;))

    Thanks Jess. There was another 1lb off this morning, so thats now 24 1/2lbs since those original piccies- 20 1/2 since restart :D :D I'm a happy bunny this morning, even if I have to force the porridge down
  237. lisalulu

    Slowly getting there (and very proud of it too ;))

    Thanks Clare, I feel pretty proud of myself. I know I'm not losing as fast as others, but sticking to CD (99% of the time) even though I've been through so much and am struggling so much is a big achievement for me. Can't wait to be a stunning bride Ju, if I look half as good as you did on your...
  238. lisalulu

    Slowly getting there (and very proud of it too ;))

    Thanks everyone, glad I aren't imagining the difference. Isn't it amazing what a few compliments and a good weight loss can do to your mood and self-esteem?
  239. lisalulu

    OT - Depression/Apathy

    Hi Watergirl. First things first, a big hug and a massive well done, I would imagine it took some real guts to start this thread. I suffered from post-natal depression after the birth of my eldest, and anti-natal depression during my second pregnancy. Since then, I've had a few bouts of mild...
  240. lisalulu

    Slowly getting there (and very proud of it too ;))

    Oh, forgot to mention- how much do I love having a properly fitted bra! They're no longer down to my knees ;)
  241. lisalulu

    Slowly getting there (and very proud of it too ;))

    Thanks ladies. Most of my lost inches are from my stomach and bust, the thighs have barely shifted at all, but I feel like I'm a bit more in proportion now. Today has been such a confidence boost, it almost feels like it can't be real. I can slowly feel the self esteem coming back ;)
  242. lisalulu

    low carb snack food - food mentioned

    If it was me, I would be taking Cheesestrings- I used to be addicted to the little plastic things. I reckon them and Babybels would be fine out of the fridge as long as you keep them in a coolish place. Also love Cashews and pine nuts.... yummy!
  243. lisalulu

    Mia's 100% SS Daily Diary

    Don't let the 1lb gain get you down hun, it'll be gone by tomorrow. Keep at it, up the water and stay positive- you are doing brilliantly xx
  244. lisalulu

    Slowly getting there (and very proud of it too ;))

    As some of you may know, I've struggled doing CD lately but this week I've been a good girl and have lost a brilliant 5 3/4lbs (unofficial, but I'm still happy). I also received my first weight loss related compliments today, and for the first time I've felt like there is a difference in my...
  245. lisalulu

    Body shaping pants

    I had a HUGE tummy before CD and bought myself an Esbelt Waist Cincher after seeing Gok use one on an early series of HTLGN. It made me have a lovely hourglass figure (a small miracle ;)) and stayed in place all night, but the hook and eye fastening showed through my close fitting dress, so I...
  246. lisalulu

    Crazys "No Binging Allowed" Diary...

    Hi Natalie. I've wanted to reply for a few days but my own head just wasn't in the right place, but it is now, so here goes. Well done for resisting the binge the other night, how did you distract yourself? I think you've made a good choice about going to the doctor, sometimes it really helps...
  247. lisalulu

    **telling the demons to s*d off tuesday hour by hour***

    Hi Angela, we cross posted. I'd take some Senna, it'll help shift the 'blockage'. Do you take a fibre suppliment at all?
  248. lisalulu

    **telling the demons to s*d off tuesday hour by hour***

    I keep having another sneaky peek at the picture I took today and comparing it to my start picture. I didn't see a difference in myself in the mirror but there clearly is one in the pics! I don't think there is anything more motivating than that.
  249. lisalulu

    **Lisa's "determined to do it this time" diary!** 100th restart....

    Thanks Katy. You know, I never realised how big my stomach was until that picture, I always blamed it on a bad camera angle. So happy its going the right direction now, I feel like I might be able to conquer CD after all ;)
  250. lisalulu

    Something to make all you losers laugh

    LMAO- nice one Ju! Small things can be big confidence boosters ;) Well done hun :)
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