Search results

  1. Ibizamad

    Im so so excited but I could cry!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hi Jess Not been around lately at all...but just wanted to wish you a fantastic holiday and well done on the 4 stone. that's amazing! Enjoy... Sarah x
  2. Ibizamad

    Slimming Satisfaction Saturday**hour by hour**

    Hi all Haven't been around properly for a while but trying to catch up with posts every now and then. Have just met family from New Zealand at Heathrow yesterday which was brilliant - my sister,husband,niece and 2 wee great nieces(3 and 1). Had a lovely day with them yesterday but now back...
  3. Ibizamad

    Mia's 100% SS Daily Diary

    Hope you have had a brilliant time Mia - i am sooooooo jealous. I luuurrvve Take That, don't care how old I am!!! You must post a couple of pics if poss!!! Hope you were good too...you are doing sooo well, loving the diary, such a good idea. 'Never forget' that with a bit of 'patience' your...
  4. Ibizamad

    latest pics........

    wow!!!! These pics are fantastic and such an inspiration. Well done you!! And your wee dog looks so cute too!!! Sarah x
  5. Ibizamad

    Fighting the Food Demons Friday ***Hour by Hour***

    Morning Losing people... Brilliant title for the thread Lexie... I think EVERYONE has had a bust up with those b. demons at some stage. I had a veritable 3 rounds with Muhammed Ali last week and put on 5 lbs but the scales this morning are lovely and altho my normal weigh day is Sat...
  6. Ibizamad

    Bingeing and CD?

    Thinking of you Lexie and hope you realise that what has happened in now in the past and you have a fantastic slim future ahead of you. You are not a failure at all.Don't feel guilty as that will make you carry on. You have inspired so many others with your words of wisdom, I hope you can be...
  7. Ibizamad

    16 WEEKS - 4 STONES GONE - IN THE 10's YIPPPPPPEEE

    Fantastic Curly, you are amazing! So inspirational and a walking ad for CD!! The photo is fab... Well done you! Sarah x
  8. Ibizamad

    How do I get my head in gear?

    Go Niki, you CAN do it and you will be the belle of the Ball! Look at the inspirational pics as someone else has suggested. It is a brilliant way of saying'I can and will do the same' Good luck and don't forget to post a pic of you in the dress!! Sarah x
  9. Ibizamad

    What is the most positive thing you have gained from losing weight?

    To receive and accept compliments about myself has been lovely but a difficult thing to accept after years of just being mega huge. To not snore much at night now, tho my HB says he finds that quite disconcerting as at least when I snore he knows i am alive!!! Bless! Wish he would stop...
  10. Ibizamad

    Waistline reducing Wednesday **hour by hour**

    Hi Katy Good to have you back - have missed you. Hope your trip went well.That's amazing that you have continued to lose, so disciplined,well done you! Hope you sort your OH prob out very soon, life is too short. And yes you are soooooo in control. Have a good day Sarah x
  11. Ibizamad

    Waistline reducing Wednesday **hour by hour**

    Curly, we cross posted...WOWEEEEEE!!! WTG!!!! THAT IS AMAZING!!! Bet you don't stop grinning all day!! Sarah x
  12. Ibizamad

    I won, I won!!!!!

    Well done you... You have been so strong. If you can't get your CD stuff, can you get Slimfast shakes and bars out there to tide you over until your next delivery? It has helped me and isn't too different for a few days. Good luck with whatever you manage, but whatever, DON'T GIVE UP! Sarah x
  13. Ibizamad

    Waistline reducing Wednesday **hour by hour**

    Morning Peeps Love the thread name Molly!! I just couldn't take the batteries out of my scales at the moment - I need them to make me focus on the job in hand. It gave me a big scare when I had put weight on last week but it is nice to watch it come back down again, if slowly. It does get...
  14. Ibizamad

    **Trouncing the fat Tuesday - Hour by Hour***

    Chin up Lexie...you'll make it nice time around. You just weren't meant to pass today for a reason...don't know what reason, but it sounds sort of comforting!!! I have had a cr*p day today on the food front and altho cross with myself in some ways, I have needed the carb comfort. Had a very...
  15. Ibizamad

    Metformin And CD

    I take Metformin for type 2 diabetes. I was on CD for 5 weeks back in April and found my blood sugars came down very quickly which was fab. I was taking 3 850mg a day but am now down to 2 - CD is great for this! You do need to keep a close eye on your levels though if you are taking Metformin...
  16. Ibizamad

    **Trouncing the fat Tuesday - Hour by Hour***

    Hi all Am gradually losing the pounds I put on over the last week and feeling a bit happier on that front - just 2 pounds on now so that will soon shift. Totally stressed out this morning tho after major arguements with DS(teenage) yesterday evening. Would love to know what I have done wrong...
  17. Ibizamad

    ***melting away the pounds monday - hour by hour ***

    Morning all Don't like the sunshine today cos have to go to work tho it is an INSET day so at least there aren't any children!!! Had a lovely walk with HB yesterday and was so chuffed to not be out of breath going up a hill - HB was impressed, cos he was knackered!!! 2 stone certainly makes...
  18. Ibizamad

    ***sensationally slimmer saturday - hour by hour ***

    Morning Everyone I am so so cross with myself today as sat is my own personal weigh in day and i have put on 4 pounds - been away most of the week and eaten normally so i get what I deserve but I am horrified how easy it goes back on. Even tho not doing CD now, I am doing S/F and having lots...
  19. Ibizamad

    ***fading away friday - hour by hour thread ***

    Afrernoon All Another day spent on Mudeford beach today, was sooooo hot. I think I was born to be a beach bum! Am trying to be good again but finding it hard cos not been on here properly for so long. It makes such a difference. Anyway won't dwell on the errors of my ways but after...
  20. Ibizamad

    Week 15 WI- and happy happy happy.........

    Well done Curly, what an achievement! Hope you had a lovely time with Mickey and friends... You are so inspiring... Sarah x
  21. Ibizamad

    **Thinking Thin, Feeling Thin Thrusday- hour by hour **

    Afternoon all Good to see you all having mini targets etc and all having a good day. I was up and away early today as we spent the day on the beach with friends. i am now extremely pink but it was soooo lovely. Even had water and bar for lunch so felt good. Felt good on the beach too, even...
  22. Ibizamad

    ***winning the weight war wednesday - hour by hour ***

    Hi All I'm baaaaacccckkk!!! Have had a lovely weekend with my dad who hit 88 on Saturday but sadly have eaten a bit too much while away. I don't get to visit very often and it could have been very awkward cos he wanted to take me out all the time, but I tried to choose as wisely as possible...
  23. Ibizamad

    ** saintly sippin the shakes saturday - hour by hour **

    dont know if this will work as on mobile miles from my lap top! Cant read posts as too expensive but checking in 2 say lost a further 2 pounds this week so well pleased. Am now away until wed. Tricky times but will do my best. Hope you all have a good weekend and will catch up with posts on wed...
  24. Ibizamad

    Baggy Trousers :)

    Great photo Tilly - i am having that problem too - but it is isn't really a problem as it is fab! Wearing a size 20 pair today that havent worn before. Bought them 2 years ago when was losing weight in the hope I would slim into them and they still had the label on them! Feel a bit tight, but...
  25. Ibizamad

    **Firming up Friday** Hour-by-Hour!

    Morning all Sorry to hear of all the sickness around, thankfully the bugs haven't found their way down to Hampshire...yet. Hope you all feel better and the sunshine gets to all part of the UK - it is beautiful here...sorry Lisa! Pleased this morning to have fitted in to some size 20 trousers...
  26. Ibizamad

    Im so excited ...........i just cant hide it!!!!!

    Well done Curly - I can't ever imagine doing that!!!! I will be happy to just get into size 18 anything, and don't think that will be far off hopefully! Wow, you must be sooooo chuffed! Sarah x
  27. Ibizamad

    *** Totally Thin Thursday - Hour by Hour ***

    Morning Lexie and others when you get up!! I love people's reactions to CD - even tho I am not following it now, I am a HUGE fan!! It has given me such a good bosst and a different mind set. Not much happening here apart from a day at work today and another GCSE to cross off the list -...
  28. Ibizamad

    **Wonderful Weighless Wednesday - Hour by Hour ***

    Mia Well done!! Enrique will be so pleased to hear your news!!! Keep going, you are doing really well. Sarah x
  29. Ibizamad

    whhhoooooooo Curly!!!

    Well done Curly, that's fab...and I am soooo envious of you going to Disneyland. Been to DL Paris 10 times now, was there in Feb half term! Just love the place. Have a great time... Sarah x
  30. Ibizamad

    **Wonderful Weighless Wednesday - Hour by Hour ***

    Morning All Missed a couple of days on here but have been catching up with everyone Great pics Lexie, looking so amazing..and good luck for your exam Good luck with weigh in Curly - it'll still be a good one I bet! Nice to see you back on here Tilly, hope things are improving daily for you...
  31. Ibizamad

    7th Weigh in (am on cloud nine)

    Well done - only just been catching up on posts. I am soooo pleased for you. You deserve this big time. It is YOUR time... Sarah x
  32. Ibizamad

    Hi Everybody

    Go Tilly, Go Tilly, Go Tilly.... you are a star! To go through what you are and keep losing weight is really showing your strength as a person and Mum. You are doing it for YOU and that is so important. Your posts have been so inspiring to me and others,and I will be so pleased for you when...
  33. Ibizamad

    **Jessica Rabbit's Diary - Im moving over to maintenance***

    Well done Jess - 100 days is so amazing! And you have a fab weight loss to show for it. Where are you off to on hols? I can't wait for mine to Ibiza but it's not until mid August - 2 weeks all inclusive, the thought of all that food and drink at the moment is scary but I will enjoy it when it...
  34. Ibizamad

    *** slippin down the scales sunday by the hour ***

    Thanks Thelma - just found it...just started a book so may start next month unless I finish this one quickly! I hadn't spotted all the other threads about holidays etc at the bottom!! More time to waste!! Sarah x
  35. Ibizamad

    *** slippin down the scales sunday by the hour ***

    Afternoon(just) all Great name for the post Jess!! I was up really early this morning but didn't want to start the thread cos i wanted to see what your title would be! Glad i waited.:) Crazy, you are a star for resisting all that food. i am sooo impressed. Big pat on pack coming your way...
  36. Ibizamad

    +++So Slinky Saturday on the hour every hour+++

    Just popping in again while my fingers are wanting to wander into packets of things they shouldn't!! So far so good this morning, been downing the water to counteract the indigestion!!! Much better now and just want to be good today which I will be. Wish me luck as i go and trawl thro my...
  37. Ibizamad

    +++So Slinky Saturday on the hour every hour+++

    Morning peeps!:) Hope you all ready for a super slim weekend! Nothing special happening this weekend for me apart from a visit from my sister and husband tomorrow evening as they pass through on the way to their hols. Will be cooking for them but that's not a problem. Was naughty yesterday...
  38. Ibizamad

    *** fat falling off friday - hour by hour***

    Love the title Jess... Have a great day everyone...last day of SATs..woohoo.. and 15 kids coming round after school to celebrate. Must be mad! Last day of school for No. 1 son today then just exams...makes me feel old. Right, need to hoover and tidy before work/school. Have a great 100%...
  39. Ibizamad

    Doctors orders to stop diet not happy !

    Hope you get sorted real soon... Take care Sarah x
  40. Ibizamad

    Week 3 weigh in....

    Well done, that's brilliant... Sarah x
  41. Ibizamad

    *** Winspiration Wednesday - Hour by Hour***

    Quick hello again... Lisa, so pleased about your wedding - you are going to look fab by Feb!! May be if you get your dog, it can be a bridesmaid!! LOL..Sorry you have felt so crap for so long,let's hope you are on the turn now so you can enjoy your birthday. Mia good luck with the weigh in...
  42. Ibizamad

    *** Winspiration Wednesday - Hour by Hour***

    Morning Team losers Missed out on posting yesterday, but did catch up with things in the evening. Happy this morning tho as have lost 2 lbs this week and as most of you know I have swapped to S/F since last Wednesday so pleased all round. Wasn't sure how my body would react to the change...
  43. Ibizamad

    *** Motivational Monday - Hour by Hour ***

    Welcome back Jess!!! We missed you! Hope you are going to reply to at least 7000 of the posts!!!!LOL Isn't it funny how we rely so much on computers! I hate it when I can't get on ours if someone else is using it! Really feel like I am missing out - such a saddo. Have a good evening one and...
  44. Ibizamad

    weigh in number 6!!

    Well done Tilly...fantastic achievement...:D Sarah x
  45. Ibizamad

    *** Motivational Monday - Hour by Hour ***

    Bonjour All Sorry you are still not well Welland - hope the interview goes well and they give you the sympathy vote! Lexie - great idea, mine is to spend just 10 mins a day on the Wii fit doing the step aerobics as a token gesture of exercise. Will struggle to get any longer using the TV...
  46. Ibizamad

    Restaurants

    Oh wow!!! Lucky lucky!!! I don't think I would be able to eat anything i would be so excited!!! Have a great time and well done on your choice of food! Sarah x P.S. Send him my love!!!
  47. Ibizamad

    Just feel down today

    Go Wabbitt Go!! Tomorrow is another day and you will wake up buzzin' again. We all have down days but the thing is we are all here to help each other get over them. Just keep remembering how far you have come already, what you USED to be like and where you are going to be VERY soon. It's...
  48. Ibizamad

    *~* Slim and Sexy Sunday- hour by hour *~*

    Hope all you poorly peoples are feeling a bit better this aftie. Well done Katy - such good news...bet you just want to hug your scales now. I would be on and off them all day just to be sure! Fab loss Sarette, you really are on a roll... I have had a lovely half hour trying on summer...
  49. Ibizamad

    A big achievement for me!!

    Cool Curly...a bit of confidence goes a long way , literally!! You'll be driving all over the place soon - enjoy! Sarah x
  50. Ibizamad

    *~* Slim and Sexy Sunday- hour by hour *~*

    Morning Lisa and all who are in slimming mode... Sorry to hear you are still feeling crp - if i was you I would have whatever it takes to make me feel better(within reason of course!) as you so need to be on top form anyway to look after the children and to stay focussed on CD. I am not an...
  51. Ibizamad

    Cravings? Tempted to eat something you shouldn't? Here's something that might help!!

    Excellent way of putting it! My way is to picture the little disabled girl at school that I am doing a sponsored slim for. If I eat, she loses out on the money I could raise for her. My son always says..'Aaliyah' to me if I just sniff at a biscuit , crisps or whatever. But i love the idea of...
  52. Ibizamad

    Mia, how was your night out?

    Well done Mia - you should feel proud of yourself and it will all be worth it when you go on your hols... Sarah x
  53. Ibizamad

    *** Slinky Slimmer Saturday - Hour by Hour ***

    I long to be able to get in a bath comfortably - and I will get there soon!!!! Just a shower person, but it does sound lovely! Sarah x
  54. Ibizamad

    Why do people leave CD to go onto other diets?

    I think it has proved to be an interesting thread Jaycey- it's good to challenge the reasons for doing something. On a mood note, I have been lucky enough to have not had any major mood swings, but have had hot flushes, but that's probably my age!! Been good to read the replies, keep 'em...
  55. Ibizamad

    Why do people leave CD to go onto other diets?

    I have just recently stopped CD and moved to Slimfast/my own thing this week. I have had a great time on CD, and it and these forums have really helped me focus on the fact that I DON'T need huge amounts of calories on a daily basis. I am really pleased with my results to date and CD has...
  56. Ibizamad

    *** Slinky Slimmer Saturday - Hour by Hour ***

    Just signing in for a good day... Taking No.1 son into town to start his new part-time job at IKEA this morning...whoooo!! and No.2 son to spend money on rubbish in Argos! Still not ready and it is 825am...Grrrrrr...kids.... Good job I have stopped turning to food in times of stress.:)...
  57. Ibizamad

    Goodbye... for now

    Just blub away, it does you good....sounds like you have a LOVELY H2B who supports you whatever your decisions and good for you waiting til the next weigh in. Anyone who has a weight problem(like all of us on here!) knows the stress you are under just trying to lose weight let alone all the...
  58. Ibizamad

    WW Weigh-In Week 1

    Well done Paula - good to see you back and being so positive again. Knew you wouldn't be away for long! Good luck on your WW journey.. Sarah x
  59. Ibizamad

    Goodbye... for now

    Take care Lisa and I know you will continue to lose whatever you decide to do, but stay on the threads cos we'll miss you! Sarah x
  60. Ibizamad

    What would make you happy and content?

    To move to Ibiza (with the family) and run a business there, probably teaching Spanish to the ex-pats and having a little English tea room/supermarket! Would love my children to be bi-lingual and also let them grow in a more laid back and less yobby culture. But in the mean time I dream of...
  61. Ibizamad

    ***fight the flab friday - hour by hour ***

    Morning all Nice title Jess!!!! LOL Better than 'Feed your face Friday!!' Well full of the joys of Spring this morning, let's get this Friday work day out of the way and it's the weekend again - yee ha!! Last weekend of freedom in that next week sees SAT's and the start of GCSE's in our...
  62. Ibizamad

    ***thinner thursday - hour by hour***

    Hi All Thanks for all your kind words - I ain't going nowhere!!!! These threads are so good to read...('Chew your bar Tuesday'!!!!LOL) Well done Katy...wowee must be such a good feeling..and with moving up the plans too. You can go away and enjoy yourself - even tho it is work! Angela -...
  63. Ibizamad

    ***thinner thursday - hour by hour***

    Morning all :) Missed a couple of days posting - had a quick read last night, but husband hogging the laptop for work at the mo. Love the Thinner Thursday bit...so is it 'Fight the Flab Friday' 'Skinny Saturday' 'Water down Wednesday' etc etc - could start a thread really!! Have now lost 2...
  64. Ibizamad

    Drum Roll for 5th Weigh in!!!!!

    :wow:well done Tilly. That is amazing!! You are always sooooo positive and such an inspiration to many of us. That pencil skirt will be falling off you before too long!!! :) Sarah x
  65. Ibizamad

    **** Its TUESDAY O'CLOCK - Hour by hour ***

    Well done Lisa - fab loss, no wonder you are over the moon! My official weigh in tomorrow but not expecting great things after planned blip on Sat. Just want her scales to read 16-09 too! Curly - pleased you are a happy bunny today and so glad i don't have TOTM any more (sorry!!). Pleased to...
  66. Ibizamad

    Im back and found my Mojo !!! yeahhhhhhhhh ;-)

    Welcome back Jo-Jo...don't panic about the 9lbs, they will disappear so quickly as will the rest of you and you will be a skinny minnie in no time. You show 'em!!! :) Good to have your positivity back too - we missed you! :) Sarah x
  67. Ibizamad

    Week 1 WI

    :wow:Well done..that's fantastic!! Good luck for next week... Sarah x
  68. Ibizamad

    What a grotty day (maybe TMI)

    Only just picked up the thread Tilly - sorry you have felt rough and hope it is just a one off!! YUK!! The things we have to suffer on our journey!! Have a good day today and up that water! Sarah x
  69. Ibizamad

    **** Its TUESDAY O'CLOCK - Hour by hour ***

    Good morning Jess,Lexie and Katy and others later.. Feel good today...just got on scales and my scales show i have reached my first target for my sponsord slim...losing 10% of my body weight....yee ha. Looks like the blip on Sat has now been eradicated, but proper weigh in which, will be...
  70. Ibizamad

    ***bank holiday monday hour by hour come and join us***

    BOO!!! Just finally got onto the computer to catch up on all the posts... Had a lovely day today -took the boys to play pitch and putt for the first time which was a laugh. All were none too pleased, husband and sons, to be beaten by Mum...yay!!!!! Have been fine the last couple of days after...
  71. Ibizamad

    Depression has set in!!! Hheellpp!!!!!!

    Definitely think of SS+... I have now had chicken and veg for tea for over 4 weeks but I soooo look forward to it. I can't eat fish so it has to be chicken, but I get the pre-cooked chicken from Tesco/sainburys that is in a small packet. They do different flavours, like mexican,tikka etc...
  72. Ibizamad

    End of week 2

    You are amazing!! That is sooooo impressive. well done. Just looked at your pics, you should be so proud of yourself. Keep it up! Sarah
  73. Ibizamad

    ***Sunday - Hour by Hour*** Lets do it! ***

    Hi All again just to comfirm to you all that I have returned to my shakes and bar today as planned and feeling good even tho I had a night off last night. Feel great now after being a bit rough this morning and raring to go... Just had great news from IKEA, my 'wayward son'16) as some of you...
  74. Ibizamad

    ***Sunday - Hour by Hour*** Lets do it! ***

    Morning all... Had a brilliant evening last night at a college reunion and decided after much thought to just go with whatever food and drink wise over the course of the evening and just get back on track this morning.I am not looking on it as cheating because it was planned and I was quite...
  75. Ibizamad

    God help me!

    Positive vibes coming your way...... Don't crack, you are doing so well. Sarah x
  76. Ibizamad

    Just lying low 4 a bit ...............

    Thinking of you and hope you get sorted.... It's an emotional thing this weight loss thing anyway without any other factors getting in the way. Take care and be back soon.. Sarah x
  77. Ibizamad

    What can I drink at the pub??

    well done Penny for resisting!!!:):) Just shows you can have a good time without drink! (altho it helps!!!) I hope i can do the same tonight with curry and drink!! It is making me feel down just thinking about the fact that I might have to have something I don't want to this evening. It is...
  78. Ibizamad

    ***saturday hour by hour - we can do this ***

    Afternoon everyone... Just been into town with DH - got up early to beat the crowds and it was well worth it. Went into Primark to look for kids stuff really but looking around, I just can't wait until I can fit into real sized clothes. Everything is so cheap in there! Still, won't do holiday...
  79. Ibizamad

    Week 1 Weigh in - OMG!!!!

    Well done DiscoJen....fantastic result, be proud of what you have done. Here's to a good second week... Sarah x
  80. Ibizamad

    Im a failure ;-(

    You are back on it Jo, just by writing things down on here... By owning up to it, you have dealt with the blip now and you can move forward. You want the weight loss and you will get it - a cr*ppy KFC won't stop you.. You can do it, please don't beat yourself up. Look forward to reading...
  81. Ibizamad

    What can I drink at the pub??

    You could ask for an empty vodka bottle and fill it with water...your friends will be so impressed when you are still standing after a litre of it! Sarah
  82. Ibizamad

    What age are people here?

    I am 49 (eeeeeeeeekkk!!!) and live with husband and two boys (16 and 11). Cook for the three of them every evening but it doesn't bother me. it does bother me tho that I STILL have to do the dishwasher!! Gonna be fab'n'fifty in October... Sarah
  83. Ibizamad

    pics one month in

    You look fantastic! The new hairdo suits you so much. Well done, a real inspiration to everyone. Sarah x
  84. Ibizamad

    What can I drink at the pub??

    Fizzy water ,ice and a STRAW!!!! LOL I have a similar predicament at a 'do' on saturday as well as the offer of curries too(my downfall). We have to be strong! Just think how good we will feel the next day if we don't falter.... Good luck Penny Sarah x
  85. Ibizamad

    *** THURSDAY - Hour by Hour - BRING IT! ***

    Morning all Katy, I am willing those scales down for you. Must be a great incentive to get so low. I am excited to be in the 16's, but will take it bit by bit. Very dull down here, but have to work so don't mind really, tho the sun does put me in a better mood. good luck Angela with your WI -...
  86. Ibizamad

    OMG First Weigh In !!! ...................

    Well done!!! That's superb... Keep it up. Sarah x
  87. Ibizamad

    May Challenge - Sign up now, starts May 1st...

    Want to lose 12lbs to take me into the 15's ... OMG that would be so cool! Here we go..Good luck everyone. Sarah x Food Lover 10lbs - 0lbs lost - 10lbs to go Sarette - 12lbs - 0lbs lost - 12lbs to go Louise R - 12lbs - 0lbs lost - 12lbs to go x89amandax - 12lbs - 0lbs lost - 12lbs to go...
  88. Ibizamad

    I want to shout loudly from the rooftops so HAPPY!!!!!!!!

    I can't hear you down here yet...shout a bit louder!!!!!! Fab news Curly, so chuffed for you. you will be at goal so soon. Well done! Sarah x
  89. Ibizamad

    Facebook

    Have just requested to join too Penny - my name is Sarah Worley was Threlkeld - Ibizamad to you lot! Feel free to add me anyone. Like most people, I have both tabs open at the same time! Gosh, i need a life!! Sarah:)
  90. Ibizamad

    Had a small blip, what do you think. Anyone on SS+

    Hi - you did the right thing by just having some chicken rather than hitting those dreaded carbs. I would have thought you would be oK. I have been doing SS+ with more veg than I should have for nearly 4 weeks and have now lost 21 pounds so I too am hoping for 2 stone in 6 weeks! Good luck...
  91. Ibizamad

    *****WEDNESDAY - HOUR BY HOUR - Get in here!****

    Congrats Athena!!! You won't mind not drinking now that you can drive on an evening out!!! Just had my good mood bubble burst by a phone call from my son's school Year head - in trouble again..Grrrrrr. He is in big trouble when he walks through that door! ...And he just has so gotta...
  92. Ibizamad

    *****WEDNESDAY - HOUR BY HOUR - Get in here!****

    Actually didn't like it which was a shame.It smelt nice but didn't go down as I had hoped. I loved the ordinary porridge the first couple of weeks, but started gagging on it.It's strange how your tastes change. Thank goodness for peanut bars, toffee, butterscotch and fruits of the forest...
  93. Ibizamad

    *****WEDNESDAY - HOUR BY HOUR - Get in here!****

    Just bring me down from the ceiling....... Just had CDC round and now lost a further 2 pounds(only 5 days have had had to change weigh now to a wed) and I am over the moon........ I set my self a first target to lose 10% of my body weight from the end of Jan and started on my own then...
  94. Ibizamad

    *****WEDNESDAY - HOUR BY HOUR - Get in here!****

    Morning losers... Lovely day in the south today and even lovelier cos Wed is my day off! Got the CDC coming at 10 so fingers crossed as havent seen her for a nearly 2 weeks but hopefully it will be good news, although her scales weigh heavier than mine...Grrrrr! Catching up with friends...
  95. Ibizamad

    My First Weigh In and..........................

    Wow well done you!! Big grins all round!!! :):):) Sarah x
  96. Ibizamad

    ***TUESDAY HOUR BY HOUR***

    Hi to everyone, just in from a morning at school -not around properly really as off into town as 'the wayward son' (LOL) has a second interview at IKEA this afternoon for a part time job. Fingers crossed he gets it to keep him out of mischief and give him money to save me subbing him all the...
  97. Ibizamad

    And my 4th weigh in is........................

    Fab Tilly, so motivating! Just go around with big grin today!!!:D I have official 3rd weigh in tomorrow - haven't seen CDC for nearly 2 weeks so my last weigh in for 3 actual weeks was unofficial. I am quite happy with what my scales are showing tho!! Enjoy the loss... and well done. Sarah x
  98. Ibizamad

    I need to move from CD to SF

    Hi Penny I posted the same question a few days ago!!! I have been doing CD SS+ for nearly 4 weeks and doing really well, but want to move to slimfast now that I have head in gear although I know the losses probably won't be as good. Again the cost is a major factor. I am however quite scared to...
  99. Ibizamad

    *** monday hour by hour - we can do this***

    OMG just made toast for my youngest son and think death by smell is now imminent!!!!!!!!!!!!:) Sarah
  100. Ibizamad

    *** monday hour by hour - we can do this***

    Hi All it's raining in Hampshire too but as I have work today I don't mind too much except it will be wet play at school and so lots of hyper kids at lunchtime!! Just put a pic from last year's holiday on my desk top as my inspiration cos I don't want to be like i this year. Was pleased that all...
  101. Ibizamad

    1st week weigh in !!!

    Well done Jo..that's fantastic!! Enjoy the compliments, it is you who did it!!! Lexie, just love the 'awesome dog' thing..wouldn't have a clue how to put something like that in a post!!!! I'll stick to typing!!! Sarah x
  102. Ibizamad

    ok i thin k i need to eat

    Well done for resisting Jo, you will feel so pleased with yourself tomorrow! :) Have a couple of paracetamol and an early night with a good book. look forward to your weigh in post tomorrow and that first stone... Hope you feel better very soon. Sarah x
  103. Ibizamad

    I've lost a whole child!

    Hey, one of my sons is 16 and weighs 14 stone, don't think I can be included in this game!!! Well done all of you, what a great way of thinking of your weight loss, better than bags of sugar!! Sarah x
  104. Ibizamad

    *** SUNDAY HOUR BY HOUR***

    Cheer up Mia - you can do it... I look at food that I am not allowed and think that that will not get me to where I want to be. I want to be by the pool in August a lot slimmer than I am now. Have you tried SS+??? I did it from the start and have found it much better than just the packs on their...
  105. Ibizamad

    *** SUNDAY HOUR BY HOUR***

    Glad to hear you have the sunshine but even more pleased about your toilet visit!!!!! It's funny how we weigh ourselves afterwards - i am just the same!!!!! Any chance of weight loss and I am there just to get the buzz from seeing it. Just watching the start of the marathon - would love to do...
  106. Ibizamad

    I give up

    Abfab, sorry to hear your news, we will miss your cheery posts. You aren't giving up, only postponing until the time is right and that time will come, believe me. Hope you soon sort out all the other issues that are worrying you and sending you lots of hugs. Take care, Sarah xx
  107. Ibizamad

    Personal achievement

    It is sooooo good to read these posts. There really are so many of us! It has really made think that 'yes' I have been a secret eater but never admitted it to myself, I have been so selfish in my eating habits and that I have to learn over the next few weeks how to deal with them. Well done...
  108. Ibizamad

    Inspiration

    Well found Tilly - that has made me think! I think the first time round (did LL just for 6 weeks 2 yrs ago) I was the first sort, but I think and hope that this time I am embracing the diet and seeing it as the right choice for me in 2009. Let's hope I am right a few weeks down the line. Sarah x
  109. Ibizamad

    *****SATURDAY-HOUR BY HOUR-GO FOR IT*****

    Well done Lexie - real willpower at the cinema too! Hope you enjoyed the film! Paula and Jess sorry you are feeling rotten today -chin up and just remember this journey won't be for long but the benefits will last for evermore. Remember the good feelings you had when you stood on the scales...
  110. Ibizamad

    *****SATURDAY-HOUR BY HOUR-GO FOR IT*****

    Oh Paula i am so glad you spat it out!!!! :D I have done that too - and with cheese as well. Cheese and crisps are my horror foods, oh along with many other things but that is my fave trick just to have a little bit off the corner and before you know it you are half way through the slab. Keep...
  111. Ibizamad

    *****SATURDAY-HOUR BY HOUR-GO FOR IT*****

    Morning everyone out there!;) A most unsociable time on a Saturday morning to be starting the thread, but woke up with a mega hot flush and just had to get water!! Didn't drink enough last evening when our water was cut off for 5 hours! Anyway, have downed a fair bit already and feel much...
  112. Ibizamad

    The kitten has landed lol

    Aaaahhh she is so cute!! Lucky you! My OH allergic to cats and dogs which is a shame tho the hamster is currently running around the floor! Enjoy your new toy! Sarah x
  113. Ibizamad

    Yippppeee... size 12!!!!!!!

    Go Curly enjoy those compliments...you'll just keep getting more and more... Size 12....a dream!!! Sarah x
  114. Ibizamad

    ********FRIDAY - HOUR BY HOUR********

    Things looking up on the home front...plumber now been and leak in bathroom fixed - thank goodness for friend's husbands! Just got to try and get son home now... and I haven't caved in, just had my chicken and veg and made popcorn for my other son, just so I can smell it!!! Nearly time for...
  115. Ibizamad

    Possibly changing from CD to Slimfast - anyone done it?

    Hi! I have just completed 3 weeks doing the Cambridge Diet and am just looking at Slimfast as a cheaper alternative. Just wondered if anyone has done this changeover and what the problems might be. Would appreciate any suggestions.:) Thanks a lot Sarah
  116. Ibizamad

    ********FRIDAY - HOUR BY HOUR********

    Don't do it, it is POISON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sarah x
  117. Ibizamad

    so proud of myself.....(caution: food mentioned)

    Fab Wabbitt well done!!!!:) I did the same today too - our Y5 kids went to Domino's to make pizzas and the company sends loads of huge ones for the staff as a freebie for lunch - I resisted and shocked many people!!! So pleased you were in control - it feels sooooo good! Sarah x
  118. Ibizamad

    ********FRIDAY - HOUR BY HOUR********

    Just to add to my previous Grrrrr! post...Husband has just come home with a parking ticket!!!! What a day! Sarah x
  119. Ibizamad

    ********FRIDAY - HOUR BY HOUR********

    Ok so today is now officially a nightmare!!!:( And I will NOT repeat NOT cave in and eat as usual. I have a 16 yr old son who is refusing to come home from school cos I wouldnt let him go out this evening and says he will stay somewhere overnight and now have just been up to the bathroom and...
  120. Ibizamad

    Panic setting in as WI Friday, Have I been cheating?

    Good luck with the weigh in - you have certainly come to the right place for help, everyone on here is so supportive. Sounds like you are doing SS+ - i have been for 3 weeks and now lost 16lbs so it works!!!:) Hope you are recovering well from your op. Sarah x
  121. Ibizamad

    Off for weigh in this morning-updated with weight loss

    Good luck for the wiegh in...we'll be 'watching' for the result....(cringe) Sarah x
  122. Ibizamad

    ********FRIDAY - HOUR BY HOUR********

    Morning everyone! Well done Jess on the weight loss! Should be my weigh day today but have changed to next Wednesday as that is my day off so i can do weds every week. However, on my scales I have lost 5lbs this week...soooooooooooo happy. 16lbs in 3 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just love this diet! It...
  123. Ibizamad

    Pleased with myself *food mentioned*

    Well done Tilly, very restrained! It's great to be in control and be so positive. It makes up for the days when we feel like cr*p and just want to eat everything in sight but don't! Keep it up and you will hit goal so soon. Sarah x
  124. Ibizamad

    The verdict is in!

    That's brilliant and should be easy to cope with and say goodbye to very quickly. i go all-inc in August, but I will be a skinny minnie by then and won't feel the need to pig out, she convinces herself! Sarah
  125. Ibizamad

    Thursday hour by hour (crikey, is it Thursday already!!)

    Mornig All Can't stop, running late for work! Just have a great day and good luck to all weighing in today. Sarah x
  126. Ibizamad

    Almost 10 stone gone between us!

    Wow!! That is amazing and the photos must make you feel so proud. Great you are able to support each other too. Well done to both of you! Sarah x
  127. Ibizamad

    Appointment Tomorrow

    Good luck tomorrow - I did LL a couple of years ago. This is so similar(and a lot cheaper!) and I think they taste better too!!!:) Sarah x
  128. Ibizamad

    Back from weigh in ...

    Fantastic CW, what an inspiration. You should be very proud of yourself..:)
  129. Ibizamad

    First 'official' weigh in

    Brilliant Katie...it was all worth it wasn't it?! Good luck for week 2!!:)
  130. Ibizamad

    ** WEDNESDAY -- Let's do it hour by hour **

    Morning everyone...sorry most of you are tired and in work today as it is my day off.:):) Have just seen hub off to work and the kids off to school, and just because I can, I am going back to bed to read!!! I can delay my first shake then too as been having them all so much earlier on work days...
  131. Ibizamad

    1 LB of Fat

    Is that a new mix-a mousse???? lol
  132. Ibizamad

    Not so fabulous today - Negative post sorry!

    Been there, done that, seen the film and got the T shirt....it's happened and you are still posting so all is good. Just a blip, don't dwell any more on it, tomorrow is another day and you will be fine. Sarah xx
  133. Ibizamad

    Not so fabulous today - Negative post sorry!

    Don't worry Abfab, we all get days like this. Silly really after being so chuffed with a big weight loss, you would expect to be so high all the time, but I was the same going into the second week. It's all about cravings I think that come and go and play with your mind, swines that they are...
  134. Ibizamad

    *** TUESDAY -- hour by hour ***

    Afternoon all Just a quick hello as I am now back from work and just spent a while catching up on posts. Such a lovely pastime! I have an appointment with my iron now really - son(16) has his first ever interview for a Sat job this afternoon so need to make sure he is vaguely presentable...
  135. Ibizamad

    first day, breakfast..

    Fantastic, well done!:) Can't wait to get down that far! Just waiting to get into the 16's and I will be made up then! Good luck with your CD journey... Sarah
  136. Ibizamad

    my challenge to myself!

    Brilliant idea :) - i love hopping the scales in the morning as it gives me a buzz to start the day but have started going on them even more now for some reason. After reading your post, i am going to see if i can just look every 3 days maybe to get an even bigger buzz - hopefully!! I have a...
  137. Ibizamad

    Week 8 weigh in!

    Fantastic, well done.:)!! Sometimes the temptation can be there to be naughty if you know you have longer to wait for a weigh in, thinking you can make it up, so mega well done for sticking to it. Sarah x
  138. Ibizamad

    *** TUESDAY -- hour by hour ***

    Biscuits now out of sight! Would offer them to the fish/hamster /rabbit but don't think they would be too impressed. At least I am not tempted by rabbit food - just yet anyway! Bodypump - woooo!! Impressive. My body pump is giving my fingers exercise on a PC :), but maybe as I lose the pounds I...
  139. Ibizamad

    *** TUESDAY -- hour by hour ***

    Morning everyone. Just off to work but only a half day today but the children are back in school so holidays well and truly over. Still only 4 and a bit weeks to half term!! Watching Hell's kitchen last night I had a Hell's Digestive moment with a packet just screaming to be opened. So glugged...
  140. Ibizamad

    Drum roll please for first weigh-in....

    :):):) That's absolutely fabulous Absolutely Fabulous!!:):):) What an incentive for next week. Keep it up! Enjoy all the compliments, you have done sooooooooooooo well. Sarah xx
  141. Ibizamad

    OK the results of weigh in are..................

    Faaaaannnnnntttttaaaaaaaaaaassssssttttiiiicccc!!!!!!!!!!!! You stuck with it and it all paid off. Well done Jo!!! :):):):) Sarah x
  142. Ibizamad

    3rd week weigh in whooohoooo

    Well done Tilly, what an achievement...hope my Wk 3 is similar on Friday! Bet you can't stop smiling...and you have every reason to!! Sarah x
  143. Ibizamad

    ***MONDAY HOUR BY HOUR***

    Just checking in after my first day of CD at work and pleased to say it was fine. I just kept drinking(and going to the loo) and all was well.Good job the school office is near the loos. I do, however, HATE the smell of jacket potatoes!!!!! I made myself sit in the staffroom while everyone else...
  144. Ibizamad

    PennyJane's losses

    Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you... Sarah x
  145. Ibizamad

    ***MONDAY HOUR BY HOUR***

    A very quick post as can't see this one yet today! Off to work for the first time since starting CD today so will be very different but should be OK. Am cooking jacket spuds for all the staff today as it is an INSET day (prearranged prior to CD!!) which will be a challenge to put it mildly but I...
  146. Ibizamad

    why do i do it!! lost 11lb gained 8 in a week!

    Well done for restarting...you can do it and there is NO doubt that all the postings on here help soooooo much. I am doing SS+ so I still have a bit of food and am finding that easier to stick to than SS as don't feel so deprived. Think that was where I went wrong when I did LL a couple of years...
  147. Ibizamad

    If CD took requests for flavours....

    Anything that would leave a fresh taste in your mouth - lemon would be lovely. Terry's choc orange flavour bar! A Cadbury's Dairy milk flavour anything, even soup! Mmmmm CD crisps, cheese and onion or definitely curry flavour - I too am really missing my curries. a carrot and coriander soup...
  148. Ibizamad

    ***SATURDAY HOUR BY HOUR***

    Day going OK so far but a bit 'bored' in a strange sort of way. Hubby won't let me do any sort of housework as still recovering from back episode this week..am gutted as you can imagine. But have read the papers,done Tescos,argued with the kids and now need something to occupy me other than...
  149. Ibizamad

    Just loving my blood sugar readings...

    As a type 2 diabetic on Metformin, I keep checking my blood sugars more often now I am on CD. Have already in just 2 weeks dropped one of my daily tablets (usually have 3) as my readings are going down so quickly.:D It's so exciting and for me is one of the main reasons for doing CD as I can...
  150. Ibizamad

    ***SATURDAY HOUR BY HOUR***

    Morning all, it's good to be alive and on CD this morning! Have woken feeling very pleased with self as felt down last evening as hated the bars and was gagging on soup and was close to throwing in the towel, or the foodpacks more like. However, I have you lot to thank for not doing that as I...
  151. Ibizamad

    week 1 result

    Brilliant, well done! It's such a great feeling and one that you need to keep with you whenever you get down! Keep going....
  152. Ibizamad

    bars

    I tried the caramel one for the first time yesterday and although the initial taste was nice, after chewing for a while the taste became disgusting and left a horrible yukky mouth. I hope this was just the caramel one as I am relying on the bars being nice to take to work next week! I'll try...
  153. Ibizamad

    Weigh in today....

    Well done - fantastic losses...keep going! Sarah x
  154. Ibizamad

    ***FRIDAY HOUR BY HOUR***

    Hi all once again! Not been on the comp much over last few days due to back spasms(were a bit like contractions so you can imagine the pain!) It's a bit easier today and just twinges to let me know that housework is a no-no(gutted!) Had to eat a bit too as painkillers were sending me onto a...
  155. Ibizamad

    ** WEDNESDAY -- Hour by Hour **

    Having AWFUL day today due to back spasms and wee infection and a second visit to the docs:( On loads of painkillers and antib's and have had to eat today as felt so dizzy. I knew I was doing it and will just accept the consequences I am afraid but the painkillers needed food to work better. I...
  156. Ibizamad

    ** WEDNESDAY -- Hour by Hour **

    yes it is cocodamol but I took it on its own then realised it needed food so had a bit of bread half hour too late! Feeling a bit yukky and woozy so it's probably the painkillers. Just wish they would do their realjob cos when the spasms kick off it's unbearable. thanks for your suggestion -...
  157. Ibizamad

    ** WEDNESDAY -- Hour by Hour **

    Morning all...well after my late night visit to the docs I continue to have horrendous back pain which is preventing me from lying down - painkillers just wont kick in this morning and so i am a bit zombie like. Managed a few dozes thro the night when they worked but can't get my legs up on the...
  158. Ibizamad

    So motivated but now in pain :(

    Oh dear AbFab, I don't do toothache...and tonight I don't do back ache either. Hope it soon feels better. Sarah x
  159. Ibizamad

    So motivated but now in pain :(

    Had a brilliant 100% day but had been struggling thro the day with sporadic pain in back. Got worse thro the evening so after a call to NHS Direct I was referred to emergency out of hours doctor! She thinks it is probably muscular but also have UTI too so now on antibiotics. Grrr...:( Not keen...
  160. Ibizamad

    *** TUESDAY HOUR BY HOUR***

    Hi again, just keep on coming back to the computer today. Children amusing themselves so so am I!! Just munched on big crisp made from the oriental chilli soup and wow was so pleased with it!! Satisfied my huge craving for crisps, one of my many downfalls. Can't wait to try a muffin next, maybe...
  161. Ibizamad

    Recipes for foodpack, Muffin,crisps,fudge cake!

    Have just had the oriental chilli soup as a big crisp - thanks so much for the idea(posted years ago!)...it has satisfied a major crisp craving now i know I can do that! It was so much nicer than the soup. Dying to try the muffins tomorrow!
  162. Ibizamad

    *** TUESDAY HOUR BY HOUR***

    Oh dear, two hours since my last post and i am still on the computer browsing threads!!! It's so addictive but so inspiring.(I have got up now though!)Loving being on holiday... Just had a yummy capuccino shake and on second bottle(75cl) of water and feeling positive. Waiting for the Tesco man...
  163. Ibizamad

    The good news, and the bad news :(

    Say goodbye to it now - that's the last time you will see that number!!! It's only a number and that number will get soooo much smaller so quickly and you too will be as excited as everyone else and feel so much better about yourself. Good luck with the start and can't wait to see you posting...
  164. Ibizamad

    why do i do it!! lost 11lb gained 8 in a week!

    Have just read your blog and know how you must be feeling right now. The weekend has been and gone so just forget it ever happened and start again. just think sunshine, sea, and other things....!!! You CAN do this and you know you want to. We all have times when we stray and that's life but you...
  165. Ibizamad

    *** TUESDAY HOUR BY HOUR***

    Have a good day at work all those who have to do that today...I still have the rest of the week off. The joys of working in a school office!! I feel for you all. Woken up early really considering i don't need to but I was desperate to get on the scales - sad isn't it. Needed a boost after my...
  166. Ibizamad

    11 MONTHS 3 WEEKS AND 6 DAYS

    You are an inspiration Mandy...wowee what an achievement!! Enjoy the celebrations...
  167. Ibizamad

    Monday- hour by hour

    So good to be back home...just had two days away staying with family which was lovely, but no internet connection so really missed the motivation from here! Sad to say, my 100% SS+ went a little bit out of the window yesterday evening as I cooked a full turkey Xmas-type dinner for everyone. I...
  168. Ibizamad

    Monday WI woohoo!!

    Well done! It all adds up to being slim....!!
  169. Ibizamad

    Abz' 10-day Challenge - Day 10 - done :)

    I'm with you on that one Abz - bite-size chunks and all that, tho' that's probably not the right thing to say!! Working in a school, have been off the last week anyway, so the first week was easier to cope with. But back to work in 10 days with cakes, biscuits etc in the staff room will be a...
  170. Ibizamad

    day 3

    Well done you! The first few days certainly seem to be the hardest. I have only just finished the first week, but as I lost 10lbs it was all soooo worth it and now I feel fine and just buzzin. Just want the weeks to go by quickly so I can see the results. Have another good day today...
  171. Ibizamad

    ~*~ Friday Hour by Hour ~*~

    Brilliant weight loss Lisa,especially with slip-ups. I decided from the first day that I was doing SS+ as feel the need to have something to actually eat and it is definitely helping me. Can't wait to try the bars tho and have a good chew!! Just remember that you are now a big bag of potatoes...
  172. Ibizamad

    Sooooooooooooo chuffed!

    Cheers everyone for the support - this site is brilliant and is going to be the making of my efforts i am sure! Tillyfloss - I started doing a sponsored slim about 8 weeks ago to help raise funds for a lovely little girl at school (aged 10) who has all sorts of disabilities but needs a special...
  173. Ibizamad

    Tillyfloss getting there at last!!

    Hope you will soon be pain free and well done for not just reaching for food as comfort - think I would have done!!
  174. Ibizamad

    An Easter Prayer

    Fabulous!! May your day be blessed with soups and shakes...
  175. Ibizamad

    Sooooooooooooo chuffed!

    Just had my first weigh in (only 6 days) and have lost 10 pounds!!!!:D:D:D:D Makes the sitting in McDonalds just now all worthwhile...and no I didn't have anything! Hope everyone having a good day today! Sarah x (Ticker is showing weight loss for a sponsored slim that started a while back)
  176. Ibizamad

    Thursday... Hour by Hour!!!

    That's fantastic Katy, what a fantastic place to be so near to goal! I feel as though I reached goal today and I only have my first weigh in tomorrow! Went to a friend's house with a big group of friends and all the children for a buffet lunch i.e. EVERYTHING that I love and I didn't touch a...
  177. Ibizamad

    i have failed miserably

    Stick with it, you are doing sooooooooooooo well. You did YOUR best for the patient so be proud of yourself for that. Here's to a good day for everyone!
  178. Ibizamad

    Anyone else get hot flushes?

    Thanks for all your replies, maybe I am normal after all! Really chuffed, sorry gobsmacked, as just been to the cinema and DIDN'T have popcorn or the usual BIG bag or Minstrels. :) Saw Marley and Me, so cute but glad I took a tissue!:(
  179. Ibizamad

    Wednesday *Hour by Hour*

    Been really good today after seeing the original post this morning - it just made me think which is great! Tomorrow is another day as have just been invited to friend's for lunch - had to tell her that I would bring my own but as she has done these diets too she was fine about it. Will be hard...
  180. Ibizamad

    Anyone else get hot flushes?

    Hi All Just wondered if anyone else gets hot flushes on CD. On day 5 but have had quite a few where my head just wants to explode with heat and face goes red. Maybe it is just my advancing age...LOL :) I have also felt cold too, but know that is normal! Would love to hear if anyone else has...
  181. Ibizamad

    Made it half way thro' first week - yeeha!!

    Just coming to the end of Day 4, doing SS+ and feeling good. Just loving my scales but really need to stop weighing myself at every opportunity!! Lost a lot of weight a couple of years ago on LL , putting it all back on again and more but this time I mean business.;) Got a huge birthday in...
Back
Top